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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Santa and Mrs. Claus made a surprise visit to Mundare on December 16.

They travelled up and down the

main street, making a stop to visit the children outside of the Funshine Child Development Centre before taking a ride in Jason Kowal’s limousine to the outdoor skating rink in Whitetail Crossing subdivision.

The famous couple were greeted with enthusiasm and excitement and enjoyed listening to the children sing Christmas carols and share their special Christmas wishes.

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RCMP files from December 14 - 20 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser December 14 00:02 – Report of a residential alarm in Vegreville called in as a door sensor and panic. Members attended and found the residence secure. No breakin occurred and no one was home.

Members spoke to the homeowner who was not in town.

16:21 – Complaint of mischief where the subject broke a window and threatened the complainant at a residence in Vegreville. Members attended, spoke to the complainant, and reviewed CCTV. The subject, known to police, later turned himself in at the RCMP at the detachment.

The subject was arrested and released with documents for court.

December 15 13:59 – Complaint received from a person living in Ontario. The caller stated that her mother who lives in Vegreville has her bible and will not give it back. Additional information was provided stating that the grandmother has attempted to retrieve the bible.

18:06 – Complaint of a dangerous semi-truck on Hwy 16 that was flashing high beams and driving in the center of the roadway. Both vehicles ended up at a Vegreville parking lot and had a verbal argument. Members attended and spoke to both parties with one indicating “road rage”. The parties were warned about their conduct.

December 16 01:37 – Complaint regarding a roommate who brought a visitor into the home who does not live with them in violation of COVID rules. The complainant did not want police to attend since the visitor had left but wanted the police to be aware.

19:54 – Report of elder abuse. The complainant reports that his elderly mother has been receiving harassing phone calls. Under investigation.

22:20 – Traffic stop conducted for obscured (dirty) license plate in Vegreville. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The 23-year-old female driver along with four passengers including two youth, all from Saddle Lake were arrested for possession of stolen property. All were later released with documents for court. The vehicle was recovered.

December 17 09:01 – Report of an abandoned black Jeep Cherokee in the County of Minburn near RR 142 and TWP 534.

Members attended and confirmed the

vehicle was stolen out of Edmonton.

The vehicle was abandoned but members did find personal belongings inside which may help identify the suspects. The vehicle was towed and secured for the owner. The owner was spoken to. The suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

11:16 – Report of harassing communications and possible threats. The caller indicated that a family member was threatened on a social media “rant and rave” website. Members reviewed the posts and found that there were no actual threats made, however, the posts were not nice. ***No one is surprised*** 14:58 – Report of a computer scam.

While on his computer the complainant’s screen froze and a message popped up stating that he needed to call Microsoft and they would fix his computer for $323. The complainant called them, let them in his computer, then later sent them a cheque. Later he

38-year-old male from Vegreville has been charged with three counts total.

Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats, and Intimidation. Investigation is ongoing.

23:13 – Curfew check on an individual under conditions to be at home between 22:00 and 06:00. The 48-year-old male from Vegreville was not home but members spoke to him. He indicated that his vehicle had broken down. Members returned later that night and provided him additional paperwork for court.

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20:02 – Call received regarding individuals involved in two other calls earlier in the week. The caller, a third party claimed there was an assault, however, the victim did not want to press charges or provide any information.

23:34 – Report of an abandoned vehicle in Vegreville. Members attended and confirmed the vehicle had been stolen from a rental company. During the investigation, it was determined that the renter of the vehicle had not returned the vehicle which is ultimately a contract dispute.

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realized this was a scam, called his bank to stop payment on the cheque, and was provided information for the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre.

December 18

10:42 – Another call received from roommates not getting along. There is a disagreement about food, groceries, and cooking utensils. Members suggested that they find a way to get along or part ways. This is not a police matter.

14:26 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately five tickets including one for speeding which netted the driver a ticket with a voluntary penalty of $373. The driver from Lloydminster travelling 150 kmph on Hwy 16.

22:00 – Report of threats made between individuals who were involved in a previous call earlier in the week. A

07:48 – Report of a suspicious person at the back door of the neighbour’s house overnight. Members attended and found the doorknob was smashed but entry was not gained to the house.

The homeowner was notified.

Investigation is ongoing.

16:03 – Dueling roommates return.

Report of an argument between adult roommates who were involved in two other calls this week. Members investigated. One indicated that they would be moving out the next day and both stated that they would avoid each other.

During the week there were 71 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 5 false 911s, 1 animal strike, 2 wellbeing checks, 2 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 14 tickets from traffic enforcement.

Thanks to all of our readers for reading the Blotter. We wish you all the best and hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Staff Sergeant Terry Hyggen, Arthur Beaudette, and everyone at the RCMP and the News Advertiser.

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Vegreville Town Council Passes 2021 Budget Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Vegreville town council passed its 2021 operating budget and capital plans at its December 14 meeting.

Corporate Services Director Paul Casey stated, “The 2021 Budget was impacted by the potential impacts of COVID-19 on Town operations and expected reductions in Provincial Funding for both the Town’s three-year Operating Plan and five-year Capital Plan.

During the budgeting process, Administration worked with Council to deliver a fair and balanced budget that included a reduction in property taxes without causing a significant reduction in services provided by the Town, and increasing user fees where appropriate.

The three-year operating plan includes the following key items for the 2021 Operating Budget: • 2% reduction in property taxes for the municipal portion of property taxes only, resulting in an overall reduction in tax revenue collected in 2021, of approximately $188,000; • A reduction on the property tax rate for small businesses by increasing the discount on Non-Residential Taxes to 20% from the previous 15%, relative to other non-residential businesses, resulting in further savings to small business of approximately $58,000; • One-time provincial funding of $617,000 to offset impacts of the COVID19 Pandemic. These funds will be used for various projects throughout the community using local businesses to complete.

• Adjustments to certain user fees resulting in additional revenue of approximately $180,000; • Creation of a new $5 monthly charge on Utility bills for an Infrastructure Replacement Fee which will generate approximately $151,000 annually, and will be earmarked for the Infrastructure Reserve to offset reductions in Provincial Government grant funding for infrastructure in the current and future years; and • 0% Cost of Living Adjustment for salaries and wages in 2021.

Mayor Tim MacPhee said the increase in utility

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fees would cost $84 more a year but would be offset by the two percent decrease in property taxes, and residents would probably save more than $84 a year in taxes. Residents will pay $1 more per month increase for Residential Garbage Collection and Recycling, and $5 more per month for new Infrastructure Replacement Fee. The five-year capital plan includes the 2021 capital budget and capital plans for each of 2022 through 2025. The 2021 capital budget within the five-year capital plan totals $11,799,005 and includes the following:

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Estimated Cost $200,000 30,000 196,505 120,000 47,500 209,000 46,000 1,050,000 9,900,000 $11,799,005

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Time to Take a Breath Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It is a fact of life in the world of editorial that there is no shortage of topics to write about on any given day. As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow morning, someone or something, somewhere will be doing something that confounds or amazes us. It could be a politician, a criminal, weird science, or nature. This week I am changing things up a little and want to NOT talk about the obvious.

I could write about COVID and the new, faster spreading strain (B.1.1.7) in the UK which has prompted a small exodus and many countries to halt all transportation to and from. I could write about the announcement that the carbon tax in Canada will increase from its current $30 per tonne of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to $170 per tonne in 2030 – an increase of 566 percent over 10 years. On the technology front, there’s the massive cyberattack that has hit targets worldwide including the US, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, Britain, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Notable breaches include the US Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and Department of Energy. Then of course there is the porch pirate that took the bait and stole a box of dirty cat litter from someone’s front porch after only being left out for 40 minutes.

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exhausted, or maybe just tired. There is lots of talk about COVID fatigue and right now while we must stay vigilant, we also need a break.

I think that now is the right time to take a break AND a deep breath. After all, there are many other things to discuss and put our thoughts on. For many, the season brings thoughts of hope and giving. For others it’s all about making snowmen, learning to skate, and doing some sledding. There are enough positive things to think about that we can avoid negative news for a day or more.

For hockey fans, we might be able to watch some World Junior action starting on Christmas day. While the tournament has hit some bumps already, cancelling six pre-tournament games, we start with three games on the 25th including USA vs RUS at 7:30 pm. Canada, as is the tradition, takes to the ice Boxing Day playing GER at 4:00 pm and the tournament continues until January 5th when both Bronze and Gold Medal games take place. I for one will need to be in a media blackout for part of those two weeks.

Look up and you will see a celestial event not seen since 1623. December 21 was the Jupiter, Saturn conjunction. Our winter solstice marks the day the two planets line up so closely as to appear as one bright point in the sky. The “Great Conjuncture” has also been associated with doomsday prophecies and mysterious beliefs. If the skies are clear, it’s a good time to simply look up and enjoy the view.

While looking up at the sky, take note of the moon. It’s just hanging out there like usual, but recently, it was announced that a Canadian astronaut will be part of the crew that will voyage into deep space (not Star Trek deep space). The Canadian will take part in phase two of NASA’s Artemis program planned for 2023. If things go as planned, Canada will officially become the second country in history to have an astronaut fly around the moon.

In other science news, there have been interesting developments in energy. The clean energy front has seen breakthroughs in hydrogen production, solid-state batteries, (coming to a vehicle near you in 2021), and solar PV panels that approach 30 percent efficiency.

I have no doubt that if we look hard enough, we will also find some great puppy or kitten stories. In fact, there are some kittens in this week’s classifieds looking for a forever home. If you don’t need another occupant in your house, there are always endless cat videos on the internet to keep you smiling.

When you’re done looking around, look across the table, across the room, or even across the fence. We are all stressed, but we should also all be able to agree that we could use a little more kindness in our days. Check on your friends and family, wave to a neighbour, and take a breath, and ponder your words before you speak.

This season means different things to different people. For all of us, it can also mean being kinder and seeing the good in people and the positives in our world. It all starts with taking a deep breath.

“Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” ― Reinhold Niebuhr To all of our readers; Merry Christmas and have a wonderful holiday season, however you celebrate it.

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Bühler Industries to Cease Operations in Vegreville

Buhler Industries will be closing its Vegreville facility next September.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee said he did not expect to hear the news that Bühler Industries would be closing down its operation next September.

MacPhee said the farm implement manufacturer has been one of the largest employers in town since he’s lived in the community and he did not see the announcement coming.

“As far as what will come next or what we could do about it, I’m not sure.” He did say they will be looking at a couple of different angles and be in conversation with the provincial government and the MLA to see if there’s anything that we could do to help them stay or try to find someone else to come into that facility.

MacPhee said the original manufacturing business was started in Vegreville by a couple of long-term residents of the community. The founders of the business were John Yakimetz and Eugene Demkiw.

Eugene Demkiw said his business partner has since passed away, but they started EZEE-ON in 1960. They manufactured discs, plows, air seeders, and tractor loaders for large acre farmers. “EZEE-ON obtained a patent for a loader that took less than two minutes to install on a farm tractor and two minutes to remove from a tractor. It could be used for other farm uses like tillage.

“EZEE-ON was the only loader manufacturer like that in North America. We named our business EZEE-ON because of how easy it was to mount and remove the loader for other use on the farm. To manufacture this equipment we purchased two Blacksmith Shops in town, adding to the two places we had already.”

He went on to say, “The first EZEE-ON loader was sold to Mr. Nester Homeniuk from New Kiew, Alberta.” In 1964 Demkiw and Yakimetz built a new plant on what is the current location of Bühler Industries which is located on the west side of Vegreville at 51 Avenue and 62 Street. In 1969 they began manufacturing large

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90 Years Ago – December 24, 1930

There was no fuss or ceremony over the opening of the new Duvernay-Brosseau bridge, which took place on Saturday.

Vegreville people have been watching the construction on the bridge with a great deal of interest and will be gratified to learn that is has at last been completed. The bridge comprises four steel spans of 250 feet each, the traffic floor standing about 40 feet above the eater. It is the largest piece of bridge work on the government’s program this year and is said to be the largest purely traffic bridge in the province. At a total cost of slightly over $171,000, the work has come well within the estimate provided for the purpose.

Changes to the Highways Traffic Act include asking all motor drivers at night be compelled to deflect the ray of their lights to prevent a glare in the eyes of approaching drivers, that all horse drawn vehicles travelling on main and secondary highways after dark be compelled to carry lights, and that the width of loads carried by trucks on the highways be limited to eight feet.

75 Years Ago – December 19, 1945

All Canadian men of military age should be required to serve a training period in one of the dominion’s three services. Hon. Colin Gibson, minister of national defence for air, said at a press conference in Halifax.

Next to wool, silk is the most important of animal products used in weaving. In all probability it was in China that attention was first drawn to the rearing of silk-worms and the manufacture of silk.

Chinese history of legend ascribes to Si-ling-she the honor of having discovered the art of spinning and weaving silk. She lived about 2700 B.C. and for her discovery she was revered as a saint.

The movement of refugees from Great Britain, the haven of those who fled before the German terror, is in full swing. Many thousands of Persons from more than 30 countries have gone, are on their way, or are preparing to return to their home lands. Last to go are the German exiles.

The largest piece of optical glass ever obtained for a scientific instrument prism weighs 379 pounds; it is now undergoing the annealing process after which it will be ground and polished for use in a telescope.

50 Years Ago – December 13, 1970

Bill Slipp was elected president of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce succeeding Robert E. Robert who has served during the last year.

On completion of the babysitting course sponsored by the Vegreville Jaycettes, the following students have received their certificates: Sandra Elder, Debbie Field, Shelley Toderovich, Annette Stefancik, Linda Imeson, Kathy Greene, Grace Stefancik, Gina Skitch and Dean Ziegler.

Art Ziegler was installed Exalter Ruler of the Vegreville Elks Lodge at a ceremony at the Elks Hall.

The Miss V.C.H.S. Pageant held on Monday was a smashing success. Winners in the Pageant were: Gwen Ziegler, fourth runner up; Linda Westrom, third runner up; Ruby Dubuc, second runner up; Katy Iftody, first runner up; and our Queen Miss V.C.H.S. Kin Fowle.

In a volleyball tournament held at Innisfree between Minburn, Buffalo Coulee, Lavoy and St. Martin’s School, St. Martin’s girls finally broke Lavoy’s dominance of volleyball supremacy. They did it by defeating the Lavoy team in a crucial series. The St. Martin’s team consisted of: Michelle Stawkow, Cecile Gulbault, Darlene Tarapacki (captain) Annette Stefancik, Debby Lacusta (co-captain) Darlene Pagee, Donna Dubuc, Grace Stefancik, Torie Sribney, Sheila Cartier, Rose Thostenson, and Mr. Harold Mori (Coach).

25 Years Ago – December 19, 1995

Daniel Stepanik of Innisfree has been named to the Lakeland College board of governors for the next three years. Stepanik served for five years as a trustee on the County of Minburn board of education, including two years as chairman. He was also mayor of the Village of Innisfree from 1983 to 1989. A lifetime resident of the area he ran a bulk fuel station and farm implements business for many years.

St. Mary’s basketball teams are busy. On the weekend the boys and girls basketball teams played in Rimbey. The boys won the tournament and the girls played surprisingly well, considering they only had one practice.

The St. Martin’s grade one choir delighted the audience with their performance of When Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney and Underneath the Stars so Bright at the Rotary Club’s Carol Festival.

St. Mary’s School Saints choir sang What Child is This and Take a Walk Through Bethlehem during the same Carol Festival.

Two Hills council approved the development of a church in the old Marshal Wells building. The Full Gospel Christian Church congregation will look into establishing a church on the site.

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The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. A maximum of 150 words is preferred. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Alberta’s Rising Crime Rate Begs More Policing, Not Less Paz Gomez Frontier Centre for Public Policy The year is not yet over, and Calgary has already recorded more than 26 homicides, after 20 in 2019. Edmonton has witnessed a 90 percent spike in assaults with weapons or causing bodily harm.

Unbelievably, rather than tackling this escalating violence head-on, officials have joined a utopian crusade against police.

Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi both support the “defund the police” movement. They are a reminder of how, mimicking radicals in the United States, Canadian activists have succeeded in taking a once marginal idea to the mainstream.

These days, it seems restating the obvious is not redundant but urgent: defunding the police is a distraction from the real security problems affecting Albertan cities, such as the growth of gangs and rural crimes.

In late May, shortly after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the ensuing turmoil, a black woman, Regis Korchinski-Paquet, fell to her death from an apartment balcony in Toronto. The incident garnered national attention and brought thousands to the streets. Protesters, including Black Lives Matter Canada, blamed her death on police intervention.

A subsequent detailed report by Ontario’s copwatchdog Special Investigations Unit exonerated the Toronto police. The inquiry pointed out officers even tried to de-escalate the situation with an emergency responder.

The finding, however, didn’t halt the anti-police movement, which was well underway with political support. Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, continued to fan the flames tweeting, “Regis Korchinski-Paquet died because of police intervention. She needed help, and her life was taken instead.”

Defunding the police is not a literal demand, save for the more radical factions. Most Canadians would actually like to reallocate police funds to prevention, mental health, public transit, education, and other public services.

In July, an Ipsos

poll found that 51 percent of Canadians polled support the reallocation of police funds. Those under the age of 38 are more supportive of defunding the police, with an approval rate ranging from 63 percent for generation Z to 77 percent for millennials. In contrast, only 40 percent of Canadians over the age of 55 favour the movement.

Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta’s unemployment rate had been worrisome for years. Difficult conditions in the oil and gas industry, upon which the province’s economy heavily depends, have underpinned an increase in overall crime since 2018.

The Edmonton and Calgary mayors won’t address that. Paying lip service to austerity, Nenshi argues the police are the highest cost of Calgary’s budget, amounting to nearly $400 million per year.

The Calgary Police released a document explaining how the city plans to approach policing reform. It includes allocating more resources to anti-racism training, disaggregating data per race, and reviewing the use-of-force policies.

Edmonton city council, in turn, approved 20 police-reform initiatives and voted to slash $11 million from the 2021 police budget of $389 million.

Black Lives Matter Edmonton revealed that the police disproportionately stop black and Indigenous individuals. The city is, therefore, reconsidering street checks and carding – the practice of stopping individuals for intelligencegathering purposes.

In contrast, Alberta’s recently-appointed Justice Minister Kaycee Madu, a Nigerian-Canadian lawyer, stresses most police officers put their lives at risk to protect citizens. On Sept. 9, he sent both mayors a letter opposing cuts to their police budgets.

Madu asserted that if “municipalities, mayors and council, are playing politics with this, I am going to explore every possible option to make sure that that money goes directly to law enforcement.”

The justice minister favours a more sensible approach: working alongside cities to address mental-health and substance-abuse issues, emphasizing that “police reform, not defunding, is the

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farm disc cultivators and air seeders that were sold throughout the world. Demkiw said they had between 75 and 100 employees at the plant at any given time.

Both gentlemen retired in 1997 and sold the plant to Dale Laniuk. Laniuk Industries changed its name in early 2000’s to TerraVest Industries and operated as such until the sale to Bühler. Laniuk said he organically the grew the business, adding warehouse and storage facilities as well as increasing the staff compliment.

Laniuk was saddened to hear the news of the planned closure and wishes all of the existing employees all the best in future.

On February 7, 2011, Bühler published a news release, stating its intention to fulfill its plan to become a full-line equipment manufacturer and that it had purchased the assets of EZEE-ON Manufacturing.

Dmitry Lyubimow, President of Bühler Industries said, “Our goal is to be able to offer a complete line of equipment to large acre growers in North America and around the world. Tillage and seeding equipment is essential for that growth.

Additional resources will be dedicated to research and development to further develop the products built at the EZEE-ON facility to meet the growing demands of the Versatile and Farm King dealer network as well as the needs of farmers around the world. Information on these products, which enhance the overall product offering, will be released on an ongoing basis.

The acquisition includes the 140,000 square foot facility on 18 acres in Vegreville, Alberta that employs 70 people, as well as a set-up and distribution warehouse in Billings, Montana.”

The company stated that it operates seven modern manufacturing and nine distribution centres totalling over1.6 million square feet of facilities in the United States and Canada and employ more than 800 people.

According to information on the Bühler Industries website, “Bühler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer, the original company was purchased by John Bühler in 1969. Through steady expansion, new products, and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth…

In 2007, Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., a major combine manufacturer located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia,

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acquired 80 percent of the common shares of Bühler Industries.

According to the company’s thirdquarter earnings published on August 5, 2020, revenue for the quarter was $76.6 million, up $12.5 million from the prior-year third quarter. Revenue for the first nine months of 2020 was $185.7 million, up $6.1 million from 2019.

There was no mention of the planned closure of the Vegreville facility in that report, but it did say the manufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota would be relocated to the Willmar, Minnesota factory in September of 2020.

Adam Reid, Vice-President of Sales & Manufacturing for Bühler stated the last day of operations at the Vegreville facility will be September 30, 2021.

There are currently 56 employees at the Vegreville facility. They were officially notified of the closure on November 27, 2020.

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Big-Hearted Spirit of Ethel Albrecht Shines Through Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Ethel Albrecht has a heart of gold and her generosity has touched the lives of many people in the Two Hills area since she began volunteering nearly five decades ago.

On December 12, her son Dave orchestrated a cavalcade of friends, neighbours, and fellow volunteers to drive by her Musidora area home to celebrate her 90th birthday.

Twenty-five vehicles filled with approximately 50 wellwishers honked and cheered for this special lady who has made countless contributions to community groups, friends, and family members throughout her lifetime.

Dave said her only comment at the time was, “You see this happen to people on the news, but you never expect it to happen to you.”

He went on to say, “It was not until the next day when it had a chance to sink in, that she was truly overwhelmed by the turn out. I sat with her the next day while she went through all the cards she had received (we quarantined them for 24 hours as a precaution), and that is when a few tears Ethel as a young girl. of joy were shed. My moth(Dave Albrecht/Submitted Photo)

er is very modest and I do not believe she realizes the impact that she has had on her family, friends and community.”

Ethel said she started her volunteer work in the early seventies when her four children were a bit older. That is when she joined the Morecambe Rural Electrification Association. She held the position of secretary-treasurer for 30 years. “They sold out to ATCO Electric in 2001.”

It wasn’t long before people with other organizations got wind of the fact that Ethel had an educational background and experience in bookkeeping, and began recruiting her.

“Somebody found out I did books before and they would say, Hey why don’t you join us here.

They didn’t say right away they wanted me to be treasurer. They got me in there. You come to our meeting see how it’s like. I’d come to the meeting.

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Ethel with her late husband Philip during their 60th Wedding Anniversary along with their wedding picture.

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Ethel Albrecht with some of her birthday gifts.

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I liked to get out and be among people, and eventually the annual meeting came around and they were looking for a new executive. I’d get nominated and that was it. I never turned it down.

My husband use to always say, “You always got your nose in the books.”

She held the position of treasurer with the Two Hills United Church from 1985 until February of 2020. She started as treasurer with the Two Hills Seniors Centre in 1993 and currently holds that position.

Ethel is also the treasurer of the Two Hills Swimming Pool Authority. She became treasurer in 1995. “I’m still treasurer even though it was recently torn down. We still have to finalize things.”

She was proud to say, “The Two Hills & District Swimming Pool was the only swimming pool in Alberta run by a non-profit organization operated by volunteers, the rest were operated by municipalities.” While it was sad to have to demolish the facility, Ethel said it was always a struggle to raise money for the upkeep. “It did not generate enough revenue to pay for the expenses.” Funding for its operation was totally opposite of municipalities who pay for recreational facilities through taxation.

Ethel is the current President of the Two Hills Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion No. 237. She has been a member of that organization since 1972. She is also a member of the Two

The procession of vehicles leaving Musidora. (Dave Albrecht/Submitted Photo)

Hills Hospital Auxiliary.

She served as a director on the board of the Two Hills Family and Community Support Services for 20 years. “I just resigned last year and my son took my place.”

Ethel said she was able to serve so many organizations at the same time because they were very flexible with their meeting dates. As to how she managed to fulfill her duties on the farm, job as an admitting clerk at the hospital, and raise her four children all at the same time is a mystery. When asked, How were you able to manage all of that?

She replied: “I don’t know, it just kept me going. I managed somehow.”

She admitted that it’s been hard to step down from some of her volunteer positions, but said it has been very gratifying to be able to do something for the community. Her advice, “Keep active and don’t be afraid to volunteer and help out where you can.”

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Vegreville Residents Complying with Face Covering Regulations Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Since the Town of Vegreville’s Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw came into effect more than three weeks ago no tickets have been issued by Municipal Enforcement.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd. What does a Vision Credit Union Board Director do?

1. Represent the interest and concerns of the Vision Credit Union membership 2. Participate in policy and strategic planning 3. Monitor policy adherence 4. Work in co-operation with Vision CU executive management 5. Attend Board meetings nine times per year (or additionally as required) Don’t have a business degree or work experience in the financial industry?

We do not have an exact resume for the ideal Director. We aim to develop a Board that represents a wide range of skills, experience and interests. However, Board candidates must meet the following criteria: •Be bondable •Have a positive credit rating •Must be considered an active credit union member exemplified through monthly transaction account •Must not be employed by a competing financial institution •Must not be in violation of any Vision Credit Union policies or bylaws •Be a Canadian citizen or a person who has been lawfully admitted into Canada for permanent residence •Must not be a spouse or close relative of an employee or director of the Credit Union •Submit an application for nomination (supported by five members) •Provide an updated resume

The interests of the members of Vision Credit Union are overseen by the members’ elected representatives on the Board of Directors. The active participation of these Directors has been a major asset to your credit union.

Nominations for a position representing the following areas with three-year terms are now being accepted.

Camrose/Daysland/Killam/ Sedgewick - one position Vegreville/Two Hills - one position Wetaskiwin - one position La Crete/Manning - one position Nomination forms are now available at Vision Credit Union branch offices.

The deadline for nominations is January 22, 2021.

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“To date, no enforcement tickets have been issued. The focus has been on education and it appears to be working fairly well.

There have been four complaints about customers not wearing masks and two complaints about stores with incorrect signage. The signage matters were cleared up immediately by the store owners. In relation to the four personal complaints, the people had left the store before officers arrived.

There are two concerns that appear to be surfacing right now: 1. Correct wearing of masks. They must cover your entire mouth, nose, and chin.

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Responsibilities will include overseeing the overall operation of all programs and services provided by Two Hills FCSS including annual budgeting, report cycles and grant applications, community liaison, program development, train and motivate program staff, provide long range strategic planning, and have the ability to multitask and work with creativity, passion and a sense of humour.

Qualifications:

·● Training/education in the human/social service/administration discipline, along with a minimum of 2 years experience working in the human service field. ●· A solid understanding of the philosophy of prevention and the ability to apply that understanding to families and community. FCSS experience is an asset. ● Knowledge and experience in financial planning, budgeting and reporting. ●· Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to people of diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds. ●· Knowledge and experience in research funding sources and program development. ● Above average verbal and written communication skills, enhanced organizational and advanced computer skills. ●· Demonstrated experience working with community boards and volunteers. ●· Strong leadership skills.

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will require some flexibility in work hours and use of personal vehicle. Employment is dependent on satisfactory completion of a criminal record (CRIM) check, child & youth information (CYIM) check and a driver's abstract check. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are a requirement of the position.

Please submit your covering letter, resume and 3 work related references to: Dave Albrecht FCSS Chairperson Email: chairperson@TwoHillsFCSS.com

Deadline for application is Thursday, December 31st, 2020

Two Hills FCSS thanks all respondents, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Young people continue to be the largest group of drivers who die in crashes and test positive for alcohol or drugs.

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Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada, and drugimpaired driving is increasing.

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Young people continue to be the largest group of drivers who die in crashes and later test positive for alcohol or drugs, and yet, only 11 percent of parents surveyed said they had discussed the risks of driving under the influence with their teenagersFootnote 2. This dropped to 4 percent when teens themselves were asked whether they had discussed impaired driving with their parents Start a conversation with your children about impaired driving. It could save lives.

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Town of Vegreville Develops new Ice Surfaces Michelle Pinon News Advertiser People in Vegreville now have more opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors this holiday season.

Thanks to the Town of Vegreville which has developed three new outdoor ice surfaces for residents to skate on this winter. They are located at the Northwest Park, (54 Street and 59 Avenue), Alex Horvat Park in the southeast (48 Street and 42 Avenue), the park area near 48 Avenue and 54 Street, (South of Galleria Mall).

An employee with the Town of Vegreville’s Public Works Department floods the ice at the park in the northwest part of town on Dec. 17.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, After the first major snow of the year, I noticed my new neighbor trying to clear his 40-foot driveway with a garden shovel. The poor guy spent over two hours in the cold and only cleared a 2foot path. Remembering my winters of backbreaking shoveling, I went over to his house with my snow blower. You would have thought I was an angel descending from the heavens by the look on his face.

After clearing the rest of his driveway in record time, he thanked me profusely and openly bemoaned the fact that this close to the holidays he couldn't afford the $1000 for a new snow blower. Of course I laughed and told him how I paid only $150 for mine after answering an ad in the classifieds. How is it possible that people in this day and age don't know how to use this insanely valuable tool? The classifieds are such a great resource.

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More COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Michelle Pinon News Advertiser More continuing care facilities in the region have been added to the Province’s COVID-19 outbreak list.

Those facilities include: the Vegreville Care Centre, Points West Living Heritage House in Vegreville, and Hillside Lodge in Two Hills, and Vialta Lodge in Viking.

Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon along with Bar-VNook Manor in Smoky Lake remain on the outbreak list. Acute care facilities on the outbreak list are: George McDougall Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre, St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville.

According to the Government of Alberta’s COVID19 website, “Locations of outbreaks in acute care and continuing care facilities are reported publicly when there are two or more cases, indicating that a transmission within the facility has occurred.”

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There were 95 cases, 38 active cases, 55 recovered cases, and 2 deaths in Two Hills County. There were 51 cases, 11 active cases, 40 recovered cases, and 0 deaths in Lamont County. There were 62 cases, 9 active cases, 52 recovered cases, and 1 death in Tofield (Beaver County West). There were 83 cases, 4 active cases, 79 recovered cases, and 0 deaths in Viking (Beaver County East).

There were 86,168 confirmed cases in Alberta, (1,571 on Dec. 16), 19,865 active cases, 65,513 recovered cases. A total of 763 people are in hospital with 138 people in intensive care. There have been 790 deaths to date, with 30 reported on Dec. 16 alone.

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Mundare Council Approves Additional Funds for 50 Avenue Extension

Construction on the 50th Avenue water and sewer line extension project in Mundare in late October.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Mundare town council has decided to dip into its water reserves to cover the cost overrun of the 50th Avenue water and sewer line extension.

On Dec. 8 council passed a motion to transfer $27,382.60 from water reserves pay for the additional funds required to complete the project.

When council originally approved the extension the estimated that the cost pegged at $35,000. Of

This Weeks Numbers that amount, $30,000 would be covered under the Municipal Stimulus Program grant.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said the quote for the work came in higher than expected, and during construction extra costs were incurred.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MIHALCHEON, Carolyn February 19, 1964 - December 20, 2019 The calendar says it’s been a year since you left us, but time has a way of playing tricks on our hearts.

The hurt is so real and fresh, it still feels like the day you passed while in the same moment, it seems like forever since we’ve seen your beautiful face and heard your amazing laugh.

Time is supposed to heal all pain, but that feels like an impossible task.

As we spend our second Christmas without you, we offer up a prayer to God Almighty, Heavenly Father, Keep your arms wrapped tightly around our beloved Carol.

Keep her free from pain or sadness or fear.

Grant us the strength to face each day without her and bring us comfort in knowing that she will be safe with you until we are together again.

Loved and missed with all our hearts, Mom, Ken, Michael, Wendy, Diane, David and all of your nieces and nephews.

LESNIK, Marvin Jay June 15, 1989 - December 8, 2019 In Loving memory of our dear Son and Brother who departed this life one year ago today, December 8, 2019 The day you went away today, like many other days brings heartfelt thoughts of you of happy times we shared and caring things you used to do And once more it’s a reminder that life’s road is sometimes rough because the times we shared just wasn’t long enough For you were someone special who was thought so highly of who will always be remembered with affection, warmth and love So sending thoughts to heaven on the day you went away and hope you know your missed more than words could ever say Forever in our hearts and sadly missed by Parents, Jim & Terri Brother Mark & Sister in law Stacey

MEMORIAM

YAKIMCHUK ROWLAND, Frances December 21, 2019 I will always treasure my memories of you Fran.

Lovingly remembered by your sister Betty

SARAFINCHAN, William In Loving Memory of William Sarafinchan October 1, 1923 - December 27, 1997 Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry I am not there; I did not die.

Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear Forever remembered by your children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren

ROZUMNIAK, Clarence September 26, 1949 - December 28, 2000 Twenty years have passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day.

What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk.

Miss you Clarence and always will For though you’re gone we love you still.

Love Kelly, Glen, Savannah, Eric, Mike, Brenda and Jim & Family Viv and Bob & Family

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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 one year 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.

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OLINECK, Margaret May 26, 1929 - December 28, 2005 In Loving Memory of Mom and Gramma You’ll always be with us, You never really left, You just went on a journey Ahead of all the rest.

You walk with us in sunlight You’re in our dreams at night, You never really left us You just went out of sight.

Your laughter rings within our hearts, Our eyes still see you smile, You never really left us You just stopped to rest awhile.

For those who really loved you, And think of you today.

You never really left us, You’re in our hearts to stay.

Lovingly remembered by Len, George, Dawn and families

KOKOTAILO (Ruzycki), Victoria July 13, 1925 - December 25, 2019 In Loving Memory of our Dear Mother, Baba and Great Baba, Victoria (Ruzycki) Kokotailo, who passed away one year ago on Christmas Day. While our Mother lies in peaceful sleep Her memory we shall always keep, Loving and Kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true, in heart and mind.

Beautiful memories, she leaves behind.

One year has passed since that sad day When the one we loved so much was called away.

God knew what was best, He took her home and gave her rest.

“Vichnaya Pamyat” With Loving Prayers and grieving hearts, your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

SENIUK, Steve April 24, 1937 - December 18, 2011 Someone Is Missing at Christmas Let this be a loving reminder That someone is missing today, Someone our hearts still hold on to, As we travel along life’s way.

Someone who made life so special, for all those who gather here, Someone who won’t be forgotten, But cherished from year to year.

And now as we pause to remember, Let us all fondly recall, How dearly each of us loved him, And oh...how he loved us all!

Love, Elizabeth & Family

december 23, 2020 MEMORIAM

SOROTSKY, Bill December 27, 2017 In loving memory of our father, grandfather & great grandfather.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family 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

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, Elsie, Rudy and Theresa, Jason and Steven

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METRUNEC, Ronald February 20, 1939 - December 15, 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald David Metrunec of Myrnam. Ron passed away peacefully at the Two Hills Health Centre on December 15, 2020 at the age of 81. He is survived by his children, Mitch (Sherry) Metrunec of New Sarepta, Rhonda (Ryan) Morey of Two Hills & Tracy (Clint) Curle of Selkirk, MB; grandchildren, Jill Metrunec, Lee (Scott) Alcorn & Rae Metrunec, Anastasia & Sara Morey, Noah, Abigail & Timothy Curle; siblings, Gerald (Anne) Metrunec of Leoville, SK, Vivian (Orson) Gadowsky of Edmonton, & Carol (Marko) Mihajlovich of St. Albert; and his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve & Mary Metrunec; and sister, Dianne.

Ron was born in Myrnam, Alberta and lived almost his entire life there. He worked alongside his father at Metrunec Motors Ltd. eventually taking over management. Metrunec Motors was an integral business in Myrnam with Ron at the hub selling vehicles, operating the tow truck and even pumping gas. A pillar of the community, Ron was active in the Elks Lodge, served several terms on the Village Council and was involved in several other organizations. In his retirement, Ron enjoyed church and senior functions, watching sports on TV, visiting family and old friends, gardening, cooking and spending time with his grandchildren. Ron’s dependable, conscientious and friendly presence will be greatly missed.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul with Pastor Gary Dupuis officiating. Those wishing to view the service online may do so by Livestream on Thursday, December 31 at 11 a.m. by clicking the Live Service link on our website. A recording of the service will also be made available. Private interment in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Myrnam with Reverend Father Peter Haugen officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Two Hills Health Centre Foundation c/o 5626-51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.

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BRADSHAW, Theresa May May 3, 1930 – December 14, 2020 On Monday, December 14, 2020, Theresa May Bradshaw of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 90 years.

Thank you for the opportunity of honouring a remarkable person - an inspiration. Another angel just arrived in heaven.

Theresa is survived by her loving family, her children Florence, John (Moira) and Brian; two grandchildren Sean (Rebecca Bex) and Jessica; two great-grandchildren Matilda (Tilly) and Theodore (Teddy); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband Cecil; parents Tom and Mary Ashmore; along with numerous brothers and sisters.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Theresa’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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DRAPAKA, Mary September 13, 1918 – December 12, 2020 On Saturday, December 12, 2020, Mary Drapaka of the Lamont Nursing Home, formerly of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 102 years. Mary is survived by her loving family: sons, Leonard, Edward, and Henry; daughters, Lillian Siwak and Emily (Orest) Slywka; as well as son-in-law, Eugene Zukiwsky; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Rose Chornohus; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mary was predeceased by her husband, Harry; daughters, Rose (in infancy) and Judy Zukiwsky; parents, Mike and Pearl Chornohus; brothers, Andy and Alex Chornohus; sister, Sadie; and brother-in-law, John Shypanski; and son-in-law, John Siwak. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you the Lamont Nursing Home Staff for their care and compassion.

Due to covid-19 restrictions, a private graveside service was held at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Cemetery with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Вічная Пам’ять PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

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HLUS, Gregory Vladimir “Harry” February 11, 1933 – November 25, 2020 At sundown on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 with his brother and niece at his side, Harry “GV” Hlus slipped away at the age of 87 years. He leaves to mourn his passing brothers, Taras and Marshall (Darlene); sister, Rosanne (Peter); nieces, Colleen, Heather, Marcia and their families; and nephews, Jayson, Erin, Duane and their families. Harry was predeceased by his parents, John P and Nettie Hlus, and sister, Elizabeth. The son of an Alberta homesteader family, Harry lived most of his very independent life in Innisfree, Alberta. Following work in various jobs from the CNR to the post office, he took an area sales position with Snap-On-Tools and serviced the Ft. McMurray area during the first big boom. Retirement allowed Harry to dedicate years to the pleasures of golf, cards, curling, shooting pool and hobby farming. He would often be seen traveling down the highway in his latest new car. His quiet presence will be missed. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will not be held at this time and a family gathering will occur at a later date.

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MACAHONIC Thank you from the Lillian Macahonic family to everyone that reached out to us in so many ways during our time of loss, it has been comforting to all of us. Huge thank you to Mary Immaculate for the last 4 years of her life, your care was outstanding. In her last days your compassion was so comforting thank you to the entire staff.

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Hundreds of Shoeboxes Collected for Operation Christmas Child Gillian Bentley Submitted Operation Christmas Child is an annual project organized by the charity Samaritans Purse, in which Vegreville Alliance Church has participated for approximately the past 10 years.

The Vegreville Alliance Church wanted to get involved as they had a desire to bless struggling children in the developing world who otherwise wouldn’t likely be receiving any gifts.

This year the Vegreville Alliance Church collected 86 boxes from the community of Vegreville and surrounding areas and both the Two Hills Mennonite Church and Two Hills Mennonite School also contributed to this number with 108 and 149 shoeboxes respectively, for a grand total of 343 shoeboxes!

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More than 340 shoeboxes were collected at the Vegreville Alliance Church for Operation Christmas Child.

(Gillian Bentley/Submitted Photo)

After receiving shoebox gifts, many children are invited to participate in the discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. It is a 12-lesson course for children, which includes bible stories, scripture memorization, and they learn how to follow Jesus in their daily lives.

Since 1993, more than 178 million children, in more than 150 countries, have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.

In 2019 alone, more than 10.5 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts were collected throughout Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Pictured from left to right are: Linda Titterington, Pastor Bob Wiebe, and Pastor Darren Driedger fill the truck with over 340 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

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Time Honoured Winter Tradition Continues in Mundare Neighbourhood hang due to the efforts of Shawn Derow who did the framing and lighting. Trevor Zacharkiw supplied the water truck while Levi and Leslie Elanik provided the Zamboni attachment for the hose, fire pit and wood and hockey pucks. Kowal said his neighbour Clarence Romaniuk usually beats him to the punch, removing the snow from the skating rink, and a few driveways to boot!

All in all, it is a great way to pass the time in the company of friends and family who also appreciate the simple wintery pleasure.

Add Our Special Features To Your Christmas Celebrations Kolt and Ella Elanik, (kneeling in front) are flanked by Dylan Batog, far left, and Brandon Kowal, far right. In the back row are Amber and Sanara Austin. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser One of the most enduring memories of winter is skating on frozen sloughs, ponds, or outdoor skating rinks.

The time-honoured practice is alive and well in the neighbourhood of Whitetail Crossing in Mundare thanks to the efforts of several residents. One of those residents is Jason Kowal who shares a love of hockey with all the members of his family and who gets out there as often as he can in wintertime.

We all love our hockey. It is great seeing the children and some adults out there competing for the “Stanley Cup”. It brings us all back in time to our youth.

The physical and mental benefits of skating are many. “We all need exercise, fresh air, and some type of social

interaction. Even though social gatherings are no longer allowed I think it is extremely important for people to see other people; at a safe distance of course.

My son and one daughter play hockey.

My son is usually on the ice with his team 5 or 6 days a week. My daughter is usually on the ice 3 or 4 days. Since November when the city shut down hockey they haven’t had any hockey and this outdoor rink is the only skating/ hockey now.”

The skating rink also plays an important role for several other families who live inside and outside of the neighbourhood, and Kowal is very appreciative of the contributions that have been made to keep the tradition going in the subdivision.

The skating rink was made possible through Laurent Leblanc who has been donating the use of his empty lot for many years now. Kowal estimates that it has been close to 10 years now that he and other residents have been able to enjoy the sweet and simple pleasure of skating or play shinny hockey on the rink.

This year the skating rink looks a bit different with the addition of wooden edging and posts from which lights

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Many Hands Make Light Work Nativity Scenes in Vegreville add Spiritual Touch

Left to right are Isaiah, Gabriel, and Xavier shoveling the snow in their parents’ driveway.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The expression ‘Many hands make light work’ held true for brothers Isaiah,

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One of several nativity scenes adding to the Christmas season in Vegreville. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo

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