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mately $550. Under investigation. Police seeking public assistance. 11:53 – Responding to a request for assistance by Edmonton Police Service, members attended a residence in Vegreville where it was believed a stolen vehicle was parked. Members found the vehicle in question which did not have the owner’s plate on the vehicle. Further investigation determined that the registered owner had his plate stolen and replaced by a different plate from the same make and model and that his plate was used on a vehicle during a break and enter crime in the Edmonton region thus directing police to his residence. Investigation is ongoing. 13:02 – While on patrol on Hwy 16, traffic services clocked a black Acura TL travelling 156 kmph in the 110 kmph zone. The 34-year-old male from Calgary was provided with a ticket carrying a voluntary penalty of $445 and was permitted to carry on in his travels.
17:51 – Report of a male in a Vegreville public building who was refusing to wear a mask and also refusing to leave. Members attended at which time the male ended his protest and agreed to leave the premise. 22:52 – Report of a suspicious person in a residential area of Vegreville. Members attended and conducted patrols which turned up negative. The complainant later indicated that it was possible that the individual was observing his Christmas lights. December 16 06:57 – Report of a break and enter to a residential garage in Vegreville. The subjects entered the property though a back gate and then through the walk-in door. Approximately $7,000 worth of property was stolen. Under investigation. 13:10 – Report of assault. The com-
plainant indicated that he was attacked by a roommate wielding a hammer. Members attended and found no signs of an assault and no injuries. Alcohol may have been a factor and members urged the parties to try to find new living arrangements to avoid future conflict. December 17 04:23 – Call for assistance from a client who indicated that their vehicle was stuck in a parking lot in Vegreville and running out of fuel. Members attended and found the 61-year-old female from Mannville safe and healthy and proceeded to call a tow truck for her. *** Not a police matter. 19:43 – Report of theft from a residence in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that someone stole two DOORS from their black 2007 Ford Fusion. Under investigation. December 18 14:12 – Report of an attempted theft from a retail store in Vegreville. A customer attempted to leave the store without paying for items. When confronted by staff, the female subject left the items and fled. Members attended but the suspect was gone. CCTV being reviewed and the matter is under investigation. 23:41 – Report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Mundare. A maroon 2019 Dodge Ram with a Kawasaki 250 dirt bike in the back was stolen during the evening while parked on the street in front of the house. Under investigation. December 19 15:36 – Report of a suspicious male laying in a snowbank under a tree near Mundare. Members located the male who indicated that he had fallen on hard times and was planning to walk to Cold Lake. Members arranged for a ride to Vegreville where the subject could find a warm location to wait for a ride to his destination. 18:21 – Traffic stop conducted on a 44-year-old female who was found to be driving without a license. The driver was charged with driving without a license and issued a summons for court due to previous driving history. During the week there were 63 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 1 false 911, 2 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing check, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 1 COVID, and approximately 4 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
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I actually re-wrote this at the final hour. Christmas actually caught me by surprise. We have an unrelenting schedule at the newspaper and unlike many other small community newspapers (or politicians) we do not take a week off during the holidays or get summer holidays. As much as an opinion piece is often critical of anything and everything, it’s really about reaching out and connecting with our readers. I hear much of the same frustration I write about from our readers. As I’ve said before, being critical is easy, but
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it’s hard not to comment when some things seem to be as plain as the nose on our face. I heard an interesting query about how it was possible to repair the Coquihalla Highway in BC so quickly after the devastation suffered. It officially started to pass commercial traffic again on Monday. One of the factors which played a role in the quick repairs was the abundance of equipment and manpower in the area that were working on the Trans Mountain Expansion. Parts of the highway traverse the same corridor as the pipeline which made for smooth co-operation. Many Trans Mountain media releases were provided. Updates such as “We are in contact with Emergency Management British Columbia and have offered our support and assistance in any way we can including offering beds at our camp community in Merritt to evacuees” were provided. Of course, they were focussed on their main task of dealing with the pipeline, but in addition to clearing trees by helicopter to gain access, they also built a temporary bridge which highway crews utilized. TMX contractor crews worked with the highways maintenance contractor to clear landslides on Highways 1 and 5 and to repair culverts in the Hope region. BC Transportation Minister Rob Fleming heaped praise on B.C. highway crews and contractors, but may have forgotten the folks at TMX. If there is any time, maybe now is a good time to give thanks; even to the horrible petroleum industry. The one that keeps most of us warm and our goods flowing along that ever important Highway. Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees, but if there IS a time, Christmas and similar holidays should remind us that, despite challenges, we should be thankful and give a nod to others when we can. We came into the COVID pandemic, tired, overworked, over taxed and seeing ourselves fall further behind every month. Now after almost two years, we are all looking forward to getting back to those challenging times. If you believe in a PLANdemic, then perhaps that’s what in store all along. At this point, I don’t think too many government “suggestions” will keep people from gathering with loved ones. Regardless of where you stand on the issue or what your beliefs are, we should all be thankful for what we have, for those around us and for better days ahead. Be kind to your neighbour, vaccinated or not. Merry Christmas to all of our readers. If you do not celebrate Christmas, Happy Holidays. To Everyone, we hope you enjoy spending time with those close to you, enjoy the lights and have lots of smiles. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@ newsadvertiser.com
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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Young Farts RV Parts Owners Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky cut a $150,000 deal during their appearance on CBC’s Dragons’ Den that aired on Dec. 16. The Vegreville based company impressed the expert panel of investors of Arlene Dickinson, Vincenzo Guzzo, Manjit Minhas, Michele Romanow and Wes Hall, who all offered to spend $150,000 for either 12 or 15 percent of the company. During their pitch, that was two minutes in duration, the brothers not only talked about their Vegreville based business, they did a quick demonstration where they took off the side of an RV in a matter of seconds. The brothers said selling new and used RV parts made them more money than selling RV’s as a whole. More importantly, “We’re the only ones in Canada salvaging RVs and recycling RV parts. Not only that, we are the biggest and the cheapest RV Parts store in all of Canada period,” said Jagger. They pointed out they are even cheaper than Amazon. “There’s a massive gap in the RV Parts industry. And it’s a cornered market with RV dealers with a mark up of well over 150 percent on new RV’s. It’s insane,” noted Jagger. With confidence, they said they will be “Canada’s #1 RV superstore” and impressed the panel with sales figures. When the company opened in 2108 they did $260,000 in sales, the following year the number jumped to $280,000, and in 2020 it skyrocketed to $1 million! “And this year we are projecting $1.8 million by the end of the year,” added Jagger. Dragon Michele Romanow wanted to know what percentage of people find their RV parts by Googling them. Jagger
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responded by saying that, “Because no one else did it we ended up number one on Google, and it absolutely took off. Within the first month of being open everything we bought and acquired was gone.” “So if you were to make 10 times the amount of revenue could that part of the supply chain keep up? “It could. Could you keep up? No, we would need staff,” replied Jagger. Dragon Wes Hall asked, “What are you hoping to achieve from us? Jagger responded by saying, “We have hit a cap. He dropped out of high school and I barely made it through high school. We’ve both been doing a really amazing job of what we know and we’re learning absolutely every day. This whole e-commerce world, there’s so much I’m learning, we weren’t initially here for wholeheartedly the money. The money just goes with the business, but we definitely need some expertise. We know where we can grow with this, and we need a lot of help doing this. I’m educating myself, but it really is the school of hard knocks, and we need people like you. We need someone to formalize the back office.” Then Hall offered $150,000 and 15 percent of the company, followed by all of the remaining Dragons. In the end, the brothers accepted Romanows’ offer. Tina Warawa attended their watch party on Dec. 16 at a local restaurant, and commented that, “They are a perfect example of why entrepreneurs should look to smaller communities to start theoretical businesses. They can access more reasonable priced space, and what is clear from the number of people who made encouraging comments, social media posts or reached out to them is that you get a unique kind of support in a small
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90 Years Ago – December 23, 1931
The ladies of the Women’s Institute under the direction of Mrs. E. E. Morton, have been having some strenuous days this week in the town hall packing Christmas hampers to be distributed on Christmas Eve. Some seventy hampers have to be packed, with groceries, meats, vegetables and other provisions, together with clothing, toys, etc. as required for the particular families. The Christmas spirit isn’t dead in Vegreville by any means. Crops were good in the Whitford district. Wheat on Percy Johnson’s 26 acres of summer fallow threshed 1500 bushels; on breaking 55 per acre; oats ran up to 84. The horse sale held last Saturday at the stock yards called out a big crowd. 42 head of horses were offered and bidding was fairly brisk, the average price being $38. One animal sold for $65, the top price of the day. Santa Claus slipped one over on Rev. and Mrs. S.H. Irving this week. When they and their family were all at the Sunday School concert on Tuesday evening, Santa paid their house an advance visit and installed a complete C.G.E. eight tube radio, with aerials and everything all ready to turn the button and listen in to Amos an’ Andy or other – and possible better forms of entertainment.
75 Years Ago – December 18, 1946
Due to the exceptionally fine efforts of a bucket brigade organized by Postmaster M. Dowhaniuk, a fore which threatened the Post Office and the storage sheds of the Crown Lumber Company was confined to minor damage in Two Hills. The loss is expected to total no more than $600. Michael Ponich, barrister here, turned in the alarm. Quick action of the firefighters in 20 below zero weather saved a possible total loss of the lumber stock and buildings values at $45,000. Fire is believed to have started in a defective chimney in the lumber company’s workshop which was destroyed. All banks in the province will have a holiday on Boxing Day, December 26th, under the proclamation issued by the Lieutenantgovernor in council. Seldom has such profound banking knowledge been exhibited as was reported recently of a woman who walked into a bank and asked for a cheque book. “I lost the one you gave me yesterday,” she said… “However, it doesn’t matter though, I took care to sign all the cheques as soon as I got it – so naturally, it won’t be of any use to anybody else.”
50 Years Ago – December 23, 1971
In 1971 the thirteenth consecutive wheat crop on Solonetz soil at the Soil Research Substation at Vegreville yielded 37 bushels per acre as compared with a 13-year average yield of 24 bushels per acre. The thirteenth consecutive barley crop yielded 42 bushels per acre in 1971 as compared with the 13 year average of 26 bushels per acre. Mrs. Florence Huzar of Ranfurly received word and prize money from the Toronto Royal Winter Fair held recently for seventh prize in potatoes. Mrs. Huzar’s exhibit was a sample of Kennebeos. Canadian Forces Headquarters recently announced the promotion to the rank of Major of Captain W.E. (Hank) Tatarchuk of Vegreville. “Hank” has been employed as a specialist in the field of physical education and recreation of the Canadian Forces. During his career he has been a Base Physical Education and Recreation Officer, a staff officer at headquarters positions in Vancouver and Winnipeg and was the Director of Physical Education at the Royal Military College of Canada.
25 Years Ago – December 25, 1996
Ryan Ezio and Les Dowhaniuk from Two Hills High School, were awarded two top trophies at the St. Paul Lions football banquet. Ezio, playing for the Lions for two years, won the best two-way player (Iron Man Award) and Dowhaniuk, three years with the Lions, won the most valuable player. In last week’s county story, it was stated that 1030 seniors lived within the Two Hills County boundaries. This number includes the villages of Willingdon, Myrnam and the town of Two Hills. Living in the rural county, there are 370 people over 65 years old, of which 110 people are over 75 years. The Myrnam 4-H beef/multi club held their reorganizational meeting and elections are as follows: Leader – Carol Christianson; assistant leader – Diane Balash; President – Dustin Axley; Vicepresident – Tracy Gueutal; Secretary – Megan Axley; and Treasurer – Cathy Gueutal. The Fiddlin’ Kiddlins performed at the Hillside Lodge concert in Two Hills as well as the Rotary Club’s carol festival in Vegreville. Members of the group are Crystal Fettes, Lindsay Jackson, Katelyn Jackson, Lisa Jackson, Jordan James, Stacey Miller, Ashley Miller, plus teacher Heather Soldan. Crystal Fettes also performed a solo during the Vegreville program. The Miller sisters did a violin duet as well.
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Vaccine Passports are not Only Unreliable, They’re Dangerous Gwyn Morgan Troy Media Contributor The creation of multiple COVID-19 vaccines in an astonishingly short period was a stunning achievement by the biotech industry. The vaccines were approved for “emergency use” in just a few months, rather than the eight to 10 years normally required of previous vaccines. Most Canadians were more than willing to accept that risk. According to federal government data, over 85 per cent of Canadians 12 and older are now “fully vaccinated,” including yours truly. This has been hugely important in reducing the dreadful carnage in care homes and deaths of others with weakened immune systems. And yet, we’re not as far along as we had hoped to be. Just last spring, rapidly diminishing COVID infection rates seemed to indicate the pandemic was nearing an end. As summer turned to fall, however, the more contagious Delta variant gained a foothold. Soon, case numbers and hospitalizations were rising again. That increase was widely blamed on the unvaccinated, creating a division that’s torn at the social fabric of our nation. These days, you’re either a vaccinated ‘good Canadian’ or a villainous ‘anti-vaxxer,’ forbidden from working in the public service, going to restaurants, gyms or sports events, or using public trans- portation. In a flagrant violation of the basic Canadian rights and freedoms that we all cherish, the prime minister issued an edict forbidding air travel, even for those with a nega-
tive COVID test. Increasingly, however, it’s becoming evident that the facts don’t justify a binary, zero-one distinction between vaccinated and unvaccinated. As we doublevaxxed are learning, to our disquiet, vaccination doesn’t provide the protection against the virus we had counted on. It’s now clear that fully-vaccinated persons are getting and transmitting the virus. A coach and 10 players of the fully-vaccinated Ottawa Senators hockey team tested positive for the virus. These players then infected their families. Similarly, hundreds of Canadian soldiers who participated in a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa had to be quarantined after a COVID19 outbreak. A spokesman for the military said “everyone participating in exercise was fully vaccinated.” And fully vaccinated singer Bryan Adams contracted the virus – twice. Ontario’s Dec. 10 COVID report that the vaccinated accounted for 57 per cent of new cases confirms the stark new reality that vaccine passports are not only unreliable, they’re dangerous. When I began research for this column, I was puzzled as to why those ‘protected’ by being vaccinated would worry about catching the virus from the unvaccinated. Now it’s those vilified unvaccinated who need to worry about the reverse. Yet the vaccination establishment powers on, with children as young as five being coaxed with candy into rolling up their sleeves – despite the fact that healthy children who contract the virus almost never get seriously ill. Just 17 Canadians under age 19 have died of the virus in the past 18 months, and most had serious
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Hope Lights the Night in Two Hills at Christmas Memorial Service this year. Her name was Vicky Kuzio. Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Whenever I said who would like to light Takayoshi Popowich was one of around a candle Vicky would always put her 30 people who gathered in the Two Hills hand up and she would always say the Centennial Hall on Dec. 12 to honour and same thing. She would say, Marlene, remember his Yewko who passed away please light a candle to our children, to this past August. our grandchildren, and to our great By his side throughout the Christmas grandchildren. Memorial Service was his grandmother Sharon Popowich, who said the service was a nice way to honour, celebrate and grieve. MC Cindy Krahn welcomed everyone and shared a very special message. She said, “Be kind to those with broken hearts. Please understand they are doing the best they can. Please remember there is no time frame for grief, no matter what or who the grief is for. Grief in one form or another will always be felt. Please know for some this is the absolute most difficult time of the Takayoshi Popowich and Grandmother year. The depths of the pain Sharon Popowich. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) can burst at the seams. Please remember to be empathetic, caring, and One particular thing about this candle most of all, be non-judgemental.” holder is that it had a little label hurricane Marlene Salmonson, Pastor of the Two lantern candle holder and I took it out into Hills United Church also delivered a prairie field on an extremely windy day special message titled: Let There Be and yet the candle did not go out. Light. Sometimes I feel that when we are grievThe first thing Salmonson when she ing, when we are in times of grief it feels came up to the podium was to light a as if we are in the middle of a hurricane candle in a hurricane lantern. She and sometimes it feels as if every tiny explained that, “In our church we have a wind, every breath of air can blow our joy tradition, right after our announcements, away. But I guess one of the wonders of we have what we call candles of hope, God is that eternal presence and that etercandles of concern, and candles of joy. nal love that God has for all of us. All of us I want to share something about one of here. All of us who are happy, who are sad our church members who passed away and those of us who are in a hurricane.”
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Two Hills RCMP Lay Charges in Carjacking and Pharmacy Break-in Two Hills RCMP Submitted On Nov. 16, 2021, at 5:46 am, the Two Hills RCMP received a 911 call of a carjacking of a pick-up truck with a firearm in the area of Highway 29 near Mundare, Alta. Weather at the time was severe and included heavy winds, snowfall and icy roadways. Two Hills RCMP responded and while enroute received information that a second carjacking had occurred at the same location and a car had been stolen. Upon arrival, police located the carjacked pickup truck and an additional pickup. One suspect was arrested at the scene. Based on evidence at the scene police believe that the suspects were involved in a break and enter to a pharmacy in Mundare that had been reported to the Vegreville RCMP on Nov. 16, 2021, at 3:28 a.m., where a large quantity of drugs had been stolen. The break and enter
had also involved a stolen pick-up truck being driven into the premises. That truck was later found burned in a rural area. At approximately 8:45 am, Two Hills RCMP located the stolen car abandoned in the area of Range Road 190 and Township Road 580. Further investigation found that a Good Samaritan assisted the suspects and gave them a ride to Waskatenau, Alta. The Eastern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, Saddle Lake Crime Reduction Unit, the RCMP Police Dog Service, and Smoky Lake RCMP attended a motel in Waskatenau and arrested the remaining three suspects. At the time of the arrests, a shotgun and ammunition were also seized by police. Tyrone Jermaine Hunter (28) of Edmonton; Daniel John Sunday (40) of Whitefish Lake First Nations, Alta.; Kody Kruz Baptiste (27) of Vilna, Alta.; and Miriam Nicole
Bruno (28) of Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alta., are charged with: • Theft of a truck • Break, enter, and commit theft • Arson • Possession of property obtained by crime Hunter, Sunday, and Bruno are further charged with two counts of Robbery with a Firearm and several other firearms-related offences. Kody Baptiste is also charged with three counts of Failing to Comply with Release Order. Daniel Sunday was charge with two counts of failing to comply with a release order. All four are scheduled to appear in Vegreville Provincial Court on Jan. 10, 2022.
Two Hills RCMP Continue to Investigate Andrew Fire Hall Break-in Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Two Hills RCMP Sgt. Robert Daisley said they are continuing to investigate the break and enter at the Andrew Fire Hall which occurred during the night of November 27-28. Friday, December 17, 2021 Saturday, December 18, 2021 “At this time there are no suspects and any information that 5 9 17 18 22 35 43 4 2 8 23 27 37 46 18 members of the public can contribute would be appreciated,” EXTRA: 1816890 EXTRA: 2134474 stated Sgt. Daisley. Members of the public can phone the Two Hills RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers if they have any information related to Friday, December 17, 2021 Saturday, December 18, 2021 the crime. 9 14 16 33 39 46 49 38 2 10 15 16 20 49 18 Sgt. Daisley said he is aware of at least two other recent breakEXTRA: 2134474 EXTRA: 1816890 ins at fire halls within a couple of hour’s drive of here. While the Andrew Fire Hall is owned by the Village of Andrew, operations fall under the Lamont County Regional Fire Services. Other fire halls that fall under their umbrella include: Bruderheim, Lamont, Chipman, Mundare and Andrew. Regional Fire Chief Shayne Milliken was unavailable for comment, but Lamont County Communications Coordinator Jay Zaal said the value of the property stolen was between $40,000 and $60,000. Zaal said, a Jaws of Life vehicle extraction unit and other miscellaneous items including a mechanics tool set were stolen. While the loss covered through insurance, Zaal said the replacement products need to be ordered and shipped, and that can take time to fulfill. Zaal said, “It is disheartening because a lot of these types of tools were fundraised for and purchased using this and taxpayer funds. In Andrew, the challenge is having A D V E RT I S E Y O U R H O M E B U S I N E S S H E R E for the specialty equipment and vehicle extraction tools available for immediate response. There will be logistics of getting these tools to an incident, and that could LAWN CARE affect the lives of people travelling through Gayle Speidel GRASS CUTTING FLOWER BEDS www.GayleSpeidel.norwex.biz that area. SNOW REMOVAL Vegreville He confirmed there were two previous 780-543-9768 & Area Vegreville - 780.915.9046 break-ins at other fire halls, (Bruderheim Mundare and Mundare). “We are working on meaSalon & Barber sures to increase security around this and 780-221-7193 for the Andrew fire hall.” Kerry Beitz Owner / Hairstylist Yardvark Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz said he Snow knows of nine other fire stations in the Walk-ins Welcome 5216 - 50 St. Mundare, AB Removal area that have had break-ins. He said they -Snow Clearing/Removal need to get smarter faster than the crimi-Residential Sidewalks/Driveways -Commercial Sidewalks/Parking Lots nals and there will be upgrades to the -Bobcat Loader -Rotating Broom/Bucket -Snow Blower security system. As to how much that will 780-632-6727 -Dump Trailer -Backpack Blower A Class 5 Wayne Billingsley 4830 - 54 St., Vegreville cost or how long it will take to put that into Instructor Driving Across from Galleria Mall 780-603-3702 School Wayne Neufeld place is unknown at this time. vegrevilledriverstraining@gmail.com With Prices to suit Seniors 780-603-8186 Goertz said firefighters feel mentally let vegrevilledrivingschool.com NO G.S.T. down and cannot understand how crimiThe Sound Choice nals can put communities at risk. “But CUSTOM EAR PLUGS when you look at the criminal element By appointment only they have no morals or ethics.” Call Alan Call 780-632-2861 As a Village, Goertz said they have 780-632-9762 to book your home directory ad space. email: MJHearing@yahoo.ca notified their neighbours of the situation and assistance will be provided if they
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Vegreville Town Council Appoints Interim CAO decision. Council is incredibly appreciative of Mr. Casey’s willingness to stay on with the Town of Vegreville until we’re absolutely certain we’ve found the right person for what is an incredibly vital role. We thank him for his commitment to this process and our community, stated Mayor Tim MacPhee. While Mr. Casey has called Vegreville home for nearly thirty years, he’s been the Town of Vegreville’s Corporate Services
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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club December Report
Vegreville 4-H Beef Club members at Vegreville Christmas Bureau. (Corbyn Ziegler/Submitted Photo)
Corbyn Ziegler Club Reporter It’s been a busy month for the Vegreville 4-H Beef members. December started off with our Christmas party at the Vegreville Bowling Lanes. We had lots of fun bowling followed by a gift exchange. On December 12th we had our monthly meeting to
discuss and plan upcoming events. Each of the members made 10 Christmas cards that were delivered to a few of the senior homes in Vegreville on December 14th. We also spent time shopping for toys and items at Vegreville Drug Mart with the decision to donate $500 towards the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. The club is appreciative of Vegreville Drug Mart for supporting us.
After shopping, the club headed over to the Vegreville Christmas Bureau where we spent the evening sorting toys and other items. We are very grateful to be able to help out in the community. The members and their families in the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Lending a Helping Hand at Christmastime Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Volunteers with the Christmas Hamper Program were busy packing boxes of food the morning of Dec. 16 at the Tofield Community Hall. One of those volunteers was Greg Litwin, who has chaired the Christmas Hamper Program for the past 10 years. “I was just seeing a need in the community and wanted to help out.” Litwin said the Christmas Hamper Program is run in conjunction with the Tofield and Area Food Bank and recipients are from Tofield and Ryley as well as the rural areas in between those two communities. Referrals come through Tofield-Beaver County West FCSS, and this holiday season a total of 115 Christmas hampers will be delivered to individuals and families in the area. It’s a full four days of picking, sorting, packing and distribut-
Volunteers collect and check off items for the food hampers. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
ing the food hampers, and Litwin wouldn’t have it any other way. “Helping the less fortunate is what it’s all about.” Litwin said the way the community gives back, whether it be through food or monetary donations or volunteers is “just incredible” and is thankful for all of their contributions. Each year awareness of the program grows, and Litwin is so appreciative of the efforts of all the individuals, families, students, organizations and businesses who
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provide assistance. He said the Town of Tofield, Village of Ryley, and Beaver Country are contribute greatly by donating funds for them to be able to purchase turkeys, hams, potatoes, carrots for a couple of festive meals. The Christmas Hamper Program also has an Angel Tree in both the Tofield and Ryle Post Office’s where people can come in and take a tag off the tree, shop for a particular item, and return with the gift. One added touch are Christmas cards that are created by Kindergarten to Grade 4 students from C.W. Sears School. “There are Christmas Cards for each of the hampers. It’s a nice touch.” Volunteer Brenda Chehade has been helping out for the past six or seven years, and said involving the youth is a great way for them to give back and realize the difference their contributions make.
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Darrel Harder is a resident of Heritage House who is known around the place as a person with a good sense of humour and a joker. “I decorated the door of my room and the foyer near it with a fish pond, snowflakes, and candy canes because I used to hunt and fish and I did this project to be different. I am always trying to be do unique things around here,” he admitted. MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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just as much fun as the youngsters, and said it was so great to be able to have an in-person activity for the kids to enjoy. The library, which currently has about 200 patrons, has kept very active throughout Covid, added Bielesch. Some of the offerings that have been made available to patrons included take home craft bags, curbside pick up and story time in the park.
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Library Assistant Manager Dorie Jackson and Library Manager Jacqie Carek. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Bielesch said Library Manager Jacqie Carek is “excellent at developing programs” and has a few ideas up her sleeve for the coming year. One of the ideas is soup day where patrons will have the opportunity to prepare recipes from some of the cookbooks at the library. Another idea is setting up a seed library so patrons would be able to harvest their own seeds. Bielesch said the program would be supported by the community, and would be a great opportunity to engage with folks from the community. Between Jan. 1-Feb. 28 patrons will be able to log how many hours they are reading which allows their name to be entered into a draw. Bielesch is hoping they will be able to resume in-house activities in 2022. She said Thursday afternoon tea with the seniors was very popular as well as Friday afternoon movies with students when they were not in classes. New for the holiday season are adult and family Christmas baskets that are filled with festive books, movies, puzzles, games and goodies. Patrons have also spent time in recent weeks decorating cardboard gingerbread men and houses as well as premade gingerbread kits to assemble, decorate and eat if desired. The library is also a member of the Northern Lights Library System, which offers access to a greater variety of products and services for patrons to enjoy at no additional charge.
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Children were given a double treat when they met Santa. They had their photo taken with the jolly fellow and watched a Christmas movie at North Pointe Community Church in Vegreville on December 17, 18, and 19. There was also free hot chocolate for families at this event and a different movie was offered each night. Pastor Calvin Somerville said they held this event because they wanted to do something for the community that was a bit different.
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I spoke not a word and went straight to my work, And fixed all the leaks with a turn and a jerk. Then a twist of the knob, and my wife was aglow, She cried as she said, "You're my Santa, you know." I sprang up the stairs to go hop in my chair, And thought, "These are the reasons I'm loosing my hair!" So I stopped by the kitchen and grabbed a new beer, 'Cause that and a nap is called "Holiday Cheer!"
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Tributes MEMORIAM
OLINECK, Margaret May 26, 1929 - December 28, 2005 In loving memory of Mom (Gramma) Down the path of memories We softly tread today Thoughts of you are always with us As life goes along its way We cannot halt the hands of time Or live again the past But in our hearts are memories That will forever last Each heart is like a treasure chest That’s filled with souvenirs It’s where we keep the memories We’ve gathered through the years And nothing is more beautiful Than the memories we have of you They remind us that you were special God must have thought so too Lovingly remembered by Len, George, Dawn and families
SOROTSKY, Bill December 27, 2017 In loving memory of our father, grandfather & great grandfather. Today recalls the memory Of a loved one gone to rest And those who think of him Are those who loved him best The flowers we lay upon his grave May wither and decay But the love for him who lies beneath Will never fade away Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family
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LUKENCHUK Mary and Metro We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. We think of you silently, and often say your names. We have so many memories and that will never change. As we spend another Christmas apart, Always know that we hold you deep within our hearts. Love always, Your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
SARAFINCHAN, William October 1, 1923 - December 27, 1997 His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could. His voice was always raised in praise, His words were wise and good. Dear Father, since you’ve gone away, The ones you loved so true Try hard to carry on way We know you’d want us to. Forever loved & remembered By Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
MARTYSHUK, John August 7, 1937 - December 9, 2021 John was born in Smoky Lake, Alberta to parents Rose and William Martyshuk. He is predeceased by his parents and by his siblings Ann Tough, George Cebuliak and Mike Martyshuk. He is survived by his brother Alex Martyshuk and sister Stella Wozny both from Edmonton and by many nieces and nephews around Canada. John was proud to have persevered with his education to become a journeyman electrician. After retiring he served his community in the Mundare area by volunteering his services as an electrician. John’s family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Lamont Hospital and Auxiliary Care for their kind and patient care of John for the past 2 years. Cremation has taken place and internment will be at a later date to be determined. Condolences may be shared at parkmemorial.com
WARAWA, Roman December 26, 2007 We take this special moment, To turn our thoughts to Dad. Thank him for the home he gave For all the things we had. He strived so hard from day to day, And never once complained. With steady hands, he worked so hard And kept the family name. He taught us that hard work pays off You reap just what you sow. He said that if you tend your crops, Your field will overflow. We see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind And when we fall along the path, He picks us up again. Forever in our hearts, Rudy and Theresa, Jason and Steven
DOLINSKI, Russell In Loving Memory of Our Dear Husband, Father and Grandfather Russell A. Dolinski 1936 - 2020 In Our Hearts We thought of you today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is your keepsake. With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart. Always Remembered And Loved By Zinnia and The Ewanchuk & Kuzio Families
KOKOTAILO, Victoria July 13, 1925 - December 25, 2019 In Loving Memory of our Dear Mother and Baba We think about you with love always As you left us with peaceful memories Of happy years we have shared. Our hearts still ache in sadness Every time we reminisce. Secret tears still come and go As we lost you two years ago. Quietly remembered every day Deeply missed along life’s way. We hold you close within our hearts Remembering your kindness, generosity, And happy days together. God has you in His keeping and You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your everlasting love. Always remembered and deeply missed by Wally, Sherry, Jordan, Daniel and Kayla. Vichnaya Pamyat
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LASCHOWSKI, Mary On December 13, 2021 Mary Laschowski of Two Hills passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years. Mary is survived by two daughters and two sons, Eva (Ernie) Sydora, Terry (Valerie), Sharon (Terry) Dmytriw, and Garry (Diane); eleven grandchildren; fourteen greatgrandchildren; one sister, Josie Proskiw; and two sisters-in-law, Elsie Elkow and Francis Elkow. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph; parents, Dmytro and Annie Elkow; two brothers, Bill and Nick Elkow; brother-in-law, Jack Proskiw; and nephew, Darrell Elkow. Funeral service Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Two Hills Centennial Hall, Two Hills. The service will be livestreamed at www.parkmemorial.com by selecting “webcasting” from Mary Laschowski Book of Memories. Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating with interment in Two Hills Cemetery. In lieu of floral tributes, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church or Two Hills Long Term Care-Furniture Project. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
LOTOSKI, David Wayne May 17, 1959 – December 14, 2021 On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, David Wayne Lotoski, of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 62 years. David is survived by his loving family, his wife of 31 years, Diane; two daughters Brittany (Stephen) Hrabec and granddaughter Isla and Christine (Layton Hauca); his father Marshall; mother-in-law Angela Ewaschuk; siblings Eugene, Shirley Bortnick and Robert; along with numerous relatives and friends. David was predeceased by his mother Gloria and niece Nicole. A Private Divine Liturgy for family was held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church” or to “Mass Offerings.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
GARRED, JOHN January 21, 1921 – December 15, 2021 On December 15th, our father John Edmund Howard Garred of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Andrew, passed away at the age of 100 years– he was short 5 weeks of his 101st Birthday!! John leaves behind his 7 children: Amy (Lawrence) Tychkowsky, Allan (Rita) Garred, Laura (Jim) Zabrick, Susan (John Kastelen), Joanne (Eugene) Perepeletza, Karen Everall (Blair Hallett) and Audrey Johnson; daughter-in-law Frances Schlag; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his first wife Jennie (the mother of his 9 children); his second wife Mary; daughter Colleen; son Gary; grandson Ronald Perepeletza; parents William and Amelia Garred; brother Laverne (Katie) Garred; son-in-law Don Everall. A Funeral Service for family was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Pastor Darren Driedger officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Sunshine Club. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
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OBITUARY Joe was a very independent man with strong convictions and true integrity. Being a thoughtful, considerate, hard working man, Joe was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, his many friends and his preferred charities when needed. Upon his retirement from Telus in 1993, his pastimes were building/fixing computers for friends, maintaining his acreage and tinkering with his vehicles and acreage equipment. He so enjoyed visiting with friends and family, traveling to California in the winters, and especially, relaxing in his self-designed home on his acreage for almost 40 years. We all love Joe and miss him dearly but with time we will laugh and hold our cherished memories of Joe close to our hearts ♥. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Salvation Army, in Joe’s memory. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
TETREAU, Joseph On December 18, 2021 Mr. Joseph Tetreau of Namao passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years with family by his side. Left to cherish his memory are his 6 siblings, Mary Louise Toner of Edmonton, Georgena (Marvin) Kolodychuk of Vegreville, Paul (Betty) Tetreau of Edmonton, Gloria (Cameron) McDonald of Edmonton, Albertine (Darryl) Vinet of Vegreville, and Gerard Tetreau of Edmonton as well as his 15 nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his loving parents Alphonse (Punch) and Marguerite (Peggy) Tetreau of Vegreville, brother-in-law, Jack Toner, niece, Jill Farrell.
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URICHUK, Terry Thank you The Family of Terry Urichuk would like to express our heartfelt thank you to everyone that has reached out to us in every way to express their condolences. We truly appreciate all that has been done and given to comfort us at this time. A big thank you to everyone that helped Terry and us by transporting him to appointments, all the health care people attend to him over the years, taking him fishing, looking after his yard, or just taking him out for a drive we are truly grateful for your help. His memory will be eternal. The Urichuk Family ZACHARUK, Kenneth Michael December 5, 1956 – December 9, 2021 It is with deep sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Kenneth Michael Zacharuk of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Vegreville, at the age of 65 years. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Lyndsay; children Michael, Gabriel and Giselle; his mother Olga Zacharuk; father-in-law Braithe Breadner; brother John (Andrea); nephew Evan (Jessica); greatnieces Hailey and Lily; along with numerous relatives and friends. Kenneth was predeceased by his father William Zacharuk. A Private Funeral Service for family will be held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Fr. Benny Ambrosie officiating, followed by the interment in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
ZIEGLER, Gordon Edward The family of Gordon Ziegler would like to thank everyone for the support we have received. The flowers, cards, food, donations, condolences and prayers were sincerely appreciated. Thank you as well to the compassionate staff at Autumn Rose, Reverend Pamela Milton and to Babas Best Catering. Our dad lived a full and satisfying life and his smile and positive attitude will always be remembered.
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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and area residents share their own favourite Christmas memories with the Vegreville News Advertiser Personally, “I remember the magic of thinking the Sears catalogue that was the magazine for Santa’s workshop and the North Pole where Santa lived was at the North West Territories. I don’t remember thinking that his elves lived over there, but sometimes, today when I think about Northern Canada, I still imagine him over there,” stated Rosanne Fortier. Tamara Ann Bahrynowsky said she likes the lights, the Christmas music, Holiday movies, going to a restaurant and getting a white hot chocolate with a chi tea bag, driving around the houses and seeing all the Christmas decorations on the homes with her children. “Christmas isn’t about the gifts we receive; it is about spending time with our loved ones,” Tamara added.
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in 2000 by a committee consisting of 5 members from various departments at the Two Hills Health Centre, (THHC) : Donna Soprovich, Sharon GoodmanPopowich, Kathy Sawchuk, Jeannie Hare, and Cindy (Wolanuk) Krahn. The service was entitled: “Memory Tree Light-Up and Service of Remembrance.” It was held in the lobby of the Two Hills Health Centre and “bulbs” could be purchased in memory of lost loved ones. A reading of all of the names was done as part of the service and a Christmas tree was ceremoniously lit with the purchased bulbs.” Locations of event changed over the years, and Krahn said support and the number of community members involved with the event has grown.
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hope lights - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 are dealing with. Above all, I would ask that you make yourself known to those who don’t know you and they would come to the saving knowledge of your son. So, they too may have eternal life through you.”
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town. We’re right on Highway 16, have the best internet around so there’s no need to go elsewhere.” Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee said, “They brought their very unique approach to RV parts to the dragons, and the dragons thought their business plan was worth supporting. The best part was hearing the story of getting ready for the show in Toronto, buying an RV, cutting it apart and moving it around can hardly wait to find out what the next steps in the process will be for these young entrepreneurs.” Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce General Manager Michelle Henderson said, “The Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce is extremely proud of a member business that it has built, thrived and succeeded to this level. That shows that you don’t need to be in a big center to have a big impact. Young Farts RV Parts is not only a benefit to our business community, but to our community as a whole with their enthusiasm and passion! The Vegreville News Advertiser reached out to the young entrepreneurs, but had not received a comment prior to press time. An auto generated message stated they are currently closed for the season.
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For the Holidays FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Yes, things could be much worse at Christmas time. A sense of humour goes a long way to bring some holly jolly to the holiday season. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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DON’T DRINK & DRIVE Because There’s So Much to Celebrate Your health is important. Your friends and family are precious. Your reputation is valuable. Your freedom is priceless. Life is irreplacable. When you decide to drive impaired, you risk it all Respect yourself and others by committing to a sober ride home this Holiday Season!
We Will Celebrate Differently This Year, But The Choice is Still Yours. 1. Be a designated driver. 2. Make plans with a designated driver. 3. Plan a ride home with a car service or friend. 4. Call a taxi. 5. Make overnight plans. 6. Attend a sober celebration.
