december 30, 2020
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New Home for Ambulance Service in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta Health Services has moved its Emergency Medical Services to a new station in Vegreville. The move to its new facility, located at Birch Avenue and 53 Street, took place during the past week. “The move was required as the current Emergency Services building is filled to capacity and fire services requires additional space,” stated Erin Lawrence, Senior Communications Advisor with Alberta Health Services EMS. “The relocation will not affect EMS response to emergencies nor will it affect the excellent working relationship between the fire department and EMS. This facility move will allow for any future growth for both departments.” She went on to say, “AHS EMS is thankful to the Town of Vegreville for accommodating our previous lease at the Emergency Services Building and looks forward to a continued strong working relationship with the town.”
The coverage area includes both the Town of Vegreville and surrounding area. Lawrence said, “AHS oversees the delivery of all ambulance service in the province, both via direct delivery and through contracted service providers.”
The new home of the ambulance service in Vegreville. (Town of Vegreville/SubmittedPhoto)
Renovations and improvements have been completed by the landlord, and Lawrence said the bay area will store all three frontline ambulances, a spare ambulance, and the supervisor vehicle. There could be up to six staff there during the day plus a supervisor and four staff at night. She added, “The new facility has good overall access to residential areas as well as the local hospital and access to a major highway in the area.”
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors of Vision Credit Union Ltd.
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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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