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Mundare, Alta. – On Feb. 19, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Vegreville RCMP responded to a report of a house fire on 49 Street in Mundare. The fire department extinguished the fire and located human remains inside the residence. At this time, the circumstances around the death have been deemed suspicious. The Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit has been deployed to take carriage of the

investigation with the assistance of Vegreville RCMP and St. Paul Forensic Identification Services. The identity of the remains is currently unknown and an autopsy is scheduled to be completed on Feb. 21, 2024, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton. RCMP are seeking public assistance in this investigation. If you were a witness to the fire or have dashcam footage of Highway 16 in the area of Mundare from Feb. 19, 2024, between 2:00 a.m. to 3:30

a.m. you are asked to contact the Vegreville RCMP at 780-585-3767 or your local police if you have any information about this incident. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

Reaction to the article titled: Town of Vegreville Seeking Assistance to Dispose of Museum Artifacts published in the Feb. 14, 2024 edition.

Dear Editor, It is indeed a sad day for Vegreville when the history of the area is considered unworthy of preserving and displaying in a facility designed for that purpose, namely a museum. A lot of money, generous donations and numerous hours of volunteerism went into acquiring, cataloguing and displaying artifacts in the Vegreville Regional Museum. It is disappointing to learn that the Vegreville mayor and council are expending their time and energy to rid themselves of a facility that offers an education for the young, nostalgia for the elderly, and an attraction for tourists. Precious memorabilia from the Vegreville Sports Hall of Fame has been removed from the same building that houses the Museum. The memorabilia paid homage to those who were responsible for assisting in programs for Vegreville’s youth as well as those who brought fame to Vegreville through their

athletic accomplishments. Dispersal and relocation of historical items to different facilities is a step backwards since this is where some were housed before being moved to one location where they could be viewed collectively. Destroying and disposing of a collection is easy, but replacing it is almost an impossible task. Maybe rethinking the decision regarding the Museum and Sports Hall of Fame is in order. Shirley Ewanchuk Thank you for writing Shirley. Councils are often left with difficult decisions regarding various operations. They must balance competing priorities. I’m sure this decision was not an easy one and perhaps there will be more discussion on the matter brought up by your letter and the concerns of others like you. - AB

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Alberta RCMP Submitted Vegreville, Alta. - On Feb. 15, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., Vegreville RCMP responded to a call of assault with a weapon where a victim had been stabbed, after which the suspect broke into a second residence. Upon entering the second residence, a confrontation with the suspect occurred which resulted in the officers firing their weapons. Officers immediately started life-saving measures on the suspect and the victim while waiting for EMS to attend. The suspect was transported by STARS with life-threatening injuries and the victim was transported to the hospital by EMS where she is in critical condition. A knife was found on scene. No other members of the public or officers were injured during the incident. In compliance with legislative require-

ments, the Director of Law Enforcement was immediately notified causing the deployment of ASIRT to conduct an independent investigation. The RCMP believes in accountability and transparency and in so doing will provide full support to the ASIRT investigators and also conduct its own internal review. While use of weapons is never the outcome the RCMP hopes for and must be reviewed by ASIRT, it is apparent that the officers’ actions prevented further harm as well as provided immediate lifesaving first aid to both the subject of the complaint and the victim. Events like this are difficult for the communities in which they occur, as well as the general public and RCMP officers involved. RCMP officers recognize the trust placed in them to use force that is necessary, proportional and reasonable and in so doing remain fully accountable.

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“Study the past if you would define the future.” ― Confucius There has been a lot of talk about water over the past few years. Recently, however, it seems that the talk has ramped up and the voices are becoming louder. The discussion is not new and if we look back just a little, it should be concerning. There are likely at least a few people in our region who experienced, and many more who have heard, the tales of the “Dirty 30’s” and the “Dust Bowl.” While the former usually refers to the economic part of the worldwide Great Depression, the latter refers to the crippling drought in the Prairies. The loss of farm exports added directly to the impact on Canada due to Canada’s dependence on raw materials and farming exports. The point is one that not everyone fully understands. The Prairies are an arid part of Canada if you look at a very long timeline. Scientists who study tree ring data have determined that some of the worst dry spells occurred in the 1500’s and early 1700’s. By comparison, the Dirty 30’s and the droughts of

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the 2000’s were mild. Our recent history of extended wet periods do not prove out over time. However, the skeptic in me asks…“But…what about climate change?” After all, there is strong evidence to suggest that the Nile River was once at the base of the Great Pyramid of Giza. New analysis over the past few years indicates that the Nile was at its highest levels around 4500 years ago. How can we blame that on man-made global warming (and tax it of course)? Back to our issues. It is not hard to find examples of changing water levels. The Vermilion River was altered following flooding that left parts of Vegreville under water in the mid-1970s. History books of Vegreville show canoes and rowboats traversing Vegreville. We have also seen the fluctuations of area streams, Akasu (Sikman) Lake, Wapasu, Birch Lake and even the North Saskatchewan River. To this point in Alberta’s history, despite our massive infrastructure spending since we first struck oil, Alberta has not really prepared for long periods of drought. Most of the work has been towards flood mitigation and in the south, irrigation. This, despite the warnings brought forward by scientists. There needs to be a plan encompassing all aspects of water and the related issues. Just a few weeks ago there were voluntary water restrictions because of a SINGLE pump failure at the E.L. Smith Water Treatment Plant in southwest Edmonton. Looking at the larger picture, recent reports on our rivers are not positive. According to the Alberta government, fifty-one river basins from Milk River to Hay River are reporting critical water shortages. Additionally groundwater levels in parts of Alberta have reached record lows. I’m sure there are many rural residents who have seen a well or two either reduced in capacity or dry out altogether. Reservoirs in southern Alberta are at various low levels including 30 percent, 11 percent, etc. Yet…according to the Alberta government, there’s no emergency. To their credit, the Province has earmarked $5 million to study the feasibility of a proposed new dam in southern Alberta. They have also appointed an advisory body to study the issue. Unfortunately, the board has garnered attention for at least one eyebrow raising inclusion. One of the members is Ian Anderson, a known promoter of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion which doesn’t sit well with environmentalists. More on water next week. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser For the past 15 years, the Vegreville Materials Recycling Facility (VMRF) has been diverting tons of waste from the sanitary landfill. While recycling does not generate a profit, Mayor Tim MacPhee stated that it is the “right thing to do” as the materials would otherwise be taking up space in the landfill. Tony Tymchyshyn, Municipal Services Manager for the Town of Vegreville, pointed out that, “The Vegreville Materials Recycling Facility does not generate a profit, but the cost of recycling is really an investment into the long term viability of the Vegreville Sanitary Landfill. When factoring in all expenses, including facility, staff, equipment, trucks, shipping maintenance, and anything else you could think of in terms of the Town of Vegreville’s materials recycling program, it costs about $536.00 per tonne of product. This however is product that would

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otherwise end up in our landfill, shortening its anticipated lifespan by decades. Without a strong recycling program our landfill would reach capacity at a rapid rate, leaving our community searching for outside waste management solutions in turn costing our residents and businesses considerably more money to dispose of refuse.” According to 2023 totals, VMRF recycled 484 metric tons of waste. That is the equivalent of 40 school buses made up of 314 metric tons of cardboard, 54 metric tons of newsprint, 21 metric tons of white paper. Solid plastic at just over 16 metric tons and film plastic (grocery bags) at 4.6 metric tons. It was also reported that more than 40,000 batteries (987 kilograms) were taken out of the community in the past year. Toner and ink recycling equalled 1,216 or 720 kilograms. Other materials that VMRF recycles are: tin and aluminum, electronics, paint, hazardous waste, oil filters, auto containers and auto batteries. The facility also has a shredder onsite for record destruction.

Tymchyshyn said contamination of cardboard remains a concern as contaminated cardboard that normally would be recycled has to go to the landfill instead. MacPhee said, “I think the message has to be, it costs money to recycle and we do it because it’s the right thing to do. We do it to save the landfill, but it costs every taxpayer money when somebody throws stuff into a recycle bin, and I would encourage people to keep an eye on what’s going on. If there’s stuff that’s not supposed to be in there, report them, it’s going to save us all in the end.”

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90 Years Ago – February 21, 1934

H.E. Salter, secretary of the Alberta Percheron Club, reports that he has sold the rising two-year-old Percheron stallion, Pat Illico 14235, to W.J. Malarski of Vegreville. Mr. Hardy purchased this colt last summer from J.G. Sheppard of Stony Beach, Sask. And at twenty months said weighed1600 lbs. He was sired by Alfred D. and is out of Gold Nugget. Rev. A. Zimenoff, for the past seven years, priest in the Shandro parish, received word of his elevation to Dean of the Russo-Greek Orthodox Church of Alberta. He replaces Archimandrite Tereschenko of Edmonton. Cadzow & Green announce that they are paying $3.25 for hogs this week, while the Edmonton truck price is $3.50. At the meeting of the Municipal District of Norma held on the 17th considerable time was spent on discussing the weed problems, so Reeve Harry Payne suggested that it might be better to devote the time then to municipal matters, but set a date on which a meeting could be held to discuss the eradication of weeds.

75 Years Ago – February 23, 1949

The re-election by acclamation to the town council on Monday of Wallace Wade and M.J. Zenko is a deserved tribute to both of them. More than 60 farmers living east of Vegreville, gathered together to organize a Rural Electrification Co-operative Association. Canadian Utilities Ltd. represented by Messrs. A.E. Gudmundson and Steve Hawrelink, attended and outlined their plan for farm electrification. In brief, the plan is a cooperative venture. Fred W. Laing, who became the first CPR agent in Vegreville, having taken over the past when that railway company extended its Willingdon branch into Vegreville in 1930, retired from the company’s service after 42 years of service. Mr. Laing is succeeded in the CPR offices here by D.D. McDonnell, who took over the duties this week. Mr. McDonnell was formerly stationed at South Edmonton. Potatoes exposed to air lose vitamin C. If the temperature of the human body rises above 107 degrees, even for a short time, death is nearly certain. Wooden rails were used in England in the 12th century and continued in use long after the building of modern railroads. Coal roads and cars appeared in the 16th century, according to British railways.

50 Years Ago – February 21, 1974

Vegreville Jaycettes presented their donations from Christmas Caroling to several worthwhile community causes. Joan Welin, Jaycette service chairperson presented Mrs. Eleanor Gault, Administrator of the Minburn-Eagle Auxiliary Hospital with therapeutic pads, valued at $500.00. Joan Beaudette, Jaycettes treasurer, presented Mrs. Solange Bohaychuk with a cheque for $50.00 for the kindergarten project. Also, she presented a cheque to Mrs. Mary Wilson for $100 for the Christmas Bureau. Presentation of Pictorial Histories of the RCMP was made to Andy Lukenchuk, principal of the Junior High School, and Harry Chomik, principal of the Vegreville Composite High School by Sgt. Don Haubrick, N.C.O. in charge of the Vegreville Post. These presentations are a part of the Century Celebrations being marked by the RCMP in Alberta. Brian Henderson and Paul Godziuk, owners and operators of Vegreville Ambulance presented Bob Lowry of Vegreville Minor Hockey Association with a set of uniforms to be used by the Vegreville Mites. The speaker at the noon luncheon meeting of the Vegreville Rotary Club was Mrs. Joan Henley, the teacher at the Vegreville Kindergarten. Mrs. Henley outlined the objectives of the kindergarten project while asking for financial assistance. On Monday, February 18th the Brownies and Guides gathered together and presented skits and native costumes of Brownies and Guides in other lands to give special meaning to world friendship.

25 Years Ago – February 23, 1999

Allan Melenka of Vegreville won $19,015 from a shard payout of $38,030 on the Valentine’s Day Satellite Bingo game. Shawna Smith bingo caller presented the check. Dennis Zowtiuk president of the Kinsmen presented Constable Astle of the Vegreville RCMP with $375.00 for the D.A.R.E. program. Winners from the Two Hills Ladies Curling Bonspiel were: A Event – Miller – Hearts: B Event – Austin (St. Paul) and C Event – Jackie Toma (Willingdon). The Staff at the Re/Max office coordinated a raffle which saw only 200 tickets printed. Vegreville Youth Golf, Minor Soccer, and 4H combined with Re/Max staff, in selling an entire lot of tickets in just 4 short weeks, profiting just under $12,000.00. This innovative project saw each of the youth programs benefit just under $4,000.00 each. Orest Olineck suffered major damages in his basement following the sewer backup in his home. He was one of 22 homeowners in a 13-block area of town who suffered damages. Helen Melnychuk had to remove dozens of items from her basement following the flood which was caused when a six-inch water main broke.

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Two of the four men at the Coutts blockade arrested in February 2022, accused of conspiracy to commit murder and mischief – Chris Lysak and Jerry Morin – are free men. They were released on Feb. 6. They remained in custody in remand centres for 723 days. Morin was held in solitary confinement for 74 days. Lysak first relied on legal aid lawyers but with little result, so in November 2023, he crowdfunded for better counsel. His new lawyer, Daniel Song, brought a section 8 charter application to examine the Crown’s case against his client. Out of the blue, the Crown dismissed conspiracy to commit murder of police officers and mischief charges against both men. Instead, the Crown reached a plea deal with them on minor firearms charges. Interestingly, these charges, to which the two pleaded guilty, were never part of the original indictment that led to their arrests. Lysak and Morin are now reunited with their families and will begin the long journey to rebuild their lives. Both are fathers. Morin is a lineman and Chris Lysak is an electrician. Lysak admitted guilt to improper firearm storage despite the firearm being registered under his name and purchased legally. The Crown also dropped charges against him for uttering threats. Despite the RCMP releasing a shocking photo of a stash of weapons around a table with an RCMP cruiser in the background, most of the weapons displayed were found to have no link to any of the Coutts Four. The RCMP photo was captured before Morin’s arrest on Feb. 14, 2022, by a SWAT team on Highway 22A while he was en route to

work on a barn for a rancher. Although Lysak and Chris Carbert were classmates during elementary school, the Coutts Four – Tony Olienick, Carbert, Lysak, and Morin – had never crossed paths prior to Feb. 9, 2022. None of them had previous criminal records. Lysak and Morin were free men once they pled guilty to the minor charges. The Crown dropping conspiracy to commit murder of police officer charges is significant. The Rouleau Report pointed to the arrests in Coutts as key to its justification of the Trudeau government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14, 2022. Now that these charges are dropped, it appears the Crown and the RCMP never had evidence to convict the accused of conspiracy to commit murder. Instead, they subjected them to gruelling custody in remand centres, hoping to break them. The choice to withhold bail for almost two years was politically driven. They were considered too risky for bail one day, only to be released the next after suddenly deemed harmless to the public. Initially, Lysak and Morin had declined offers to admit guilt. But after two years, the strain of the whole ordeal led them to agree to a coerced confession to the new charges in order to survive. The plea deal was negotiated in a courtroom separate from where pretrial motions were scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Feb. 6. The dismissal of the serious charges, the admission to new minor firearms charges, and their subsequent release came as a surprise. A friend of Lysak’s, Fort Macleod councillor Marco Van Huigenbos, said, “723 days pretrial is a travesty of justice in Canada, and it has to be treated as such. There has to be a full inquiry into these prosecutions.”

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Andrew Aces Recruiting for 2024-25 Hockey Season Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Andrew will be a hub town next hockey season in the Premier Hockey League (PHL) and both U9 Head Coach Brayden Kolotylo and Assistant Coach Kirby Yarosh couldn’t be more excited and have already planned a meet and greet skills session and games at the end of March. They say the event will be a great way for parents and players to come out and learn more about the team and the league itself. The 2023-’24 season has been trail introduction for the team in the PHL and they have been accepted as an expansion team for next season already. Being a hub town will allow U9 players from the outlying areas to join the team next season. So far, more than a dozen people have reached out expressing an interest in the team. There are several advantages to playing in the PHL, including: better hockey/family balance, less travelling, showcase games monthly, skills development and power skating, playing on full ice and no fundraising obligations. With nearly one full season playing in the PHL, the coaches say the overall experience has been good. Yarosh said one advantage of playing in Andrew is that the team gets premier ice slots as they currently practice two days a week between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. The last time the Andrew Aces fielded a team was back in 2014-15 season under Hockey Alberta and revitalizing the team in a new league has also generated interest. “We’re seeing other teams rent ice here,” noted Yarosh. It’s beneficial to the Andrew Agricultural Society which operates the arena and the community at large. “I’m happy to see the Aces back and so are other folks. It means a lot to people in the community.”

Andrew Aces U9 hockey team 2023-24 season. (Shawna Beckett/Submitted Photo)

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Change is the one thing that’s constant and inevitable. The ever increasing pace at which digital technology is evolving, coupled with the ease and convenience of utilization is rapidly transforming individuals, businesses, governments. Layne Quickstad, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Town of Vegreville, presented the 2023 review at council’s Feb. 6 legislative committee meeting. Quickstad presented statistics from the town’s website, social media platforms, You Tube channel as well as more traditional methods of advertising it engaged in over the past year. In terms of traffic, the town’s website had just over 80,014 views, an increase of 6,160 over the previous years. The most viewed pages included: home page, swimming pool schedule, aquatic and fitness centre, news and employment. The most views were during the month of June that garnered just over 9,100 views. Quickstad told council they will be focusing on marketing and promotion of town owned properties, and have a “very ambitious” goal of 50,000 views for the choosevegreville.com website in 2024. The number of posts across all social media plat-

forms was 2,022. That was a gain of 635 followers in 2023. The engagement rate was 5.18 percent with a total of 2,426,785 impressions. The Town ran a total of 43 paid social media ads. Quickstad also provided a comparison to three other municipalities of comparative size. She noted that, “Every time we post is a marketing opportunity for our town.” The total of You Tube views during select periods jumped from 8,820 in 2022 to 17,873 in 2023. Methods of traditional advertising included radio, newspaper, directory and program ads and media releases. Quickstad said the town will have a film crew out taking footage during major events and filming its major attractions. The town has applied for grant funding for that professional content creation project and has applied for other funding through Travel Alberta. Following the presentation Councillor Taneen Rudyk said, “Thanks for being a consistent reliable source of information to the community. It’s great to see.” Councillor Justin Curtis commended Quickstad, and remarked, “I’m excited for this. I know the reach social media can bring.”

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Is all that is required to deny bail for those accused of serious crimes to argue that their release will undermine confidence in the justice system? The justice system is not immune from corruption or politicization. What assurance can citizens have in its integrity? It appears lawfare is alive and well in Canada. The Coutts Four case highlights how the Crown can levy grave charges against individuals and leave them to linger in custody for years without bail or trial. Is this enough for the Crown to now retract charges of conspiracy to commit murder? Perhaps a skilled lawyer who understands how to file a Section 8 Charter application can make a difference. On Jan. 15, Chris Carbert was denied bail for the second time. Daniel Song,

who successfully represented Chris Lysak, is now being considered to represent Carbert (along with his existing lawyer) at the upcoming Feb. 20 court hearing. Olienick – who will also be at that hearing – has just hired a new lawyer who needs to get up to speed on the details of the case. Is the Crown now proceeding with a charge of conspiracy to commit murder against Carbert and Olienick despite admitting that Lysak and Morin were not involved in any conspiracy? Carbert and Olienick are scheduled to stand trial in June. Ray McGinnis is a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. His forthcoming book is Unjustified: The Emergencies Act and the Inquiry That Got It Wrong.

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Christina MacKinnon Named Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence for EICS

Christina MacKinnon. (EICS/Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Christina MacKinnon is a life-long learner, educator and administrator. She has worn many different hats and fulfilled a variety of different roles during her career and will be starting her role as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence for Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. The announcement was made official by EICS on Feb. 14. Superintendent Paul Corrigan said, “I am very excited about the opportunity to welcome Christina to our team as Assistant Superintendent. Christina is a faith-filled educator with an amazing history of servant leadership as both a school-based and system leader. I know she will continue the tradition of exemplary service in our division.” MacKinnon stated, “I will most definitely bring forth my enthusiasm for faith and learning, always keeping student growth and achievement at the forefront. Having served in education for more than 30 years, I look forward to learning about and with the amazing staff, students and learning community of EICS.” She began her career in education in 1992 with the Thibault school division prior to it amalgamating with St. Albert Roman Catholic School Division. “I have taught Grades K-6, mostly in the French Immersion program, experiencing both the full immersion school system as well and the dual track reality. I also gained experience in the Grades 7-10, mostly in Physical Education and Outdoor Education. After 20 amazing years in the classroom, I ventured into administration. I have had the opportunity of eight years as a viceprincipal and principal, gaining experience in both the middle and elementary school environments. I then became the Director of Innovation and Wellness for Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School

Division (GSACRD) for the last three years.” She has a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Leadership from the University of Victoria, and is currently attending religious education courses at Newman Theological College in the Excel program. MacKinnon is also very active in parish life in St. Alberta and volunteers through many ministries such as being a lector, Eucharistic minister, member of parish council and children’s liturgy. “I come from a very large family, with four brothers and two sisters. In my family we can make our own school, as between us all there are 32 nephews and nieces!” She went on to say, “Aside from education, I have a few loves. I have a great love of our Lord, and this is where I find purpose and strength. My second greatest love is that of my three amazing children, who are all in their twenties. My oldest has a Psychology and History degree, and is looking to pursue his master’s degree in Library Sciences. My second child has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Phys Ed major, and is presently playing her last year of eligibility in basketball for University of Victoria where she will graduate with an after Education degree. My youngest is in University of Alberta, in his second year of Business. I love nature, the outdoors, and I dabble in all sports. My love of running has taken me to triathlons, marathons, and ultra-running. I now take it a little easier with cycling, strength work, and running. Faith and wellness is part of who I am, and I look forward to sharing and learning within Elk Island Catholic School division. Royal Canadian Branch No. 39 Vegreville

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Good Times on Family Day

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The Town of Vegreville was jam-packed with fun activities outside and inside different venues for free and at low cost on Family Day on February 19. Litania Sankey, Community Development Coordinator for Vegreville and District FCSS, explained, “We coordinate this event. We bring people to the table and tell them if they are interested in partaking in it, this is what is going on and then from there, we have partners come and plan their activities and organize it. This year we had 14 partnerships. It is a community event thought of by the community. I feel it is essential to have Family Day activities because it brings the community and individuals together and it creates a sense of belonging here in Vegreville and there is something for everyone to partake in. When citizens were asked why family is important to them. Brad Streets answered, “In truth, to the older generations, it’s a very important thing in life, we are taught to care for one another. Younger generations are too busy proving they can do it on their own and forgetting the family values and the closeness of parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters they were brought up with.” Kelsey Svitich commented, “From my experience of people, friends won’t always be there for you as they come and go, but it stands true from watching, ‘The Originals’ that family is ‘always and forever’. I carry around memories from spending time with family that I can reflect on even after they pass, they help shape who I am today in the present. I can rely on them in times of need when I need help with car problems, and I can learn things from them; without family, I don’t know where I would be today.” Shirley Jean mentioned, “My family is essential to me. Without their love and support, I could not have pushed through

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Vegreville Fire Services vehicle on display. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Families enjoy glow bowling. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Road hockey game with the Vegreville Rangers. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The Mazepa and Golinowski Families. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

People of all ages skate with the Vegreville Vipers. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Kitchen helpers from Town of Vegreville Council and staff with County of Minburn Council and staff. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

the challenges I have faced. Without my family, I would not want to live. So, I guess I’m saying I live for my family. They fuel my ambition to be a better person that they can be proud of and look up to. My family warms my heart.” Mary McCauley-Forrester stated, “As a former foster child, the family has always been a touchy topic. I have eight children because I have never had a stable relationship with my family. To me, family is your priority and protection. They sup-

port and defend regardless of the conditions! They are with you in sickness and in health, they love you regardless of the situation and will always even if that situation changes. Family is more than the DNA that ties humans to each other, family is the unspoken bond between human beings.” Georgina Malin Frankiw expressed that family is important. “Now that we are older and don’t go out much, we need our family to visit us.”

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Myrnam River Ridge Riders Host Antique Snowmobile Show & Shine trail connecting Myrnam, Derwent and Mannville areas. Members have also built four cabins to date were able to purchase a new trail groomer. This year they are planning to construct a clubhouse and shop in the Village of Myrnam.

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Show and shine participants enjoy the warm sunny weather and viewing the impressive line-up of entries. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser An estimated crowd of 140 people were on hand to enjoy the 22nd annual Antique Snowmobile Show & Shine on Feb. 18. The event, hosted by the Myrnam River Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club, featured 74 vintage snowmobiles as well as a 1963 Trail-a-sled snow plane courtesy of Tofield collector Jerry Kallal. The two seater with a 125 HP Lycoming can travel up to 100 miles per hour! Many of the entrants had been riding and collecting snowmobiles for many years, such as 82-year-old Kinsella area resident Glen Wood, who specifically purchased a 1976 Motoski Futura to bring to the show and shine. Brothers Jason Carnell and Jordan Carnell hail from Fort Saskatchewan and agree that the Myrnam Antique Snowmobile Show & Shine is the best in all of Alberta. Jason brought his 1971 Motoski Zephyr that he recently purchased in original condition from a friend of his brother’s. All that was needed was a good cleaning as it had been stored in a barn for the past 40 years. John Fedoriuk brought his 50-year-old Artic Cat Lynx I. Fedoriuk is the second owner of the snowmobile and said the only thing he has done was to repaint the

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hood as it’s in excellent shape overall. Daryll Worobec Memorial Trophy was presented to Ironman Lawrence Omelian. Myrnam River Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club President Addam Saruk said the trophy is Visit the Lamont County website to review the full posting details and to apply. presented to the oldest entrant with the oldest sled that was Omelian who is 82-years-old and drove his 1967 Artic Cat www.lamontcounty.ca/careers Panther. The key to winning the trophy is to be able to complete the 18 mile trail ride without being towed. While Omelian went through a couple of drive belts, he managed to “limp along” his sled to the staging area near the arena in late afternoon. First, second and third place trophies were handed out to People’s Choice Winners which included: Jesse Axley, Darren Yaceyko and Noah Jacula respectively. Saruk is one of the founding members W-K Trucking Inc. is a water and crude trucking company based in Mundare, of the club that began operating in 2001. AB. Our ﬂeet consists of both tandem and trailer units that haul across He has served as President since 2004. Alberta. Our shop is a licensed CVIP and B620 facility that is open to the The Myrnam River Ridge Riders is one of public. We have an on site steam rack to clean all tanks before maintenance. 33 snowmobile clubs in the province. Opportunities for full B620 training are available. “Normally we host an annual rally,” said Saruk, but lack of snow prevented that Duties are: Apprentices are paid a % of from happening this winter. However, he journeyman wage. Maintaining light/heavy duty was pleased with the turn out for the show (Journeyman $45.00/hr) and shine and said the weather couldn’t trucks and tanker trailers 2nd year: 70 % have been more perfect. 3rd year: 80 % Maintenance records, Over the years the club has built 165 4th year: 90 % workorders, etc. Job Type: Full-time kilometres of trail and by next fall, Saruk Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Paid tuition for apprentices said they hope to reach 205 kilometres of

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�� B�� A�� M�� A�� A�� Ironman Lawrence Omelian, second from left, before embarking on the home stretch. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Several participants rode to the club’s cabin adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River after the show and shine. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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February 21, 2024

Alberta Government Contributes More than $33 Million to Ukrainian Evacuees Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk

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This week marks two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This unprovoked attack on February 24, 2022, against Ukraine and its people sparked a fullscale humanitarian crisis that continues to this day. My heart goes out to the millions of Ukrainians who have fled their homes and country for safety, those who continue to fight, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending their country, democracy, freedom, and way of life. Ukraine, as well as the many other armed conflicts around the world, reminds us that a nation’s strength lies not only within its borders but in the hearts of its people. I am proud that Albertans were among the first to offer support, opening their homes and hearts to Ukrainian evacuees. As the Parliamentary Secretary for Settlement Services and Ukrainian Evacuees, it has been my honour to represent our landed Ukrainian community and advocate for government

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support. Over the past two years, the Alberta Government has allocated over 33 million dollars of support to help the evacuees live and work in our communities, providing access to things like health care, housing, education, and a driver’s license exchange program. More than 50,000 Ukrainian evacuees have made Alberta their home, and since have become our friends and invaluably contributed to communities throughout our province. While we cannot erase the ongoing devastation and loss for the people of Ukraine, we are grateful for the ability to support them through these hard times and offer them comfort and stability here in Alberta. The Alberta Agricultural Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations until May 2, 2024. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry, and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta. Every two years, up to three individuals who have demonstrated leadership while making a province-wide impact on Alberta’s agriculture and food industries are inducted

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Local VAS Professionals and Volunteers Honoured

are honored she chose the VAS to be a part of. She received a $500 scholarship from the VAS and $500 from the AAAS. The second winner of the VAS Scholarship was Jenna Cronk.” Farr went on to explain at this convention, VAS won second place for Fair Poster and third place for Social Media. “AAAS Provincial Marketing Competitions recognized outstanding achievements with 42 awards across six categories and three classes. Agricultural Societies actively participated by submitting their Fair Posters, Fair Books, Website Designs, and Social Media Advertising for their respective events. These submissions were presented digitally, providing all delegates with the opportunity to view them.”

Main: VAS Board members receiving the two awards. (Vegreville Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo) Inset: Kyra Flett-Muntz holds up her scholarship. (Tara Flett/Submitted Photo)

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Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) held its 77th Annual Convention at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton from Feb. 1-3. At the awards night, a resident from Vegreville was overjoyed to receive scholarship from AAAS. Kyra Flett-Muntz expressed, “This is my third scholarship and this one was big; it was a province-wide scholarship. The other two scholarships I received were from RCL Branch No. 39 and Vegreville Agricultural Society. This one was called the ‘2024 Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Scholarship’. In November 2023, The Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) reached out to me to apply for this scholarship as I was a summer student that previous summer. So, I went on the website, wrote a couple essays, and applied. The application process was fairly easy. I feel very grateful that I was chosen to receive it. I got to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes of nonprofit organizations at the VAS and I believe it taught me to appreciate volunteers a lot more. I’m currently studying for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at MacEwan University. I hope one day this degree will guide me to help nonprofit organizations. I will be using the money towards tuition.”

When asked, the Office Manager for VAS Rachel Farr replied that the Vegreville Agricultural Society nominated Kyra FlettCANDACE LAUNHARDT Muntz for the Annual AAAS Scholarship. The AAAS had six SALES CONSULTANT scholarship awards that were given to outstanding post‐secondary students continuing their education, who have volunteered 780-632-2393 or 780-603-8351 their time and energy to their communities and agricultural societies. candace@grantmillermotors.ca Kyra worked with the Vegreville Agricultural Society as our Office Assistant during the summer of 2023. Over that time, we were consistently impressed with her work skills including her phone etiquette and customer service. Kyra’s workload included organizing the Exhibit Hall Bench Show where she showed great skills working on issues and solving them as she went along. She conducted herself in a friendly and professional manner while representing the VAS. Her willingness to take on any task she was given with a CWRS Wheat smile made her a joy to work with. AAC Brandon - improved FHB resistance, most Kyra is an amazing young woman with widely grown CWRS variety in Western Canada endless potential and will exceed all for 5 years expectations. We know she will excel in AAC Wheatland VB - wheat midge tolerant any challenge she is faced with, and we

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Smoky Lake Agricultural Society’s annual Charity Hockey Tournament was top shelf in every way, pleasing players, fans and community supporters alike. The Family Day weekend fundraiser was just that, fun. For Maria Leslie, one of the players and volunteer organizers for the

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February 21, 2024

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VAS held a recent Annual General Meeting where Office Manager Rachel Farr said they had a crazy busy year with new events and great collaborations with other community groups. The Directors for 2024 are: Back Row L-R: Don Harfield, Georgina Klammer, Bryan Maynard, Roger Petruk, Kirby Loaschuk - new Director, Dan Beaudette, Dwayne Dubuc, and Suzanne Malo. Front Row L-R: Daryl Tuck, Connie Steinwand, Rachel Farr, Alan Baxandall, Tanya Hawkins, and Russell Crowe. Missing from the picture are Grant Durie - the new Director, Daryl Cole, Shane Cartier, Bernice Bilyk, and Kris Klammer. (Vegreville Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)

Education Minister Approves Sale of Andrew School Front entrance of Andrew School. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Andrew village council received some welcome news on Feb. 14 when members were notified that Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) was in receipt of ministerial letter of approval of the sale of Andrew School. Vegreville News Advertiser (VNA) requested a copy of the Education Minister’s letter, but Village of Andrew CAO Ken Glover stated, “The

Minister’s letter to EIPS is not ours to distribute.” Glover suggested reaching out to EIPS. Laura McNabb, Director of Communication Services for EIPS, responded by stating, “I’ve been advised EIPS will not be releasing the letter from Alberta Education re: the Andrew transaction.” Mayor Barry Goertz told VNA, “We are currently working with EIPS and the purchase agreement. We will have more to say once this is completed.”

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In Loving Memory of LEBITKO, Annette August 31, 1933 – February 26, 2013 If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Mother’s arms And tell her they’re from us. Tell her that we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile. Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day. But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away. Loved forever, Your family

KUTRYK, Dmetro and Frances In loving memory of Frances - June 17, 1923 - February 25, 1992 Dmetro - October 24, 1924 - August 14, 2009 We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find Each morning when we awake We know that you are gone And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still There will always be a heartache And often a silent tear But always a precious memory Of the days when you were here We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Our family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Love always Rose and Ed Jacula; Jan and Ernie Cheremshynski; Betty and Russell Berezanski; Anton Kutryk and their families

In loving memory of KOWALCHUK, Ralph July 29, 1943 - February 15, 2022 To us you were someone special, Someone set apart Your memory will live forever, engraved within our hearts Forever loved and deeply missed All our everlasting love, Ester and your family

KOZMAK, John February 20, 2000 In loving memory of my husband, our father and Gido As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are always near Loved, remembered, 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 happy memories fond and true From us who thought the world of you And wish that you were here. Forever loved and always missed by Janet, Craig, Patricia, Paul and Ethan

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FESS, Lara (nee Ruptash) August 17, 1968 - January 17, 2024 It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lara Fess (nee Ruptash) announces her passing on Wednesday January 17th, 2024 at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with ALS. Lara passed away peacefully at home in Innisfil, Ontario surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband and soulmate Freddie, daughters Jessica (Noel) of Vancouver, BC, Jaden (Brandon) of Bradford, ON; mother Lillian Ruptash of Vegreville; sister Deserrie of Vegreville, brother Troy (Craig) of Los Angeles as well as a large circle of family members and friends. Lara was predeceased by her father Larry Ruptash, grandparents Frank & Nellie Ruptash, Pauline & John Nasadyk, in-laws Daisy & Fred Fess, sister-in-law Linda Fess. Lara was born August 17th, 1968 and raised in Vegreville receiving her early schooling there. She enjoyed participating in various sport activities. Her choice of competitive figure skating took her for advanced training in Edmonton and Vancouver where she continued her junior and senior high school education. In high school she realized makeup artistry was her passion. She enrolled in a technical college in Toronto receiving a Diploma in Makeup Artistry. Lara’s career path began with MAC Cosmetics in Retail Management and Artistry. During her 36 years with MAC Cosmetics/ Estee Lauder Companies Inc., her role diversified into Operations Management where she led the Online Fulfillment Division for multiple brands with Estee Lauder. As Director, Customer Service, Lara was passionate about Employee Coaching and Development. She was greatly loved by her employees and coworkers for her dedication, compassion and natural way of making people feel at ease. Lara was very active in her community volunteering and organizing fundraising events. From organizing an annual team for “The Coldest Night of the Year”, to assisting Ukrainian newcomers to participating in 5K run for Breast Cancer, she was always eager to help wherever there was a need. Having a strong faith played an important part in her life. She was an active member of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Parish. Lara was a kind and thoughtful soul with a generous heart, a warm hug and genuine interest in others. She enjoyed going on long walks with her dogs, cycling, golfing, skating, yoga, dancing to 80’s music and listening to contemporary Christian artists. Always at the center of Lara’s life was the importance of family, especially being a mom to her two daughters in whom she instilled a deep sense of how much they were loved and valued. A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Lara on Tuesday January 23, 2024 at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church in Bradford, ON with interment at Innisvale Cemetery, Innisfil. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Lara’s memory may be made to the ALS Society or SPCA.

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HEWKO, Elizabeth May 1, 1977 – February 13, 2024 After a courageous battle with cancer Elizabeth Hewko passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 46 years. She was the only child to her loving mother Betty; also survived by her special furry friend Max; auntie Anne and auntie Dorothy (Bruce) along with numerous cousins and dear friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her loving father Frank; grandparents Peter and Elizabeth Sokoloski and Nick and Roberta Hewko. A Celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Dr. Lee Farrow as the celebrant. Donations may be made to the “S.P.C.A” or the “Cross Cancer Institute.” Special thanks to the girls Sandy, Melissa, Carmen, Barbara, Ledawn (Shane) and Victoria who have helped Liz so much. Also special thanks to the Toth family, as well as Bernice Cook for all her concern, and also to Liz’s work family during her illness; and to all the medical staff that cared for Liz. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

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Many friendly faces enjoyed ham, sausages, eggs, pancakes, oranges, and all the trimmings at Vegreville United Church 23rd Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 13. Coordinator Holly Cependa reported, “There were around 70 attendees. We prepare for an event like this by keeping good notes from year to year so we follow the previous plans. The core group of 10 volunteers is always wonderful to work with. Everyone knows their role and they all work well together. The purpose of the event is to prepare ourselves for the season of Lent while

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homework assignment from the local priest. Lent also involved fasting - people needed to give up eating meat, eggs, milk, cheese, and fats. In England, that meant cooking up pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, a tradition that continues to this day. On the continent, Europeans created more fun ways to party before Lent kicked in. The Italians created what is now known as a carnival. It derives from the Latin term carnem levare which means “meat removal”. Catholics were asked to abstain from meat during Lent, so this was a last chance to eat, drink and be merry before the fasts began the next day. In France, the festival became known as Mardi Gras – Fat Tuesday. Again, an excuse to party and eat a lot of fat before the austerities set in. The French brought this festival to America when they settled in what is now Mobile Alabama and New Orleans. The festival lasted, even if French power did not. Today, the Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans comes to an abrupt halt at midnight on Tuesday, since Lent begins first thing on Wednesday.”

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Eskimos fan, but that changed after the football club changed its name back in 2020. The new name, the Edmonton Elks was officially announced on June 1, 2021. Jamie and Roger attended some of the games after the name change, but said the electricity and excitement was no longer there. Jamie started cheering for the Calgary Stampeders for a while and then switched allegiance to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He decided to purchase Winnipeg Blue Bombers season tickets for 2024. The Blue Bombers have won a total of 12 Grey Cups, most recently in 2021 and 2019. Jamie has not only made friends with fans from all over the country, but made friends with several of the players from Western Canadian teams through Facebook. He’s an official member of the CFL family and 25-year club and couldn’t be happier. Surrounded by posters, pennants, pins, photos and wide variety of special memorabilia that would make a museum curator jealous. It’s impossible not to see how devoted a football fan Jamie is and the passion and excitement he has for the game of football. He said it all began with his Dido George Sarafinchan and he has become a true aficionado of the sport.

The Ukrainian culture has good food, company, and music so, 45 attendees enjoyed the Fourth Annual Ukrainian Valentine’s Day Dine and Dance on February 17 at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville (SCSCV). The event began with a delightful supper of roast chicken, meatballs, perogies, lazy cabbage rolls, garlic sausage, salads, vegetables, beverages, and desserts created by Sunshine Café volunteers. Every dish had gluten-free options. Next, people were treated to music by Jim Davis and Friends which had a melody that was so harmonized that it elevated a person’s mood.

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