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Around 380 attendees enjoyed the polished and heartstopping dancing performance by the Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers at the Fourth Annual Razom on February 3 till the early morning of February 4 at Vegreville Social Centre. All eyes were fixed on the stage as the dancers were balletic and athletic in different performances.

Vegreville Academy of Ukrainian Dance Association (VAUDA) hosted this event. Holly Warawa emceed where she welcomed everyone. “We are proud to showcase and celebrate our young generation who are continuing traditions and embracing our culture. This year marks two years after the initial invasion of Ukraine and this war continues, so kids,

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RCMP files from January 29 - February 4 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

January 29 09:50 – Report of a truck and trailer being stolen on the night of January 27. Client did not realize the vehicle was stolen until receiving a phone call from Provost RCMP indicating that they recovered the truck. 10:00 – Report of a lawnmower and new bathtub stolen from storage some time in the fall. 11:24 – Report of an abandoned vehicle on the client’s property. No plate was on the vehicle, but a search indicates that the vehicle was stolen out of Fort Saskatchewan. Photos and statement provided. 11:43 – Report of a break and enter at a rural property. Members attended and seized break in tools left behind. Investigation ongoing. 12:08 – Report of a vehicle found in Mundare near Hwy 15 and the train tracks with a Saskatchewan license plate and the driver’s side window busted. The vehicle, a black 4 door Audi, was determined to be stolen and was towed to be held for fingerprinting. Vehicle information updated in the RCMP database. 19:37 – Report of a dead deer on Hwy 15 near RR 174. Member was in the area on patrols and was closer than Wildlife Officers so proceeded to the location to remove the deer from the roadway. January 30 Client in the Vegreville area was notified by Vermilion RCMP that their vehicle had been recovered. 13:02 – Report of multiple vehicles found on a rural property. Members attended and confirmed that the vehicles were all stolen. A Dodge Ram was seized for examination. All registered owners of the vehicles were contacted and provided updates. 13:54 – 911 report of a fire at a Vegreville business. Vegreville Fire department on scene. Everyone was evacuated, and there were no injuries. Nothing criminal. January 31 04:04 – Complainant indicated that while walking their dog they heard someone yelling profanities. Members attended the location and conducted patrols but did not find the subject of the complaint and did not hear any yelling. Complainant was updated. 08:54 – 911 report of a motor vehicle collision. Fire and EMS on scene; no injuries reported. Two trucks involved.

A GMC was travelling northbound on Hwy 857 crossing Hwy 16. A Chevy was travelling westbound on Hwy 16. The GMC struck the Chevy in the westbound lane of Hwy 16. Driver was charged. Collision report completed. 11:27 – Report of fraud involving an Amazon scam. The complainant lost $2,300. Complainant’s daughter set up the phone to deny calls from restricted numbers. February 1 03:19 – Report of a suspicious male walking down the back alley behind his house. Reporting due to the time of day. Member attended the location and conducted patrols but no one was located in the vicinity. 07:34 – Report of a single vehicle collision where the driver slid into the ditch while trying to avoid a collision with a semi. No injuries. Collision report completed. 14:39 – Report of a stolen handicap sign from inside their unlocked vehicle while it was parked at a Vegreville retail location. 14:48 – Report of fraud. A Mundare business reports a subject using credit cards fraudulently. Investigation ongoing. 16:52 – Report of a missing person. 19:30 – Report of a neighbour uttering threats where the subject of the complaint was threatening to back into people at the complainant’s place of work. Subject was reported to be brandishing a pipe. Investigation is ongoing. 20:08 – Complainant reports that a coworker was harassing them at work. Member spoke with the complainant and it was determined that the harassment was not criminal in nature. Complainant was advised to speak to a supervisor and engage other resources available to them within the company to resolve the matter. 22:33 – Report of people walking on the shoulder of Hwy 16 between Vegreville and Mundare westbound. Member attended and located the subjects who indicated they were stranded after an unknown male stole the vehicle they were in. February 2 10:00 – Attempted Fraud. Two subjects entered a Mundare store and attempted to make a $5,000 purchase using a credit card which was obtained by crime. Members arrived but were unable to locate the subjects. Surveillance (CCTV) and photos provided and added to the file. 11:07 – Report of a subject breaching a no-contact order with a business by sending an email to them. It was determined that the order is a no-trespass, which the

subject did not violate with the email. Complainant was updated. 13:14 – Report of a deer on the roadway. Member attended and located the deer. EMCON arrived on scene and removed the deer from the roadway. 20:07 – 911 report of a theft of a wallet. The complainant reported that they left their wallet on a counter briefly and saw the subject of the complaint take the wallet. When approached an argument ensued but the wallet was returned. Complainant requested that no charges be laid. 22:41 – Welfare check requested on a family member who had not answered texts or phone calls all day. Members attended the subject’s residence. Subject answered the door and indicated they were sleeping. Complainant was updated. February 3 01:12 – Report of a possible break and enter to a property. Location provided, members attended. No signs of a break and enter. Complainant updated. 09:50 – Report of a traffic hazard with two dogs on the road. Member attended. The traffic hazard was cleared with the dogs off the road. Neighbourhood inquiries made but is it unknown where the dogs belong. Municipal enforcement notified & complainant was updated. 19:38 – Members dispatched to a panic alarm at a Mundare business. Members arrived and spoke to employee who said the alarm was hit by accident and they had updated the security company. 19:45 – Report of a subject threatening to come and get their belongings. Members attended and spoke with witnesses. No offence alleged. Advice was provided to parties for when the subject attends to retrieve their belongings. 22:31 – Members dispatched to a road rage incident. Member located and took a statement from the complainant. Members later located the subject vehicle and took a statement from the driver and passenger. A violation ticket was issued to the offending driver. February 4 Nothing of note During the week there were 40 calls for service made in total including: 1 false 911, 1 false alarm, 0 animal strikes, 0 relationship violence, 4 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 11 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.

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Village of Andrew Municipal Inspection Report to be Made Public Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Residents in the Village of Andrew will have the opportunity to hear the results of the Municipal Inspection in three weeks’ time. Interim CAO Ken Glover said a presentation on the Minister of Municipal Affairs review of the Municipal Inspection is confirmed for the Feb. 28 council meeting. Glover made that statement the evening of Jan. 31 when Mayor Barry Goertz and Councillor Chris Lupul and several members of the public were in attendance for a regular council meeting. Because only two members of council were present, instead of the required three members of council to have quorum, only information could be shared at that time. During the day on Feb. 28 members of council will also be attending Munis 101: The Essentials of Municipal Governance course. Glover pointed out that the Munis 101 course along with completion of the 2022 municipal audit were two requirements of the Municipal Inspection. Barb McCarthy of JMD Group LLP Chartered Professional Accountants presented the 2022 municipal audit, although documents will not be available to the public until all members of council have made a motion approving the 2022 audit. McCarthy did disclose

that the Village of Andrew has a “very strong financial base” with an accumulated surplus of more than $6.8 million. She also noted that none of the reserves were spent, and that left a balance of $894,000 in reserves. Glover thanked McCarthy for her hard work and said they now have a “much clearer picture” heading into the 2023 audit. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw, Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw and Procedural Bylaw were all slated action items on the agenda, but no action could be taken because of the lack of quorum. Glover said they will be on the Feb. 14 regular meeting agenda unless a special meeting of council is called before that date. Christine Johnson O’Grady was in attendance with her dogs, one of which is a certified service dog and the other which is in training. Johnson O’Grady and was given the opportunity to share her thoughts on the proposed Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. She said she would like to see provisions for people with disabilities and motorized transportation included in the bylaw. Mayor Barry Goertz encouraged her and other residents to provide specific information they would like included in the bylaw that has yet to be introduced. Glover said there would be opportunity for public input before council passes the bylaw.

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Scammers have been scamming since the dawn of time, or at least as long as the written word. Along the same lines are the jokes about politicians. One of my favorites is, “How can you tell if a politician is lying? Their lips are moving.” Queue the laughter. That joke may hold some truth and I think we see the evidence covered in the news at many levels of politics both domestic and abroad, but I don’t believe that the joke is all-encompassing. The connection I want to make is that of lips moving and lying. How are we to tell the difference? It is only a matter of time before almost any type of technological advancement is used for bad intent. With AI we have now turned that corner in spectacular fashion. I’ve written about various scams before. Grandparent scams, relationship scams, investment scams and so on. I’ve also discussed how technology is changing what was once an email or fax from a prince in a far off land looking to send you some money. Now, AI has entered the ring and criminals are using it to swing for the fences. Although all the details have not been released, what follows is an account of how things were reported to have transpired.

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Recently a multinational company fell victim to an advanced attack used to scam a significant amount of money from them. It all started with an office in Hong Kong receiving an email from the CFO to send a payment. Because the dollar figure was significant (I’ll get to that later) and the staff member was aware of phishing scams, they were cautious. The email from the CFO, who was located in the UK, could not be confirmed in person, so the employee requested a video call. Strangely enough, this has become common practice. Rather than picking up a phone and calling an office number where various means of verification would be possible, many companies instruct employees to request a video call for confirmation. After all, what’s better than a “face to face” when the person you need approval from cannot be there in person for a face to face? Unfortunately, in 2024 things are not always what they seem to be. The criminals in this situation were very advanced, well prepared and sophisticated. They DID initiate a video conference call with the employee during which the employee saw and spoke to who he thought were multiple colleagues he knew. In fact, the entire call was an AI-generated deepfake. Following the call when the employee was convinced he saw and spoke to the appropriate people in his organization who verified the payment request was legitimate, the employee proceeded to issue the payment. All $25 million of it. The payment was only discovered during later conversations with other employees at the company headquarters. The authorities noted that while the employee thought he was in a video conference with other members of the company, in reality it turned out that everyone was fake. From an operations standpoint, one can hardly blame the employee. Any company that has the means to send $25 million should have better controls in place than an email request and a nod via video chat. Personally, I think the company deserved to lose the money. There are so many cheap and easy solutions that any small business can employ to verify things like money transactions. A multinational has no excuse. While it is hard to accept that we can no longer believe our ears or our eyes, we are now at that point in technology where very little can be trusted. Recent weeks have seen various forms of fake images being unleashed on celebrities and the video technology used in the scam above has been available for at least a year now. Recently, a faked voice was also used in phone calls during the US presidential primaries. The next time you have a strange feeling, trust your gut; if it seems fishy, it very well could be. A good rule is to “trust but verify.” For those who do not believe that they can be tricked by technology and deepfakes – the time to wakeup is now. Believe nothing! Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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ATCO’s Transmission Line Rebuild Project Underway 2. ATCO crews set pole on new transmission line south of Vegreville during Phase 1 of the multi-year project. (ATCO/Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser ATCO Electric began rebuilding its 7L65 transmission line back in the fall of 2021 and construction is expected to continue over the next two years. Doris Kaufmann Woodcock, Manager of Media & Corporate Communications, provided some background and details about the project. She explained that, “The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has long-term transmission plans for the province that address Alberta’s growing power needs while modernizing and incorporating grid reliability. Complementing the AESO’s plans, ATCO has identified that the existing 7L65 transmission line (running about 98 kilometres from just south of Vegreville to Vermillion is nearing the end of its lifecycle due to its age and condition.

Essentially, this means the current line is unable to operate at its original capacity and reliability. It therefore needs to be completely replaced to meet increasing local demand, while also ensuring reliability and aligning with the AESO’s mandate.” Amanda Mattern, Vice Presidents of Operations said, “The current 7L65 transmission line has served the community very well since 1957, but it was nearing the end of its lifespan. This newly built line enables ATCO to maintain our commitment to reliable power while preparing our grid for future demands and technology developments.” Kaufmann Woodcock pointed out that, ATCO is rebuilding the 7L65 transmission line with new structures, primarily in a new alignment*. Construction is occurring over multiple years and sepa-

rated into three phases by regional sections of the line. As each phase is constructed, the corresponding section of the original line is dismantled and salvaged. The total project cost is estimated at about $73 million. All project activities are expected to be complete by early 2026. *New alignment was determined through an iterative route selection process with consideration for environmental, social, cultural, land-use, resource, and technical factors. This also included multiple rounds of consultation with affected stakeholders in the area, and adjustments to the final selected route based on stakeholder feedback. A portion located within Vermilion Provincial Park (part of Phase 2) was rebuilt in place in order to avoid creating a new disturbance within the park boundary. • Phase 1 i. Construction of 37 km of new transmission line from the Vegreville substation to the endpoint, south of Ranfurly. ii. Construction and salvage were completed in 2022. • Phase 2 i. Construction of 27 km of new transmission line between the Vermilion substation to the endpoint, north of Mannville. ii. Construction was completed in 2023 and salvage is underway. • Phase 3 i. Construction of 34 km of new transmission line between the Phase 1 and 2 endpoints with expected completion in 2025. ii. Salvage of the corresponding sec-

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90 Years Ago – February 7, 1934

Re-elected by acclamation on Monday to the mayoralty of the Town of Vegreville for the ‘steenth time. Mr. Holden appears to have a solid grip on the mayoralty – a thankless job, indeed – and his re-election is an expression of the confidence of the town in one who has given it long and faithful service. With the medical profession thus heavily represented on the trustee board of St. Martin’s R.C. Separate School, No. 16 it should be difficult for the pupils to be otherwise than healthy and wise – if not wealthy. Dr. A. Couillard and Dr. J. Yakimischak were both elected to the trustee separate school board by acclimation along with Frank Lemiski. The Shandro girls’ hockey team was defeated by the Willingdon Lassies by a score of 4 to 0. The scorers for the winners were Pearl Boychuk (2) and Kay Huculak (2). 1934’s first fire call rolled Chief Wm. Rogers and his merry men out of their downy couches at an early hour on Tuesday morning when fire from an overheated stove broke out in the residence of one Bohaichuk, on the north side of the track. The fire was a brief one of prompt action by neighbors holding it in check and little damage was done.

75 Years Ago – February 9, 1949

Andrew Home and School Association, of which J.W. Huculak is president and Mrs. Mary Semeniuk, secretary-treasurer, held its monthly meeting in the school house. Nick Melnyk gave an address on the “Code of Ethics”. It was decided that the association approach the village council to enforce the curfew. Joe Martin, manager of the Willingdon Co-operative Store has been transferred to Red Deer. Peter Perich, formerly of Andrew, is the new Co-op manager. Mr. Forchuk has been the manager of the Innisfree Co-op Store for two very successful years and has recently been assigned to a new position with the Co—op Wholesale in Edmonton. Succeeding him is Johnny M. Pasieka. A boost of $500 in sessional indemnity for MLAs is reported on the cards for the legislative session opening on February 17th. W.K. Whiteford of Toronto, president of British American Oil, said in an interview the company has earmarked about $2,000.000 for drilling and exploration in Alberta during 1949. Bismuth is a metallic element, possibly known to the ancients, but first clearly distinguished from tin by Basil Valentine in 1413.

50 Years Ago – February 7, 1974

The gift of a 26” colored television set was made by the Kinsmen Club of Vegreville to St. Joseph’s General Hospital last week. Making the presentation to Sister Ruth administrator was Kinsmen President Willie Hantiuk along with Kinsmen members Val Burant and John Yakimetz. The gift is typical of the many worthwhile projects undertaken by all of the service clubs in Vegreville. Interesting exhibits on display at the Vegreville Library presently are provided by the Provincial Museum of Alberta and the National Museums of Canada Fund Circulating Exhibits Program. The displays are of interest to young and old and include toys of days gone by and a working rock tumbler which should be of interest to locals. Elaine, Tracy, and Michelle Wilson were some of the few people in attendance enjoying the beauty of the polished rock. Progress on the new Vegreville Co-op Shopping Centre. The walls are in place and the beams to support the roof have been positioned. The location of the new building is the former site of the Imperial Lumber Co. on 51st Avenue.

25 Years Ago – February 9, 1999

Tim Baydala has been named the Top Apprentice in his field of Locksmithing. Under the direction of Mr. John Radesh, Tim scored the highest in Alberta and received the distinguished award last week in Calgary. “it feels good to be finally done, and getting this award just makes it that much better,” said Tim. Seven students from A.L. Horton School have won the Tomorrow’s Writers Today contest and will be in Sherwood Park on February 27, 1999, to attend a conference. Jennifer Miller, Jessica Cartier, Jason Hicks, Amy Dlugosz, Megan Wasylciw, Kaleigh Klammer, and Doris Lee. On February 3, in the Senior Citizens Center in Two Hills, the seniors held their annual meeting, and a new board was elected. The following were elected: Past President, Metro Rybak; President, Steve Serna; Vice President, Elsie Rybak: Secretary, Zenovia Keryluk; Treasurer, Ethel Albrecht; Directors, Sanny Sakulak, Paul Harbarenko, Mike Romaniuk, Madeline Shandruk, Mary Mandrusiak, and Pete Keryluk. Barry Kitt of Myrnam, the 46-year-old revealed three $20,000 symbols on the lottery ticket Autoplus Cash ‘n Cars and won a prize he will not soon forget. Plans for the windfall are practical and down to earth. “I will put the winnings into the bank to use as operating costs for our farm.”

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Court Ruling justly Slams Trudeau’s Use of Emergencies Act Ray McGinnis

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In a long-awaited and unequivocal decision, the Honourable Justice Richard Mosley has declared the Liberal cabinet’s invocation of the Emergencies Act as not just questionable but outright illegal. Let’s be crystal clear: the government’s move to enact the Emergencies Act, an unprecedented action taken on Feb. 14, 2022, in response to the Freedom Convoy protests, has been found to be in flagrant violation of not only sections 3 and 17 of the Emergencies Act itself but also Part 1 of the Constitution Act of 1982 and sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Justice Mosley didn’t mince words in his 126-page Reasons for Judgment, stating that the government’s decision lacked reasonableness, justification, transparency, and intelligibility. He made it abundantly clear that the Emergencies Act was meant to safeguard fundamental rights, even in emergency situations where temporary measures might be necessary. Contrast this with the findings of the Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC), which raised serious doubts about the Act’s invocation. On Feb. 17, 2023, Justice Paul Rouleau “concluded that the very high threshold required for the invocation of the (Emergencies) Act was met.” He contended that “cabinet had reasonable grounds to believe there existed a national emergency arising from threats to the security of Canada,” resulting in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declaring the Act. Rouleau’s dubious conclusion was made all the more dubious

by this comment: “I do not come to this conclusion easily as I do not consider the factual basis for it to be overwhelming.” In his finding, Mosley pointed out that the Governor in Council was required by the Emergencies Act legislation to show that “the reasons for its decision” are “reasonable” and “demonstrate ‘justification, transparency and intelligibility.” Extensive evidence was brought to the court’s attention. This included the testimony of RCMP Superintendent Denis Beaudoin. He conceded that RCMP officers gathered names of citizens whose bank accounts were to be seized and frozen and “did not apply a standard, such as reasonable grounds, before sharing information with the financial institutions.” Justice Mosley’s ruling exposed significant flaws in the government’s actions, particularly its failure to follow due process when seizing and freezing citizens’ bank accounts. The revelation that RCMP officers didn’t apply any reasonable standard before sharing information with financial institutions is nothing short of alarming. The government’s attempt to dismiss the matter as moot because the Emergencies Act was revoked on Feb. 23, 2022, was rightfully rejected by Justice Mosley. He ruled that “the Applicants have established that an adversarial context continues to exist and have built a record upon which meaningful judicial review of the decision to invoke the Act and issue the Proclamation … can occur”. The federal court ruled that the POEC inquiry was not a substitute for judicial review. The applicants who sought judicial review of the

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Trigg Myshaniuk and Matthew Melnyk work on converting a 10 speed into an electric bike. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Cameron Mercer, Kiana Dafoe and Quinton Geese with the composter they assembled. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Applying Beet 55 on the roadway. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

facility in that municipality. Beet 55 is a liquid organic accelerator which aids chlorides in melting snow and ice at lower than conventional temperatures so it can be spread before the onslaught of snow events. Additionally, it’s a corrosion inhibitor and leaves a residual effect which creates a barrier between roadways, snow and ice. “It’s 70 percent less corrosive than salt itself,” noted Grayston. There are a number of communities in Alberta that have introduced Beet 55 and are now embracing its benefits. Grayston said the cities of Calgary, Lethbridge, Leduc and Grande Prairie are using the product as well as Sturgeon County, Stefiuk pointing to roadway where Beet Town of Sylvan Lake and Town of Two Terry 55 was applied. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Hills. “It’s an Alberta made solution.” Grayston said his biggest goal is to raise awareness of the product and its effectiveness. He said the company continues to grow every year, mostly through referrals. “The best form of advertising is a satisfied customer,” said Grayston, who is happy to have the support of the Town of Two Hills and other municipal customers. Town of Two Hills Public Works Foreman Terry Stefiuk said they first started experimenting with Beet 55 during the winter of 2018. Stefiuk said former CAO Elsie Kiziak found out about the product while doing research online. ”So, we decided to get a hold of the company and try 5,000 litres. We got a tank, a spray bar and started using it just to see what it would do. It worked really well.” Stefiuk went on to say, “It works to minus 35 degrees. It will stick to and stay on the road. Wherever we put it on it’s easier to grade. It never gets ice underneath. So, it comes off the road after a grading really well. It doesn’t damage concrete. Salt and sand eats the concrete like crazy, and vehicles and whatever else. The good thing about it is there is no salt and sand to sweep in the spring. So, there’s no dust to clean up after. It’s cheaper. The price of salt has tripled in the last couple of years. It’s easy to store and you don’t need any special containment like a salt shed. It’s safe for the environment and it’s safe for cats, dogs and people.”

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Lamont County Launches Mental Health Initiative Wednesday February 21 at 1:00 pm

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usually a difficult time of year for many people, as well as producers who can be isolated during the winter months,” explained Lamont County Communications Coordinator Jay Zaal. Besides the fridge magnets, a support page has been set up and there will be a monthly campaign on social media to highlight some of these support options, added Zaal. Lamont County Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) delivers a number of programs to serve the needs of Lamont County residents. Some key supports are the County of Lamont Food Bank, Alberta Supports and emergency access such as 211(community supports) and 988 (suicide crisis line). Lamont County FCSS is now entering its 20th year. FCSS Board Chair Carol Lynn Babiuk stated, “Every person has mental health. For most, this is mainly on the positive scale; however, there may be incidents, situations or disorders that make it slide down. Lamont County FCSS has prioritized mental health and has made available resources within your reach.”

Lamont County council has launched a new mental health initiative called #LamontCountyCares. “Support for those in need is very important,” said Lamont County Reeve David Diduck. “We are committed to show Lamont County Cares and those struggling can access the services and programs they need.” To that end, around 700 fridge magnets highlighting phone numbers for various support services were recently mailed out to rural residents. Diduck pointed out that part of the proceeds from the Reeve’s Annual Charity Golf tournaments were put towards the initiative to provide awareness and assistance of the mental health supports available across Lamont County. “A fridge magnet was chosen with the thought it can be placed in an important area of the household. Promoting options for mental health assistance is paramount, especially during times of crisis and in January and February. For example, Blue Monday is

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Rural Crime Watch Members are the Eyes and Ears of the Community Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Tom Adamyk has been with Rural Crime Watch for 35 years and the St. Michael area residents knows firsthand the value of being the eyes and ears for members of the RCMP. Adamyk was elected chair of the Andrew-WillingdonSt. Michael Rural Crime Watch Association in 2017 and Honourable

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continues to serve in that capacity. Watch Association is one of many Adamyk said they have three to chapters which belong to the profour meetings with the Board of vincial Alberta Crime Watch Directors and also host an annual Association. According to the information night for all its memAssociation’s website page, “The bers. “We usually have a supper Rural Crime Watch program, as meeting and invite as many RCMP we know it, began in 1978 with the members our County Sheriff and vision to prevent crime by buildFish and Wildlife Officer.” He said ing relationships through promoit’s a good opportunity for memtion, community involvement and bers to be brought up to date on identifying future needs with activities, hear different presentaeffective communication and protions and ask questions. motion. The program was initially The last information night that called the Range Patrol and was was held was back on Nov. 24, established to provide additional 2023. “It was well attended with “eyes and ears” for the RCMP. approximately 135 people in attenOver time, however, Range Patrol dance.” Two Hills RCMP drew a negative image in the Detachment Commander Staff Sgt. media so the program was renamed David Henry was the featured Andrew-Willingdon-St. Michael Rural Crime “Alberta Rural Crime Watch”. Watch Association Chair Tom Adamyk. guest speaker at the event. In 1993 it was decided a prov(TM Adamyk/Submitted Photo) Adamyk said the board is looking ince-wide umbrella group was into possibilities of having bingo’s needed to support and enhance as fundraisers to enable the group to hold a panel discuscrime prevention so a committee was formed to produce sion meeting with the Government of Alberta, inviting bylaws and policies. On March 19, 1995, the Alberta the Honourable Minister of Justice, Fort SaskatchewanProvincial Rural Crime Watch Association (APRCWA) Vegreville MLA and members of the RCMP. Becoming a member of Rural Crime Watch, Adamyk received official recognition as a society and the said you’ll receive property signs, get to know people in APRCWA Organization has become a supportive orgayour area and members of the local RCMP. “Learn to be nization for Member Associations. The intent of the Rural Crime Watch program is the eyes and ears for our RCMP. If you see anything suspicious call your RCMP detachment and report it. still to provide the extra “support” for the RCMP, Scammers are out with every imaginable scheme to lure however, the focus has changed. The focus is now you for information and promoting crime prevention through awareness, education and encouraging reporting of suspicious activtake advantage of it.” As well, “Our Rural ity when observed. Member Associations are now concentrating their Professional Painting Crime Watch has Directors & Decorating Services responsible for our efforts on farmstead, acreage and rural property secuFacebook page. They are rity, property identification and general rural crime Interior & Exterior Painting in contact with the RCMP awareness. And now the “Report A Poacher” program Wallpapering and members that are has been included in the Rural Crime Watch Wood Finishing approved to be on Association’s activities. Darcy Godziuk The Rural Crime Watch Program is completely volunFacebook.” 780-991-1986 Andrew-Willingdon-St. tary and involves rural residents working in cooperation d_godziuk@hotmail.com Michael Rural Crime with their local RCMP detachments.”

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Senior Nearly Loses $10,000 to Scammer William Dascavich Submitted I am a ninety-six-year-old senior and I am writing this narrative in the hope that it will save some seniors from getting scammed. About a year ago one of my friends lost $8,000 to a scammer impersonating his grandson who covered his voice by saying he had a cold, and claimed that he got himself into trouble and needed the money to cover legal costs, and begged my friend not to tell his parents because they would be very upset. I also have a friend that has been getting several calls that she won $385,000 in a lottery and that they will be bringing her the money as soon as she paid them their travel expenses from Toronto, which amounted to nearly $2,000. I had a hard time dissuading her from sending them the money and told her to hang up and not to ever talk to scammers.

Now I consider myself to be a reasonably intelligent person. In the light of knowing about these scams, I should have been the last person to be scammed. Yet recently, but for a stroke of luck, I came very close to losing nearly $10,000 to scammers! The technique they used was to mesmerize me by convincing me that my grandson was driving with his friend and they got into an accident. His friend was the one driving but my grandson bumped his head to the windshield and thought he had a broken nose and that affected his voice. When the police came to investigate, they found a brown paper bag filled with illegal drugs on the back seat of the car.

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Heather Curling Club Submitted The Heather Curling Club held its Ladies Bonspiel on January 19 & 20. The seven ladies’ teams were joined by the high school boys curling team, looking to gain some practice prior to participating in zones. The three event finals were all high

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Emergencies Act - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 Emergencies Act invocation, including former registered nurse Kristen Nagle, the Canadian Frontline Nurses, volunteer firefighter Jeremiah Jost, Canadian military veteran Edward Cornell, retired police officer Vincent Gircys, and former Canadian Armed Forces chaplain Harold Ristau, have been vindicated. Gircys and Cornell had their bank accounts frozen without any judicial authorization or review process, a move previously reserved under Canadian law for terrorists or enemy nations. Cornell’s words resonate with all Canadians who value their rights and freedoms. He rightly feels betrayed by his government for seizing his accounts without cause. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association and the Canadian Constitution Foundation have been instrumental in challenging the legality and constitutionality of the government’s actions on behalf of Jost, Cornell, Gircys, and Ristau. Justice Mosley’s ruling underscores the importance of judicial review in such matters and raises serious questions about the questionable justification provided by the Rouleau inquiry. The POEC was never intended to assess the legality and constitutionality of measures adopted by the Act, and it’s a relief that a judicial review has proceeded despite the government’s control of information and reluctance to disclose it. The finding reminds us why judicial review of a decision to invoke the Emergencies Act is necessary. Moreover, the ruling gives us pause to reflect on the inexplicable justification of the Act by the Rouleau inquiry. Mosley notes that the POEC was never intended to rule on “the legality and constitutionality of the measures adopted by the Act.” Thankfully, the judicial review proceeded even as the Executive branch was “in control of the

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FOR SALE BY TENDER FARMLAND - BEAVER COUNTY The following parcel of land is hereby offered for sale by tender, subject to the reservations, exceptions, and other encumbrances contained in the existing certificates of title: MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 16 TOWNSHIP 49 SECTION 1 QUARTER NORTH EAST CONTAINING 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: HECTARES (ACRES) MORE OR LESS A) PLAN 0525561 – DESCRIPTIVE 32.40 80.06 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS (WHICH WITHOUT RESTRICTING THE GENERALITY THEREOF, SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ALL GAS AND PETROLEUM) TOGETHER WITH FULL POWER TO WORK THE SAME AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 7426OZ There is a surface lease on the property with an annual income of $3,250.00. All tenders must be in writing and include a deposit of $10,000.00 payable to Knaut Johnson Francoeur. Tenders will be accepted up to 12:00 noon on February 29, 2024 in a sealed envelope marked “Christofferson Tender” to the offices of: KNAUT JOHNSON FRANCOEUR Barristers & Solicitors 4925 - 51 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1S4 Attention: David R. Francoeur The balance of the purchase price to be paid by solicitor’s trust cheque or certified funds on or before March 22, 2024 (“Closing Date”), or the deposit will be forfeited. No conditional tenders will be allowed and the highest or any tender for any parcel may not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be opened in public. Tender price excludes GST. Purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with registration of the Transfer. Vendor makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status. If the successful tenderer fails to complete the purchase after acceptance of that tender, their deposit shall be forfeited. Any unsuccessful tenderers will have their deposit returned by regular mail. For further particulars please contact David Francoeur at 780-672-5561. This tender may also be viewed on the Knaut Johnson Francoeur website: www.kjf-law.ca

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St. Mary’s and VCHS Hold Court Michelle Pinon News Advertiser There was plenty of fast paced action on the hardwood this past weekend as St. Mary’s Catholic School and Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) hosted their annual senior boys’ and senior girls’ basketball tournaments.

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Minburn County firefighters were first to respond to an industrial fire at a crude oil tank site in the remoted southeastern portion of the municipality on Jan. 30. Minburn County Fire Department responded with two engines, two tenders, one wildland and a command unit after being dispatched to the scene at 10:50 am Tuesday morning. Mike Fundytus, Director of Protective Services said 13 members in total from the Minburn County Fire Department responded and arrived on site around 11:25 am. The location of the fire was approximately 23 kilometres southeast of the Village of Mannville on a privately leased oil site in the area of Township Road 480 and Range Road 81. Personnel were evacuated to a staging area for their safety and there were no reports of injuries. Irma Fire Rescue was dispatched at 12:30 pm with

other units from the Town of Wainwright, Town of Vegreville and County of Vermilion River responding as well and providing mutual aid at various times throughout the day as more resources were required. “We had up to 33 municipal firefighters as well as the lease owner’s private contractor firefighters,” added Fundytus. The fire departments engaged in defensive cooling of the unaffected oil tanks while awaiting the private contractor’s arrival. Once they arrived, around 3 pm, private water haulers were sourced to assist in the water shuttle and a suppression plan was made and carried out. At 5 pm an emergency alert was issued. County of Minburn CAO Pat Podoborozny and Fundytus explained that, “As the smoke grew and more tanks caught on fire. It caused a larger explosion, and those explosions created a larger plume of smoke. After discussion with fire officials, we then knew the smoke was travelling fast to neighbouring areas and

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Smoky Lake, Alta. – On Feb. 2, 2024, at approximately 9:14 a.m., Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision West of Highway 28 and Range Road 175 in Smoky Lake. Initial investigation showed that a vehicle traveling Eastbound crossed over the center line and struck an oncoming semitanker causing it to roll multiple times. The 63-year-old male driver of the semi tanker was

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it could cause breathing difficulties or in a worst-case scenario, further fires or even a possible need to evacuate. The MD of Wainwright was consulted as the wind was pushing the smoke in to their County, they agreed that an Alert was needed. Alberta Energy Management Agency (AEMA) assisted with the issuing of the alert based on the fact that the smoke was toxic, and the fire was not under control at the time the alert was issued.” The alert was cancelled shortly after 7 pm as the immediate threat had been resolved. The fire was extinguished at approximately 9 pm. Podobornzny said, “We are grateful for the diligent efforts of emergency responders in successfully containing and extinguishing the fire. Now, in collaboration with Alberta Energy Regular (AER) and the lease site owners, we are focused on the cleanup phase to ensure the community’s safety and the preservation of the environment.” The AER is responsible for overseeing the lease site owner, (Lycos Energy Inc.) remediation and cleanup efforts. AER Media Management Specialist Renato Gandia confirmed that, “Lycos Energy Inc. notified the AER through the EDGE call centre about an oil tank fire that occurred on a lease near Wainwright. The fire was contained at around 6:45 pm. The AER is reviewing the cause and circumstances of the incident to determine if the company met all requirements leading up to the incident. There was no report of injuries. Lycos notified and updated the landowner about the incident. AER inspectors attended the site, and the regulator will continue to monitor the company’s activities related to incident clean-up, to ensure requirements are met.”

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HOOK, Winnie November 13, 1920 - February 9, 2009 In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Winnie Hook Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Always a smile, instead of a frown, Always a hand, when one is down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories she left behind. Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather, treasure them all, Some may forget now that you are gone, We will remember no matter how long. We miss you Mom, You were one of a kind. Always remembered and dearly missed, Albina, Daniel and Arthur Dianna, Mark, Nathaniel & Travis and families

HOLYK, Lorne Albert September 17, 1956 - February 6, 2023 Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear All our love, Shirley, Janessa, Family and Friends

LEMKO, Jean April 11, 1936 - February 8, 2021 In Our Hearts We thought of you today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake. With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart. Deeply missed, and forever loved. Jerrold & Anita, Sharon & Michael, Jamie. Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

TEBBUTT, Rose December 28, 1923 - February 7, 2020 You can shed tears because they are gone, or you can smile because they lived. You can close your eyes and pray they will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all they left for you. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see them, Or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember only that they are gone, or you can cherish their memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind and Feel empty, or you can do what they would want. Smile, Open your heart, Love and go on. Love Always, Gordon, Judy, Kevin, and families

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TYMCHYSHYN, Jack August 4, 1936 - February 12, 2019 You went alone, we didn’t get to say goodbye. You did not go alone you took a piece of us with you. We have our memories of the years we spent with you and those will remain. You walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but are always there. Some day we will meet again in Heaven, and the link will be closed again. Vichnaya Pamyat: Forever you will be missed: Iris, Tony, Gina, Doug, Barb, All the Grandchildren and the Great Grandchildren

LUCYK, Joseph (Joe) February 1, 1929 – January 31, 2024 Joseph (Joe) Lucyk of Edmonton Alberta, formerly of Hilliard Alberta, passed away peacefully January 31 at 10:40 pm with his family by his side, just eighty minutes before his 95th birthday. He shared a beautiful life with spouse Mary for 72 years, and has 7 loving children, James (Louise), Richard (Lynne), Teresa (Brian), Gordon (Marilyn), David (Lisa), Sherri (Lyle), and Luella (Mike). He was a caring grandfather (Dido) to numerous loving grandchildren and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Joe was the son of John and Justina (Josie) Lucyk and the oldest of 6 sons, predeceased by 4 of his brothers: Alex, Bill, Steve, Harry and granddaughter Ciji. He is survived by Danny (Irene) and sister in-law Pearl Lucyk. Papa Joe, we will all miss you! A public viewing was held on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment followed in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery (Hilliard Farms). Thank you to the Venta Care Center staff for the special care and comfort provided. Donations in memory of Joe can be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

TYMCHYSHYN, Jack August 4, 1936 - February 12, 2019 You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared Always missed never forgotten: Tony, Gina, Melissa, T.J., Richard, Ellie, Zander, Damien, Vincent, and Scarlet

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ROZKA, Phyllis December 16, 1928 – January 31, 2024 On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Phyllis Rozka, of Vegreville, Alberta, peacefully passed away at the age of 95 years. Phyllis survived by her loving family, sons Marshall (Marsha) and Don (Michelle); 10 grandchildren Duane, Keith, Michael, Sherry, Jill, Jennifer, Nicholas, Laura, Brant and Lacey; 15 Great Grandchildren Shelby, Mikayla, Jordan, Shaunda, Tara, Gabe, Kolbi, Jadden, Porter, Oscar, Alfie, Winslow, Otis, Lucille and Freddy; 1 great-grandchild Logan. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Metro Rozka; sons Richard and Lawrence Rozka; grandson Donald Richard Rozka; parents Frank and Longina Bober; sisters Theresa Kulinski and Helen Gill; brother John Bober. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir in Vegreville, Alberta with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaskewicz officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd Vegreville, 780-603-5800

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Svitlo - CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE

Svitlo wowed the crowd with their performances. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

keep shining bright, the world still needs your svitlo, your light. This year’s VAUDA Executive are President Kevin Siemers, Vice-President Rob Crosbie, Secretary Allison Palsitt, Treasurers Curtis Zorniak and Raenne Yakimec, Gaming Director Roxy Weleschuk, Costume Directors Jen Crosbie and Amy Bosse. Debbie Kachmar-Potter and Shaughnessy Potter are our dance instructors.” Following the dancing, people were

treated to a tasty dinner of roast beef, chicken, and Ukrainian dishes cooked by Holy Trinity Catering. Then the band Millenia took to the stage where they performed modern and traditional Ukrainian music with such a cheerful melody and energy that people of all ages got up to dance. Afterward, people enjoyed a late lunch cooked by Stawnichy’s. This event also included a photo booth and a silent auction.

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VILLAGE OF CHIPMAN

Public Works Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN The Village of Chipman is looking for a mature, knowledgeable and innovative individual to fill the position of Public Works Foreman. The successful candidate will be responsible for all operation and maintenance activities related to Village Public Works services and facilities which include but are not limited to care and maintenance of roads, water / sewer systems, parks and recreation facilities. The incumbent is expected to contribute necessary labour to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all assigned duties and demonstrate proficient record keeping skills

Qualiﬁcations Include, but not limited to: Demonstrate leadership. Prior experience public works. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Minimum 10 years operating and maintaining heavy equipment. Preferably Class 3 Drivers license with air endorsement. Mechanically inclined. Willingness to take courses and in-house training as required

Wages based on qualiﬁcations Please submit your resume to:

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February 7, 2024

EIPS Board Chair Cathy Allen Submitted

At the start of every school year, as a Board, we carefully consider the Division’s priorities and goals, and whether it’s an effective roadmap for student success. That is, are we providing the best possible student-centered education? Are we moving the Division forward by prioritizing growth and success for all students, high-quality learning environments and effective engagement? These aren’t new questions. They’re part of the Board of Trustees’ ongoing review of its governance. But, it was the first time I thought about the answer as the Board Chair of Elk Island Public Schools. It fills me with tremendous pride to say, yes, we are achieving success, on all fronts, which is demonstrated within this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23. Every year, EIPS publishes the Annual Education Result Report detailing how it’s meeting the Board’s priorities, supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes and

outlining its plans for continued improvement. In this year’s report, through storytelling, data analysis and photos, what shines through are the myriad programs and initiatives taking shape divisionwide that foster educational excellence, support learning achievement, and develop young people with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for life after school. The accomplishments are many, impressive, and exceeded our expectations. And it’s not just student achievement. Yearlong, staff throughout the Division seek professional learning opportunities and programs to broaden their skill sets—all to meet students’ needs. It’s inspiring the efforts being made, and further ensures learners have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential. Along with highlighting the Division’s accomplishments, the report is also a very honest account of the challenges the Division faced last year. We had to find innovative ways to tackle learning loss and mental health concerns resulting from the pandemic. We rolled out a new elementary curriculum, in an incredibly

short timeline. We also had to find complex solutions to manage mounting infrastructure and student capacity concerns. Despite the challenges, trustees, administration and staff, came together and stayed committed to providing exceptional education to students. Rewind to those earlier questions. For me, what the report illustrates is the Board’s priorities are, in fact, working. Each supports a specific focus area with targeted goals and outcomes that ensure ongoing improvement. And, collectively they nurture a collaborative approach with students, teachers, administrators, support staff, families and communities that allows everyone to come together with a shared vision of strong public education. That’s what it’s all about. Developing learners as capable and contributing members of their communities as they move through grades, graduate and step out into the world on their own. I encourage everyone to read through the EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23 and celebrate the Division’s successes and our collective achievements

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Skills: - Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of heavy duty repair processes - Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to eﬀectively communicate with customers - Previous experience in a dealership or heavy duty repair shop is preferred as well as experience with TDG tankers would be an asset.

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