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RCMP files from JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 6 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser January 31 00:52 – Complainant received a message via snapchat from a fake account claiming to have a compromising picture of the complainant and threatening to release the picture unless they were paid $200. The complainant confirmed that it was not possible for there to be such a picture. Members provided guidance on blocking the snapchat contact and cautioned on accepting requests from unknown contacts. 06:30 – Car vs Snowbank. Complainant reports that due to poor road conditions on the way to Edmonton, he turned around to go home. As he was turning around he collided with a snowbank. There were no injuries and members attended when possible and confirmed the driver was OK. 08:05 – Multi semi and passenger vehicle collision on Hwy 16 westbound near RR 135. No serious injuries were reported, and one driver was taken to hospital with knee pain. Fire and EMS attended and traffic control was conducted. One lane was re-opened as soon as possible, but traffic flow was impacted over the next 30 hours. 12:35 – Report of a multi-vehicle collision just north of town on Hwy 857. Four vehicles were involved with no serious injuries. RCMP, Fire and EMS responded along with other local help to assist with the scene and clearing of snow to aid in the process. Multiple calls were received throughout the day due to poor road conditions. 16:01 – Report of suspicious vehicle (Orange Ford F350) parked partially off the road near Hwy 16 and RR 164. Members attended and located four occupants. The driver, who is known to police, had outstanding warrants. The 28-year-old male from Mundare was arrested on his outstanding warrants and held for a Justice of the Peace hearing after which he was released with additional documents for court. February 1 10:57 – Report of a citizen who would approach a heavy equipment operator while doing their job and become confrontational, keeping the operator from continuing their task. Members attended with CPO and advised the citizen that they cannot do this for reasons which include safety and that the citizen needed to lodge any concerns with management. The citizen indicated that they were
attempting to express their opinion on how work was being done. 13:42 – Traffic stop conducted by traffic services on a vehicle in Mundare. Mandatory alcohol screening was conducted after indicators were noted. The 67-year-old female driver from Mundare blew a “caution” which carries a $300 fine and a license suspension. The vehicle was seized for three days. The driver also received a ticket for not being able to produce a valid driver’s license carrying a VP $243. 15:06 – Abandoned vehicle reported on Hwy 16 near RR 125. Members attended and located the vehicle learning that the plate did not match the vehicle. Members contacted the last registered owner who indicated that they had sold the Volkswagen Golf. The vehicle was towed. 17:15 – Report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Mundare. A 2011 white GMC Yukon had been stolen between 10:30pm and 1:30am the night prior. Under investigation. 22:12 – 911 report of a collision on Hwy 16 near Mundare (RR 172). Car vs Semi. A 51-year-old from Mundare driving a Chrysler Pacifica struck the semi from behind. Members noted signs of impairment. An impairment investigation was conducted, and members pursued a warrant for blood which was seized at the hospital. During a search of the vehicle, members located drug paraphernalia, contraband cigarettes, open alcohol, Fentanyl and replica firearms. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending. February 2 11:27 – Report of a black Dodge Ram driving erratically on Hwy 16A in Vegreville. It was indicated that the truck was tailgating and almost hit a parked car. Photos were provided along with a statement and a ticket is being sent via the mail to the registered owner. 14:09 – Report of money being transferred from the complainant’s bank account to someone she did not know. After speaking with the bank, the complainant was informed that the money was sent to someone well-known to the complainant. A second attempt at a transfer was made but blocked by the bank. Under investigation. February 3 09:33 – Report of fraud against a senior who was contacted that she had won $25,000 and a new truck. In order to collect the prize she was told she needed to purchase $400 in VISA prepaid credit
cards and provide the numbers. The victim did purchase the cards and provided the numbers. The phone number was linked to Nigeria and the information has been provided to the anti-fraud centre. Members explained to the client what had happened. 12:07 – Report of shoplifters at a Vegreville business. They walked out of the business with unpaid merchandise and left in a tan SUV, hitting two vehicles on the way out. The call was made with a ten-minute time delay and no further information on direction of travel. Patrols turned up negative. CCTV being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing. 17:23 – Report of a 2018 white GMC Sierra stolen from a Vegreville residence. The client indicated that the keys were stolen from his residence. Under investigation. February 4 02:28 - One of approximately four calls pertaining to a client who caused multiple disturbances through the week. A 33-year-old male was causing a disturbance and mischief at a family member’s residence. The male was arrested and removed from the residence due to intoxication. He was being lodged in cells until sober and taken to the hospital for a medical assessment. February 5 16:33 – Report of an abandoned vehicle in Mundare. Members confirmed that the Gray 2017 Dodge Durango had been stolen from a Wetaskiwin dealership two days prior. The vehicle was recovered. 20:11 – Report of two females shoplifting from a Vegreville business. The clerk was able to retrieve most of the property. Patrols were made but turned up negative. CCTV being reviewed. Under investigation. February 6 09:15 - Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in multiple tickets for speeding as well as a ticket for window tint, no registration (VP $324) and a warning for failing to provide insurance card. During the week there were 73 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 1 false 911, 1 animal strike, 1 wellbeing check, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 0 COVID, and approximately 13 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
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Municipal Affairs to Conduct Preliminary Review of Village of Ryley nary review, I will advise you of what further steps, if any, will be taken. Lastly, note that an inspection may result from a preliminary review. If an inspection is ordered and municipal financial capacity allows, the inspection costs, or a portion of, may be Mayor Nik Lee. charged back to the municipality. (Paul Smith/Submitted Photo) Inspections typically cost between $60,000 to $75,000 depending on the scope and magnitude of the inspection.” The petition representative is resident Brian Ducherer, who is one of two candidates running in the upcoming byelection in the Village of Ryley which will take place on Feb. 28. Voting will be held in the village office between the hours of 10 am and 8 pm. The other byelection candidate is Donna Pitre. The byelection is a result of the resignation of Councillor Sam Kumson. On Nov. 3, 2021, Kumson submitted his resignation to the CAO. Mayor Nik Lee said, “Council was not provided with a reason for resignation. I was disappointed to see Mr. Kumson resign because I was looking forward to working with him.” Kumson told the Vegreville News Advertiser, (VNA) that he was not happy with the direction council was taking, and that is why he resigned. That same day, (Nov. 3, 2021) council passed a motion to place CAO Glen Hamilton-Brown on paid leave, “pending completion of an investigation into his management of the Village’s finances.” On Nov. 3, council appointed Michael Bolach as Acting CAO. On Nov. 1, a special meeting was called by council to discuss the recruitment of an Interim CAO. On Oct. 31 a special meeting was called by council. The sole item list on the agenda was a telephone conference with the candidate for the Interim CAO position. On Oct. 28, council had a meeting with legal counsel. On Oct. 26 council held its organizational meeting which included elected officials taking the oath of office, the appointment of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and selection of representatives to various committees, boards and commissions. At the Oct. 28 council meeting, Mayor Lee made the motion, “that Council remind you, (the CAO) of Article 10 of your employment agreement with the Village of Ryley and the fact that the same requires you to conduct yourself ‘personally and professionally’ in a manner that will not bring the Municipality into public disrepute. It is for this reason that we are now directing you to cease posting or commenting in any manner whatsoever, to any social media platform in your capacity as the current CAO of the Village of Ryley unless you receive authorization in writing to do so. Failure to comply with this direction or Article 10 in your employment agreement will constitute cause for dismissal.” That motion was carried. While there is no record in the meeting minutes of Bolach’s departure from his position, there was a special meeting
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs has signed off on a letter authorizing ministry staff to conduct a preliminary review into the concerns raised in a petition from local citizens back in November of 2021. In the letter dated Jan. 18, Minister Ric McIver stated, “The preliminary review will help determine the underlying reason for the request and ensure an appropriate response from Municipal Affairs. A preliminary review includes interviews with councillors, administrative staff, and the petition representative. The preliminary review will provide context for my decision in responding to the petition.” According to the Municipal Government Act signatures from electors equal to at least 20 percent of the village’s population for a petition requesting a municipal inspection to be sufficient. The town’s population was 483 upon receipt of the petition, and 102 of the 109 signatures were considered valid. The petition was received by Minister McIver on November 25.
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The “green transition” and related science surrounding the goal of decarbonization has brought us several great things. Researchers at the University of Alberta are part of a team that have found a way to produce hydrogen very efficiently as well as possibly the greenest method using natural gas feedstock. This could potentially allow Alberta to become a hydrogen powerhouse while driving it towards net-zero. Kansas company Astron Aerospace has released information on a new design for a combustion engine. One with an incredible power-to-weight ratio, amazing efficiency and extremely low harmful emissions. Countries and private companies around the world are making progress on nuclear fusion monthly and although commercialization is possibly years away, there is hope for this technology that can deliver limitless power and zero emissions. Western Canada has also made great advancements in lithium extraction. A method has been devised to extract lithium from existing formations from oil and gas extraction and do so very efficiently and in a much more environmentally friendly way than in other parts of the world. While it is estimated that Canada only has about 2.5 percent of world lithium reserves, the industry as a whole, Alberta could produce three to four billion
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dollars per year in gross revenue with lithium production. News agencies across the globe are also showing us all the OTHER wonderful gifts “green” can provide. At home, Canada is seeing record highs for gasoline prices. As crude oil rose above $90 USD per barrel, the national average retail fuel price hit 151.6 cents per litre on Friday. OPEC has agreed to a slight increase in production to ease world markets, but this will not have much effect for us at the pumps. France us bracing for blackouts as they see a collection of factors converge on their low carbon efforts. Their large fleet of nuclear power plants is operating at lower-than-normal capacity as their natural gas pipeline operator GRTgaz is warning that gas stockpiles are lower than in past years. They do run the risk of running out of natural gas before the winter season is over should they see a cold snap. The U.S. is seeing record gas prices as well. Some are blaming the Biden administration green energy policies including cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline which would have brought oil from Western Canada to U.S. refineries. Now domestic oil producers can’t keep up to demands which has left the U.S. government tapping into their Strategic Petroleum Reserves and pleading with OPEC and other producers to increase output. There are now efforts to call on the federal government to limit LNG exports in order to secure supply for domestic use. As you will read below, this policy could have impacts globally. The most notable “green gift” would have to be the current energy crisis in Europe; estimated to be the worst since 1973. Through their drive towards electrification and renewables, they have managed to achieve around 66 percent non-fossil power generation. With that has come the unfortunate but very predicable result of also being energy poor as a country. Despite domestic gas production declining sharply, they are seeing gas demand rise just as it is everywhere in the world. Russia sells a lot of gas to Europe and now looks to be weaponizing energy. Over the past number of years, it is believed that Russia has built a war chest of hundreds of billions of dollars in reserves. Estimates show that Europeans will spend a trillion dollars in 2022 due to high oil and gas prices. More than their entire COVID recovery fund. Much of their fossil fuels come from Russia who generate up to 40 percent of the country’s income from oil and gas exports. Record gas prices along with supply cuts by Gasprom (Russian owned gas supplier) have placed the entire EU in a precarious position. The USA and Canada through our own government short-sightedness have been slow to the game on LNG exports which leaves the EU at the mercy of Russia and their own energy policies. Norway or even Iraq by way of France may ultimately be their savior. There is a saying that you must be careful what you wish for. We have come to this place via very deliberate actions over decades. We went from letting petroleum producers operate almost unchecked to recently attempting to strangle them in the name of a green transition. It boggles the mind how governments all over the world can have the same problem with short sighted policy. Perhaps it’s less about the electorate than they want us to think. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Bordyniuk said she applied for the position, “because I wanted to be more involved in the business community. I believe I have the knowledge & experience to continue assisting the Chamber going forward.” She plans to meet and get to know members in the coming weeks and will be looking at the year ahead to see what will be on the calendar and see what direction the board would like to go. “I look forward to my first Board Meeting and AGM to see first hand how the Chamber functions. Also, I’m looking forward to getting to know the Chamber members and reaching out to those who may not yet be a member.” Bordyniuk said she will continue to work on completing The Shop Local
Capital Investment and Grant Funding Announced Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
It seems like only yesterday we were toasting to a new year. However, that is what happens when there this a lot of good news to share. I want to tell you about some grants that will support some great projects all over our constituency. But first, I want to talk about an exciting announcement. When it comes to the Industrial Heartland, the opportunities keep on coming. Fortune Minerals announced they are buying a former steel fabrication plant and plans to construct a new cobalt refinery which will also have the potential to recycle metals from post-consumer batteries. This refinery will be located in Lamont County and Fortune is investing $250 million in this project. Our province has the experienced workforce, and the necessary infrastructure to support continued growth in the minerals sector, and there is no better place for a new critical minerals refinery than in our riding. This is all part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan and announcements like this remind us that our best days are just around the corner. I am also thrilled that some welldeserving organizations received grants from the Culture Ministry to go ahead with some community projects. The Community Initiatives Program ProjectBased grant stream provides funding to
organizations creating opportunities for Albertans to engage with their communities. Funding supports community projects such as new or one-time initiatives, new or enhanced programs, and community events. Here is a list of organizations that received grants. • $55,148 for the Community Association for Lasting Success to hire an executive director and coordinator • $38,131 for the Vegreville Friends of the Breakfast Club to hire a coordinator and purchase supplies; and, • $17,750 for the Bruderheim Seniors Citizens Club to assist with insurance, utilities and operational costs. Listed below are organizations that received funds from another grant stream, the Community Facilities Enhancement Program. These organiza-
Program. She was also excited to announce the release of the Chamber’s new and improved website. “The Chamber participated in the Rapid Test Program that became available to Chambers in May of 2021. From that date, over 2,000 tests have been distributed with close to 50 businesses participating. We have ordered additional tests, however with the current supply demand we are on a waiting list and hope to get them soon. Businesses were very pleased to have this option available to them. It has assisted them on continuing their operations and given peace of mind for employers and other employees.”
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tions collectively received over a million dollars. • $690,550 towards the purchase of a new facility for the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank • $350,000 towards enhancing the Rotary Bike and Skate Park; and, • $4,830 towards upgrades at the Alice Melnyk Library. This has been a great week for our province, as well as the greatest constituency in all of Alberta.
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” —Theodore Roosevelt
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90 Years Ago – February 10, 1932
Councillor C. T. Third was re-elected on Monday for another two year term, he led the other candidates in the election. Councillor Louis Knies has been on the sick list for several weeks and did no campaigning himself, but his supporters put him across without and trouble. Councillor elect A.W. Shaw (Buster) is making his first essay into the field of public life. Young, active, and full of pep, he should be an acquisition to the council. The Two Hills fire hall has been remodelled by Jno. Padleski and J.E. Buk. A new floor, new table, new benches and several other things put in to make it more convenient and ready for instant use. In the last Mundare School Board election Henry Shumka was elected as a school trustee by a majority of 24 votes over M.J. O’Brian. Mr. John Warshawski of Chipman, has taken over the Mundare Hotel. He is trying very hard to improve it and his efforts may be worthwhile. With the manager’s (Mr. A. Yachinicki) help and clerk (M.G. Serediak) it will be given a fair trial.
75 Years Ago – February 12, 1947
There was a very fair turn-out of voters on Monday in the municipal elections. Interest was confined to the candidates for the town council. It was very well known that the real contest would lie between Mr. Dubuc and Ex-Councillor Pawliuk – not that these gentlemen were after each other with any evil designs. The results are as follows: Dubuc, Jos. P. …515; Laing, F.W. … 557 and Pawliuk, S.W. …237. The town council for 1947 will therefore consist of His Worship Mayor C.B. McClure; Councillors Fred Muzyka, M.J. Zenko, H.L. Bender, Wallace Wade, Jos. P. Dubuc and F.W. Laing. Mr. J. Temesuchuk was elected to the Innisfree council to fill the place vacated by Mr. Ran Gibbons. A jet fighter plane reached an altitude of 51,200 feet in a routine experimental flight near Salisbury in what was believed to be a record altitude for jet planes. The plane was a Vampire fighter powered with a Rolls-Royce engine, and was piloted by Wing Commander John Baldwin. At last the word is out. The famed pony express was a financial flop. The colorful western business venture, founded in 1860, went broke after 16 months. The reason? The invention of the overland telegraph. The express, with its 500 horses and 200 riders, just couldn’t keep up.
50 Years Ago – February 10, 1972
The Council of School Administration has appointed H.P. Chomik, Principal, Vegreville Composite High School as Director of the Fourth Annual Western Canada Conference which will be held at the Banff Springs Hotel. The Vegreville Branch of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion installed a new executive for the forth coming two years. The executive is as follows: President, Helen Fedoruk, 1st Vice President Gladys Lisoway, 2nd Vice President Lillian Hrushka, Treasurer Barbara Steinbach, Secretary Betty Walters, Directors Lorna Hoggins, Marion Stewart, Jean Craddock, Ada Dunn, Edna Collins and Anne Langpap. Twenty-eight people registered for the recent Defensive Driving Course held in Vegreville in spite of the two coldest nights of the winter coinciding with the first two nights of the course. The persons attending represented a broad cross-section of our community, including professional people, high school students, average drivers and people with over 30 years of driving experience. David Frunchak, Andrew, has entered the race for election for Director for the Alberta Hog Producers Marketing Board, District No. 4.
25 Years Ago – February 11, 1997
Vegreville will become a regional office for Alberta Treasury Branches in the northeast part of the province. The financial institution has set up a regional network of branches and agencies, with 11 regions. While most of the regions groups 12 to 15 branches, the Vegreville office will serve 17 branches. They include Leduc, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Tofield, Ryley, Two Hills, Elk Point, St. Paul, Vermilion, Lloydminster, Viking and Wainwright. After three years of research and planning, Vegreville’s Subway outlet officially opened. “Our research showed that people are looking for alternative foods for healthy eating,” says Brian Fedoruk, who owns the outlet in partnership with his sister Darlene Kuzick. Zenith Komarniski was named the January player of the month in the western conference of the Western Hockey League. Komarniski, who plays for the Tri-City Americans, scored five goals and 16 assists for 21 points in 13 games to earn the honor. The Vegreville mixed curling team of Bob Bennett, Sandra Miller, Bryan Miller and Rox-Anna Bennett will be representing Alberta at the Elks national championship in Yellowknife, March 17. The Vegreville team won 7 of 5 to win the provincial championship.
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Elites are Blowing their Response to the Freedom Protests Shawn Whatley Troy Media Contributor Anyone who serves the public learns how to manage upset customers. When someone says you hurt them, do not argue. Listen. Apologize. When people are angry, upset, or heartbroken, you must stay silent. Offer support. There is no other rational response. Of course, listening has limits. Threats, yelling, or swearing must end the conversation, with help from security if necessary. Doctors and nurses deal with upset people every day. We allow room to express and grieve, even if we do not like or value the content. We embrace expression and limit inappropriate behaviour. Politicians and journalists should do the same with the Truckers’ Freedom Convoy. There is only one rational response: help the people speak. • Facilitate peaceful protest. • Hear them out. • Be ready to limit bad behaviour – with force if necessary. The only way to win the moral high ground in the face of protest or complaint is to help the aggrieved party. • If the aggrieved party refuses help, you win. • If they refuse to talk or negotiate, you win. • If they become violent or irrational, you win. • If you attack the aggrieved party, you lose. You become a combatant, not a leader. • If you slander the aggrieved party, you lose. • If you try to twist their message, you lose. • If you argue, you lose. • If you refuse to meet and speak with them, you lose. Let them speak. Even better, help them speak! Amplify their message. If they speak nonsense, it makes your position stronger with the larger audience. If protesters speak truth, you win support having helped expose the truth and changed your own mind in the process. You win either way.
The strength of your argument or the righteousness of your position does not matter as much as your response. If you attack, slander, dismiss, or silence your enemy: You. Will. Lose. Force will be your only option remaining, and that is all people will remember. No one remembers the justice of your cause. Many Canadian elites have shown an unexpected level of incompetence in response to the protest. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to attack the Truckers’ Freedom Convoy 2022. Listening was beneath him. He slandered instead of showing compassion. He refused to meet. Trudeau only listens to those he likes. Jagmeet Singh, leader of the NDP, did the same. Many individual MPs hurled insults. The media made us dizzy with spin. This response eliminates any winning option. It does not matter if the upset party has no case. You lose the larger crowd if you do not listen. Even if the larger crowd leans your way, you still risk losing its support – your attack creates martyrs of the minority position. Of course, listen with limits. Do not tolerate violence or bad behaviour. But if you refuse to listen and foment frustration instead, the larger crowd watching may turn against you if they haven’t already. The elites may have lost the larger crowd already. Thousands of regular people have gone to see the Convoy for themselves. They find a happy celebration. They sing and dance in the street. They wave flags and exchange high fives. People hand out free hot food on every corner. Close family and friends return with pictures and videos of a moving, patriotic event. I now have dozens and dozens of first-hand reports from people I trust: this is not a violent protest. There is only one rational response – only one positive way forward. Let’s hope a real leader rises up to guide us there soon.
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Beaver County 4-H Multi Club Members Keep Busy
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Russell Janzen Club Reporter Beaver County 4-H Multi Club had their first meeting on October 19 via Zoom. We are doing the Explore 4-H project as well as Small Engines. Some members are doing individual projects, including cooking and gardening. We held elections. Congratulations to the following: - Hannah Chetney - President - George McKenzie - Vice-President - Jerica Chetney – Secretary - Wyatt Ziegler - Treasurer - Russell Janzen - Club Reporter - Kenyen Wandzilak - Club Photographer Small Engines met on Nov. 27, and learned about transmissions and how to lock up a posi-trac. Two of our members are making racing lawn mowers. In December we had a tour of Vegreville Ford. On Dec. 13 our club volunteered to sort toys at the Vegreville Christmas
Bureau. We also donated money and food to the Tofield, Ryley and Viking/ Holden FCSS for Christmas Hampers. For our Christmas Party, we had a Zoom gingerbread house competition before Christmas, and then a skating party in January. Our club held a 4-H Public Speaking workshop and worked on our record books. Our Public Speaking day was held on Feb. 6 at the Paragon Theatre in Holden.
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Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs Votes to Remove O’Toole Michelle Pinon News Advertiser On Feb. 2 the majority of caucus voted by secret ballot to remove Erin O’Toole as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. A total of 118 votes were cast at the virtual meeting with 73 MPs voting in favour of replacing O’Toole, while 45 MPs voted to endorse his leadership. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs did share with the Vegreville News Advertiser that she voted to remove O’Toole. Following the vote, O’Toole submitted his formal resignation to the party effective immediately. He did opt to stay on to serve as the Durham, Ontario Member of Parliament. Earlier in the week, one-third of the caucus signed a letter to force the leadership review. Stubbs did voice her concerns in
regards to leadership publicly after the September 20 federal election when Conservative support in Alberta fell by nearly 14 percent. According to Elections Canada, Tories were left with 55.4 percent of the vote in Alberta compared to 69 percent in 2019. During a post-election interview with reporters in Ottawa, Stubbs stated that, “I would just say that having 15 percent fewer voters vote for me in this election compared with 2019, and 5 percent less compared to 2015 is a message that I take very seriously, I do not take it lightly at all.” Stubbs said they suffered serious losses in the Greater Toronto Area as well as areas around Vancouver and three seats in Alberta. At that time, Stubbs said Conservatives, “lost by every measure, every metric, in
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voted to conduct a review on the Tories leadership campaign and elected a caucus chair. In mid-November Conservative Senator Denise Batters initiated a petition requesting a review of Erin O’Toole’s leadership of the party within six months. Days later, Sen. Batters was removed from caucus. On Dec. 6 the Globe and Mail reported that O’Toole was calling for probe of dissident MP Shannon Stubbs over alleged staff mistreatment. Claims by two former aides were never substantiated and no formal investigation ever took place. On Feb. 3 Stubbs issued a blanket statement on the leadership vote and congratulated Candice Bergen as the Conservatives Interim Leader. Stubbs stated, “Canada’s Conservatives have been most successful when we have remained true to our core principles and when we have remained steadfast in our commitment to represent the views and ideas of our constituents. As a Member of Parliament, I want to know that I can represent the values and priorities of my constituents internally and externally, that I can always have my Royal Canadian say even if I don’t always get my way for Branch No. 39 them, in a respectful way that honours Vegreville our team but that never makes me choose 5037 - 52 Avenue 780-632-3900 between Lakeland and my leader, or that results in reprisals and pressure. I will always choose Lakeland. Since it is true that united, we stand and divided we fall, the reality is that many Members of Parliament are risk averse and must balance many competing interests – Sunday, February 13, 2022 sometimes to the frustration of their vot9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. ers. MPs work directly with each other on $12.00 - 11 years & up a daily basis and in intense situations. $5.00 - Children 6 to 10 years When MPs take an extraordinary action, Free - Ages 5 & under as happened yesterday, people can trust it * Proof of vaccination required or negative Covid test has been done for grave reasons. I look forward to the months ahead, and I am confident that Date: February 23, 2022 our next leader will Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm unite our party, Via ZOOM unite Canada, and Guest Speakers: help us to form Mayor Tim MacPhee Canada’s next Chris Leggett, CAO of The Town of Vegreville Conservative govPlease contact the Chamber at 780-632-2771 or via email at vegchamb@telus.net ernment.” to register. The ZOOM invite will be sent on February 22nd to those who have
every city, across every major group” and she wanted a full and comprehensive review of the Conservatives overall election campaign, asking for accountability as well as a clear roadmap forward. “Well, my members in Lakeland want to see a full review and they want to see accountability for the outcome of the election. So, I would suggest if there continue to be questions and debates and issues happening, the best thing of all will be for Conservative party members to have their say. As you know, it is practice and rule in the spirit and intent that members do review the leadership after every general election. It happens to be the case with the scheduling and COVID and logistics and challenges that the current convention is scheduled for 2023. I would suggest a real good start – in addition to letting us know the details of this campaign review – would be to allow the members to have their say. It should be feasible within the next six months, seems to me.” In early October, Conservative MPs
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EICS Board of Trustees Appoints Superintendent of Schools Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Elk Island Catholic Schools, (EICS) board of trustees officially appointed Paul Corrigan as Superintendent of Schools effective Feb. 1. “The EICS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Corrigan as Superintendent,” said Board Chair Ted Paszek. “Paul brings to the table the leadership qualities and experience that makes him a great fit for the role of superintendent of Elk Island Catholic Schools. He is a dedicated Catholic educational leader. The EICS Board looks forward to working with Paul as we navigate coming out of the pandemic, but also in the longterm ongoing success of Elk Island Catholic Schools.” Paul Corrigan has been the Assistant Superintendent of Faith and Wellness since 2017. He held positions of Assistant and Principal in a number of EICS schools and began his journey with EICS as a teacher in 2004. Corrigan said he’s truly honoured to be called to serve as Superintendent. “I’m excited about the role and the possibility of the future.” Corrigan said they’ve been fortunate to have been able to maintain in-person learning. “We’ve had six instances of having to put classes online temporarily, and one of those is in Vegreville. There aren’t that many, but we talk through each situation based on the information that we have and what’s best for everyone involved in the situation…Fortunately, we haven’t had any grade or school shutdowns yet. Just a few classes here and there. High schools are just finishing up their exams with less people
in as well, and that has been helpful. We’ve been fortunate that we’ve been able to maintain as much in-person as possible. It’s our preference, but we know that our teachers and community are able to go online if the need presents itself. There are only two classes that are online, that’s less than 1 percent that are online. Absenteeism running at 11 percent.” As far as rapid testing, Corrigan said, “Our last school received its test kits Jan. 21. The second round of supplies are beginning to come out. Of note, Elk Island Catholic decided to purchase N95 masks for all of its school staff on our own.” A total of 6,000 N95 masks were purchased by the school division. The other thing that we are getting are MERV 13 filters and installing them in all our schools. There’s a tighter weave in the filter to better catch omicron, and it will improve air quality. Nearly, two years into the pandemic, Corrigan said staff are tired, but resilient. “We’re very fortunate because relatively recently we’ve made changes so that we have a mental health professional, family wellness worker, attached to each of our schools. And they’ve been invaluable in terms of staff, students and community support throughout all of this.” Corrigan is also excited about the school division moving into a new assurance process. “We’ve just finished polling our community, and from the data we collect we will create our four goals that will drive our three year assurance process. It’s an
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exciting time to hear what people have to say and think about how we can re-vision for the future. He is also uplifted by a new initiative called People Empowering People. “It’s a wellness initiative. We’re working with a fellow from Edmonton who is a cancer survivor and motivational speaker, and he formed this wellness program. It’s very simple but well researched. It talks about your physical well-being and your spiritual well-being and we’re engaging staff in the professional development on that right now and hoping that will move to students throughout the division. It’s very timely that our focus is on staff and systemic wellness right now because that’s what’s necessary to come out of this.”
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My coffee cup doesn't fit! I stop every morning for my cup of Joe, but have to hold it in my lap on my way to work. Why? My cup holder stinks. In fact, it's so poorly designed that if I place a medium-sized soda in the holder, it hits the auto scan button of my radio. The next thing you know, I'm scanning from Kerry Underwood and Taylor Swift to Eminem and Snoop Dogg! Why is it that car manufacturers can streamline the aerodynamics of a car's exterior, but they can't design a decent cup holder?
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them. It's not unusual for an average person to spend two hours commuting to and from work each day. With that much drive time, you want it to be comfortable. Carry: Believe it or not, today's cars are designed with better cup holders to accommodate multisized cups yet take advantage of the cab space. There are even awards issued for the most innovative designs, although from the sounds of it, your car didn't win one. Cash: Maybe car manufacturers should consider designing a coffee pot right into the dashboard. Or maybe Ford could create a merger and introduce the new "Ford Starbucks".
Carry: In the early days, coffee cups were shaped like mercury capsules with wide non-skid bottoms. You could set them on the dashboard and hope they didn't slide off when you made a sharp turn. Cash: Then someone came up with the idea of a cup holder that mounted on the door. That seemed okay at first until, of course, you forgot about it and slammed the door. Carry: Our suggestion would be that next time you're looking for a car, make a well-designed cup holder a top priority. Cash: In the meantime, try drinking a SMALL soda when you want to listen to the radio.
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Although I'm no giant, I am tall enough that it is difficult to find a car with headroom. Therefore, when car shopping, I make it a point to ask the owner how roomy the inside of their car is. Most people can't judge the size of the space so they have no clue how to answer my question. However recently, I did come across one young man who figured out a great way to explain the car's size. When I asked him how much room was inside the car, he replied, "I don't know the exact dimensions, but I do know that I can fit seven frat brothers and three kegs of beer." (Thanks to Jonathon P.)
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Talk of the Town on Memories from Valentine’s Day Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Valentine’s Day is a special day which is meant to show love all types of love whether it is for our friends, children, parents, teachers, romantic partners, all humankind or pets. Myself personally, I enjoyed Valentine’s Day when I was in elementary school as one boy always bought me a special valentine card or gave me the best card in the package he bought. I especially recall in Grade one when he gave me a valentine of a paper doll complete with many outfits. When I asked citizens of Vegreville and area what their favorite memories were of Valentine’s Day, I received the following responses. Wanda Lutyck-Neufeld said, “My husband was working in the oilfield. The only way I could assume he’d be home for Valentine’s Day was to give birth to my second born. I will never forget Valentine’s Day 1997! Valentine’s Day means so much more to us than it does for many others, as we celebrate our son’s birthday. And nothing says love like having a baby!” Angel Campbell said they don’t usually celebrate, but one Valentine’s Day, she had been with friends. “Friends and I got all the annoyingly sappy rom coms that we could and some ice cream, wine, and whatever we could think of. We sat until 3 am watching and drinking and crying with laughter over sappy romantic comedies.” Dean Barton Currence said his favorite Valentine’s Day’s memory was from his third wedding anniversary at the Sawmill in Terra Losa in Edmonton, Alberta.
Wanda’s son, Evan Lutyck-Neufeld who was born on Valentine’s Day 1997. (Wanda Lutyck-Neufeld/Submitted Photo)
“While we were waiting for the meal that we ordered, I got it and asked the waitress to make an excuse why I left, but that I’d be back shortly. I went out to get my wife, Deb a bouquet of roses, and came back to present them to my wife. The waitress then came back and asked us if we wanted a picture taken of us on this Valentine’s Day and then gave us a free dessert to share. This was the best Valentine’s Day of my life.” Stacey just wrote back to me after I reached out to her a few weeks ago. Please include this in the article about people’s memories from Valentine’s Day. Thanks. Stacey Lesnik shared heartwarming memories from Valentine’s Days from the past. “Every year on Valentine’s Day my dad would buy flowers for my sister and I (regardless if we were married or not) and it was always to remind us that we were special on a special day,” Stacey explained.
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4 Black Canadians you Probably Didn’t Learn about in School February is Black History Month and an opportunity to honour the contributions of Black people in Canada. Here are four Black Canadians you might not have heard about in history class whose achievements helped shape this country. Mary Ann Shadd (1823-1893) As founder and editor of The Provincial Freeman, Mary Ann Shadd was the first Black female newspaper publisher in Canada. She also established a racially integrated school for Black refugees in Windsor, Ontario. Violet King Henry (1929-1982) A descendant of Black settlers from the United States, Violet King Henry was the first Black woman to become a lawyer in
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Tributes MEMORIAM
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
TYMCHYSHYN, Jack In loving Memory Of Jack Tymchyshyn August 4, 1936 - February 12, 2019 The years go by We miss you still You did not go alone For part of us went with you You’re always by our side You’re memories keep us warm Till we meet again As God calls us one by one We will walk together once more Forever in our hearts Vichnaya Pamyat Love you always, Iris, Tony & Gina, Doug & Barb, Melissa & TF, Zander, Damien, Vincent, Richard & Elle, Richelle & Lucas, Liam, Tessa, Kyle & Britany
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TYMCHYSHYN, Jack August 4, 1936 - February 12, 2019 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather. We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. There will always be a heartache and often a silent tear. But always a precious memory of the days when you were here. If tears would make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts; and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again, Our family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Love, Iris, Tony, Gina, Melissa, TJ, Richard, Ellie, Zander, Damien, and Vincent
HUDEMA, Alex It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Alec Hudema. Alec passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Lamont Long Term Care facility, just 6 weeks shy of his 99th birthday. A proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Alec will be lovingly remembered by his children; Judy Forst, Len (Sharon) Hudema, Jerry (Audrey) Hudema, Linda (Brian) Wagner, 10 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Katie (2014), great granddaughter Mackenzie, his parents Lazor & Barbara Hudema, siblings, John, Bill, Helen, Mike, George and Anne. Dad had a wise and witty sense of humor until his last day. A day would not pass without him teasing someone. His kind, gentle, and selfless demeanour will be truly missed. Alec spent most of his life as a hardworking farmer on the family homestead in the Willingdon area. In his later years there was nothing Dad loved more than to take a drive in the country to “check the crops”. More recently, Alec was happiest when he was building birdhouses or winning against family in a game of cribbage. He enthusiastically embraced his family and community with kindness and integrity. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre and the Vegreville Manor for the kindness and support they have given Alec over the past several years. A public viewing for those who wish to pay their respects to Alec will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Autumn Rose funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta A private family funeral service and interment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Alberta. In complying with Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program, you will be required to provide proof of Vaccinations upon entry to the viewing: Alberta vaccine records with QR codes (paper or digital) or proof of a negative rapid COVID test taken within 72 hours of entry, or an original medical exemption letter along with photo ID. Memorial donations may be made to the “Lamont Health Care Centre” or “St. Michael’s Vegreville Manor.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
LEMKO, Jean E. In Loving Memory of Jean E. Lemko April 11, 1936 - February 8, 2021 On the Anniversary of the Day, You Went Away Today’s the anniversary Of the day that we lost you, And for a time it felt as though Our lives have ended too. But loss has taught us many things And now we face each day, With hope and happy memories And though we are full of sadness That you’re no longer here, Your influence still guides us And we feel you near. What we shared will never die It lives within our hearts, Bringing strength and comfort While we are apart. Deeply missed, and forever loved Jerrold & Anita, Sharon & Michael, Jamie Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren
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O’SHEA, Sherry Lyn On February 2, 2022 Sherry Lyn O’Shea of Ranfurly passed away peacefully at the age of 61 years. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Tim; one sister and four brothers, Debbie Kea of Strathmore, Bill (Venus) Kea of Calgary, Dave Kea of Calgary, Thomas Kea of Calgary, and Chris Kea of Calgary; mother-inlaw, Sylvia O’Shea; brothers-in-law, Kelly (Audrey), Kevin (Pat), Shawn (Kathy), and sister-in-law, Sylvia (Guy) Mathieu; numerous nephews; one great-nephew; three great-nieces; other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Joanne and William; father-in-law, Eugene O’Shea; also numerous aunts and uncles. Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to W.W. Cross Cancer Institute 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 and CREMATORIUM
Smoky Lake RCMP Investigate Fatal Collision Eastern Alberta RCMP Submitted Smoky Lake, Alberta – On February 7, 2022, at approximately 6 pm, Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a 2 vehicle collision on Highway 28 near Range Road 162. Upon arrival, RCMP observed that a semi-tractor trailer and car had collided, head on. Unfortunately, the driver of the car, a 60-year-old male, from Smoky Lake was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. A female passenger was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The name of the deceased will not be released. The driver, and lone occupant, of the semi-tractor trailer was not physically harmed. RCMP redirected traffic for several hours for the investigation and clean-up of the scene. Smoky Lake RCMP with the assistance of RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstruction continue to investigate the collision. Preliminary investigation
indicates the car encroached into the opposing lane of travel occupied by the oncoming semi-tractor trailer. No charges are expected. The Edmonton office of the Chief Medical Examiner has scheduled an autopsy for a later date. No further updates are anticipated.
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Vegreville Residents Become Canadian Citizens them continued their studies Bryan Butler Submitted before moving west. In “Welcome Home.” Quebec, the two oldest boys Those words were spoken fell in love with winter and, by Prime Minister Trudeau with their encouragement, following the Oath of gave their parents a love for Allegiance that was recited that part of Canadian life. before a judge from Calgary Following a year in during a Citizenship Edmonton, the family moved Ceremony on Jan. 26. It to Vegreville in 2019. Here, marked the beginning of a Willy works with WJS and new chapter in the Kayisire VALID as a caregiver. The Kayisire family with Bryan and Ardythe Butler. family’s journey. oldest two children, Igor and (Annette Schiek/Submitted Photo) At last, these Vegreville resiEdwin, attend A.L. Horton. dents are officially Canadians. The Citizenship Ceremony took Laurette is continuing with her studies, cares for the four chilplace via Zoom with more than 120 new Canadians from 33 dren, and is learning the ropes of being a hockey mom. countries celebrating the occasion. While growing up, both Willy and Laurette learned about The family celebrated the Citizenship Ceremony in our home. Canada in school – the cold, the snow, the opportunity, and the Annette and Jim Schieck joined the celebration to help care for freedom. Now that they are Canadians, they are excited about the the three youngest children, who, because they were born in new life and the wonderful hope that citizenship in Canada Canada, were already citizens. brings. A Canadian passport will also allow them to visit their We have been friends with the Kayisire family since meeting families without complication. them just after they arrived in town. Sharing recipes, garden In the future, Willy, who was a teacher in Addis Ababa, produce, and helping the boys get to hockey practices has created Ethiopia, hopes to become qualified to teach in Alberta. As well, a firm friendship. he hopes to pursue writing. Laurette is so grateful that living in Willy Kayisire and Laurette Mafurebo met in Ethiopia. They Canada allows her a choice in career paths. Currently, she is lookmarried in 2013, and immigrated to Canada in 2014. For their ing at accounting or nursing in the future. Igor and Edwin both are first four years in Canada, they lived in Quebec where both of part of the Vegreville minor hockey program. Igor hopes to play
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Tofield Resident Mary Brown Celebrates 102nd Birthday Crazy Laws Bicyclists in Mexico better keep their feet firmly on the pedals, hands on the handlebars, and eyes forward or risk a fine for riding recklessly.
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Chris Leggett New CAO with Town of Vegreville years as a Chief Administrative Officer. He also Michelle Pinon News Advertiser has seven college diplomas, three with a focus on Looking to further his career in municipal govlocal government administration from Dalhousie ernment, Chris Leggett began sending out some University. applications, and said he was fortunate enough to Leggett, who grew up on farm in eastern catch the attention of Vegreville town council. Ontario, moved to Vegreville with his wife and Needless to say, he was “ecstatic” when he was five children, and is currently enjoying everychosen as the Town of Vegreville’s Chief thing the community has to offer. Administrative Officer just before Christmas. His “I am very thankful to Mayor MacPhee and official duties began on January 31 and he said Council for the opportunity to serve the Town that, “Initially, I plan on working closely with and the residents of Vegreville, and I enthusiastiMayor MacPhee and Council to help them fulfill cally look forward to helping Council achieve their strategic priorities. This is always the numtheir strategic priorities in the months and years ber one role of any administrator.” ahead. I thank you for welcoming me and my Leggett said help would like to help the comChris Leggett, far right, with family members. family into your community and am excited to (Chris Leggett/Submitted Photo) munity grow and reduce the commercial and resibecome an active member of it,” stated Leggett. dential building vacancies. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a remote worker metropolitan exodus and I believe Vegreville is perfectly positioned to capitalize on it. The last two years have demonstrated that people can work from anywhere so long as they have access to reliable internet. Not only does Vegreville boast some of the From Vegreville Christmas Bureau best internet speeds in Western Canada, but we have a wealth of other amenities that & Vegreville Coats For Families people, be it growing families or retired individuals, are looking for in their potential On behalf of the Bureau executive, volunteers, applicants and their families, new communities. deepest gratitude is extended to all the wonderful sponsors of the 2021 campaign. We rely totally on the generosity of the community to provide food, gift items, & Add to that the fact that cities are becoming unaffordable, and Vegreville can make grocery store gift cards for those experiencing hardship at Christmas. Individual what may be an otherwise attainable dream of home ownership, a reality. My aim is donations were too numerous to mention, but we want to recognize the to make Vegreville the destination for those with the freedom to work from anywhere contributions of all those who made donations of cash or goods, and held or participated in fundraising events. and the dream of owning a home.” Service Clubs Individuals Church Groups Schools As to what has impressed him the most since moving to Vegreville? Leggett said it’s Businesses Employee Groups Sports Clubs Families the people. “As someone who has moved around a fair bit for work over the years, I and anyone else who supported the Bureau in any way. Special thanks to the am so pleased and impressed to hear so many residents and my new colleagues speak owners of the two locations that we were able to use this year. In addition, thanks to all the volunteers who worked in our headquarters, raised about their time and family history here. funds, made pickups and deliveries, sorted food, toys and Vegreville Coats for It’s really nice to work with and to serve residents and members of Council that have Families items and did the many other tasks required to make this a Merry Christmas for everyone. been here for decades in some cases, and who are passionate about this community Because of you, 393 people were able to celebrate a and want to see it thrive. The sense of commitment from the staff and the passion MERRY CHRISTMAS! towards the community from the Mayor and Council is inspiring.” Thank You Very Much! Leggett comes to the Town of Vegreville with a resume that includes a rich mixture of experience and education. He has served in leadership roles for fifteen years, including as a former bank manager, Chief Financial Officer and, most recently, six
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated the Liberal government’s commitment to expand and extend a military training mission in Ukraine, provide a $120-million loan and other non-lethal aid. But Conservatives were calling for lethal weapons to be sent to the Ukraine. Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs stated, “The response of the Canadian government must be multipronged. Sanctions are only one among the vast array of tools that Canada has to show real solidarity to defend the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The request is very clear, as the top priority, for lethal weapons. At least nine other countries in the world, including the U.S. and the U.K., have ensured that the military equipment the Ukrainian people require to defend themselves is there. Canada should be at the front of the pack.” Stubbs pointed out that she had outlined a number of specific measures that Canada could take and that Conservatives have consistently recommended since last April, “which is a lot of time that has been expended with very limited action, while Ukrainians are vulnerable to expanding Russian military forces on the border. Stubbs also listed a few recommendations that Natalia Toroshenko from Vegreville sent her. “These are things that Conservatives support too. She recommended accelerating a NATO membership action plan for Ukraine; increasing sanctions on Russia to deter further aggression; ensuring that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline never becomes operational; increasing the provision of military equipment and defensive weapons to Ukraine; and extending and expanding Operation Unifier, Canada’s military training mission in Ukraine, which was of course
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zens showed their support for Nykita and Katana Ukraine by wearing blue and were two of the yellow and Ukrainian attire as youngest children who well as flying Canadian and attended the rally. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) Ukrainian flags. All the people who recited speeches echoed the sentiment that Ukraine’s solidarity and independence must be protected from Russia’s recent acts of aggression on the border of Ukraine’s own land. Orga n izer Nat alia Toroshenko said she was born and raised in Montreal and is a first generation Canadian, but she has lots of connections with Ukraine. “Ukraine is my ancestral homeland, Ukrainian is my first language, and I have a lot of family and many friends in Ukraine. “Many SWU rallies were being held across Canada on February 6 to draw attention to what is going on in Ukraine and to literally stand with Ukraine in terms of all Canadians who are supportive of Ukraine under the conditions with which President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has amassed troops on the borders of Ukraine. It is a day UCC chose to have a rally to get the information out there to those who are not aware of what is happening in Ukraine and to show our support to Ukraine. I decided to organize this SWU family rally in Vegreville because someone had to do it, and I have in the past organized events and presentations as a representative of the Ukrainian Community in the Vegreville. I thought there were enough people in Vegreville and area who would be willing to stand up and say that we stand with Ukraine at this difficult time and we want to show our support. I think the rally went well overall; people who support standing for Ukraine at this time showed up, the weather was gorgeous, the program wasn’t very long, and I had some really good compliments on how the event went,” Toronshenko said. Ivan Dacko, who came from Edmonton to attend the rally, said Vegreville is his hometown, and to him, standing up for Ukraine is very important right now. “Putin is very dangerous not only for Ukraine but also for Europe, Canada and United States. I am trying to bring awareness that Russians’ mentality of terrorizing the world is already in Canada and is dangerous.” Georgina Frankiw mentioned she is from a Ukrainian community and she loves Ukrainians as she is learning the language now. “My heart just goes out to all the Ukrainians overseas. I feel sorry for what is going on in Ukraine. They have the right to keep their independence as a country. I am here because I want to pray for them.” Svitlana Fedorouk said she is Ukrainian and her heart is in Ukraine. “I was born, raised and spent 25 years in Ukraine. Then I spent my other 25 years in Vegreville. I came here to pray for Ukraine as they are in great danger now. Raymond Charuk said his wife, Olga is from Ukraine. “I support Ukraine because I have family ties over there.” Olga Charuk said she supports Ukraine and its people against aggression.
