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The Spaca Moskalyk church in between Mundare and Vegreville is getting a new foundation and will be restored to its former glory!
66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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Joe Machney Reporter The Spaca Moskalyk church has been around for over one hundred years, since 1891. In 1991 they had a centennial dedication to the Ukrainian pioneers who settled in the area that is now
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RCMP files from Nov 28 – Dec 4 Joe Machney Reporter November 28 01:45 A traffic stop resulted in detecting an odor of marijuana. The driver was suspended. He also had outstanding warrants and was breaching conditions. The man was released on $300. 09:48 Report of mischief. A man reported that his snowman had been vandalized. The hat was off and the snowman was knocked down. 12:50 Report of domestic assault. The male was arrested for uttering threats to his ex-common-law spouse. He was released on a cash bail. 14:50 Report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was not located. 15:04 Report of a customer passing a counterfeit a $100 bill at a local pharmacy. Still under investigation. 17:13 Report of a possible impaired driver heading eastbound near Ranfurly. Vermilion detachment was advised. November 29 02:32 A vehicle was stopped for speeding at 139 kph. The female driver told police that she had lost her driver’s license over the weekend. In truth, she was suspended from driving. She was charged on both accounts. 08:54 A driving complaint where the driver turned right at a red light before coming to a full stop. Complainant wanted police to issue a warning, which they did. 10:53 Report of a vehicle that was parked on the street for an extended period of time. Upon investigation, it was found that it was stolen out of Edmonton. No suspects. 21:06 RCMP were called to assist with a spouse who was in medical distress. Members attended and got him to the hospital for assistance. 23:08 Report of a possible impaired driver heading east. Vermilion was notified. November 30 08:00 Report of a possible theft of a wallet from a semi-trailer. Still under investigation. 13:47 A complainant called to report that their neighbors had their diesel trucks idling early in the morning. No charge because no law was broken.
17:07 Report of a suspicious vehicle at the skating rink. Upon investigation, it was found that they were the maintenance crew setting up lights. December 1 10:19 RCMP were requested to assist with enforcing a court of queen bench order to clean up property in Ranfruly. The RCMP were asked to keep the peace as they cleaned up. All went well and there were no issues. 11:12 Report of a new scam advising people that they have received speeding tickets. The sender’s email address had a ‘Hotmail’ tag to it. Advice from RCMP is to NOT reply to these emails. Please call local detachment with questions regarding them. 15:58 Report of a missing person, a female who had not been seen for two days. With the assistance of the
Edmonton police service, the female was located safe and sound in the capital city. 17:30 Report of a two vehicle collision on 857 and TWSP 524. Both vehicles were written off. Fire, EMS, and RCMP attended. There were no injuries, however, one driver was charged with failing to obey a stop sign. 19:30 Police were called to assist with a suicidal female. The female voluntarily went with EMS to the hospital for assessment. December 2 01:46 Report of a domestic dispute. Members attended and determined that there was no dispute to report about. 10:41 Report of an employee theft at
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a local restaurant. The employee had believed to of stolen $140 out of the cash register. 12:32 Report of a woman having a dog on her lap who dropped to her feet and caused the car to go through the garage door and into the rear wall. There was considerable damage to both structures. 13:20 Report of a vehicle driving well below the speed limit. Upon investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. He was arrested and provided breath samples at over .08. He was charged with impaired driving and his driver’s license was ceased and his vehicle towed. 14:26 Report of mischief to a local church. There was a broken window. The incident is still under investigation. 16:00 Report of a well-being check. Vegreville Christmas Bureau reported seeing a child all alone so they called the police to inform them. Police attended and the parent claimed they were sleeping at the time. No offense had taken place. 19:57 Report of a possible impaired driver. The investigation showed the driver was sober and the passenger was drunk. December 3 06:35 Report of a suspicious female walking along highway 16 at range road 172. RCMP searched but she was not found. 11:42 Report of complainant calling about a possibly stolen vehicle at a parking lot. The police attended and the vehicle was determined not to of been stolen. 23:41 Check stop on highway 16A. The driver was arrested for possession of marijuana. Court appearance is set for January. December 4 12:07 Report of a possible break and enter to a residence on RR 173. No suspects identified and the incident is still under investigation. 13:20 Report of an erratic driver traveling westbound on highway 16. Sherwood Park was notified. During the week 4 false alarm, 1 false 911, 5 animal strikes and 54 calls for service in total were made.
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The power of silence Joe Machney Editorial People are the only species on the planet that have the ability to talk. By talk I mean using a combination of words to convey the thoughts across to the person or people whom they are talking with. People have been doing this for thousands of years and before that they had telepathy to get through to others. I think at that time there was much more silence. The majority of people on the Earth are run by their egos which need to continually get attention from the outside in one way or another. How often have you really listened to the person right in front of you? Or do you eagerly wait for them to finish what they have to say so that you can tell them what is on your mind? Why do this? If you think about it, you are actually wasting your time telling them what you know, unless you are doing a speech that you are getting paid for. Honestly, you are not really listening to them as well as you are telling them what you already know so that in itself is wasted time too. So the whole interaction with that person may waste anywhere from ten to thirty to an hour of your time, depending on how much patience you have.
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This is where silence and inner peace comes in. If you take the time to really hear what the person has to tell you then you are allowing the person to feel accepted and acknowledged. This is important because you have no idea what their history is and they could have been one of those kids that was seen and not heard during their childhood. Do you know how much that could mean to them to have you genuinely listen to what they have to say, with keen interest? It could mean the world to them and all you had to do is stay quiet and give them some of your time. This is giving them love and will come back to you in a positive way. It is an investment, although they may not see it as that. An important note about this is that you should be careful to not let others dump their emotional garbage on you, this is not time well spent. The peace that you feel while listening to the person will show in your face and your energy and it will add to the warmth that the other feels from you as you take the time in silence to hear what they have to tell you. Should they ask for your opinion and thoughts, then that opens the doorway for a harmonious exchange of ideas and energies, where you both leave feeling lighter and more love for having spent the time together. Well these are my thoughts for the day and what I am learning.
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Ancient church given new legs church continued from front page Minburn County, specifically between Mundare and Vegreville, where the decrepit church stands, around 8 miles north of Highway 16 on range road 160. ”We have decided to move it over to a new foundation because the present foundation was crumbling and the building was starting to break down,” Ernie Bay, President of the Spaca Moskalyk church executive said. “So we had a meeting and learned that this church was scheduled to be burnt before. When this news got out we got the people together and there was enough of us who wanted to preserve it, so we changed some executive members and decided that it would be worth preserving.
The idea started in April and May, so we began taking care of the tendering and stuff like that to get this move set up, which brings us to today.” The building is well built and was constructed during a time when the lumber that was used was good thick fir. “The movers even commented at how strong the wood was,” Ernie added. “What we were most concerned about actually was the dome, where the weaker part was. Thankfully, now that we’ve lifted it up and put it on the beams, everything has come right out. They’ve put cables to tighten it up first before they move which the movers feel will not be a problem.” According to Ernie, soap was used to slide the church across to the new foundation, which
was made from a generous amount of concrete slabs and he feels they went overkill in that department with pilings making them wider and wider for further strength and integrity. Same with the slabs and treated lumber. “We didn’t cheap out on it,” Ernie confirmed. “After it is moved we’ll begin washing it down, then attend to the roof. We want to get the domes shiny like the ones on the church in Vegreville. The church will be a little bit higher than what it was before, about four or five inches.” As far as length of time it will take to get the church completed the way they want, Ernie feels that it should take about two years and many
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New building for Fisher chiropractic center
Joe Machney Reporter Daniel Fisher who runs a chiropractic practice in Vegreville has decided to move out of his current location at #108, 492550 Ave and into the new building that is being built across from the Petro Canada.
Fisher has been a face in Vegreville’s chiropractic practice landscape for quite a while and has moved twice since he started. “Our old location use to be next to the Everything Tea store, just west of it actually, and then we moved into our current location in 2005 and now we’re taking the
leap to this building in 2017.” “We have a brand new 1800 square foot building being built by Vantage builders,” Fisher said. “I’ve been here in Vegreville practicing chiropractics for over twenty years and I thought it was time to invest in the health of the community and put something on the map that was state of the art.” It was important to Fisher to use all community-based businesses, such as the local plumbers and electricians. “We really took pride with using everything local,” Fisher said. As far as a completion date, Fisher said that he hopes to be open for business come February of next year.
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90 Years Ago – December 8, 1926 Large gobs of gloom settled over the town and more especially over the children, when the new arena skating rink was destroyed by fire early on Friday morning. The rink had been left in apparently proper condition; all fires being practically out and everything ship-shape when Manager Paul and his helpers closed up for the night. But there must have been something smouldering somewhere for at about 2:30 Friday morning the fire was noticed. It had already gained too much headway to combat and all that could be done was to stand by and see the building succumb to the flames. The building was constructed in 1925 by the Exhibition Association, the project being backed up by assistance in the form of shares in the Association taken by farmers and townsmen. When completed the total cost was approximately $9500 so the fire represents a loss of some $3000 net. The Exhibition Association directors took immediate steps to arrange for an open-air rink and arrived at a satisfactory arrangement with Mr. Paul for that purpose. The citizens of Lavoy are looking forward with great anticipation to the completion of their skating rink which is now being flooded by Mr. C. Rattray and also to the many pleasures which they may derive from it.
75 Years Ago – December 10, 1941 The Kinsmen Club have completed the sale of things donated to them at the second Auction Sale for funds the “Milk for Britain” held on Saturday, December 6th, 1941. Final figures have not as yet been tabulated. The final approximate amount received at both days of sales for items sold at auction was $740.00. Scheduled to leave for overseas within 90 days from the date mobilization of the unit is completed, a Canada-wide call for 2,300 men for the newly formed No. 1 Base Ordinance Workshop went forth from Ottawa yesterday. Every city, town, village and hamlet in Canada is being asked to contribute to the strength of the unit, and it is believed that owing to the nature of the service, the unit will be recruited to full strength in record time. HMCS Windflower, a corvette was sunk in a collision early this week and about 23 members of her crew are reported missing. 44 men were rescued.
50 Years Ago – December 8, 1966 A tractor belonging to the Experimental Farm at Vegreville went through the ice on the Vermilion River last week and took about eight hours to remove in the freezing weather. An employee on the farm was preparing to gather logs on the river east of town and had just released the pin on the flat deck he was pulling when the ice under the tractor gave way letting the rear wheels sink to the bottom. Fortunately a dozer blade was still in place at the front of the tractor and kept the entire machine from going under. Two tow trucks from Micro Motor Co. and Raydon Motor Sales were taken out to the river immediately following the mishap and the machine was winched inches at a time through the 8-inch thick ice. Finally it was necessary to engage the services of a caterpillar tractor to finish the job of pulling it up the bank. Miss Norma Ferguson was among those chosen for the Alberta team to compete in the Quebec Winter Games scheduled for February 12 – 15 1967. In addition to being selected to travel to the Quebec Games Miss Ferguson was also chosen to be among those who will receive instruction from the touring Russian Gymnastics Team which will be in Edmonton on December 14th.
25 Years Ago – December 3, 1991 Jean Schulte was honoured on November 30 for 25 years of service at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Jenny Flasha and Jo-Ann Melenka each received 15 year service pins. Also recognized were Betty Dubuc, Gladys Franchuk, Harvey Jones, Jean Langkow, Edna Seniuk, Mary-Ellen Smiley, Doreen Tennant, Sylvia Cymbaluk and Deidra Edwards for 10 years of service. Queen Elizabeth School winners of the Legion Remembrance Day poetry contest were April Boyko (First), Dusty Thompson (second), Chrystal Cartier (third), Amber Chrapko (third). The winners of the Legion Remembrance Day poem contest were Tara Flett (first), Jennifer Johnston (second), Tyler Soldan (third) and Michelle Krudsen (third). The Congregation of St. Vladmir Ukrainian Orthodox Church witnessed the dedication of the Heritage Bell Tower by their Bishop on December 1. The bell tower is a replacement of the old bell tower which had deteriorated beyond repair. The new tower attempts to reproduce the original structure while also acting as a memorial to those who established the Orthodox faith in the Vegreville district.
Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
Italy: “I Say No” Gwynne Dyer “Today saying No is the most beautiful and glorious form of politics....Whoever doesn’t understand that can go screw themselves.” It could have been Donald Trump before the US election two weeks ago, or Boris Johnson during the Brext campaign in Britain last June, but it was actually Beppe Grillo, founder and leader of Italy’s populist Five Star Movement. Grillo unhesitatingly compares his movement to “Trumpismo” in the United States, and the Five Star Movement (M5S) is currently running neck-and-neck with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s Democratic Party in the opinion polls. Moreover, if Renzi loses the referendum on changing the Italian constitution that takes place this Sunday, there may be an election in Italy quite soon. Matteo Renzi wanted to replace the elected Senate with a smaller appointed body and make other changes to streamline the process of passing laws in Italy. That required a referendum, but at the time Renzi was confident that he would win it easily. That was before the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom and the irresistible rise of Donald Trump in the United States put the wind in the sails of the Five Star Movement. The final opinion polls before Sunday’s vote gave the “No” a five-point lead in the referendum. Renzi began warning that he would resign if the vote went against him, but that just turned it into a referendum on his own
popularity, which is turning out to be less than he imagined. And if M5S comes to power, it is pledged to hold another referendum – this time on pulling Italy out of the euro “single currency”. At the moment most Italians still want to keep the euro, but that could change. The same processes that brought Donald Trump to the presidency have been at work in Italy: average family income is still less that it was before the 2008 crash, and unemployment among the young is close to 40 percent. An estimated quarter of Italian industry has closed down in the past decade. In theory, it’s a long road from a “No” in Sunday’s constitutional referendum to an M5S government and a referendum on the euro. If Renzi resigns, and if no other combination of parties in parliament can form a government (probably not), there would be an election. But then M5S would have to win a majority, which is a long way from its current 30 percent support. In practice, it might be quite a short road. A lot of Italians are so angry that they just want to punish “the elites”. If both M5S and the right-wing Lega Nord (which also wants to quit the euro) did well in the election, they might be able to form a coalition government, and then the fat would be in the fire. Technically, only the single currency would be at risk, but in the current febrile atmosphere in Europe, with support for populist parties surging everywhere, things can change very fast. It is no longer inconceivable that the National Front, which wants to leave not just the euro but the European Union, could win the French presidential election in April. With Britain on its way out, a French government that wants to leave too, and an Italian government that wants to leave at least the euro, the entire 60-year-old project of European unity could crumble by the end of next year. That’s a lot of ifs, and the likelihood of such a calamity is still very small. But we do live in interesting times. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Impaired Driving – It’s your choice Cst. Michael Homeniuk By now I am sure that the majority of readers have heard the Police and the various Government bodies speak on the dangers and consequences of Impaired Driving, however, the truth of the matter is that these key points need to be reiterated as the message is just not being received by some. The truth is, IMPAIRED DRIVING KILLS. On average in Alberta, one in five drivers involved in fatal collision have been drinking prior to the collision (MADD Parkland). In Vegreville, our local RCMP members have been working hard and have been very successful in removing the always dangerous impaired drivers from the roadway. The persistence of our members is evident by the increasing number of impaired drivers that are caught and prosecuted each year
within our detachment area. In the Vegreville area the numbers are very intriguing. In 2016, the Vegreville RCMP have received 94 Impaired Driving related calls for service and have charged 63 people with either Impaired Driving, Being in Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired, Impaired Operation of a Motor vehicle causing bodily harm or Refusal of Providing Breath Samples. In addition, we have issued 13 Provincial roadside sanctions related to alcohol consumption and 4 Provincial roadside sanctions related to drug consumption. Another interesting statistic is that in 2016 the Vegreville RCMP located and charged 43 suspended drivers. These driver licence suspensions arise from a variety of reasons which include previous alcohol related offences as well as demerit or maintenance suspensions. Driving a motor vehicle while suspended results in the driver receiving a violation tickets as well the vehicle they are found operating is impounded for 30 days. The punishment, if convicted for Impaired Driving in Canada can be as follows: 1st offence - $1000 fine and a 12 month driving prohibition 2nd offence – 30 days of jail and the 24 month driving prohibition 3rd offence – 120 days of jail and a 36 month driving prohibition Like many police officers I joined the RCMP to help make our communities safer and I am sometimes disappointed
by the response we have received during some impaired driving investigations. Often the Police are met with a heightened level of hostility and insulting behaviour from drivers. Many times during the course of these investigations the accused person (driver) blames the Police for their situation. Before you make the conscious decision, which is what it is, to drive after you’ve been drinking, think of what is at stake. Are you willing to lose you licence? Tarnish you reputation? Or even lose your freedom for taking someone’s life? The purpose of this article is not be crude, negative or disrespectful to those that have been or will be charged with Impaired Driving, it’s intended to remind you that when you drink and drive it’s your choice to do so and that you must be
prepared to accept the consequences of that decision. As always, if you have any questions or would like to discuss Impaired Driving or any topic, feel free to contact the Vegreville RCMP Detachment at 780-632-2223.
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Vegreville RCMP investigate Armed Robbery
Letter to the editor R. Wheeler Submitted An anonymous act of kindness was done for my wife and myself when we sat down to eat at Albert’s Family Restaurant in Vegreville at lunch time on Friday, November 25 of this year. My wife and I went up to pay our bill and the waitress said that it had already been paid. She said
that someone had seen the military license plate on my vehicle and paid for our meal. Words cannot adequately express the feelings that one has when confronted with such kindness. Although not necessary, the experience was truly memorable, uplifting and warmed out hearts. Thank you!
Teaching facts about drugs and gambling Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater On December 5th, 2016 at approximately 10:00 a.m., the RCMP Vegreville detachment received a report of an armed robbery at the New Alberta Pub. A lone male, masked and dressed in black, entered the pub and brandished a knife at the employee behind the cash register, and demanded money. The employee complied, and the suspect exited with an undisclosed amount of money. A suspect vehicle was identified through video surveillance and with the assistance of the RCMP K Division Auto Theft unit, the suspect vehicle was located a short time later and followed to a local residence. The suspect was arrested and a search
warrant for the residence and vehicle were granted. Various items that were stolen and used in the robbery were recovered. Gerald Gary Kenneth BROWN, 36 years old, of Vegreville, has been charged with multiple Criminal Code offences, including Robbery and Disguise with Intent. He remains in custody, with his first appearance in Vegreville Provincial Court scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The RCMP Vegreville detachment would like to thank the public and local businesses with their assistance in this investigation, which resulted in a timely arrest. As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.
Alberta Health Services There are a number of things you can do to help prevent addiction. Teaching your children about drugs and gambling is important. It helps children to have a concerned parent who thinks ahead and wants to keep them informed so they stay safe. Children are smart and they are learning all the time. You are the best person to show them how to make good decisions. The thought of your children using drugs may scare you, but as a parent, you are in a position to positively influence them and answer their questions. Take time to learn the facts about different drugs and gambling. Tell your children the facts without sounding scared and without scaring them. You can show your children that they can trust the information you give them. Here are some things to keep in mind: You start teaching children about drugs sooner than you think. You have been teaching your children from the time they were very small. You have done this by telling them not to touch anything in the medicine cabinet, not letting them have adult drinks like coffee and beer, and telling them to stay away from cigarettes. Start by asking your children what they understand about drugs and alcohol, if they are concerned about anyone’s use, or if they have been asked to use. A drug is a substance that’s taken to change the way the body and mind work. A drug can have good effects, or it can be harmful. Sometimes, the effect of a drug depends on how much you use. If you take the right amount of medicine, you get better. By taking too much, you can
get very sick. Talk about this with your children. You can also talk about different kinds of drugs like medicine, legal drugs, and illegal drugs. Talk about addictions such as gambling in a way that your children can understand. Use real-life examples. Children gamble for fun and don’t usually think of it as gambling. They usually call it betting or daring. Ask your children if they’ve ever made a bet or a dare with anyone about doing something that is hard or unsafe. An example might be betting a chocolate bar that someone couldn’t walk along the top of a fence. Explain that this is a type of gambling. In this example, if the person takes the bet and walks on the fence, he or she is at risk of getting hurt. The person betting may lose the chocolate bar. Both people are risking something they value, whether they know it or not. Try to think of good examples. Have you seen a movie or read a book with someone in it who has a drug or gambling problem? Do your children have any examples to share? Talk about the people in the book or movie. Talk about their lives and the decisions they make. You can use this time to give your children good information. Keeping your children informed is the best way to help them make good decisions.
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New innovations drive new era in farm animal feeds Country Junction Feeds Agrinews In a world of farming and ranching that is increasingly shifting to natural, more efficient, bio-based approaches for elite level animal care and performance, innovations in feed and nutrition are quickly rising to the forefront as a top ‘game-changing’ factor for 2017 and beyond. A group with a unique vantage point on this growing trend, including the big picture of where the world of feed has come from and where it is headed, is the team at Country Junction Feeds, based in Wetaskiwin Alberta. The company is building on a remarkable 100-year history serving customers across the province, the country and into the U.S., specializing in quality bulk and bagged feeds for beef, dairy,
equine, poultry, swine, goat, lamb, certified organic feeds and more. “Advances in feed and nutrition approaches have always moved at a steady rate, but today both the pace of innovation and the interest in this area is spiking much higher than ever before,” says Darrell Kimmel, manager of Country Junction Feeds. “The bottom line for farmers and ranchers is more choice, better options, and more opportunities to get more value out of feed to greatly strengthen their results.” A wave of emerging trends, industry developments and new sciencebased knowledge and tools, have all come together at the same time, toward a much stronger emphasis on feed and nutrition as a top area of opportunity, says Bernie Grumpelt, ruminant nutritionist for Country Junction Feeds. “We’re entering a new era, with a new mindset about how best to support the performance of farm animals, whether they are food production animals or working farm animals,” says Grumpelt. “Artificial inputs, over-reliance on antimicrobials – these types of approaches are on the way out. There’s a lot more focus
on high quality diets, top quality feed and the use of improved nutrition strategies and supplements to get the most feed value and benefits possible, while reducing waste and environmental impact.” Today’s best approaches also have strong components to support optimal animal well-being and comfort throughout a variety of situations, including elements that support fast recovery from energy depletion and protection from the negative impacts of stress, says Grumpelt. Many of these shifts have been coming for a while now and that has driven a lot more science and innovation to support evolving farming and ranching industries. “Whether the priority is animal health, productivity, efficiency or animal care, the future is all about a much stronger focus on feed.” Feed has always been a pivotal factor because it represents the number one cost of raising and caring for farm animals, says David Gibson, Canadian sales manager with Country Junction Feeds. It is also arguably the number one factor affecting animal performance. But today the power of feed-based improvement has never been greater. “As a farmer or rancher, taking a closer look at your feed and
nutrition approaches for your animals is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to make quick, big improvements,” says Gibson. “Feed impacts everything. Today we have more knowledge and options to maximize the benefits. Every year now there are new and improved options coming on stream that are worth taking the time to consider. An investment in the right feed approach can be the best investment you make for your operation. Getting the right advice is also critical – nutrition expertise, experience and local knowledge all comes in to play to find the right fit for your farm.” Top feed mills have also raised the bar with advanced biosecurity measures and quality control protocols, along with the adoption of new leading edge nutritional, manufacturing and production technology, to ensure consistent top quality formulations and product – all produced and delivered quickly and efficiently. Country Junction Feeds, for example, has recently invested in range of feed mill and production line upgrades including new state-of-the-art formulation and bagging systems. Natural, feed-based approaches to strengthen performance are also an excellent fit with what is most accepted and preferred in the marketplace today, says Gibson. “With development on the horizon such as new rules restricting antimicrobial use, there has never been a better time to update nutrition strategies and take advantage of the new options.”
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Parents are paramount in a child’s education Troy Media An Ontario judge has ruled that when it comes to teaching morals and ethics, a parent’s wishes are no match for the government’s curriculum, despite our rights of freedom of religion and expression. Eustathios Tourloukis, a devout Greek Orthodox father, demanded to be informed by his child’s school before certain topics were taught in the classroom. Tourloukis believed he was protecting his children from material that attacked the tenets of his faith. He disagreed with classroom teachings that included discussions of wizardry, witchcraft, spirit guides, euthanasia and infanticide. He was also unhappy with the sex ed curriculum. After a guest speaker at a school assembly called the Bible, “archaic, outdated and not relevant in today’s society,” an incensed Tourloukis decided to take the matter to court. He didn’t seek a monetary award from the school board in his lawsuit. In his ruling in a Hamilton court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice Judge Robert Reid suggested that it wouldn’t be practical to keep parents informed about what goes on in the classroom. He refused to allow parents to isolate their children from objectionable material, saying it would be counter to the government’s mandate to promote inclusivity, multiculturalism and equality. Tourloukis’s views on faith are not the point, the judge argued. If so, it needs to be demonstrated that government-run schools transform society according to the values promoted by the curriculum. But in fact, schools don’t effectively infuse values into Canadian culture. Teachers and other educators have no quantitative track record of success, despite years of trying. In spite of the best efforts of generations of well-intentioned educators to promote inclusivity and equality, our society continues to contend with social issues like racism, exclusion, bigotry and inequality. Since the beginnings of the Canadian public education system, teachers and other do-gooders have attempted but failed to eradicate the worst social ills through classroom instruction. No amount of classroom teachings ever made a social issue simply disappear. Schoolyard bullying is a prime example. In contrast, the strength of a child’s academic education has tremendous potential to reduce societal shortcomings. Whenever children are exposed to a fundamentally solid education that focuses on math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, verbal skills, sciences and arts, social problems such as poverty, crime and isolation are tackled with greater understanding and success. For years, educators have advocated for a stronger academic system, so children can increase their chances of success. But recent math test shortcomings give Canadian parents serious concerns about the type of instruction that’s becoming the norm. In an effort to respect multicultural views and inclusivity, the trend in Canadian schools has been to teach a
moral relativism where no absolute good or bad exists. Any action can be seen as moral or ethical depending on the context of a person’s life. Social, cultural or personal circumstances must be considered when determining if an action is ethical. But moral relativism offends the sensibilities of many religious adherents. Parents should play an important role in cultivating the kind of education they want. School boards must work with parents to deliver the best education possible. Critics have called Tourloukis’s cru-
sade distasteful. Some have said it’s intolerant towards members of the LGBTQ community, and there may be good reason to feel that way. But the court made a serious error in placing a government-run school’s authority ahead of a parent’s right to have input about their children’s education. If our government and courts are truly concerned with teaching values to children, then they must recognize the role that family life plays in a child’s development. It’s counterproductive to undermine parents.
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If those hands could talk Tanya Pelech Submitted How many times have you noticed someone’s hands and wondered about the scars, the inflamed joints, the broken knuckles….or the permanent curl of the fingers? How often do we take the time to find out the story behind the hands? I highly recommend it for the twists and turns in the story are better than anything you will ever find to watch on television! I showed my Grade 3 students a picture of my sweet Baba’s hands and
asked them to reflect on those hands…to actually think about what those hands may have had to do over the years, what they did and how they made the world a better place. Rich conversations followed! Mrs. Eva Bashuk is 110 years young. She “is” Baba Bashuk….not my Baba by relation, but when she squeezes my hand, as I try to warm hers, she says I am like family to her, and that makes my heart sing. Those hands have been the topic of conversation lately, and the stories I heard, explain the hands I hold. Yewka Yaceyko, is the oldest child born in 1906 to Parafalia and Vasyl Yaceyko. She became known as Eva when her teacher gave her a “nice” name when she started school, for her Ukrainian name was too hard to pronounce. As most first borns can testify, this rank in family tends to have more put upon them than their younger siblings, and Baba Bashuk’s story
encompasses it all! Not only was she in charge of taking care of her younger siblings while Mama was busy in the garden or picking berries, Eva also had to occupy the young ones outside their small bohrday (house in the bank of the North Saskatchewan) while Mama gave birth to another young one inside with the help of the neighbor. The family grew and moved to a farm in the Stry area, where the hard work continued as a daily routine. Between the ages of 8-10, Eva would go to work with her mother and father to help the neighbor stook grain. She’d say, “The neighbor paid Mama and Dad, but I only got a penny, and he was probably laughing because he did not have to pay me much but I worked so hard! The wire stooker cut my hands and they hurt so hard, and now they are good for nothing.” Baba always has such valuable words of wisdom to share, always trying to help people. She would say, “Working for someone gets their work done, so tell all the children to work for themselves to get their own work done and not make the “Paun” more money.” Baba spoke about her mother working so hard for the paun, or the landowner in the “celo” (village) in Ukraine and how it was the greatest gift for her to come to
Canada, and marry, and have her own land…. dirt with trees that belonged to them! They had to use their hands to clear those trees, and the family built their home from those trees. Baba remembered how her Dad showed her how to mix the mud to plaster the log home, and upon completion, he said, “A beautiful little house for my girl, and built with help from my girl!” At age 10, Eva happily accepted the offer from a teacher to learn how to knit, and fondly remembers how she made mittens for everyone in her family that year for Christmas. She spoke of sometimes even getting some different “colored” thread to make fancy mittens with some design, and she would make many pairs to sell and make money for her family. By the age of 12, Eva would use those hands for her assigned chore of baking 12 loaves of bread for the family each week. I looked at her hands and asked, “So how many granaries of wheat did you use for all the baking in your lifetime, I wonder?” Baba laughed….but I wondered! How many loaves in her lifetime? Over 60,000 loaves!! How many bushels of grain would that take? How many empty tummies did she fill in her lifetime? Baba says “if you have your own farm with a cow and some chickens and a garden no one goes hungry!” There was always food to share! As we warmed our hands and our hearts, Eva spoke about how proud she is of her five children, Ann (90), Walter (87), Olga (85), Bill (79) and Liz (75) and what good hard working honest people they are and how well they learned all they had to learn to do good. She chuckled, saying, “Maybe it’s not good to brag about your children, but I am proud of my children, for they know how to work hard and they all did well.” I smiled and thought, “no wonder they all turned out so well…..who could fail with such strong, hands of this loving MOTHER?”
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Open house curling kickstarts season
Joe Machney Reporter
Last Friday evening, December 2, offered an open house curling get together for Myrnam at the curling rink where so many have met before to enjoy the truly Canadian sport and where they’ll meet many more times in the future. This was part of the reason for the open house where twelve people of all ages attended the event which offered a delicious potluck as well as good fun in the form of a mini-game to entertain the folk who wanted to get on the ice and
throw some rocks in the house and kick start the curling season. “We’re looking forward to getting the season going,” Violet Yackimec, secretary-treasurer said. “It should be a good season.” The president executive for the curling community is Randy Kwasnycia and the vice president is Randy Pottle. So far the bonspiels planned for the season include, a Farmers bonspiel to be held in January. February will see a mens and ladies bonspiel and a mixed bonspiel.
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Floor Curling Victory!
Curling went very well on November 24 for a Vegreville team in Tofield. This was an AFCA bonspiel in which we took first place. Skip Nellie Labatiuk, Nick Labatiuk, John Garred and Rose Rosa as lead.
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted a puppy named Charlie. So when my husband and I bought our first home, I decided it was time. I carefully researched every detail to find the breed that I thought would be perfect. Believe it or not, I decided on a Bullmastiff. Despite their potentially large size, I was drawn in by their gentle nature. I found a litter of puppies advertised in the classifieds and picked the cutest of the bunch. Charlie's adorable and I love him, with one exception. He drools a lot! Despite all my research, I never thought about it. I know all dogs drool, but this guy takes the prize. If he brushes up against you, you need to change your pants. And if I hold a dog biscuit in front of him, I need to mop up the puddle he creates. He's like one of the family now, but I could use a solution to control his drooling. Can you help?
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Regardless of how much your dog drools, keep an eye out for abnormal amounts. If your dog begins to drool excessively, it could be sign that something is wrong. Problems with their teeth are the largest cause, including a chipped tooth or infected gums. Dietary problems, poisoning or certain diseases may also cause excessive drooling. For you and your dog's safety, have a professional veterinarian check out any unusual drooling behavior.
As a driver for a delivery service, I'm used to dealing with dogs. A few weeks ago I delivered a package to a new house and was greeted by a very friendly dog that wagged his tail and couldn't wait to be pet. A week later I stopped by the same house to deliver another package. However, this time the dog came running out barking and growling at me. I tossed him a few dog biscuits, but it didn't seem to work. Finally the homeowner came out to rescue me. "What happened?" I asked. "Why doesn't your dog like me anymore?" "I don't know," the man replied. "But it could be because last week you delivered his shock collar!" (Thanks to Steve R.)
Jingle Bells before you chose a dog. That's a very responsible act that everyone should do, especially before giving a dog as a gift for the holidays. Cash: In your case, it was particularly important. If you were not prepared for the enormous size of a Bullmastiff, you might have had one "big" problem on your hands. Although they average around 130 pounds, we personally know some that top over 180 pounds. That's a big dog! Carry: And like you've discovered, Bullmastiffs are also known for drooling quite a bit. This is due to the excess skin they have around their mouth that collects the saliva. Cash: Since it's part of Charlie's nature, there isn't much that will
prevent him from drooling, but you can help control it. Carry: For starters, keep a few small towels handy throughout your home. When dogs play or get excited, they tend to drool more. A quick wipe of Charlie's jowls may keep you from having to change your clothes. Cash: Most importantly, change how you handle feeding your dog. If holding a biscuit causes him to drool, avoid treating him in that manner. Instead, put the treat in his food dish with little warning so drooling is kept to a minimum. Carry: With a little effort on training him around food, you just might keep from needing that raincoat!
Most people are acquainted with the famous experiment of Pavlov's dogs. His groundbreaking work in the area of Physiology demonstrated that there was a connection between the environment and how our body reacts. In a series of experiments, he struck a bell every time his dogs were fed. Over time, the dogs learned to associate the sound of the bell with food. After a while, the mere ringing was enough to cause the dogs to drool at the anticipation of a meal. This experiment, along with numerous other findings, paved the way for behavioral sciences and resulted in Pavlov's Nobel Prize in 1904. •
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VVA Christmas Art Show and Sale
(In no particular order) The VVA artists who participated in the Vegreville Visual Artists Christmas Art Show and Sale- Bev McCarty,Emily,Catherine Dowhanuik,Valerie Jimmel,Tina Pederson,Diane Fausak, Desserie Ruptash, Betty Klein, Joyce Bryden, Suzanne Malo, Kari Fell, Gloria Sen, Lorraine Zeigler,Vivian Annell,Angelika D.Martha Die,Sonya Urguhart,Pam Cole,Marg Varga.(Not in photo) Lorriane McNeely. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier The peacefulness and level country in large areas of Canada makes it a great country to live in! The Great Plains concert performed by Saskia and Darrel and recently presented by Vegreville United Church fueled the audience with a sensory experience that brought Canada’s plains out in the open through Canadian Celtic, folk, bluegrass and gospel music. Darrel is from Saskatchewan and Saskia hailed from Holland and since they got married, they call Saskatchewan their home. A song that Darrel wrote called, Those Green Hills of My Father’s Land was a Celtic Saskatchewan song meant for everyone who missed their old homestead. Saskia’s flute playing enhanced the performance with a serene feel. Another piece was about a young Hutterite girl who had an adventure on the Bluebird Trail. Saskia immigrated to Canada at 16 years old and what kick-started Saskia’s singing career was when she performed Dolly Parton’s song, Jolene which she did with plenty of skill at this concert also. Especially noteworthy was their Remembrance Day song, Leave the Porch Light On that they wrote in 2001 which was dedicated to all parents who do this when their children are gone from home. Darrel and Saskia were contacted by the Canadian Legion in Ottawa about this song which is now an official Remembrance Day song. They continued on with a song called, Cabin Fever about Canada’s cold win-
ters where the lyrics sang that Canada’s summer is so bittersweet and short while the winters are breeding grounds for divorce. Songs followed where Saskia did yodeling which compelled the audience to do hand-clapping which created a contagious energy. There were more performances where each set had a catchy tune to it and after each performance; Saskia said that the audience was just like Maritimers who clap from a deep place within their heart. A plentiful supply of refreshments and coffee was available for the audience afterward with a chance to meet Darrel and Saskia.
Rosanne Fortier Christmas is about giving from the heart. That is what an original art piece is because no artists ever create the same piece of work. On November 25 and 26, shoppers and art viewers had an opportunity to obtain all types of artwork for gifts at the third annual Vegreville Visual Artists (VVA) Christmas Art Show and Sale at Vinet Village Mall. This event was held to celebrate local artists who produce profes-
sional quality artwork. It was also meant to showcase and have artists receive affirmations of their talents from shoppers and viewers. The young folks were invited to have their artwork displayed and everyone who attended had a chance to paint a picture as a gift from the canvas and paint that was supplied for a low-cost.
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O’SHEA, Eugene In loving memory of Eugene O’Shea who passed away December 9, 2015 There is an empty chair Gone but not forgotten With us always, Sylvia & Family
OLINECK, Vera On November 29, 2016 Vera Olineck of Vegreville, formerly of Lavoy, passed away surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 95 years. Vera will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her children: one son, Orest (Catherine); three daughters, Sylvia (George) Kupka, Patricia (Allan) Gee, and Martha (Tom) Evans; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one sister, Stella Shyshlak; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Mafty; four sisters; and two brothers. Prayer service Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Funeral service, Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir. Very Reverend Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Vegreville Care Centre or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
O’DONNELL, Anne (DULIBA) On December 1, 2016 Anne O’Donnell (Duliba) of Edmonton passed away at the age of 73 years. Anne is survived by two daughters, Margaret (Dwayne) Laschowski of Vegreville and Sharlene (Ken) Egloff of Edmonton; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Steven (Aislin), Breanna (Brandon) and Laryssa; two brothers and one sister, Ed (Lorraine) Duliba, Ernest (Joan) Duliba; and Josey Lubyk; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents, William and Helen Duliba; husband, Orest Kitt; and brother, Marshall Duliba. Funeral service Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709-111 Avenue, Edmonton. Father Jim Nakonechny officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis or Alberta Cancer Society. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
JUBENVILLE, Larry M. March 2, 1939 – December 4, 2016 On Sunday, December 4, 2016, Larry M. Jubenville of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away at the age of 77 years. Larry is survived by his loving family: three sons, Dan (Barb) and their children Dean (Brianne) and their daughter, Aurora; and Laura (Andrew) Englehutt; Trevor (Sheila) and their children, Benjamin, Jonathan and Leah; Alan (Elaine) and their children Shannon (Josh) Champion and their children Ryan, Todd and Carla; Wendy (Scott) Gullacher and their children Jack and Jane; and Denise (Keadran) Fair and their daughter Sophia; and one daughter, Jana (Danny) Leader and their children Samantha, Kellee, Colton and Nebria; four brothers: Jack (Marcia), Ken (Sheila), Lyle (Heather) and George (Diana); one sister-in-law Ann; two brothers-in-law: Leslie Wray and Bruce Blaikie. Larry was pre-deceased by: his parents, Douglas and Hattie Jubenvill; his brother, Don; and his sisters, Doris, Marie and Doreen. Larry is also remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place. At Larry’s request, no funeral service will be held, but a memorial gathering is planned for a later date when family and close friends may share their memories of Larry. If desired, memorial donations may be made to “Akasu Palliative Care Society” (c/o Box 623, Vegreville, AB., T9C 1R7) or “St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation” (c/o Box 490, Vegreville, AB., T9C 1R5.) The family wishes to thank Dr. Hollins, the on-call doctors and the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their attentive and compassionate care during his illness. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
HALABUT, Susan September 25, 1932 - December 11, 2013 If roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for me Place them in my Mother’s arms And tell her they’re from me Tell her that I love her And miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Elaine & Randy, Jordon & Amy, Janelle & Wade STUART, David In loving memory of David Stuart who passed away December 10, 2010 Lost is sometimes how we feel on any given day Because you are not here to help guide our way It’s been six long years since you left our side And we are trying to find the reason why You were taken from us when we needed you still We have come to realize that this was God’s will We still miss your guidance and gentle ways The help you offered helped us on any given day Your smile and the way you always seemed to know What would help us to get up, do the right thing and off we’d go And we want you to know that we are being good We knew you would be with us if only you could And on the cold and wintery day that the angels came We know that there was a reason that they called your name For God had a plan for you to take away all the pain you were in And placed you where sorrow and hurt would not bother you again We know you are watching over us still and we can sometimes feel A caress on the cheek, reminding us that your love for us is still very real Forever missed by Leanne, Jennifer and Hector, Jacquie and Corey and James
MELNYK, Nick M. August 22, 1935 – November 16, 2016 On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Nick Melnyk of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years. Nick is survived by his loving family, his wife of 57 years, Terry; children Marcella (Barry) Fedun, Carla Fabian, Kelly (Shauna) Melnyk and Trina (Robert) O’Leary; 11 grandchildren Justine (Kale) Mitchell, Aaron Panich, Stephanie Fedun, Justine (Ian) Palichuk, Mallory Panich, Josh Ulan, Madison Fedun, Triston Melnyk, Kolton Melnyk, Ellexa O’Leary and Ryder O’Leary; one great-granddaughter Olivia Mitchell; three sisters; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nick was predeceased by his daughter Rhonda May Melnyk; his grandson Bowen Joseph O’Leary; parents Mike and Annie Melnyk, one brother John and sister- in- law Laura Melnyk; one sister Nettie and brother-in-law Matt Sorochan; brother-in-law Michael Shandro. A Prayer Service was held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Andrew Community Centre. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church – Kysylew with Archimandrite Gerasim Power officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Kysylew Cemetery Fund” or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Memory Eternal AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
ZIEGLER, Margaret Louise (Ferguson) July 23, 1922 – December 4, 2016 We have been saddened by the passing of Margaret Louise Ziegler on Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the age of 94 years. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Gregg (Elaine) and Deryk (Barbara); her two daughters, Brenda Remin and Noreen (Brian) Scheirman; eleven grandchildren: Brent, Ryan, Karley, Celina, Timothy, Kristin, Shereen, Shauna, Darren, Chad and Trevor; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur; her parents, Milo and Marion Ferguson; her sister, Frances Glanzer; and her brother, Allan. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Vegreville United Church, 5126-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
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DZIWENKA, Myron P. June 19, 1946 – November 29, 2016 On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Myron Dziwenka of Hilliard, Alberta passed away at the age of 70 years. Myron is survived by his loving family, two daughters Shonna (Warren) Richard and Sherri -Lee (Nolan) Marshall; two grandchildren Rene Richard and Shayne Marshall; his mother Mildred; sister Marlene (Daryl Clouston). Myron was predeceased by his wife Shirley and father Peter. A Private Memorial Service was held with Rev. Luan Vu as the Celebrant. Inurnment followed in St. Casimir’s Cemetery – Krakow. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Casimir’s Cemetery – Krakow or to the “Boys and Girls Club” in Camrose. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
HUGHES, Osborne Kenneth October 8, 1932 – December 2, 2016 On Friday, December 2, 2016, Osborne Hughes of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years. Osborne is survived by his loving family; his wife of 63 years, Nadia; children Linda (Wayne) Lusk and their children Kelly (Charles) Crisp and Kevin: Judy (Walter) Dowhaniuk and their children Mark (Catherine), Trevor (Tara) and Tammy (Mark) Panter: Robert (Peggy); great grandchildren Connor and Kiera Crisp, Bryce Beida, Abigail Dowhaniuk, Kade and Carrie Panter. He is also survived by brother Leroy (Mary) Hughes; brother in law Gerry Fisher and sister in law Rose (Barry) Hunt. Osborne was predeceased by his parents Fred and Dora Hughes; great granddaughter Cassidy Crisp and sister Shirley Fisher. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home with Rev. Laureta Blondin officiating. Donations may be made to the “Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation” – in memory of Cassidy Victoria Crisp or to the “Vegreville Care Centre – Recreation.” To send condolences please visit www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800
CheckStop Blitz throughout Alberta on Saturday. The large scale operation will involve hundreds of “K” Division officers and Alberta Sheriff personnel working together as part of a Canadawide RCMP National Day of Enforcement campaign aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road. Driver suspected of being impaired by alcohol and/or drugs will be subject to road-side sobriety tests that may result in immediate licence suspensions and/or criminal charges.
Canada’s borders have become less porous in the wake of a CBC News investigation that revealed a major security gap in the way passengers were being screened before being allowed into Canada. In the past 12 months since new screening measures came into effect on Nov. 21, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) apprehended 3,067 people with outstanding criminal arrest warrants at border crossings.
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CARD OF THANKS The Windels and Hempstock families wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the many individuals sending kind messages of comfort and prayer on the passing of Olive May Windels. The families extend special thanks to the staff at St. Josephs General Hospital and to Dr. Naidoo and Dr. Edgcumbe of Vegreville Family Clinic. Sincerely, Cliff K. Windels Spencer Hempstock & Family Kent Hempstock & Family
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Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Some classroom news includes: Kindergarten learning about the wonderful world of spiders; grade ones learning about shades, mixing, and a variety of other concepts. They have been exploring the seasonal changes in fall and how people, animals, and plants change in the environment. In Grade 2 science, they will begin their unit on Hot and Cold Temperature. At the end of this unit, the students will be building a device to keep an ice cube cold. The Grade 3 science unit is Building With a Variety of Materials. In this unit they are required to build a variety of objects that support objects; span gaps; serve as containers; and serve as models of particular living things, objects or buildings. Our Grade 4’s are working on Light and Shadow. Students can identify natural and man-made sources of light and will be doing some interesting experiments. The Grade 5 class worked in groups in a Survival Reward Challenge. They had to separate a mixture
containing five different materials and work individually to evaluate a plan and recommend improvements. The reward challenge activity was to separate a mixture of paper clips, salt, split peas and wood chips. If they can successfully separate the mixture, they can keep the salt and split peas to create a pot of soup, the wood chips for kindling and the paper clips to use as fishing hooks. The students were all successful!! The Grade 6’s are very close to finishing their Trees and Forest unit. As a final project students will be creating a presentation on informing tourists about the trees in our region. The Art Field Trip to the Edmonton Art Gallery of Alberta was a very engaging experience for 22 students from Gr. 5-9 on November 24, 2016. Students toured through different galleries experiencing different world views and engaging in different cultural perspectives. In the afternoon students spent time making their own Art Stories. They were lead through a number of different painting techniques and created their own prints of a story that inspired them. Louise Phipps with Alberta Farm Safety was in our school on Thursday, November 24 for our annual farm safety presentation. Grades Kindergarten to six all participated. Each grade level focused on a differ-
ent safety objective as well as a review of safety tips from previous years. The following topics were covered: one seat- one rider (KG), bystander run-ver (Gr.1), rural drowning risks ( Gr. 2), hearing loss on the farm (Gr. 3), making safe choices (Gr. 4), risks of riding with speed (Gr. 5), and risks of riding quads (Gr. 6). Excellent safety rules were learned by all grade levels!
Innisfree school news Kristin Bergman Now that we have reached the month of December, students are getting into the Christmas spirit. On December 1 Students’ Union started a Twelve Days of Christmas food drive to help out families in need around the holidays. For twelve days, students will bring in non-perishable food items within a category that changes each day. So far, canned soup, vegetables, fruit, and beans have been donated for the first three days of Christmas. The categories for the remaining days of the week are pasta, hot or cold cereal, and a free choice item. We are very grateful to those who have already contributed to the food drive, and encourage all students to help with this great cause. Rehearsals for the Christmas play are well underway, occurring almost every day of the week during noon hour. Actors from all grades are working very hard to memorize their lines and make
this year’s production a success. The elementary choir, led by Grade 3 and 4 teacher Ms. Shaw, is also practicing diligently for their upcoming performance. The Christmas Concert will take place on December 15 from 5 to 7 pm this year and includes a supper and show for all to enjoy. The last week of classes will be December 19 to 23, and Students’ Union plans to celebrate the upcoming holiday with a week filled with Christmas cheer. Each day will have a new dress-up theme relating to the holidays, and the last Friday will include fun activities such as Christmas cookie decorating and holiday movies. The dress-up days are Red and Green Day on December 19, followed by Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Christmas Headgear Day, Christmas Socks Day, and Pyjama Day. There will also be a potluck for the junior and senior high on December 23.
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church CONTINUED from page 5 people have volunteered to help with the restoration. “We buy the material and they agreed to supply the labor needed,” concluded Ernie feeling much gratitude for all the donations in time, labor, and materials that people have committed to offering for the project. “The first cost, the move to the new foundation will cost $55,000, so we’re in good shape in the financial department. The community has really come together to help us achieve this goal.” The sliding of the building was started on Wednesday, November 30 and the move was completed on Monday, December 5. Due to the work involved with the sliding of the building
onto the new foundation, it needs to be done in a series of slides which can only be done at an interval of one per day. Three days were needed with the last day, being Monday as the final day to make sure it is settled correctly onto the new foundation.
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Reindeer Lane Vegreville Preschool One sings and performs Christmas songs at Reindeer Lane. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Darlene Thibault on vocals is accompanied by Robert Hughes on drums at Perogies and Jam’s performances at Reindeer Lane. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Ehlonna, five-months-old and her brother Gage, six-years-old visits Santa at Reindeer Lane. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Secrets for future surprises dotted Vegreville Social Centre on November 26. Children collaborated with Santa’s reindeer and elves to purchase a lowcost gift and have it wrapped at Reindeer Lane Gift Shop. Over 1300 gifts were available. Since Santa was on the scene, free hot chocolate and cookies were a dish away. An opportunity to have chil-
dren’s photos with Santa was offered for the admission cost of a food bank donation. To make the event, merry and bright, people were treated to a Perogies and Jam and Preschool Concert where the little ones charmed the audience. Other performers who had the audience commented that they did a great job were Darlene Thibault, Don and Liam, Debbie Fedoruk, and Off Ramp Boys.
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Rotary Club gives their thanks The Rotary Club of Vegreville would like to thank everyone who purchased Grey Cup tickets in support of the many Rotary Projects. The winners were, in no particular order, Greg Senko, Don Maggs, Taneen Rudyk, Bruce Suffield, Grant Miller, Anton Kutryk and Darren Davies.
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AL Horton School welcomes new teachers! Rosanne Fortier A. L. Horton School is excited to have seven new teachers join their school this school term and in the past few years. These new educators are Kimberly Harburn, Mrs. Nicole Walker, William Maskal, Vanessa Benoit, Maureen Kule, Meaghan Knowles, and Maria Fedorouk. Kimberly Harburn is a Ukrainian Bilingual Kindergarten teacher who is pleased to have joined the A L Horton team this year. “I moved to Alberta three years ago from Ontario and have taught both Kindergarten and Grade One in Sherwood Park over the past few years. I am excited to also be launching the new PALS program (Play And Learn at School). Thank-you for the warm welcomes to the Vegreville community.” Harburn said. Mrs. Nicole Walker is on her third year teaching grade 5 at A.L. Horton. “I grew up around Calgary and then moved to Sherwood Park. That is where I am currently living today. I attended Grant MacEwan and the University of Alberta to earn my Bachelor of Education Degree in Elementary studies, minoring in Educational Psychology. I started our Sport Camp Program, along with Miss Melynk, here at A.L. Horton to help promote fundamental skills in young athletes. We run our program 3 days a week after school for division one and two students. I love working in Vegreville and feel very blessed to be a teacher at A.L. Horton!” Walker said.
New teachers at A.L. Horton School (left to right) Kimberly Harburn, Vanessa Benoit, Maria Fedorouk, Nicole Walker, William Maskel. (Not present in photoMaureen Kule and Meaghan Knowles.) (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
William Maskal is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is now teaching the grade 5 Ukrainian Bilingual class at A.L. Horton. He completed his Bachelor of Education in the spring of 2016 at the University of Saskatchewan. His teaching areas are Social Studies and Fine Arts.
William completed a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies in 2014. Being Ukrainian is a strong passion of his. William is returning to Ukraine over the Christmas break working with children in schools and orphanages. He is looking forward to working at AL Horton and the community of Vegreville. Vanessa Benoit is a Grade 2 teacher who is very excited to have her own classroom. “I was born and raised in the Vegreville area. My husband and I farm north of Lavoy with our son. We have 4 children; three daughters and one son. Our eldest daughter is married and she gave us our first grandchild (a granddaughter) on September 20 of this year,” Benoit said. Maureen Kule is the band teacher for A. L. Horton as well as Vegreville Composite High School and Mundare School. “Before pursuing education, I studied jazz piano and composition at MacEwan University. Originally from Edmonton, I now live in Sherwood Park and drive to Vegreville for work and into
Edmonton to play clarinet in two high-level community bands,” Kule said. Meagan Knowles is very excited to be teaching kindergarten at A.L. Horton this year! “I am originally from New Brunswick and it was there that I taught for 5 years. My husband, sheepadoodle dog and I moved to Andrew AB where we welcomed our daughter Ella. Kindergarten is one of my favorite grades to teach. Watching them grow and learn is truly an amazing experience. We love exploring Alberta and all that this province has to offer,” Knowles said. Maria Fedorouk is a Grade 3 Ukrainian Bilingual at A.L. Horton Elementary School. “Originally, I am from Ukraine but immigrated at a young age to Canada with my parents. I grew up in Vegreville and attended A.L. Horton as a student. So, this position is very meaningful to me because of my roots. It is wonderful to share my heritage, traditions, and experiences with my students. I studied at MacEwan University for two years where I did a transfer prog ra m in Education. I then completed my Ba chelor of Elementary Education degree at the University of Alberta in the following two years. I completed one of my student teaching practicums at A.L . Horton, which has made it exciting for me to see so many familiar faces.”
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Nahorney awarded outstanding achievement award where he spent a year and then after that year he moved to Maddigan Chrysler and has been there ever since. His happy-go-lucky demeanor and easy going personality makes him a fine person to work with and the mechanics that help him learn what he doesn’t yet know are happy to teach him. “There’s still a lot to learn and I still don’t know everything but that’s what the other mechanics are there for and boss, to show me the way,” Nahorney continued. “It’s just one of those things, you learn something new every day. I encourage people to get into the RAP program, because it opens a lot of doors to many places, especially with scholarships and things like that. I was surprised about getting the scholarship. I did it through school and submitted a piece of paper through the school. The school board looked it over and then I applied for the
Joe Machney Reporter The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)/Career and Technology Studies Scholarship has presented nineteen-year-old Brayden Nahorney with a certificate recognizing his outstanding achievement.
Having been interested in fixing things since he was young while living on a farm and helping his dad out with the farm equipment, by grade ten young Brayden felt that he needed to choose a career for himself. “I enjoyed fixing things so I thought I might as well go into that,” Nahorney said. He started out at Vegreville Mechanical
scholarship and I was one of the seventy lucky kids who got it.” Brayden intends to be with Maddigan for some time, not only because of the contract that he signed with them, but also he finds the training that he gets from them most helpful. “Maddigan will put me through training for five years which is good,” Nahorney said, ref lecting on his time here. “I like the people here, I really do. Over the past year, I’ve learned the different systems that they use and with the new vehicles these days you’ve almost got to be more of an electrician than a mechanic.” Whatever types of vehicles young Brayden comes across, his tenacity and good-nature will get the job done and add another notch to his belt of experience in the journey of being a mechanic.
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Vegreville’s Third 100 People Who Care
Citizens listen attentively to the representatives who made a speech about the charity they were involved in at the Vegreville’s Third 100 People Who Care on December 1 at Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club Centre. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Some of Akasu Palliative Care Society Board members after they were the chosen recipients at the third Vegreville 100 People Who Care event. (Left to right-Terry Kubin, Correspondent Secretary,Viola Braun-Fox, Chair and Laureen Kerr, treasurer. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Vegreville is a caring community and they proved it once again at the third 100 People who Care which was attended by 30 people and was presented at the Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club Centre on December 1. Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) hosted this event as this non-profit organization was the recipient of June’s 100 People Who Care. The three organizations that were selected for this event were Akasu Palliative Care Society, Rotary Club of Vegreville and Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club Centre. The representatives that presented a five-minute speech were Viola BraunFox for Akasu Palliative Care Society,
Marielle Brodziak for Rotary Club and Dwayne Hlady for Sunshine Club Centre. Following these presentations, citizens voted for their chosen charity where Akasu Palliative Care Society won the most votes and will receive a $3000 cheque. Viola Braun-Fox, Chair of Palliative Care said this organization is registered as a Federal charity. “Palliative Care views dying as an inevitable part of life, it is active compassionate care, focusing on the quality of life as defined by the person who has an illness for which a cure is no longer expected. The board is a group of volunteers from the Community within the area of Vegreville. They provide supervised education and support for anyone with concerns related to grief and loss.”
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Vegreville Agricultural Society Elect New Executive
Submitted The Vegreville Agricultural Society held their annual meeting on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the Board Room of the Society. They were presented the financial statement of the past year’s activities along with other business pertaining to the Society. The evening rounded out with the election of directors for the year. Pictured left to right (seated) Bob Bennett –
Treasurer; Rachel Farr – Past President; Craig Horon – Vice President; Tracy Giffin – President; Megan Farquharson – Executive Director; and Alan Baxandall – Executive Director. Standing (l to r) Cathy Freed – Office Manager; and the following directors: Connie Steinwand, Tara Flett, Beth Smolyk, Candice Williams, Dave Humphries, Derek Fox, Neil Collins, Hedi Sokalski, Dan Beaudette, Morgana
Larsen and Shane Cartier. Missing were Jennifer Hladilo, Dwayne Hlady, John Litun, Glen McLay, Daryl Tuck, Ted Wilson, Frances Sawiak and John Sawiak. Stepping down from the directorship this year were Daryl Cole
and Walter Krill. The Vegreville Agricultural Society would like to thank these two individuals for the tireless work they have put in over several years of service. You will be missed by all.
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Rangers lead in first but fall hard by game’s end Dara Dimmock Student Reporter On November 23 the Vegreville Rangers took on the advanced St. Paul Canadiens team in a rampant game ending in a staggering loss for the Rangers. During the beginning of the first period the majority of the action resided at the Rangers end of the ice, with limited attempts on the Canadiens goal. The St. Paul Canadiens played vigor-
ously but the Rangers goalie Cikaliuk stayed strong against their blitzing offence. Canadien player Sylvestre received a penalty and a game misconduct at the eleven minute mark. Cikaliuk’s skill prevailed throughout the 22 shots on goal as he only let in one during the first period, with Wozniak getting on the board before him to give the Rangers the lead for part of the first period. The second period found the Rangers fighting hard to get ahead and take the lead again but between penalties and mismanaged pl ay s t he Canadiens got the puck in the net three more times before the period ended as their aggression was better managed and put to good use instead of spent in penalties. The tension was
high as the third period began and so were the Ranger’s hopes with a change of goaltenders near the beginning. With Saik fresh in the net the Rangers’ got some gas, but unfortunately it did not prove to be enough as St Paul quickly racked up more goals against them. The last half of the period found the Ranger’s spirits depleted which gave even more power to the opposition. Between Rangers players taking more penalties and some of them getting kicked out of the game, the Canadiens closed the challenging game for the Rangers with a
Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville Together, we will fight to keep our Case Processing Centre. The shock of the Federal government’s announcement to close the Case Processing Centre is evident everywhere I go. This facility has been a cornerstone of our community for more than 20 years. It is our single largest employer in town and the staff at the centre are friends, family, neighbours, or customers. The unilateral decision to take away 8% of our workforce was made at a time when our community and the province is especially vulnerable. Like the rest of Alberta, Vegreville has been weathering the storm of volatile markets and a sluggish economy. This recent Federal Government decision is like pouring salt in a wound. Without even a hint of discussion, local residents have been informed that bureaucratic convenience trumps community livelihood. It would seem that our efforts to build community resilience and spirit have gone unnoticed and that the time and energy local residents have invested into making Vegreville an attractive choice has been wasted. The decision to uproot established workers and families from a community that they chose to call home seems both unfair and unwise. It is also at odds with the federal government’s campaign promises to ‘strengthen our communities by investing in the things that make them good places to live’. While 228 jobs may seem insignificant to someone balancing the books in Ottawa, this loss is devastating for Vegreville. These workers and their families are essential to the fabric of our community.
score of 13 to 1 and a total shots on goal of 61 to 11. “It was not the outcome we wanted. We did not play well but having said that these guys are the best in the league for a reason. We had a good couple periods and then from frustration weren’t together in the last period,” Assistant coach Scott Langkow said. “We had the weekend off and so we’ll be refreshed and ready for the next game with a clear head and a renewed focus and determination!”
They shop at local businesses, support our charities, and their children comprise a sizeable portion of our student population. Equally frustrating is the lack of respect for the people of Vegreville. Apparently, this move has been in the works for the past six months yet neither the staff at the centre or the municipality was given an opportunity to feed into the process. Believe it or not, the big city doesn’t appeal to everyone. People choose to live in smaller towns for a variety of reasons and it is unfair to take that choice away. It is also unacceptable to make major decisions without the benefit of local stakeholder input. My hope is that this was an extremely unfortunate oversight and not an attempt to avoid what would surely be a difficult and contentious conversation. Since we weren’t given the chance to voice our concerns prior to the decision being made, my promise is to make sure that our position on this matter is heard loud and clear now. Together, we will fight to keep our Case Processing Centre. Not only do we care about the jobs this service provides, we care about our friends, our neighbours and our family. We will hold on tightly to these people because we know how important they are to our community and we value their choice. The Town of Vegreville will be holding the Federal Government accountable to its promise to be more open and transparent, and to invest in rural communities. As Mayor, I have done several national and provincial media interviews. The concerns have been echoed by MP Shannon Stubbs and the Hon. Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Opposition who have also asked some hard questions in the House of Commons. Letters have been written to Prime Minister Trudeau; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum; as well as Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote. As well, a Special Resolution was tabled at the recent AAMD&C Convention and overwhelming passed with 92.11% support from the delegates. I also had a meeting with Jessica Littlewood, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, where we requested letters of support from Premier Rachel Notley the Minister of Municipal Affairs Danielle Larivee. But we need your help. Our Council is asking the residents of Vegreville to also show their support by writing letters and calling the federal government to express their frustration about this decision and demanding that the government reconsider the closure of the CPC.