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Daddy and Me Construction Day Alain Perez with his daughters, Alexia, Zarya, Veronika, and Inna. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Fathers, uncles, and grandfathers were able to spend time with their little ones when they created a wooden Welcome Snowman sign together at the Daddy and Me Construction Day at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) on December 14. Angel Campbell, program planner for PLC said the
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fathers were able to share doing something they enjoy with their children. After everyone was finished painting their product, Campbell read the children a story. Jason Burke who was with his daughter, Brielle said he enjoyed this program because it helped him get his daughter to learn more stuff about building things. “Brielle loves this program,”
he added. Alain Perez who was with his four daughters, Inna, Zarya, Veronika, and Alexia said this is a really good program because it gives him a chance to share what he likes to do and explain how to do construction work with his daughters as well. All families were invited to attend the Pancake and Play program afterwards.
Shannon Stubbs Reflects on Andrew Scheer’s Decision to Step Down as Leader Submitted
Ottawa, ON - Shannon Stubbs, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Lakeland and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources released the following statement on Andrew Scheer’s announcement he will be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada: “Over the last four years I witnessed Andrew Scheer lead the Conservative party with integrity, grace and a willingness to put the interests of the Conservative movement ahead of his own. He worked relentlessly, spending hundreds of days
on the road – away from his family – crisscrossing the countr y to build Conservative momentum heading into the election. “Above anything else, I was always blown away by the compassion Andrew Scheer demonstrated for those that worked for him and with him. He was always an encouraging and empowering leader who believed in the team. I am proud to have served under his leadership – and to count him as a friend. “Thank you to Andrew’s wife Jill, and their five beautiful children, for the many sacrifices they have
made over the last four years. Their courage in taking on the added scrutiny and uncertainty around Andrew’s role is something most Canadians will never appreciate. I am so looking forward to the new opportunities for your family in the future. “I want to thank Andrew for his long and proud record of service and above all I want to thank him for his friendship. It will be my pleasure to continue to serve together in the House of Commons as we work to replace Prime Minister Trudeau and his Liberal government.”
MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk Visits Seniors’ Facilities Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville wanted to pass along some festive cheer when she
visited all of the seniors facilities in her constituency on December 13. Homeniuk gave all the seniors an orange and she was available to answer any concerns the seniors wanted to bring forward.
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(In back row in the center of the photo) Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, the MLA for Fort Saskatchewan/Vegreville with residents of Heritage House during the Meet and Greet on December 13. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Lions Golden Villa residents enjoy the Sounds of Christmas
Submitted Members of the Vegreville Hutterite Colony performed a selection of Christmas songs for the residents of the Lions Golden Villa on December 10.
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
My first session (spring session) was fantastic. I was given the first Bill of the new Government. I chose to create this bill around a personal experience of mine. It is called Bill 201 “The protection of students with life threatening allergies act”. This bill was created by my personal experience and that of my family member that have life threatening allergies. This bill will ensure school staff are properly trained in both recognizing and reacting to a child having a life threatening allergic reaction. I am proud to say that Bill 201 received unanimous consent in Legislature and then Royal Ascent at the end of June. As the Chair of the
Skilled Trades Caucus reaching out to stakeholders promoting, elevating skilled trades. Some commitments we have already made such as funding Women Building Futures, the creation of the Skills for Jobs Task Force, supporting CAREERS, and many trade scholarships have put the spot light on our commitment to skilled trades. We need to recognize that having a journeyperson certificate is equally as important as a University degree. I am the Chair of the Advisory Council on Alberta Ukraine Relations. This is especially interesting to me, since I am a descendant of one of the first Ukrainian Settlers to Alberta. ACAUR’s purpose is to strengthen economic interests, and recognizing cultural initiatives in both Alberta and Ukraine. Productive round table
discussions were held all around the constituency regarding the following concerns: 1. Bill 11-Fair Registration Practices Act, and Labour Act discussions -Minister Copping 2. Red Tape ReductionMLA Armstrong Homeniuk and MLA Getson 3. Rural Crime- Minister Schweitzer 4. Municipal ConcernsMinister Madu 5. Rural BroadbandMinister Gublish 6. Farm Safety ActMinister Dreeshen Albertans elected our government that has promised to deliver on 375 commitments under the following three priorities. In our first 100 days we met 58 commitments and are working on another 10. The implementation of our strategic plan is put-
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