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Richey wows Warwick Craig Richey performed a concert to a packed house at the Warwick Hall on December 28.
Joe Machney Reporter Craig Richey, film composer, pianist, and singersongwriter from Los Angeles, was warmly welcomed at the Warwick community hall on the evening of December 28. With the New Year but a few days away most of his music he played for the audience was of a Christmas theme, but the lyrics were written in his own hand and not from traditional songs. The evening began with a delicious potluck supper with all kinds of dishes, which is to be pleasantly expected at a potluck. After the meal
was enjoyed and the curtains were lifted, Debra Durrer, event organizer, welcomed the guests and thanked Lil, Troy, Larry and Deserie Ruptash for all they did to make this evening possible. Derek Fox, who runs the Warwick hall, spoke about the restoration project and the age of the hall, as well as the attributes of Taras Shevchenko who was a social activist and a great poet in Ukraine. He said that the purpose of the hall was to maintain the culture of people who were moving to this new country.
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RCMP files from December 23 – 29 Joe Machney Reporter December 23 00:23 Traffic stop conducted north of Vegreville. The member detected an odor of alcohol. A roadside breath test was done which resulted in a 30 day GDL suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 00:27 A female reported an unwanted male at her property. The male has multiple outstanding warrants and fled before the police could arrive. 00:45 Members assisted Sherwood Park in assisting in locating an elderly male who was believed to be in the Vegreville area. The male was not located. 11:42 Report of mischief to the AL Horton playground equipment. Five hanging chain platforms were cut with bolt cutters. 13:00 Report of a break and enter at a local residence. 14:01 Report of criminal harassment between two youths at a local school. The suspects were located and warnings were issued. 15:01 911 call of a male walking along the highway. The caller only wished to notify the police due to bad roads and visibility. 23:55 Report of uttering threats with nunchucks at a local hotel. Members attended and determined the complaint to be false. Police are investigating the false accusation. December 24 00:50 Members stopped a vehicle on highway 16A. When asking for documents they could smell an odor of marijuana. A search of the vehicle resulted in 143 grams of marijuana. Three occupants of the vehicle have been charged. 06:51 Members attended a sudden death at a local senior’s home. 10:26 Members received a report of an uninsured motor vehicle that was believed to of been driven to Vegreville.
The vehicle was not located. 13:46 Members conducted a traffic stop with a suspended driver. A violation ticket was issued and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. 21:36 Members attended a report of an assault at a residence. Upon investigation, it was determined that no assault had taken place.
December 25 04:20 Report of an intoxicated male coughing up blood and complaining of chest pains. The male was sent to the hospital. 20:15 Report of a vehicle driving Eastbound in the Westbound lane of highway 16. December 26 12:45 Report of a hit and run. The suspect vehicle was located and violation tickets were issued. December 27 05:34 Report of a break and enter to a shed. December 28 07:19 A female called saying that there was a male at her house trying to sell stolen property. The male fled before the police could attend. 10:14 Report of a collision at highway 16 and highway 855. A vehicle making a right-hand turn onto highway 855 slid into a stopped vehicle due to bad road
conditions. 10:31 Report of a stolen vehicle from a local proprietor. 10:52 Report of a stolen vehicle from a stolen property north of Lavoy. 11:30 Recovered stolen vehicle north of Lavoy, which had been from a local mechanic shop the night before. 12:45 Report of a criminal harassment and domestic violence situation. Still under investigation. 12:58 Report of a break and enter to a local shop. 14:17 Report of four children left in a vehicle at a local store. Member attended and the children were fine so only a warning was issued. 15:46 Report of a possible impaired driver in Mundare. The vehicle was not located. 17:42 A female called the detachment in search of advice in regards to a child custody issue. Advice was given and no offense was committed. December 29 00:28 Police responded to uttered threats to burn down a residence. Still under investigation. 07:30 Report of an intoxicated driver who hit the ditch. Members attended and the driver showed signs of intoxication. A roadside breath sample was conducted and a 30-day GDL suspension was given. 12:57 Report of a hit and run to a vehicle. Still under investigation. 14:34 Report of an online iPhone scam. The complainant was directed to the Canadian anti-fraud centre. 14:42 Report of a suspicious female in Mundare. Members located the female and she was given a ride to Vegreville. Upon investigation, it was determined that she had not committed any offenses. 14:43 A female reported that a vehicle had been taken without her consent. The vehicle was later located. 16:05 A two-vehicle collision at 51 street and 51 avenue. No injuries and the event is still under investigation. During the week 14 false alarms and 57 calls for service were made in total.
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Joe Machney Reporter The year of 2016 was an interesting year with many highs and lows, good times and challenging ones, yet here we stand as truth to the old adage, this too shall pass and nothing stays the same. Around the world, we lost David Bowie, Prince and Leonard Cohen this year, just to name a few. A fire, named ‘the beast’ in Fort McMurray, Alberta forces the city to evacuate its people. The World Health Organization
declares Zika a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to the increase of neurological disorders, such as microcephaly, in areas of French Polynesia and Brazil. The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union. President Obama arrives in Cuba, becoming the first sitting US president to visit in 88 years. The Cubs overcome their World Series curse after 108 year. President Obama becomes the first sitting US president to visit Hiroshima, Japan. Mother Teresa is declared a saint in a canonization Mass held by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The giant panda is now classified as a “vulnerable” species, rather than “endangered,” declares The International Union for Conservation of Nature. Donald Trump is elected president, defeating Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the general election. A tractor-trailer runs into a Christmas market in a major public square in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48. Star Wars Princess Carrie Fisher dies at age 60 from a heart attack. But what about in Vegreville and area? Well, let’s fine out...
See our year in review feature throughout! Letter to the Editor
Name: Colette Miller Occupation: Charter Accountant Likes: my grandchildren, dogs Dislikes: ice-cream, negativity.
Deb Zaleschuk This is to express my deepest appreciation to all the people involved with the Shepherds and Kings musical drama production on December 21, 2016 at the Vegreville Alliance Church. What a wonderful experience and Christmas gift. I so enjoyed the evening, it warmed my heart. Grateful thanks Deb Zaleschuk
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CTF releases new year’s tax changes for 2017
CTF The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released its annual report crunching the numbers on new year’s tax changes for Canadians, and the result will likely mean a tax break for most Canadians in 2017. The two main federal measures are changes to Employment Insurance (EI) premiums which will result in tax savings of up to $132 for employees and $185 for employers, and the
first full year of the means-tested Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which is also tax-free. “High income earners in most provinces will pay more,” said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick. “But for the majority of Canadians, these two changes will mean more money in their pockets.” As part of its annual New Year’s Tax Changes report, the CTF has calculated the tax impact for fami-
lies for 2017 for 44 hypothetical Canadian households. Some highlights include: A two-child, single-income family in Ontario earning $60,000 per year will pay $122 less in taxes and receive an additional $1,824 in CCB payments (not including the Ontario carbon tax). A two-child, two-income family in Alberta earning $80,000 per year will pay $153 less in taxes and receive an additional $2,007 in CCB payments (not including the Alberta carbon tax), while the same family in Quebec will pay $233 less in taxes and receive an additional $2,075 in CCB payments. A B.C. couple with no kids earning $100,000 will see a small tax cut of $25. Quebecers will see some of the biggest income tax cuts, with families earning $250,000 seeing $1,409 in tax cuts, while a Newfoundland family earning the same would see a tax hike of over $3,000. Wudrick cautioned that while the news was generally positive on EI and child benefits, looming carbon taxes could claw back those gains. “Alberta and Ontario are beginning their ill-advised experiments with carbon taxes on January 1st, 2017,” said Wudrick. “And if the Trudeau government has their way, other provinces that don’t currently
CJ’S Café celebrates 10 years Joe Machney Reporter On December 13, CJs Café in Myrnam celebrated its 10th anniversary with people from Myrnam and the rural community that surrounds it sharing in their excitement. The owners are Rick and Colleen Mackenzie and Jessica Clyke. Their staff is Nathan Colford, Lawson Clyke, K itana Mcfadyen, Nikki Norman, and Margaret Klassen. The winners of the draws that they had were Marlene Fairbrother, Lena Pashko, Peter Hladunewich, and Carlene Wheeler.
Jessica Clyke, Colleen Mackenzie, Margaret Klassen, and Nikki Norman stand behind the celebration cake.
have a carbon tax won’t be far behind.” The Alberta carbon tax is being introduced at $20 per tonne on January 1st. It will increase the cost of gasoline by 4.49 cents per litre, diesel by 5.35 cents per litre and natural gas by $1.011 per gigajoule. The cost of shipped items will also increase. Individuals earning under $47,500 in Alberta will receive a maximum of $200 in rebates, couples earning under $95,000 will receive a maximum of $300 and a couple with two children will receive a maximum of $360 to offset some of the costs of the carbon tax. The small business tax in Alberta is being reduced from 3 per cent to 2 per cent. “Ultimately, every Albertan will pay for the carbon tax,” said CTF Alberta Director Paige MacPherson. “Whether it’s an increase in gas costs for rural residents, an increase in property taxes, increases to groceries and home heating, or a decrease in the availability of jobs. The province is ringing in the new year with a major cash grab.” CTF calculations for the tax changes that will be occurring on January 1st for 44 different income and family scenarios can be found here: http://w w w.taxpayer.com/ media/2017-NYTC.pdf.
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90 Years Ago – January 5, 1927 What is considered as one of the most important events in the history of Vegreville, took place on Monday evening, January 3rd, when the Ukrainian laborers of this town and farmers of the surrounding districts gathered in the new labor-farmer temple for its formal opening. Weather conditions being most favourable, the spacious hall was filled to over-flowing. Mr. S. Senko was the chairman. Mr. Chrapko, school teacher, expressed his appreciation of being able to be present for such a great event and congratulated all those who both physically and financially helped this great project along. J. Sokoloff told the audience that since coming from Russia he has always been in sympathy with the working masses: his chief ideal in life was to do some good for the farmers and laborers. He was proud that they now have their own press and are able to educate their children to be the future citizens of this great country. At the Board of Trade meeting C. Gordon brought up the question of having the highway constructed to follow the railway right of way between Vegreville and Mundare, thus reducing the mileage by 5 miles; and further reducing construction costs by eliminating long gravel hauls from the railway tracks to the highway.
75 Years Ago – January 7, 1942 Under new regulations of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, all “charge accounts” owing at the end of this month must be paid within ten days, otherwise the merchant is prohibited from selling the customer while he is in default any of a long list of manufactured articles. If payment in full is not possible, the customer may pay one-third in cash and arrange to pay the balance in monthly installments. Succeeding monthly accounts must be liquidated within 10 days after the end of the month. Certain exceptions in regard to obtaining goods on extended credit are made in the case of farmers, fishermen, prospectors, trappers and others engaged in seasonal industries of a primary or extractive nature. Among soldiers home at Christmas leave at Doods were Pte. Jim Thorsley of the RCAMC from Camrose T.C.; LAC Edward Vergette from Winnipeg; Mr. Harold Anderson from the Youth Training Centre in Calgary. Mike Fedoruk, Marshal Charuk, Alex and Douglas McKenzie and Lloyd Hardy, all with the RCAF spent New Year’s leaves with their respective families in Warwick.
50 Years Ago – January 5, 1967 Vegreville 1967 Centennial Baby arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 2:30 a.m. New Years Day. The young fellow weighed in at 6 lbs. 4 one half oz. and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zukiwski who farm south of Willingdon. Darcy Kevin are the given names of the newborn and he is a brother to Laureen Shelly Zukiwsky aged 4 years. Building permits issued during the past year amounted to $666,650 said A.A. Cantrill, town secretary-treasurer. The amount is somewhat lower than the $908,900 recorded in 1964 and $2,811,660 in 1965 due to the drop in the number of commercial building undertakings last year. The 1965 fugure was due to the construction of the Composite High School which accounted for $1,900,000 of the permits. Forty two residences were built or started in 1966 compared with forty-four in 1965 and 34 in 1964. The new buildings will add about $300,000 to the town’s total assessment.
25 Years Ago – December 31, 1991 The Beaver County board of education briefly reopened the busing issue at a December meeting. Parents asked that the Minburn bus be permitted to pick up their children who are attending school in Vegreville. Marion Pooke told the board that parents in the area are in the process of hiring a chartered bus and will do so if the county does not go along with their request. Trustee Michele Mulder, who represents Holden, told the parents that allowing transjurisdictional busing would jeopardize the educational system of the county. Nearly 2,700 feet of track was ripped up and ten rail cars were derailed east of Mannville on December 11. There were no injuries in the accident which occurred at 1:22 pm. CN Rail crews were busy repairing the track shortly after the Winnipeg bound train was halted. They expected to have the prairie north line back in service within two days. In the meantime, rail traffic was rerouted on another line north of the damaged railway. Rotary Club President Dave McAndrew presented $250 to the town of Vegreville for new road side turnout signage. Also at the same time Dave presented $1000 to Mayor Kay McKenzie and Vice Chairman of the Ambulance Board Bill Nawrot towards the purchase of a defibrillator.
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.
2016 Year-Ender Gwynne Dyer The main message of 2016 was that we are entering a period of economic and political upheaval comparable to the industrial revolution of 1780-1850, and nothing expressed that message more clearly than Donald Trump’s appointment of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labour. Even though it’s clear that neither man understands the message. Puzder is largely responsible for fulfilling Trump’s election promise to “bring back” the lost American industrial jobs: seven million in the past 37 years. But Puzder is also a fast-food magnate who got rich by shrinking his costs, and he has never met a computer he didn’t like. “They’re always polite, they always upsell, they never take a vacation, they never show up late, there’s never a slip-and-fall, or an age-, sex-, or race-discrimination case,” he rhapsodised. So out with the workers and in with the robots. It was not evil foreigners who “stole” most of those seven million American jobs, and will probably eliminate up to 50 million more in the next 20 years. It’s the ‘intelligent machines’ that did most of the damage, starting with simple assembly-line robots and ATMs. A 2013 study concluded that 47 percent of existing jobs in the United States are vulnerable to automation in the next twenty years, and the numbers are as bad or worse for other developed countries. This is what is really driving the “populist revolution.” Trump’s election means that we are in for a wild ride in
the next four years, but he will ultimately disappoint his supporters because he is barking up the wrong tree. He cannot bring back the jobs that were lost, because most of them were not lost to his favourite culprits: free trade and uncontrolled immigration. This is change on the scale of the (first) industrial revolution, and you can’t fight it. But then, you really don’t need to. It is only jobs that are being destroyed, not wealth. It is not a disaster for a rich society to reach a point where the same goods are being produced and the same services are being provided, but most people no longer have to work 40 or 50 hours a week (in jobs that most of them hate). Or rather, it’s not a disaster UNLESS HAVING NO WORK MEANS HAVING NO MONEY OR SELF-RESPECT. The main political task for the next generation (postTrump) in the developed countries will be to ensure that those without work have an income they can live on, and don’t lose their self-respect. One way of achieving this that is already getting attention is a Universal Basic Income (UBI). The UBI would provide everybody with enough to live on. Since everybody got it, there would be no stigma involved in living on it. And 53 percent of today’s jobs will still be there in 2033, so those who really wanted to work could top up their UBI with earned income. There would still be millionaires. This may not be the specific idea that solves the problem, but there will be more like it. The rich countries can stay rich and stable if they understand the nature of the task – but the developing countries may face a grim future. No UBI for them -- they are not rich enough, not even China. But automation is eating into their newly gained industrial jobs too. A recent Citibank report estimated that 77 percent of Chinese jobs are at risk from automation. That would not just mean continuing poverty for many, but huge political turmoil – populist revolutions and superTrumps. The future will be quite interesting. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Vegreville On-air
Country 106.5 FM Station Manager Jamieson Brown counts down the seconds before switching from test phase to a live feed on January 4 as the local radio station went on air for the first time.
Vegreville’s Country 106.5 FM officially moved from test phase to on-air on January 4 at 1:06 pm. It was kicked off with Station Manager Jamieson Brown behind the mic and with station owners Brian and Melanie Hepp there to speak to listeners.
After four years of planning, scrimping, saving and fundraising, the club’s vision for a free outdoor rink for families to use took shape in late 2015. The Kinsmen outdoor skating rink on 47 Street and 57 Ave opened for skating shortly before Christmas and has been getting steady use ever since. They say children are from heaven. A.L. Horton’s School’s Ukrainian Bilingual Program dashed a heavenly flair into their performances at Vegreville Social Centre on January 14.
Myron Hayduk stands beside a remodeled vintage gas pump outside his new business, a converted funeral parlor that was a convert itself from an old Shell service station in Vegreville’s earlier days.
Mayor Myron Hayduk recently opened the doors to The Garage, a project he’s calling his “retirement fund”, a vintage car dealership and restoration part and supply business along Vegreville’s main drag.
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Five Steps to Discover Your Life Word and Purpose Dan Britton, Jimmy Page, and Jon Gordon As the dawn of a new year approaches, you’re most likely busy thinking about all the things you would like to change right now to create a better life for yourself. What you may not be thinking about is your legacy—the impact you will leave on others after you die. Yes, getting clear on your legacy—clear enough that you can summarize it in a single word—is the key to crafting an amazing life. It’s so easy to get caught up in the responsibility, stress, and busyness of life. Over time we lose focus on what’s possible and what we are passionate about. If we’re not careful, we can end up living our whole lives this way. As counterintuitive as it sounds, thinking about your funeral actually helps you understand your trajectory and how it relates to the present. Asking yourself, What do I want to be remembered for? is a tremendous motivator in honing your purpose. It’s not at all about worrying about the end. It’s about living in the moment with the end in mind. Your legacy really isn’t about you. It’s about the impact you make on the people around you—the way you touch their lives. Your legacy is what people will remember. But how do you figure out and actually live your legacy? By thinking about and choosing your Life Word. Your Life Word is the word that defines you and drives you to be your best and create the journey you’ve dared to dream of. It helps you maintain long-term focus on your goals, stay on track, and live regret-free. The real strength of your Life Word lies in the powerful transformation that takes place not only in you, but through you. Sure, living by your Life
Word certainly benefits you, but it also has the potential to change the world, thanks to the excellence and goodness it will help you achieve and share with others. Our new book, Life Word: Discover Your One Word to Leave a Legacy, expands on principles laid out in our earlier book, One Word That Will Change Your Life. While choosing your One Word each year creates short-term focus that leads to longterm impact, your Life Word ultimately helps you shape your legacy over the course of a lifetime. Together these companion books help you bring dramatic transformation to your life. Ready to discover your Life Word and begin the life you were meant to live? Read on to start building a meaningful legacy in 2017. Discover your inner superhero. Understanding and harnessing your power is the first step to discovering your Life Word—and your “superpower” doesn’t need to be supernatural to be significant. Everyone is born with unique gifts, strengths, and natural abilities that they can use to serve others. What is your superpower? Maybe you’re a brilliant organizer or a gifted communicator. Or perhaps you naturally see the big picture or can find the good in any situation. To uncover your natural gifts and strengths, you need to answer four questions. What do I naturally excel at? What unique characteristics describe how I am naturally wired? What strengths have I developed over time? What gives me joy when I do it? Let the answers inform you as you choose your Life Word. Whether you’re naturally born with a gift, or you develop strengths through years of practice, your power is an indication of where you should focus
your attention. As you continue to gain clarity, think about how you can use these talents and abilities to serve others. Figure out what you’re here for already! Nothing in life is accidental, and you are no exception. Still, we don’t always immediately understand our purpose. Remember, it’s the small things in life that lead to your purpose and legacy. So don’t think that living an ordinary life means you’ve fallen short. On the contrary! You have a calling, and you are uniquely equipped to answer it. To discover your purpose, ask yourself these revealing questions: What does the world need? What am I made to do to help fill this need? What can I do to make a difference and leave a positive mark? What breaks my heart? What’s at risk if I don’t do what I am called to do? The insights you discover will give you direction and meaning as you further explore your calling and your cause. Make a passion play. It shouldn’t be too hard to figure out what you are passionate about. Just take a look at your life! Passion is what drives you, and it is reflected in how you spend your time, your energy, and your money. Discover your passion and you will understand exactly where your motivation lies—keep this in mind as you ponder your Life Word. Ask yourself these three questions to further identify your passion: Where do I invest most of my time, energy, and money? What matters to me deeply? What energizes me to take action and motivates me to make a difference? When you’re living in alignment with your passion, your efforts are satisfying and sustainable—because your heart is in everything that you do. This is why it’s so important to pay attention to your dreams instead of tuning them out. That’s your intuition guiding you toward all that you deep-
ly care about. Locate your Life Word at the intersection of your Power, Purpose, and Passion. Now that you understand why you are here and what you hope to achieve, it’s time to choose the word that encompasses your legacy. Take some time to quietly look inward and ponder the words that come to mind. For more insight, consider asking a few close friends or family members to tell you the gifts they see in you. Finally, challenge yourself to imagine your funeral some day. What is it that you hope people will say about you? Let your vision for your legacy guide you to your Life Word. There is a Life Word out there for every single person. When you do receive it, allow it to be your guiding hand as you live out your calling with joy and enthusiasm. Leave the mark you want to leave on the world—right now. Immerse yourself in your Life Word. Your Life Word can work only when you keep it front and center in your day-to-day routine. So be sure to put it in the foreground of your life. Find special ways to keep your Life Word close to your heart and mind. For example, you might create a Life Word journal to write down your memories, moments, and milestones. Or you can devote your garden to your Life Word by engraving it on a rock or bench. Consider buying (or creating!) a piece of art inspired by your Life Word. Or recite a daily prayer or meditation based around your Life Word. You can even create a Life Word wall in your home, with the Life Word painted upon it for daily reflection. Finally, don’t hide it from the world; share your Life Word and encourage others to find theirs as well! The best part about building your living legacy is that it’s never too late to start. Whether you are just past kickoff, finishing up halftime, or are in the “fourth quarter,” you can turn your life around and make a positive impact on the world around you. Let your Life Word be the jumping-
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We Need Another Christmas Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings What I am getting at by this title likely isn’t what you might be thinking. What I do mean is that over the commonly called, Christmas period, we generally see a decline in calls for service. Last year on December 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 the Vegreville RCMP Detachment had 49 calls for service with 3 false alarms. In 2014 during this period we had 32 calls for service which included 9 false alarms. And this year we had 30 calls for service which included 10 false alarms. This is a drop from our usual average of about 70 calls for service a week, or 10 per day. In 2015 we had 3765 local police files but some of those are administrative, but still, this holds the average at about 10 per day for the year. To date this year (I am writing this on December 28), we have had a total of 3800 police files. Again, a few of these are administrative but we still have 3 days left in the year so we have seen a slight increase over last year. One
unfortunate call for service that increased this year in addition to the corresponding charges, was impaired driving. To date this year we have charged in excess of 60 drivers with either impaired driving, driving over the legal limit or refusal to provide breath samples. The good news in this is that you the readers are calling us when you are seeing driving behaviour that looks like an impaired driver. These calls are responsible for us nabbing some of these drivers, so thank you. Some of these result in us locating a sober driver but obviously something was causing them to drive in a way that caused a complaint. Many of the drivers you have called us about were found to be impaired and were charged accordingly. We also are seeing complaints about drivers on their cell phones and provincially this is recognized as a huge issue. 2016 saw a number of deaths in the province due to distracted driving as the compliance rate towards this offense is low. It is very rare to go even
half a day at this detachment without getting at least 1 call for service. Most of the calls you can review in the weekly Blotter, but not all calls for service make it to the paper. Some calls for service are not mentioned as they may be repetitive, such as when we had all the CRA scams, while others may be sensitive investigations. These may be due to the victim(s) or the nature
of the investigation, and in full disclosure, some are just tough to make sense of in a couple sentences. We will keep providing the New Advertiser with the information so hopefully the community members within our jurisdiction will continue to be informed regarding the types of calls that we are dealing with. As well, should you ever have information
about something you see in the paper or on the New Advertiser’s Facebook page, please don’t hesitate to call us or Crime Stoppers. My work life says we need another Christmas, but my credit cards disagree. From all the staff at the Vegreville RCMP detachment, we hope everyone has a safe and healthy 2017!
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February 2016 Aloysius Safranovich turned 103 on February 17. The plucky nun from Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in Mundare was getting a little hard of hearing, but still had a robust handshake and a smile as wide as the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Vegreville’s Town Council was asking members of the public to be in attendance on March 3 as they hosted an open house at the Vegreville Social Center to talk about the needs of the RCMP and Public Works.
The Vegreville Rangers are on a role as they win three of their last four games
As regular season play winds down, the Rangers are heating up. Three wins in their last four games has the team meshing well under their newest coach this season, Scott Langkow, who said despite a few early losses since coming on, he’s seen good things from his players.
FIVE STEPS CONTINUED from PAGE 8 off point, no matter where you are along your journey. As a new year begins, allow yourself to become inspired and impassioned by your legacy. A lifetime of meaning and mission lies ahead. About the Authors: Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and keynote speaker whose books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. He is the author of The Energy Bus (a Wall Street Journal bestseller); The No Complaining Rule; Training Camp; The Shark and the Goldfish; Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture; The Positive Dog; and his latest, The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work. Jon and his tips have been featured on Today, CNN, Fox & Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include the Atlanta Falcons, Campbell’s Soup, Wells Fargo, State
Farm, Novartis, and Bayer, among others. When he’s not running through airports or speaking to businesses, hospitals, or school leaders, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two highenergy children. Dan Britton is a speaker, writer, teacher, coach, trainer, and marathoner. His passion is to help people live intentionally, maximize relationships, and invest in the next generation. As a lacrosse fanatic, he has played and coached lacrosse for more than 40 years and even played professionally with the Baltimore Thunder. He has coauthored five books including Life Word, One Word That Will Change Your Life, WisdomWalks, True Competitor, and Called to Greatness; and also authored and edited 12 additional books. Dan’s been interviewed by national outlets like FOX News, CBS News, and Fast Company. In his role as the international executive vice president with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he travels extensively around the world training thousands of coaches and athletes and works with more
Zabava life is good life. How can one go wrong if they’re part of the sort of celebration that happened on February 6, the Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance’s annual showcase? Dancers with broad smiles and fast feet, exciting costumes, upbeat polkas, and of course feasting and visiting with friends all night long!
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Have you made a New Year’s resolution and want to make it a habit? Alberta Health Services Submitted You’re not alone. Every year, people set goals wanting to change their lifestyle. To get into action, the first step is to jot down ideas for changes you want to make. From this list, pick one that you feel ready to start. Then make it a SMART goal. Deciding to lose weight is a goal that many people choose. To make it a SMART goal, focus on the behaviour you will do every day, instead of the outcome (weight loss). A SMART goal is: Specific - Decide what you are going to do and how to do it. Measurable - Keep track of how you are doing. Attainable - Pick something you think you can do. Rewarding - Think of how good you will feel when you make small changes. Timely - Give yourself a time limit. Using the SMART guidelines can help you to set a goal that is within reach. Changing too many things at once can be overwhelming. To make lasting changes, work on what you can stick with. A SMART goal example is packing a lunch that includes vegetables at least three days of the week. Once you’ve set your goals, think about what might prevent you from achieving your goals. This can help you plan ways to get around barriers. For example, if your goal is to pack a lunch that includes vegetables, your barrier may be that your weeknights
richey CONTINUED from front PAGE This purpose has made for a perfect setting for cultural expressions, such as music, but also for the other reason to have the concert, which was Refugee Sponsorship in Vegreville. Part of the proceeds from the ticket sales was given to support the endeavor of sponsoring a family from war-torn Syria to come to Canada. Karen Schmitke was the co-host of the event in charge of the fundraising effort. Karen had spent some time in Syria before the war and brought a slide show of her time there as well as some information about the country. The concert began with Craig Richey singing his own Christmas songs, his voice most mellifluous, while he played soul-stirring music on his keyboard which touched on the antiquity of Christmas and the various traditions throughout the ages from the Druid celebration of the winter solstice to the modern day Christian belief of Jesus being born on December 25. A bit of a comedian as well, Richey sang some
are always busy and this prevents you from cutting up vegetables. To work around this barrier, you could wash and cut up vegetables on Sunday night and pack them for the week. It takes a bit of planning, but a little thought and time up front will help you achieve your goal. Remember to reward yourself and to monitor your progress. Celebrate when you stick to your goal for a month. If your plan isn’t working, take the time to ask yourself why, and adjust the plan so you can make it happen. No matter how committed you are to reaching your goals, attempting too many changes all at once is not realistic. Set goals that you know you can achieve; achieving those goals can give you the confidence to set new ones. Wishing you a happy, healthy 2017! For a SMART goal setting worksheet visit www.ahs.ca and search Setting SMART Goals.
humorous songs from a string of words that a friend gave him. During the intermission, Rev. Carolyn Woodall spoke about the refugee sponsorship program and how it is important to value people, no matter where they come from and what their background is. “For people in Syria, there is no place to go home to, so if we can help the family of husband and wife with two little boys that we are working to sponsor to have fewer struggles in the transition of moving to a new country then our grandparents had when they first came to this country, then that would be a good thing,” Rev. Carolyn Woodall said with much compassion.
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Free weight-management sessions open to local residents
Melissa Ballantyne Submitted Local residents are invited to learn safe and effective strategies to manage their weight by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program. Weight Wise offers a series of free workshops led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. The program is open to residents 17 years of age and older. (Family members and supporters are welcome to attend. The workshops are not recommended for pregnant women.) Interested residents are welcome to register and attend all or some of the workshops, depending on their specific educational interests. This allows for a flexible program that adapts to the needs of each participant. Workshop dates/sessions include: Weight Wise Minding Stress I and
For his second set, Richey brought out his guitar and played a moving song dedicated to his partner Troy and his family who have treated him like their son for the past 25 years. He performed a spoken word after that which touched on the subject of Joseph from the Bible and how he was removed from the story of Jesus. The evening closed with Troy Ruptash saying some closing words which followed with much appreciation for the concert from the audience.
II (Two sessions) Learn how to effectively reduce and manage stress in your life. Discover the hidden costs of stress, explore causes and discuss mindful eating strategies. January 11, 2017 (Part I); February 1, 2017 (Part II). Weight Wise Moving Matters: Including Physical Activity in Your Day (One session). Learn about benefits and barriers to being more active, how to become more physically active and learn how to set your own personal activity goals. March 1, 2017. Weight Wise workshop sessions will be held at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318 50 Street) from 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Registration is required as date and time are subject to change. For more information and to register to attend, please call the Alberta Healthy Living Program Central Zone at 1-877314-6997.
“This has been a fantastic experience for me,” Craig Richey said with a warm and grateful smile. “I’ve never been so well fed before performing. It was nice to relax with everybody and visit, then go up and perform. I found it to be very low key and friendly here.”
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March 2016 St. Mary’s School’s Religion 35 Class was collecting toys through the school from February 29 to March 9 for the Syrian refugees who are coming to Canada. They will be sending these toys to Social Catholic Services. From March 14 to 22, 386 inspiring musicians presented heart-stopping performances at venues around Vegreville for the 37th Annual Wendy Brook Music Festival.
Magnicity Productions captured the audience’s attention with its slick livetheatre production of Spy vs. Spy, Love vs. Love, a comedy written and directed by Magnicity founder, local performer Nels Nelson. Nelson and his cast and crew had two performances of the play in a filled gymnasium at the Centennial Library on February 27 and 28.
On the evening of Saturday March 12, the REC centre in Innisfree held an event of awareness for all of the gathered guests. The goal, to bring attention to Renaye Wade and her unabated mission to stop distracted driving as she visits communities and schools across the land spreading her story, courage, tenacity and positive attitude.
April 2016
The morning of April 14 found a group of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) petitioning outside Heritage House and Century Park, as they demanded change from their employers in the form of fair wage negotiations, more staff, and living wage, while others were advocating that quality care matters. Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF) in Vegreville held a hemp agronomy information session as well as a tour of their hemp processing facilities on the morning of April 6. The presentation gathered people from across the Prairie Provinces as more awareness about hemp and its many uses was brought to the collective consciousness of the attendants. A
well respected business and pillar of the Vegreville community, Vantage Builders celebrated the grand opening of their new building on April 15. The event started at 11 in the morning and went until 3 in the afternoon, with many people from the community taking part in their big day.
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May 2016 The Vegreville firefighters held a free barbeque in the afternoon for the Fort McMurray evacuees on Saturday May 7 to give them a free meal and a chance to relax in friendly company as the firefighters offered them burgers, hot dogs,Tim Horton’s coffee, donuts, muffins, and juice boxes.
Out of 168 branches in Alberta, 17 were nominated and on April 9 it was announced that Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 would host the 90th anniversary celebrations. Ninety years is a long time and given the nature and mandate of the Royal Canadian
Legion, it has assisted many veterans in that span of time. Branch 39 has honoured the Legion’s mission of being Canada’s veteran support and community service organization since its inception, and that was what Saturday, April 30 was all about.
When people know that others care, it eases their burdens a bit. On May 10, long line-ups of Fort McMurray evacuees pre-registered for Human Services Emergency Relief at the Vegreville Centennial Library.
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On the afternoon of Thursday, May 26, Mundare Registry Ltd and KC & Co. Insurance held their grand opening celebration as they begin business in a shared office in Mundare.
Pysanka days for 2016 was a multi-cultural dancing delight!
A new community, Deer Meadows, is nearly ready to come to life and become part of an already special place to call home. Fathers are one of the strong partners who hold families together. The antique, classic and modern vehicles on display were as strong and sturdy as fathers are at the 25th Anniversary Annual Father’s Day event that catered to citizen’s zest for vehicles and action at Vegreville Agricultural Society Grounds on June 19. A work stoppage affecting 40,000 employees including both urban and rural delivery personnel is possible anytime on or after July 2. Although both sides are bargaining, they say they are far apart on a number of important issues.
On July 1, 2 and 3, the 43rd Annual Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanka Festival presented a kaleidoscope of the finest sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Ukraine. On July 1, 2016 it was announced that Donald C Brinton was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by his Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. On July 8, 2016, a request was made for a council decision in respect to approval of a new building for the Vegreville RCMP. The Vegreville Minor Soccer Association’s U16 Girls team travelled to Camrose on the July 8 weekend for the Alberta Tier 4 Soccer Provincials.
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Joe Machney Reporter The Vegreville Care Centre spent some the late morning on December 15 in appreciation of the family members, loved ones and all the volunteers who donated food items to the Vegreville Food Bank during the Vegreville Care Centre parties. To honor these people some staff members and residents got together to sing Christmas carols with the Mayor to bring in the Christmas season.
Vegreville Care Centre sings carols
Heritage House’s residents help Vegreville Christmas Bureau
(in no particular order) Heritage House’s residents and staff by Heritage House’s Mitten Tree-Nancy Dembicki, Helen Zubreski, Betty Brimacombe, Annette Yost, Margie Andruik, Veronica Litun, Anna Matwie, Merv Ganie, Wilma Golinowski, Roxanne Bordyniuk-Office Administrator, Kathy Sawchuk, recreation aide, Anne Strynadka, Lil Koziskie-representative for Vegreville Christmas Bureau. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Heritage House’s residents and staff really care about making a difference in the community! With their ingenuity, these citizens created outfits for dolls and made and bought scarves, mittens, and toques for Heritage
House’s Mitten Tree which was donated to Vegreville Christmas Bureau. Lil Koziskie, a representative for Vegreville Christmas Bureau said they are really thrilled to receive so many useful items. “This year, these items are especially needed with our cold
weather we have been having. All donations will be distributed locally where everything goes to our community. We are now also covering the County of Minburn and Innifree. Thank you again for your overwhelming generosity.”
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August 2016
Bilal Tariq Mian,TELUS Operations Manager Alberta North, recently presented a cheque for $3250 to Heather Giebelhaus, CALS Breakfast Club Program Co-ordinator.
Tom Cochrane and his merry Red Riders headlined the second year of VeggFest during the last week of August.
The end of summer is quickly upon us and to celebrate the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce held one last party for the people! And what a party Veggfest was! The second year of the Egg festival was held on August 26 and 27 and brought in even more people than the first year.
The 33rd annual Ranfurly Agricultural days started with a pancake breakfast at around eight in the morning on Sunday August 7 and then followed with the parade where floats came from all over the area to throw candy and wave good morning to all the people lined up on the streets.
The 34th year of the WISEST Summer Research Program and AIHS HYRS Program was held at the U of A on the morning of August 16, and Vegreville Composite High School Grade 11 student Alana Benoit participated in the program and had on display her Herbariums: Rooting for Diversity.
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September 2016 A big part of the Rotary Club of Vegreville is about opportunity and Paula Garzo has taken just that, an opportunity to experience another country very different from her home in Bolivia.
Approximately 180 citizens of all ages attended the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion at Vegrevlle‘s Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 Hall on September 17.
At the end of September Adam Kozakiewicz resigned from his position on Town Council citing that he no longer has the time to give the council his full attention as his other commitments have grown to be too much and he had to make a decision as an opportunity knocked which he personally felt would be in his best interest to accept.
On September 21, 2016 at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of the RCMP Vegreville Detachment, along with EMS and the Vegreville Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of highways 631 and 857, approximately eight kilometers north of Vegreville. Lori-Ann Cohoe has made her dream into a reality this past Friday afternoon with the grand opening of her law office on September 23.
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New Bill to tackle issue of workplace bullying Murray Langdon A safe workplace is more than just one where physical injuries are prevented. It is vital that workers in Alberta have protection against the psychological and emotional damage of workplace harassment and bullying. Currently, Alberta’s legislation does not recognize the danger of bullying or psychological harassment in the workplace. Private Member’s Bill 208 was introduced today by MLA Craig Coolahan, Calgary-Klein. The Occupational Health and Safety (Protecting Alberta Workers from Harassment) Amendment Act will help protect workers from harassment in their workplaces. While the majority of Alberta businesses have similar anti-bullying policies in place, not all do. This leaves thousands of workers vulnerable, with minimal recourse if they are a victim of workplace bullying and harassment.
“This legislation will be preventative, not punitive”, says MLA Craig Coolahan. “It is meant to ensure all employers and employees are aware of the definition of workplace harassment and what is and isn’t thorough, robust policy and training.” Consultations with businesses of all sizes, victims of workplace bullying, labour unions, HR organizations and the Psychologists Association of Alberta show there is strong support for ensuring Albert has safe work environments that are free from harassment. This Act will make harassment policies mandatory for Alberta businesses and provide victims of workplace bullying the ability to lodge a complaint with Occupational Health and Safety. Alberta workers deserve to be protected at the workplace, whether it’s from physical injury or psychological harm.
Open Farm Days 2016 a record-breaking success
Alberta Government Submitted Open Farm Days broke records this year as visitors flocked to farms and ranches across the province to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of rural Alberta. Newly released data show that there were close to 18,000 visits to the 92 farms and ranches hosting events and activities Aug. 20-21, while 26 culinary events offered unique farm-to-table
experiences during the two days. Visitors showed their support for the province’s producers and agri-tourism operators with on-farm sales totaling $134,280 – an increase of 35 per cent over the previous year’s event. “Open Farm Days continues to grow in popularity as Albertans look for unique experiences and opportunities to learn more about the people who put the food on their table. With
Canada set to begin celebrating its 150th anniversary, work has already begun for an even bigger and better Open Farms Days 2017.” - Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism. “Open Farm Days continues to provide a great opportunity to connect with Alberta’s exceptional farmers and learn more about how our food is produced. The event is a showcase highlighting the diversity, sustainability and opportunity for growth in the agriculture sector.” - Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. The totals for the Open Farm Days in 2016 were: Farm participation 28 per cent growth from 2015. Seventytwo farms participated in 2015 and 92 participated in 2016. Culinary participation for 2016 seen 26, a 44 per cent growth from 2015’s 18. The total visits racked up a 75 per cent growth from
2015, with a total 17,804 visits, whereas 2015 had 10,156 visits. Sales seen a 35 per cent growth from 2015 with $134,280 earned compared to 2015’s $99,415. Alberta Open Farms Days aims to grow farm-to-fork tourism opportunities and support growth in the local food sectors, which in turn supports economic diversification and creates jobs in the agriculture, tourism and culinary sectors. This program is a collaborative project presented by the Government of Alberta, Ag for Life, the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, Travel Alberta and participating farms, ranches and agricultural societies.
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I'm a real sap when it comes to dogs, but I realize they can be a lot of work. However, when I saw an ad for a 6month-old Chocolate Lab, I had to call. He sounded perfect, with one exception. The ad clearly stated that the dog was EXTREMELY energetic. Concerned, but not deterred, I called the ad and spoke with a middle-aged man about the dog. He told me that the lab was very friendly, but did require a lot of hands-on training that he couldn't do. As we continued talking I asked, "Is he housebroken?" With a deep sigh the man replied, "Well, he's broken just about everything in my house."
Snoop-Dog Charles Shultz created Snoopy, the famous beagle from the comic strip, Peanuts, on October 4, 1950. Snoopy was said to have come from the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm. Although it was often stated that he came from a litter of seven puppies, only five were ever mentioned in the strip. Throughout the years, Shultz introduced Snoopy's other siblings: his brother Spike was the most frequent; Belle was his only sister; Marbles was the smart one of the litter and Olaf and Andy were shown living together on a farm. While the comic strip is no longer written, it lives in syndication every week. •
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At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 19,Two Hills RCMP and an RCMP collision analyst responded to a fatal collision near Myrnam, Alberta.
The Smoky Lake Great White North Pumpkin Fair and Weigh-Off on October 1 and 2 drew thousands of people to witness Don Crew’s 1365 pound winning pumpkin as well take part in all the festivities that surrounded the main event. Shannon Stubbs, M.P. for Lakeland and Official Opposition Deputy Critic for National Resources is totally against the newly proposed Federal Carbon Tax that the Liberals are planning to impose. Stubbs spoke about this topic, the economy and other crucial topics when she visited Vegreville on October 13.
It was 1966 when the Vegreville Composite High School first opened its doors and since then many students have wandered its hallways and classrooms bettering themselves as they prepared for life after high school. Guided by teachers throughout their time at the Comp, this past Friday both teachers and students took some time to wander the hallways again revisiting old memories and sharing laughs and good times that they had during days long gone.
November 2016 The community of Vegreville was blindsided on October 27 when word got to the CPC Immigration building that they would be closing their doors in 2018 and moving to Edmonton, forcing 230 or possibly 280 employees that work there to pull up stakes and relocate to save their jobs.
The fifth bill in Alberta’s history to pass with unanimous consent in a single day, Alberta’s Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day Act, recognizes the enduring contributions of Albertans of Ukrainian heritage to the province. Vegreville’s Val Sweeting and her team of third Lori OlsonJohns, second Dana Ferguson and lead Rachel Brown gained their second career Grand Slam title at the Grand Slam of Curling Tour in beautiful Cranbrook B.C during the week of November 7.
The day of St Joseph’s General Hospital Vegreville Radiothon, November 18 accomplished their $40,000 goal and surpassed it by a considerable amount nearing the $60,000 mark before the clock struck 3 with a total of $58, 065.
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LINDBALLE, Daniel AUG 30, 1990 - Jan 4, 2007 In loving memory of our dear grandson We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And all the days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. All we have are great memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Just as you are, you will always be Treasured forever in our memory. Always remembered and loved by Grandpa and Grandma Lindballe
HARTLE, William George On December 29, 2016 William George Hartle of Two Hills passed away at the age of 78 years. William is survived by three sons and one daughter, Lon (Rena), Ron (Loralie), Jason, and JoLeen (George); nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and siblings: Steve (Marion), Charlotte, Doreen (Ken) and Nick. Predeceased by his wife, Rhonda; daughter, Marcia; parents, Donald and Florence; sisters, Donna and Dixie. Memorial service Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with inurnment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Cancer. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
MISKIW, Kay May 21, 1918 – December 31, 2016 On Saturday, December 31, 2016 Kay Miskiw of Vegreville (formerly of Myrnam/Mannville) passed away peacefully at 98 years of age. Kay is survived by five sons, Gene (Florence), Lorne, Orvel (Debra), Percy, and Ned (Roxanne); as well as seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Nick; sister, Nancy Gordey, and brothers, Paul, John, and Peter Iskiw. The family appreciates very much the wonderful and compassionate care provided by the staff at Vegreville Care Centre while Kay struggled valiantly with her health issues during the past seven months. Divine Liturgy will be held at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5705 - 51 Street, in Vegreville at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Donations in Kay’s memory may be made to the church, which she supported in many ways during her lifetime. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
ELKOW, Wyatt Jon November 22, 1997 – January 1, 2017 If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, We would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye... You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Our hearts ache in sadness and secret tears flow, What it means to lose you no one will ever know. On Sunday, January 1, 2017, Wyatt Jon Elkow of Vegreville, Alberta suddenly passed away at the age of 19. Wyatt is survived by his loving family, his Mom and Dad, Cheryl and Chris; his sister Rylee; and his buddy Shilo; grandmother Helen Elkow; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Wyatt was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Albert and Sylvia Dziwenka and his paternal grandfather Ed Elkow. A Celebration of Wyatt’s Life will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre with Rev. Wes Stefanec officiating. A private family interment will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, if you so choose a memorial donation may be made in Wyatt’s memory to the “Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation” or “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEREVILLE,780-603-5800
JONES, Marlene (nee Hamaliuk) December 23, 1944 - January 10, 2013 In loving memory of our dearest daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend The years have come and gone But beautiful memories linger on No words we write will ever say How much we miss you day to day Gone are the days we all used to share But in our hearts you are always there When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong We seem to hear you whisper “Cheer up and carry on” Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say “Don’t cry I’m in God’s hands We’ll meet again someday” Forever loved and sadly missed Mom, Terry, Shirley, Olivia, Liz and Families Husband Mike, children Marlene and Tom and Families
ORLESKY, Sophie In memory of our sister, auntie and great-auntie Sophie Orlesky who passed away on January 7, 2003. He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be Thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Forever missed by: William, Nick and Sandra Fasek Todd, Linda, Jasmine and Diesel Fenske
LINDBALLE, Daniel, Dean August 30, 1990 - January 4, 2007 In loving memory of a wonderful son and brother. The moment that you died, Our hearts split in two. The one side filled with memories, The other died with you. We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. Loving you and missing you always, Dad, Mom and Brett
REPSKI, Madeleine Marie August 10, 1932 – December 30, 2016 It is with heartfelt sorrow that we share the passing of Madeleine Repski (nee Croteau) on December 30, 2016 at the age of 84. Madeleine found her life’s work and passion as a school teacher; French and English were her forte. Madeleine was an avid reader who challenged the Edmonton Journal crossword every day. She loved gardening and shared her love of animals with her children and grandchildren. Madeleine was first and foremost a mother to her daughters: Catherine (Kendall) Freed, Joyce Boon and Denise (Doug) Drake. She is survived by her brother Paul Croteau; grandchildren: Alyshia Freed (Richard Harris, fiancé), Amanda Boon, Kyle (Dianne) Boon and children Levan and Haines, Shannel Boon and children Athena, Serenity and Jayce; along with many nieces and nephews, their families and her friends. Madeleine was predeceased by her husband Roman and grandson Tyler Roman Boon; her sisters Lorraine (Eric) Haywood and Pauline (Len) Formanski; her sister-in-law Suzanne Croteau and parents Robert and Yvonne (Fortin) Croteau. A Memorial Mass will be held with Rev. Luan Vu, on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 5437-43 St, Vegreville AB. As an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation to the Vegreville Manor, 5913-49 St, Vegreville, AB T9C 1X4 or the Vegreville Public Library, Box 640, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R7. We wish to extend a genuine thank you to all Madeleine’s caregivers. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
LYZANIUK, Dean Michael October 21, 1966 – December 26, 2016 On Monday, December 26, 2016, Dean Michael Lyzaniuk of Musidora, Alberta passed away at the age of 50 years. Dean is survived by his loving family, one son Kody Flaathen; one daughter Jillian Flaathen; his mother Helen; siblings Dave (Betty), Sylvia (Bob) Melnyk, Jerry (Cheryl), Ken and Kevin (Karen). Dean was predeceased by his father John E. Lyzaniuk; one sister Rose (Eugene) Diakow. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
After a year of protests and heated debate between government parties, Alberta’s carbon levy has gripped the province. UNIAT, Marie April 28, 1921 – December 27, 2016 Marie Uniat (nee Chapelsky), of Vegreville, Alberta, died peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 27, 2016 at the age of 95 years. She was born on April 28, 1921 at her parents’ homestead south of Beauvallon and married Dick Uniat on June 16, 1945. Marie loved to sew and became an exceptional seamstress with a sharp eye for style. She was an enthusiastic card player in her favourite game of 500 Bidding Whist, as well as an avid gardener, and cook. With her husband, she ran the General Store at Beauvallon from 1946 to 1977. Marie was also very involved with the social events in the community. Marie is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dick Uniat; their three children: Emil (Bonnie), Linda and Ernie (Heather ); six grandchildren: Tarah ( Dustin) Sawchuk, Jordanna (Danny) Benkowich, Travis (Marlee) Uniat, Damon (Rachel) Uniat, Brett (Kendra) Uniat, and Lindsey Uniat; three great-grandchildren: Isla Benkowich, Jake Benkowich and Amira Sawchuk; and one surviving brother: Walter Chapelsky. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Vegreville Long Term Care facility who cared for Marie during her stay there. A Memorial Service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to honour Marie may be made to “Vegreville Care Centre – Patient Comfort Society” (Box 295 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R2) or to the “Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta.” To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERALHOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
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Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 donates to community
(Right to left) Royal Purple Lady, Marg Henderson presents Vegreville Lodge No. 143 Representative, Bob Bennett $1500 for this service club. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
(Right to left) Royal Purple Lady, Janet Kobylnyk presents Vegreville (Right to left) Royal Purple Lady, Shirley Preuss presents Vegreville Christmas Bureau Representative, Leanne Chilibecki with $1000 for Food Bank Representative, Edna Seniuk with $1000 for this charity. this charity. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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BILYK, Kinsey Rozalia It’s a girl! Dido Joe & Baba Caren Bilyk are thrilled to announce the birth of their 1st grandchild KINSEY ROZALIA BILYK born on November 25, 2016 at 1:59am, weighing in at 7lbs, 11oz. Welcomed with love by proud 1st time parents, Daniel & Katelyn Bilyk, grandparents Ivan & Debbie Lazowski, & great grandparents Anne Bilyk, Effie Lazowski, & Sophie & Tom Wowdzia.
(Right to left) Royal Purple Lady, Rose Hook presents Vegreville Transportation Services Society Representative, Bob Carter with $1000 for VTSS. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
CARD OF THANKS FASEK, William The family of the late William Fasek wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported us during the days following the passing of our beloved father and grandpa. Special thanks to Very Reverend Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz for the wonderful prayer service and to Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie for the wonderful funeral service and the cantor Harry Babchuk. A big thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Two Hills Long Term Care for the wonderful care for William Fasek. Thank you to friends, relatives and neighbors who expressed their sympathy with food, flowers, cards and charitable donations. Many thanks to Park Memorial staff for their guidance and compassion. Also much appreciation is extended to Cindy Herbert, Tressa Herbert and Fern Cleveland for the wonderful dinner. Thank you to all of the pallbearers and the cross bearer. We gratefully appreciate all of the people who attended the services and the many acts of kindness shown to us will always be remembered. Sincerely, the Fasek and Fenske Families ZIEGLER, Margaret The family of Margaret Ziegler would like to thank the staff at Century Park for going above and beyond to give Margaret such excellent care. Thanks to Park Memorial for their professional guidance and caring. Special thanks to Reverend Carolyn Woodall for the lovely service. Thank you to the United Church choir and organist Brenda Tuck for your faithfulness to provide appreciated music. Thank you to Dave and Lidia Cox from The Diner for the wonderful lunch. Our sincere thanks to the many friends and family that called, sent condolence messages, floral arrangements, food, cards and memorial donations. A very special thank you to each of the pallbearers coming from near & far; to the scripture readers Kristin Epp and Shereen Cameron. Thank you to each person who took time to come to Margaret’s Celebration of Life. We appreciate you all.
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Rosanne Fortier Royal Purple Ladies from Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 donate to the community all year long. At this season of giving, this service club is extra charitable and after their Christmas party, they donated $1000 to Vegreville Transportation Services Society, Vegreville Christmas Bureau, and Vegreville Food Bank and $1500 was forwarded to Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143.
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The Spaca Moskalyk church has been around for over one hundred years, since 1891. In 1991 they had a centennial dedication to the Ukrainian pioneers who settled in the area that is now Minburn County, specifically between Mundare and Vegreville, where the decrepit church stands, around 8 miles north of Highway 16 on range road 160. The sliding of the building was started on Wednesday, November 30 and the move was completed on Monday, December 5. The December 10 and 11 weekend seen the Peewee Wranglers having played Sunday’s final with a tied game heading into the second. Both goaltenders kept them in the very intense gold medal match. The first goals took place at the 9 min mark of the second and opened a scoring run for a big 8-1 gold win for the Wranglers at the Banff Fenlands dual surface arena.
Ehlonna,five-months-old and her brother Gage,six-years-old visits Santa at Reindeer Lane.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Secrets for future surprises dotted Vegreville Social Centre for this year’s Reindeer Lane. Children collaborated with Santa’s reindeer and elves to purchase a low-cost gift and have it wrapped at Reindeer Lane Gift Shop. Over 1300 gifts were available.
The stage was set on December 18 for a triumphant question and answer period with John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship set as the target for the onslaught of questions that the town of Vegreville had armed and ready for him, but alas, he did not arrive to meet the challenge, despite having had a seat set for him at the Respect Vegreville panel table.
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Town of Vegreville appoints a Canada 150 Community Leader Rachel Farr Town of Vegreville Communications Coordinator On January 4, the Town of Vegreville announced its participation in the Canada 150 Community Leaders network. Mayor and Council are pleased to name Jerrold Lemko as the local voice for Vegreville for Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The network will be comprised of Community Leaders from thousands of municipalities across Canada, ensuring the municipal voice is front-andcentre during the year-long celebrations. The Town of Vegreville will be working closely with the Impact Vegreville (IV) Committee to encourage, coordinate and collaborate with local community groups, organizations and clubs on activities and events throughout this celebratory year. Recognizing that community building is nation building, this unique national network of Community Leaders will ensure that municipalities are showcased as part of the Canada 150 celebrations and beyond. Jerrold humbly accepts the honor of being our Community Leader. He believes that “this year will be a vast celebration of pride for our Country, and being part of this national network will unite us as one from coast to coast. Local Canada 150 events will further unify our community as we celebrate together, including everyone from the young through to the old”. For more information on the Canada 150 Community Leaders Network, please visit the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) website www.fcm.ca or the Town of Vegreville at www.vegreville.com.
Ukrainian Christmas Rosanne Fortier Field Reporter Ukrainian Christmas is a wondrous and peaceful time for Ukrainians who celebrate Christmas on January 7. The main focus is on the birth of Christ. A Christmas Eve supper is the central celebration which is comprised of 12 Lenten dishes, representing the 12 Apostles who were with Jesus at the Last Supper. These dishes are meatless to respect the animals who gathered in the manager with Christ. Many of the traditions at this meal symbolizes Christ’s birth in various ways, whether it is a small handful of hay on the table, with an embroidered tablecloth on top of it to symbolized Christ in the manager or the three loads of braided bread, kolachi, which are places on top of each other symbolizing the eternity of the Trinity.
An extra place setting is set to remember those who have passed away and sometimes, a lit candle is set in the window to welcome a homeless stranger into the home. People, who really follow tradition, ask a child to watch for the first star in the sky, which permits people to begin eating the meal. The menu for the supper has sometimes changed over the years but it can include borsch, kolach, varenyky, holubtsi, various preparations of baked and jellied fish, marinated herrings, mushrooms, beans flavored with garlic, sauerkraut with peas, stewed fruit, pampushke, and traditional pastries and nuts. Some families like to go caroling after the Holy Supper while others do this on Christmas day where they also give offerings to charities to offer their thanks to God for His greatest gift of all-the birth of Jesus the Savior.
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Next Step Outreach holds holiday luncheon
Staff, delegates, community members and students all gather together for a Christmas lunch that was put on by the staff at Vegreville Next Step Outreach.
Joe Machney Reporter Teachers, students, and dignitaries got together a couple days before Christmas break to take part in a Christmas lunch at the Vegreville Elk Island Public Next Step III Outreach School on Thursday, December 22. Emcee David Janson, Janet Clarkson, Assistant Principal at Outreach Denise Charbonneau, and Vegreville Composite High Principal Barclay Spady joined dignitaries MLA Jessica Littlewood and Mayor Myron Hayduk to welcome the students and other staff members to the lunch and to wish them all Merry Christmas. Before the plates were filled Janet
took a moment to thank the cooks and their helpers as well as to mention that some of the cooks are on site helping the students to meet success in their new work placement and new cosmetology options which will be offered with assistance from Veg Comp. ”For whatever reason the traditional schools do not meet the needs of our students, and Elk Island Public schools has really been on the forefront in creating all sorts of programs to ensure that students meet with success in our district and we’re really proud of the work that our teachers do on this site and our new EA. They built those relationships with kids that are so important, whatever their goals may
be. Vegreville is a very strong community and because we’ve just started a work experience program the students are able to get credits for the work they do,” Denise Charbonneau said. “We are lucky in the sense that we are a small school so we have the ability to be able to get people to come in from their community and talk to the students about their profession. “One of the things I like about the work experience program is it prepares the students for life after high school,” David Janson said. The Outreach school is only two years old and has been growing constantly from the energy, excitement, and commitment of the teachers on
the site. This enthusiasm has carried over into the town and brought further recognition to the Vegreville Council of the importance that the school plays in the community. “This is fantastic, it gives students another opportunity to further their education,” Myron Hayduk said. “Some that don’t really fit into a major facility, because they don’t fit the box so to speak, this is a great chance for them to get their diplomas and then maybe with a little bit of experience in the world then they may consider returning to the educational systems in the secondary schools.” The lunch ended with season’s greetings to everyone and well wishes for the New Year, both in school and life in general.
Warwick ladies donate Edna Rawluk accepts the donation from the Warwick Ladies, Madeline Melanka and Dani Churka.
Candice Van der Torre The Warwick Ladies Club was pleased to present the Vegreville Food Bank & Vegreville Christmas Bureau with annual donations. This year, instead of an annual g ift exchange amongst members, the women decided to bring a donation of food for a similar denomination.
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Vegreville United Church Christmas Tea
Squares to indulge on were plentiful at the Vegreville United Church Christmas Tea on November 26. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Christmas was ringing in every corner during the Vegreville United Church Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on November 26. Shirley Preuss played Christmas music on the piano while a porcelain Christmas village overlooked the citizens drinking tea and indulging on the delightful squares and sandwiches. A bake sale was also on to ease people’s workload. For people with fine taste, a room was set up to purchase jewelThese citizens took part in fellowship while they indulged in the delicious squares at Vegreville United Church Christmas Tea-Orest Fodchuk, ries and Christmas items and another room had Christian books and gifts. Ruby Kassian, Alice Fodchuk, Leslee Porayko, Olga Larsen, Debbra Zaleschuk and Dianne Blair. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
VCHS girls raise funds for food bank
(left to right) Morgan, Elana, Rae and Mary at the bake sale they held to obtain funds to donate to Vegreville Food Bank. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Good health is obtained by getting enough food and with the wishy-washy economy, Vegreville Food Bank needs funds! Vegreville Composite Junior High girls Mary, Morgan, and Rae realized this in their health class so they decided to host a bake sale on November 29 to generate funds for the Vegreville Food Bank. Vegreville Co-op donated the donuts and Morgan said it was so much fun to bake the food items and create the fruit kebobs. One of the girls’ best friends Elana helped with the set-up of the bake sale. Food items were barely put out when students asked if they could buy them.
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St. Martin’s School Grades 1-3 Christmas Concert
Rosanne Fortier The students’ souls were coupled with their cheerful spirits at St. Martin’s School Grades 1-3 Christmas Concert on December 20. The story of Christmas was told
through narration, songs and humor. Hollywood style breezed in with a secular accent when the students sang about Santa’s reindeers as they did a creative dance. Principal, Mr. Cole hid in Santa’s workshop as he
slipped his comments into one song. Another song was about the kids wanting to be an elf. Especially touching was when the students sang, Take a Walk Through Christmas and an angel found baby
Jesus that was lost and she earned her wings. After each of these performances, the audience cheered and issued a thunderous applause.
St. Martin’s School Grades 4-6 Christmas Concert
Rosanne Fortier St. Martin’s School Grades 4-6 really utilized their God-given talents during their creative and faith-inspiring Christmas Concert on December 22. The concert began with the professional production of a video, Bethlehem News which was created by the students. This video sneaked in during different inter-
venes where it was complemented by commercials and updated broadcasts about the new star in the sky and the birth of Jesus. Music performances followed, then active songs about Santa coming to town that kept the Christmas dancing spirit alive were presented. A poem about Christmas not really being about the commercial aspects but
was instead about Jesus’ birth was performed after this which was followed by a skit where Santa and Jesus’ cases were both brought to court. The courtroom ruled in favor of Jesus who healed many people and gives eternal life to everyone who believes in Him. Another skit was performed with Super Heroes who heard about the new Super
Hero in the form of Baby Jesus. Then a dance performance of Jingle Bell Rock was presented. A well-versed, French song, Petit Papa Noel took the stage next. The finale was I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Each of these performances received a rapturous applause from the audience.
St. Martin’s School Kindergarten Christmas Concert
St.Martin’s School Kindergarten’s students sing many cheerful songs during their Christmas Concert on December 22. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier The students’ angelic and coherent voices were the bells that rang during St. Martin’s School Kindergarten Christmas Concert on December 22. Initially, the students sang, ‘Take a Walk
through Christmas’. They continued on by performing a few Santa’s songs where each one had an educational quality in it. The audiences whistled, cheered and issued a thunderous applause after each of these students’ performances.
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CHRISTMAS, WHICH TAKES ITS NAME From Christ’s Mass, was first celebrated on various dates from about 200 A.D. but was finally set on December 25 by Bishop Liberus of Rome in 354 A.D. The December date, which almost coincides with the winter solstice, became a popular festival of West Europe during the Middle Ages. But as late as the nineteenth century, Christmas celebration was suppressed in Scotland and New England because of some religious differences. All Christian nations have traditions which have become a part of the Christmas season. For example, England has contributed the decorations of holly and mistletoe, carolling and gift giving.The Christmas tree is a medieval German tradition and the immortal carol “Silent Night” also comes from Germany. The United States first made Santa Claus popular in New York, popularized the Christmas card about 1846 and made the major contribution to commercializing Christmas. When Ukraine under King Volodymyr (St. Vladimir) accepted Christianity from Byzantium in 988 A.D. many pagan traditions were in existence which were adapted by the Church to the new religion. Some of those traditions have survived a thousand years and now form a part of today s Christmas celebrations.
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THERE IS A LEGEND That connects St. Nicholas with the tradition of giving presents secretly. There was a nobleman in Patana with three daughters but he was too poor to provide them with a dowry for marriage. He was almost on the point of abandoning them to a sinful life when Nicholas heard of his problem. That night he took a purse of gold and threw it in an open window. The nobleman used it for a dowry the next day as he did a second purse he found the next night. Curious about his benefactor, the third night he watched and caught Nicholas in the act but he was told not to reveal the Saint’s identity or generosity. Ever since, St. Nicholas has been identified with the tradition of gift giving. His three purses of gold eventually became the three golden balls symbol of pawnbrokers.
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SVIATA VECHERA OR “HOLY SUPPER” Is the central tradition of the beautiful Christmas Eve celebrations in Ukrainian homes. The dinner table sometimes has a few wisps of hay on the embroidered table cloth as a reminder of the manger in Bethlehem. Many Canadian and American families wear their Ukrainian embroidered shirts on this occasion. When the children see the first Star in the eastern evening sky, which symbolizes the trek of the Three Wise Men, the Sviata Vechera may begin. In farming communities the head of the household now brings in a sheaf of wheat called the didukh which represents the importance of the ancient and rich wheat crops of Ukraine, the staff of life through the centuries. Didukh means literally “grandfather spirit” so it symbolizes the family’s ancestors. In city homes a few stalks of golden wheat in a vase are often used to decorate the table. A prayer is said and the father says the traditional Christmas greeting, “Khristos rodyvsya!” (Christ is born!) which is answered by the family with “Slavite Yoho!” (Let Us Glorify Him!) In some families the Old Slavic form Khristos razhdayetsya is used.
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WHY DO UKRAINIANS CELEBRATE Christmas on January 7th rather than December 25th? Many people wonder why the Ukrainian date is thirteen days later and only a few people are aware that it is related to a change from the calendar which was in use two thousand years ago.
AT THE END OF THE SVIATA VECHERA The family often sings Kolyadky, Ukrainian Christmas Carols. In many communities the old Ukrainian tradition of carolling is carried on by groups of young people and members of organizations and churches calling at homes and collecting donations. The favorite Ukrainian carol is Boh predvichny (God Eternal) which has a very beautiful melody and Iyrics. Some Ukrainian carols are unusual because they mention Ukraine while others are ancient pagan songs of a thousand years ago which have been converted into Christian carols.
UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS EVE Twelve dishes symbolize the twelve Apostles. One of the dishes is traditionally kutya, an ancient dish made from wheat, poppy seeds, and nuts, which all members of the family partake in. A place setting may be laid to remember someone who has passed away. Hay may be brought into the house to remind those gathered of the manger in which Christ was born and believers may attend church services late that night, at midnight, or early the next morning. Caroling is also a part of Ukrainian Christmas traditions. While many carols are Christian in nature, still others contain pagan elements or recall Ukraine’s history and legends. Traditionally, caroling involved a whole cast of characters, including a person dressed as a shaggy animal and someone to carry the bag that would be filled with rewards gotten in return for the songs the band of carolers would sing.
Tradition plays a great part in the lives of people of Ukrainian origin and it is for this reason that they have continued to celebrate Christmas on the old date that would have been observed by all Christians. The Roman calendar that had been in use since the eighth century B.C. originally started the year on March 1 and had 10 months as the names of the months themselves indicate, September (7), October (8), November (9) and December (10). Eventually two months were added, Januarius and Februarius, and the year was started on January. However, it was only 355 days long so it had over ten days error and the seasons and the calendar over the years continued to lose their correct relationship.
CHRISTMAS IS A JOYOUS DAY Which opens for Ukrainian families with attendance at Church. Ukrainian Churches offer services starting before midnight on Christmas Eve and on Christmas morning. Christmas supper, without Lenten restrictions, does not have as many traditions connected with it as Sviata Vechera. The old tradition in Ukraine of giving gifts to children on St. Nicholas Day, December 19th, has generally been replaced by the Christmas date.
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JULIAN CALENDAR
GREGORIAN CALENDAR
JULIUS CAESAR FINALLY in 46 B.C. had the Greek astronomer Sosigenes establish the length of the solar calendar at 365 and one quarter days (365.25). The Julian Calendar was introduced on January 1, 45 B.C. and the next year Caesar was honored by having the seventh month renamed in his honor as July. A later Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar, corrected the leap year system in A.D. 8 and in his honor a month was renamed August.
FINALLY POPE GREGORY XIII in 1528 introduced changes to correct the error in the Julian Calendar. To restore the vernal or spring equinox to March 21st he eliminated the 10 days from March 11 to 21 in 1582 so the dates March 12 to 20 never existed in 1582, at least not in Roman Catholic countries. Some Protestant countries like England and Sweden adopted the new calendar only in 1752 so there was 11 days difference by then.
But the Julian year of 365 days and 6 hours exceeds the true solar year of 365.2422 days or 365 days 5 hours 49 minutes and 46 seconds by the amount of 11 minutes 14 seconds. The difference is about 0.0078 of a day per year or about one day in 128 years. Over a period of 1,500 years the calendar was again getting out of step with the natural seasons by about ten days.
The Orthodox and Eastern rite churches such as the Ukrainian have maintained the Julian Calendar for ecclesiastical purposes into this century. The difference between the two Calendars placed Christmas on January 7th and, because of the size of the Ukrainian church the date has become widely known as “Ukrainian Christmas.” However, there are other smaller Eastern-rite Orthodox national churches such as the Greek, Syrian, Serbian, Bulgarian and Byelorussian that follow the same calendar. In Ukraine the first mention of St. Nicholas is related to the year 882 at the time of King Ihor of Rus when there was mention of a St. Nicholas Church on one of the hills of Kiev. When St. Vladimir, King of Rus-Ukraine in 988 proclaimed Christianity the religion of his realm it is said he had a special veneration for an ikon of St. Nicholas.
SVYATYY MYKOLAY ST. NICHOLAS Though Svyatyy Mykolay visits children with presents on December 6th according to the Roman Catholic calendar, in Orthodox nations, the Day of St. Nicholas is observed on December 19th. In Ukraine, Svyatyy Mykolay is more likely to make an appearance on this later date because the majority of Ukraine’s population associates with the Eastern Orthodox Church. Nick is usually dressed in his bishop’s robe and hat. Accompanied by angels, or sometimes an angel and a devil, he dispenses gifts to children on his day. He may also leave a willow branch under children’s pillows to warn them to be on their best behavior. The tradition of Sviatyij Mykolai is also associated with the beginning of the cold weather.
Among the talismans the Zaporozhian Cossacks would often take in their boats on the treacherous Black Sea was an ikon of St. Nicholas, or Sviaty Mykolai, as Ukrainians usually call him. The Hutsuls, mountaineers of western Ukraine named the four seasons of the year after saints. Winter honored St. Nicholas, Spring was St. George, Summer was St. Peter and Fall was St. Demetrius. Gift giving has been related to St. Nicholas in Ukraine for less than a century and a half.
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BORSCHT
PICKLED FISH
HOLOPCHI
Beets. Lots of beets. How many is really dependent on how big they are and how much you like in your soup. When I asked Claudia why her written out recipe says “3 beets – size of an orange” and we’re shredding about 15, she replied: “Jaime, I want to be able to find the beets in my Borsch! So shred enough to fill half the pot we are using”. There’s your gauge folks!
Svita Vercheria also includes a lot of fish dishes. Because it is easy to make, stewed fish is the most common dish on the table on Christmas Eve.
1 diced carrot 4 cups water 4 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for Christmas Eve meatless meal) 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup frozen green peas 1 large sliced onion 1-2 diced potatoes 3 tbsp butter (aka: Ukrainian gold) 1 can tomato soup 1.5 tbsp flour mixed with 1/2 cup cold water 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions: Wash the whitefish (or herring) fillets and soak in cold water for about 12 hours, changing the water two or three times. Wash again and cut into the size you want to serve. Place into a jar with a layer of sliced onion. Boil vinegar, water, wine, spices and additional sugar for 10 minutes. Let the boiled mixture cool. Strain and pour it over the fish. Let it stand at room temperature for three to four hours. Then store in the fridge for half a day.
3 cups short grain rice 6 cups water 3/4 cups margarine (divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup) 1 tsp salt 1 lb ground beef (omit for Christmas Eve meatless meal) 1 onion 1 can tomato soup 2 heads cabbage (steamed, sectioned, frozen and then thawed) 1/4 lb bacon (omit for Christmas Eve meatless meal) Salt and pepper to taste
Begin shredding your beets with a regular ol’ cheese grater. A great tip for you first beet-timers: use gloves. Add your diced carrot to the pot with beets. Add your 4 cups water and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Add lemon juice. We don’t really use this for flavour but merely because the lemon juice keeps the red colour in the beets. Add your potatoes. Simmer again for 10 – 15 minutes. Add some colour in there by throwing in your frozen peas and simmer until tender. After you throw in those peas and waiting for everything to simmer and tenderize, saute your chopped onion in butter until soft. Stir onions into the Borsch. Next add your can of tomato juice, and water/flour mixture. Stir well. Add your fresh dill. Bring to a boil again. Add salt and pepper. Serve hot and with some sour cream (optional but amazing) and enjoy!
Ingredients: 2 fillet whitefish or 4 salted herrings, 2 large onions (sliced), 1 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 tbsp. pickling spices and 1 glass of dry white wine.
KUTYA Kutya is also known as kutia, koljivo, coliv , koliva, sochivo, and more depending on which country you happen to be in. 1 pint (2 cups) cooked wheat 6 tablespoons ground poppy seeds 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans 3/4 cup hot water To cook wheat: Dry wheat in 205F oven for 1 hour, stir occasionally. Wash, soak in cold water overnight. Next morning, bring wheat to boiling point, simmer 3-4 hours, until kernels burst open. To prepare the poppy seeds: Scald poppy seed, simmer 3-5 minutes. Drain, grind twice using the finest blade of food chopper. Add ground poppy seeds to wheat. Combine honey and sugar in hot water. Add to wheat. Finally add your roughly chopped pecans.
Bring 6 cups of water, 1/4 cup margarine, and your 3 cups of short grain rice to a boil and simmer until cooked. While your rice is cooking, brown your ground beef with 1/2 of your onion chopped. While your rice is cooking, brown your ground beef with 1/2 of your onion chopped. Keep your cooked rice in the large pot. When your ground beef and onions are cooked, mix in with your white rice and set aside. Mix your can of tomato soup with 1/2 cup water and set aside. Next step, bring out the margarine (or butter) and melt with your remaining 1/4 onion chopped. Lay aluminum foil on the bottom of a large casserole dish and spoon one layer of your tomato soup, bacon and onion mixture. Take a cabbage leaf (roughly the size of your hand) and lay it flat. Take a small spoonful of your rice and beef mixture and place it on the top 1/3 of the cabbage leaf. Begin to fold the edges over the rice/beef mixture. Shape and roll the cabbage leaf and rice/beef mixture to the bottom. Tuck in both edges of the cabbage roll. Place in your casserole dish. In between the first and second layer, and on top of the second layer, add more tomato soup mixture along with bacon and onion. Remember that margarine (or butter) and onions we melted? Pour it over the two layers of cabbage rolls. Cover second layer with a few remaining cabbage leaves and place foil over top. Bake in a 325 F oven on the middle rack for approximately 3 hours or until cabbage is soft. You can also freeze cabbage rolls and cook them at a later date. Place uncooked cabbage rolls on a baking pan lined with plastic wrap. Wrap thoroughly and freeze up to a few
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NALYSNYKY
POPPY SEED ROLL
Dill, cheese and butter. I don’t think I need to say anything else. Nalysnyky is rich, savoury and dreamy.
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Nalysnyky (pronounced NAL-YES-NAH-KEH) Nalysnyky is essentially cheese filled crepes (slathered in butter of course and baked). This recipe takes a total of one hour from start to finish and truly is worth every minute. You will need : 4 eggs 1 heaping cup milk (1% works well) 1/2 cup water 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt For Cheese filling: 2 cups Quark Whole Milk Cheese (if you cannot find this, you can substitute cottage cheese) 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp whipping cream 1 tbsp dill (or more to taste – use fresh if you have. If not, the dried stuff works great as well) Beat eggs one at a time. Add the milk, water, flour and salt and beat enough just to blend and get rid of any lumps. Pour 1 tbsp canola oil in a hot non-stick pan and scoop 3/4 of a ladel full of batter and swirl around creating a thin circular layer. Flip when side is golden brown (approximately 45 seconds). Oil pan in between each crepe as needed. Makes approximately 8 – 10 crepes. Beautifully golden brown! Next, melt 1/4 cup of butter and ensure your cheese is at room temperature. Mix egg yolks, whipping cream and salt with cheese. Add your dill. Lightly spread an even layer of cheese on each crepe. Roll up gently. We cut each crepe in three equal pieces. However, you can easily keep them in tact. I find the pieces are easier to fit into the bowl if they are sectioned. Spoon a small amount of the melted butter into the bottom of a large foiled casserole dish. Now start layering in your Nalysnyky. Make sure to butter in between each layer and on top of your final layer. You don’t want any layers to stick together. Wrap the sides of the foil loosely over the top of the Nalysnyky. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. The Nalysnyky puffs up nicely as it bakes.
DRIED FRUIT KOMPOT It is a traditional Christmas Eve (wigilia) dessert and originally was made with 12 dried fruits to represent the 12 apostles (I wonder which one was Judas?). When made thicker, it’s great dolloped on toast or ice cream. It’s also a great edible gift, but it must be refrigerated. It keeps for about 1 week. Makes 12 servings of Dried Fruit Kompot • • • • • • •
1 1/2 pounds dried fruits (prunes, apricots, figs, apples, peaches, pears, berries) 8 cups water 8 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks Lemon zest, optional 1 cup sugar, or to taste Prep Time: 0 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
1. In a large saucepan, place fruit, water, cloves, cinnamon, zest, if using, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until fruit is tender and syrup has thickened slightly. Add more water if you like a liquidy consistency or reduce by further simmering for a thicker compote. 2. Cool in an ice water bath and transfer to impeccably clean containers. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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1 package active dry yeast 2 cups warm milk 8 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 eggs 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, melted 2 (11-ounce) cans poppy seed filling (or make your own, see below) Poppy Seed Filling: 1 pound ground poppy seeds 1 cup sugar 6 ounces softened butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1 cup hot milk 1 lemon rind, grated Prep Time: 120 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Yield: 2 Polish Poppy Seed Rolls
1. If making your own filling, grind the poppy seeds in a poppyseed grinder, then combine all filling ingredients. Beat well and set aside. 2. In a small heatproof bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of the warm milk. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and eggs. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups warm milk, butter and yeast mixture. With the paddle attachment, or by hand, beat until smooth. Dough will be sticky at this point. 4. Scrape dough into a clean, greased bowl. Sprinkle the top with a little flour and cover. Let stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size, or follow this Quick Tip to cut the rise time. 5. Punch down dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a rectangle. 6. Spread 1 can or half of the filling you made on each rectangle of dough and roll up like a jelly roll. Turn ends under so filling will not leak out. 7. Place on a parchment-lined or greased pan, cover and let rise again until double in size. 8. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush tops of rolls with additional melted butter. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. 9. Remove from oven and cool. Dust rolls with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
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VegMin Christmas Party Vegreville Reader’s Theatre doing their presentation of ‘Dog Breath’ with VegMin Executive Director, Holly Cependa-second on the right. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Antoinette, Philip,Wendy, Melanie, Lorraine, Danita, Sonja, and Peter were just a few of the people who attended VegMin Christmas Party on November 30. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Christmas teaches us to love, grow and share. VegMin always gives the gift of learning. To show their appreciation to everyone involved in their organization, VegMin recently presented their annual Christmas Party at Vegreville United Church. This celebration began with a General Membership Special Meeting where Bailey Kozicki, the new Facilitator for Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Vegreville spoke about the organization need for volunteers as mentors for the In-School Mentoring and the Community-Based Match. Then Holly Cependa, Executive
Director for VegMin said that the changes to the programs are, they used to be known as Community Adult Learning Council (CALC) and they are now called Community Adult Learning Program (CALP). Their main focus is literacy and then it’s foundational learning and English Language Learning (ELL). They will still be partnering with other members of the community to do capacity learning. The party continued with a potluck that had every type of food imaginable. The final event was Vegreville Reader’s Theatre’s presentation of ‘Dog Breath’.
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Vegreville Lions Club donates to community Vegreville Lions Club donates all the time to various charities! At Christmas time, they are especially generous. In photo-(left to right) 2nd Vice-District Governor- Frances Sawiak presents a cheque to representative for Vegreville Food Bank, Dwayne Hlady. President-Percy Stark presents a cheque to representative for Vegreville Christmas Bureau, Joanne Veldkamp, Marie Eliuk, representative for Vegreville Transportation Services Society receives a cheque from Lions member, John Sawiak. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Municipal Enforcement Department spearheads SADD Paper bag campaign Community Peace Officer Ken Podoborozny with Devra Moses owner of Salty’s Liquor Store
Community Peace Officer Ken Podoborozny at Liquor Den in Vegreville
Owner Dennis Kim at Mundare Liquor Store
Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator Town of Vegreville SADD Alberta, in partnership with the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, has implemented a liquor bag campaign whereby Alberta students of all ages can add their personal message on the dangers of impaired driving to a paper liquor bag. This activity assists educators in continuing the conversation about the dangers of drinking and driving. This campaign started in Alberta in 2012 and has continually grown in success and interest. This is Vegreville’s 3rd year participating in the paper bag campaign. Community Peace Officer Ken
Podoborozny along with school resource officer Constable Jay Gagnon, delivered over 1500 paper bags to the 4 schools in Vegreville, and the one school in Mundare. All the completed bags will be submitted to be judged by members of SADD Alberta and the AGLC. The overall winner will receive $500 gift certificate and other category winners could win up to $200 in gift certificates. Winners will be announced by March 31, 2017. Community Peace Officer Ken Podoborozny delivered the colourful bags to the Liquor Den in Vegreville, Salty’s Liquor in Vegreville, Vegreville Liquor Store and Mundare Liquor Store. Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink & Drive!
Dan Fisher contributes to the Christmas Bureau
Joe Machney Reporter
Dan Fisher has been supplying the Vegreville Christmas Bureau for twenty years. His patients provide the toys for the kids for the Christmas
Bureau and all the proceeds as well, both the money and the toys. Standing in the photo left to right are Dan Fisher, Mya Uskiw, Damian Uskiw, and Deb Uskiw.
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