Vegreville News Advertiser - February 27, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 9

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Friday Night Fever Relief

See story on page 15 Junior A Hockey in Vegreville

Duane Steele at the Paragon

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RCMP files from February 18 - 24 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser February 18

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02:25 – Members responded to a disturbance at a residence where they found a male who was known to them and was on probation. The male was in breach of his conditions and was arrested.

14:26 – Report of an erratic driver on Hwy 16. A driver in a white SUV was attempting to run another vehicle off the road. He was reported to be tailgating, “brake checking” and slowing to 30 km/h. The two drivers then stopped and an altercation ensued which resulted in one driver punching the other. Members arrived and arrested both parties.

Criminal charges are pending.

17:00 – Report of a suspicious vehicle in a rural town. A vehicle was parked near the caller’s home for 20 minutes.

Members patrolled and located the vehicle and found no concerns.

17:45 – Report of a disturbance at a retail outlet. A customer was unsatisfied with his purchase of a cell phone. He was reported to be “throwing things around”, walked out at one point and then returned demanding a refund. The phone was damaged and missing accessories, however, the store issued a refund.

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09:23 - Report of a customer dropping his vehicle off at a local shop the night before. In the morning it was gone. The vehicle was equipped with GPS and was tracked to a Vegreville parking lot. The vehicle was recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.

10:02 – Report of a stolen tree. Sometimes during the night, a 9’ lighted willow tree was stolen from the front step of a residence. The investigation is ongoing.

14:45 – Report of someone breaking into a garage in Mundare. Members responded and found a male who had permission to be there working on his skidoo in an attempt to get it running.

16:02 – Enforcement officer conducted a stop on a snowmobile who was operating on the road in town limits. The rider was uncooperative and was issued tickets for operating without tickets or insurance.

February 20

09:54 – Report of a GM SUV that was stolen overnight. There was nothing left behind and the vehicle had been locked.

Still under investigation.

10:00 – Report of a 4 vehicle collision in Vegreville. An SUV failed to yield properly at a yield sign. Upon entering the intersection the SUV was struck by the first truck and then slid into 2 other

trucks at the intersection. Charges are pending on the driver of the SUV. 11:03 – Report of stolen firewood from a residence in Vegreville. Complainant states that approximately a cord of wood was stolen overnight.

19:19 – Report of an aggressive driver on Hwy 631 and RR 140. A blue Honda Civic was driving aggressively. Members attended but patrols turned up negative.

20:13 – Report of an injured deer in someone’s back yard. Members attended and located tracks from the back yard.

They followed the tracks to the outskirts of town where the tracks continued but members did not follow.

February 21

00:36 – Report of the attempted theft of cable off of a welding truck. The suspect vehicle is described as a black extended cab dodge truck with 2 males.

One was wearing a blue oilfield jacket with reflective stripes. The investigation is ongoing.

07:52 – Report of a break and enter overnight to a local business. A building, vehicles, and shed were all broken into.

The investigation is ongoing.

16:37 – Report of attempted theft of a truck from a parking lot. The vehicle was not locked but it was determined that the ignition was damaged. Items were missing from the truck. Still under investigation.

February 22

14:42 – Complaint of a suspicious vehicle that drove into the driveway. The driver got out, brushed the snow off of a parked truck and appeared to be reading the VIN number.

14:58 - Complaint of damage to a vehicle while parked overnight out of town. In the morning the driver started the truck and noticed that it did not sound right. After inspection, it was determined that the catalytic converters had been cut out of the exhaust. Still under investigation 16:22 – Complaint from a government office about a client who was being disruptive and refusing to leave. Members attended and mediated the situation and then transported the client voluntarily to the hospital for evaluation.

16:30 – Complaint received about a suspicious vehicle near the residence.

The property owner stated that he has seen the vehicle multiple times around midnight. When he drove towards the vehicle it fled. The complainant provided a description of the driver and that the vehicle was a silver Chevy Avalanche.

Members made patrols which turned up negative and advised the property owner on what to do if the vehicle returns.

17:30 – Call to report flames coming from a chimney at a neighbour’s house.

Members Located the contact information, called the property owner and it Was Determined that there was no fire in the chimney. There was only smoke coming from a controlled fire in the fireplace.

18:35 – 911 call from someone who reported hearing screaming, things being thrown around, doors slamming and a female saying “you’re never going to hit me again”. Members attended and found the male had left. They spoke to the female at the residence who stated that it was a verbal argument that lasted 10 minutes after which the male left.

The female said it was not physical. No criminal offence.

20:55 – 911 call from a complainant who was reporting that her heart was racing after taking THC pills. Her family was with her and waited with her while EMS attended. She was taken to the hospital accompanied by her mother where she was treated and then discharged in stable condition by a doctor.

February 23

02:59 – Report of a vehicle idling at a school parking lot. The caller was concerned with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Members attended and found the registered owner who was sober along with a friend inside the vehicle talking.

14:38 – 911 call about a domestic disturbance. The caller indicated that her common-law husband was threatening to kill her and smashed a cell phone.

Members attended and arrested the husband who was later released with conditions and documents for court.

19:00 – Complaint of 3 dogs on private property who was concerned for the safety of his cat. The complainant chased the dogs away but wanted police to talk with the owner of the dogs. Police talked to both parties. The matter was resolved and was left in the hands of the landlord.

22:43 – Report of someone hitting a guard rail on the overpass at a Vegreville exit. The vehicle was blocking traffic but there were no injuries. Members attended to control traffic until the vehicle could be removed.

February 24

13:15 – Report of 2 hay bales on a southbound lane of Hwy 36. The issue was referred to Encon who cleared the roadway. There is no indication as to the owner of the bales.

During the week there were 60 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 2 animal strikes.

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Vegreville Approved for New Jr. A Hockey Team Among the many potential locations, Vegreville sees possible benefits to a Western Canada Hockey League partnership Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After much deliberation, it has finally been announced via press release that the town of Vegreville stands among the approved municipalities to put forward a team in the Western Canada Junior A Hockey League.

Players for each team will be chosen from training camps later on in the year, with 14 import players from Europe allotted to each team as well as players from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia who make the cut.

International Expansion Director Derek Prue said that the league is excited to continue working with the town to explore the feasibility of a Junior A team.

“Vegreville’s geographic position is ideal, as we have teams in Cold Lake and Meadow Lake already,” Prue said, “As well, Vegreville’s long and storied hockey history makes us excited to add them to our list of potential teams for 2019-2020.”

Following rumours that a Junior A team would take away important ice time from Vegreville Skating Club,

Vegreville Minor Hockey Association, and the Junior B Rangers, Prue acknowledged that they have looked into these concerns. “Ice time is a concern for pretty much every municipality.

We’ve met with the mayor and Town representatives to ensure that there will be enough ice time for everyone.”

As the Junior A players will be fulltime on the ice, their practice would fill a lot of the mid-day blanks in the arena schedule four days of the week.

Mayor Tim MacPhee said that the opportunity could be an overall positive for Vegreville, as long as it works for scheduling. “Discussions at this point have been preliminary,” the Mayor stated, “But some key things the team could add to the community is utilizing the rink in the daytime, and attracting more people to come and watch their games. As well, the players will need places to live, and if all goes through, we will be looking for billet families to host them.”

Team Manager Bryan Brown, formerly head coach of the Vegreville Junior B Rangers, says that they will be making a presentation to Town Council

This Year’s Gun Show - Best Ever Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Friday and Saturday the Vegreville Wildlife Federation hosted countless guests from across the country for their 17th annual gun show at the Vegreville Social Centre.

Daryl Sapp, president of the Vegreville Wildlife Federation, said that this year’s event was their best yet.

“Every table was booked this year before we even had a chance to use our advertising budget,” said Sapp, “We’ve also seen raised numbers in firearms compared to last year, over the number of accessory vendors.”

He reported that there also seemed to be more attendees, almost standing shoulder-toshoulder on Saturday morning. The official numbers, however, would not be counted until after the event.

Several lobbyist groups for gunowner rights also attended to spark conversations with gunowners about C-71, and what they can do to protect their right to own and use firearms.

“We had a lot of good conversations last year,” said Pat Doyle, Regional Director for the Canadian Shooting Sports Association. “It’s worthwhile to come back to try

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on March 5th, and will officially know one way or the other following that meeting.

Brown says he is excited to see the team move forward. “I never wanted to split from the hockey world in Vegreville, and look forward to this new venture for the Town. The WCHL is known for working with municipalities, and supporting local talent, schools, and business as much as possible.”

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SNC Lavalin - The Saga Continues Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion On the surface, one might wonder what all the fuss is about with the SNC Lavalin file at the federal government. The answer is simple. It is about votes.

If SNC Lavalin is found guilty in court, they would be barred from federal contracts for 10 years. While on its own, for a company of this size it would not be that bad. However, SNC was already banned for bidding on contracts with the world bank. In 2013 a 10-year ban on bidding any contracts around the world was issued. This was also related to Libya. Another ban at home would have a large impact on a cumulative effect.

SNC Lavalin is not new to this. They already have faced numerous charges in relation to a $1.3 billion Montreal hospital construction project won by SNC-Lavalin. Former SNCLavalin CEO Pierre Duhaime pleaded guilty on Feb. 1, 2019, to a single charge of helping a public servant commit a breach of trust. Executive Ben Aissa pleaded guilty in July 2018 to a single charge of using forged documents.

According to an agreed statement of facts, in 2009 SNCLavalin transferred $22.5 million to Arthur Porter, then-CEO of the hospital SNC-Lavalin is also under RCMP investigation for a $127 million federal contract to maintain Montreal’s Cartier bridge and between 2004 and 2011, SNC-Lavalin also paid over

$100,000 in illegal donations (since repaid) to the federal Liberal Party.

The Plot Thickens Some feel that the deferred prosecution agreement or deferral law - Bill C-74 which was enacted in June of 2018 was made with SNC in mind. While Canada followed in the steps of other countries the bill came in via the omnibus budget so that it was approved en-masse. This process raised questions for many.

In the past two years, SNC-Lavalin has had more than 50 meetings with the Trudeau government, according to the federal lobbyist registry, including 14 meetings with the Prime Minister’s Office staff. During that time, the company has not been shy about its goal of avoiding prosecution on the Libyan corruption charges.

So how is this about votes? Well, in 2011 in Quebec, the federal Liberals won only 7 seats. In 2015 they won 40 of the 78 seats in Quebec. A huge shift and one that helped them win their majority. Holding on to those seats is important and further alienating the west is of little consequence.

Trudeau has stated, “We will continue to stand up for the rule of law”. He should have added.... as long as it doesn’t impact our vote. How can anyone after seeing the culture of

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Political Values A good friend living in BC wants to return to Alberta as soon as he sells his house questioned why I moved over to the Alberta Party. I decided to share a portion of my response with you.

My values do not even come close to what Kenny stands for.

Furthermore, he is manipulated by influential war room reformers which does not turn me on. This province did very well under a center right platform, a platform which I grew under and supported that platform which matched my values. Even in the latter years of PC this platform swung much too far right and caused PC to become extinguished. So after reviewing the Alberta Party Platform I made the historic move and joined the Alberta Party.

In reality it will be a tremendous challenge for AP to win the coming election in spite of strong leadership and super candidates. Evolution time is needed for this to happen.

However recent elections throughout the globe did bring surprises. I feel UPC probably will win. I am very concerned with what may happen to Alberta. I am not a supporter of the

political values - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Name: Jennifer Rusu Occupation: waitress Likes; my kids, Netflix Dislikes: rude people, cold weather

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Covenant Health an Employer of Choice in Alberta Katrina Lingrell Communications – Covenant Health VEGREVILLE – Covenant Health has been named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers in 2019. The values and commitment that earned Covenant Health this award is reflected in the way St. Joseph’s General Hospital staff care for their patients.

“We are honoured to be recognized as a leading employer in Alberta,” says Covenant Health CEO Patrick Dumelie.

“This award is really a testament to the dedication and hard work of our teams.

Each day they come together to serve Albertans with compassion and integrity, and the result is excellent care and a workplace that attracts people who are committed to making a difference in their communities.”

From hospital care to seniors’ care to primary care, Covenant Health staff help keep Alberta’s communities strong by creating safe, healthy and fulfilling workplaces. “We’re thrilled to be named among the best and continue to meet the health needs of Alberta’s diverse rural communities. Our culture enables decision making at all levels, healthy relationships, personal and professional growth, ethical discernment and wellness,” says Tracy Sommerfeld, Senior Director of Operations for Rural Acute Health Services at Covenant Health.

Covenant Health is a health care partner serving the people of Vegreville. More than half of Covenant Health’s 17 facilities operate in rural Alberta communities, providing acute and continuing care services for patients and residents, as well as valuable employment for community members.

Alberta’s Top 75 Employers recognizes Alberta employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work based on criteria such as work atmosphere, employee benefits and professional development opportunities. Covenant Health has been recognized five times by Alberta’s Top 75 Employers.

Covenant Health is one of Canada’s largest Catholic health care organizations with over 15,000 physicians, employees and volunteers serving in 12 communities across Alberta. A major provider in Alberta’s integrated health system, Covenant Health works with Alberta Health Services and community partners to positively influence the health of Albertans through a broad range of programs and services.

Vermilion RCMP Investigate Oilfield Theft/Vandalism Near Mannville Cpl. Mike Dunsmore Media Contact – Vermilion RCMP Vermilion, AB - At approximately 9:00 PM on February 15, 2019 unknown person(s) entered an oilfield facility in the area of Highway 881 and Range Road 91. In an attempt to steal copper wire the culprit(s) caused extensive damages to the electrical wiring of the facility and caused an uncontrolled release of crude oil effluent. The product release was contained to the lease site by existing environmental precautions and is in the process of being remediated. Damages are estimated in the neighbourhood of $250 000.00 to

$300 000.00.

Witnesses in the area report seeing an older blue Dodge truck with four doors and tinted windows in the area, at the time of the offence.

The investigation is ongoing and police are asking if you have information about this incident to please call the Vermilion RCMP at 780-853-4441 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – February 27, 1929

Last fall an experiment was made by the Vegreville Hatcheries in the feeding, killing and marketing of cockerels co-operatively. This proved an unqualified success and gave encouragement to the co-operative idea of marketing poultry products in general. The extremely low prices of eggs in the local market in December and January gave a further impetus to this movement and recently a number of meetings of the Vegreville Accredited Flocks Association have been held with a view of forming an egg and poultry pool. At a meeting held last Saturday the formation of such a pool was agreed upon and as soon as all arrangements can be completed all the egg and poultry products of this association will be marketed co0operatively through their marketing committee.

The elevators in Willingdon are doing a rushing business lately.

Farmers are hauling here from within a few miles of Bellis, Mundare and Vegreville claiming they are getting a better grade and price here than anywhere else.

While on her way home Monday night, Mrs. Hollingsworth was passing the Central Wholesale and noticed a heater inside dangerously red. She immediately got in touch with the night constable who arrived on the scene and broke into the premises and soon had the heater under control. Mrs. Hollingsworth is to be congratulated on taking in the seriousness of the situation.

75 Years Ago – March 1, 1944

M. Adler, who is registrar in Vegreville and the district for Americans who have not been naturalized in Canada, calls the attention of those interested to the fact that if they have not registered they should do so promptly, giving reasons for their delay.

It cannot be too strongly emphasized that the American authorities are very strict about this matter of registration of their citizens, abroad as well as at home and that failure to register has unpleasant results.

Nobody heard; nobody know anything about it, until members of the staff of the New General Trading Co. went to work on Thursday morning, February 24th, and found that entrance had been made into the store, the safe had been “jimmied” open, money stolen and a lot of merchandise missing. The moneh loss was about $750 and the loss of merchandise is estimated at about $400, but it is impossible to determine any set figure.

50 Years Ago – February 27, 1969

Last Wednesday night the first Annual Family Night was held for Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Parents and friends with more than 150 attending. Displays of current projects from each pack were shown with pride by the boys themselves. Scoutmaster Wm. Skitch began the program by introducing Cubmaster Fraser McDougall; Assistants W. Walters, C. Grosfield, D. Rurka and the Green Pack and Cubmaster Gary Eddy; Assistants R. Adams, A. Erickson of the Grey Pack. Everyone enjoyed the two films on Boy Scout Jamborees and later cake and coffee.

A feature event of the Polar Bear Pow Wow set for Vegreville this Sunday is the dog race program which has been arranged. Dog races have never really been run as an event in this district although there certainly have been dog teams of all sizes and shapes here. The Vegreville Jaycees are being assisted with the promotion of the dog races by Labatt’s Alberta Brewery Limited who have generously donated trophies for the event.

J. Rourke, Acting District Director of Postal Services, Edmonton District, announced today the closing of the following Post Offices, in the Edmonton Postal District, effective 28th February, 1969.

Cookidge, Hercules, Inland, Kahwin and Rossignton.

25 Years Ago – March 1, 1994

Sgt. Neil Lowes of the Vegreville RCMP made a presentation from the proceeds of the Law Enforcement Torch Run to Nestor Gereliuk of Vegreville Special Olympics. This year’s annual run raised over $335 for the local Special Olympics program.

After a few years in hiatus, a street festival is planned for this year.

A Vegreville Chamber of Commerce committee is planning the event for June 10-11 to tie in with Farmer’s Day and the chuckwagon races at the exhibition grounds. The as-yet-unnamed event will be similar to the “Street Meet” events of the past. “There was a comment from some chamber members that Street Meet had been successful,” explained Peter Dobbie, an event organizer.

6 Students at Vegreville Composite Junior Senior High School were declared student of the month, Nick Fasek, Troy Iftody, George Mack, Keri Cowle, Laura Lefevre and Kristy Tillapaugh.

The boards of St. Joseph’s General Hospital and the Vegreville Long Term Care Centre are working on a plan to co-operate and streamline their operations. The boards have begun preliminary discussions on how each could better integrate their services to “reduce duplication and serve as a model for other health care providers,” states a joint press release.

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.

Revoking Birthright Citizenship Affects Everyone, not just Foreigners Jami Liew Contributor – EvidenceNetwork.ca There’s been a lot of talk about getting rid of birthright citizenship in Canada and the United States. President Donald Trump announced that he’ll issue an executive order and the Conservative Party of Canada passed a motion that, should they be the next federal government, birthright citizenship will be no more.

In the U. S., the president will have to contend with the fact that he can’t just unilaterally eliminate a right in the 14th Amendment of the constitution.

In Canada, birthright citizenship can be eliminated simply by amending or repealing parts of the Citizenship Act. In both countries, the preoccupation with ending birthright citizenship is tied to the argument that migrants are engaging in “birth tourism” and challenging the integrity of citizenship. But the facts say otherwise.

As Andrew Griffith, former director general at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, points out, fewer than 0.1 per cent of total births in Canada in the last 10 years (except 2012) involved births of children to foreign mothers. Griffiths concludes, “An impartial observer would conclude that there is currently no business case for changing Canada’s birth policy.”

Aside from the business case, what’s not talked about is how the elimination of birthright citizenship would affect not just migrants, but all of us.

Undoubtedly, such a policy would increase the number of stateless persons in Canada.

Every person born in Canada would have to apply for citizenship. More tax dollars would be needed to process the applications. Clerks would suddenly have the power to make substantive and legal determinations about the status of every person who applies for citizenship. Like

any administrative system, mistakes would be made. Bad or wrong decisions would be challenged in the courts at great expense to both the state and people affected. People would struggle with the fact that they are stateless in the interim.

Being stateless has serious implications.

Stateless persons have difficulty accessing education, employment, health care, social services and freedom of movement. Simple things like obtaining a bank account, cellphone account or registering birth, marriage or death are complicated, if not impossible. Stateless persons would be subject to arrest, detention and potential removal to places they may never have been to before.

The elimination of birthright citizenship would affect the most vulnerable the greatest: the indigent, less educated, those with mental illness, children in precarious family situations or wards of the state. These are the people who may not have the appropriate paperwork or proof that they do qualify for citizenship or they won’t have support for obtaining citizenship.

This one policy would create an expensive social problem for the state.

The elimination of birthright citizenship is then not an act to preserve or protect the integrity of citizenship. The policy is a dividing tool that fuels discrimination against those of different races and socio-economic classes. It’s a tool to delegitimize persons who have a genuine and effective link to Canada. It would create barriers to important rights that come with citizenship, including the right to vote.

We only need to look at how stripping citizenship and the denial of citizenship in other places of the world have encouraged discrimination, persecution and violence against stateless persons.

For example, the oppression of and the genocide against Rohingya was precipitated by their denial of citizenship in Myanmar, a country they called home for generations.

Canadians should be cautious when considering

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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club February Report Anna Homeniuk and Brittany Holt Club Reporters We had our monthly meeting on February 4, 2019. Topics discussed included our upcoming steer raffle and our club public speaking event.

On February 9, 2019, seven members attended You Be the Judge in Vermillion, AB. On February 12, 2019, club members participated in community service.

Our Club Communications event was held on February 18, 2019. Speech winners were as follows: first place junior Anna Homeniuk, second place junior - Brittany Holt, first

place intermediate - Jeanathan Cheremshynski, second place intermediate - Colt Cannan, and first place senior - Gabrielle Cheremynski. Some members chose to do a presentation rather than a speech, first place junior presenter was Madison Warawa, first place intermediate was Krystin and Ryan Ogrodnick, and first place senior was Hannah Albrecht and Sloane Cannan. All first place winners will be attending the district communications competition on March 2 in Mannville. Good Luck Members!

Our next meeting is on March 4, 2019.

birthright citizenship - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 the idea to get rid of birthright citizenship. It wouldn’t stop migrants from coming. Instead of making it harder to get citizenship, we should trust our well-oiled immigration system to deal with the entry of persons within our country.

Such a policy would not build confidence in the integrity of Canadian citizenship. Instead,

citizenship would be more precarious than ever before.

Canadians should also be mindful that Canada has signed onto the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, both of which obligate Canada not to create situations of statelessness.

My father was born stateless

because the state he was born into didn’t confer birthright citizenship. It affected his opportunity for education, employment and his mental health.

Being a child of a previously stateless person, I’m proof enough that welcoming stateless persons to Canada with the conferral of citizenship is the best way to build a nation.

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NFA representative Dwayne Gorniak said much the same thing. “We keep coming back to fight the good fight for law-abiding gun owners. Gun owners are an unnecessary target that the Liberals keep coming after when they should be focusing on gangs and gang-related violence.”

“And the pie is excellent,” his table partner, Callahan Charlton added.

In addition to some career vendors who sell everything from firearms to military surplus to handmade knives or accessories from bullet shells, some smaller vendors had varying reasons for hitting the Vegreville Gun Show.

One vendor, Fred Nelson from Ontario, said that he has been circuiting gun shows for the past year to sell off some of the 369 guns and 3 tons of ammunition he had accumulated over the years, to raise some extra money for a house he is building.

Glen Hill, a gun enthusiast from Saskatoon said that since selling his outfitting business he circuits many gun shows in Western Canada over weekends. “Alberta is a mainstay for me, and I always love coming back to Vegreville.”

Some vendors even signed up after visiting or volunteering in past years. Todd Ekvall, new field officer in Vegreville for the CCFR, said that he had a great experience working security last year and booked a table. “It’s good to be in a place with so many positive, like-minded people.”

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Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club Report Camille Kassian Club Reporter – Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef

The Innisfree Minburn 4-H Beef Club held our meeting on February 6, 2019 in Innisfree.

At our public speaking competition on February 8 in Minburn, everyone did really well. In our Junior category Madeline Nott got first and Owen Harder second. Bradley McLaughlin received first in junior presentations.

Camille Kassian was first in Intermediates, Carson Kassian second, and Alex Nott third. Tyson Rudolf was first in Seniors, with Courtney Cannan in second and Wyatt Harder in third.

Our club members are looking forward to a field trip on March 7 to the Lakeland College Dairy Learning Centre in Vermillion.

The Minburn 4-H district curling bonspiel will be held in Innisfree on

March 3. This is a fun day of curling for our district members. Our next meeting will be in Minburn on March 6, 2019.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My husband and I are both dog lovers, but our son took to liking cats. Despite our best efforts to convert him, he always wanted a feline friend. Last year for his birthday, we broke down and gave him a cat named Sparky as a gift. Immediately, they were buddies. Although Sparky lived inside, my son would take him outside for a walk on a leash.

One day while out, my son tripped on the curb and fell, accidentally letting go of the leash. By the time he picked himself up, Sparky had run off. I thought a neighbor or someone would have spotted the cat running with a leash in tow, but no one saw him. I've taken out several classified ads and posted signs around town, but no luck.

This is totally devastating to our son and I'm a wreck seeing him so sad. Is there anything else you can suggest to locate Sparky or help my son cope.

He's feeling very guilty about dropping the leash.

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Carry: It's tragic anytime a pet

is lost from its owners. You're on the right track by posting signs in the area, talking with neighbors and taking out a classified ad. The

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Reader Humor Packed Tight

Most cat lovers agree that having a feline friend can enhance your household. However, there's much debate on whether cats should live inside or outside.

According to leading animal associations, the average lifespan of an indoor cat is about 14 to 18 years.

Keeping them indoors protects the animal from many diseases and dangers from other predatory animals. Although an outdoor cat can help with controlling mice, rats or other rodents, their life span averages only 3 to 5 years.

My friends often make fun of me for how much I keep in my purse, but I'm absolutely lost without it. That's why I was devastated when I left it on the train the other day. Fortunately, a young man called to tell me he found it.

When I went to his house, he handed me a plastic garbage bag. I could see it had my empty purse and all of it's contents loosely tossed about inside it.

Realizing I was rather upset, he quickly tried to explain, "I had to empty your purse to find your phone number." Sounding desperate, he continued, "And no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get all of your stuff to fit back in!"

(Thanks to Doreen H.)

Dare to Compare more people that know Sparky is lost, the better your chances are for finding him.

Cash: There are a few other things you should do as well.

First, continue reading the classified ads. It's common for people to take out their own ad when they find a lost animal and not realize you placed one.

Carry: Also, check with the animal shelters in the area and leave them one of your flyers.

Sometimes lost animals are found and brought to them. And be sure to check back frequently as they can get busy and may not recognize your cat.

Cash: Since Sparky was lost

wearing a leash, continue searching around the area. Trailing a leash makes it likely for him to get caught on something nearby. It may be that Sparky is not far from home and just needs to be found.

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Rough Patch Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments Lately things have been a little rough around the farm. I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling the winter blues, but they seem to have hit a little harder

political values - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 far left nor far right (UCP) and with a majority win by UCP Albertans will be experiencing harsher life than that during the Klein era. Albertans will experience slashing which will cut programs and projects. With the flavour of politics currently underway in Alberta, a minority elected government will serve the Albertans the best. The situation which NDP created needs to be reined in also, not giving UCP an absolute mandate. By being a minority government the slashing will be kept in check to normalize Alberta.

Alberta Party will take many of the votes which were ear marked for NDP and Alberta Party will take a significant number of votes from Albertans who cannot accept the far right and currently are floating. Their platform and the reform philosophy which is somewhat hidden in fine print is not acceptable by many Albertans.

-- John Chomiak

Thanks for your letter John. With all parties in full election mode, we hope that voters do their research to decide on a party that best aligns with their values. - AB

this year. I think we’re all in need of some sun, warm weather, and cheer.

As I’m sitting here writing this, I’m watching my dogs play.

They run around like demons, nipping and clawing at each other, then flop, rest time. Ok, we’ve been laying here for a few minutes, time to go again! This goes on for hours sometimes.

I wish I had that energy!

I watch my rabbits in their cage. Pretty little girls, just sitting and watching me watch them. Reminds me, I have to bring them out later for a run. That should be fun. It occurs to me, who needs expensive toys and gadgets? I just watch my animals and they’re endless hours of entertainment! Oh yeah, Round 124 has started for the boys. Now, they’re playing tug-of-war with Ducky (an old stuffed duck Opee had when he was a baby. It lasted for this long but he’s almost done for). Opee’s dragging Jasper across the floor like he’s a

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mop. Hey, maybe I can attach a cloth to him and he can wash the kitchen floor! Darn, I’m coming up with some good ideas!

I glance outside and see the sun is shining. Cold out again today. Buses cancelled so my daughter is home. Yay! She can help me hobble around and do chores! Maybe this day isn’t a write-off after all. I’m a little down but I really try to find the good in a day. What can I do? What needs to be done? I do what needs to be done first, then chip away at the rest. I can only do the best I can with what I have. It’s all any of us can do really. So please remember, if you’re feeling down, you’re not alone. It will get better, and hopefully, we get some warm weather soon. We could all use that. Try to find humor and joy in the simple things. You’d be surprised what you think of, what you see, when you’re just sitting here writing!

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

OBITUARY

In Memoriam SENIUK, Mike June 14, 1935 - February 29, 2016 In memory of our dear husband and father.

You were always loving and kind, a great friend to all.

Even though time passes, our memories of you will always stay.

Loved and remembered everyday by Sophie, Don, Michelle, Darryl, Dylan and Jessica

CHMILAR, Marshall November 2, 1924 - March 3, 2015 Just when his days seemed brightest, Just when his hopes seemed best, God called him from amongst us To his eternal rest.

Sadly missed, but God knows best.

Love your family.

BOISJOLI, Shirley-Anne (Werenka) December 1, 1946 – January 11, 2019 Shirley-Anne Boisjoli (Werenka) of Vegreville, Alberta, born in Two Hills passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 72 years.

Survived by her son Allen-Nelson Boisjoli 47, and her two grandchildren Tiel-Jasmin 14, Seth-Milton 13; one sister Marie and two brothers Lawrence and Ernie; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Alex and Anne Werenka. Cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating.

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

URICHUK, Marian October 13, 1939 – February 25, 2019 On Monday, February 25, 2019, Marian Urichuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 79 years.

Marian is survived by her loving family, her husband of 61 years Walter; three sons Terry, Valerian (Evonne) and Gregory (Liz); five grandchildren Katlynn, Britney, Robyn, Kassidy and Ryan; one brother Marvin (Judy); sister-in-law Debbie Hrudey; along with numerous relatives and friends. Marian was predeceased by her parents Dmetro and Ann Hrudey; daughter-in-law Judy; brother Ron; parents-in-law Mike and Maria Urichuk; brother-in-law John (Ann) and sister-in-law Martha.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Fr. Peter Haugan officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.”

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

BARON, Bill In loving memory of my special husband/best friend who passed away 3 years ago today A cluster of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God had spared you But with a few more years.

Thanks for the years you gave us And the happy times that We’ve shared, We only pray that when you left us You knew how much we cared.

It’s lonely here without you We miss you more and more each day For life is not the same, Since you went away.

Until we meet again I will miss you every day, your loving wife Always Marianne Baron

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

Time has passed so quickly since you left us, it’s now twenty-seven years.

A cluster of precious memories Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing that God had spared you If only a few more years.

It is such a helpless feeling, Where there is nothing one can do.

To bring back all these yesterdays, That were so filled with you.

It is sad to walk the road alone Instead of side by side.

But to all those comes a moment When the ways of life divide.

But you’ve brought a happiness With which we’ll never part.

God’s garden must be beautiful For He has you in His keeping, And we have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren: Ed and Rose Jacula, Ernie and Jan Cheremshynski, Russell and Betty Berezanski, Anton Kutryk, and their families.

CHMILAR, Olga March 3, 2010 Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years.

Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room.

Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day.

Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a wife’s, mother’s and baba’s love is a blessing.

In death it still can last.

Forget your troubles and your worries, They are mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door.

Nine years have now passed and we still miss you so much.

Your loving husband Joe, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

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BATES, Donald Hope Donald Hope Bates, husband, father and friend, returned to his heavenly home on February 22, 2019 at the age of 84.

Donald was born in Calgary, Alberta October 11, 1934, to John Orville Bates and Mary Hope. Donald met the love of his life, Annie Brown in Nelson, B.C. They married in 1956 after dating 3 years and being engaged for 3 years. Don looks forward to spending eternity with her after spending 62 years together on earth.

Don leaves behind a legacy of faith, love and hard work.

He was a dedicated husband, father and provider to his family. His sense of humor brought a smile to all who knew him.

Don was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a strong testimony that families will be together forever. Family who have gone before and family who have come and are still coming, have always been of great importance to him.

Don is survived by his wife, Annie and his children, The 4L’s; daughters Laurie (Bryon Summers), Lynne (Lee McClung), Leslie (Kelly Anderson); and son, Logan (Jolayne); along with 20 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children, twins, Clayton and Carol; his parents, Orville and Mary Bates and his four siblings.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in BOW ISLAND CHAPEL, 309 Westview Cres.

Bow Island. A viewing will be held before the funeral from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

On Saturday, March 2, 2019 Don will be buried in the Queens Park Cemetery in Calgary, Alberta, not far from their infant twins.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the L.D.S. Humanitarian Fund or a charity of your choice.

To send a condolence please visit www. salmonandsons.ca

EMBERG, Shirley Anne Kostiuk May 16, 1951 – January 30, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Shirley Anne announce her passing on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Smoky Lake, Alberta. She will be deeply missed by her children, Glenn Woycheshyn and Vern Benjaminson; grandchildren, Reece and Makena Woycheshyn; partner, Hugues Dame; siblings, Wayne Kostiuk (Heather), Gladys Grosh (Mike), Debbie Kostiuk, Barry Kostiuk (Chris) and Joann Weston (Malcolm); as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Shirley Anne is predeceased by her parents, Edward and Ann Kostiuk; son, Will Hickey and husband Malcolm Emberg.

Shirley grew up in Melfort, Saskatchewan, spending her adult years between British Columbia and Alberta. Her passions were the mountains, her flowers/plants, and her animals; especially her chickens. Her beautiful smile and her kind heart will be missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Serenity Funeral Service 9914 - 103 St. Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Phone: 780-998-1422

SNC lavalin - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 corruption even think that SNC should be cut a deal?

It seems that the Prime Minister is doing a dance and not doing it very well. You can watch a video of parliament when the Liberals are being questioned and it is truly ridiculous. I want my money back. It is absurd to think that our tax dollars fund this farce. When asked yes-or-no questions Trudeau and various members gave answers that are all too common.

Answers that are often ambiguous and have nothing to do with the question asked. This consumed time.

Time that COULD have been spent engaging those who traveled from Alberta in a convoy to shed light on the impact the west is feeling over the various pipeline issues and outright attack on the petroleum industry.

While the convoy was in Ottawa, I think the Liberals were scarce while other politicians met with the protesters and even spoke at the rally.

The bulk of Liberal MPs are attempting to spin the current scandal as some sort of “nothing to see

here” non-issue.

In the House of Commons after a motion calling for a public inquiry into the matter was defeated (Liberals DO have a majority), Jody Wilson-Raybould made a statement which received a standing ovation by everyone EXCEPT her Liberal counterparts.

Jody Wilson-Raybould: “I have said that I am seeking counsel on this matter of what I can and cannot say, I understand fully that Canadians want to know the truth and want transparency.

Privilege and confidentiality are not mine to waive, and I hope that I have the opportunity to speak my truth.”

This could be a lot of pre-election smoke but one only needs to submit this to the “Duck Test”. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.

Wilson-Rayould is now set to testify on SNC-Lavalin affair on Wednesday; possibly with one hand tied behind her back.

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Quinten Albrecht Club Reporter – Holden 4-H Beef Thanks to the efforts of the Tofield 4-H club in hosting this year’s competition, the Beaver District Public Speaking competition was held on February 24, 2019.

Everyone enjoyed the fun competition, followed by an excellent meal.

Holden Beef Club Members that participated at the Beaver District Public Speaking competition.

(L to R) Kaitlyn Rude and Kathleen Komarnisky Sr Public Speaking, Joe Roulston Sr Presentation, Katie Hrabec Intermediate Public Speaking, Kate Albrecht Jr Public Speaking, Quinten Albrecht Intermediate Public Speaking, Zane Gunderson Jr Presentation.

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Duane Steele Brings the Legend of George Jones to Paragon Theatre Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Sunday, February 24 the Beaver Regional Arts Society held another of their program performances at the Paragon Theatre in Holden with the classic country crooning of Duane Steele as he made his way along for the “Legend of

George Jones” tour, which he has journeyed through much of Western Canada.

Steele offered insights into the stories and lifestyle of Country music’s icon George Jones, who was known not only for his enormous impact on country music throughout the 20th century, but his lifelong struggle with drug and alcohol addictions, many divorces, and otherwise shenanigans.

Along with his band, the Tone Boys – whose name is a clever nod to the Possum’s own band The Jones Boys – Steel wowed the audience with his covers of George Jones classics White Lightning, The Window Up Above, She Thinks I Still Care, The Race is On, You’re Still in My Mind, Love Bug, A Picture of Me (Without You), Once You’ve Had the Best, The Grand Tour, No Show Jones, He Stopped Loving Her Today, Always Get Lucky With You, Tennessee Whiskey, Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?, One Woman Man, I don’t Need no Rocking Chair, and Choices. Special guest and Edmontonian actress/musician Andrea House provided Tammy Wynette’s vocals for iconic duets Gold Wedding Ring and We’re Gonna Hold On. Duane Steele also performed some of his own hits from recent album Dirt and Dreams, such as Brave.

The band was made up of many talents, with Brennan Waters on piano, Dustin Roy on Bass, “king of cool, doctor of rhythm,” Joey MacIntyre on drums, John Theil on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and harmony vocals, Mark Whitehead on steel guitar, fiddle, and acoustic guitar.

After the performance, those who attended the event were invited for a steak dinner for a small fee, to eat with the artist and enjoy their Sunday evening as a group.

The Beaver Regional Arts society yearly program is almost at a close, with one final musical performance in March before hanging their hat for the summer months.

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Cabin Fever Dance Brings Life to a Derwent Friday Night Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The evening of Friday, February 22, the Derwent Agricultural Society killed some cabin fever with a dance at the Derwent Community Centre.

This event was the second annual Cabin Fever dance, and the third of what the Agricultural Society hopes to be many such events, catered to the local crowd who love to dance. “A lot of the people who come out to this go to the jamborees throughout the area. It’s a good crowd who love to be here,” said organizer Debbie Schafers.

Schafers also shared that since the new board was elected to the Agricultural Society executive, they have been focused on breathing life back into the hamlet of Derwent with community events.

“We hadn’t held a dance in the community for ten years (before the first event),” said Schafers, “And a bunch of us love to dance. So, one day we were sitting around a table and decided to put on a dance in the middle of winter.”

President of the Agricultural Society Kevin Onysyk shared that throughout the year, the Derwent Agricultural Society are by no means idle; they run the hall, arena, and curling rink, as well as annual events Santa’s sleigh ride, Christmas market, Canada Day, and Farmers Day throughout the year. Their harvest dance was also a huge success.

Though struggling with the local forecast like many other events in recent weeks, the event saw a three-generational crowd of energetic dancers who enjoyed the music and dancing way into the night, jittering away any traces of February cabin fever. Grandparents dancing with their grandkids, younger adults arriving for a fun night out together, and a few guests who came just to watch the experienced dancers boogie around the floor.

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New Political Party Comes Forth with Candidate Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Newly-registered Alberta Advantage Party, founded by the former Wildrose Party’s own Marilyn Burns, has come forth with a candidate in the Fort

Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency for the next election.

Ron Malowany, originally from Viking, now resides in Mundare, Alberta, and is certain that the Alberta Advantage Party’s views will align with

what most Albertans believe to be true.

After high school graduation, he began a long career in the trades by well testing and hauling pipe. He continued to work carpentry in the family business until his father passed away.

He has also been involved in his community as a member of the volunteer firefighters for over twenty years, working as an EMT-A, and volunteering as a director for the Bruce Agricultural Society.

Ron is married, a step father, a journeyman electrician and helps out on the family farm. He enjoys fishing, hunting, carpentry and getting out to car shows with his Mustang.

As a former director with the Wildrose Party in the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville CA, Malowany says it became clear to him after the right-wing united to create the UCP, that the creation of a new provincial grassroots party was necessary in order for the many rural Albertans with hardworking values to be represented. Working with a group of dedicated individuals, Ron helped collect the over 8,500 petition signatures that were needed to register the Alberta Advantage Party (AAP) with Alberta Elections.

He is currently a provincial director on the AAP Executive Committee and a director on the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville CA. Malowany believes that all of this experience, as well as conversations he has had with many Albertans, give him the tools he needs to be a voice for people in the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville constituency. “I’m just a regular guy,” said Malowany, “But I definitely think that is the essence of a grassroots party; regular people fight-

ing for regular people.”

Under the slogan “Albertans for Alberta,” one would think the AAP would be in support of the widely-discussed separation of Alberta from Canada. But Malowany stressed that the AAP is all about fighting for Alberta’s place within her mother country. He quoted their mission statement; “Albertans want greater autonomy from Ottowa. The AAP will demand Alberta’s rights to select our own immigrants, in the same way Quebec already does. The AAP would also like to set up an Alberta Revenue Service to collect the Alberta portion of our taxes and halt sending Alberta’s portion of income tax to Ottowa.”

The party plans to lower taxes by increasing the Alberta Basic Personal amount credit to $24,120 for all Albertans, and return to a single flat personal income tax rate by 10.5 percent and the same for the corporate income tax rate.

Another part of the party’s constitution that Malowany thought people ought to know is that, having identified the accountability and integrity Albertan’s want from their politicians, “You should have the right to recall your elected official or leader.”

Molowany said little about the education and health sectors in interview, other than that they will put forth in legislature that all elderly couples stay together when entering care facilities.

If you can find their new website, their platform states many ideas regarding equalization payments, Gay Straight Alliance clubs in schools, as well as the education, agriculture, and energy sectors in Alberta that may be worth reading.

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Marvelous Maritime Musicians

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher are one of Canada’s National Music Treasures were the words Chair of Sunshine Club Entertainment Committee and Emcee, Don Harfield used to describe these world-renowned Prince Edward Island musicians at their February 24’s concert at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre.

Passion for what musicians do never passes by unnoticed as the instant a person heard Richard’s performance they knew he had fun playing the fid-

dle and Gordon was a great-hearted performer who accompanied him on guitar. As well, Gordon was also the featured vocalist and Richard sang along to a few tunes too.

The audience was treated to music from the East Coast, originals, and traditional where each one carried a different flavor.

Richard and Gordon dived in with an energetic performance of Jigs in E Minor which was as sensational as the powerful waves of the ocean.

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World Renowned PEI Musicians, Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher perform.

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MHCB at Baby Talk most caregivers have fairly natural bonds with their babies who lead to more secure attachment and their ability to regulate emotions and lead to healthy mental health. It is not necessary a cause and effect.

Williams then showed the video, “The ‘Still Face’ Experiment” which showed a mother responding in a positive manner to her baby and later, ignoring her baby. When the mother ignored her infant, the baby used all her abilities to get the mother to response back yet when the mother didn’t response, the baby eventually reacted with negative emotions and showed signs of stress. Finally, the mother responded like normal and the baby adjusted normally. It was stated that this only affects the baby when there is no chance the caregiver will interact and respond in a positive manner again.

Williams later walked the parents through the mother’s mental health and how talk therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness helped this. She said if a mother practices this and models emotional regularity, she can adjust to her baby’s moods and help her baby and child act this way too. Williams, who is a yoga instructor, then took the parents and children on an interactive session of baby yoga.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The first few years of a child’s life are very critical to their development. For this reason and more, it is essential that the child’s primary caregiver responses to the child in a positive way.

The February 20’s Baby Talk program at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre presented a special Guest Speaker, Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Coach, Shelane Williams who just started working for MHCB in Vegreville.

The program started as usual with PLC Supervisor Jennifer Maiko leading the parents and children in the introduc-

Guest Speaker, Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Coach, Shelane Williams with her son, Eliot. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

tory song, ‘The More We Get Together’.

After this, Williams said the attachment theory which studied the bond between a baby and their caregiver showed that is how the baby’s brain is being built, and their ability to regulate emotions is really tied to that relationship and bond between a baby and their caregiver. If this caregiver experienced trauma in their life; they could have a more difficult time with that bond in those earlier years. This could lead to attachment styles that are more insecure, and sometimes disorganized which could have a huge affect on the child’s development and brain’s development which then can lead to later issues. But

Amy Yakimetz with her baby daughter, Claire and her older daughter, Olivia.

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Vegreville Agricultural Society Donation FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS

February 25, 2019 – Craig Horon, Vice President of the Vegreville and District Agricultural Society, presented a

cheque for $200 to Anya Langkow, the Tourism, Recreation, and Culture Coordinator on behalf of the Volunteer Appreciation Event Planning Committee.

These donation funds were raised by the Agricultural Society through a hot dog sale at Vegreville Co-op in the fall of 2018, and will be put to use towards the 2019 Volunteer Appreciation event.

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Vegreville Chamber of Commerce AGM

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser February 21, the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce held their annual general meeting at the Pomeroy Inn and Suites.\Dinner was served by Baba’s Best Cooking Company.

The meeting followed after a buffet-style dinner catered by Baba’s Best for the event.

Special guest speaker for this year was Staff Sargent Terry Hyggen of the Vegreville RCMP detachment spoke about proactive crime fighting, rural crime watches and tools that can be used to help, the mental health component of crime, and finally closed off with a Q and A period.

When the meeting continued, the minutes were approved and then the President’s Report detailing events and initiatives over the past year, was approved as presented. Some of what was written included the loss of long-time Chamber Manager and introduction of new manager Michelle Henderson.

Membership over the past year was held at 136 members and 35 sponsors, with 1450 employees total represented. The Vegreville Awards Gala saw a total of 62 nominations, with at least one in each category. $5,000.00 were donated to KidSport Vegreville after the Christmas Party and Live Auction saw much support from the local business community and volunteers. The Passport to Christmas program was by far the most successful in 2018, with 25 participating businesses, 2226 passports returned, for a total of $667,800.00 spent at local businesses over the Christmas season.

Outgoing president Kathy Dmytriw said that she is thankful for having the chance to represent the Chamber of Commerce for the past 2 years. “The great work of the Chamber would not be possible without the support, hard work, and dedication of my executive and of course, the members. Thanks to all for making my role as president one to remember.”

The Installation of Officers saw the new executive sworn in, with Mayor MacPhee doing the honours. This year’s executive is Scott Dixon as President, Jameison Brown as 1st Vice President, Jamie Hirsch as 2nd Vice President, and Anne Waters

Everyone is Priceless Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Everyone is precious and worthy of acceptance because every person who is born has inherited talents which enable them to contribute to the world in their own unique way. However, bullying can damage a person’s confidence and cause the individual not to live up to their full potential. This is especially true with children.

The person who is a bully also damages their life because people were created to love and be good to others.

When we do not show respect for another person, we undermine our sole reason for living and land up empty and unfulfilled in the end.

So, February 27 is National Pink Shirt Day where people will wear pink to deter bullying and to support bully prevention awareness, education and pro-

grams.

There are studies to support the effects of bullying on children. Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) states bullying can affect the physical and emotional health both in the short term and long term in the life of children and adolescents. Children who are bullied can experience mental health problems, headaches, and problems adjusting to school.

Children who are bullies also do damage to themselves as this can lead to substance use, academic problems, and even crime later in life.

NICHD states if kids are both bullies and victims of bullying, they suffer the most damage and everyone who bullies or experience bullying has an increased risk of depression; both when they are a child and as an adult.

as 3rd Vice President. The board of directors are Kathy Dmytriw (past president), Rhonda Manz, Jerri Ziegler, Kyle Bodnarchuk, Shawn Warrington, Darcie Sabados, and Adam Bilyk alongside Youth Making a Change representatives Brad Sonnenberg and Ethan Williams, County of Minburn representative Carl Ogrodnick, and Town of Vegreville representative Marielle Brodziak.

The Financial Statement was read by Wilde & Co.’s Darcie Sabados. After the effort in past years to promote vEGGfest, which was cancelled in 2018 due to low interest the years before, the accounts were still seeing repercussions. By the end of the year, most of 2017’s remaining $58,667 was nearly paid off with $5,852 to go. $50,000 was put into reserve for “egg refurbishment” of the Vegreville Pysanka.

Use of the Pysanka by the Town of Vegreville for promotional purposes was approved for another year.

After the official appointment of Michellle Henderson as Chamber Manager, the next meeting locations were decided to be at the call of the Chair, and the meeting was adjourned.

New president of the Chamber Scott Dixon said that their mission for 2019 is to see some of the ideas developed over the last year come into fruition.

“I’m really excited to take on this position, I’ve been on the board for many years now…. Can’t wait to take on this new role.

The Chamber has been working on some ideas for a long time now, that should start to take effect soon.”

One project that Dixon would like to see move forward is recognition for chamber members, which he said has been difficult due to some earlier scarcity in documentation of Chamber members.

They would also like to see more projects similar to Passport to Christmas throughout the year, to spread support of local businesses through the community year-round.

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Daddy and Me Engage in Scrap Booking Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Daddy and Me’s February 23’s program at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) tossed in a double dose of fun as it featured a scrap booking project. Children usually really enjoy scrap booking because they love to do crafts and look at photos while they revive all the memories doing this bring. As well, taking part in this craft helped them bond with their dad while it exercised their creative skills and developed their fine motor skills.

The whole family is welcomed to attend this program as there is Pancake and Play afterwards where families can enjoy a free breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and all the trimmings. Children can play with all the equipment, toys, and materials at PLC and mothers can read stories to their children like Andrea Simpson did at the February 23’s program.

Andrea Simpson reads to her two sons, Donovan and Emrys while their father, Mitchell Wolfe enjoys the quality time together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

You Need These Three Home Automation Tools Brought to you by Arthur Beaudette VM Systems - Bits and Bytes Technology is making our homes and workplaces smarter than ever before. These tools open up a world of possibility for automation and can make stressful modern life that little bit easier.

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Lighting Light plays an essential role in creating a mood. Before sleep, entertaining, protecting your home with security lights… The possibilities are endless, and smart lighting places them all at your fingertips.

As the prices become more reasonable and the technology matures, you’ll find that smart lighting can transform your home. It can be used to deter burglars, provide the right feeling for every moment of the day, and help you to be more productive.

Smart lights are inexpensive and also offer significant savings in the long run by automatically switching off to save on power bills.

Surveillance Your home is your castle and you want to keep it safe. Smart surveillance allows you to monitor your home from your smartphone or tablet. They are particularly smart because they can be programmed to come on at specific times and turn off when you’re in the home.

Some of these devices also offer the option to store the recorded footage for a fee, so you can have an extra layer of protection. The potential for these devices is interesting, given that some are beginning to use facial recognition.

This means that you can receive a notification when your child gets home from school, for example, but not when your dog moves around.

Thermostat Programming a thermostat requires a lot of time and effort. It can be a complicated process that results in unpredictable and poor results. Smart thermostats take the pain out of this process and make it easy for you to achieve the temperature you want, when you want it.

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Minding Stress Rosanne Fortier do deep breathing and box breathing.

News Correspondent To handle stress, it is essential to take care of a Everyone experiences stress in their lives but if person’s body by getting structured and lifestyle people do not learn how to manage it, stress can activities where they are active, as well as, design a lead to or worsen the symptoms of some health bedtime routine which gives them enough sleep. conditions! Facilitator, Becky Smith who is an When under stress, sometimes people engage in Exercise Specialist with Alberta Health Services emotional eating where they eat food which helps walked participants through the program, Minding them calm down for a short Stress where she presented time but harms their physistrategies on how to reduce cal and mental health in a and manage stress in a perlong-term way. Smith said son’s life at Vegreville to predict, prepare, and preHealth Unit on February 21. vent this ahead of time and Smith began by saying if all else fails… proceed stress is a disruption in balwith caution. ance, it triggers our body to It’s wise to identify the manage or adapt to a situastressors, brainstorm ways tion. When under stress, to eliminate them if you people’s body goes through can. If you can’t change a fight or flight response what is causing you stress, where energy is released, try some coping techniques heart rate increases, digeswhich could include having tion slows down, breathing a calming beach photo on rate increases, and muscle your desk or imagining a tension increases.

The sight, sound, or smell. opposite condition is rest Wearing something comand digests. It is impossible fortable can help. for a person’s body to be in Other techniques are profight or flight and relaxed at Facilitator, Becky Smith who is an gressive muscle relaxation, the same time which is one Exercise Specialist with Alberta Health meditation, mindfulness Services explains about how to cope with of the reason relaxation where you stay in the stress in our daily lives. training can be so helpful as (Rosanne Fortier/photo) moment without holding a stress reduction technique. any judgment to anything When we are in the fight or or anyone, and practice better time management. flight mode, it doesn’t help to have someone tell us Especially helpful is having a creative activity a to relax. This is why we need to practice relaxation person does where they don’t put any pressure on methods and train our bodies to be more relaxed themselves for the outcome, and just enjoy the before we are under stressful situations. process.

Circumstances can affect our perception but, in Then establishing a community where people this case, Smith suggested to take challenges one step at a time. give support to each other and know where to go Smith helped participants practice stress reduc- when they need this is especially beneficial to cope tion techniques next where she explained how to with stress.

40th Anniversary of the Wendy Brook Music Festival

The Wendy Brook Music Festival celebrated its silver anniversary in 2004. Participants were encouraged to enter pieces in music or speech arts on the theme of “Silver”, anniversaries, 1970’s, or original compositions specifically on the subject of the Wendy Brook Music Festival. The following poem, ‘Stage Fright’, was written about the joys of performing at the festival by a young thirteen year old veteran participant.

Stage Fright The little kid stood there, aquake in his boots, (A magnitude of 7.5) As he looked out upon the face of the crowd, He wished that he wasn’t alive.

His mother had said, “You must do a poem!”

Though he fought and hit and protested She submitted the form, there was nothing to do.

And the little kid, tired and bested, Knew that the day would soon come when, With a terrible, evilish look He would have to recite his poetry at, The dreaded Wendy Brook.

And so the crowd sat there and looked at this kid.

He squeaked out his terrified poem.

Then with a feeling of joyful relief He turned tail and headed for home.

No more would he wait in petrified dread, No more would he squeak out in fear.

But then his mother spoke these dreaded words, “Come, come now, there’s always next year.”

Year after year after year after year, We kids have been coaxed to stand, To read and sing and recite and act, To play in school choirs and bands.

Wendy Brook has taught me quite a lot, About poets and music and song, But next year you can be sure of one thing I’m not staying up here for this long.

Alexander Dobbie 2004

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Perfect Perogies for a Perfect Prom

Some of the grads and volunteers who helped in the kitchen (Left-to-right) Kelsey Kisilevich, Ryann Warrington, Tezra Dubuc, Jennifer Nawrot, Kathy Kim, Lorraine Rabagl, Lillian Yakimchuk.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Graduation is all about honoring graduates while making memories for them which they can hold dear for the rest of their life. St. Mary’s School Grad Class made the perogies and some of the students and volunteers helped to cook the meal for St. Mary’s Grad Fundraiser Perogy Supper on February 22.

Take-out was available also. Garth and Jocelyn Svensen bought many containers of the perogy supper as they were picking some up for their daughter.

Jocelyn said graduations are absolutely special and they like to do anything they can to support the grad class. Garth added that education is important and graduation is a transition from getting an education and then going out into the world and achieving in the working world. This is definitely worth celebrating. They both graduated at different times from W.R. Myers at Taber. The memories they hold dear from their graduation were being with all their fellow classmates. It was a special time; both happy and sad because some of their classmates they felt

they would be seeing for the last time.

Administrative Assistant, Fronde Dubuc said she feels it is important to hold fundraisers like this for the graduation because it is very expensive to hold this event. Fronde felt graduations are important because they make the students feel that they have accomplished something which everyone is acknowledging.

Brent Rice who is a custodian at the school said he graduated from a high school in Ardrossan and he felt it is important to support the students’ graduation because they worked hard and this helps them get a feeling of accomplishment from the school.

Ken and Connie Baxandall with their nephew and niece, Max and Jessie enjoying the perogy supper.

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Garth and Jocelyn Svensen show all the containers of perogies they bought to support St. Mary’s Graduation.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Mismanaged Anger Affects Health Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Feeling angry at times is a part of being alive and can be healthy when expressed appropriately. It’s God’s way of getting us to protect ourselves. If a person has a valid reason to be angry at another person, it is good for their emotional health to speak to the person and discuss the issue. If this is not possible, setting time aside by oneself to problem solve might be the solution. Children especially need to learn it is okay to admit they are angry and find healthy solutions for this.

On the downside, being angry too often and when it is not necessary can really harm a person’s emotional and physical health. Everyday Health Emotional Health stated chronic anger can increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke and can weaken the immune system. They ever noted that getting angry too often or over minor things can damage a person’s lungs because anger increases the stress hormones which create inflammation in the airways. Also, anger can cause depression and mismanaged anger is known to decrease a person’s lifespan.

However, repressed anger can have the same effect on your health. If you can’t think of a solution on your own to

the problem, it’s healthy to tell someone if they infringe on your rights.

They stated that assertive communication where you respect the other person and also stand up for your rights is good.

Also helpful is using humor or restructuring your thoughts away from blackand-white thinking. Other ideas they suggested were to take part in an activity which absorbs all your attention or energy, this could mean going for a run, walk or bike ride, golfing, taking part in any sports activity, or do a craft project.

Better Health Channel mentioned it’s wise to keep a diary and find out what triggers a person’s angry outbursts.

Other ideas they suggested on how to deal with anger are to get regular exercise, learn relaxation techniques, and if necessary, seek counseling.

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The audience offered their impressions.

Anna Tomyn said Richard and Gordon are world renowned musicians for a good reason because they are the best!

Joanne Huculak thought they were so awesome. Her goal in life is to play the fiddle as well as they do but she can’t seem to find anyone to teach her how to do this yet.

Everything was taken care of at this concert, as food and refreshments were available at a modest cost from the Sunshine Club Kitchen Café.

World Renowned PEI Musicians, Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher perform.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

They went on to perform Red Hair Girl which was a softer tune Gordon sang about Anne of Green Gables and the scenery of meadow fields where dreams were calling.

A few tunes after this, they performed, Sonny’s Dream which is a great Canadian classic that these musicians said the audience must sing along to.

The afternoon took a serious spin when they dedicated Care Bear Forever to a female soldier who passed away and always put people before competition, even when she was competing in the Olympics.

Several tunes later, the audience discovered that a long love story lurked in Richard’s past as his fiancée; Faye Williams said Richard and she broke up 20 years ago because she felt committed to her work and couldn’t travel on Richard’s tour, now, she is self-employed and they got back together in September 2017. Richard said Faye is his soul mate. Faye mentioned Richard is her best friend, and she just loves him unconditionally. They can now travel together on the music tours and wherever Richard is, feels like home to Faye. They are also proud of their son, Michael.

So, Richard performed and dedicated the song ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ which he enticed the audience to sing along to.

Throughout the afternoon, Richard and Gordon encouraged the audience to participate in their musical pieces. They performed many more songs where each

(Left-to-right) President of Sunshine Club-Dwayne Hlady, PEI Musicians-Gordon Belsher and Richard Wood along with Emcee and Chair of Sunshine Club Entertainment Committee, Don Harfield. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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PEI Musician, Richard Wood with his fiancée; Faye Williams. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville Citizen Turns 90 Annie Zaharichuk celebrating a milestone 90th Birthday on March 4, 2019.

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Annie has resided in Vegreville since 1960, and has been involved with the family farm located in Two Hills County (since 1949 and still to this day), worked at (Adler’s Department Store, Speidel’s Flowers, Vegreville Floral Boutique) and has been involved over the years with various organizations in Vegreville throughout her life (i.e. Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir-Vegreville, Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada-St. Olha Vegreville Branch, Canadian Ukrainian Youth Association (C.Y.M.K.), Order of Royal Purple (ORP), Vegreville Cultural Association, and Pysanka Festival); giving back her time & efforts to those things she holds near and dear to her heart.

Vegreville Town Council Meeting February 25, 2019 Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

Before the Monday night Town Council meeting on February 25, 2019, a public hearing was held for the removal of the reserve on Town land along Hwy 16A, for a designated signage area. Though there were some questions those in attendance had about the specifics, Council made it clear that the purpose of the hearing was to determine whether they would remove the reserve, and specifics would be discussed after this was done.

During the regular council meeting, correspondence was received and read, notably including a letter from Doreen & Brian Tennant stating their concerns regarding the divestiture of Vegreville Emergency Service to Alberta Health Services. Council members discussed briefly, overall stating that they felt they have done the right thing and will continue to address any concerns the public might have.

Mayor Tim MacPhee also once again addressed a common topic, brought up by the Tennants’ letter, in stating the reason for not permitting guests to speak at the divestiture meeting.

“The union, as well as certain town employ-

ees, took certain liberties, and raised fear in our senior citizens,” MacPhee said, “But the meeting was never going to be a rally for the Union. If it had just been citizens with concerns, coming forward with facts, things may have been different.”

MacPhee closed the discussion by saying how nice it was to see concerns brought forward from the community, but that the Town never had any real control anyways. “We were only in charge of hiring and paying employees… We feel we have done the right thing.”

In other correspondence, AHS announced that they will be sending someone in the coming days to start planning, which councilors agreed was prompt and should help make for a smooth transition.

Town Council also passed a recommendation to revise Section 3 of the Chief Administrative Officer Contact, effective January 1, 2019, with all other terms and conditions to remain in place. This only concerns a (not disclosed) compensation increase.

Councillor Tina Warawa has been appointed Deputy Mayor for the next four-month term, effective February 26th.