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RCMP files from December 6 - 12 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser December 6 08:54 – Report of an abandoned vehicle on Hwy 855 near TWP 542. The vehicle was recovered, and investigation determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Edmonton. It is believed that the vehicle was being used to transport drugs.

Investigation is ongoing.

17:30 – Report of a possible breach of release conditions. Two persons known to be on conditions of no-contact have been seen together in Vegreville over the past month. Further compliance checks to be conducted.

December 7 09:36 – Report of theft of fuel overnight from a parked car in Vegreville.

15:38 – Call to report an ongoing issue with siblings over an Xbox. Members logged the complaint and then informed the client that this was a civil matter.

22:45 – Call to report concern with horses in a trailer parked at a residence in Vegreville. Members attended and confirmed that the horses were fine and there were no issues.

December 8 09:15 - Report of harassing calls to a business. The client reported that an unknown male made approximately 100 calls to various business locations.

11:16 – Call from a concerned parent who did not approve of their daughter’s “baby daddy”. Members discussed the concerns of the parent and found nothing criminal.

11:58 – Report of a property dispute between a mother and daughter. The complainant reports that she purchased a vehicle in spring and provided the bill of sale to her daughter who then registered it. Complainant now wants the vehicle back, however, this is a civil matter as no theft has occurred.

14:43 – Report of possible theft of funds from a bank account. The client indicated that he was short $625 from his account.

When he inquired at the bank, they indicated that the money had been taken from the ATM using his card. He then requested footage of the transaction. Investigation ongoing.

19:54 – While on patrol, a member observed a gray Ford Ranger enter Hwy 16 at Hwy 855 without stopping. The driver, a 59-year-old male from Victoria, BC was issued a ticket for failing to obey a stop sign which comes with a voluntary penalty of $405.

December 9 10:42 – Report by a school bus driver who was parked with the bus lights and stop arm activated that a Semi with a tanker passed the bus on Hwy 855. The driver was unable to obtain a license plate, but did note the letters “XTL” on the truck.

12:02 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville by traffic services. The 69-year-old male driver from Saddle Lake was issued a ticket for driving without valid registration. He was provided a ticket with a VP of $324.

Additional traffic enforcement in the Vegreville area resulted in approximately 13 more tickets including speeding, failing to provide registration card and no registration.

19:09 – Report of possible fraud. A Vegreville business had a client who was attempting to purchase a vehicle using a 3rd party’s identification. The salesperson involved made contact with the name provided to them and they indicated that they were NOT purchasing a vehicle.

Under investigation.

December 10 04:24 – Members responded to 4 separate mental health calls in Vegreville throughout the day. Some of the clients attended the hospital for evaluation.

08:09 – Report of an abandoned vehicle on RR 170 near Mundare. The black GMC Sierra was located with no tires or wheels. It was determined that the vehicle was stolen between 5 pm and 8 am from a business in Mundare. The vehicle was recovered for forensic examination.

Investigation ongoing.

16:57 – Report of vehicle on fire on Hwy 16 in the County of Minburn.

Members attended with Fire and it was

determined that the vehicle was NOT on fire, nor was it ever on fire. The vehicle was towed.

20:58 – Report of two vehicles driving erratically and racing down Vegreville streets. The suspects were both identified, located and given formal warnings.

Additional calls received about these two vehicles. Escalated enforcement action planned.

December 11 07:56 – Report of a dead dog on the client’s front lawn in Vegreville. Members attended and determined that what the client was looking at was in fact a sleeping bag. The client notified.

16:30 – Request for a wellbeing check on a friend of the client. Members attended the residence and confirmed that the friend was fine. Members updated the client who appeared to be intoxicated and possibly not clear on the condition of the friend.

23:50 – Members on patrol in Mundare conducted a traffic stop. Members noted an odour of cannabis and both cannabis and liquor in reach of the driver. All four vehicle occupants were detained for investigation. A sobriety check of the 37-year-old driver from Edmonton who was a GDL driver confirmed that they had been drinking, however, was not legally impaired. Provincial sanctions were implemented resulting in the vehicle being seized and towed and a 30-day suspension for the driver. Further investigation resulted in a 32-year-old female from St. Paul was arrested on warrants and released the next day.

December 12 15:13 – Report of a female in Mundare who was causing a disturbance. Members attended and after a conversation, the subject of the complaint took their medication, and all was well.

During the week there were 65 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 1 false 911, 4 animal strikes, 4 wellbeing check, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 1 COVID, and approximately 20 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Here we are in the middle of December and things (not the weather) are heating up. Already this month, it seems everyone is throwing down the gauntlet. I suppose everyone needs to get their words out before they take a break and sit down with their favorite people or favorite TV dinner for the holidays.

China topped the list with numerous warnings. They started by warning that the US would pay for the announced diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics which are to start Feb 4, 2022. Language like taking “resolute counter measures” and “The US should understand the grave consequences of its move,” were used. Well, guilty by association, Canada announced we would join our friends and also conduct a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics along with Australia and the UK. Since strong words require strong words, Canada’s former ambassador to China was sure to get in the news and state that China would face “consequences” if it retaliated against athletes from countries who have joined a diplomatic boycott. If there is anything we have learned over the past few years, China isn’t shy about not only talking tough but doing what they want regardless of the opinion of those outside their borders.

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Critics say a diplomatic boycott is not enough and is simply virtue signalling. Despite the return of the “two Michaels” there are still over 100 Canadians who remain jailed in China, according to Global Affairs Canada, four of whom are on death row. China basically dismissed the boycott and stated they had not invited the U.S., Canada or the UK. Not long after the Olympics tiff, China’s ambassador to Canada warned that our country would “pay the price” if our government blocks Huawei from Canada’s 5G rollout. A step that Canada has been lagging far behind our Five Eyes allies (United States, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand) have already taken. Ambassador to Canada, Cong Peiwu went on to state that the ‘Meng Wanzhou incident’ should be a lesson.

It sounds rather ominous and one must wonder how Canada will respond considering our PM’s admiration for the efficiency of the Communist system, the revelation from Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly that the two Michaels were still on bail and the continued force exerted by China on both Hong Kong and Taiwan.

We conduct billions in trade between Canada and China and seem dependent on their investment. There are countless moving parts in transactions between countries, but there has to be a better way. If we are not prepared to stand for the values we say we believe in then we are beholden to the very country that violates those values. For what? Their money? It is no secret that China actively participates in espionage. Almost every major cyber-intelligence organization around the globe has stated this.

Vice did a piece on this and some large companies who have had their intellectual property stolen by China stated to them that it was the “cost of doing business” if you wanted access to the Chinese market. It seems rather absurd that any country chooses to do business under these conditions. Yet we do. This seems to me to be a colossal, ongoing failure of successive governments of western nations.

The final warning on my list came from Russian Vladimir Putin during discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden. He wanted assurances that Ukraine would not be let into NATO (thus keeping them in a weaker stance). He stated that any expansion to Ukraine by NATO would represent at “red line” for Russia. Putin is far craftier than China in these matters as evidenced by Russia’s “annexation” of Crimea which was essentially an invasion of Ukraine without an invasion.

I suppose that if you’re going to go out with a bang, it might as well be a good one. Nothing like staying home for the holidays with chestnuts roasting on an open fire and steaming hot threats from politicians.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, (VDCC) held its General Meeting on Dec. 8 through a virtual online format.

VDCC General Manager Michelle Henderson introduced the Shop Local initiative to attendees. The initiative was officially launched and Henderson said it was a great way to support local businesses in the community.

In a nutshell, the Shop Local Initiative is a program aimed at supporting local businesses by offering educational workshops, digital marketing and e-commerce resources, tools to promote the business, professional photos and videos and support along the way.

Henderson said the first 30 businesses in Vegreville and area to sign on will receive Shop Local bags and logos and have professional photos taken of their business to post on social media at no cost to them. Henderson said they will be promoting the initiative through the local newspaper, radio station and

mail outs to members and non-members alike.

Guest Speaker and Alberta Chambers of Commerce CEO Ken Kolby said the ACC received $4.5 million in federal government funding for the new initiative. Kolby said there are a total of 45 community Chamber of Commerce’s throughout Alberta.

ACC also launched an on-line e-commerce site called Chamber Market on Dec. 7. Kolby said it is an initiative of the ACC in collaboration with local Chambers of Commerce province-wide. He said there’s been a strong uptick since its introduction. “It’s an Alberta idea I’m hoping will go Canada-wide and so there’s the opportunity to sell products across the country.”

The idea is to be able to shop local everywhere and support entrepreneurs at home and throughout the province. You can get everything from vegan butter infused olive oil to garlic vodka to honey to salmon jerky to recycled oil drum art and an axe throwing experience package and more.

Kolby said 60 percent of what people spend stays in the community when they shop local, and he sees this as a win-win for participating businesses.

Henderson said VDCC is almost ready to launch its new website and is very excited for that to get up and running for local businesses.

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90 Years Ago – December 16, 1931

Mr. Payne has been president of the Vegreville Exhibition Association for ten years and was re-elected to that position on Saturday last. The position is not one of reward for good services; it is rather a penalty for them. Secretary Walker reported that the following had been nominated to the directorate: A.W. Fraser, M.L. Gordon, J. McK. Hughes, D. A. Kennedy, and H.T. Payne.

The recent decline in grain prices, together with the virtual close of the grain-bootleggers season for protégées of the Debt Adjustment Board, has resulted in slowing the business down to some extent in Two Hills.

Wes. Headrick was the first man in town to decorate his premises with Christmas lights. Selecting a handsome, tall spruce tree in his yard, he hung a bunch of lights all round it and topped it off with a star. Being first at the south end of Main Street, it makes an impressive sight in the evenings.

Former rates for motor car licenses, which were reduced on a flat $5.00 basis for 1931, are to be restored for 19932, according to reports current.

75 Years Ago – December 11, 1946

Nestor Svarich, Vegreville High School student, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Svarich, was successful in winning the provincial preliminary in the Dominion Poster Competition conducted by the Dominion Fire Prevention Association. The award is $25.00. The poster goes to Ottawa to compete against other provincial entries for the Dominion Grand Prize.

A billiard tournament going on in the Arcade Billiard Hall, Vegreville, is now nearing the two-week mark. Of thirty-two “ivory chasers” entered in the tournament, seven are left, these being Terry Cole, H. Burgar, Floyd Shaw, J. Zaozirny, S. Ferguson, W. Barry and N. Bucik.

Over three and a half million dollars’ worth of livestock was handled through Alberta stockyards during November, setting an all-time record.

The Wartime Prices and Trade Board has announced a four to five cent increase per pound in the retail price of prunes. This increase reflects the recent uncontrolled price rise in the United States retail price.

Five hundred persons nervously sank their teeth into a strange luncheon dish in London and then broke into well-fed smiles that have been rare in Britain since 1939. Whale burgers, the Institute of Refrigeration decided, are a remarkable invention.

50 Year Ago – December 16, 1971

Sportsmen, broadcasters and scribes made up the head table at the annual Two Hill Eagles Sportsmen’s Dinner held at the Centennial Hall in Two Hills and it was a full house. The event, sponsored by the Two Hills Eagles Hockey Club was a resounding success financially as there were few seats indeed left for the $10.00 affair.

The Northern Alberta Sub-Sectional Figure Skating Competitions were held in the Lloydminster Centennial Civic Centre. Sixteen skaters from Vegreville participated. In the Juvenile A Ladies’ Figures Darcy Munro placed 10th. Novice Ladies Figures – Judy Golinowsky, 1st. National Ladies Free Style – Roberta Robert 3rd. Junior Ladies Figures – Treena Chomik 2nd and Connie Kuzyk 3rd. Juvenile Ladies Free Skate A – Darcy Munro 12th. Novice Ladies Free Style – Judy Golinowsky 3rd. Junior Ladies Free Skate – Treena Chomik 2nd and Connie Kuzyk 3rd. Pre-School Ladies Free – Georgina Tillapaugh 3rd.

The Vegreville Jaycettes have recently completed a six session traffic and playground safety course for playschool children. The material for the program was obtained from the Alberta Safety Council and featured Jasper the Safety Bear.

On Friday evening the Vegreville Jaycettes will present their annual street carolling in the business section of Vegreville.

25 Years Ago – December 17, 1996

Two Hills town council has passed a revised nuisance animal bylaw at its meeting. The new bylaw states “any animal over the age of three months in the town shall obtain a license each and every calendar year.” This bylaw includes dogs and cats, as well as exotic animals such as ferrets.

Justen Dmytriw, Garrett Rothwell and Melissa Sopko were the big winners in the 1996 Two Hills swim-a-thon. Dmytriw raised $170, Rothwell raised $152 and Sopko raised $140. A total of #3,514.77 was raised by the elementary students in Two Hills.

The Willingdon Seed Cleaning Co-op hit record volumes for the second year in a row. At the annual shareholders meeting President John Leonty reported that 686,258 bushels were processed during the 1995-96 cleaning year, up 70,000 bushels from the previous alltime high the year before.

Two Hills town council decided to rescind the motion to proceed with the sale of the Bumper to Bumper building. Council spoke with Joe Elkow regarding the sale. He recommended the town advertise any building they may wish to sell, allowing anyone a chance to submit a bid.

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Do Lockdowns Actually Worsen COVID-19’s Impact?

Marco Navarro-Genie Haultain Research Institute

The most mentioned reason for lockdowns has been the protection of health-care systems. The claim is that such protection saves lives. So is it fair to ask how well health systems are performing their lockdown life-saving duty?

There are several points from which one can compare health jurisdictions and their fight against COVID-19. One can compare rates of infection, number of deaths, deaths per capita, survival rates and so forth. No point of comparison is perfect and each presents limitations. The size of a country, the concentration of its population, its geography and its policies can all be influences or justifications for the difference.

One way to compare jurisdictions is to ask about the survival chances of those confirmed to have been infected by COVID. Among those infected, how many die and how many survive in a jurisdiction might tell us something about the population’s health or how a health system reacts and copes with crises.

Some will complain that it’s unfair to evaluate in such a way health systems in populations that are older or poorer. And the criticism would be justified.

Comparing Canada to Bolivia, for instance, would be unfair.

But comparing Canada with Sweden would be less unfair. And how do Canadian provinces compare to one another?

In Canada, we have mechanisms designed to equalize programs so Canadians receive accessible and comparable levels of service. This is the case with health care.

All things being equalized, care for COVID-19 patients in Manitoba should not differ significantly from care in Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia.

Regardless of how much each province spends, Canadian provinces have a similar capacity for their health systems – or so we’re told.

On a per-capita basis, more COVID-19 patients have died in Sweden than in Canada. The latest statistics show Sweden’s 1,473 deaths per million almost doubled Canada’s 791. Sweden’s case numbers per million (118,519) are more than two times larger than Canada’s (47,171), even though Sweden’s population is less than one-third that of Canada’s.

Many Canadians have pointed at these ratios, including Alberta’s government, to justify lockdowns by contrast to Sweden’s “softer touch” in dealing with COVID-19.

However, as a percentage of their respective cases, more have died in Canada than in Sweden. Among people who have contracted COVID-19, the Swedish medical system has saved 34 per cent more patients.

Canadians who contracted COVID-19 have died at a greater ratio than Swedes. This begs the question of why, with three times the comparative number of cases, the smaller country’s health system has coped and has saved more of their sick than Canada has: 1.3 per cent of infected Swedes have died versus 1.73 per cent of Canadians.

And what of our provinces?

Here are percentages of deaths among the confirmed COVID-19 cases: 1.06 in British Columbia; 0.91 in Alberta; 1.03 in Saskatchewan; 2.02 in Manitoba; 1.66 in Ontario; 2.8 in Quebec; 1.34 in New Brunswick; 1.47 in Nova Scotia; zero in Prince Edward Island; and 0.44 in Newfoundland and

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Mannville Christmas Extravaganza shining Holiday Delight

Main Photo: Christmas marketplace.

Inset: Skating with Santa participants.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Mannville and District Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Dec. 4.

Organizers Erin Hinton and Shauna Charron said it was so great to have Christmas activities in the community. They were grateful to the volunteers who contributed their time and talents to make the event a success.

Having a Christmas Market was a great way for local vendors to showcase their products and services and a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors alike to shop local. There were 27 vendors and a steady stream of customers throughout the day.

Hinton said the event was very well received. “We cancelled last year due to Covid.

Everyone seemed happy to have some normalcy and enjoyed shopping locally.

Admission to get in was a donation to either our local food bank or Santa’s Anonymous,

between the two organizations we raised over $500 in monetary donations. As well, there were many food bank items donated.”

Santa visited with over 35 families. Hinton and Charron expressed their gratitude to the local businesses who donated items for the Christmas bags for all of the children who came out to skate with Santa. Children also had the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa, which brought a lot of joy to them and their families.

“This event has been hosted in our community for well over 25 years. It’s always a favourite of our community that everyone looks forward to,” added Hinton.

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MUNDARE MARY IMMACULATE CARE CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY, 2021 Both boards have been assisted by Site Administrator Kim Weinkauf and Administrative Assistant Wendy Thostenson. Prior to publication, we were informed that Kim is leaving to accept a new career opportunity; we thank her for her service and wish her well.

Mundare's Mary Immaculate Care Centre is a 30 bed continuing care facility located on the outskirts of Mundare. It is operated by Covenant Health, Canada's largest Catholic provider of a broad range of health care services.

MICC COMMUNITY BOARD provides a critical link into the community, provides information to Covenant about the community and embodies Covenant in our community.

It has 2 key roles: 1. Represent community health interests to the Covenant family boards 2. Serve as local representative for Covenant

From 2005 to the present, the Foundation has expended over $700 000 to enhance the quality of life of the residents, including various additions to the facility, equipment, furniture, landscaping and a MV1 Transfer van. In October, 2020, we took possession of a 20-passenger bus and this spring we constructed a garage for the bus. Our project for next spring is to paint a mural on the exterior walls of the garage.

In the past the Board has run workshops on Alzheimers. Dementia and Care in the home by family care givers. Workshops have been on hold for two springs due to COVID but we hope to reinstate them when conditions allow.

Once conditions allow, we will have a formal public unveiling of the bus and garage. As well, a plaque bearing the names of the groups and individuals who contributed to both the van and bus will be displayed in the facility.

While the Board does not have a budget, it is provided Community Engagement Funds by Covenant Health to spend promoting Covenant Health in the community.

The Board consists of volunteers from the community. Current members are Jo Ann Dubyk (chair), Sylvia Zacharkiw (vice-chair), Faye Ewanchyshyn, Jason Kowal, Rick Patrie, Sister Laura Prokop, and Cathy Rakchaev.

MICC FOUNDATION BOARD is responsible for administering charitable funds.

Our monies have come from funds left to the facility by the founding sisters when they relinquished the property (and invested in long-term savings) and from charitable donations made by families in memory of loved one who have passed away. We have also canvassed for funds for specific projects. The Mundare Hospital Auxiliary is also a major contributor.

Board members are Sylvia Zacharkiw (chair), Jo Ann Dubyk (vice-chair), Sharon Dembicki, Linda Dubyk, Faye Ewanchyshyn, Jason Kowal, Rick Patrie, Sister Laura Prokop, Cathy Rakchaev and Milene Rozmahel.

The Foundation is also Completing a cookbook, hopefully with books available before Christmas.

Books will be available at the Mundare Town Office at a price of $10

The residents, staff and Boards of Mary Immaculate Care Centre extend best wishes to everyone for a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We trust you will find the attached profile, prepared by Covenant Health, informative. It is our way of highlighting this important facility in our community.

MARY IMMACULATE CARE CENTRE - MUNDARE CATCHMENT

SERVICES Continuing Care (30 beds) Two Hills

Mundare

Hospital

Rehabilitation services, including Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Recreation therapy Spiritual Care

Vegreville

Mary Immaculate Care Centre

96%

Occupancy rate (FY 20/21)

Pharmacy support is provided by St. Joseph's General Hospital (Vegreville)

Tofield

HISTORY In 1892, the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, a Ukrainian Catholic order, was founded in Western Ukraine. Ten years later, in 1902, the first Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate arrived in Edmonton where they immediately began helping the Ukrainian immigrant community. In 1903, they travelled east and founded a convent in the Mundare area which included a school, an orphanage and caring for the ill in their homes. Their tireless and selfless ministry continued on when they officially opened the Mundare General Hospital in 1929.

Over the years - including through the depression and the Spanish Influenza epidemic after the First World War - the Sisters lived out their mission and cared for the health of the community. To better serve Mundare's and the surrounding area's needs, the hospital transitioned to the Mary Immaculate Care Centre where it still provides compassionate care for seniors.

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MARY IMMACULATE CARE CENTRE - MUNDARE OUR COMMUNITY Mundare is one of three towns located in Lamont County which is a unique and diverse area as it is home to a vast agricultural and oil/gas producing region.

The town has a rich Ukrainian Catholic history and prides itself on being a small town with a big heart. This connection goes back to the late 1800s when a settlement at nearby Beaver Lake (a few miles from present day Mundare) become home to Ukrainian settlers. As with many rural centers, the arrival of the railroad spurred on development and in 1907, the village was incorporated and named after the first railway station master, W.Mundare.

The Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare was founded from the tireless efforts and compassion of the Sisters Servants of Mary lmmaculate who bravely responded to the call to care for the sick and needy while spreading God's word and love. Upon their arrival in Alberta, they became "a light to many Ukrainian immigrants',I, caring for their needs and honouring their heritage.

Their mandate also included helping the immigrants adapt to a pioneer life in a foreign land.

The town celebrates its heritage in many ways, such as the Basilian Fathers Museum which houses a collection of artifacts that pay homage to the cultural and religious history of Ukrainians in Canada and the early pioneers, the Ukraina Park murals throughout the town capturing the community's history, and Mundare's world-famous Ukrainian sausage. In 2018, the surrounding county was named the "Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada” in recognition of the first permanent Ukrainian settlers in Canada.

The county is also home to over 40 historical churches and is known as the church capital of North America. As well, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized the Beaver Lake-Mundare Ukrainian Catholic Mission as a place of historical and cultural significance.

The town takes great pride in its community and is a previous National Winner of the Communities in Bloom competition. Through the efforts of committed volunteers, the town has created and enhanced green spaces and garden areas that highlight the town's beauty and charm.

This local pride and commitment to the town and area can be seen in t he fact that an overwhelming majority of Mundare residents feel a sense of belonging to the community, with over 73% describing a strong connection.

Mundare has experienced many changes over the years and remains today an important regional centre In the last 5 years, the employment rate in Mundare

has increased by over 20%. The number of young children registered to go to school has also increased, with Mundare's growth rate (for K-9 school enrollments) being 13th in the province this past year. There has also been a growing number of businesses within the town, an increase of 7% since 2018.

As well, the median income for all families (including couple families, loneparent families and people without children) has increased in recent years.

The town's population is just under 900, with nearly 3,700 residents living in the surrounding Lamont County. While the population of Lamont County has slightly declined in recent years, Mundare has seen an increase in the number of temporary residents calling the community home.

When compared to provincial rates, Mundare and Lamont County have: • Higher percentage of owned dwellings • Higher rate of residents who have obtained college or trades certificate/diploma • Higher rates for several chronic diseases including hypertension and diabetes Within Alberta, the number of seniors has quadrupled in the past five decade, with the number of seniors doubling by the year 2046. It is anticipated that 1 in 5 people living in Alberta will be a senior. In Lamont County, those 65 and older account for over 17% of the population, which is higher than the provincial rate.

Our challenges - The acuity and care needs of residents have increased overall as there is a greater number of residents living with dementia in the facility.

Across Alberta, rural settings are challenged with recruiting health professionals to the area. While the participation in the Rural Health Professions Action Plan has had a positive impact, recruitment and retention remains an issue. Creative recruitment strategies for rural settings are continually being explored across the province to ensure as an organization we attract and retain staff that are a fit with the mission, vision and values.

OUR SERVICES What sets us apart The Sisters Servants of Mary lmmaculate were pioneers in Alberta and the Mundare area, opening schools, caring for the ill, and serving their parishes.

Their founder's words called on them to "serve where the need is the greatest", which they faithfully continue to serve today. The sisters were critical in helping Ukrainian immigrants acclimatize to life in Western Canada and their service to the Mundare community is unparallel.

The sisters continue to have a vital connection to the community and continue serving as a beacon of service and compassion to staff, devoting time to bring joy and solace to residents during their regular visits. Several Sisters still live next door to the Mary Immaculate Care Centre at St. Joseph's Home.

Honoring the legacy of the sisters as well as the heritage of each resident is very important at the site. Together with the Sisters, staff celebrate the residents' history and for many, their Ukrainian roots. Celebrations include preparing special meals and local food which provide residents with a touch of home and connection to the roots and history of the community.

Recently, the Foundation and other community donors generously donated a new 20-passenger bus, providing residents the needed transportation to allow them to go on excursions and enjoy trips outside the facility. Since 2005, the Foundation has raised over $700,000 that has supported the purchase of beds, landscaping, gazebo, various equipment, chapel renovation, medication cart, and much more.

As well, the local community board advocates on behalf of the community

while serving as ambassadors for Covenant Health.

"When staff remember the sisters Palliative care is provided on-site for residents and those in the working day and night, community. The facility is dedicated to promoting a multi being examples of what it is to offer yourself in service - a heart disciplinary, comfort-based approach to palliative care and offers support, resources and spiritual care on-site to the resident and meeting a heart -they are inspired family during end of life. to do the same. It's touching to work someplace with heroic and Residents are engaged through an active recreational therapy virtuous people inspired by program that includes regular games and activities, social outings, heroic founders’ and daily exercise classes.

- Sister Zoe Bernatsky .

The Centre is supported by many local community members. The Mundare Hospital Auxiliary was formed 1971 with a commitment to provide patient comfort and over several decades, they have held many successful fund raisers to support the facility and greater community, and have volunteered thousands of hours with residents. From their first Strawberry Tea fund-raise (which continues today), to Light-a-Lite and bake sales, their efforts have had a tremendous impact on the site, residents and staff. The Auxilians (volunteers) are regular fixtures at the site, providing entertainment and companionship to residents, hosting weekly bingo and rosary, helping to celebrate birthdays and holidays, and escorting residents on trips.

The Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation has also tirelessly supported the site through its fund-raising efforts to enhance the residents' care.

Animal enrichment and pet therapy are initiatives that have made a significant impact on resident mental health, specifically for those living with dementia. With the use of animals (primarily dogs), previously isolated seniors come out of their rooms and experience improved mood, eased feelings of depression and a sense of comfort.

The facility is surrounded by a beautiful courtyard that includes walkways, a gazebo, benches, self-watering gardening boxes and flower planters. These surroundings help residents feel at home. Building of the garden was largely done by the Mundare Hospital Auxiliary with the help of community members and students from a nearby school. Bounty from the garden, including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and others, is being used in the nutrition program.

The site has a mix of care spaces, including private rooms (8) and double rooms. With this flexibility, the centre is often able to keep couples together, depending on available rooms and medical needs.

OUR OPPORTUNITIES The number of seniors is expected to continue to increase in Alberta, with Lamont County (including Mundare area) having a greater percentage of residents aged 65 and older than other communities. There continues to be conversations on what the future of seniors health in Alberta should look like.This includes looking more closing at flexible and appropriate care spaces that will allow residents to age in place with their care being adapted as their needs change over time.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of virtual health services has accelerated and there is opportunity to expand further, providing access to urban specialists to rural residents.

Any planning for future opportunities will be carried out in collaboration with Alberta Health Services - and the local community - to ensure the needs of residents continue to be met.

Sources: •1 Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate website.

• 2 Mundare Regional Dashboard, Government of Alberta.Available online.

• Lamont County Regional Dashboard, Government of Alberta. Available on line.

• Alberta Health, Primary, Community and Indigenous Health Community Profile: Lamont County, March 2017. Available online.

• Statistics Canada

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Mundare Fire Department Collects Food Bank Donations

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Fire Chief Glenda Dales said, “This is our 3rd year collecting and the feedback and support from the community has been fantastic.

This year was different as we asked people to put food on their porch with their light on and we would collect curbside to ensure the comfort zone of everyone. People also dropped food items off at our last two monthly dinners.

People in Mundare are very generous as you go into the Town

Office and the Food Bank corner is never empty.”

Jason Kowal, owner of Kowal Limo Service, said, “It is great the support people have been giving to the food bank this year. Stuff A Limo is in its third year. Folks have been dropping off donations at Kowal Realty or arranging for pick up with the limo.

One thing different this year is with technology people are sending e-transfers, and I go buy groceries from one of our local stores.” Kowal said friends from Edmonton, a business associate from Fort Saskatchewan, and a cousin from Chicago all sent donations using e-transfer.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Students and families at A. L. Horton Elementary School in Vegreville participated in its 12 Days of Giving Campaign.

“We’re happy to be able to give back to our community this season,” stated Principal Keri Busenius.

All of the donations will go the Vegreville Christmas Bureau and the Vegreville Food Bank. “Students and families brought in items each day for our 12 Days of Giving Campaign which Assistant Principal, Rita Lal, and I sang or recited on video announcements each day,” explained Busenius.

The campaign ran from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10 and included Kindergarten to Grade 6 students as well as staff members. “The Christmas Bureau items were part of the song and the additional Food Bank items were brought in as “entry” into the school-wide Gingerbread House Building competition that takes place Dec. 13 - 17.”

Altogether, 35 boxes full of food items and unwrapped gift items were donated to the local charities.

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Drone Soccer Club Ready for Takeoff in Vegreville Photos from United States Drone Soccer

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Project Safe Canada is teaming up with the Town of Vegreville to bring drone soccer to youth in the community.

Project Safe Director Tom Hall has an extensive background in the security field, and says the non-profit organization is very community orientated, which lends itself to this type of partnership.

“With the research that we’re doing on the drones and its application in the security field we’ve chanced on so many other areas where a drone has an application or potential application and that’s where we found Vegreville.”

Hill said they were looking for some space, and saw a Town of Vegreville brochure which featured the airport as one of its amenities. Initial discussion, led to further discussions. “We kind of came together with the people in Vegreville.

As we were doing our research we came upon a group in the States that had correlated education and recreation with drones through an activity called drone soccer. Talking with the folks in Vegreville we brought up the subject and what it can do in youth development. Bob Bezpalko was very kind to introduce us to Julie, and we sat down and talked about the appropriateness of this kind of activity for some of the things she was considering.”

Julie Gottselig, Vegreville & District Family and Community Support Services

Director, stated, “Of course, Vegreville & District FCSS, part of our mandate is youth development and youth engagement. And also, the volunteer engagement part. It was a great collaboration between Project Safe, FCSS and Economic Development with the support of the Town of Vegreville.

Hill said they found the best place to start is to have a discussion, particularly at the community level and introduce the youth to the concept. They, (youth) will learn how to build the drones, program the drones, learn how to fly the drones, and compete.”

Gottselig said, the role of FCSS in the collaboration is recruiting and training the instructors that will train the students in the operation and administration of the drones. “For anybody out there, all they need to have is an interest in drones and technology. They don’t have to have any prior experience.

At this point we are recruiting volunteer trainers or instructors, and we’ve started that process. The second phase is to put out registration in the community for students. Anyone aged 12 and older can participate and become a member of the drone club.”

FCSS’ involvement in this it’s really important that we touch on those positive outcomes from our perspective; building connections and that sense of belonging in our youth. The pandemic was tough on our youth and we were concerned, all of us in our community

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Vegreville Farmers’ Market Christmas Market Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Farmers’ Market presented one of their last Christmas Markets of the season on December 10 at Vegreville Elks Hall.

This market offered 11 vendors from Vegreville and Area who were selling Hultholm Farms products, homemade baked goods, Ukrainian baked goods, crochet items, pom poms crafts, Sipology Consultant, Stenia’s Kitchen, embroidery towels, homemade jewelry and ornaments, Outlaws and Outsiders Bait and

Some of the products which were for sale at the market. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Tackle, Watkins, Lamplighter Books and Gifts and more.

Manager of Vegreville Farmers’ Market, Marlene Giebelhaus said this market gave shoppers a chance to get special products that they normally can’t find or buy in a regular store.

“This is a farmers’ market that is helping local people promote products so that others can buy local. There are a lot of factors that would make it difficult for them to display their products otherwise but they can do it here.

Shoppers at the market. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The vendors at the market also are a group of people who enjoy being together and it gives them a chance to get out in the community and show what they make or what they have.”

Gielbelhaus said the vendors for this market were Stenia Jarzabek, Jocelyn

Hryniw, Marti Payne, Diane Lewis, Rita Sydora, Gabriel Perepeletza, Eka Roeben, Lorraine Statler, Don Hultholm, and Kevin Toma, and Marlene Giebelhaus.

Regular vendors who weren’t at this market were Prescilla Barlita and staff from Rod’s Greenhouse.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta’s Education Minister Adrianna La Grange has officially approved the preliminary application for the proposed Holden Rural Academy.

Karla Janzen, who heads up a group of community members, said they received the official written response on Dec. 8.

Janzen said, “The Minister of Education’s approval came later than we had hoped, so we had to submit the final application, without knowing if the preliminary application would be approved.

With this preliminary approval, we can proceed with strengthening our final application. We need to make progress on obtaining a school building. Holden Rural Academy would like to use the former Holden School building; the work on that front has been slow going.

The other area we can now work on, is finding partners to support us. Before this preliminary approval, we were just a group of people with a big idea, but now we have something more concrete to present to potential supporters!

Our team of five community people have worked hard to bring the big ideas together into a concrete plan. We connected with academics and educators to identify best practices and then with

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Albertans have a unique history of choice in education. The Holden Rural Academy is expanding that choice in rural Alberta. It is a school of innovation, designed to bring growth and economic vitality to our rural communities. Education and rural development are closely linked!”

Janzen added that, “The Holden Rural Academy’s application laid out a framework of how we would incorporate agricultural, local knowledge, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives into the students’ learning experiences. Studies have shown that this approach equips rural students with strong foundational knowledge and experiences to pursue a broad range of opportunities.

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However it’s clear that our community members recognize Holden Rural Academy’s potential to spearhead innovation and development by bringing this exciting new movement in education into the area.”

To date, a total of 75 parental declarations have been received to date with 57 students starting the first year. “Our first year projection is 70 students, so we were happy with these numbers.” Janzen said they can still accept declarations of intent.

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Christmas Season with the Right Note Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

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There is no justification for spitting in another man’s face, unless his moustache is on fire.

St. John’s Lutheran Church offered a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long evening which anyone was welcomed to attend on December 1.

Music Director Colleen Albert led this sing-a-long.

She said at the event that this was meant to help people get together during the Christmas season, build the people’s spirits, and get into the real meaning of Christmas.

Albert also told a story from her own life about Christmas during her childhood.

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Fall Legislative Session Ends Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Forth Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner will have a close look at the results, which will be used to map out the Government’s rural economic strategy Going back to Christmas, our Government is giving you the opportunity to harvest Christmas trees for free from forests on crown land. However, before you grab your chainsaw, you need to get a Personal Use Forest Products Permit (PUFPP). The closest forest area in our riding is the one in Lac la Biche. In my opinion, getting your tree from an Alberta forest and decorating it with your loved ones is about as Albertan as it gets!

If you are doing some Christmas shopping, please consider shopping at a local winter market or purchasing a gift certificate for your favourite local restaurant. The last two years have been difficult for our small businesses. Please consider supporting them this holiday season. After all, these businesses support our communities when they are able.

Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

I hope everyone in the greatest constituency in Alberta is enjoying the last days of fall. If you are keeping track, like I am, we are only two weeks away from Christmas Eve! The legislative session is over, and I am excited to be back in the riding full-time meeting with people and hearing their thoughts. Our Government passed several bills and motions fulfilling many promises we were elected to keep.

A major part of our Government is hearing directly from you when it comes to major policies.

That is why the Budget 2022 Consultation is now open. The consultation period is open until January 15 and will help the Government identify priorities that are chosen by you.

There is a little over a week left to give your input on rural economic development. A survey was launched in October looking for suggestions on how we can increase investment in our rural communities and the deadline is December 18. Associate

Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 1st, 2022, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

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INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND

Rick Schmaus hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: Parcel 1 - NW-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres) Parcel 2 - NE-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres)

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Schmaus Tender”, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on January 14, 2022, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for $5,000.00, and GST number.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Rick at 780-385-1137 or Jordan at 780-385-1221.

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Buffalo Trails Public Schools Submitted November was a busy month for the Board of Trustees at BTPS. They approved the Annual Audited Financial Statement and the Annual Education Results Report (AERR).

The Buffalo Trail Public Schools Four Year Education Plan for 2019-2023 Year Two Report and the Annual Education Results Report for 2020-2021 are created to reflect the division’s mission, vision, and values. BTPS is characterized by

high level of high school completion, with 88% of students graduating within three years of entering grade 10, and 92% within 5 years. 84% of teachers, parents and students agree that students are engaged in their learning at school.

Schools are busy planning their virtual concerts and activities for the holiday season. Our schools are abuzz with activities right now.

Our last day of school before the holidays is Friday, December 17. School will resume on Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

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Members of the U-9 Wranglers hockey team collected nonperishable items for the Vegreville Food Bank.The items were stuffed into Jason Kowal’s limo outside of the Wally Fedun Arena on Dec. 10.

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Vegreville Vipers Suit up for Las Vegas Showcase Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Members of the Vegreville Vipers Jr. A team will soon be jetting off to Las Vegas to compete in the Western States Hockey League’s 2021 Showcase.

Team Owner Lori-Ann Cohoe and General Manager Bryan Brown, along with 22 players, Coach Brian Noad, Assistant Coach Tom McIntyre, and Medic-Trainer Jessica Tschoumy will be participating in the Showcase.

The event is scheduled to take place from Dec. 19-21. All games will be hosted at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Brown said they will be attending a Vegas Knights practice and a few other team building events while they are in Las Vegas.

The Vipers will have an early morning game against the Hinton Timberwolves and an early evening game against the Barrhead Bombers on Dec. 19. The Vipers will then go head to head with the Vernal Oilers on Dec. 20 and Dec.21.

Brown said the more than 200 college scouts will be either present or watching with a video booth for online player interviews.

In preparation for the event, Brown said players have been training daily with a weekly high intensity interval training classes, yoga, and weight training, and focusing on teamwork.

“We will be returning back to Vegreville on Dec 23rd, and be off for a Christmas break until Jan 3rd, then back to training with our additional new players filling out our roaster from Wyoming, Vegas, Burbank California, Campbell River BC, and Texas.”

The Vipers are currently in second place in the Provincial Division of the WSHL. “We are looking to advance in our remaining 30 plus games to make the Thorne Cup finals in early April up in Cold Lake.”

The Vipers next home game will be against the Edmonton Eagles on Jan. 7.

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John Litun Receives VAS Honourary Life Director Award Throughout his tenure, he served as a member on various committees including: Beef, Pancake Breakfast, Scholarship, Race Track, Parade, and Fireworks Committees. He also served as an Executive Director.

Every task John has taken on; he has embraced dependably with confidence, joy and great respect for others. He has been and continues to be valuable part of the fabric of VAS. It is a great honour to present John Litun the Vegreville Agricultural Society Honorary Life Director Award.

Congratulations John from all of us at the Vegreville Agricultural Society.

John Litun receives award from VAS President Alan Baxandall. (Rachel Farr/Submitted Photo)

Hedi Sokolski and Dave Humphries Submitted Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) is excited to announce the recipient of the 2021 Honourary Life Director Award recipient, John Litun.

A quality of people who are connected with our Ag Society is their ability to see the value of our organization and the impact it makes in our community.

John has served as an active Director with the Society for the past 22 years and his quiet, steadfast passion emulates these same values.

One of John’s strong traits is reliability.

You can always count on him to diligently attend Directors’ meetings where he is known to assess all information shared and actively and respectfully participate in debates on the issues raised.

He further displays his “team” attitude by willingly helping out at work parties.

John served on various committees and in several capacities since he joined the VAS family. He started out as a member of the beef committee in 1999 and served on it until the beef show was cancelled years later. He further shared his skills as a member of the Executive as an Executive Director.

As a Director, in 2000 he joined the parade committee and has been an integral part of making sure the parade flowed smoothly for the past 21 years. When the time came to revamp the VAS float, John was there to lend a helping hand.

2001 saw John serving on the Race Track committee and, with the help of his partner in crime, Walter Krill, has

continued to help make our track the finest in Alberta and Western Canada.

John greatly enjoys helping youth and for years has been a member of the Scholarship committee. He has reviewed many applications and deliberated over annually choosing the best candidates to receive the two annual scholarship awards presented by the Ag Society.

During the ‘pancake breakfast’ years of VAS, one could find John in the kitchen helping prepare breakfast for our hungry patrons. He recently has taken on the fireworks committee ensuring we have a wonderful display to end our yearly Country Fairs.

John takes on any task with confidence and joy. He is steadfast, dependable and easy to engage in conversation with. He relates respectfully to people of all ages and backgrounds.

For all of the above reasons, we strongly support John Litun being a recipient of the 2021 VAS Honorary Life Director Award.

John’s service to the VAS over the past two decades plus has been invaluable to the vision and goals of our organization.

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Lockdowns - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 Labrador.

There are far too many variables at play to generalize as to why these numbers are so. But for all that’s being said about Alberta today, infected Albertans have so far survived COVID-19 at three times the rate of Quebecers and nearly at twice the rate of the average Canadian.

Albertans with COVID-19 have had a better chance than infected people in any other province except for P.E.I. and Newfoundland. Manitobans would do well to ask how their COVID-19 stricken have died at twice the rate of those in Saskatchewan.

Urban Ontario’s lockdowns have been quite brutal, but the ratio of death per cases in the province is roughly on the Canadian average.

Quebec has the worst record of deaths per infected cases in the country, more comparable to Italy, which has the worst record among Western European states. It is even worse than Russia’s.

Quebecers must ask themselves why.

In Western Europe, like in Canada, the jurisdictions with the most repressive lockdowns have typically had the higher death rates per case. The harder these jurisdictions have professed to protect their health system, the less well they’ve done at protecting people who are actually infected.

It seems more than ironic. It looks like a correlation.

Marco Navarro-Genie is president of the Haultain Research Institute and research fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He is co-author, with Barry Cooper, of COVID-19: The Politics of a Pandemic Moral Panic (2020).

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A Tribute to Patsy Cline Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

There was a sold out show of 89 people at A Patsy Cline Christmas with Megan Schroder at RCL Branch No. 39 Hall on December 11.

The event began with cocktails and then people were offered a dinner of salads, chicken, pork, vegetables, potatoes, and a dessert of a gingerbread cake which was catered by Diane Fausak with RCL Branch No. 39 caters. Ellen Dunn gave her impression of the food where she said she thought the food was awesome and cooked perfectly.

The basketball teams from Vegreville Composite High and St. Mary’s School were the kitchen servers.

Magic seemed to appear on the stage when Megan performed Patsy Cline’s songs and six Christmas songs.

The audience cheered and issued a rapturous applause after each performance.

Merv Buchanan, Owner of Trend Entertainment, said he contacted the Legion about having this show because Patsy Cline’s music appeals to a very broad age and demographic group and he felt this show would suit the demographics here.

“Megan is a London, Ontario based singer who started out playing drums for the popular cover band, Loveless and she immediately became their lead singer. She is also a songwriter and an actress.

Megan Schroder performs. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Music Treasures by Silver and Gold Band

L-R: Bill Shekooley, Jim Davis, Horst Wilfert and Charlie Gargus.

(Not in photo is Bob Ashmead) (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The local band, Silver and Gold performed a live show of many genres of music at RCL Branch No. 39 Hall on December 10.

Members of Silver and Gold

Band at this concert were Charlie Gargus, Bill Shekooley, Jim Davis, Horst Wilfert, and Bob Ashmead.

Charlie Gargus said they invented the name for their band because the members have silver in their hair and gold in their teeth. “I have been

performing with Bob for 20 years now. The biggest reason we like to play music is to bring joy to others and help them come alive.

We like to perform good dance tunes and we play songs from the 80’s all the way down to the 20’s. We play about once a week in a lot of places in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Mundare.”

People gave their impression of the band. Diane Lydom said she liked their performance because they played in tune; the music was rhythmic, peppy and fun.

Eileen Zazulak, who is from Viking, said the band’s music was good because it was old country music and that is what she likes.

She appeared in the movie, Tapped Out, and performed in the stage play, Cabaret,” stated Buchanan.

During a backstage interview Megan Schroder said she always sang in her room as a child. “Music was a really big part of my family. My mom sang, my dad played piano, and we always had music on when I was growing up. One of the common Christmas presents we received was a tape player or cd player when they became popular.

I started performing at 19 where I did karaoke in a bar. Then I realized that people liked my singing.

So, I started doing musical theatre after that and I realized that my favorite part of that type of performance was singing and that is why I decided to continue with singing.

I especially like performing when I know that I am doing a really good job for myself and the crowd is responsive and enjoying it too.

I like Christmas because of all the lights and the way the season feels so warm, and I love Christmas baking and the smells associate with it.

I have a record and cd collection. I love to sing all genres of music; oldies from the 60’s and 70’s are some of my favorite type of music. I love the music of Patsy Cline because my aunt, who thought I was the coolest person in the world, gave me a cart of records and one of these was by Patsy Cline. From there, I searched for more records, and my parents bought me records by Patsy Cline.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

RAWLUK, Terry May 30, 1955 - December 19, 2012 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

It’s so lonely here without you For you’re spending Christmas In Heaven this year.

Forever loved and sadly missed by Loving mother Edna and brother Dale

DORASH Leonard 1942-2021

WOLOSHNIUK, Stan December 16, 2012 As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near.

Silent thoughts of time together.

Fond memories that will last forever.

We did not see you close your eyes Or hear you faint last sigh We only heard that you were gone Too late to say goodbye.

Your resting place we visit Place flowers there with care No one knows the heartache When we turn and leave you there.

We hold you close within our hearts Today, tomorrow, our whole life through, We will always love you and remember you.

Memory Eternal Love from June, Darrin & Rita & Duane

KALITA, Stanley With much sadness, the family of Stanley Kalita announce his passing on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Mourning their loss are his wife, Leona; one son Patrick; and one daughter Michelle (Darren) Onushko.

Nicholas, Lauren, and Michael Kalita will miss their always loving and amazing “Gramps.” Ray (Marie) Kalita and Marie (Don) Gauthier lost their eldest brother.

Honoring his wishes, a Private Funeral Service was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home. Interment followed in St. Stephen’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lamont Health Care Centre.

Rest in peace our loved one.

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

DEHID, Marshall January 20, 1936 - December 16, 2015 In loving memory of a Dear Husband, Father & Grandfather They say there is a reason They say time will heal.

But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

In our hearts forever, Pat & Your Loving Family STUART, David In loving memory of David Stuart 1954-2010 Its been eleven long years since from this world you did depart, Leaving behind memories of your love deep in our hearts’ We miss you and wish you were here with us each day, Going along on our paths in our own little way.

Our journey has been rough with the year that we had, And it’s your love as a husband and a great dad, That helped us through the sad times and the good, Passing through each day and having work out as they should.

We know that you wish us sunshine and encourage us to be happy, And we know that you have welcomed to you our dear little scrappy.

We know you keep watch over all of us as we go on with our lives every day, And we know that having you in our lives has helped us in a very special way, For it’s the love that you have given - The strength that comes from the heart, Was given by a man who was a great husband and father before he did depart.

Always missed and loved by Leanne, Jen and Hector, Jacquie and Cory, James and Dorothy and Family and Friends

MIHALCHEON, Carolyn February 19, 1964 - December 20, 2019 In loving memory of a wonderful wife and mom We think about you always 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 Very sadly missed and always remembered James, Jesse, Alyssa

DORASH Lyndon 1983-2017 Just One Day If I could come back for just one day I know exactly what I would say To my family and friends and those who I loved As a message for God who speaks from above.

I would say it’s okay to be sad for awhile But what I really want most is to see your smile, And for you to go on and live once again Allowing the Lord to comfort your pain.

I know that you loved me with all of your heart And that none of you wanted for me to depart.

I don’t quite understand it myself But I know you’ll get by with a little help.

Yes, I would say to be sad for a day And to do what you need to do.

And then lift up your eyes to the wonder of the sky And know that I loved you too.

My cowboy has walked away To the banjo music of our son Forever loved and missed Your Wife and Your Mother Kathy

CARD of Thanks SADOWNYK, Ed A heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St. Joseph General Hospital Vegreville, AB and the Kaye Clinic, Edmonton, AB that have cared for Ed for the past 20 months. Thank you to E.M.S for their quick response. Thank you to family and friends for assisting us during this difficult time. Thank you for the food trays, flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, thoughts, and prayers. To Gordon & Pattie of Autumn Rose for all your help, and to Roses Catering and donations to Haying in the 30’s. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered.

Jeannet, Karen & family, Kent & family

HOYTENIUK, Angeline April 10, 1949 – December 9, 2021 On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Angeline Hoyteniuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 72 years.

Angeline is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert; two daughters Tracey and Debbie; one son Cory (Ione); along with fifteen grandchildren; one brother Peter; and numerous relatives and friends.

Angeline was predeceased by her parents Peter and Elizabeth Killick.

A Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta where a Private Funeral Service for family will be held with Reverend Father Michael Maranchuk officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Alberta Division.”

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SENIUK, Steve In Loving Memory of Steve Joseph Seniuk April 24, 1937- December 18, 2011 10 Year Anniversary It has been 10 years since you passed away.

How we wish for you to come back So that we can be a family once again.

But we know that you are with us guiding the way.

We loved you always.

We love you still.

We will never forget you.

We will miss you forever.

May you rest in peace.

Vichnaya Pamyat Your loving family, Wife Elizabeth, children Valerie (Lorne), Randy, Cynthia (Dean) and Darlene (Marty), Grandchildren, and great grandchildren

Vegreville was the land of beauty when snow and frost sparkled on the trees and objects on December 13. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Two Hills Swimming Pool Council Submitted The Two Hills Swimming Pool Council has donated $21,000 to the Two Hills & District Agricultural Society to be used to assist with the purchase of a new Zamboni for the Centennial Arena.

On behalf of the Two Hills Swimming Pool Council, we would like to recognize former council members for their years of commitment to the swimming pool, the businesses and clubs who supported us during the 30

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We hope the disbursement of remaining funds will benefit all age groups in the community; the Two Hills Ag Society in replacing its Zamboni; the Two Hills Community Health Centre and the Alice Melnyk Library.

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Old Fashioned Christmas Children participate in the activities.

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Families were able to experience an afternoon of Christmas themed crafts, activities, and snacks at the Old Fashioned Christmas program at Vegreville Centennial Library on December 11.

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Kalyna Family Resource Network (KFRN)-Vegreville and Area partnered with Vegreville Centennial Library for this program.

Tasha Homeniuk, Hub Coordinator for KFRN, said the activities they offered were: Pin the Nose on the Reindeer, Christmas songs, dancing and stories by the fireplace, Candy Cane Bead craft, Christmas tree snacks, snowball toss, ribbon throwing, snowman poppers and Candy Cane Fishing.

As well, there was a Zoom visit from Mrs. Claus, and the families received a take home gift of a free book which was donated by the library. “We really did a lot of activities and crafts for the program,” Homeniuk added.

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Holiday Season Tips 3). Create a Christmas budget. Before you go shopping for the holidays, decide how much money you can afford to spend, and just spend what you can afford. Don’t compare yourself to people who have a bigger budget. Instead, focus on enjoying the holidays. After all, the first Christmas was simple, not extravagant.

4). Unplug and take time out. Avoiding social media and having a break from technology over the Christmas period can do wonders for your mental health.

Constant scrolling through picture-perfect Instagram feeds or overzealous Facebook posts are unhealthy and cause unnecessary stress.

5). Don’t abandon your healthy habits during the holiday season. Have healthy meals planned when you aren’t celebrating to have some balance. Make sure to get enough sleep and incorporate some physical activity into each day.

6). Take a breather. Take some time for yourself to keep from getting overstressed. Just 25 minutes to unwind by doing something you love. Go for a walk at night, drive around to look at Christmas decorations. Listen to soothing music, read a book or take a hot bath are a few options.

We hope that you find these tips useful and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Margaret Penner is a staff member with the Two Hills and Area Community Wellness Coalition

Margaret Penner Submitted The holiday season is approaching us again, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding it. If you are like me, your excited to put up the tree, buy gifts for those special people in your life, and cook a holiday dinner for your family and friends. And then there is all those Christmas cookies to bake yet. It really is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Or is it? As special and exciting as it is, it can easily turn into the most stressful time of the year. The joy of time spent bonding over a meal can be replaced with the stress and pressure of being the perfect hostess. If we aren’t careful, holiday stress can quickly dim the joy of the season. For others, Christmas has become a season of grief due to the loss of a loved one. From the empty spot at the dinner table to the silence that has replaced the joyful laughter that used to fill the house, the holiday season can be full of harsh reminders that their loved one is gone. So how do we go about facing the stress and grief that can dim our joy during the Christmas season? I want to share a few tips with you to help: 1). Try not be put too much pressure on yourself. Don’t take things so seriously.

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