Vegreville News Advertiser - February 17, 2016

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66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

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Aloysius at 103

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Sister Aloysius Safranovich chuckled after seeing this photograph, describing herself as “bashful� while giggling.The long time servant of God has been blessed with a long life, turning 103 on February 17.

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MLA Littlewood talks public working groups

Keeping the drain mainly off the plain

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Feb 4 10:44 a.m. Police receive a subpoena from Edmonton police to serve on a local resident. The resident is located and the subpoena is served.

10:57 a.m. A man reports that a woman has been sending harassing texts to his phone and has had to change his number. The matter is under investigation.

12:19 p.m. Another Canada Revenue Agency scam.

1:33 p.m. Police receive a report of a dead horse and another horse standing beside it along RR 124 and Hwy 16.

The matter is related to a call from the previous day regarding a dead horse along the highway. Police speak to a neighbour, who notifies the owner to collect live horse.

1:38 p.m. A 911 report of an erratic driver. Police BOLO Two Hills detachment.

1:40 p.m. Police receive a report of a Kijiji cheque-cashing scam.

2:34 p.m. Police get a tip that a couple wanted for fraud has been spotted shopping at a local retail outlet. The complainant is informed that’s not possible as the couple in question is already in custody.

5:10 p.m. Police receive a report of a lock that’s been pried open at a local business. Investigations reveals some jerry cans have been stolen. No suspects at this time.

9:23 p.m. A report from a woman who says she’s received a snap chat message with a text banner saying “stop talking to me” so she’s blocked the sender from her snap chat.

odour of marijuana. A 24 hour driving suspension is issued and the vehicle is towed.

4:28 a.m. An anonymous call of an intoxicated male driving comes in, reportedly from a worker at a local gas station. The gas station is contacted back and the attendant says they never made such a call. It is deemed false and the matter is closed.

11:20 a.m. A lost phone is turned in to the detachment. Police contact FIDO, who advise the owner, and that person comes and collects their phone.

4:45 p.m. A report of a vehicle blocking an alley. A member attends, locates the vehicle and the owner and is issued a warning.

8:26 p.m. A report of a large safe sitting on the sidewalk downtown.

Members attend and determine the owner of the safe is waiting for someone to pick the safe up, as it was busted open years ago and has since been useless to him.

8:58 p.m. Police are called to investigate a disturbance at a local hockey game. The visiting fans and the local fans were getting rowdy with each other.

Members maintain a presence for the rest of the game and the event concludes without incident.

Feb 5 10:04 a.m. Police attend a residence after a call regarding a disturbance from the night before. The caller is one of the parties involved in the disturbance which is a breakup between two people. A disagreement had occurred when the man returned to grab some of his belongings. No charges are laid.

3:06 p.m. A complaint of an aggressive dog in Hilliard after a woman is bitten while in her yard. The dog isn’t hers.

Members attend, the dog tries biting the member twice. The dog is provided some OC spray and it runs away.

10:09 p.m. A member on patrol locates an erratic driver and determines the driver is under the influence of marijuana. A pipe is seized, the vehicle is towed, a 24 hour driving suspension is issued to the driver.

Feb 7 12:15 p.m. Police get a complaint from Lavoy that a young girl was chased away from a park in Lavoy by a man wearing a hoodie and jeans. Members attend and locate several young males matching the description. None of them admit to being responsible, however, there are no further incidents reported following conversations with police.

1:38 p.m. A call comes in from Strathcona detachment after a couple complains their license plate was stolen while attending an event in Mundare.

2:53 p.m. A report of an elderly suspicious man hanging around the hospital.

Members determine the man was creeping on hospital staff because he has issues with them. Police are investigating the matter further.

2:57 p.m. A report of two cows on highway 857. Members attend and get the cows back in the field, then write the owner a ticket.

3:03 p.m. A report of an abandoned vehicle that’s been near the local cemetery for awhile. Members get hold of the registered owner and find out that while on a walk in the area they lost the keys.

5:54 p.m. A report of an erratic driver on highway 857 comes in. Members patrol but can’t locate the vehicle.

11:42 p.m. A report of a theft from a shed sometime over the past month.

Feb 6 1:00 a.m. A member on patrol observes a suspicious vehicle in a nearby field. A search reveals two occupants and the

Feb 8 12:06 a.m. A police initiated stop of a vehicle in town reveals a bong in the backseat. The driver denies it being his,

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says it belongs to a friend. The item is destroyed roadside and the driver is given a ticket for failing to stop at a stop sign.

12:19 p.m. police get a request from a man who wants to pick up his things from a former residence. Roommates are withholding his belongings because he hasn’t paid them rent after staying there for three weeks. The man can’t recall the address of the residence and police note he appears spaced out.

1:44 p.m. A report of a semi blowing through a red light very dangerously in town. The matter is under investigation.

2:45 p.m. Police get a report that a driver made a dangerous pass of another vehicle on the highway. The driver is identified and issued a ticket for an unsafe change-of-lane.

6:52 p.m. Police conduct a welfare check on some local kids who appear to be fine.

7:21 p.m. A 911 complaint of someone riding their bike on the highway at night. Patrols do not locate the cyclist.

Feb 9 10:10 a.m. Someone calls in after seeing a note on their vehicle informing the owner it was hit.

11:23 a.m. Another Canada Revenue Agency scam.

11:58 a.m. A report of someone concerned for the welfare of some children.

A member attends and winds up retrieving some medication for one of the kids, contacts the father, who then comes and gets the kids.

2:46 p.m. A report of a white truck speeding and throwing garbage out of its window. The vehicle is located and the driver is unable to produce his insurance. He is given a ticket for failing to produce proper documentation.

6:51 p.m. A report of a stolen bike from two months ago.

Feb 10 1:33 p.m. Another Canada Revenue Agency scam.

4:14 p.m. A driving complaint from highway 16 of a motorist tailgating and dangerously passing. The complainant doesn’t want charges laid, but the owner was contacted and informed police he will speak to the employee who was operating the vehicle unsafely.

5:49 p.m. Members are out conducting a traffic investigation when they spot a motorist attempting to avoid police. A community peace officer apprehends the vehicle and calls police after observing signs of impairment. A man is arrested and provides a breath sample over .08 mg/%, as well as being a disqualified driver. Multiple charges are pending.

During this period police responded to five false alarms, two false 911 calls and 57 total calls for service.

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Working group nominations now open for farm regs Jessica Littlewood Ft. Sask - Vegreville MLA Monday, February 15, was Family Day and I attended the Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn Pancake Breakfast at Social Center where I had the pleasure of serving pancakes. It was wonderful to see such a high turnout and to visit with the many families that came out to celebrate the special holiday with their loved ones and their community. The holiday is significant as it reminds us of the importance of taking time out of our busy schedules to prioritize the most important people in our lives, our families.

During this past season, I have had the opportunity to get to know our farm families, and observe some of the finest agricultural operations in Alberta, which are only made possible through the many hardworking individuals in our rural communities. I am hoping to hear from those of you that want to be part of the conversation regarding farm and ranch workplace legislation; how we may move forward together to draft the regulations that draw on real life experience.

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working group members to participate in the next phase of consultations on the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. According to the ministry six technical working groups will be established to develop recommendations on how employment standards, occupational health and safety, and labour relations requirements should be applied given the unique needs of employers and employees in the agriculture sector.

The nomination process will identify representatives from the agricultural sector, labour groups, and technical experts. Each working group will be chaired by an independent and impartial individual with demonstrated mediation, consensus, and board governance experience. The working group nomination process will be open until February 26, 2016. Nominations will then be processed and chosen with the selected members beginning their work during the spring and summer. The provincial government will keep in mind the various busy times during the agricultural cycle in our expectations of the selected technical working group members.

Additional information and nomination forms for working group membership are available online at the Farm and Ranch Workplace Legislation website: http:// www.alberta.ca/farm-and-ranch.cfm, or you can contact the constituency office for further information and forms as well.

Jessica Littlewood is the Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency. If you have any comments or questions concerning this column or other provincial government issues, please contact Jessica at her constituency office located at 4927-51 Ave Vegreville, AB T9C 1M1 Phone: (780) 632-6840 or Email: FortSaskatchewan.

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Name: Levi Kozak Likes: dinosaurs, super heroes Dislikes: early mornings, bedtime

Dear Editor, On Monday afternoon my feet suddenly thought they were wings and so my body happily slid on some ice towards my car – oh dear! … and then, an angel with kind eyes appeared from nowhere and lifted me up!

Thank you – I’m afraid I didn’t even ask your name.

Please come to the News Advertiser office and there will be a little note waiting for you!

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Mental Health first aid VegMin Learning Society Submitted On February 9 & 10, VegMin Learning Society hosted a workshop to help community members to: recognize the signs and symptoms; provide initial help; and guide a person towards appropriate help.

Holly Cependa, Executive Director of VegMin Learning Society, commented “Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is given to an injured person before medical treatment is obtained, MHFA is given until the appropriate treatment is found or the crisis has been resolved.”

Neil Harris, Health Promotion Facilitator for Alberta Health Services, helped the learners understand how to assess the risk of suicide or harm; the importance of non-judgmental listening; talked about local resources available within the area; and reviewed some techniques for encouraging other supports.

Cependa also said, “This year, MHFA has turned out to be a popular work-

shop. Because of the interest we are hosting another one in March and it is already full.

However, we are taking names of anyone interested and will arrange another one when we have enough on the interest list.”

For more information on MHFA or other courses offered by VegMin Learning, call 780632-7920 or visit www.vegmin.com.

Tickets are available for the locally written and produced play, “Spy vs Spy, Love vs Love” at the Vegreville Centennial Library. The play will have two showings, Sat Feb 27 @ 7 p.m. and Sun Feb 28 @ 3 p.m.

Visit the Vegreville Centennial library for more information.

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90 Years Ago – February 17, 1926 While attempting to clean up an old muzzle loading shot gun at his farm last week, Steve Siminovich, a farmer living near Shepenge, was shot and killed. The gun had a load in it, said to have been there for two years. He was endeavoring to extract the load and laid the gun on the stove while he turned away to get something he needed. The gun exploded and the shot tore its way through his body, severing an artery. He bleed to death long before help could be secured.

That farmers are taking advantage in greatly increasing numbers of the farm help supply service offered by the Canadian National Railways, and that they are now getting their applications in earlier, is the statement of Dan M. Johnson, western manager of the Colonization and Agricultural department of the system. During the past two years several thousand men and quite a number of families have been placed in employment on western Canadian farms through this agency and all have apparently been absorbed satisfactorily into the life of the country.

75 Years Ago – February 19, 1941 The Kinsmen Club report good progress with the War Savings Pledges and on Friday night last, had 102 signed pledges. The objective for next week-end is 350 and by the end of the month it is hoped to have 700 monthly pledges signed. At present we have Four Gold Seal Pledges (100%) in town, namely; The Thomas Garage, Black Motors Limited, Canadian Utilities and the Alberta Hotel. These are Companies with more than 5 employees.

David Panar, a student at the University of Michigan from this district, will receive his degree there in mechanical engineering on Friday. He went to Michigan as a transfer student from the University of Alberta, which he attended 1936-38. In March he will go to Toronto under appointment as aircraft examiner for the British Air Commission, his work to be the examination and testing of aircraft parts. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Panar.

Clifford Pepper of Ryley district left for Edmonton on Monday night. He has signed up as a mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force and expects to leave for Toronto immediately for his training.

50 Years Ago – February 17, 1966 In the Northern Alberta School Girls Curling Playdowns, sponsored by Truckers’ Terminal, held at the Shamrock Curling Rink in Edmonton on February 11, 12 and 13, the Innisfree rink consisting of 16 year old Joan Anderson (skip), 15 year old Teresa Mokrey (third), 17 year old Ann Schmidt (second) and 16 year old Lorna Tym (lead), won the right to represent the “North” in the Provincial Playdowns to be held in Calgary.

Four Vegreville Civil Servents participated in the Bonspeil held recently in St. Paul, Walter Radowits skipped his all girl rink to the top spot in the third event. The girls assisting him were Bridget Sokalski, Annette Sayko and Jeannette Cowan.

Recent replacement for former CPR agent, Henry Haag, is Garry Fraser from Edmonton. He is marred, they have two children, pre schoolers, and shall settle in their new house trailer in the near future. Henry has taken employment with the Western Chemicals as Office Assistant. The Haags live in the Gregory Heights section of Two Hills.

Bob Anderson, town gas manager at Two Hills, has been replaced by Terry McCrae from Edmonton. The Andersons have been residents for two and a half years and have moved to Hanna.

25 Years Ago – February 12, 1991 The “pamper yourself for an evening” hosted by the Kinette Club on February 7, at the Elks Hall in Vegreville drew a crowd of about 150 women. The proceeds of the first annual event for ladies will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis by the Kinettes. The wine and cheese event included two fashion shows, one featuring daytime wear and the other featuring lingerie. Displays of various perfumes, make up, jewellery, and bath items were present for the ladies to purchase.

The Innisfree elementary school has just completed another very successful fund raising campaign. Students not only raised funds for field trips but most qualified for incentive prizes as well.

Laurie Jo Nott of Innisfree, a first year Faculty of Science student at Camrose Lutheran College, was recently awarded a total of $1275 in scholarships and grants. Laurie Jo is the daughter of Doreen and John Nott of Innisfree and was a graduate of the 1989-1990 class of Innisfree Delnorte High School.

The Vegreville School of Dancing held their annual puschenia on January 25, 1991, at the Social Centre. It was a wonderful, family social evening with dancers, families, and friends of the school. A variety of Ukrainian dishes were served to a sell out crowd.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

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

Poland: Backsliding Furiously Gwynne Dyer Lech Walesa, once a national hero for his role in ending Communist rule in Poland, has little political power in the country today, but he still has his voice. Recently he raised it, to condemn the new Polish government that emerged from last October’s election.

“This government acts against Poland, against our achievements, freedom, democracy, not to mention the fact that it makes us look ridiculous to the rest of the world,” Walesa said. “I’m ashamed to travel abroad.”

Walesa said this on privately-owned Radio Zet because the new government sees him as an enemy, and it now controls public broadcasting completely. It took over all four channels of TVP and the 200 stations of Polskie Radio in an operation that the European Parliament’s president, Martin Schultz, described as having the “characteristics of a coup.”

First the new Law and Justice Party (PiS) government packed the constitutional tribunal that might have

stopped the media takeover, swearing in five new PiS appointees in the middle of the night. And then it used its parliamentary majority to bring the public service media under party control.

The PiS is the creation of Jaroslaw Kaczynski and his late twin brother Lech, who died in a plane crash at Smolensk in Russia in 2010. The brothers have always had a close political relationship with the Catholic Church, and the PiS largely owes its recent electoral victory to the support of Poland’s very conservative Catholic bishops.

But it actually a quite narrow victory. The PiS got just over half the seats in parliament, which technically allows it to do almost anything it wants now that the constitutional tribunal has been crippled. But it won those seats on only 37 percent of the popular vote – and recent opinion polls give it only 24 percent support.

That doesn’t bother Jaroslaw Kaczynski in the slightest. He has the same knack as Donald Trump for saying nasty, untrue things and making them sound bold and incisive (to his target audience, at least) rather than just stupid and slimy.

For example, he recently warned Poles that Syrian refugees would bring diseases and parasites into the country. He continues to speculate publicly that the

crash that killed his twin brother was a Russian plot, despite the fact that two official Polish investigations have concluded that the crash was caused by pilot error.

What has brought Kaczynski to power in Poland is largely the same factors that have helped Donald Trump so much in the United States: an economy that is doing quite well overall – Poland’s economy grew by a third in the past six years – but that has left a large chunk of the population behind.

It’s even the same chunk of the population that backs Trump in the US: older, more religious, less well educated, living in smaller cities and rural areas.

Kaczynski’s victory therefore depends on a very narrow and fragile base, and he may well become more and more radical in his struggle to hold it together.

It is therefore going to be quite exciting in Poland for a while, and probably quite embarrassing for people like Lech Walesa. But it isn’t an anti-democratic revolution with real staying power.

Poles overwhelmingly want to remain part of the European Union, if only (in some cases) because they still fear Russia so much. You cannot go far down the road Kaczynski wants to travel without coming into serious conflict with the EU’s laws protecting civil and human rights – and when Poles have to make that choice, they will not back Kaczynski.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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TENDERS What can omega3 fats do for you?

AHS Submitted What do a can of sardines, avocado oil from the health store, and seaweed from the beach have in common? They all contain omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are important for long-term health, and our bodies can’t make them, so we need to eat food that contains them.

We’ve known for a while that omega-3 fats are important for lowering your risk of heart disease—by reducing blood pressure and inflammation, helping to keep blood vessels from stiffening, preventing blood clots, and lowering triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood).

They’re also important for brain and eye development during pregnancy and infancy. More studies See Omega-3 ...................................................................Page 9

Embracing cold air and winter activities AHS Apple magazine As temperatures drop across the province, many people are content to put on an extra pair of socks, settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and grumble about the weather.

Some good advice for anyone with the winter blahs is to get outside and get moving––and breathing deeply. You really can’t have too much fresh air in the winter.

One of the great things about winter is the refreshing bite of cold air when you step outside.

It’s exhilarating, and when you’re dressed for the season, that coldness quickly disappears with a walk to the convenience store or a climb up a toboggan hill.

Try getting outside every day for a week for 10 to 30 minutes at a time.

Move with purpose: shovel the walk. Shovel the neighbour’s walk. Look for birds, stars or big snowdrifts. Walk the kids to or from school if you can. Put on a pair of skates, skis or snowshoes.

Slide, glide and embrace the season. And share it with family and friends.

Winter can be fun. Get out there enough and you could find yourself a little reluctant to say goodbye to winter when spring rolls around.

Using your own two feet to get around is good for you and for the air around us. The less you drive, the fewer emissions in the air. And if you have to drive, try to cut down on the idling. Turn the engine off when you run into the store for a cup of coffee or are waiting to pick up someone.

You might think you’re just one person in one vehicle, but you’d be amazed at how small changes add up to big differences to your life and your community.

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are needed to know if omega-3 fats might help rheumatoid arthritis, mental health, or other diseases.

Where can you get omega-3 fats?

The best place to get omega-3 fats is from food. Fatty fish have the highest amounts of EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fats most important for health. Fatty fish include salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout Arctic char, and herring. Try to eat at least 2 servings of fish a week to get the recommended intake of 0.5 g per day.

If you don’t eat fish, try kelp and seaweed. (Instead of combing beaches for it, you can buy seaweed as wakame).

Some people may have trouble meeting

News Advertiser PAGE 9 their EPA and DHA needs from food. If you’re thinking about taking a supplement, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or a dietitian before you begin. They can tell you about what type of supplement to take and how much would be best for you. If you decide to take a supplement, choose one that contains EPA and DHA, not other fats (like ALA). Also, look for one with a Drug Identification Number (DIN) or a Natural Product Number (NPN) on the bottle.

Some yogurt and eggs contain EPA and DHA; read package labels to find out which brands. Nuts and oils like walnuts, canola oil, and flaxseed oil can add to your intake of omega-3 fats. Keep in mind that nuts and oils are high in calories; choose small amounts of them (30 to 45 grams a day).

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Petrochemical sector a realistic source of growth Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Submitted World demand for petrochemicals is expected to outpace GDP growth over the next decade. This growing demand coupled with Alberta’s robust petrochemical sector and abundant feedstock fueled optimism among a capacity crowd at an annual Stakeholder Luncheon on January 21. Key statistics and trends were shared with over 600 leaders in

business, industry and government representatives curious about the state of industrial growth given sluggish oil prices.

“We can’t change the price of oil. We can’t change the global economy,” commented Ed Gibbons, Chair of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association. “We can, however, shift our focus to the petrochemical

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sector that has long been a strength in Alberta. Not only is it currently holding steady, this sector has the potential to expand despite a gloomy economy.�

According to Allan Fogwill, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), expansion of the petrochemical industry in Canada is a reasonable

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option. A recent CERI study showed that low cost and abundant feedstock in the province is a key factor for a competitive petrochemical sector in Alberta.

Sharing details on exactly what this growth could mean for the province, Neil Shelly, Executive Director of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association estimates

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new capital investment could total $27.5 billion and generate 24,000 construction jobs. This includes new facilities to refine bitumen, produce fertilizer, and process propane.

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For example ($430 X 12) / 26 bi-weekly periods = $199) total lease obligation is $17,975 and optional buyout is $22,160. Offer includes $3,750 in manufacturer rebates, $750 RCL Cash and $1,800 freight and air tax but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Ford Credit Lease Cash and manufacturer rebate deducted . Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 48,000km for 36 months apply. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢per km for F-Series, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details.*Until March 31, 2016, cash purchase a new 2015 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4X4 5.0L for $39,985 after Manufacturer Rebates of $3,750 are deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,800 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. ¥Offer valid between February 2, 2016 and February 29, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Receive $750 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 F-150, F-250 to F-550 (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. ‡‡Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’S) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).‡F-Series is the best-selling line of pickup trucks in Canada for 50 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2015 year end.^ When properly equipped. Max. payloads of 3,300 lbs/3,270 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR vs. 2015 competitors.©2016 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence.©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Jackie Machney. Second place went to Kayleigh Zacharuk. Third place was taken by Kathy Fedoriuk’s team. The fourth position in the event went to Jessica Clyke. For the men who played four-end games, which added an extra challenge to their games, the winner was to Nathan Trachuk’s rink. Second place went to Darren Williams. Third went to Randy Kwasnycia while fourth position went to Dennis Machney.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I thought changing jobs meant getting better benefits. I had a great interview and received a job offer yesterday. Good job, great pay, but the vacation time is not what I expected. I had worked up to four weeks at my old job, but this company claims two weeks is the standard for new employees. I really like to travel with my family, but this loss of two weeks vacation could cramp our style. Do you have any bright ideas on how to get more vacation time from this job offer?

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a problem that we hear from a lot of people. Seasoned employees have a tough time changing jobs and accepting smaller vacation packages. It's difficult to give up a few weeks of traveling.

Carry: Now me, I rarely get to travel on vacation. My time off is spent fixing things around the house. My wife has a whole honey-do list just waiting for my next vacation.

Cash: If you would stop breaking things, you might be able to spend your vacation doing something else.

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Carry: That's what my wife keeps telling me too!

Cash: It's odd that so many people complain about vacation time. The average American fails to take about two vacation days every year. Nationwide, that adds up to more than 19 billion dollars of unused time. That's a lot of time off.

Carry: Since you're now in the negotiating stage of your job offer, there is an opportunity to bargain for more vacation time. However, your chances will depend mostly on how valuable the company sees you for the position.

Cash: Management type positions tend to have some leeway in the vacation policy. Entry level or mid-range positions have less

opportunity to negotiate time off.

Companies try to maintain a standard vacation policy to prevent animosity among the employees.

Carry: If there is no way to negotiate more paid vacation, ask for an unpaid leave-of-absence.

Since this new job pays better than your old one, a week or two of unpaid time could be a good compromise.

Cash: Also ask about working overtime in exchange for some days of compensation time.

Depending on the position, some companies are willing to work with flexible schedules.

Carry: If all else fails, look at it this way. Counting Saturdays and Sundays, we all have over 100 days off each year.

Fast Facts Give Me a Break

Reader Humor Telecommuting

Vacation time averages between two to three weeks in the U.S., depending on your length of service. That may not seem too bad, until you compare it with other countries. For example, in Holland, workers get 31 days of paid vacation every year. France and Belgium employees receive five weeks or more and Australians are typically out on holiday for a month or longer. Surprisingly, the only country to average fewer vacation days than the U.S. is Mexico where workers receive six days vacation after the first year of employment.

As the president of a small, but progressive company, I understand that the workplace is changing. That's why when several employees asked if they could work from home, I decided to meet their needs.

We gave computers to several homebased workers and equipped each PC with net-meeting software. Their only timely obligation was to log into our meeting every morning at 9:00 am to discuss the day's objectives.

It’s been working great, but one of my employees periodically logs in 10 to 15 minutes late.

During one morning meeting, I decided to confront him and typed, "Why are you late today?"

To my surprise he typed back, "Sorry boss, I was caught in web traffic!"

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Take a Break Have you ever taken a day off and then returned to work the following morning only to feel like you never left. You're not alone.

In order for your mind and body to get a true break from the work environment, it's important to take three to five consecutive days away from the office. Turn off your cell phone or tell your boss you are unreachable. That time is typically enough for your body to unwind and rejuvenate. Of course, take enough time off and you might even forget your boss's name!

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Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites, 3 appliances, rent incl. water, heat and energized parking stall.

Bachelor starts from $695, 1 bdrm starts from $795 SD $500. Please call for more info on incentive program. 780632-3102 Loft suite and 1 bdrm in Vegreville inc. gas, elec, water. $925 & $575 DD same. Please text or call 780-275-0336 Spacious 2 bedroom suite with a large storage room.

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2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005

1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr.

Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600. 780-922-5999.

2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999

Slough hay round bales. 1 & 2 years old. $25/bale.

Phone 780-819-3200 Feed and seed oats for sale. No wild oats. Phone 780-768-2426

FIREWOOD 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 2004 Ford Escape. Phone 780-632-2797 or 780716-3350 Rare 2003 Acura Type S. Loaded. Ex. shape. $6700.

Phone 780-994-3005 2008 Touring Edition PT Cruiser, loaded. Only 36,000k, $8350. PH: 780994-3005

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EDUCATION 2000 Windstar.

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FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, & Starz. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1800-370-1356

FARM LAND

For Sale SE 33-51-11W4th. Accepting tenders until February 28, 2016.

Call Mike 780-603-3170 Rural property for sale.

SW of Vegreville. Prime farmland 151 acres.

Acreage/farmyard 9 acres. Will sell separately or as complete 161 acres.

Swan City 1-780-3850631 For Sale 2 Quarters.

Excellent Quality Grain Land. #1 soil. 2.5 miles west of Willingdon along hwy. 45.

Includes natural gas lease revenue. Phone 780-3672763.

FEED Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466.

Oats + Wheat Wanted.

Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up.

Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056

Firewood Super Sale - $100 ½ cord till March 1, 2016.

Phone 780-603-1870

FOOD

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VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 50 tabs $90 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or MetroMeds.nett

Primrose Lake fish.

White fish, jack fish and pickerel. Truck will be at Humpty’s Restaurant in L l o y d m i n s t e r , Saskatchewan on every weekend until the end of February from 10am – 4pm. Phone Ed 306 825 -3150 or 780-8083826

Full time farm hand needed, must have a valid Class 1 Licence, mechanically inclined, able to run large equipment, competitive wages based on experience, to start this spring or sooner, fax resume to 780367-2525 or call Larry 780632-9215

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oped basement. Garage. 4 appl., N/P, N/S, $1200/mo plus utilities. 780-904-4125 Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/ mo. available immediately.

Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780-932-0041 Lamont 2 bdrm home $880/ month. Mundare looking for a boarder $450/month including all utilities. 780363-2147 2-3 bedroom homes in Vegreville. Take your pick $1100 per month Plus Utilities. Call Gary 780-6329454

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors!

Bathroom falls can be fatal. Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, A mer ic an made.

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off For Sale: 4 pc Floral Sofa Set $250. Free Spirit 813 Treadmill, excellent condition, $300. Phone 780632-2235 New electric hot water tank, 40 gallons, $600 new asking $500 obo.

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HOMES FOR RENT Lavoy - Newer Home. 3 Bdrm, 2 bath, upstairs laundry, full basement, big yard.

January 1, 2016. $1300.00.

Phone 780-658-2221 3 Bedroom 4-PLEX, 4 appliances, N/P, N/S, D/D $900, Rent $900. Call 780-6321020 or 780-363-2132 Updated 2 Bdrm House Vegreville w/partially devel-

Maternit 60x160 serviced lot, Smoky Lake, $29,900.

Phone 780-456-4141 For Rent, 4507 53 Ave Mannville.1200 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom Bungalow. Deck, Fenced Yard, Appliances. $1350 per month. Call Gary 780-632-9454 Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 Perfect Family Home. 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 baths, includes all appliances, A/C, double detached heated garage.

Call for viewing and application 780-603-0630 2 bdrm Mobile Home, No pets PH: 780-208-9608 3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-208-9608 Double Wide Mobile, newly renovated. N/P. PH: 780-208-9608 2 Bdrm Basement Suite, Vegreville. Available immediately. F/S/W/D/. $700/mo.

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For Sale: Grapple and bucket, bale fork, milk machine with bucket, cream separator.

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Lot 261 – C1 & C2. Also opening and closing. Value $8500, sell for $4000. Phone 780-365-3787 !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!!

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AVIATION Grads work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

MOBILE HOMES Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park.

Call Sue 403-823-4499 2 Bdrm mobile home for sale.

Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499

MOTORCYCLES WANTED OLD JAPANESE M OTO RCYC L ES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (197275), KZ900, KZ1000 (19761982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (19721975), S1-250, S2-350, S3400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDACB750K (19691976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1-800-772-1142 13 1 0 - 7 2 1 - 0 7 2 6 usa@classicrunners.com

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3 Border Collie female puppies from a long line of working stock. $300 each.

Phone 780-688-2265

2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999

1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005

SNOW BLOWER

1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600.

780-922-5999

2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800.

Phone 780-994-3005

1 gasoline & 1 electric snow blower. Phone 780764-2138 ask for Jim.

1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission.

Nice deck, $2800. 780922-5999

New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00.

Phone 780-632-9689 2001 Dodge Cummins Diesel. Sport, RWD, automatic. 196,000K, $11,500.

PH: 780-994-3005

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For Sale 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel in Lavoy. Fully loaded, 37,000 km all highway, 20,000km on 305/55R20 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Rockstar rims, 55 gallon sliptank/toolbox combo.

Weather Tech floormats, $58,000. Phone 403501-8787

TRUCKS

2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600.

780-922-5999.

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1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999

RABC on business development RABC on business development Joe Machney The Learning Centre in Two Hills was the venue for Rural Alberta Business Centre’s Business Development course which was held on February 6th. Six students attended the three-hour workshop that was taught by Katherine Hotte, focusing on how to start a business.

The course went through the bonuses and challenges of having a business.

The reason, drive and motivation that people have to start a business was discussed as well. Basic characteristics of what it means to be a successful business owner were talked about and included: strong work ethics, a passion for what they are doing, and the ability to take action and advice.

Hotte also answered the question if a person has a business idea, how does one go about bringing it to reality? She went into the benefits of scouting the possible business out to see if it would be worthwhile doing. Some suggestions

CARD OF THANKS Reg Tymchuk On behalf of the Tymchuk family we would like to thank everyone that was involved in the passing of our father Reg Tymchuk. Thank you to everyone for the cards, gift baskets, food, flowers, phone calls, visits and support through this difficult time. Also, thank you to those that donated to the Salem United Church fund. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will always be remembered. The Tymchuk Family

she gave was talking with friends and family about the idea.

Current trends across the country were discussed, such as the internet and how if you are not on the internet in some way then you are missing half of your client potential. Sole-proprietor, incorporated and partnership businesses and the differences between them all was elaborated on.

A few ways to get into business was mentioned. These include starting from scratch, buying a franchise, or purchasing an existing business.

The three hour course ended with basically how to get started. Getting a business license and then having the name registered. Acquiring a permit was also sound advice. Each of the students was given a start-up kit so that they could start their business process.

A business plan workbook was also given and a couple modules were touched on during the three and a half hour course which ended around 1:30 in the afternoon.

2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750. 780-994-3005

UPCOMING EVENTS THE BEAVER REGIONAL A RTS SO CI E T Y PRESENTS SAMANTHA KING. A singer who grew up in Bruce, Alberta and has been nominated by her peers 3 times for the Canadian Country Music

Awards. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Beaver Regional Arts Centre 5019 – 50th.

S t r e et , H o l d e n.

ADMISSION $25.00.

SUPPER IS AVAILABLE AFTER THE SHOW FOR $15.00. For tickets and information call Susan (780) 688-2126.

WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

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“While we see the potential for Alberta, we are operating in a very competitive market for global investment,” explained Shelly. He further noted that achieving success for Alberta will require a cooperative effort with industry, investors, and government on issues such as market access, capital cost, taxation, and regulatory processes.

“The Alberta government looks forward to working in collaboration with the Heartland region and its stakeholders as it looks at new ways to attract investment, create jobs and encourage innovation and diversification,” remarked Honourable Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade.

Project Updates Six major companies presented updates of their existing operations and planned industrial projects in the Heartland. Their projects represent part of the $12+ billion of construction activity underway.

Other featured topics included insight from the panel discussion of top industry executives, new technology, and industry’s contributions to the community.

For more information and regular updates on Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, visit www.industrialheartland.com or follow @ABHeartland on Twitter.

ZAZULA, Mike November 5, 1927 – February 14, 2016

HAMALIUK In Loving Memory of Debra Hamaliuk June 22, 1967 – February 15, 2014 We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving husband, Melvin; your children Shawn and Nicole (Michael); and many other relatives and friends.

KOZMAK, John In memory of a loving Husband, Father, and Gido who passed away February 20, 2000.

As we loved you, so we miss you.

In our memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, and longed for always With the passing of each day and year We miss the days we used to share.

But in our hearts you are always there So when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart ….I will be there.

Forever remembered and sadly missed

by Anne, Janet and Craig, Patricia, Paul and your grandson Ethan John

On Sunday, February 14, 2016, Mike Zazula of Lamont, Alberta passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 88 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Rose; his daughters: Connie, Beth (Edward) and Debbie; goddaughter Linda (Francois); grandchildren: Paul (Jennifer), Jonathan, Terence (Brittany) and Zachary (Nina); great-grandchildren: Michael, James and Nora. Mike is also survived by his brother Stan (Aurora); nieces and nephews: George (Jane), Rosemary (Vern), Jeanette, Kerry and Yuri. He was predeceased by his parents Dmetro and Anastasia; sister Mary (Peter) Skulsky ; youngest brother Arthur and nephew Kim. A Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with Fr. Mark Zazula officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Spas Maskalyk Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Mundare Recreation Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre, Box 479 Lamont, AB. T0B 2R0. To send condolences visit autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800

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OBITUARY

Aloysius with her siblings decades ago. Aloysius is in the center surrounded by her 12 brothers and sisters with her parents in the foreground. (Photo supplied)

Michael Simpson Editor TYMCHAK, Emily On February 2, 2016, Ms Emily Tymchak of Edmonton, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. She was born in Krakow, Alberta on December 27, 1927.

Left to cherish her memories are two of her closest nieces, Marilynn (Larry) Strilchuk of Westlock and Bernice of Edmonton; along with numerous other nieces, nephews and long time friends. Emily was predeceased by her parents Luka and Wasylyna Tymchak; siblings James (Minnie), Alex, Anne, John, Cassie, Mary, Pearl and Tony.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church in Holden, Alberta with Reverend Greg Faryna officiating.

Interment followed in the Holden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Alzheimer Society of Alberta” or to the “Holden Cemetery – c/o Descent of the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Church” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

Aloysius Safranovich will turn 103 on February 17. The plucky nun from Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Mundare is getting a little hard of hearing, but still has a robust handshake and a smile as wide as the banks of the North Saskatchewan River.

“When I celebrate my birthday, the Sisters will decorate my spot at the table and sing me happy birthday. They’ll wish me many more years; it’s why I’m living so long – all these wishes are pumping me up!” Aloysius chuckled.

Best wishes aside, she admits there’s an equal possibility that her longevity is due to her love of potatoes. “If nothing else, I’m satisfied with that,” she smiled.

Relatives and friends still come to visit her, bringing rings of sausage, flowers or fruits. Aloysius has long surpassed

her siblings in life. “The last sister I had, before she passed, instructed me to live long so I would continue to pray for all of them,” she said.

The 9th child in a family of 13, Aloysius began life in Chipman. “We lived in peace in my family. We didn’t fight; except one time we had a brother, Michael, the oldest. He always used to correct us, so one time we got him outside and we were going to push him down, but he wound up pushing us all down.” At the age of 16, she walked five miles from her sister’s place to join the convent. At that time, there were 22 novices and candidates learning to be a nun. During her time in service to her fellow Sisters and her Maker, Aloysius taught for 42 years beginning in 1936 in both Canada and the United States, with a brief stint in France. She taught grades 1-4 for some time before moving up and teaching children in grade 10.

“I feel satisfied that I chose religion,”

she said. “I have a desire to pray well. I like it when the Sisters are singing in prayer, it gives me a good lift in my heart.” Aloysius’ favourite prayers are the classics – Hail Mary and Our Father.

“When I say my Our Father, I think of Jesus and the Apostles, how he taught them how to pray.”

During the day, the elegant Sister still helps set places at the table and assist with whatever housework she can do. At night she still enjoys games of cards, and is described by her fellow Sisters as taking delight in the simple things. “I thank God I still have the power to do things, I care about my Sisters and I’m satisfied with being helpful to them,” Aloysius said. Although long in years, her sense of humour is still young. “I think I’m two inches shorter now, I can tell when I wear this outfit. Make sure you write that down – it’s important,” she laughed.

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EIPS speaks to Chamber at AGM Michael Simpson Editor EIPS Chair Trina Boymook was the guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce AGM on Feb 10. Boymook outlined the division’s overall scope and direction, highlighting plans for education and how Vegreville’s needs are taken into consideration with various programs. Unique to Vegreville is the Ukrainian Bilingual, for example, Boymook said. Special options programs such as Food Studies are taught by journeymen chefs in select schools, while others running automotive programs are now equipped with hoists

that allow students to work on 1-ton farm trucks.

“Further upgrades are coming up,” Boymook said. All the efforts underscore the division’s philosophy that kids need unique experiences to drive their learning forward.

EIPS Superintendent Mark Liguori mentioned that in the coming year, A.L. Horton will continue a test pilot program for full-day kindergarten classes. “Last year from after spring break until end of the year we piloted full day kindergarten.

We had sensed a need within community for additional programming,” Liguori said.

“We took a look and decided Vegreville was the place for a full time kindergarten program.”

To the school division, high quality programming includes access to more than qualified teachers, it includes speech pathologists, behavioral therapists, educational assessments and more. This is all geared towards keeping a student’s developmental pace on track for their age and grade. “If students struggle by end of grade three, there’s a 70% chance of successfully completing high school,” Boymook said. “School needs to set up kids for success and to do that doors need to be kept open for kids, not closed down.”

Outreach continues to serve as an alternate plan

for educating kids outside of regular school on model.

The Vegreville outreach school serves students in grade 10 and up. Boymook said that all avenues of study within Elk Island Public Schools are geared towards creating kids who are inclined to life-long learning and attitudes of citizenship.

Following her presentation, the EIPS Chair took the time to reach out to the business community to ask them what attributes they sought the most in future employees, which included creating a survey for chamber members to complete.

Accountability and common sense were common themes from some business owners.

The presentation concluded with a heartfelt thank you from principals in Vegreville schools to the business community for the support they’ve given to kids through supporting work programs and scholarships.

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North Parkway Drainage project begins Michael Simpson Editor After much planning the Town’s latest effort at flood prevention is set to begin phase 1 construction, which will run from mid February until the end of May. Due to the nature of the project, work had to be completed during winter months to allow equipment a solid base to work on in the marshy area.

The project is estimated to cost $1.28 million, which is funded through a debenture which will be paid back through a 2015 user fee established by Council. The first phase will cost $743,000 to have a contractor, Location Cats out of St. Paul, hauling material out of the North Parkway Drainage course while sculpting the banks of the drainway to engineered specifications.

There is hope from the Town that a grant application under the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) program will offset the amount of the annual debenture payments if approved.

A total of 29 tender submissions were received for the project.

The development is designed to drastically improve the flow-through ability of the natural drainage course, which will also improve the current storm drainage system to handle

higher volumes of runoff.

“This council-approved project is critical for future development of the northwest and southwest areas of Vegreville,” Dale Lefebvre, IP&D Director for Vegreville said. The project focuses on flood prevention, and although a watercourse will be the final product of the first phase, council decided against adding funds to beautify the area with walkways and benches in order to be as cost efficient as possible.

“The discussion of improving Vegreville’s ability to withstand future flooding has happened over many years, and many councils,” Vegreville Councillor Michael Simpson said.

“Through a storm water management plan, this area was identified as being at risk for flooding due to surcharged storm drain lines. This project is a partial measure of safety for the town; future studies still need to be conducted and future earthworks possibly constructed,” Councillor Simpson said.

The North Parkway Drainage catchment area includes portions of the County of Minburn.

The project will see an intensified use of 61 Avenue from 50 Street east to the landfill as contractors will be using large trucks to haul away soil and clay from the construction site. Residents along the haul route are advised to

A map of the construction area for the North Parkway Drainage project, which will wrap up towards the end of May. (Image supplied)

take extra caution during construction.

There will be temporary closures and travel restrictions during construction along 50 Street north of 61 Ave for a sub-terrain drainage crossing replacement and along Highway 857 north when the storm drain outfall is repaired as part of the overall project.

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A taste of culture

Dueling Pianists Shane Young and Jenesse Graling were of vital importance during the Kinsmen Culture Night event on Feb 13.The pair of talented musicians played tunes for cash, all of which will be put towards future improvements at the Kinsmen’s newly opened outdoor arena on 47 St. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Kinsman Mike Webb sticks up for the gents and tells the ladies that even though it’s February 13, the evening’s fun at Kinsmen Culture Night counts towards Valentine’s Day itself.

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Michael Simpson Editor Culture never tasted so good. Or sounded so good. The Vegreville Kinsmen pulled off a highenergy fundraiser for phase 2 of their outdoor rink, just scarce days after hosting the grand opening. Hard at it, the service club is now actively chasing down funding for players benches and lighting for the rink.

The Kinsmen Culture Night featured a menu of traditional East Indian and Ethiopian foods for a crowd of roughly 400 people, who not only pounded down the buffet with gusto, but stuck around and unleashed their charitable side by donating to hear their favourite tunes, as played

by Shane Young and Jenesse Graling of the duel-

ing piano show, based out of Edmonton.

Though the event was held on February 13, Kinsmen Mike Webb informed the ladies that the night out counted towards actual Valentine’s Day expenses typically incurred by men on Feb. 14, in case some were expecting a double feature weekend. Kinsmen Amanuel Webeshet arranged the catering courtesy of Chef India as well as the elegant atmosphere of the Vegreville Social Center with the help of his fellow Kinsmen.

Vegreville Kinsmen club President Scott Kucherawy said that the community response was overwhelmingly positive, and that he hoped to see the club host another similar event in the future.

A full house awaits delicious East Indian and Ethiopian cuisine at Kinsmen Culture night on Feb 13. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

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The Haugen family with father, Dalen and mother, Carrie came from Tofield to take their three children to visit their grandma in Vegreville for the Family Day activities. Grandma said that there were so many fantastic things for free for families to do.The Haugen family enjoys spending time together on a regular basis on their farm which includes checking the cows, skating a lot and having family movie nights. Pictured are Dalen and Carrie Haugen with their three children-Rayea, who is four years-old, Jase who is three years-old and baby Ember who is one year-old at the Family Skate at Vegreville’s Arena on February 15. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Fiddlin’ Kiddlins Annual Family Dance Rosanne Fortier Old-time music favorites with new melodies were performed by fresh faces of enthusiastic youth and their senior counterparts at the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins Annual Family Dance at the Elks Hall on February 6.

The evening presented fiddle music to relax a person’s feet before they got up to dance. Regular crowd pleasers of Boil’ em Cabbage, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, Pig Pen Polka, Blue Bells of Scotland, Curly Hair, Old Grey Mare, Maple Sugar, Country Waltz and Pelican Reel were included with additional performances where some sets had a unique harmony.

Callina Kirk is the Director and instructor for Fiddlin’ Kiddlins. “The Fiddlin’ Kiddlins Family Dance is a fundraiser for the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins in Vegreville, and is a chance for young performers to utilize their skills and experience the joy in performing. Our dance is also to share with the community our talents in playing and performing, and to offer a unique outing on a Saturday night.

“Most importantly, the young performers at this event learn that playing for people isn’t as scary as it may seem! By giving them a chance to go on and off stage multiple times over the evening, Kiddlins can move past the stage fright and learn to enjoy themselves as they play on their own or with a group. I was extremely proud to see this in two of my students, Norah and Winnie, when they signed up for a couple sets to play all on their own, without any help from me. Seeing this confidence in playing is exactly what the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins strive for, so that as students move past group lessons, they learn the skills necessary to play, and most importantly, to enjoy their instrument.

“It was wonderful to see young and old alike dancing the night away, and to have such a wide range of ages attend. The Fiddlin’ Kiddlins will be holding our annual year end recital sometime in May as well, so keep an eye out for announcements regarding that!” Kirk added.

The younger set of Fiddlin’ Kiddlins perform at the Annual Family Dance at the Elks Hall on February 6.“The young performers at this event learn that playing for people isn’t as scary as it may seem!” Callina Kirk, Director and instructor for Fiddlin’ Kiddlins said. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Citizens of all ages took a turn around the dance floor at Elks Hall. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Ain’t nobody got time for that!

Rosanne Fortier “If you’re being bullied, you have to talk to someone. Festival, Indie Week - Toronto, and Parks Alive Festivals Everyone has the power to either help or hurt others. Kids Help Phone, which you can call at 1-800-668- in Kelowna, BC. A crumpled paper will never be totally smooth again. 6868, is an amazing organization. You don’t have to tell Elsie Morden has received the MCIC Global Bullying has the same effect. We can tell the person them who you are or where you’re from and they are Citizenship Award, the Premier’s Healthy Living we’re sorry but they will never be the same again. always there 24/7. During my dark times, I felt so alone. Award, the Volunteer Manitoba RBC Local Hero Student volunteers were asked to demonstrate this at I thought the bullying was entirely my fault. Life gets Award, the YMCA-YWCA Young Woman of Distinction Elsie Morden’s No Time for That: Anti-Bullying and better. Please don’t give up. Find something you enjoy Award, and has been nominated as a Manitoba Hero in Student Empowerment Presentation at four schools on doing and be positive. Music was my outlet,” Elsie recognition for her work with the Society’s “No Time February 8 and 9. said. for That” tour which she began in grade 12, having now Morden is a 20 year-old singer/songwriter and motiElsie’s music gigs include Winnipeg Fringe Festival, presented in 400 schools. vational speaker from Winnipeg. Music has been her The Back 40 Festival, The Winnipeg Folk Festival, “Everyone is different. You can’t always change a passion since she was four years-old. Elsie went to eight Summer in the City Festival, The Winkler Harvest bully’s actions but you can change how you’re affected different schools, and has firsthand experience by them. Don’t let people bring you being bullied. “A girl once pushed me head-first down. I don’t listen to people who into the sandbox. I was forced to eat the sand and bring me down because I have no when I looked up, I saw a huge crowd of students time for that.” Elsie added. watching me eating it. I was forced to fight with The message was well received, evia girl who was bigger than me and until this day, denced by the standing ovation Elsie my hands are still injured from that fight. was given.

“At another school, if you didn’t buy your clothing from two stores, you weren’t cool and the other girls reminded you of that constantly.

“I remember I was invited to a party once and the girls were so nice to me and I felt like I was loved. I was so happy. It wasn’t until next morn(right to left) Elsie Morden, Singer/Songwriter and Founder of No Time for That with her ing when I woke up I realized the other girls cut family band-sisters-Victoria Byrka, drummer, Mallory Byrka, bass player and Elsie’s fathermy ponytail off.

Kenny Byrka on guitar. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) “From these experiences when I went to another school, I avoided everyone and everyone avoided me. I felt so alone.” Elsie said. So, she wrote a song called, I Know for fellow victims of bullying to convey her understanding of what it’s like to be bullied.

Elsie went on to say how she was pushed into lockers, Elsie Morden, Singer/Songwriter called every name imaginable, harnessed and have and Founder of No Time for That false rumors spread around about her. Due to this gosspeaks to students at St. Martin’s School on February 9 about sip, a girl punched Elsie so hard in the face that Elsie empowerment and bullying prehad to eat out of a straw for a while and get major dental vention and her severe experiences work done. with bullying and how she overElsie didn’t tell anyone about the bullying until one came them with positive thinking day she informed her family who were supportive. Her and speaking about the experimother is a teacher and her father, Kenny and two sisence. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) ters-Victoria and Mallory perform in her band.

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A sweetheart of a Valentine’s Day sale

Heather Frayne and Hillary McLean were the vendors for Haiku Crafts. Hillary’s daughter, Freya wanted to be set free so she could continue to explore the Sweetheart Sale. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

(Right) This gorgeous Valentine’s Day card was handcrafted by Patti Lovallo at the Her Wild Soul vendor’s table. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Citizens of all ages showed their special someone they cared by purchasing a local handcrafted and other original products at the Sweetheart Sale at Vegreville Library on February 13.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier People’s expressions of love to one another are unique.

Citizens of all ages showed their special someone they care by purchasing a handcrafted Valentine’s card and other original products at the Sweetheart Sale at Vegreville Library on February 13.

Heather Frayne and Hillary McLean were the vendors for Haiku Crafts. “Hillary and I craft together. We sew and do art stuff. I do mini-booklets and postcards of paintings where each one has a poem on the back of it. Hillary is a crafty genius. The newest items I have are water-colored magnets with affirmations on them.” Heather said.

“I think these items would make good Valentine’s Day’s gift because they were made with love. I got my inspiration for cactus pin cushions on-line and then I had to figure out my own pattern. They are one of our best-selling items.” Hillary added.

Vendor Jen Lovallo just started, Her Wild Soul where she was selling home-made products and hand-crafted cards by her mother, Patti Lovallo. “Everything over here was created with TLC; I’m just trying to do what I love for a living. I have handpainted these mugs for sale where no two are the same and I do burning and pyrography. I also do art on canvas, painting and all kinds of wood-burning.” Jen said. “My inspiration comes from nature; I love birds, you could say I am bird-nerd; I even have a bird tattoo. I love birds because they are wild, free and beautiful. I use these character traits to help me get creative.

My family inspires me also.”

Jen also sold “color by amber” whose motto is fabulous, unique; eco-friendly, recycled jewelry empowering women all over the world to build better futures by bringing fair-trade wages and business to them. They make their products from old milk jugs, plastic water bottles and other common materials.

Bracelets were created from a giant leaf on a tree.” Jen said.

Other vendors at this sale were PB&Jamz’s Photo Booth, Destination Gardens, Euphoria-needful things, Skinny Coconut Oil, Scentsy, Silver Icing, Kiss My Legs, Epicure, Miche Bags, Arbonne, Stella & Dot, Nutman, Vounique, Monat, 31 Gifts, Leg Art and Avon.

CALS Annual General Meeting Rosanne Fortier Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS)’s new mission statement is to make a positive difference by responding to the needs of families and fostering an environment for life-long learning. CALS Board of Directors, members and volunteers are adaptable and work tirelessly year round to grow as an organization and to achieve this.

CALS offers services for children from birth to six yearsold. On February 10, CALS Annual General Meeting was held at Vegreville Centennial Library.

Dee Palichuk, CALS Early Intervention Sarah Marcaccio, Board Chair opened and led the meetCoordinator admires the infant daughter, ing.

Bianca of CALS Chair, Sarah Marcaccio. It Heather Giebelhaus, representative for Vegreville’s was fitting that children attended CALS Breakfast Club Annual General Meeting on February 10 said this program because CALS provides programs to have a is a universally community where every child from birth to accessible program six years-old achieves their full potential. that has met the goal of having no stigma attached to it. The additional challenge of accommodating children who have dietary restrictions or allergies has been met. Another challenge has been getting volunteers for the program.

“The welcoming CALS Board of Directors, members and volunteers are adaptable and work tirelessly to grow as an organization. CALS offers services for children from birth to six years-old. On February 10, atmosphere has CALS Annual General Meeting was held at Vegreville Centennial Library. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) allowed many English as a

Second Language’s students to practice their English speaking skills and provide a supportive working experience for special needs people in our community. Fundraising is an ongoing task because this program is funded by donations and financial fundraising efforts alone.”

Tammy Iftody did the presentation for the Little Explorers Program, which is a summer program for children ages three to five years-old. This program allows children to develop their skills and keep friendships while making new ones.

“CALS has changed my daughter’s life. It has provided her with opportunities and tools to succeed. Little Explorers taught me as a parent that it’s okay to let go,” Samantha Stephens, a parent with a daughter who participated in this program, said as her testimony.

Lindsey Robinson, another parent, stepped up to say that the Family Literacy Program has something that is very fun and educational available for every age. “I have learned a lot from these programs; things I never even thought about like the ways a child’s fine motor skills can be developed, and to encourage a child to throw underhanded. Now, we do a lot more activities instead of screen time. The structure it provides gives children the confidence to follow directions. It’s a good program for children to interact with other kids and for parents to meet each other too.”

Jamie Hirsch, a representative for Vegreville Preschool and CALS’ partnership stated that they work together to help each child develop socially, emotionally, physically, creatively and intelligently, promoting and encouraging speech and language development, self-esteem each child’s individuality.

Dee Palichuk, CALS Early Intervention Coordinator, presented the Lasting Success Strategic Plan and their goals for the next three years. Palichuk mentioned that these were constantly changing and not static and the board agreed to move it as presented with motions to revise a bit of it later.

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History of Scout-Guide Week The First Scout-Guide Week took place in 1926 and it continued up until the 1940s. However, in 1949, Scout-Guide Week was dropped because it was felt that it was being lost among so many other special weeks.

Occasionally, some groups, along with some Girl Guide Companies continued “Boy Scout Week” as it was originally called. In the early 1950s, the week was officially recognized as Boy Scout Week.

During the late 1960s, there was an increase in combined Scout-Guide services and events. This, and the belief that Guiding and Scouting had much to gain by pooling

resources, led to meetings and discussions between both organizations. Scout-Guide Week or Guide-Scout Week was introduced in 1970, and focused on Feb. 22, the birthday of both Scouts founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.

In 1970, Scout Guide Week began as a pilot project, approved for a three year period. Due to its success, a second three year term was approved in 1971 and in 1974 , it was agreed ScoutGuide Week would continue indefinitely. In 1974, both organizations agreed to have the title interchangeable – “Guide-Scout” or “ScoutGuide” Week

Because it’s never too cold to cook a hotdog over an open fire.

Winter campouts are part of the fun with Vegreville’s Girl Guides.

Having a sleepover with the dinosaurs in Drumheller on your bucket list? The Girl Guides is your ticket there!

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Girl Guide Guides about to A recent field trip to Victoria for

Pam Bunclark Vegreville’s Girl Guides provided some Submitted new perspectives on the world beyond local borders. Ambitious trips can Every year in February Girl Guides celebrate national include places as far away as Brazil, Thinking Day. Why February you ask? Well our Kenya and China! founder Lady Baden Powell and her husband, Lord (inset) Some happy travelers hanging Baden Powell- the founder of Boy Scouts, both celebratout by the ocean. ed their birthday in February. Girl Guides has been active in Canada for one hundred and sixteen years this year. It has had a profound effect on many girls and women over the years.

Girl Guides is more than just about cookies. Our vision calls upon us to “be the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her communities.”

In the Vegreville Guiding this has translated into the girls at various levels being involved in numerous volunteer activities every year including the Vegreville Preschool Halloween carnival; Reindeer Lane; various FCSS family dances; helping with the Christmas Bureau; and the Vegreville Triathlon.

We provide age appropriate activities to help the girls try new activities in order to challenge them to be more Rangers. courageous. We encourage resourcefulness, problem Yes, you will see us out selling coo solving and to look for ways to make a difference in the world. This starts activities.

In fact, we are required by G with our youngest members – Sparks whose motto is ‘I promise to Share and trip activity through cookie sales. Sel Be a Friend’ and continues through Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and

In the last 100 years, 7 million Canadian girls Throughout its history, Girl Guides of Canada has prepared girls to meet the challenges that they face in their lives head on.

Whether it was girls learning to bandage wounds during the First World War or girls today working on their anti-bullying badge, Guiding continually evolves to reflect the

needs and interests of contemporary girls and women. Today, Guiding’s innovative programming is helping the next generation of Canadian girls become confident, courageous and resourceful leaders.

It all began in 1909, when girls in England demanded to take part in a Boy Scouts rally organized by Lord Baden-Powell

at the Crystal Palace Powell was impressed ter, Agnes, to create girls. This was the beg

By 1910, the Gui reached Canada and formed in St. Cath

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okies. This helps pay for our various Girl Guides to fundraise 25% of every ling cookies teaches even our youngest

girls money management skills. It also teaches them that sometimes people say no and that’s okay because maybe they can’t eat the cookies. But we really do appreciate every box sold.

We have participated in winter camps – luckily sleeping inside when it was -40. We’ve gone to the Telus Science Centre and the Stettler steam train. We’ve slept with the dinosaurs in Drumheller and held a boa constrictor named Lucy. We’ve learned about outdoor cooking using a box oven and a cook stove and tasted about every marshmallow concoction known to guiding. We’ve been swimming, rock climbing, white water rafting, cycling and played games with rubber boots on the beach.

Some of our major trip activities include a one week trip to Ottawa for Canada. We visited museums and spent Canada Day on Parliament Hill. We are very grateful to those who bought cookies, hot dogs at Coop, the Vegreville Walmart for their support and our local Royal Purple Ladies for their generous donation.

This past summer our Rangers had a wonderful opportunity for an exchange with a Ranger unit from Victoria. The girls explored the city, took part in Canada activities including taking part of the human Canadian flag at the BC legislature. The girls were able to have a marine biology session with one of See Girl Guides.............................................................................................................................................................. Page 8

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e in London. Badend and he asked his sise a program just for ginning of Guiding.

ding Movement had d the first Unit was arine’s, Ontario. By

1912, there were Units in every province and many of Canada’s most forward-thinking women banded together to form the Canadian Girl Guides Association.

Today, Girl Guides of Canada continues to be a place that sparks the imagination of girls to take their place in the world and take action on what matters to

them. As female role models, our adult Members support girls to achieve and succeed – through fun, adventures, challenges and international experiences. Guiding continues to play an important role in communities right across Canada.

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Scouts Canada History

Robert Baden Powell

Unique experiences await, such as getting to know this real-life Pascal (Chameleon) and more on the exciting field trips that local Girl Guides take together.

Cookie sales are a big part of keeping these sorts of experiences available for the guides.

Scouting began in 1907 when Lt. Gen. Robert Baden-Powell took a group of youth to a camp on Brownsea Island in the United Kingdom. There is evidence that a few Scouting groups started up in Canada in 1907. The Canadian General Council of the Boy Scout Association was incorporated by an act of the Canadian Parliament on June 12, 1914. In 2007, our Centennial Year, our name was officially changed by an act of Parliament to Scouts Canada.

Today, Scouts Canada is a highly diverse organization with over 100,000 members nationwide representing every faith and culture. Scouts Canada offers programming in more than 19 languages reflecting Canada’s multicultural landscape and communities.

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the Victoria leaders – who just happens to be a professional marine biologist. All this was possible thanks to the cookies bought by our local Vegreville citizens, the Vegreville Walmart and the CIBC. Currently our Sparks, Brownies, and Guides are completing Zoe’s Trek Around the World. To date they have travelled to China, New Zealand and France. Soon they will be on their way to Brazil, Kenya and Trinidad – all without actually leaving home. They will also be hosting a Mad Scientist Camp this March.

Next on our list of summer adventures for the older girls is an international camp occurring in Alberta this summer. Three of our local Pathfinders will be going to participate in this event with girls from across Canada and around the world. We will be sure to share photos when we get back!

I should mention that none of this would of the activities would be possible without either a location to hold our meetings or the volunteers that make all this possible. Thank you to St John Lutheran Church for letting us have a home. Thank you to Lynette, Corie, Skyla, Casey, Brenda, Elizabeth, and Janice for all your volunteer hours.

Thank you Vegreville for your continued support. If you are looking for a great activity that empowers and encourages girls to grow and succeed please think of Girl Guides.

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A Gleeful event

Participants from left to right, front row: Aria Fettes, Maya Frank-Labuschagne, Cally Austin, Cohen Wierda, Josie Lutzak, Cordelia Clarke, Elaine Myhre. Left to right, middle row: Victoria Biel, Dahlia Gladys. Left to right, back row: Barbara Rybchuk,Viola Braun-Fox, Julia Dolejsi, Dylan Vadnais, Christina Nawrot, Maddi Doerksen,Winnifred Lange, Faith Browning, Natalie Chilibecki. (Photo Submitted)

Debra Fedoruk Submitted The hit show, “Glee”, has made show choirs very popular, so the Wendy Brook Music Festival Committee thought kids in Vegreville would like to try this.

Students in Vegreville were out of school for teacher’s convention, and on Thursday, February 4, they had the chance to try

out their own show choir. Instructing them were two excellent clinicians from Edmonton: Victoria Biel and Elaine Myhre. Our own talented Viola BraunFox provided the piano accompaniment, and there were fifteen enthusiastic participants. Over the course of the day, the participants learned to sing and dance to three songs. At the end of the day, there

was a final very polished and entertaining performance for the parents. The students were twirling their umbrellas for “Singing in the Rain”, and the older girls had perfected a routine with plastic cups for “The Cup Song” while singing with the younger girls. They also had a beautiful rendition of “Blackbird”. It was amazing what the group accomplished in one

Good times with 4h Light Horse Multiclub Vegreville 4H Light Horse Multiclub met for a roping clinic on Feb 8. Everyone had a exciting time at the roping clinic lead by Peter Larue. It was a great learning night for everyone. Pictured are (L to R) Peter Larue - Roping instructor, Delaney Nelson, Emily Dempsey, Brayden Zabrick, Tezra Dubuc, Zachery Farr.

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Vegreville 4H Beef Club News Jeanathan Cheremshynski Submitted In December we had our monthly meeting, a Christmas party and a gift exchange.

The January meeting started with a public speaking workshop done by the Minburn District key member, Quinn Hlus. As a fundraiser, the club will be collecting used batteries and recycling them. You can call a member to arrange for pick up or drop them off at Case. We had a few members attend Bull Congress in Camrose and You Be the Judge in Vermilion.

Our public speaking is set for February 21.

Community service project ideas were discussed. We want to thank our community for all of their support and advise them that our Achievement Day Show and Sale has been set for Monday, May 30. Our next meeting is March 14.

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The clinicians remarked on how quickly the participants were to pick up on what they were being taught, but they had wonderful teachers. Victoria and Elaine are both conductors for Cantilon Choirs.

They teach voice, sing in choirs themselves and also participate in other aspects of the music community in Edmonton.

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Lorne Fill on banjo and Shirley Preuss on the harmonica really created an interesting melody that filled the Social Centre with harmony as families enjoyed lunch from the Vegreville Transportation Services Society’s concession booth. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Father Alain Perez dances with his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Inna, at the Perogies and Jam performances for Family Day at Vegreville Social Centre on February 15. Alain’s wife, Jana and their older daughter enjoy traveling, going for walks, camping and he loves to snap photos of his adorable family. He’s proud to announce there is another daughter on the way. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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The KidSport Vegreville/Jr. B Rangers Road Hockey game had the Jr. B. Rangers model cooperation and teamwork outside the Social Centre for Family Day on February 15.

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Family fun for everyone

Families took in a complimentary swim at the Aquatic and Fitness Center during the afternoon on Family Day. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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An old-fashion flavour was added to the Family Day activities on February 15 with some hay rides. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The Van der Torre and Lockhart families listen to Perogies and Jam’s performances while they eat the lunch. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Kaylynn Makarenko learns the delicate art of floor curling for the first time thanks to some instruction from her grandmother, Agnes, at the intergenerational activities at the Vegreville Sunshine Club.

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Vegreville Bowling Lanes got in the spirit of Family Day with a free glow-bowling session, sponsored by the Parent Link Center. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)