Vegreville News Advertiser - February 21, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 8

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018

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RCMP files from February - 12 - 18 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser February 12 01:19 – 911 of a suicidal female. It was reported that the female had cut her wrists. Members attended, located the female with injuries to her wrists and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

12:04 – Complainant attends the detachment requesting assistance to get illegal drugs off of their property.

Members attended the location and did not locate any drugs.

14:17 – complainant called the detachment to report receiving a call from a man claiming to be from Stars Lottery. The subject told the complainant he had won $82,000 and a Mercedes. He needed to wire $150 via Western Union to claim his winnings. Complainant knew this was a scam and was reporting for information purposes.

14:19 – Complainant attends the detachment to request assistance to get his personal property out of a house that his ex lives at. The complainant was advised that they need to make arrangements to get the property and the police and go to keep the peace after arrangements have been made.

15:06 – Complainant reports picking up a hitch-hiker and they are now concerned for their wellbeing.

Members met with the complainant.

The hitchhiker was arrested on outstanding warrants with EPS. The hitchhiker was lodged in cells and taken before a justice. They were remanded in custody.

20:49 – Complaint of a dark-colored truck parked in the driveway of a residence. It was reported that someone was in the house, however, the house is empty and not rented. RCMP attended and located the person in the house. The person in the house had just moved in.

February 13 11:18 – Complainant from the justice department in BC advised regarding a caller that phoned about a prohibition that they had received in the mail. The subject that they had stated they had lost their house, car, and job and is now on suicide watch because of the justice department. RCMP spoke with the subject who was angry about losing their drivers license in BC. The subject advised that they are

not suicidal and not in Alberta.

13:06 – Complainant reported that there is an elderly male in the ditch.

RCMP attended and located the vehicle driver. The member discovered that this is not the first time this driver “took the ditch� on this date.

The member observed the driver leaving the scene and he was all over the road again. A 24 hr suspension was issued and letter to the driver review board was sent.

14:07 – Complainant called the detachment asking about conditions on a person. The complainant was told by the subject that the conditions were only in effect for a month. She thought they were in effect until court.

The complainant advised that the person on conditions was contacting them. The member spoke with the subject and advised them to quit texting the complainant as the conditions were in effect until court.

15:32 – Complaint of an intoxicated male causing issues, asking for money and refusing to leave a business in Vegreville. RCMP attended and spoke to the subject. The subject was asked to leave and complied.

16:31 – Received a phone call from an employee of a school division who advised that a school bus was in the ditch. There were approximately 6 children on the bus. Members attended. The roads were horrible due to icy conditions. The bus was pulled out by a tractor. There were no injuries on the bus.

20:03 – Call to remove a person from a house. It was reported that 2 siblings could not get along. One was refusing to leave. RCMP attended, however before members arrived, one sibling had left to their own house.

No charges were laid.

21:04 – Complainant reports Ex-spouse is attempting to break into their house. Members arrived and arrested the Ex-spouse. The subject was arrested and held in cells for them to be brought before a justice. This member is still under investigation.

February 14 08:30 – Complainant called the detachment requesting members attend an office due to a subject having a “mental breakdown�. While members were being dispatched, they were advised that the subject left on foot. The subject was located, arrested and taken to the hospital for treatment.

10:46 – Complainant attended the detachment to make a complaint.

They advised that someone is trying to extort money from them. This matter is still under investigation.

---- Multiple “Stars Lottery� and “CRA� scams throughout the day.

February 15 03:43 – Complainant reports an older white dodge driving erratically.

It is crossing the shoulder line and the center line. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was spoken to. The driver advised that they had not slept since yesterday. The driver was issued a 24hr suspension for fatigue and the vehicle was towed.

11:45 – Complainant called advising that there is a rural church on RR160 and the front doors are open.

They do not think anything is taken as there are no footprints or tire tracks. They think the wind may have blown the doors open. Members attended and found nothing out of the ordinary.

18:58 – Subject stopped for driving without a license. A weapon was seen in plain view. The driver was arrested.

During the search, members located 11g of Heroin on their person. A search warrant was drafted and executed for a residence where additional drugs were seized. This matter is still under investigation.

February 16 09:01 – An abandoned vehicle was reported to have been at a location for 3 days. The vehicle was not reported stolen. Members were unable to get a hold of the registered owner. The vehicle was towed.

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They Can’t be Trusted Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion I’m not sure about most people, but if I read the words “They Can’t be Trusted”, my first thoughts might be that it was referring to a large, nameless corporation, a convicted criminal or a weatherman who states it will be warm in January. I might even think of a politician making election promises.

Unfortunately, this time the first answer, the seemingly obvious answer, is also not the right answer. There are times when you look past the mundane and all the noise that is daily news, you find something that seems to be more than a little strange. This is one of those times. So who can’t be trusted?

According to Liberal Senator Percy Downe, it’s the CRA. Wait... What? The CRA? Yes, the Canadian Revenue Agency.

The men and women charged with sifting through 3000+ pages of the tax code designed to ensure we pay our share.

That share, in case you were not aware, is by some estimates 13 to 56% (in total) depending on how much you earn.

There are groups in the US who think their equivalent department, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should be scrapped, but that is for another time.

The comment by Sen. Downe is related to a request by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) to release data on taxes.

They have been asking for 5 years for statistical data to be able to calculate the tax gap.

T he dif ference between what Ottawa is owed in taxes and what is actually collected. In the past, the CRA has refused to calculate the tax gap, citing it as “unreliable”. So... what you’re saying is that we pay you to do a job, but the numbers you would calculate related to that exact job which we pay you to do... are unreliable? Only in government is this allowed. Can you imagine talking to your mechanic or doctor and hearing that? “I could give you an opinion on what to do and how much it will cost, but it would be unreliable.

Here’s your bill.”.

We are not talking a mere pittance either. The number we are talking about could top $47 billion per year. Since the CRA refuses to calculate this number, researchers have come to this conclusion by using techniques developed by tax agencies in the U.K. and the U.S. For the 2010 tax year, the number added up to $47.8 billion. When it comes to our current federal deficits of $20 -

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Lavoy Pancakes I would like to take this opportunity to commend and thank the Lavoy Community Centre ladies for putting on a scrumptious pancake supper on February 13, 2018. They certainly deserve much appreciation for hosting such an awesome supper, which consisted of pancakes, hash browns, ham, and pork sausages… with all the condiments on the planet. It was simply delicious. I am a picky eater, but all the food that they prepared was divine, including also the fruits, eggs, cakes, and many beverages to choose from.

My good friend and neighbor, Lil, and I attended the event together. It was just such a pleasure to be in attendance.

Keep up the awesome work ladies! It was definitely an overwhelming joy to be there.

-- Nettie Charuk Name: Nick Kutryk Occupation: Store Manager Likes: playing video games, soccer Dislikes: cold weather, crowds

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Auctioneer Association of Alberta 84th Annual Submitted The Auctioneers Association of Alberta held its’84th Annual Convention at the Denham Inn, Leduc on February 1, 2 and 3rd, 2018. There were approximately 135 people in attendance.

Dale Menzak of Vegreville was elected President. Wade Michener from Calgary was elected Vice President John Arnold, Lethbridge is our Past President.

There were six positions open for directors. Re-elected for three years were Joe Perlich, Lethbridge, Andrew Reeleder, Bentley. Newly elected for three years were Tracey Pollard, Edmonton, Mickey Spencer, Fort Saskatchewan, Jason Philp, Didsbury. Rod Burnett, West Kelowna was elected for one year.

The remaining directors are Dale Menzak, Pete Conway, Darrell Domes, Justin Mayer and Wade Michener. Bill Henke is the liaison for BC auctioneers. Lorraine Klepper is Secretary-treasurer.

This year we held our first Bid Catching Competition. 18 members participated. Dave Irvine from Calgary took away the belt buckle.

We held our eighth annual All Around Canadian Auctioneer Championship. We had 23 auctioneers registered for the competition. Champion was Shawn Gist from Fort Saskatchewan, Bobby Miller from Eckville placed second, and Rod Snopek from Tees placed third. Ryan Konynenbelt, Nobleford was fourth and Tyler Ruttan, Sexsmith was fifth.

The Vern Scown Memorial Tyro Contest was won by Jesse Campbell, Brandon, Manitoba. The Tyro Contest is an auction contest for auctioneers who have graduated from an auction school within the last two years. There were 11 auctioneers in the competition.

Bernard Florkow won the best Business Card.

Best web page trophy went to Team-Sekura Auctions

A 50-year plaque and pin were presented to Art Scott, Stavely. Peter Kowalchuk and Ed Walker were 50-year members but not able to be present.

40-year plaque and pin went to Brent Nixon, Peace River.

James Crawford, Frank Noble, and Tim Sekura were the other 40-year members but not in attendance.

25-year plaque and pin recipients in attendance were Corey Lawrence, Warburg, Nick Kowerchuk, Lamont and Hubert Kallen from Tilley. Not in attendance the other 25 year members were Robert Bruun, Ron Henchell, John Wayne Johnson, Gerald Matzner and Don Oberg Distinguished Service Award went to Bill Henke, BC. A very deserving honor.

There were people in attendance from BC, AB, SK, MB, ON and the US. We had changed our Charity last year. We are now selling pictures for the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton and the Children’s Hospital in Calgary. We did well this year but need all to work at selling these pictures, rather than leaving it to the same members every year.

Another new and exciting project we have begun as an association is to have two

$500.00 Scholarships a year.

We have now begun planning and looking forward to next year’s Convention at the beginning of February 2019.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – February 22, 1928

The chance of losing of making a dollar is always a subject of interest, hence the attendance at the Board of Trade on Monday was much better than usual as the proposed business tax was up for discussion. A. L. Wener introduced the business tax discussion.

He said that hitherto he had never taken any active part in municipal affairs, but he found the taxes here so excessive that he felt it his duty to make some inquiries. He was familiar with the working of the business tax in Vermilion and found that it was highly satisfactory. Other towns had some form or other of the business tax and he felt that is could be applied here advantageously. There is an overwhelming list of figures, etc. connected with each of the bylaws and the above is only the briefest summary of the way the tax is applied. The Vegreville council will doubtless consider the matter fully before laying their schedule before the taxpayers.

75 Years Ago – February 24, 1943

Recent Recruits - RCAF, William M. Odynski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Odynski of Two Hills, Standard Tradesman. RCAF, Alvin R. Henderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Henderson of Vegreville recruited as Mechanic. RCAF, (WD), Miss Ruth M. Hohn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Hohn of Vegreville. Clerk Stenographer.

Limiting hard liquor consumers to a single purchase of 26 ounces each calendar month, new regulations designed to cope with the liquor shortage were announced Monday for Alberta by J.A. King, chairman of the liquor control board. The new regulations are as follows: 1. Single purchase of 26 ounces of liquor per month. 2.

Limit of 2 bottles of wine per month. 3. Sale of beer in 4-gallon draught kegs to be discontinued. 4. COD telephone system for beer deliveries to householders discontinued. 5. All stores will be kept in operation for full business day. 6. Seven days’ notice of application for banquet permits.

At a meeting of the Municipal District of Norma there were several recommendations and motions made regarding the agricultural area: Moved that council supply forage crop seed at cost to farmers in Norma M.D. Carried. Moved that council supply sodium chlorate for killing noxious weeds to farmers at cost. Carried. A motion was passed for the distribution of gopher poison at cost.

50 Years Ago – February 15, 1968

The Town of Vegreville representative on the Minburn-Eagle Auxiliary Hospital Board, councillor John Symyrozum was advised to vote against a present motion which proposes the simultaneous erecting of a 40 bed nursing home in Vegreville and a 30 bed nursing home in Two Hills. Reason for council’s opposition to the motion was purely economic. It has been proposed that a 40 bed unit be erected in Vegreville as the need here is acute. It has also been suggested that a 30 bed unit be erected in Two Hills when the need definitely arises. Construction costs for nursing homes are said to average about $10,000 per bed and no financial assistance is available from senior governments for the projects. The capital costs of the nursing homes are born entirely by the participating municipalities. According to advice from local doctors the situation in Vegreville is extremely acute and at present the Minburn-Eagle Auxiliary Hospital is being used only as a stop-gap until a nursing home is constructed. Dr. John Lukenchuk, who represented the Vegreville medical doctors at the meeting with council, informed that a least two-thirds of the patients in the Auxiliary Hospital are nursing home patients.

25 Years Ago – February 23, 1993

The annual Legion Poppy Campaign zone seven winners from Vegreville are Aaron Brydon (forst palce junior – poster), Dalyce Zuk (first place junior – poem) Sharla Tuck (second place junior – essay) Jennifer Mori (first place intermediate – poem) Koreena Kulba (second place senior – essay) Kim Warawa (first place senior – poster) John Boyko ( first place senior – B and W poster) Adam Storoschuk (second place senior – B and W poster) Christie Hoffman (second place senior – poem). These winners now proceed to the provincial competition.

The board, administration and medical staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital are embarking on expanding the specialty services provided to Vegreville and area residents. In an effort to improve access to specialty care and to minimize inconvenience to the public, specialists from Edmonton have been invited to come to Vegreville. They will do examinations, consultations and procedures in the following specialty areas; pediatrics, urology, internal medicine, psychiatry, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology.

The hospital board and staff hopes for the continued support of the community in assisting in improving the health care services for the residents of Vegreville and surrounding area.

Letters Welcomed

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

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

“Green Energy” Fairy Tale Turning Into a Nightmare for Canada Gwyn Morgan Contributor - Troy Media Once upon a time in a northern dominion called Canada, a thriving oil industry provided fuel for vehicles, trains, and airplanes. There was also a large natural gas industry that kept the people warm during the long, cold winters and supplied the raw material for plants that manufactured plastics, detergents, fertilizer, synthetic clothing and a great many other items needed and used by people every day.

That oil and natural gas industry employed more than a million people and its exports were the biggest contributor to the country’s international balance of payments.

People working in the industry were proud that their operations were among the most technically advanced and environmentally responsible in the world.

Then a report written by a scientific advisory group called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published. It stated that the Earth was warming and carbon-dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels were the likely cause.

And so it came to be that lowering emissions of the very substance that plants need to breath (in the same way as animals need oxygen) and that provides the fizz in soda drinks and the bubbles in champagne, became the world’s most important environmental priority.

Suddenly, after fuelling the world’s progress for centuries, oil, natural gas, and coal became environmental pariahs.

Eco-elves flew in from far and wide to proclaim Canada’s oil and gas industry a major contributor warming. to global warm But in i the real world, the indust industry contributed just a small part of Canada’s sma em emissions, and Canada’s eemissions were only two percent of global emissions.

Nations of the world gathered in the magical Kingdom of Japan and promised they would reduce the use of fossil fuels. But a decade later, fossil-fuel emissions had gone up, not down.

So world leaders gathered in the French Fifth Republic to once again pledge reduction of fossil fuels.

But even as world leaders announced this pledge, three dozen countries, including two with more than a third of the people in the world, continued to build hundreds of new coal-fired power plants. Coal was already the biggest source of carbon dioxide and those new plants would raise coal emissions by another 40 percent. That meant that, even if Canada were to disappear into stardust, its tiny share of global emissions would be replaced in a matter of months.

Amazingly, these realities mattered not to Canada’s starry-eyed prime minister, who vowed that his little northern country would set an example to the world. His paladins imposed special taxes on the users of fossil fuels, creating hardship for the people while also weakening the dominion’s competitive position with its largest trading partner.

The prime minister journeyed to the main oil and gas producing province, hoping to use his imagined charisma to convince workers worried about losing their jobs that “phasing-out” their industry was necessary to stop global warming.

People asked the prime minister what was to replace all that fossil-fuel energy? He proclaimed that it would be “green energy” generated by the wind and the sun. But the people knew that the wind only blew some of the time. And that, in this northern land with little sunlight during short winter days and none on long, cold nights when energy is needed most, solar was useless.

And the government had not learned from experience in a province called Ontario, where billions of dollars spent on green energy had yielded only small amounts of very expensive and

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Other Policing Duties Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville In past Ponderings, I have provided different duties that some people may not be aware that we perform. This brings to mind an important national duty that at least one of our local members will likely be attending, the G7 Summit in Quebec. Canada last hosted this summit in 2010 but at that time it was the G8 as Russia was involved then.

That G8 was hosted in Huntsville, Ontario and I was lucky enough to have worked at it.

These national events require a large number of coordinated police officers from across the country. The RCMP is not the only police force that provides officers as the local policing contractors, such as the Ontario Provincial Police, also provide a large number.

This year’s event will be similar to the 2010 Summit in that officers will already be in Quebec working on security for the world leaders. As we get closer to the event more and more officers will be required for various duties.

Sight security positions are not the only positions to be filled as many are not visible to the public such as the planners, emergency operations center staff and even surveillance aircraft officers. Each leader typically brings their own contingent of security with their own established protocols and procedures that need to be coordinated with the overall security plan. These events take a great amount of planning and many officers to them execute the plan.

Again, back in 2010, a similar event took police officers from across the country to work, and that was the Winter Olympics in BC. These events not only take RCMP and any local jurisdiction police officials, but there will be police officers representing most police departments from across Canada.

No doubt Edmonton and Calgary will send officers as will Peal Regional and Toronto. Of course, other events that can take a multitude of policing resources are large-scale protests or other such events. As these events require all types of positions to make them run as smooth as possible, nonofficer positions are also filled. There are specialist positions, clerical positions as well as federal positions from other departments such as Immigration and CSIS.

GREEN ENERGY - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 unreliable power that needed backup fossil-fuel power plants to prevent blackouts.

The folly of relying on green energy was undeniable. But, alas, neither the eco-elves or the prime minister took heed.

Neither did they face the truth than trying to force down Canada’s already tiny global emissions would hamstring the country’s most important industry, only to have its fossil-fuel production, and emissions, replaced by production from other countries.

The prime minister and his paladins remained convinced that their green dream would come true if only they believed.

And so this fairy tale of doing good for the world became a nightmare for this small northern dominion.

Sadly, the rest of the world didn’t even care.

Gwyn Morgan is a retired Canadian business leader who has been a director of five global corporations.

Most members that may get the tap on the shoulder to attend will fill a smaller role. When I worked the G8 I was posted to the Muskoka airport to assist in providing 24-hour security to surveillance aircraft housed there. The first few days started off as a pretty standard duty until some world leaders decided they wanted to use this airport then drive to the Summit location in Hunstville. Our quiet little airport then ended up with a significant military presence, OPP members, snipers, pre-scouting units from the world leader countries, etc. Even as a police officer this was quite the event to see unfold.

In the end, we didn’t have any problems with our location (possibly due to the short notice) and after my 12 days, I came home. Unless something like this happens locally, many people may not be aware of the amount of enforcement personnel it takes to facilitate an event such as this.

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Solar Power – It’s Lit Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Solution-oriented farmers and landowners met with Elementium Energy Corp representatives and other solar-power presenters for solar info sessions in Ryley on February 17 and Lavoy on February 20, to learn about the possibilities of solar-powered farms and homes.

Since 1990, the price in solar energy has dropped fro $6.00 per watt to $.75 per watt at the start of 2018.

“When I started to farm back in the early 200’s, I

thought I was a cattle farmer. It didn’t take me long to figure out I was actually farming pasture, and then not long after that I realised I wasn’t farming grass, but dirt and sunshine. That’s really all there is to it.”

Steve Kenney of Greener Pastures Watering Ltd. Discussed water options for farms, showing attendees the rock picker systems he has set up, powered by the sun. His family farm is off the grid, and they believe strongly in the use of sustainable management “I think it’s very important for grain farmers to have cattle (or pigs) and graze – recycle some of that left-

over back into the ground.” When it comes to soil, he said that we very rarely have fertility issues; we have biology issues. This means that by taking our thinking back into the ground, and the whole ecosystem that crops are a part of, we can improve their quality.

“People are sometimes uncertain about the volume a solar system can produce,” Steve admitted. This makes sense, as the value of a waterer depends on how many heads of cattle it can provide for, however, “Anything with a pump can be powered with solar.”

This makes Turkey’s nest systems and rock pickers

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In 2016, Steve’s family went off the grid with a less-than-ideal collection of solar systems purchased off kijiji. When he chose Elementium Energy Corp. to help him, they happily rose to the challenge of getting his eclectic system to not only run, but do so sustainably.

Kirk Harrold from Lamont County has had solar power on his farm since 2012. In the 1980s, he was featured in ‘Farming for the Future,’ a seminar for farmers, farm advisors, industry specialists, environmental advisors and agribusiness consultants to share ideas about how to make both environmental sustainability and production profitability work. Over the course of the past 5 years, his system has produced close to 38 megawatts of power; more than the consumption of all Alberta for a whole year. Even when factored in with the 5 cold winter seasons over those years, that is a lot of sunlight. “The sun melts the snow off of them anyways,” Harrold said, referring to the common misconception that our climate makes solar power systems less than ideal. “The infrared quality of the sun, which usually keeps the snow and ice from lingering for long.”

After lunch, Kyle Pilling of Elementium Energy Corp. gave a meat-and-potatoes presentation of facts on the debate of cost efficiency. Along with tax benefits, and government grants, there are also possibilities for off the grid or tied in systems.

In an off the grid system (such as Steve Kenney’s) the cost of operation would only involve the cost of fuel that runs the generator, and the cost of battery packs to back up the power on days when the panels cannot absorb as much sunlight (or at night). The off the grid system creates a reasonable threshold of sustainable energy, stored in the battery packs, and is completely independent of a power company. Kyle took us on a photo tour of Steve’s house and power system to show some of the possibilities for an off-the grid home.

Tied in systems, however, have a completely different set of benefits. Along with a reduced power bill all across the board (monthly, daily, distribution, etc.) You can also get paid for any power

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your system puts back in the energy pool, beyond your consumption.

As the sun produces 170 Gigawatts of power… that is a very viable scenario.

The seminar ended with a Q/A, led by Kyle, in which he addressed the concerns of many curious landowners and solar enthusiasts alike. Some of these questions involved the regulation of solar panel production, and the carbon footprint created by the production of the panels themselves. In response to the latter, he said that panels start to offset their manufacturing footprint in around 2-4 years. It creates the footprint, then becomes a sustainable, long-standing clean power asset.

Canadians need to ask: If we are transitioning our power away from coal, what are we transitioning to? There are not a lot of options that are not only effective and cost efficient, but erase the carbon footprint whilst producing that electricity we need to get through our day-to day. As solar systems and power efficiency in almost every avenue becomes more available to everyone, we need to carry our buckets. “It doesn’t matter if all you can do is change the lights in your house to LEDs, or use a solar panel to power the lights in your garden shed. We each need to do our part not only for the environment, but to the economy that surrounds the power industry.

As Steve Kenney put it, “We need to leave this to our children, and our children’s children. We need to move forward.”

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Vegreville News Advertiser 2017 Sharpshooter Linda Ronsko from Bawlf, AB, poses with her photo contest prize, a canon EOS Rebel T6 18MP camera with EF-S 18-55mm, a camera bag, and a memory card. Linda was one of our readers who were submitting their photos throughout the year for the News Advertiser Sharpshooter. Weekly winners are selected and featured in the newspaper and then finalists and Linda’s winning photo were selected by random draw. Congratulations Linda.

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can’t be trusted - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 $30 billion (which I gripe about regularly), that sounds like it would solve a lot of problems. They might even be able to provide better funding to seniors and veterans. Heck, they’d even have a few hundred million left over to throw Bombardier’s way.

Unfortunately, the number might be higher, because the CRA has no estimates on what Canada loses to offshore tax havens exposed by the Panama and Paradise Papers leaks.

Estimates (guesses) by credible sources place that number between an additional $6 billion and $15 billion each year.

Liberal Sen. Percy Downe has been a vocal advocate for tax gap reporting in Canada and first sought out the information from the CRA five years ago.

The PBO has requested the information repeatedly and now that the CRA says they will provide it, they will charge a $141,000 fee and it will take six months to deliver.

“We saw too many recent examples from the revenue agency to show, frankly, they can’t be trusted,” Senator Downe said. “We need an outside, independent agency like the PBO to tell us what the facts are. I think Canadians would find the PBO more trustworthy.”

So there you have it. Government efficiency in action. 5 years of asking, a $141,000 bill and information MIGHT be released from the CRA who “can’t be trusted”. Now gather all your paperwork and make sure you file your taxes early!

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the blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 10:30 – Complainant attended the detachment to report that welding cable had been taken from the back of their truck. Members spoke to the staff at the hotel. There may be security footage available. This matter is still under investigation.

16:52 – Complainant attended the detachment to report an internal theft from a former employee. A bank deposit was taken from a safe that the ex-employee had access to.

The next day, the ex-employee was late for work and then quit. This matter is still under investigation.

18:54 – Complainant reports that their neighbor plugs an extension cord into their external plugs for power as his power to the trailer was cut off. The complainant had originally given the neighbor permission however since their power bills had gone up the complainant no longer wants to share power. The complainant was advised that they need to talk to the neighbor first as this is a civil matter.

21:00 – Vehicle was located in the ditch still running. RCMP attended and spoke to the driver who was slurring his words and had an odor of liquor. The driver was arrested, read his rights and cautioned. The driver when at the office broke the cell block phone and refused to provide a breath sample.

18:45 – Vehicle stop for a broken taillight. The vehicle had no insur-

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Redwater River Ranch sold wares from their Alberta based food store.

People from all over Lamont County visited the Lamont Gun Show over the weekend of February 16th-18th to share in an enthusiasm for the great outdoors and to see what wares would be brought by various vendors while showing support for their community.

It was the first gun show event of its size in Lamont, and everyone who attended was impressed with the diverse crowd of both vendors and attendees who filled the Lamont Community Hall. Whether they came to buy, sell, trade, or simply discuss their common interests, there was an opportunity for all.

St. Albert Surplus, specializing in gun shows and eBay, brought a thorough display for sale.

Micheal Hoglander of Hogspice Limited in Millet, Ab, presents his all-purpose seasoning mixed into tomato juice

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The Mighty Hemp Plant - Part 2 Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Hemp farmers debunk a few misconceptions about producing hemp for industry.

Keynote speaker Jan Slaski of Eastern Alberta studied Agronomy in Warsaw plant breeding of hemp varieties to support the food and production needs on the prairies. He is a partner of InnoTech in Vegreville, as well as operating his family farm, and instructing at NAIT He gave a dynamic and involving presentation, in which he gave attendees a quick quiz to involve the farmers and students while educating them on the formulaic details and origins of

hemp. He used pictures, jokes, and audience communication.

Some of the information he shared included fun facts (Did you know that Cannabis means “Fragrant Cane” in Greek?)

And just when everyone thought he had informed them, he got to the meat of his presentation by sharing his experience and knowledge on the growth of hemp.

In pictures of his own fields, he showed the incredible growth rate of 15 cm per day. There was a lot to share on high-quality fiber production, optimal growth and cultivation practices, and the many different strains of the hemp

plant. As hemp is a multi-purpose crop, with the ability for high standards of growth and production quality, each of the strains has different strengths, so those considering adding hemp to their crops were warned to do their research, and make sure to purchase the right kinds of seeds for the purpose they wanted to use their crop for.

While Alberta farmers know very well how to grow stale crops (wheat, barley, canola), Hemp is a different case and requires farmers to be familiar with and adaptable to cultivation practices. “Growing hemp is not like growing wheat or

barley, and if you do not know how to treat the unique plant, you could fail miserably.”

Agronomists have been testing on plant parents from Europe since the early 2000’s, but are developing different strains of the plant that will respond better to our climate. Even though it is not native to Alberta, the plant is good for our climate and grows heartily with all of our natural growing components.

“The northern climate is ideal for hemp growth, and in many ways, hemp is an asset to our northern climate, i.e. quick growth rates, high nitrogen absorption, and a dense canopy make the plant competitive

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mighty Hemp plant - CONTINUED from PAGE 14 and combat weeds.� In more slides, attendees saw the evidence of the plant also resisting pests, insects, and frost. As hemp is a short-day plant- which means that shorter days develop flowers. The long summer days generate the plant

growth, and as days get shorter the plants begin to flower.

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mighty Hemp plant - CONTINUED from PAGE 15 dry spring seed into moisture. Warm soils. A problem is field mortality – in Canada we don’t have treated hemp seeds like we do for other types of crops. While Innotech is working on projects to develop a treated hemp seed, the waiting game is on.

Common herbicides affect each variety differently. Volunteer plants are very hearty. The impact of hail injuries depends on whether the usage type is fiber or seed, but mostly on the plant stage. “Recovery of the robust plant is remarkable; it recuperates by producing secondary plant off of the unaffected, sturdy stalks.” Dion showed pictures of the damage and recovery.

The method of harvesting hemp for seed is pretty much the same as harvesting everything else for seed: with a combine. However, the hemp plant is

so much taller that it will depend on which variety you harvest. Seed variety is still taller than the average plant, but not by much. Dual purpose plants are very tall and will require

a high head on the combine.

Many of the presenters shared that moisture is a somewhat sensitive issue – the seed cracks below 10% moisture. The stalk becomes stringy and tough at 10% moisture, which causes wrapping. If you have a higher moisture content, it goes through the combine better, and in spite of sap, which sticks to the inside of the machinery, hemp farmers often have water trucks in the field to keep humidity higher and prevent the fibers from being quite so damaging Fibre is best at flowering: the quality doesn’t go down after maturity, but it does get coarser the more it dries in the field. Breaks at 8-10% moisture and gets very brittle, must be 16%, which is difficult in our dry fall climate. Able to bale hemp in November after the snow in October – which eliminates a lot of that early-fall rush farmers face with many other crops, which are more sensitive to frost damage.

Ken and Simon Noster – 4th and 5th gen. farmers in the Derwent area, with three generations currently working on the farm. Certified organic since 2012. Hemp crops last year applied this year. They have not yet sold last year’s crop, but they obtained a contract with Hempco foods before harvesting their first crop and can reasonably expect the positive financial impact hemp production will have on their farm. Taproot, good for the soil. Hemp uses lots of nitrogen, so you need to make sure that your soil is rich in nitrogen. This is a challenge for organic farmers, who do not use traditional fertilizers and must respond to the high absorption levels by planning rotations carefully.

Probably the biggest challenge they and others have faced with the strong-fibred hemp plant is harvesting. Because of the tenacity of the fibers and the high oil content, hemp has been known for wrapping, and occasionally catching on fire.

Again, all that must be done is to consider the differences between the hemp plant and other plants like canola, barley, and peas, that Alberta farmers deal with so often and make some small adjustments. Letting the cut hemp dry for longer minimizes the likeliness of fires, and the proper height of combine head can minimize wrapping.

During a Q\A with Byron James of InnoTech, the question was raised: we’ve heard this song before and there are still too many bales waiting on the

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mighty Hemp plant - CONTINUED on PAGE 16 sidelines. What is different? To which he answered “We have more factories, and means of development. The demand for hemp products is increasing, and there is now a market for products, some of which we haven’t touched. We have a decortication capacity that has grown so much since then and continues to grow. Market pull verses producer push is another huge one, as the demand for natural resources in every industry has been growing rapidly for more than 20 years, and there is so little hemp being produced by Alberta farmers, who are in the prime location and capacity to produce the most.” He did, however, encourage those who would be beginning to grow the mighty fer to take all the precautionary steps by making sure to obtain a contract before going out on the financial limb of purchasing and sowing seeds.

In our Canadian Prairie provinces, Alberta is currently the leader in the production of the hemp plant… with so

much land that is ideal for its growth and the capacity for decortication facilities that can produce a seemingly endless string of fiber and seed products… the market is open, and growing fast.

Will agriculture Alberta take the first step in response to this wave of change, and bring our neighbors with her? It is thanks to events and organizations such as all those who presented at and attended the Industrial Hemp seminars that we now have the education – and the resources – to take the lead as a province and as a

country by responding to the Industrial Hemp market’s cry for “more.”

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It's more than I make. I figure I'm qualified since I sleep on a mattress every night. How hard can inspecting one be? I'm considering answering this ad, but before I apply, can you tell me what a mattress inspector really does? I'm hoping there are naps involved.

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Carry: Despite how the title sounds, "mattress inspectors" don't get to lie around all day. In fact, the job requires quite a bit of travel.

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Here's how it works. Let's say you bought a mattress from a major manufacturer. A few years later, after several backaches, you think your mattress is defective or sagging too much. You contact the manufacturer and request a replacement under the warranty.

The manufacturer hires an independent company who then inspects your mattress to determine if it is faulty.

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inspector comes in. Their job is to travel to your house and determine if the mattress is defective.

However, instead of lying down and taking a nap, they make a visual inspection of the mattress, box spring and frame. They may also take some basic measurements and photographs as well.

Cash: The information is passed onto the company to determine if the mattress qualifies for replacement or repair under the warranty. Regardless of the outcome, the inspection company is paid for their services.

Carry: If you like to travel and meet with people, then it may be a good job for you. But if your goal is to lie down on the job, you probably need to look elsewhere.

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Reduced productivity due to sleep deprivation is estimated to cost businesses about 18 billion dollars per year. Considering the potential losses, more and more companies are encouraging break times or offering napping rooms for employees to refresh themselves.

The only thing better would be to have someone else do your job while you're resting.

The retail world of selling mattresses can be very competitive. The owner of the store where I work has a policy that any mattress can be returned within 20 days for a full refund.

To be honest, most people never have a problem. Last week, however, I received one of those rare calls for a return.

A woman named Rhonda told me that she loved the bedroom set she bought, but Henry couldn't stand the soft mattress.

"He's been restless every night," she complained. "We've tried switching sides and flipping the mattress, but he finally gave up and slept on the floor."

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All Tucked In "Sleep tight" is one of those phrases many parents use when they tuck their children into bed for the evening. Yet it's origin is believed to date back far beyond our grandparents generation.

Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, a mattress was typically made from straw or down. It was then placed on a lattice of ropes suspended from a wood frame.

The ropes often required regular tightening, which in turn created the phrase "sleep tight".

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The beginning of the Chinese New Year has caused a significant amount of hype amongst leaders, schools, and public office. This year, the year of the dog, has people thinking about concepts such as loyalty, fun, and a good nap.

At the Lamont Boarding Kennels, they opened ther home, land and hearts to the needs of every dog, and offered us a few bits of wisdom.

Myles Faragini, who began Lamont Boarding Kennels in 2008 to provide a true home away from home for man’s best friend, said – “It’s important to do more than the basic, minimum service. We need to give more than bare requirements if we want to build a real trust.”

Quote Heather Jacobs, employee, whose experience with the delightful four-legged companions ranges from breeding and training border collies for over a decade, to running a kennel of her own, described a dog much the same as what anyone whose ever had a strong bond with their dog (or watched ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’) would tell you, “They are the most loyal companions, and they never ask a thing from you. After abuse, neglect, or misunderstanding, they have the courage to open themselves up to trust again.

They communicate all the time with us, and we only pay attention sometimes.

They always remember someone who has been kind to them and will always be happy to see that person.”

Above Suki, one of Myles Faragini’s own dogs, rises above the busy office for a nap on the desk.

Below: Eddie teaches us a thing or two about posing for pictures.

It would have been good to be a dog listening in on the many good things that were said about who they are as a species. In fact, if you ask any dog-lover they will say much the same thing about dogs of any breed. But something we often forget is that these same qualities we stress that dogs are capable of, we humans are also capable of. Everyone knows someone who is brave, and loyal. Who always does their best to make others happy. Someone who absorbs the kindness of others with unabashed gratitude. Someone who is not only trustworthy and dependable but inspires others to be the same. A friend who loves at all times. The Lamont Boarding Kennels management and staff have challenged us all to be more like that friend – whether two or four-legged – who makes our hearts feel at home.

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MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

KLEPARCHUK, Mike May 26, 1923 - February 24, 2015 In Loving memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Gido Dad’s smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall.

He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all.

Some day we hope to meet him, Some day, we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again.

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by wife Leona, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

TATARIN, Joseph Edward February 10, 1966 - February 25, 2014 Beside your grave I often stand With heart both crushed and sore, Silent till the sweet words come, “Not lost, but gone before.”

God knows how much I miss you, He counts the tears I shed, And whispers, “He only sleeps, Your loved one is not dead.”

So I’ll be brave, dear Joseph, And pray to God each day, And when He calls me home to you, Your smile will guide the way.

With love, Mom, Elaine, Tony, Hasanna, Hailey, Terance, Brandi & Lucas

ULAN, Joseph January 26, 1936 – February 8, 2018 On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Joseph Ulan of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years.

Joseph is survived by his aunt Jennie Luchko; numerous cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Nick and Caroline Ulan and one brother William (Bill).

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Oleksii Suraiev officiating. Interment followed in the St. James Russo Orthodox Cemetery – Mundare. Memorial donations may be made to the “Russo Greek Orthodox Church of St. James-Mundare.”

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

LEBITKO, Annette August 31, 1933 - February 26, 2013 In Loving Memory of Annette Lebitko We thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.

We think of you in silence, and often speak your name.

We all have memories in our minds, like pictures in a frame.

We remember your joking humor, always with a smile.

You were taken from us way too quickly, wait, we will see you in awhile.

Loved forever, Your family

KUTRYK, Francis In loving memory of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Francis Kutryk, who passed away February 25th, 1992.

It’s been twenty-six years that passed us by.

The treasure of your memory, will never fade or die.

In silence we will shed a tear, And ask the reason why.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps of the Angels drawing near.

As each and every day goes by, We think of you awhile, And always in our hearts will keep, The memory of your smile.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

The flowers and leaves may wither, The golden sun may set, But the hearts that truly love you, Are the ones you won’t forget.

Stay safe in the arms of Jesus, Till we meet.

Forever in our hearts; Ed and Rose Jacula, Ernie and Jan Cheremshynski, Russell and Betty Berezanski, Anton Kutryk and their families.

ance and no registration and the driver also had outstanding warrants.

Violation tickets were issued for court.

February 17 15:52 – While on patrol, member conducted a query on a Sask. License plate. Registration showed expired.

The Vehicle was not registered or insured. Tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed.

16:52 – Complaint of an impaired driver approaching Vegreville. The vehicle was located, observed swerving and driving on the wrong side of the road. The driver was arrested for impaired. This matter is still under investigation.

February 18 17:50 – Member observed a male driving a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted. The male was a suspended driver. A violation ticket was issued and the vehicle seized for 30 days.

During the week there were 5 false alarms, 4 false 911, 2 animal strikes totalling 80 calls for service.

OBITUARY

STRAP, Annie Karolka (nee Semeniuk) January 1, 1942 – February 3, 2018 It is with great sorrow and love that the family of Ann announces her sudden passing on February 3, 2018, at the age of 76 years.

Forever dearly missed by her children: Elizabeth (Vern Bogdanski), Alec (Darlene), Arlene (Brian McKenzie), Darlene (Greg Osinchuk), Bernadine (Darwin Jones) and Kenneth (Colette).

Mom was blessed with a growing family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Olga, brother Joe (June) and brother-in-law Norm; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Alex, parents John and Mary Semeniuk, sister Liz, brother-in-law Jake, nephew Darryl and son-in-law Terry.

A Funeral Service was held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Pastor Kevin Williams officiating.

Interment followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery of New Buchach with Very Rev. Don Bodnar officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta”, “Stars” or a charity of one’s choice.

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

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News Advertiser PAGE 21 Cortnee Cunningham Submitted H.A. Kostash School’s Grade 1 and 2 class recognized Chinese New Year this week. To celebrate this cultural event the children went to the Maple Garden Restaurant to enjoy a Chinese lunch.

Mr. and Mrs. Ren shared Chinese traditions, special wishes in red envelopes and a delicious meal was served.

The children thanked the Rens by presenting Chinese lanterns to them. Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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Cortnee Cunningham Submitted Mrs. Cunningham’s Grade One class at H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake celebrated the 100th Day of School on February 13th. Students began the day by making necklaces with 100 beads,

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Legacy4Health Walking Group Awards

Legacy4Health Walking Group Award Winners-not all winners in photo and in no particular order-Irvin Cowan, Jim Nicholson, Terry Kubin Marlene Podoborozny George Barclay, Janet Duckett, Fred Duckett,Ruby Kassian, Sylvia Krawchuk, Tena Braun, Don Serediak, Shirley Labrie, Eleanor Humeniuk, Peter Thompson, Hal Ottmeier, Jeanne Yakimyshyn-, Gladys Palahniuk,Bev Homeniuk,Barb Woodall, Ron Homeniuk,Melva Hossay, Eunice Henderson, Robert Paul, Gordon Kosheier, and Arnie Larson. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Walking benefits a person’s physical and emotional health. Legacy4Health Walking Group is meant to give participants a safe indoor walking environment where they can also socialize and have fun. It’s held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday at Vegreville Centennial Library’s gymnasium.

February 13’s event included an awards presentation where many walk-

ers received awards for the number of times they walked in the group. Irvin Cowan earned the highest award for his dedication to the group because he has been walking since it started 13 years ago. Irvin was recognized for showing up to take part in 1050 sessions.

Other award winners were Jim Nicholson who showed-up to walk for 850, Terry Kubin participated in 800 sessions, Marlene Podoborozny for 750, George Barclay for 600, Janet

Duckett-550, Fred Duckett-550, Ruby Kassian-450, Sylvia Krawchuk-400, Tena Braun-300, Don Serediak-450, Shirley Labrie-350, Eleanor Humeniuk-300, Peter Thompson 300, Hal Ottmeier-350, Jeanne Yakimyshyn200m Gladys Palahniuk-100, Bev Homeniuk-150, Barb Woodall-150, Ron Homeniuk-100, Melva Hossay-150, Eunice Henderson-150, Robert Paul100, Gordon Kosheier-100, and Arnie Larson for 150 walking sessions.

Food Bank Celebrates 25 Years in Vegreville

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser “Anyone can be struck by the need for food at any time, and it is important for communities to have the ability to fill that need,” commented Joanna Karczmarek, the food bank’s administrative assistant, when asked about the importance of having a food bank.

Vegreville’s food bank has been open since 1993, and even having gone through changes and developments since then, has been able to provide the availability of food for those in need, thanks to the generosity of the citizens of Vegreville.

The 25th-anniversary donation boxes collected a whole car full of food over the course of the day. Because of the many homes in Vegreville and the surrounding area who donated, it was truly a Families-helping-families day on February 19th.

Food Bank Celebrates 25 Years in Vegreville 1- Volunteers Marion Coppock and Anthony Kisilevich help children spin the wheel for a prize!

Food Bank Celebrates 25 Years in Vegreville 2- Food Bank Employee Joanna Karczmarek poses by the photo booth she made for family’s to enjoy at the Food Bank’s anniversary corner.

Volunteers Marion Coppock and Anthony Kisilevich help children spin the wheel for a prize!

Food Bank Employee Joanna Karczmarek poses by the photo booth she made for family’s to enjoy at the Food Bank’s anniversary corner.

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Veteran’s Rally The Prime Minister responded: “[Those veterans] are asking for more than we are able to give right now.”

And just yesterday, the Prime Minister and the Liberals defeated a sensible bill that would have required the government to ensure veterans and their families are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

I think our veterans and their families deserve better than that.

During my speech today, February 15, 2018 I called on the Prime Minister to apologize to Canada’s veterans, including those in Lakeland, for his insensitive remarks. I told the stories of Cliff Espetveidt from Marwayne, Fred Roddick from just west of Viking, and William McGregor from Bonnyville.

I talked about John Karwandy from Vermilion, and Jack Leighton from Kitscoty. These are just some of the veterans in Lakeland who deserve better than the accusation that they are asking for too much.

While our veterans rallied together on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and at the Cenotaph in Vegreville, I kept them in my hearts as I spoke in support of all Veterans in Lakeland and across Canada.”

Shannon Stubbs sent a representative to the Febraury 15th Rally in Vegreville, to show her support for our local troops.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser A sparse handful of the Veterans in Vegreville gathered together at the Vegreville cenotaph to protest against the changes the Trudeau government is making to the compensation and insurance plans for members of the military. They united themselves with those throughout Canada, and shared in their grievance at the way things are about to be changed… and the necessity for them not to. While the proposed lump sum of money to be given to a Veteran when they leave the military would pay them in full, it would not sustain them for long. Not when they have already given life limb, and in some cases, employability for the sake of their country. “We aren’t asking for more,” said one veteran, who gave 14 years of service, “we are only asking for something a little more stable; what

was promised to us when we first joined the military.”

MP Shannon Stubbs sent her support to the Vegreville and surrounding veterans, “As your Member of Parliament, I am responsible for representing your interests and holding the government accountable. I would like to thank all of our veterans, their families and supporters of our veterans who attended the rally both in Vegreville and Ottawa today, February 15, 2018. This issue is very important to me and just today I called on the Prime Minister to apologize for his recent comments to a young PPCLI veteran during an event in Edmonton.

That young man, injured in service to Canada, asked the Prime Minister why the Liberals were forcing wounded veterans to go to the courts to get the support they need.

And Many More!

Hospital manager Colleen shares a birthday with Sister Aloysi, and while she didn’t reveal her age, she did joke that “My goal is to be 105!

And I just hope that I will be happy like Sister Aloysi.”

Blowing out the candles! 105

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Sister Aloysi of St. Joseph’s in Mundare celebrated her 105th birthday on February 16th at the Mundare Hospital. Her relatives, friends, fellow sisters, other hospital residents, and the hospital staff all joined her for a party on her special day.

“I am only sorry that I can’t thank you enough. I might not be able to speak very well, but I can pray, and so I will keep all of you in my prayers.” The birthday girl exclaimed her joy and gratitude for the presence of all the guests and the part they played in making number 105 a birthday to remember.

Everyone who interacted with her felt as though it was their own birthday party, as she made sure to make all her guests feel like the guest of honor.

The Hospital Auxillary gifted Sister Aloysi with a prayer shawl they made for her, with love ‘knit into every stitch,’ and read her a note they had attached about the love of her God following her all the days of her life.

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Hockey Day in Vegreville The red team.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Excitement was coupled with benevolence when A.L. Horton School hosted the ‘Hockey Day in Vegreville’ event all day long on February 15.

This event generated $3,720 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

The event kicked-off with an assembly where the entire school body attended the opening ceremony which was introduced in traditional hockey game style.

The emcee was 6th-grade teacher Mr. Murray Howell.

Each player from the red and blue team was introduced as they ran into the gym which was met with cheering from the spectators.

Everyone sang O’ Canada which was followed by Howell introducing the two captains-Austin Ezio and Sam Skiftun who were chosen because they collected the most pledges. Austin and Sam started the ceremonial face-off.

After this, all students went back to their classes except the 66 Grades three and four’s students who participated in the game.

This event is in union with 40 brave and talented hockey players who are challenging the Guinness World Record and playing The World’s Longest Hockey Game at Saikers Acres. This 10-day hockey game is raising money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation which will go towards pediatric cancer research.

Country 106.5 broadcasted the game. February 15 was also the day that the school celebrated 100 Days in School, Teddy Bear Day and some kindergarten’s students acknowledged Valentine’s Day.

The blue team.

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Above Left and Bottom Right: Grades three and four’s play hockey.

Right: Teacher, Miss.

Giebelhaus helps students with the score clock.

Above Right: Hockey Day in Vegreville 9-Students sing O’ Canada.

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PLC Blasts in Red Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Childhood is a time of love. Parent Link Centre (PLC) provides a triple dose of this as children love to play, learn, and connect with other kids.

The monthly theme program for February 5 was Blast of Colour Red where they had a potluck threaded with red foods, games, crafts, and activities, all devoted to the colour red.

Families brought in food and shared a meal together while they engaged in conversations. A parent, Angel Campbell brought in a caramel red velvet cake that she made.

There was also a sensory bin with a sandbox with rice for sand, red gems and red fuzzy things in it.

Program Supervisor for PLC, Jennifer Maiko red the children a story about Elmo. Then the kids went on a scavenger hunt where they searched for Elmo.

Maiko said they have had this theme this month for Valentine’s Day, to celebrate the colour red, and to teach the children about colours.

Inna and Veronika do a craft with their father, Alain Perez.

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Innisfree - Minburn 4-H Beef Club Report

Camille Kassian Club Reporter The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club held our monthly meeting in Minburn on February 7. Our Leader’s Tour was held on February 11. Everyone’s projects are looking good. On February 16 we had our public speaking competition at the Minburn Hall. There were some very interesting topics and everyone did very well. Thank you to all the judges who came to judge our speeches. In the Junior category Camille Kassian placed first, Bradley McLaughlin placed second and Madeline Nott placed third. In the Intermediate category, Tyson Rudolf placed first, Carson Kassian second and Alex Nott third. In the Senior category Megan Rudolf placed first, Morgan Nott placed second, Logan Nott placed third and Courtney Cannan placed fourth.

Our first place speakers will be moving on to the District Communications Competition in Vegreville on February 24. District curling will be held in Innisfree at the curling rink on March 4.

Our next meeting will be March 7 in Innisfree.

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Vegreville Shines in Family Fun Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent When families enjoy doing activities together, it helps them to bond and create memories. Town of Vegreville and Family Community Support Services (FCSS) partnered with community organizations to offer town-wide activities for free or at low-cost for Family Day on February 19.

The day breezed in with a Pancake Breakfast which was hosted by the Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn at Vegreville Social Centre.

A photo booth, prize wheel and information table was at the Vegreville Social Centre which was offered by the Vegreville Food Bank to celebrate their 25th Anniversary of service to the community.

Vegreville Social Centre was also home to the fun activity zone and the entertainment stage presented a lot of performances by Perogies and Jam’s artists and other musicians which included Randy Kereliuk and Rob Hughes, Mary Leonty (Poetry Corner), Hannah Gazso who won the Country 106.5 Search Search in August 2017, Reverent Blues which included Pastor Steve Williams on vocals who was accompanied by his two sons, Ethan and Logan, Debbie Fedoruk Singers which included Odelia Rayavarapu, Delaney Shewchuk, Chelsea Malabanan, Jessie Zeleny, Abigail Bellamkonda, Shelby Magnus, and Megan Hoyteniuk. Other musicians who performed were Werezuk Family, Val Thibault, Wayne Camantigue, Roger Harrison, and Abby K. A concession hosted by Vegreville Transportation Services Society was available for all the hungry souls.

A warming outdoor fire gave people a chance to roast marshmallows and hot-dogs.

Citizens who were willing to brave the cold went on a hay-ride brought by Vegreville Agricultural Society.

All day outdoor skating was around for people at the Kinsmen Outdoor Rink and free Family Skating was available at Vegreville Arena.

A road hockey game by Jr. B. Rangers and Jumpstart was played near Vegreville Social Centre.

Also, free family games and glow bowling was at Vegreville Bowling Lanes.

A free family fun afternoon was presented by the Senior Sunshine Club of Vegreville.

And a free family swim was offered by Vegreville Aquatic Centre.

The family swimming and skating were sponsored by Vegreville Rotary Club.

Clockwise from top right: - Roger Harrison sings.

- Auntie, Amy Petlock teaches her two nephews, Logan and Ashten Bryson and her son, Ethan Petlock how to do floor curling at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville.

- The Sienersand and Brophy’s families enjoy the pancake breakfast.

- Lincoln Schmitt plays on the little tyke slide during free family swim at the Vegreville Aquatic Centre - A little darling bounces in the bouncy castle.

- Heather Robblee helps her one-year-old son, Silas to bounce in the bouncy castle.

- A father helps his young child to learn to skate.

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Let’s Make Some Noise!

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Music is just plain good for children’s all around development! Parent Link Centre (PLC) presented a brief program-Music-Let’s Make Some Noise on February 15.

Children started off by participating in a craft where they created their own banjo and tambourine.

After this, the children learned about the concepts of rhythm and timing.

They used the instruments they made to put the beat to use with sing-along songs- ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,’ ‘Baa, Baa, Black Sheep’, and ‘The Bear Went over the Mountain’ Program Supervisor for PLC, Jennifer Maiko said this program helps develop children’s fine motor skills and creativity while it gets them to learn to enjoy music.

Above Right: Let’s Make Some Noise 2-Outreach Coordinator for PLC hugs her daughter, Mya while Program Supervisor for PLC helps Ava Homeniuk, Alex Symons, Clayton Symons and mother, Rhonda Symons create their instruments.

Right: Program Supervisor for PLC holds-up the banjo and tambourine the children will create.

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Picture of Love at Vegreville Care Centre

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Above: Hospital Auxiliary Ladies-Phyllis Tarapacki, Olga Ewanchuk, and Marian Lemiski get the cake ready to serve.

Left: Musician, Tony Mapa performs popular music.

Right: (Left-to-right) Residents of Vegreville Care Centre-Mary Frebrow and Ethel Miller.

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“People need to love other people, maintain a positive attitude, and find love within themselves.” Were the words of Phyllis Tarapacki, a member of Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Association Ladies.

People were encircled by love and all the decorations that represented it at the Birthday and Valentine’s Day celebration for residents of Vegreville Care Centre.

Musician, Tony Mapa who used to work at Vegreville Care Centre as recreation assistance brought the event to a cheerful beginning by performing popular music from the sixties.

Mapa then played Happy Birthday and people sang along to wish the residents-Rose Kotowich, Anne Willmer, Ethel Miller and Murray Rempel who celebrated and will be celebrating a birthday in the month of February a happy birthday.

Hospital Auxiliary Ladies-Phyllis Tarapacki, Olga Ewanchuk, and Marian Lemiski who were all dressed up in red attire to represent Cupid served cake, coffee and tea to everyone. Vegreville Hospital Auxiliary Ladies deliver cakes once a month for each month of the year to the residents.

Recreation’s staff and residents also made sure to decorate the recreation room in Valentine’s style.

Innisfree Curling Submitted

Innisfree School Hosts Highway 16 Curling Play-downs The Innisfree Curling Rink was a happening place on Thursday, February 15. Nine curling teams from Innisfree, Mannville, Vermilion, Kitscoty, Marwayne & Paradise Valley competed for the Highway 16 banner. There were a lot of great shots made throughout the day as teams competed for the right to represent the North at the Buffalo Trail Public Schools Curling Finals in Kitscoty on February 22. In the semi-finals, the team from J.R. Robson School faced off against the Mannville team while the two

Innisfree teams played one another. In the medal round, Mannville played one Innisfree team for the bronze medal.

J.R. Robson played the other Innisfree team for the Gold medal. The Mannville team, skipped by Jett Smith, won the Bronze medal over one Innisfree team. While the other Innisfree team, skipped by Tyson Rudolf, won the gold medal in dramatic fashion with a double raise to the button in an extra end. The team from J.R. Robson went home with the silver medal. Congratulations to all the curlers and good luck to the four teams moving on to the finals.

Gold Medal/Banner Winners – Skip – Tyson Rudolf, Third Madison Isley, Second Tristan Neil, Lead Kiera Comeau

J R Robson Team – Silver Medal Winners