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RCMP files from February 8 - 14 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϴ Multiple calls for mental health concerns related to multiple clients. &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϵ 09:19 – Report of a single vehicle collision on the West overpass entering Vegreville. The vehicle lost control due to road conditions and struck the guard rail.

11:44 – Multiple reports of attempted fraud. Complainants were sent cheques which they deposited but were determined to be fraudulent by the banks.

The information was forwarded to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

21:14 – Report of a Red Chevrolet truck doing donuts on a residential street in Vegreville. Members patrolled the area extensively but were unable to locate the vehicle in question. A plate number was not obtained. &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϭϬ 11:09 – Attempted online fraud. The complainant clicked a link from “Microsoft” and was directed to call a number. The person on the other end called the number and was directed to send a cheque. The complainant realized it was a scam and hung up the phone. The complainant was provided information for the Canadian AntiFraud Centre.

12:12 – While on patrol, members located a truck on Hwy 631. The red GMC was not registered and was towed.

15:21 – Traffic enforcement in the town of Vegreville resulting in at least 6 speeding tickets as well as seatbelt and other infractions.

16:59 – Municipal Bylaw Officers requested assistance from RCMP for an individual who was stopped for a traffic violation. The driver indicated that they had a warrant out of Calgary.

Members attended, executed the warrant, arrested the subject then released them with documents for court. Bylaw issued the driver the traffic ticket. &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϭϭ 13:22 – Report of a 2006 Monte Carlo car being stolen from a residence in Mundare. The complainant had left it running briefly while carrying in groceries. Suspects’ sightings were reported in Two Hills. Under investigation. &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ ϭϮ 07:29 – Report of a vehicle stolen overnight. A maroon F350 truck with tools was stolen between 01:30 and 06:30. Under investigation.

12:18 – Wellbeing check requested for a heavily intoxicated female who was locked in the bathroom. Members

attended and the subject admitted to drinking as well as using methamphetamine and heroin. Due to the level of intoxication, the client was transported to hospital by EMS for treatment.

14:19 – Report of an attempted break and enter to an industrial building in Mundare. Surveillance was provided and being is reviewed.

15:35 – Report of a stolen vehicle which was located stuck on an unplowed road SE of Vegreville. Suspects had driven the vehicle into 3 feet of snow.

The Blue F250 truck had been reported stolen from the Ardrossan area.

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07:33 – Report of an assault where at his friend’s residence, his friend punched him in the face. The complainant later called back indicating that he wanted to retract his statement.

Members attended and spoke to the complainant who had a black eye but stated that he did not want anything done and would not provide an official statement.

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Members provided information on COVID restrictions and the visitors left.

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10:22 – Traffic enforcement in the area by traffic services resulting in tickets for speeding, window tint, proof of registration, cell phone, and others.

20:11 – Call received to report that a child had not been dropped off by the other parent as per the civil court order. The caller indicated that the court order was not enforceable by police. Members advised the caller to speak to their lawyer because this was a civil matter they could not assist with.

22:17 – Vegreville members received a report of theft of cigarettes from a local business by a female known to members. Members located the female at her place of lodging. The female would not open the door for members and then held a knife to her throat threatening to harm herself. Members were able to convince the client to drop the knife. The client was arrested without incident. The client was transported directly to Edmonton for a mental health assessment. The client was left in care of hospital security. Members were informed that the client had an assessment and was released within 1.5 hours by the hospital. This was the 8th time this week Vegreville members dealt with matters related to this client.

During the week there were 93 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 2 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 1 Health Act (COVID), 5 wellbeing checks, 10 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 24 tickets from traffic enforcement.

10:52 – Report of harassing communications. The complainant reports that her friend has been calling her.

Both parties were spoken with and advice given to block each other and not seek our further communication.

14:22 – Call to report trash on the road in Vegreville blocking traffic.

Members on patrol went to the location and did not see the reported traffic issue.

15:42 – Report of an attempted vehicle theft in the town of Vegreville. Members attended and noted that the ignition had been damaged. The incident occurred in the 3 days prior.

Investigation ongoing.

20:19 – Report mischief (noise) complaint at a Vegreville apartment.

Members attended and discovered additional people who did not live at

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MLA calls on Minister to ‘Fight Harder’ to Procure more Covid-19 Vaccines Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A local MLA is calling on the federal government to work harder to procure more Covid-19 vaccines for Canadians.

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, fired off a letter to Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on February 12.

need the federal government to do more to procure and be a lengthy process. Preliminary agreements can be entered deliver us doses. on with these companies, but, until Health Canada gives I am calling on you to fight harder for Canadians to be able their approval of the vaccine, nothing will proceed forward.” to receive their much-needed vaccines.

With mass vaccinations, we will see our economy get back on track, which will facilitate the removal of restrictions on workplaces, allowing businesses to create revenue and jobs.

This confidence will also repair the damage to mental health caused by unemployment and limited social contact.

For the greater good of Alberta and Canada, I ask that you to act now and fight for Canadians to get more vaccines doses. Canadians are and always have been leaders. There is no excuse for how poorly their federal government is performing on the vaccine file” Armstrong-Homeniuk told the Vegreville News Advertiser said the federal government had the means of procuring much more vaccine than what they did and had failed Canadians in this regard.

She went on to say, “I am concerned for my constituents, especially the vulnerable, which is why I reached out to the Minister to ask her and her government to work harder to obtain the vaccine.”

Earlier this week Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced that his government had reached a preliminary agreement to purchase the vaccine which is currently under development by the Calgary based biotechnology company It’s YOUR DECISION where you get your repairs done, Providence Therapeutics. not the insurance company!! We warranty and help Armstrong-Homeniuk was asked if handle all insurance claims with all insurance companies. the Alberta Government reached an agreement with the same company; and if not, then why not?

She did not directly address the ques“Serving Vegreville & Area For 50 Years” tion, but said, “There are private companies here in Alberta that are working on a vaccine, which does take time to develop, and then all vaccines must be approved by Health Canada, which can

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In the letter, Armstrong-Homeniuk stated, “Many of my constituents are worried about the lack of vaccines being distributed to not only our constituency, but to Alberta as a whole. While I understand that there is a current shortage of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, it is undeniable that Canada is falling short of other nations when it comes to vaccinations.

As of Feb. 11, 2021, Canada was 38th in the world in COVID-19 vaccinations per 100 people. The provinces have proven they have the ability to administer vaccines in a timely manner, but we

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Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion September. Not only seven months away, but also a classic song by Earth, Wind and Fire.

Mark it on your calendar.

September of 2021 is the month that every Canadian who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will have one.

Friday, Trudeau once again stated with confidence that this deadline would be met. How is that possible you ask when as of Tuesday morning Canada had only 2.57 percent of the population vaccinated with one dose? The answer is simple. PfizerBionTech has promised. According to them, they will deliver four million doses by the end of March and another 10.8 million ahead of schedule by the end of June. What could go wrong?

Now before any of our readers rant about me being involved in Trudeau bashing, please read on. Last week we were also provided the results of an Angus Reid Institute poll. This poll indicates that 72 percent of Canadians don’t think this promise will be fulfilled. In fact, 49 percent of Canadians feel it will be a year from now (or longer).

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ment. Last week they made their own deal to buy two million doses of a Canadian-Made COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine currently under development by Calgarybased Providence Therapeutics has started human critical trials stated Premier Brian Pallister at a news conference on Thursday.

Manitoba joins a list of other provinces which have become increasingly critical of the federal government for their vaccine strategy. Despite spending more than $1 billion securing vaccine doses from seven suppliers, results have been lacking, and we are still being kept in the dark about actual contract specifics.

The secrecy is somewhat strange when you look back at all the desk pounding that went on when Trudeau was the opposition and promised a more transparent government.

Supporters will regurgitate the party line about the disclosing of contract details. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Procurement Minister Anita Anand have stated that releasing this information would violate confidentiality provisions possibly leading to contract cancellations.

Anyone who has ever signed a contract with confidentiality clause or a Non-Disclosure Agreement, (NDA) can tell you that this is a lot of hot air. While disclosing this information to you and I may violate something, providing certain information to trusted officials such as Premiers of your provinces would not.

Our PM and Procurement Minister also dodged questions when asked about the results of the meeting last Wednesday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Canadian public had to wait for PM Modi to tweet that his country “would do its best to facilitate supplies of COVID vaccines sought by Canada”.

As Manitoba Premier Pallister stated, his move is akin to an insurance policy. While he hoped that the deals signed by PM Trudeau would deliver, his move was insurance.

You cannot vaccinate people with promises and hope. If you don’t believe me, ask our First Nations if they can drink promises and hope. It’s not the same as clean water. In December, the Liberal government admitted it would not keep its promise of clean water for First Nations by March of 2021.

As the song chorus from September reads... “Say, do you remember? Dancin’ in September.” Come September we will need to look back and remember. Are we all vaccinated? If so, we may be dancing. However, with talk of elections coming, and attack ads already running, some may hope no one remembers. How good is your memory? https://angusreid.org/vaccine-delivery-deficiency/

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Future is Wide Open in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

‘The Future is Wide Open.’

That’s the slogan of a digital marketing campaign Zag Creative and LoKnow have developed and been advertising for the past several months for the Town of Vegreville.

Councillor Taneen Rudyk, who chairs the Economic Development Advisory Board, brought forward a request for decision, (RFD) at the January 25 regular council meeting asking for the campaign to be extended another three months.

The RFD stated, “The general awareness campaign is intended to attract economic development opportunities with key stakeholders by attracting residents and businesses to the community.

In her request, Rudyk explained the campaign involved a number of digital media ads together with the email signatures that are directly linked to the Town’s Economic Development microsite.

Coun. Rudyk stated, “I think everybody here has heard me say this many times, you can’t expect people to accidentally come to Vegreville. Like Councillor Warawa said, we have so many assets in Vegreville, it would be a shame to just assume people would end up here accidentally.

And we’ve seen a lot of anecdotal evidence, even at the last board meeting, an increase in home sales demonstrating in the last four months, for example, indicate there are a lot of households considering big changes, whether they be a covid refugee, that is what they’re calling them, or some-

body that’s a senior looking for a high quality of life, or somebody that’s a family. We welcome them all, and we need to share what’s so special about Vegreville and why we love living here, and why we think it’s so valuable.

Councillor Ann Waters said it was nice to see the results that have been generated and said it was important to continue the campaign and keep the momentum going.

She noted, “There are a lot of people who are on social media right now and they’re googling and tracking whatever they can. Some of it is to pass the time, but it’s putting Vegreville in the forefront of their minds, so the more that it’s out there the more we are going to be remembered.”

Councillor Marielle Brodziak said, “I wanted to mention the timing is right, especially with the development of SE 17 (Industrial Park) starting in the spring. It’s important to keep momentum and promote our town.”

The motion to continue the campaign for another three months was passed unanimously.

Town Manager Cliff Craig said the Town has spent $51,400 on the broad awareness campaign that began in mid-October 2020 through to January 2021. “This is a cost shared initiative funded by the provincial CARES Grant and Economic Development of the Town.”

Coun. Rudyk pointed out that, “Vegreville Town Council’s advocacy efforts led to the successful application for the CARES grant, an Alberta government funded Community Regional Support and Program…These grant dollars were awarded to promote long term economic growth in Vegreville by focussing on four pillars: Innovat ion, Business Retention and Investment Attraction, Land D e ve l o pm e nt , a nd Residential Growth.”

She went on to say, “Economic Development is a cumulative process where the Advisory Board supports the Department Manager as well as Council in the promotion, expansion, and enhancement of economic development for

the benefit of the community. The broad awareness campaign targets specific groups of people to build Vegreville’s visibility, awareness, and credibility with belief that the community will continue

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“A hole in one” is an accomplishment of which few golfers can boast, but Geo. Phillips may step forward and take his place with Bobby Jones and other famous golfers, for George has gone and done it.

Speaking especially about Valentines, Mrs. Dusdel of the Imperial district, received what we call a real Valentine. One of her Wyandotte hens hatched eleven chicks from 12 eggs.

The mixed bonspiel seems to have come to an untimely end, or is awaiting more cold weather before being continued. No curling, except by the ladies, who have more real stuff in them that the miserable men, has been done for a week.

A Lavoy correspondent states that two of the younger generation of that thriving little town are making a name for themselves as hunters. There is a little black and white animal, an animal with which few, if any, want to tangle with. But Bernard Bricker and David Rattray are warm hearted boys. Astonished and angered at the demonstration, the boys pursued the skunk. They chased and chased, and chased.

The skunk ran but finally it could stand no more. It just collapsed and the boys emerged from the fray triumphant.

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Good doctors are hard to get and when Dr. Nick John Kuzyk announced his intentions to practise here, the news resounded even louder than an auto-train crash. On December 18th he acquired the clinic from Dr. Yak. Dr. Kuzyk started his practice here on January 1st. He will be at the clinic daily, and will be in partnership with Dr. Svarich.

J. W. Yaremy has been appointed Sheriff’s Bailiff for the Sub Judicial District of Vegreville, succeeding A.A. Harkness, resigned.

For several months Mr. Yaremy has been acting bailiff for the M.D. of Eagle, in connection with tax arrears’ collections.

Vegreville Clinic has recently increased its services to the public by the addition of Dr. T. Nikiforuk, dental surgeon, who is ready to receive clients by die appointment.

Reconstruction Minister Howe announced appointment of a special committee of the Canadian Construction Association to investigate the continuing shortage of construction materials.

A dairy truck containing 400 pounds of butter was stolen in Winnipeg while the driver was making a delivery. Police recovered the truck 15 minutes later but eight 50-pound boxes of butter valued at $152.00 had been taken.

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Jim Curken, Grade VI student at the Peter Svarich School, was the recipient of a plaque from the County of Minburn in recognition of outstanding artistic achievement when he won first prize in the National Fire Prevention Poster Competition in 1970. Mike Semeluk, chairman of the school committee of the County of Minburn, made the presentation at an assembly of students at the school. On hand was Ralph Gorrie, superintendent of schools for the county and Alex Fedoruk, principal of the school.

Sgt. W. Neale of the Vegreville Detachment, RCMP advised town council of certain administration changes taking place in the force. Sgt. Neale said that when the changes are completed the town, rural and highway patrol will all be under direct control of the NCO in charge and at all times wither a sergeant or a corporal will be on duty.

Curling enthusiasm among local curlers rates high as various rinks go out to bonspiels in surrounding communities. Last weekend Walter and Nellie Sribney along with Bob and Pat Burton brought home the grand challenge trophies from the Lavoy open mixed bonspiel, defeating the Jim Vrolson rink also from Vegreville.

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Lakeland Photo and Art Services held its official film cutting ceremony with dignitaries Orest Hlus of the Vegreville And District Chamber of Commerce, Treasury Branch manager Bill Yizek, MLA Ed Stelmach, Mayor David Kucherawy, and Former mayor Larry Ruptash in attendance. Along with the dignitaries in attendance is Valerie Tebbutt-Darling and Gene Poulin, John Morris, Jim Morris and Wendy Ewaschuk.

Matthew Ferguson and Trevor Robert put on an exhibit together for the A.L. Horton School Science fair. The model demonstrated the use of gravity to make simple machines work, using pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles.

The food bank continues to play an important role in the community, providing a total of 198 hampers to 650 people in 1995. In January 1996, 25 hampers were distributed to 89 persons, 43 of them being children.

Two Hills and District Chamber of Commerce is taking new directions with a new slate of executives and directors and a positive attitude. The board is looking at taking the business sector out of the doom and gloom.

Don Gretzen, winner of the Rotary Club’s raffle early bird draw of a patio set and outdoor fireplace was presented the prize by Rotarians Ben Weibe and John Campbell.

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Time to Combat the COVID-19 Narrative of Fear Lee Harding Frontier Centre for Public Policy Coronaphobia may not have entered our official vocabulary but it deserves to.

Virus fears have affected public policy and our daily lives. The condition is held by a great number of people. It’s understandable why the elderly and immunosuppressed are worried. What is less understandable, and more ironic, is how many coronaphobics are on the political left.

After all, the left loves to smear the politically incorrect with labels such as xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic and Islamophobic. Their opponents may not actually be motivated by irrational fear and panic, but the terms are effective tools to ostracize and dismiss such people.

Coronaphobia is one exception where the fear is irrational. Unfortunately, truth can’t jar the perception of some, like a skinny anorexic who always sees a hopelessly fat person in the mirror.

Let’s recap. In March, faulty projections of massive deaths based on a dubious model scared politicians worldwide into drastic measures. Canadian leaders were told 326,000 could die before the end of the year, a number that would drop to 46,000 with a “75 percent reduction in interpersonal contact rates.” As of Feb. 3, there were just over 20,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in Canada.

But what does that really mean?

Dr. Vinita Dubey, Toronto’s associate medical officer of health, told the Toronto Sun that under provincial guidelines, “individuals who have died with COVID-19, but not necessarily as a result of COVID-19, are all included in the case counts for COVID-19 deaths.”

Deaths by COVID-19 are remarkably rare compared to deaths with COVID-19, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. The CDC reported in August, “For six percent of the deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause mentioned. … For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or cases per death.”

COVID testing has greatly increased lately, producing the appearance of a second wave, and case counts nearly twice as high as the first. The reality is less stark. Deaths by people with COVID-19 (again, not solely from COVID-19) didn’t hit 35 any day last fall. Yet every day between April 17 and May 20, they were 100 to 176.

This suggests the mortality rate from COVID-19

just fell to one-sixth of its previous levels. Either herd immunity is taking hold or this second wave is not nearly as bad as it appears. Or maybe not all that many people have contracted the virus.

Results from the PCR test are flimsy. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario’s associate chief medical officer said, “If you’re testing in a population that doesn’t have much COVID, you’ll get false positives up to half the time.”

In the Hans Christian Andersen tale, the emperor might have had some clothes – such as his underwear. Similarly, the impact of COVID-19 is much more skimpy than most believe.

Unfortunately, the politicians and media that bought the narrative of fear don’t have the ability or courage to stop it – especially when social media giants censor messages that don’t align with the latest missives from the World Health Organization.

Author Mark Twain said it best in his 1906 autobiography. “The glory which is built upon a lie soon becomes a most unpleasant incumbrance. … How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and how hard it is to undo that work again!”

Not everyone believes the hype. In Canada and the United States, one segment of voters is clearly more coronaphobic than the other.

In September, pollster Angus Reid found 26 percent of NDP voters and 29 percent of Liberal voters would be “completely comfortable” voting in person in a federal election, compared to 66 percent of Conservatives.

In the United States, a Harris poll found 42 percent of Democrat voters felt “somewhat” or “very” comfortable to vote at the polls during the pandemic, compared to 72 per cent of Republicans.

The consequences of coronaphobia are even worse for the economy. An analysis of September data showed that nine of the 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates voted for Republican Donald Trump in 2016. By contrast, nine of the 10 states with the highest unemployment rates voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton. Since September 2019, unemployment in Republican states rose less than 2.7 percentage points, while in Democratic states, they rose by almost five points.

Thankfully, coronaphobia can be beaten. An effective treatment has been found in well-informed, critical and rational thought, combined with a healthy skepticism of politicians, mainstream media, and the medical industry.

Lee Harding is a research associate with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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School Officials to Lobby MLA for Handicapped Accessible Loading Zone Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Officials with Buffalo Trails Public Schools, (BTPS) are hoping to meet with Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk in the near future to lobby for a handicapped accessible loading zone for Delnorte School in Innisfree.

BTPS Board Chair Lanie Parr stated, “We’re just hoping the MLA will hear what we have to say and understand the reason we’re doing it so that she’s able to advocate on our behalf.”

Even though there is only one family who could benefit from having a handicapped accessible loading zone currently, Parr said that it could be an issue if there’s another person who is mobility challenged; either a student, staff, or a family member that drops students off in the future.

“We want to make it as accessible as possible for people. We don’t want to create any barriers to have our students or families to be able to get into the school,” added Parr.

• Utilize the large area north of the Library/Millennium Building for offloading and loading for handicapped, as that sidewalk is continuous to the front of the school; • Utilize the area south of the school and create a new drop off/loading zone with accessible parking spots designated; or • Utilize the staff parking zone located between the Millennium Building and Innisfree Delnorte School.

Parr said no reason for denying the request was forthcoming from the Village of Innisfree. A copy of the letter Alberta Transportation sent the village was not forwarded to BTPS which she said was surprising and unusual since that is normally the case.

“We have gone and looked at it and checked to see the flow of traffic, and it doesn’t seem to be a very busy highway.”

She added that usage would be limited to a few minutes in the morning and after school. She added, “The options they gave us for different areas to park are extremely challenging for someone with mobility issues.”

Parr is hoping an exception can made to allow for the handicapped accessible loading zone. “We hope to have meeting as soon as possible, but we know it’ll take time for her (MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk) to reach out to Alberta Transportation.

BTPS also sent their request to the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Community and Social Services.

BTPS Superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien said the concern was not brought forward by a family. The concern was also not brought forward by Delnorte School’s Parent Advisory Council. Back in the fall of 2019 the PAC sent a letter to the Village of Innisfree requesting no parking signs on SH 870 which was supported by village council and approved by Alberta Transportation.

Mayor McMann was asked to provide comment and none was forthcoming as of press time.

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Officials with BTPS are requesting a handicapped accessible loading zone adjacent to Delnorte School in Innisfree. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

On October 19, 2020, BTPS Facilities Director Randy Huxley wrote to Deborah McMann, the Mayor of the Village of Innisfree requesting that a handicapped parking/loading zone space be established on the road in front of the school’s main entrance.

The road Huxley was referring to is Secondary Highway 870. He went on to say, “With the topography of the site and the school being in close proximity to the street, there is limited ability to create a handicap parking/drop off zone in front of the school. Without using the main road, visitors park in the south parking lot.

Access to the school from this area, is extremely difficult for mobility challenged individuals.”

On December 21, 2020, Huxley received a response from the Village of Innisfree stating his letter of concern had been forwarded to Alberta Transportation. The Village’s letter to Huxley stated, “Alberta Transportation has reviewed your request and has declined the decision and will not permit accessibly parking/ unloading adjacent to the school along Highway 870.

Alberta Transportation, as well as Mayor and Council of the Village of Innisfree, presented BTPS with three options. They include:

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Social Distanced but Close Family Day in Vegreville Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Family Day took on a different sight on February 15 in Vegreville. However, the day was still fun for families during the COVID-19 pandemic when Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) hosted meetings with community partners (Family Day Planning Committee) and created free Family Day activity kits with the help from different organizations which families picked up at North Pointe Community Church.

Adults who showed up were treated to

complimentary hot chocolate from Tim Horton’s.

Emma Murray, Child, Youth, and Community Programmer for FCSS said FCSS does Family Day activities for the community every year. “Family Day’s events are always a big draw for families in the community. So, we are just following tradition by hosting another event on this day. Then because of the COVID19 pandemic restrictions, we wanted to do something where the families can still have fun and pick up something and take it home and do something special for Family Day. There are also activities

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3. Bids must be unconditional stating the aggregate cash purchase for the Lands and the additional assets and must be accompanied by a deposit consisting of a bank draft or certified funds equivalent to ten (10%) percent of the Bid amount. The Bid must identify the amount of the Bid that is applicable to the separate Quonset, machinery and mobile home on site.

4. In the event such Bid is accepted the deposit will be applied against the purchase price. In the event the Bid is not accepted the deposit will be returned to the unsuccessful Bidder. Deposits must be payable to “Cohoe Law - in Trust”.

5. Bids must be accompanied by the Goods and Services Tax Registration Number of the Bidder and full address, including an email address and phone number at which notice can be provided to the Bidders.

6. The successful Bidder will be required to purchase the lands in the amount stipulated in the successful Bid. Closing will take place within 30 days of notice of acceptance.

7. If the successful Bidder fails to close within 30 days of the notice of acceptance of the Bid, the deposit paid shall be forfeited. All usual adjustments will be made on Closing.

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Crop Insurance Premiums Reduced by Twenty Percent Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville I was truly honoured to be able to speak at the Black History Month Proclamation at Fort Saskatchewan City Hall on Tuesday January 26th, organized by the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association, and honour the many Black Canadians and Albertans. One in particular was John Ware, John was a former slave in the United States who settled in Alberta, establishing two ranches before his death in 1905.

He gained recognition for his skills as a cowboy and is legendary in the history of Alberta for his strength and horsemanship. I hope everyone takes time this Black History Month to learn about the amazing history and contributions that have been made to our society.

I am very pleased with the recent announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture on crop insurance. Alberta’s farmers will receive a 20% reduction in crop insurance premiums this year. This reduction from Alberta’s government and AFSC will save farmers more than $55 million on their crop premiums in 2021, and increase the competitiveness of Alberta’s farmers internationally. This will directly support job creators and booth our rural economy, especially in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, at a time when it is needed the

most. This $55 million-dollar injection into agriculture is part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan which is a bold, ambitious long-term strategy to build, diversify, and create tens of thousands of jobs now.

Recently, Alberta’s government expanded the small and medium enterprise relaunch grant to sole proprietorships. I heard from many of my constituents that this was a major issue that needed to be addressed. I am very happy that the Premier and the Minister listened to my advocacy on behalf of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. Previous to this announcement, only sole proprietorships that were a registered trade name were eligible, now Alberta’s government has expanded it to unregistered sole proprietorships.

Alberta’s government has paid out over $311 million in grants to over 45,000 businesses.

The SMERG program is still open and accepting applications. If you own a business and were forced to close or reduce your services as a result of COVID-19, I encourage you, businesses, cooperatives, or non-profits to apply. If you received the first payment in the spring, you can apply now for the second

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Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce Hosts AGM Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville & District Annual General Meeting, (AGM) online via Zoom on February 11.

Around 60 people attended the virtual meeting that featured the swearing in of the new executive courtesy of Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee.

Members of the new executive include: President Jamieson Brown, First Vice President Marc Bredo, Second Vice President Jerri Ziegler and Third Vice President Jim Nichol.

President Jamieson Brown stated in his report that, Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce had a challenging year in 2020. We recognize the impact that the pandemic has had on our community. Through this trying time, the community has come together to support one another. It has also enabled the Chamber to engage with businesses and to provide their feedback to the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. This information is then provided and relayed to the government of Alberta.”

Two policies the organization were

approved by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce during its AGM. One of the policies was titled. ‘Access to Physicians Supports Rural Economic Development’.

It stated the issue of business growth in rural communities is directly impacted by access to physician care. From this policy a meeting was arranged with Minister Shandro, our MLA, our Mayor and doctors from Vegreville and the MLA, Chamber and Doctors from Ponoka. At this meeting the unique concerns around recruiting and maintaining rural physicians was discussed.

The second policy was in regards to road signage to promote communities.

The policy requests that the steps required to obtain approvals of new signage on highways is decreased and that the signage applications process be referred to the Red Tape Reduction Committee.

The policy has been referred to the red tape committee and shared with Minister McIver.”

The Chamber memberships faced a decline overall, however had 9 new businesses join. The number of employees that we represent is approximately 1200. We continue to engage with new

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businesses to promote the many benefits of the chamber membership.”

Even though a number of events had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Chamber bucks program remained strong. “This year, chamber bucks were purchased as a Christmas gift to staff, which enabled over $11,000 to remain being used locally.”

Michelle Henderson, General Manager of the Chamber was given a strong vote of confidence, over 95 percent of members voting to have her continue on in her position. Henderson’s report gave an overview of the achievements and events, projects and committees that she was involved in or provided support for in the past year.

• Worked with the Economic and Development manager to create an “Open in Vegreville” event.

This enabled local businesses to advertise themselves and the changes to their hours of work and what they were doing to limit the spread of Covid. It also gave

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1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Mechanic (HET or AST)

Du t i e s i n c l u d e d eve l o p i n g and maintaining customer relations in person and by phone and filling out paperwork for customer orders.

The Municipal Services Department of the Town of Vegreville has an opening for a 1st or 2nd Year Apprentice Mechanic.

The successful applicant will have excellent people and organizational skills.

Hours are flexible.

Sales/Customer Service experience an asset, on going training provided.

This employee works under the supervision of the Head Mechanic. An employee in this classification will assist in and perform the maintenance and repair of all Town owned vehicles and equipment, as well as perform maintenance and repairs at the water pump houses and reservoirs, sewage pumping stations, storm lift stations, and on stationary engines as directed by the Municipal Services Manager. When directed, the employee will provide the technical supervision and support to employees when they are assisting with maintenance and repair work on Town vehicles and equipment. Compensation will be dependent on the candidate's skills and experience.

If you are interested in working in a fast paced environment with a great group of people, please apply with a resume and references to:

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them the opportunity to create a short video of the various products that their business sold • Provide additional information to businesses regarding additional Covid benefits and subsides • Worked on a campaign with the local restaurants called #VegrevilleEats – to encourage people to continue to support local restaurants • Worked with the Town and Community Futures to promote and assist businesses with creating an ecommerce website • Chamber bucks were purchased this year as part of a Christmas gifts which ensured that monies remained in our community Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, who represents the riding of Carleton in Ontario, was the featured guest speaker at the AGM and an article based on portions of his presentation can be viewed online.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

www.vegreville.com/our-community/employmentcareers

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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During the search warrant police seized six sea-cans that had been purchased by stolen credit cards and sold. In addition, police have located another three sea-cans that were purchased and sold fraudulently. Total value of the sea-cans was over $25,000.

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Two Hills RCMP Recover Stolen Property Two Hills RCMP recover stolen property in Lamont County.

Two Hills RCMP Submitted Two Hills, Alta. – On Feb. 1, 2021, Two Hills RCMP executed a search warrant at a rural property in Lamont County, Alta.

The search resulted in the seizure of five firearms, two have been confirmed as stolen from Vermilion, Alta. and Donalda, Alta. Police also seized a side-by-side which was reported stolen from West Cove, Alta. in April 2020, what is suspected to be cocaine and methamphetamine and several cartons of cigarettes.

Police located printing equipment and believe that firearms licences were being manufactured at this location.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Road Closure Bylaw No. 01-2021 March 8, 2021

A PUBLIC HEARING on this bylaw will be held on March 8, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. The live webcast can be viewed on the Town's YouTube page, you can find the link as well as more information regarding this proposed road closure on the Town's social media pages or on the Town's website www.vegreville.com.

Members of the public who wish to provide written submissions or make a verbal presentation to Council on Bylaw 01-2021, must notify the Legislative Coordinator on or before 12 noon on March 4, 2021 at 780-632-2606 or at vegtown@vegreville.com If you have questions about the details of proposed Bylaw 012021, please contact Kerina Sorochan at ksorochan@vegreville.com or 780-632-6479.

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If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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The following Town of Vegreville boards are looking for new members: Vegreville Economic Development Advisory Board is looking to fill two (2) vacancies: 1. Agri-Business sector 2. Retail or Hospitality Sector Vegreville Tourism Advisory Board is looking to fill two (2) vacancies: 1. Economic Development Sector 2. Real Estate or Professional Services Sector Vegreville & District Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is looking to fill four (4) vacancies: 1. Single Parent 2. Adult with no children living at home 3. A single person age 18-25 4. Youth (age 15-18) For more information on how to apply for either the VEDAB, VTAB, or FCSS boards please visit our website at: www.vegreville.com/p/volunteer.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville town council gave its stamp of approval for additional renovations to its administrative building at its February 8 regular meeting.

Community Services Director Phil Rowe brought forward a Request For Decision, (RFD) to repurpose council chambers for an economic development office and board room for an estimated $35,000. “This is an unbudgeted expenditure.

The recommendation is to approve the RFD to a maximum of $40,000 under the facilities life cycle reserve.”

Councillor Marielle Brodziak made the motion to approve the renovation which was supported by all of her council colleagues. She stated, “This is a much needed development for the Town of Vegreville. Currently, the economic development office is very contained, and I believe this is a good step in the right direction if we are going to be attracting investors and speaking to a lot of different parties. We definitely need to make this move at this time.”

Mayor Tim MacPhee echoed the sentiment by stating, “I think it’s a very good move right now…

It’s a good time to get this done. Its good timing as the construction crew is onsite.”

Members of town council, with the exception of Councillor Tina Warawa, toured the area that’s currently under construction on February 4. The Vegreville News Advertiser, (VNA) requested a copy of the conceptual drawings, and was informed by Rowe that they (plans) would not be made available until after the renovation has

The Town of Vegreville’s administration building is undergoing renovations. (Michelle Pinon/File Photo)

been completed. He did extend an invitation to VNA to tour and take photos of the completed renovation. The goal is to have the renovation project complete by mid-March.

Back in the fall of 2020, council agreed to renovate the former RCMP detachment and convert it into new council chambers as well as renovate the administrative board room.

Corporate Services Director Paul Casey stated, “The 2021 Operating Budget contained $220,000 for the council chambers and $35,000 for the administration board room.”

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New Counselling Service Being Offered in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser When the opportunity to provide counselling services in Vegreville arose Milana Ackov jumped at the chance to apply for the position that was being offered by Family and Community Support Services, (FCSS).

Ackov, who holds a Masters Degree in Counselling, said she loves working with people.

“I’ve enjoyed working with a variety of people, just getting to know them and their stories and then having that one hour of time with them to see what we can do and how we can use our time in the best way possible; and then by the time that they leave after that one hour they just feel a little bit better and they have more skills or resources.”

Ackov was discussing some of her previous experiences with Momentum Walk-In Counselling in Edmonton where she recently finished her internship. February 5 was her first day in Vegreville, and she was introduced to various people and partners within the community by FCSS Director Julie Gottselig.

Ackov will be providing counselling services every Friday in Vegreville and Gottselig said, “We are really fortunate because she is willing to do a hybrid model of the in person, over the phone and the virtuals. So, all three she’s offering to clients.

So, she’s really meeting the clients where they are and what their comfort level is, whatever that is, which is really beneficial for us because not all counsellors at this point are willing to do the oneon-one in person or counselling agencies. So we’re very fortunate that we have somebody in our community who is willing to do that.”

Gottselig said, “I also think it’s really important for us at FCSS and Momentum is kind of on the same page, I believe, as well as the Family

Counsellor Milana Ackov. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Resource Network, (FRN) that this program is meant to be for everybody.”

FRN Programmer Litania Holyk, who runs a weekly virtual parent group said mental health has been a big concern among kids right now.

“That’s a topic we’ve been talking about with our parents. So, definitely getting that support and talking to someone that’s not within their family would be a huge benefit.”

Holyk said having this service in town is of big benefit to parents because some of these families are travelling outside of the community to receive counselling services. So, bringing you in is going to be a huge benefit to these families because sometimes travel is a barrier. So, having someone to support these families within the community is going to be fantastic.”

Gottselig pointed out, “Being in a rural com-

munity there are a lot of barriers, and transportation is one of the biggest for sure in getting specialized services.” So having this service will eliminate that barrier.

Another barrier can be financial, and Gottselig said the service is by appointment only and will be on a sliding fee schedule so it’s affordable.

Gottselig said seniors are at risk of isolation and loneliness, so having this service will benefit them as well. She said its okay for them to have a quick check in and get some strategies to get through this time.

Ackov said she values having a therapeutic relationship with clients want to make the client feel as comfortable as possible, to go at their own pace, and meet them where they are. And she encourages people to reach out to her.

Gottselig reiterated that the service is meant to be for everybody. “You don’t have to be in crisis. It doesn’t have to be intervention. It’s more about that preventative service. I really want the community to know that it’s for everybody. It’s meant for the whole community to access and just get some strategies to be able to cope with everyday life situations.”

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Health Care Aide Program to be Offered in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Plans are coming together for the introduction of a new Health Care Aide Program in Vegreville this fall and Councillor Ann Waters couldn’t be happier about it.

“I’m very excited about that. Red Deer College does have its finger on the pulse of rural learning and rural employment so I’m waiting for that roll out to start. The start date will be in September. I believe to date there are 25 interested people, and if we can get half of those people in the course that would be fantastic,” stated Waters.

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Waters is the Chair of the Vegreville Rural Physician and Health Professionals Attraction & Retention Committee, (VRPHPARC) that will be overseeing the program locally, and will be working in partnership with Alberta Health Services, St Joseph’s Hospital, Covenant Health, and the Town of Vegreville’s Economic Development Department.

Waters said it is an eight month program. “There will be online learning,

labs will be online and face to face (at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville), clinical learning will be done within the community and surrounding area so no student will have to travel more than an hour.”

She also pointed out, “There has been a shortage of HCA’s in Alberta for quite some time. VRPHPARC felt it was time to offer this in Vegreville as we have a lot of positions to be filled here as well. This program is great for anyone looking to get into the Health Professional field and needs the flexibility with family and work. Little to no travelling required.”

Vegreville area resident Tamara Ferguson took the HCA course between November 2018 and June 2019 when the course was being offered by NorQuest College.

Ferguson said, “The course was considered part-time as it was held three evenings a week, and two Saturdays a month at the Vegreville Care Centre.

We had two local instructors, one for theory and one for labs where we put the skills to practice. We were very lucky with the instructors we had as their wealth of knowledge and passion for their careers were definitely apparent.

Midway through the course there was a short Assisted Living clinical where we were placed at Century Park to job shadow for five days. After completing the course work and passing the final exam there was a Long Term Care Clinical placement. All of the students in my class were able to do it at the Vegreville Care Centre.”

Ferguson recommends, “People who are curious about the program and whether it would be a good fit for them, should talk to some of the many staff employed at the numerous facilities in Vegreville. There are lots of

openings for staff typically, be it regularly or as a casual.”

Yolana Genu, Senior Communications Advisor with Alberta Health Services, (AHS) said, “AHS recruitment efforts in this area are ongoing; this includes a focus on training new workers while we also work to attract veteran staff to the area. Our recruitment teams have been working hard to fill HCA vacancies in Long-term Care Facilities.”

Kim Hogarth, Associate Dean of Red Deer College’s School of Continuing Education, stated, “It is a very popular program, we are often waitlisted for our offerings. We offer programming regularly in Red Deer and in rural and regional communities. We are very pas-

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In Loving Memory of HAMALIUK, Debra June 22, 1967 - February 15, 2014 I Never Left You I watch you everyday I am always near I know deep in your heart You realize I am here I watch you while you sleep In your bed at home I hear you speak to me When you are on your own You cannot understand The reason why I have gone But I will never leave you I am there to keep you strong Talk to me I hear you Though you may not see We share an unbroken bond That will always be Death won’t keep us apart For our love is forever Just remember me in your heart And one day we will be together Live your life and live it full Don’t waste a single day Remember I am always with you Every step of the way Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your loving husband, Melvin; your children Shawn and Nicole (Brett); and many other relatives and friends.

BEZOVIE, Nick May 18, 1928 - February 14, 2014 In Loving memory of our Dad and Moshow; He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too.

He was there…. A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife A true friend that we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest Blessings The man that we called Dad. Forever Loved and sadly missed by; David, Deb, Remi, Jamie, Jocelyn, Bailey and Declan

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MANDRUSIAK, Steve May 10, 1925 - February 16, 2014 In loving memory of dad who passed away seven years ago.

A father’s love is special, A gift beyond compare, You only know the meaning, When he’s no longer there.

His music has ended but the melody lingers on.

Always remembered and sadly missed by daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family

KOSTYNUK, Lillian September 25, 1939 – February 8, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear sister, sister-in-law and aunt, Lillian Kostynuk of Innisfree. Lillian passed away on February 8, 2021 at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her sister, Pat Yackimec; and brothers, John (Madeline) Kitz, and Adam (Margie) Kitz. She also leaves behind several nephews and nieces. Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Arthur; parents, Mike and Annie Kitz; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil (Ardell) Kitz, and nephew, Jim Kitz. There will be no funeral services. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www. parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

YOUZWISHEN, Olga On the morning of Sunday February 7, 2021, a light was extinguished from our world. With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of OLGA YOUZWISHEN, at the age of 85, after a courageous and brief battle with COVID-19.

Eldest of eleven children, Olga was born to Michael and Kalyna Fodchuk on April 17, 1935, in Slawa, Alberta.

As her younger siblings were quickly filling the Fodchuk farmhouse, Olga decided to leave home and school at the tender age of 16 and lived in nearby Myrnam with her Aunty Anne and Uncle Bill, where she worked at Besney’s Shoe Store. Olga lived most of her married life in Vegreville. For the past 18 years, she had resided in Bonnyville to help her youngest daughter with their growing family and lived out her last 8 months at Bonnyville Extendicare.

Olga loved to dance, and it was at a country dance in Myrnam that she met and fell in love with Orest Youzwishen. They were married in 1953. As a young wife and mother of 2 (at the time), with no formal education, and long before easy access to how-to videos on “da internet”, Olga was able to teach herself many of the skills that we now remember her being a master of, including cooking, baking, sewing, tending to her flower gardens, designing, decorating, and lots of entertaining. Working alongside Orest in their photography business Ernie’s Photo Studio, in Vegreville, Olga further developed her artistic talents, while arranging countless bridal parties during long (and sometimes very hot) photo sessions, hand painting black and white photos, assembling albums and framing many pictures, of course, without a speck of lint or dust on the glass.

Later in life, Olga worked at Vegreville Sewing Center, Vegtel, and she owned and operated her own cleaning company.

Olga was not afraid of hard work, in fact, the more the better! It seemed she always had energy to burn, aided by taking a cat nap of no more than 10 minutes some afternoons. While most of us try to “learn to live in the moment”, Olga just did. She took on life the way it presented itself, not the least of which, was having 2 more children at the age of 38 and 40, a daughter and son. Despite being busy with life’s obligations, Olga always made time to sit down, visit and enjoy a chat, a laugh, and perhaps a little drink, with friends and relatives. She was not afraid to speak her mind though, leaving us with many memorable moments to smile, laugh and perhaps even blush over.

Olga never set out to be the center of attention, but her dynamic personality, enthusiastic voice and sparkling smile helped everyone around her feel like they were her best friends, and in her eyes, they were. She is remembered for her beauty and meticulous style, as she always liked to look her best.

She was naturally generous, because, as she would say, “It gave her a good feeling inside”. Whether it was giving out homemade pies or muffins, delivering beautiful flower arrangements, or giving Birthday and Christmas cards to her children and grandchildren with crisp dollar bills (from the bank teller, no less), she always tried to make those close to her feel special. Of course, the telephone (aka, the landline) was another way that Olga stayed connected to those near and dear, even when lengthy phone conversations resulted in a very long busy signal for the rest of us.

Olga devoted her life to the well-being of her children and grandchildren; with an early morning call on every birthday, a “How was your day?” call on any day, and care packages of wonderful Ukrainian food that only a mom could make, “the best”. After visits with her children, Olga would often share sentiments like, “It’s great to be together, and I hate to part”, while wishing them Health, Happiness, Patience and God’s Blessings.

Olga Youzwishen is survived by her three children: Odette, Odessa (Michael) and their sons, Taras, Kaelem and Daelyn, and Oliver (Carrie) and their sons, John and William. Olga was predeceased by her loving husband Orest (1994), her daughter Olivia, and her grandson Karim. Olga is also survived by her nine siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

Due to current guidelines for gatherings, a private funeral service was held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Father Peter Haugen officiating from All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Church, St. Paul. Interment took place at Riverside Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, think about Olga as you plant your flowers this spring or memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta or the Arthritis Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VGREIVLLE, 780-603-5800

SHANK, Kimball George March 13, 1970 - February 17, 2020 In Loving Memory of our Brother Kim; It’s been the hardest thing to lose you You meant so much to us But you are in our hearts Brother And that’s where you’ll always be We know that Heaven called you But we wish you could have stayed At least the memories we have of you They will never fade We did not want to lose you But you did not go alone Because a part of us went with you When Heaven called you home So just remember one thing We are not apart You are with us in our memories And in our broken hearts.

Forever Loved and sadly missed by; Deb, David, Garry, Charlotte, Don, Neoma, Wayne, Susan and Families.

SHULKO, Ernest July 2, 1940 – February 18, 2018 In Loving Memory of a Dear Father, Grandfather and Father-in-Law: He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken His wants were very few And most of the times his worries Went unspoken too.

He was there… A firm foundation Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to When times were good or bad One of our greatest blessings The man that we called Dad. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by your family, Brian, Charlene, Lana, Bria and Tyra Kevin and Tracy

NAKONECHNY, Bill September 14, 1939 – February 10, 2021 On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Bill Nakonechny of Ryley, Alberta passed away at the age of 81 years.

Bill is survived by his loving family, Laura (Dale), Carole (Michel), Darlene and Joyce (Jim); grandchildren Alicia, Denise (Christian), Melissa (Kaine), Janice (Reid) and Larry (Danielle); one great-grandson Odin; siblings John (Elizabeth), Anna (Ken) Eliuk and Marvin (Marilyn); sister-in-law Eileen Nakonechny; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by his wife Mary Jane; son Larry; parents John and Antoinette Nakonechny; brother Mike Nakonechny; parents-in-law Paul and Rose Polischuk.

A private Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating.

Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Tofield & Area Health Services Foundation – (Tofield Health Centre Acute Care Box 1155, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0).”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

LASTIWKA, Elizabeth July 25, 1929 – February 5, 2021 On Friday, February 5, 2021, Elizabeth Lastiwka of Vegreville, formerly of Willingdon, passed away.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving family, children Leonard (Vivian), Raymond (Lydia) and Bev (Alex) Mihalcheon; grandchildren Janet, Charlene, Carmen, Jennifer, Cliff, Wayne, Amanda, Lori, Jolene, Rochelle and Steven; great-grandchildren Jody, Jessica, Kingsley, Austin, Brandon, Cody, Eli and Kathleen; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Eli; daughter Gladys (Victor) Didechko; parents Conrad and Rafia Skirka; brothers Mike, Nick, Steve and Floyd; sisters Mary and Dora.

A Private Funeral Service was held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, with Very Reverend Igor Kisil officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Covenant Health Foundation / C/o St. Joseph’s General Hospital – Vegreville, AB.” AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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LEMKO, Jennie (Jean) Elizabeth (nee Halkowich) 1936 – 2021 Our beloved Mom, Jean Lemko, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 84. We are forever grateful to have been there in her final hours.

She leaves to mourn her sons Jerrold (Anita) Lemko, Jamie Lemko and her daughter Sharon (Michael) Bohaychuk. As well she leaves six grandchildren who were the light of her life, Johnathon (Leslie), Shawn (Amanda), Julie (Brendan), Steven (Brittany), Kaylee (Adam) and Parker. Nine great-grandchildren who always had the amazing effect of causing her eyes to sparkle, will miss her immensely, Jacob, Nate, Elise, Lark, Noelle, Felicity, Cherise, Jeannette and Lincoln.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Robert Hrycuik, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Pre-deceasing her were her husband Johnny (1981), daughter Cathy (1994), parents Alex and Helen Halkowich, sister Ksenia Hrycuik and brother Orest Halkowich, as well as brothers-in-law Mike Lemko, Dan Marciniuk and sisters-in-law Olga Marciniuk and Wilma Lemko.

Born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, she married Johnny in 1954. They raised their family in Hafford, Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Viking and finally Holden, Alberta. Mom moved to Vegreville after Dad’s passing. She was a homemaker for many years, worked in the Holden Lodge as the Head Cook, Alberta Hotel, Homecare worker and volunteer extraordinaire. She was a proud member of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League and served many years heading up cooking teams at church. She did not hesitate to share her famous culinary skills and would teach the fine art of Ukrainian cookery to many, including members of the Ukrainian Bilingual program. Her delicious pyrohy once filled the interior of the Stanley Cup in a fun filled photo opportunity. She made many lifelong friends who travelled with her on adventures which could include dancing, Bingo, shopping or sight-seeing.

In our minds, the most significant lesson we learned from Mom is how to care for others, especially the less fortunate or lonely. We would often be sent to deliver food, fetch groceries, shovel sidewalks or garden for elderly neighbors. She was generous and would pay for meals for the hungry who appeared at the back door of the restaurant where she worked and she donated what she could to Inner City causes. Her legacy will live on.

Given the Covid-19 restrictions, a private Divine Liturgy officiated by the Basilian Fathers will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s name may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or to the charity of one’s choice.

Jean’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thank you to Dr. Strydom, nurses and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville for their excellent and compassionate care. Thank you also to the staff at the Vegreville Homestead Lodge. “There are Angels amongst us”.

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EWANCIW, Albert January 21, 1941 – February 11, 2021 Albert loved the country along with his horses and is now riding free in heaven.

The family is saddened to announce the passing of Albert Ewanciw of Vegreville, Alberta on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the age of 80 years.

Albert is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Vicki; son Michael (Donna); daughter Valerie (Kevin) Reid and their son Tanier; son Randy (Cyndi) their children Owen and Jenna; special niece Raelene (Gerry) Flaska and their children Crighton, Kaylyn and Colton; sister-in-law Donna Ewanciw; brother -in-law Bill Myroniuk; along with several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Albert was predeceased by his parents Mary and Harry Ewanciw; brother Paul and sister Jean; niece Linda Porter.

A private funeral service will be held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to S.T.A.R.S. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

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Disappearing Headlines Dear Editor, It certainly is time that governments stiffened their backbones and started regulating and taxing corporations such as Google and Facebook to name just 2 who are vacuuming up profits while paying no taxes and squeezing out newspapers and businesses in every community. I agree with your disappearing headlines.

But you choose to target Ottawa however, isn’t the same thing happening at the provincial level as well. The big international corporations are given all kinds of taxation and regulatory leeway while municipalities have to take up the slack and that means the local municipal taxpayers.

Definitely Google and Facebook should be made to pay for the content they use. Definitely they should be somehow discouraged from fomenting violence and hateful behaviour. Why is it that our elected representatives are so reluctant to regulate this and to legislate it and enact taxation? The big international corporations use all the same services and infrastructure that we pay our taxes for while making great efforts to avoid paying for it. It’s highly unlikely that any corporation is going to step up and pay taxes that haven’t even been imposed if they are not even paying those taxes which they are supposedly, legally, obliged to do. (Think of the billions in unpaid taxes in this country alone) I forget who it was that pointed out the big corporations (I take

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Dear Editor, Shingles scattered from chicken house - what a mess! Also, 20 foot spruce tree down plus a wooden granary flattened out in field, northwest of house. I am so, so tired of wind along with everyone else, EXCEPT FOR THE farmers who have taken down hundreds of acres of bush patches. They do not ‘think’ farther than the dollar signs of more croplands.

Unfortunately, their ‘sense’ of property-management makes for many hardships for others that have to spend dollars and real ‘cents’ to repair damages.

Every day, more trees are taken down in every county.

When will they ever learn? I am very frustrated with the lack of leadership that these ‘money-hungry farmers’ are portraying. Would you agree that Alberta prairies are becoming balder like southern Saskatchewan, where windstorms have shifted landscapes into dustbowls?

S. Olson

this to mean any business that is not anchored in a particular community) big corporations meet the definitions of a psychopath - which “meets the criteria for human psychopathy, that is, a failure to conform to social norms and the violation of accepted ethical standards without remorse”.

So what will it take to get our governments at all levels to start demanding and legislating and regulating for the benefit of our communities, the actual people and businesses that make up our communities?

C.M. Knowles Vegreville

Thank you C.M. No arguments here.

I have heard the same definition used when talking about entrepreneurs who are wildly successful. For some massive corporations, perhaps parasites is equally appropriate. The “why” they are given free reign? I believe a large part of it comes down to our system.

Many large entities have a large pool of voters and most of the big players employ lobbiests.

Recently the Huffington Post reported that “Big Telecom” lobbied the federal government 577 times in the last year. Lastly if you look at our history, governments who bend to big business rarely pay the price at the polls and are rewarded handsomely after leaving politics. If we don’t bend? We only need to look at our current vaccine situation. Rock... meet hard place. - AB

Thank you for writing. I’m sure many people share your frustrations. However, we must remember that weather is a global phenomenon. We saw hazy skies from California fires and we have even seen dust from China as well as traces of radiation from Fukushima on our west coast. I would also bet that not every farmer agrees on farming practices. However, I respectfully defer to those making their livelihoods from the land. I don’t believe any farm operation would sacrifice their family’s future for a dollar. -AB

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Talk of the Town on why Families are Important Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Family Day was celebrated on February 15 this year in Alberta. The COVID-19 pandemic may have made the day look a little bit different but even the virus couldn’t erase the significance of having a family and the difference it makes in a person’s life.

I, personally have always felt spending time at home and with my family was a haven for me. It was the place where I felt most loved, accepted, and wanted. Since my parents have passed away, I still have the privilege of spending Family Day with my sister.

When I asked local residents why they felt families and celebrating Family Day was important, I received these

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Brad Streets said Family Day is more important than ever to celebrate. “Life is too short and the ones closest to you can be gone in a blink of an eye. Cherish moments that you have with them and take the time for them even if it’s five minutes out of your day.”

Kim Dimmock said family is not just blood relatives either; its friends and confidants and people you can count on. It’s community and neighbours.

Joann Gow said the staff at seniors’ facilities can be like family to the residents.

Shelley Lopes said it is a sad reflection on today’s society that we need to set aside a special day for family. “Every day should be Family Day, those who are born to you, and those you choose. Family is our stabilizing ingredient. Without it, we are adrift. Spend everyday as if it were Family Day, even if only for an hour.”

Angel Campbell said Family Day should act as a reminder. “The day reminds us to take a breath, look around, and

How to Have Fun as a Family During Winter Months Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Even though Family Day is now over, it is still essential to spend time as a family. This can be challenging during the winter months and especially now with the because of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Some simple and low cost things that people can do with their families are have a camp out inside your house where children can have sleeping bags and parents can give everyone S’mores and flavoured Pop Tarts. While doing

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enjoy what we do have. Some people don’t have family, so they should appreciate themselves and what they do for others. They should spend time with their friends and their animals.

In today’s society we work, work, work, especially in Alberta. We don’t slow down because slowing down means someone goes without something they want or sometimes need. Family Day is a time to re-evaluate what is important to you, find ways you can find the same enjoyment you get from things from your families, friends, and loved ones. I don’t make that big a deal about the events, even though the events are nice for other families. I try to figure out what my family wants to do and go from there.

But I agree, you shouldn’t need a day to celebrate your family, you should celebrate them as much as you can all the time. However, if that’s not the case, then another day to celebrate your family should be a blessing not a curse. I say just keep giving me excuses to spend time with mine. I’ll take it!”

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If the weather is nice enough, Vegreville has walking trails at many locations and could be a perfect time to go for a stroll with your family. Winter is also a good time to check out the hills at the parks and go sledding or go skating at the many outdoor rinks in town; cross country skiing and snowshoeing are other good outdoor activities.

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If your children are into dancing, there are also DVD’s where there is a dance instructor who teaches dance steps that children can follow.

Get out your karaoke machine and have fun singing with your family.

Indoor time is also a good time to create family videos.

Most of all, it is always good for a family to have fun together, this helps them to bond.

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World’s Longest Game a Success on and off the Ice Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Mundare resident Jason Kowal was one of many volunteers who participated in the World’s Longest Hockey Game that was held between February 4 and 15.

and Vegreville area that have stepped up to help support this great cause.”

He went on to say, “Getting out there for a few hours at a time is nothing compared to what the players are experiencing, or what some cancer survivors have

Saikers Acres near Sherwood Park was the site of the World’s Longest Hockey Game. (Jason Kowal/Submitted Photo)

The game was one of the most challenging to date gone through. I commend everybody that has been as temperatures plummeted to minus 35 degrees involved and thank all those that have been able to Celsius and wind chills dipping to donate to the game. minus 50 at times.

I think it is remarkable what the Kowal said he had heard about players are doing out there. Some other games over the years at have been there before, while for Saikers Acres near Sherwood Park others this is their first game. and had taken his family out to Eleven days of hockey, with intersupport the fundraising event rupted sleep, away from family and which supports cancer research in friends, and the blast of winter we Alberta. received really shows the power He explained, “A couple years people have to stick this out for the ago I helped to umpire a couple battle against cancer.” shifts in the baseball/summer verOne of those local players was sion of the game. This year I former NHL player and Vegreville decided to get a bit more involved. resident Zenith Komarniski who It didn’t take long for Kowal to was playing in support of his father sign up to referee for a few shifts Lawrence who passed away who lost and he had the pleasure of runhis battle with cancer six years ago. ning into other volunteers he knew It was the first time he had played Vegreville resident Zenith Komarniski personally. “Each shift I ran into in the World’s Longest Game and braves the cold during the World’s (at a safe distance of course) people said that despite the bone chilling Longest Hockey Game. (Mandy Kostiuk that I know from the Mundare temperatures and wind they were Photography/Submitted Photo)

able to all adjust and dress appropriately to stay warm. “They prepared us with tips and tricks to help prevent frostbite, equipment issues, and to withstand playing for a long duration.”

Komarniski admitted, “It was emotional at times.

You are away from your family for quite a while.

Lots of video with the wife and kids.” He also received A selfie of Jason Kowal daily messages from who volunteered as a friends. “When you see a referee during the World’s familiar face come watch in Longest Hockey Game. their car for the drive by, (Jason Kowal/Submitted that gave a boost to morale Photo) in everyone.”

He wants people to realize how close the event is to the Saik family and it gave him the foresight that he could overcome anything. “I now have the respect in myself to grind out just about anything. We had to push every day to keep this game going. Being positive to everyone around makes for a solid environment.”

Even though the game has been played many times before, Komarniski said and almost didn’t happen; but the behind the scenes efforts by AHS were astronomical. “I’m not sure if all, but most have never experienced being in a bubble and creating a new family for 14 days. Brent (Saik) spent a long time filling roster spots as the character of the guys had to be right. You are in a place with 40 plus guys you don’t really know and need to get along to achieve the common goal. We did it!”

It was an unforgettable experience. “I had an opportunity to play in a game I love for an amazing cause that uses the funds raised right here in Edmonton.”

The game wrapped up in the early morning hours of February after 252 hours and raised more than $1.8 million for cancer research.

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