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Vegreville resident Jerrold Lemko shares his near-death experience with COVID-19. The first-hand account is powerful and emotional, and this is his harrowing journey told in his own words. Jerrold Lemko Submitted I’m finally at home after a long battle with COVID pneumonia. What a beast this COVID is. I got sick on Dec. 4 in the evening. It was a slow slide from there until Dec. 17 when it went bad real fast. I was transported from the Vegreville hospital via ambulance to the Royal Alex emergency department. I was placed on oxygen to help me breathe. I was transferred to the internal medicine unit at 4:30 am. Next morning things got worse. An ICU doctor paid me a visit a told me about my chances and how very sick I am. No sugar coating here. He told me to prepare and if things don’t improve what my death would
be like. I was moved to ICU shortly thereafter. Now the process gets crazy. About five IV lines inserted into my arms to fill me full of steroids, nourishment, fluids, antibiotics, and all other things in between. I have a pressurized line inserted into my arterial vein so they can monitor blood pressure and draw blood on demand. I have a garden hose around my neck attached to an oxygen pump with fluid to pour the oxygen into me. Flow of 80 litres per minute, (lpm) at 80 percent. As high as you can go before intubation. ECG lines are attached that monitors my heart constantly. I have a never-ending headache. Changes are happening all
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RCMP files from December 28, 2020 - January 3, 2021 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser December 28 14:23 – Traffic stop conducted after a vehicle left a parking lot and “fish tailed” down the road 3 times. The 17-year-old driver of the truck was issued a ticket for stunting which carries a voluntary penalty of $567. 16:23 – Report of an assault in Vegreville. While walking home the victim reports being assaulted by two individuals resulting in minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 21:11 – Traffic stop for tinted windows on a gray Dodge Ram. The 23-year-old male driver from Vegreville was provided a ticket with a voluntary penalty of $81. December 29 13:15 – Call to report harassing communications over social media and over the phone. The complainant’s former “friend with benefits” was continuing to try to make contact which was not wanted. Members provided the complainant with information on how to apply for a peace bond or restraining order. 17:02 – Report of an unknown male stealing wrapped gifts from the door step of a Vegreville residence. The “porch pirate” was caught on surveillance. Investigation is ongoing. 20:14 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle on Hwy 16 when it was observed that a vehicle was stopped on the side of the highway. The 29-year-old male from Mannville was issued a ticket (mandatory court appearance) for having an uninsured vehicle on the roadway. The vehicle was towed. December 30 08:51 – Anonymous tip received about an individual in Vegreville who was not adhering to the mandatory self-quarantine after travelling. Members went to the home where they found the 39-yearold male at home and self-isolating as per the requirement. Members provided additional information on the Act and associated requirements. 13:33 – Report of a vehicle driving erratically on Hwy 16. Members located the Mazda Tribute and observed the driver failing to maintain her lane. The 37-year-old female from Sherwood Park was issued a ticket carrying a voluntary penalty of $162. 22:24 – Multiple calls about the same gray Dodge Ram from earlier in the week. Callers indicated he was driving erratically, doing donuts, and revving the engine. The vehicle was located
and a traffic stop was conducted. The 23-year-old driver was issued a ticket for stunting which carries a voluntary penalty of $567. During the course of the investigation additional reports came in resulting in criminal charges that are pending.
December 31
07:46 – CN police called to advise that a train was broken down and blocking an intersection in Vegreville. They indicated that work was under way to separate the train, clear the intersection, and conduct repairs. 10:51 – While parked in front of the Vegreville Post office, the complainant reported that the vehicle in front of her backed into her doing minor damage to the vehicle. The driver who backed into the complainant proceeded to tell the driver of the parked vehicle that she should not have been parked there. A collision report was filed.
21:04 – Report of a vehicle driving erratically and then being observed travelling eastbound in a westbound lane. Members located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Investigation is ongoing.
January 3
10:09 – Call from EMS requesting assistance with a verbally abusive patient near Mundare. Members were unable to attend due to priority calls. Traffic services members in the area were able to assist. The patient eventually went willingly to the hospital. 11:52 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 10 tickets including some for seatbelts, speeding, and mudflaps. 6 calls were taken involving a 25-yearold female from Mundare over the course of a week.
During the week there were 68 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 1 false 911, 0 animal strikes, 2 Health Act (COVID), 0 wellbeing checks, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act, and approximately 22 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
January 1
15:22 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 6 speeding tickets as well as other violations. 19:00 – Report of an assault as a result of a disagreement over “services rendered”. Members attended and spoke to the complainant who provided details. Neither party wished the matter to be pursued further.
January 2
17:35 – While on patrol, members noted a vehicle known to be involved in criminal activity. A traffic stop was conducted and it was determined that the driver did not hold a valid drivers license and was under conditions to produce identification to police. The 41-year-old male from Vegreville was charged with failing to comply with conditions. The vehicle was also towed because it was parked illegally and no one in the vehicle held a driver’s license.
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JANUARY the University of Alberta. Kozak Carollers raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis while travelling to places in Vegreville, Hairy Hill, and Two Hills on January 4. The Town of Vegreville’s recent decision to cut $70,000 worth of funding to the Vegreville Regional Museum has created uncertainty around its current operation and its future in the community. The Vegreville & Area Parent Link Centre will be closing on March 31. Service to be replaced with the Family Resource Network.
A.L. Horton School celebrates St. Nicholas Day. Students and staff of the Ukrainian Bilingual program sang Christmas songs in Ukrainian and received a handcrafted ornament that had their Ukrainian name on it. Elsie Kawulych receives the 2019 Education Award for her commitment to an endowment for undergraduate and graduates from the Kule Folklore Centre at
FEBRUARY Explosion rocks Full Throttle Truck & Trailer Repair in Vegreville. The explosion took place during the morning of February 3. No injuries were reported, but one person was taken to hospital for observation. Cause of the explosion unknown and under review by Occupational Health and Safety. Local municipalities continue to lose millions of dollars in tax revenue because oil and gas companies are unwilling or unable to pay their property taxes. Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers host Razom. Annual celebration showcases Ukrainian dance and culture in Vegreville. The Two Hills Arena Renovation project is set to get underway. Local company Green Hills Construction will be the contractor for the project which is estimated to cost $1.2 million and is expected to be completed next fall. A new Fire Chief is appointed in Vegreville. Official handing over ceremony held on February 12. Chris Jardine will now lead the Vegreville Fire Department and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to lead the volunteer group of firefighters.
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For You... A Lump of Coal Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion You get a lump of coal and you get a lump of coal, but YOU... YOU get a tropical vacation. Someone once told me something that has stuck with me for years. “Sometimes it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.” While I’m not sure those are words to live by, they seem to hold true for many in politics. As the holiday season arrived, we were faced with increased restrictions across Canada on our own liberties. No gatherings, no parties, no family visits. Christmas would not be the same. One man in BC was even arrested on Christmas Day after repeatedly being warned and twice fined. As an early stocking stuffer in December, we were also given information on the increase in our federal carbon tax as well as increased CPP contributions. In stark contrast, government officials on many levels as well as their staffers were globe-trotting for the holidays. While federal and provincial governments told us to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19 some chose to ignore those recommendations and travel the world. The list is long. Topping the list is Rod Phillips, Ontario Finance Minister, who set off to St. Bart’s in the Caribbean on Dec 13. The worst part of Phillips’ vacation was the attempted cover-up which included tweets of him with a picture of a home in
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Vegreville’s curling sweetheart Val Sweeting returns home. The curling sensation made a brief stopover in Vegreville on February 28 and met up with some of her loyal supporters to have a photo taken. Sweeting was a member of Team Manitoba that won the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on February 23 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. New transit service rolls out in Vegreville. Veg/Yeg Transportation operating a non-stop service six days a week from Vegreville to Edmonton.
Vegreville hosts the‘ Local to Global’ economic development forum. The Town of Vegreville was chosen to host the conference that attracted 80 delegates. The objective of the forum was to create a better understanding of the new challenges and how to address them. Battle River School Division Trustees to vote on closures and consolidation of Holden and Ryley Schools on March 19. The proposal calls for consolidation of Holden School and Ryley School into
one Kindergarten to Grade 9 school site and to relocated Grades 10-12 from Ryley School to Tofield School at its March 21 board meeting. The proposal was accepted by the school board and will take effect in September. The Beaver Regional Arts Society celebrates its 40th season at the Paragon Theatre in Holden. A series of special productions marked the milestone for the volunteer organization. COVID-19 hits home as the novel coronavirus with its first death in Canada on March 9. The World Health Organization assesses COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11 and on March 17, Alberta declares a state of emergency. Vegreville resident Jerilyn Gabruck goes public with her personal story of living with the virus. COVID-19 outbreak declared at Homestead Lodge seniors facility in Vegreville.
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APRI L Community Support Services modifies programs and services accordingly. New protocols are put in place at the Vegreville Family Clinic and patients are asked to take new COVID-19 health regulations seriously. Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee donates blood for the first time at the Blood Donor Clinic at the Vegreville Social Centre on March 31. A total of 49 pints of blood were collected during the clinic. Vegreville Royal Canadian Legion Branch honours the courage and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers on Vimy Ridge Day. The TELUS candle was turned back on during the Lights of Hope event in Vegreville on April 7. St. Martin’s Catholic School manufacturing and supplying ear guards to attach to face masks for front-line workers.
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90 Years Ago – January 7, 1931
The Exhibition Association, assisted by the untiring efforts of F.H. Newcombe, has been fortunate in securing one of the new type grain cleaning machines from the department of agriculture. These machines work most efficiently. Mr. Archie Mactaggart, local night agent at Lavoy, is being transferred to St. Paul. Archie has taken a very active part in local sports for the past few years and will be much missed. The best team of horses and wagon and a set of harness were stolen on the evening of December 25th from the farm of Wasyl Nikiforuk, six miles south of Andrew. Four days after the horses were found in a deep ravine on the side of the Saskatchewan River near the Pakan crossing, some nine north of here. The horses had been killed and the carcasses were discovered by farmers of Pakan by their dogs coming home with blood on their mouths. A man was arrested and taken to the Fort where he awaits trial.
75 Years Ago - January 9, 1945
A general tightening up in the use of priority certificates by which demobilized servicemen purchase civilian suits is now in effect through order of the Prices Board. The order also abolishes the need for interim certificates. Priority suits now may be issued on commencement of 30 days disembarkation leave. Vital in affairs provincially and federally since its birth, the United Farmers of Alberta in annual convention voted themselves out of existence as a separate agrarian organization, merging with the Alberta Farmer’s Union and the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, into a new, larger and stronger federation. There were only two dissenting votes. Innisfree school has a new primary teacher, Miss Cruickshank of Ranfurly, who has taken over the position of Mrs. Giebelhaus who resigned the post at Christmas. Tpr. J.M. Dowhaniuk, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dowhaniuk, is home on a thirty day leave after three years of service in France, Germany and Holland. He wears a wound strip as a result of an injury he suffered in France. Cpl. Harry R. Boutillier arrived with others of the RCAF on the troopship Queen Elizabeth when she docked recently at New York. He is now home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Boutillier of Hairy Hill.
50 Years Ago – January 7, 1971
A Ski Whiz rally was held at N. Yakimyshyn Sale & Service Ltd. on December 6th. An enjoyable afternoon was spent with a showing of a film and then Ski-Whiz rides. Also given were instructions and Code of Driving ethics such as rules of the road, towing, tail-gating, public nuisance, age limit, pedestrians, emergency accessories. It is the responsibility of all of us to set an example of safe, responsible, and considerate driving habits. Some measure of control in the operation of snowmobiles was urged at town council following the receipt of complaints in recent weeks. Several operators of snowmobiles have shown very little consideration for others by running their machines late at night, travelling dangerously in alleys and in streets in the town, and using areas which are private and not otherwise suitable for that purpose in the community. The council has requested the RCMP to hold a closer rein on the operators in town and perhaps offer recommendations to control the situation. Council approved the flooding of three areas in town for use as skating rinks. No hockey is to be allowed on the areas. There will be no supervision undertaken by the town and the rinks are for the use of children.
25 Years Ago – January 9, 1996
Jackfish Lake recreation area will be renamed J. Dudar Park. Dudar, a former County of Two Hills councillor, worked on the park for 35 years. Vegreville’s Last Nite celebrations on Dec. 31, 1995 will likely be the first of many. Organizers report good participation for the first-time event. “It was a true family event,” said Sally Wilson, coordinator for the county Adult Learning Council and a member of the Last Nite planning committee. The New Years Eve festivities started at 7:30 with a movie at the Capital Theatre, demonstrations by the local pottery club, and sports at A.L. Horton and Lakeland College organized by the student council. Two horse drawn sleighs gave rides to children and their parents and street performers braved the cold weather to amuse downtown pedestrians. Church groups organized mask making and face painting in the arena, along with public skating. The evening was highlighted with the burning of the regrets tree at 11:30, followed by fireworks. Alberta Transportation advised County of Minburn council that pavement overlay projects associated with old highway 16 are county responsibilities and currently no funding is available.
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Trudeau’s Litany of Broken Promises, and Higher Carbon Taxes Aaron Wudrick and Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation Happy New Year taxpayers! Well, maybe not so happy after all. Courtesy of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, you can now expect higher home heating bills and gas prices. The Trudeau government recently rolled out new plans to massively increase the carbon tax while layering on top a second carbon tax. This new costly Christmas present from our federal government comes shortly after Ottawa promised it wouldn’t be increasing taxes. In the lead up to the 2019 federal election, thenenvironment minister Catherine McKenna told Canadians that the Trudeau government had “no intention” of increasing the carbon tax beyond the $50 per tonne tax that was scheduled for 2022. Trudeau also blatantly lied to us. Only a few months ago, Trudeau dismissed the notion of increasing taxes. “The last thing Canadians need is to see a rise in taxes right now … we are not going to be saddling Canadians with extra costs,” Trudeau said this past August. It’s hard to square Trudeau’s promise of no tax hikes with his recent announcement of increasing the carbon tax to $170 per tonne by 2030, which represents a 467 percent hike from today’s carbon tax. By 2030, every time you go to the pumps, you’ll have to fork over nearly 40 cents more per litre in carbon taxes. Then there’s the sales taxes you’ll have to pay on top of the carbon tax, which could cost taxpayers about $5 billion in 2030. Clean Energy Canada heralded Trudeau’s climate plan as “brave” and “honest,” but nothing could be further from the truth. Trudeau’s party misled millions of Canadians about its true intentions: to impose a massive tax hike that will soak families for about $30 every time they fill up their minivans. Federal Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is trying to sell the carbon tax hike as having “almost zero” impact on our economy and
insists that rebates of collected revenues will actually leave Canadians better off. He should forgive taxpayers for being highly skeptical of both claims after Trudeau and McKenna already lied to us about the carbon tax. The numbers the Alberta government crunched show that Trudeau’s carbon tax hike could cost the province up to 100,000 jobs. What address should those who lose their jobs send their carbon tax rebate thank you letters to? Brian Allison, a farmer in Alberta, knows Trudeau’s carbon tax hike will have much more than “almost zero” impact. “It is death by a thousand cuts,” said Allison. “I don’t like being put out of business by government regulation and taxation.” It’s bad enough that the feds are increasing the carbon tax during the middle of a severe economic downturn, but Trudeau is adding insult to injury by introducing a second carbon tax. Trudeau’s second carbon tax was released on a Friday one week before Christmas and buried in so-called clean fuel regulations. The regulations will require producers to reduce the carbon content of their fossil fuels. But here’s the kicker: if companies can’t meet Trudeau’s requirements, they’ll have to pay his second carbon tax. Economists have already warned that these costs won’t just hurt the big guys. The costs will be passed down to families and consumers. Trudeau’s second carbon tax will “hit lowerincome Canadians” and “means many poor Canadians will face rising food prices,” according to University of Calgary economist Jack Mintz. The think tank Canadians for Affordable Energy estimates that Trudeau’s second carbon tax will increase the cost of gasoline by 10 to 19 percent, all on top of the costs of Trudeau’s current carbon tax. Trudeau told us he wouldn’t be increasing taxes or costs. He lied, and Canadians will pay the price. Aaron Wudrick, Federal Director, and Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director, of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation
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Vegreville Residents Speak on Ukrainian Christmas Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Ukrainian Christmas Eve is celebrated on January 6 and Ukrainian Christmas Day is observed on January 7 for people who follow the Julian calendar. Vegreville Residents explained how they used to celebrate Ukrainian Christmas and how they now are planning to celebrate this holy occasion this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pearl Kuhn said her mother was from Poland and her father was from Ukraine. “My mother made the Ukrainian Braided Christmas Bread (Kolach) the day before Ukrainian Christmas Eve. This bread is placed on a tablecloth on the centre of the table and it is braided into a ring of three separate round braids stacked one on top of another with a candle in the centre on the top of the three rings. The three rings symbolize the Trinity and the circular form represents eternity. Then we put the food all around it. Then on Ukrainian Christmas Eve when the first sign of the star appeared, my father would bring some hay in a box and put it under the table and we would put a doll in there and that would
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TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Town of Vegreville, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to Bylaw No. 11-2020 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the Council of the Town of Vegreville to incur an indebtedness by the issuance of debentures for financing construction of the S.E. 17 Agri-Food Industrial Park. The estimated total cost of the aforesaid project is $10,750,000.00. The total amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the Town of Vegreville at large by the issue of debentures is $2,500,000.00. The Town of Vegreville will repay the indebtedness over a period of thirty (30) years in semi-annual or annual instalments, with interest not exceeding eight percent (8%), or in the interest rate fixed from time to time by the financial institution, payable semi-annually or annually. NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Vegreville that, unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw No. 11-2020 is demanded as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the Town of Vegreville may pass the said borrowing bylaw. All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly.
FOR SALE BY TENDER NW 3-53-7-4, NE 3-53-7-4 Plan 1921249, Block 1, Lot 1 The NW 3-53-7-4, NE 3-53-7-4 and Plan 1921249, Block 1, Lot 1 (subdivided out of the NE quarter) are offered for sale by tender, subject to the restrictions in the existing certificate of title.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be obtained from:
The properties are situated 21 km north, 5 km west and 2.4 km north of Vermilion. The NW quarter has approximately 95 cultivated acres while the NE quarter has approximately 101 cultivated acres.
Cliff Craig, Town Manager Town of Vegreville Box 640, 4829-50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7
The subdivided parcel comprises 16.11 acres and includes a 40 x 60 shop, 1,100 square foot house, garage and numerous outbuildings. This parcel has two wells and electrical and natural gas services.
Dated at the Town of Vegreville, in the Province of Alberta this 6 day of January 2021.
Further information can be obtained by contacting David at 780-432-2788.
INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS Pursuant to Section 1(1) (i) of the Municipal Government Act an "elector" means: (i) A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a Councillor under the Local Authorities Election Act. Pursuant to Section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to vote in an election if the person: (a) Is at least 18 years old (b) Is a Canadian citizen, and (c) Resides in Alberta and the person's place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.
Tenders must be made in writing, accompanied by a bank draft or certified cheque for 5% of the amount of the tender price, as a deposit, payable to WHEAT KENYON LLP, IN TRUST and identified TENDER - FILE No. 10357.
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Please indicate for which parcel(s) the tender is being submitted, with the tender amount applicable to each parcel provided. Preference may be given to tenders that include all three parcels. Tenders must be unconditional and will not be opened in public. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Upon acceptance, the successful tenderer will be notified on or before February 2, 2021, and the balance is payable no later than thirty days after acceptance. Unsuccessful tender deposits will be returned via regular mail. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of the tender, the attendant deposit shall be forfeited. Tenders will be received until 12 o'clock noon on January 28, 2021 at: Wheat Kenyon LLP 5042 – 49 Avenue Vermilion AB T9X 1B7
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MAY Spring harvest is in full swing throughout the region. Warm temperatures and gusty winds made for excellent harvesting conditions.
were closed. The Government of Alberta unveils Relaunch Strategy to safely re-open businesses and services in the province. St. Martin’s School staff host a drive-by parade to support students who have had to switch to online learning at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RCMP, Peace Officers, Fire Departments and EMS from the Beaver County region held a drive-by parade in the communities of Tofield, Ryley, Holden, and Viking on May 14. Elk Island Public Schools Board of Trustees approved the closure of Grades 7-9 at Andrew School due to declining enrolment. St. Mary’s Catholic School in Vegreville holds an outdoor Graduation celebration on May 22. Each student received a gift bag, miniature roses, and had photographs taken with their families. School Divisions begin discussions with Alberta Education regarding re-entry plans for the fall. A finalized plan is expected to be rolled out in early August.
Vegreville town council reverses property tax increase because of the negative financial impact caused by COVID19 restrictions. Vegreville resident Jessie Bodnar turned 100 years of age on April 29. Road closures are a sure sign of spring. There were many counties which experienced flooding, including the County of Minburn, which has 12 sections of roads that
JUNE Lencewich. Two Hills’ oldest living pioneer Anne Iftody celebrates 99 years of active life on May 22. Members of the Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club hosts a Cruising Car Show for residents to enjoy. A total of 11 vintage vehicles paraded through town, making sure to drive by seniors’ facilities, for the folks inside to get a glimpse into the past. During the evening of June 7, community members of Vegreville and area gathered to observe eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence at the Vegreville Cenotaph to show respect for and remember George Floyd, a black man from Minneapolis who was killed by a police officer kneeling on his neck during an arrest. Organizer Bryan Butler said he decided to host the event as a symbolic gesture and make it available to anyone who wanted to participate while respecting social distancing guidelines. Vegreville residents Pailey Tegan Corbett and Jordan Ling organize a Black Lives Matter Protest in Vegreville. The peaceful protest, held on June 11, was to raise additional awareness about racism. Cassie Melenka, a graduate of the practical nurse program at Medicine Hat College receives Governor General’s Academic Medal. She had the highest overall average FAMILY BUILT. FAMILY BACKED. upon graduation. Melenka grew up in Serving Western Canada for Over 20 Years! the Andrew area. Severe overland flooding prompts Lamont County to declare a State of Local Emergency and a State of Agricultural Disaster. Members of the Vegreville Fire
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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. 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
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tion and imprisonment, he was freed by a new emperor, Constantine. He died in 352 and his relics were preserved in Myra for seven centuries until some Italian merchants sent an expedition of three ships and 62 men to Myra and, through a ruse, carried off his remains. They were deposited in the church in Bari, Italy on the Adriatic Sea on May 9, 1087 where they have remained to this day. Many traditions relating to Saint Nicholas as the special guardian of maidens, children, scholars, merchants and sailors, have come down to our day. 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
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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. St. Nicholas is the most popular saint in the Ukrainian church after St. Vladimir, as is shown by the fact that there have been more churches named after St. Nicholas than after any other saint. Some scholars believe that it was through the great popularity that the Saint enjoyed in Kievan Rus-Ukraine in medieval times that his popularity
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spread to western Europe, and particularly to Belgium and Holland. OVER THE PAST 200 YEARS, as the traditions around Christmas have grown and the importance of this winter festival brightens the season, Saint Nicholas has been absorbed into the tradition. It was the Dutch settlers who brought the St. Nicholas customs across the ocean to New York. The whitebearded Saint Nicholas in a red bishop’s costume was transformed into Santa Claus in the United States and Canada and eventually the tradition re-crossed the ocean to England. WHY DO UKR A INIANS 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
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change from the calendar which was in use two thousand years ago. 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
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and the calendar over the years continued to lose their correct relationship. JULIAN 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). Every fourth year was to add one day to keep the quarter days accurate and this has now become our leap year with February 29. 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.
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8 and in his honor a month was renamed August. 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. Christmas, which had been celebrated on many different dates was finally fixed on December 25th by Bishop Liberius of Rome. In 354 A.D. he chose the date to replace a Roman pagan festival of sungod worship with Christ’s Mass, a
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Christian event. GREGORIAN CALENDAR 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. The Orthodox and Eastern rite churches such as the Ukrainian have
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maintained the Julian Calendar for ecclesiastical purposes into this century. The Ukrainians, numbering some 50 million in the world are the second largest nation following the Julian Calendar in their churches. 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. Historically the Julian Calendar is sometimes called Old Style (O.S.) and the Gregorian is called New Style (N.S.). All the Orthodox countries which pre-
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ikonostas wall of Ukrainian churches. 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. The Christmas Tree, originally a German tradition, first came into Ukraine about 1840 via Austrian influence.
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Saint Nicholas is now a permanent part of Christmas, the season of peace and generosity among all peoples. So it’s appropriate that the elements of our Christmas celebrations should have come from so many nations. Although the Ukrainian Saint Nicholas wears the dress of a bishop while the American Santa Claus is a jolly fellow in a white fur-trimmed suit of red, however, under both there is a heart that first beat some sixteen centuries ago in Myra. The generous spirit of Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, lives on today.
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meatless meal) Salt and pepper to taste 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
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your dough is rising, rinse your sauerkraut. Squeeze as much liquid out as you can. The next step of boiling the sauerkraut is optional. Fill a large sauce pan with water and your sauerkraut. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drain well. Squeeze as much liquid out as you can. In a food processor, finely chop your onion. Empty into a bowl. Next, place your sauerkraut in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. In a large pan, fry your sauerkraut and onion
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Perogies - Dumplings
You can make perogies with any type of filling you want. Cottage cheese, blueberry, poppyseed, chokecherry, you name it! To make the sauerkraut filling you need: 1 quart sauerkraut 4 strips of bacon (omit for Christmas Eve meatless meal) 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Cook sauerkraut, about 20 minutes or until done. Drain and press out water. Saute onion in oil until golden. Add sauerkraut, salt and pepper. Fry for 10 minutes. Cool before using as filling. For raisin filling: 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar Boil fruit for 20 minutes. Drain and cool before using as filling. For prune filling: 1 cup prunes 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar Boil fruit for 20 minutes. Drain and cool before using as filling. For potato filling: 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter 3 cups cooked potatoes, mashed (reserve water used while boiling potatoes) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Saute onion in butter, add to mashed potatoes. Add salt, pepper and cheese. Mash well. Cool the mixture completely until using as filling. Yields about 5 dozen perogies. For the dough: 4 cups flour 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1.5 cups lukewarm potato water (VERY IMPORTANT) 1 tsp salt Combine the above ingredients. Knead a bit and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes before rolling out dough (very important and key to soft dough). After your dough has rested for over 30 minutes, take a piece of it and begin to roll it out into a thin sheet on a floured surface. Note – wrap the dough currently not being used in plastic wrap and then cover with a damp towel to ensure it does not dry out. Using a disk-shaped cutter, press out as many circles of dough as possible. Now the folding process: Place filling in the center of the dough. Be careful
not to overfill or have any of the filling touch the edges, as this will not allow for them to adhere and they will break open in the cooking process. Fold. Pinch edges around – hard! Note: with the raisin filling, dust a bit of sugar in this step rather than after cooking the fruit. The fruit becomes too juicy if you do that. Best to sprinkle some on right before you fold them. If you are making ahead of time and want to freeze these, line a baking sheet with wax paper and ensure perogies do not touch each other. Place saran wrap over top of the bottom layer and place perogies on top in opposing directions. When we use any sort of fruit filling (i.e. raisin or prune), we typically create a different shape for them so we know what they are. The ends of the perogy are turned in. Those are our fruit ones! If you don’t do this, you have a harder time distinguishing between them all once cooked. To cook: Place some butter, and onions in a frying pan and cook until tender. In a large pot, bring water, tsp salt and 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to a boil Place perogies in boiling water and gently stir so they don’t stick to the bottom. Cooking time varies – I’d say about 10 minutes but you want to check them. There is a theory that once they rise to the top they are done. Not really so…a lot of the time the edges are still raw. Best to just watch and test them accordingly. Once done, scoop out with slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Toss with butter and onions.
Pidpenky - Mushrooms and Gravy
2 cups dried mushrooms 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp oil for frying (optional) 1 Tbsp flour 4 cups hot water salt and pepper to taste Soak mushrooms overnight. Drain and wash well. Cover mushrooms with water and boil for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse again and set aside. Steam fry or saute onion and garlic in oil. Sprinkle flour over the onion and add hot water to make a smooth paste. Add drained mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Nondairy Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes 1/2 c. oil 1 small onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Peel and cut potatoes as for mashed potatoes. Cook until done. Drain water just before potatoes are finished cooking. Fry onion in oil trying not to get the onion brown. After water is drained from potatoes, add the fried onion and oil, salt and pepper, and mash and mix well. This can be eaten with fish or can be placed in soup bowl and put either a bean, mushroom or pea soup over it and eat it that way
Nalysnyky - Cheese Crepes
Nalysnyky (pronounced NAL-YESNAH-KEH) 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.
Poppy Seed Roll Recipe
Dough: 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
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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.
Dried Fruit Compote/Kompot
It is a traditional Christmas Eve dessert and originally was made with 12 dried fruits to represent the 12 apostles. Makes 12 servings. 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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JULY Town of Vegreville re-opens Lions Club Community Spray Park and Fitness Centre which includes the Aquatic Centre, Social Centre, and Wally Fedun Arena. Learning to Share mural a dramatic addition to Vegreville’s downtown landscape. Artist Brie Adkins completes mural depicting the rural landscape with flowers and other components of Ukrainian culture. Vegreville Composite High School holds graduation ceremony. Students and their families have private time to celebrate together. The graduates’ favourite song, quote, memory, shout out and the moving of the tassel and tossing of the cap was all captured on video. A total of 52 students graduated during the week of June 22. Amy Petryshyn delivered the Valedictorian Address and Katie Zuk delivered the Tribute to Parents via video. Many of the events at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival had to be held virtually, but Millenia performed at several outside venues. The Town of Vegreville hosts Drive-In Fireworks Show for residents at the agricultural grounds on
July 1. An estimated 450 vehicles were parked for the impressive light show after 11 pm. Former Premier Ed Stelmach to receive Alberta’s Order of Excellence which is the highest honour the Province of Alberta can bestow on a private citizen and takes precedence over any other provincial award or honour. While the topic of mandatory face masks has been discussed by members of Vegreville town council, elected officials do not feel they are required at this time. Several large cities in Canada have made face masks mandatory by developing and implementing bylaws this month. A special committee is formed to create a new path forward for Andrew School in order to make it more attractive and viable and to generate more enrolment. Town of Vegreville and Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce launch an online marketing campaign to promote local businesses which have taken the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions and faced temporary closures this spring. Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church was
destroyed by fire on July 25. Two Hills Fire & Rescue responded to the blaze after being dispatched to an abandoned structure fire only hours before the church fire was reported.
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The Village of Andrew’s world-famous mallard is sporting a face mask. That was no easy feat as it is 16 feet from the ground to the top of the mallard’s beak. As news of the mallard’s face mask travels, so do the number of tourists travelling to the community to see and photograph the big bird. The Vegreville Agricultural Society hosts a Stationary Parade for residents to enjoy on August 6 at the ag. grounds. There were 20 entries and around 500 people who attended the event. Twenty million Secondary Highway 834 bypass project underway
near Tofield. Construction began in July and is expected to be finished in 2021. Alberta’s Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda announces $690,000 worth of funding for various projects in the Town of Vegreville on August 13. Mundare resident Mary Homenick turned 106 years of age on August 14. A special birthday celebration was held for her at the Mary Immaculate Care Centre to honour the pioneer. Lamont County applies to the province for disaster relief due to severe flooding in the municipality. County of Two Hills declares an Agricultural State of Disaster as producers face serious financial hardship as a result of flooding.
a lump of coal - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 off locations that “were planned” but the dual standards. If you consume any news, you might also remember a restaurant owner in Ontario Adam Skelly being hauled off in handcuffs after opening his Adamson Barbeque in contravention of regulations in Ontario. A business owner taken away in handcuffs while the finance minister of his province lies about vacationing in the Caribbean. All this begs the question of why we should listen to them? Regardless if you are a believer of COVID or not, there is clearly a double standard. We have seen this with quarantines that don’t apply to high power executives and “closed borders” that are far from closed. Now we are told to stay in our homes, closeout businesses, and not see family and friends. It’s clear the rules only apply to some. We get a lump of coal for Christmas while some get trips to tropical locations. I will leave you with a parting thought. While our political elite were jetting around on vacation, and we set up field hospitals this stat was published. As of Sunday, 119,000 vaccines have been administered across Canada. Saturday, Israel announced they surpassed 1 MILLION vaccinations (in 13 days) and now have 10 percent of their population vaccinated. Oh Canada. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk states the Province’s financial situation is grim following the release of its fiscal update. “The deficit now sits at $24.2 billion, $16.8 billion higher than estimated in Budget 2020. Revenue is projected to be $38.4 billion, a decline of $11.5 billion or 23 percent from Budget 2020. Alberta now faces a debt burden of $99.6 billion or $22,400 per Albertan. The Town of Vegreville is one of 46 municipalities in the province to receive funding under the Municipal Stimulus Program. Altogether the town will receive a cheque for $678,505 from the Province. Vegreville Town Manager Cliff Craig receives a long service award for 25 years of service as a municipal administrator. Fifteen of those years have been spent with the Town of Vegreville.
Vegreville Regional Museum Society turns assets over to the Town of Vegreville. Back in 2019 town council passed a motion not to fund the Vegreville Regional Museum Society. The volunteer organization had requested $35,000 in funding for 2020 and to extend its lease with the town to December 31, 2020. The Town of Vegreville receives over $8.2 million from the provincial and federal governments’ to develop an Agri-Food Industrial Park in the south-
east part of town. Students return to school this week in Vegreville and throughout the province. Frank Rosypal wins by-election in the Town of Mundare. He is to be sworn into office on October 6. Vito’s Restaurant and the Vegreville News Advertiser were recognized by the Town of Vegreville for 30 and 50 years of business respectively. Plaques were presented on September 11. Edmonton based Horned Serpent Productions films scenes for its movie “Abducted ” in Vegreville. Decommissioned RCMP detachment and Vista Motel used as locations during filming Sept. 5 and 6. On September 18 members of the Vegreville Fire Department and Town of Vegreville officials broke ground on the location of the new training centre. Vegreville Filmmaker Troy Ruptash is excited to premiere his movie ‘They Who Surround Us’ at the Edmonton International Film Festival on October 9 at Landmark Theatre. Mother Erin Robert requests a COVID-19 testing centre in Vegreville. Town council supports the request and agrees to send a letter to Health Minister Tyler Shandro. Terry Fox virtual run held in Vegreville to mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.
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Volunteers with the Grow Arena Project harvesting wheat in Brosseau on October 3. Proceeds from the sale of the crop go to pay for renovations at the Two Hills Centennial Arena which is expected to be complete in early November. Vegreville Corn Maze opens to the public with a mobile petting zoo, craft kit farm, rock hunt, and guided story stroll.
Conservative Shadow Agriculture Minister and MP for Lambton, Kent, and Middlesex Constituency in Ontario, Lianne Rood tours the Lakeland Riding with MP Shannon Stubbs. Tour includes visits with producers hard hit by flooding this past spring. Members of the Vegreville Royal Purple Ladies celebrate 60 years of volunteering for Canadian Blood Services donor clinics.
Official groundbreaking held on October 5 for 40 room boutique lodge at Metis Crossing which is located south of Smoky Lake. Mundare Town Councillor Irene Talaga with her AUMA Service Award which was presented to her on October 6. The award recognized Talaga for her 20 years of service to the community. Alberta Health Services confirms that it will be opening a COVID-19 testing site in Vegreville. Century Park employee tests positive for COVID-19. The risk to others at the facility is considered low and no additional cases were reported at the Vegreville facility. Vegreville filmmaker Troy Ruptash’s movie ‘They Who Surround Us’ wins the Audience Choice Award at the Edmonton International Film Festival.
Ukrainian Christmas is a Holy Time Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Orthodox Christmas Day 2021 is celebrated on January 7. Christmas in Ukraine is celebrated on January 7 because their main church is the Orthodox Church which uses the old Julian calendar for their church festivals that predates the Gregorian calendar used in the West by people for Christmas. But since this is a holy time and the concentration is on the birth of Jesus Christ, some people who are
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Ukrainian in the West follow this traditional Ukrainian Christmas. The main Christmas meal called Sviata Vechena (Holy Supper) is eaten on January 6 on Christmas
Eve. The main feast is usually meatless and the supper has 12 dishes as it is meant to break the traditional fasting period of 40 days leading up to the big night. Some common dishes include kutya, pickled herring, beet salad, marinated mushrooms, cabbage rolls, borscht, white fish, perogies, and a dessert called uzvar. Ukrainian Christmas Day starts the 12-day period of caroling and more celebrations which end on the Epiphany liturgy on January 19.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
KOMARNISKI, Lawrence In loving memory of Lawrence Harry Komarniski December 31, 1941 - January 7, 2015 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever. Lovingly remembered by Donna, Zenith, Sabrina, Miller, Max, Zane, Amanda, Addison, Zenon, Tygan and Aiden.
HNYDYK, Ron September 17, 1938 – January 7, 2011 Family Tree There’s love within our family tree and happiness abounds. It’s roots are deeply planted In rich and fertile ground. We enjoy the rays of sunlight, and endure the winds and rain, and when a leaf falls from our tree, together we share the pain. God gave us earthly families and never did intend, that bonds of love built on earth, upon our death would end. For when our life is over and from earth our souls will flee, one by one, leaf by leaf He’ll rejoin our family tree. Love Jennie, Bev, Michelle and families
MEMORIAM
LINDBALLE, Daniel August 30, 1990 - January 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
PEREPELETZA, Bentley Micheal January 3, 2011 Our precious Bentley, 10 years have past since that day, The day that you were born. I dreamt of you and your life And all that it would be. It seems just so unfair to me, all the things I didn’t get to see. I never got to see you play, Or laugh or cry or wiggle. I long so much to hold you now, And hear your first giggle. Your dad was strong, And I was too, And I know what we did was right. But I can’t help thinking of you, Each and every night. I hope so much, that you’re safe and sound, And happy as can be. Although you weren’t my baby long, My baby you will always be. Happy 10th birthday Bentley. Love: Your mom and dad and your sister Addison
Lucy There will always be this empty chair Where Lucy usually sat there. But, this is not where it all ends As Lucy was truly my very best friend. Over coffee she listened to my troubles and woes She told me some of hers that no one else needs to know. We shared silly happenings, jokes and fun All our many cabbage rolls looked like one She was so happy when told a child was born today Also sadness when some went their separate way She was so happy when an abundant harvest was done Mission accomplished, then rest for everyone. There were many family gatherings and delicious meals For most of us it was meals on wheels The angel of death kissed her in her sleep She’s awake in Heaven now, her memories on earth she will always keep It’s a new year now, 2021. Lucy’s life in Heaven has just begun. Love, Mary Leonty
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TYMCHYSHYN, Gerald June 20, 1940 - January 5, 2019 In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father and Moshu (grandfather) I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, From which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart. Always on our minds, forever in our hearts Helen, Darrell/Kathy, Tristan Yvonne/Robert and Tanner
PATRIE, Frank November 9, 1927 - January 4, 2020 In loving memory of our dear Husband, Father and Gido We are sending a dove up to Heaven with a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it it’s filled full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to tell you how much we miss you and send you all our love What we would all give to clasp your hand, your dear sweet face to see, to hear your voice, to see you smile What a wonderful memory you left behind We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Forever loved and deeply missed Sally, your children, and grandchildren
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WOYNAROWICH, Doreen Laura 1940 - 2020 Doreen Laura Woynarowich (nee Harter) of Vegreville, Alberta went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 29, 2020. Doreen was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Victor Woynarowich; parents, Edward and Alma (nee Gienger) Harter; brothers, Irvin and Lawrence Harter; and sister, Adella Mammel. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Riemer (Harold); grandchildren Nicholas Riemer, Hannah Van Mulligen (Matthew), and Christian Riemer; sisters Lillian Gereluk (Metro) and Thabea Brennan; brother Alvin Harter (Lucy Doolaege); and numerous nieces and nephews. Born and raised on a farm southeast of Vegreville, Doreen married Victor on April 22, 1960 and welcomed their daughter Tammy in 1963. Together, they lived and worked with Doreen’s parents on the farm until 1966 when they moved to Vegreville. Doreen was a hard worker her whole life and never really retired. She was employed by a variety of businesses in Vegreville over the years (e.g., Avenue Dry Cleaners, Vegreville Plumbing and Heating, Tower Plumbing and Heating, and most recently, Walmart) and, together with her daughter, ran a seasonal ice cream parlour from 1998 through 2008. Following her decision to follow Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour in 1996, Doreen was actively involved with the congregation of the Vegreville Alliance Church where she served and ministered in a number of capacities including the choir, AWANA, hospitality, and as a trustee. Although she faced a variety of health challenges as she got older (cancer, diabetes, heart disease), she never slowed down. Doreen very much enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren - particularly camping and fishing in Prince Albert National Park in the summers or cheering them on at their hockey games. She made a habit of vacationing with her sisters, Thabea and Lillian; together they travelled to Europe, the East Coast of Canada, the Sunshine Coast, and Mexico - often with her daughter Tammy acting as tour guide. Doreen loved to host holiday gatherings in her home, where she would “cook up a storm” for family and friends. Doreen impacted the lives of many people and, while she will be missed, we look forward to our reunion with her (Revelation 22:3-5). A special thanks to the medical team in unit 5A6 at the Mazankowski Heart Institute who cared for Doreen in her final days. In particular, Drs. Sehgal & Butler, and nurses Renee, Sarah, Fran, Sharon, Billie, Carrie, Emily, Asmaa, and Veronica who treated her with such kindness, compassion, and love. In addition, thanks to her family physician Dr. Strydom who cared for Doreen over the last few years. A private service celebrating Doreen’s life and the hope she had in Jesus Christ will be held at the Vegreville Alliance Church followed by the committal and interment in Riverside Cemetery. The livestream of the service may be accessed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by accessing http://www.vegrevillealliance.org In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vegreville Alliance Church (4606 - 55 Ave, Vegreville, AB T9C 1G3; info@vegrevillealliance.org ; 780 632 2261) To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
KOSAKEWICH, Eileen July 5, 1931 – January 2, 2021 On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Eileen Kosakewich of Edmonton, Alberta peacefully passed away at 89 years. Eileen is survived by one sister-in-law Elsie Kutryk; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; along with other relatives and friends. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Michael; parents Nick and Catherine Kutryk; three brothers Walter, Dmetro and Edward. A celebration of life for Eileen will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation” or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
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WARAWA, Marvin 1939 - 2020 On December 25, 2020, after an 8 year battle with cancer, this incredibly brave and selfless man took his last breath. He leaves behind his wife Sandra of 52 years, his beloved children Christy (Addison and Jameson) and Jason. He also leaves behind 3 sisters, Susan Smith (Gord) of Calgary, Joan Toronchuk of Vegreville, Mary Jane Dubyk (Jerry) of Ardrossan, and sister-in-law Cathy Oulion (Ron) of Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Allison Toronchuk. He leaves behind his many nieces and nephews Fraser Smith and Jennifer Mallamo, Margaret Toronchuk, Valerie Mitchell (Brent), Holly Herbert (Rick), Alexander Dubyk, Dawn Michelle Witherspoon (Jason), Jerrold Dubyk (Michelle) and Dayna Oulion. A private memorial will take place on Friday, January 8, 2020. Plans are being made for a celebration of life when family and friends are able to gather later in 2021. Memorial donations may be made in Marvin’s name to the Humane Society, Southern Health Palliative Care or the St. Boniface Hospital. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 204-885-9715
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Best Christmas Present Ever! Deb Zaleschuk Submitted While isolating and gazing at the big Christmas tree I shared with my husband Don how I would much rather gaze
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The Right Honourable Donald (Don) Mazankowski passed away at the age of 85 on October 28. The Vegreville MP went on to serve as Deputy Prime Minister under Brian Mulroney’s PC Government. He is considered to be one of the greatest politicians this country has ever had by long-time friend Larry Ruptash who had a special friendship and relationship with Mazankowski. Face Masks are strongly recommended after several cases of COVID-19 are reported in the community of Mundare. Residents are instructed to wear face masks while in the town administration building. The Two Hills Swimming Pool was demolished in early November. The decision came in the wake of a partial collapse of the roof over a month ago. It was the only volunteerrun swimming pool in Alberta and was operating in the community for more than 30 years. Postmaster Betty Denman retires after 40 years of service in the community of Hairy Hill. Postal service to be switched to Two Hills.
Town of Mundare and Town of Vegreville host Remembrance Day Services on November 11. A Very Vegreville Christmas featured a Drive-Through Holiday Parade at the Vegreville Agricultural Grounds on November 21. A total of 16 entries and 231 vehicles participated in the event. The 60th Anniversary of the Lamont bus accident that killed 17 students and injured many others was remembered by Al Carter and survivors Terry Cossey and John Winnick. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declares State of Public Health Emergency due to rising cases of COVID-19 throughout the province. Face masks are now required in all indoor enclosed public places and public vehicles. Further restrictions to business operations and switch back to online learning until January 11. Sister Doloretta Shalagan of the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate celebrates 60 years of religious life. She was presented a scroll and special gifts in honour of her years of service at St. Josephs Home on November 6. The Chipman Agricultural Society hosted its Coyote Country Christmas with a free take-out turkey dinner. Over 260 meals were picked up and delivered to residents in Chipman and Lamont.
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DECEMBER COVID-19 ripple effect being felt in Smoky Lake as case counts rise dramatically. Additional cases were reported at H.A. Kostash School as well as an outbreak at Bar-V-Nook Manor seniors’ supportive living facility.
Vegreville town council passes Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw for all personas entering or remaining inside public places or in a public Vehicle. The Town of Tofield, Beaver County, and Town of Two Hills also passed mandatory face mask bylaws. St. Mary’s Catholic School unveils the name of new outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. They are named after Trent Samoil, owner of Twin Lakes Redi-Mix & Aggregates Ltd. They will be called ‘Trent’s Twin Courts.’ After a difficult harvest year, the Vegreville Food Grains Growing Project harvests two crops in 2020. A total of $47,000 was raised and will be used to supply emergency food aid for areas that are suffering from natural or manmade disasters. From Vegreville Christmas Bureau COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. & Vegreville Coats For Families Alberta Health Services reports eight On behalf of the Bureau executive, volunteers, applicants and their families, patients have tested positive for the deepest gratitude is extended to all the wonderful sponsors of the 2020 campaign. We rely totally on the generosity of the community to provide food, gift items, & coronavirus. grocery store gift cards for those experiencing hardship at Christmas. Individual Hemp Fibre Production Company to donations were too numerous to mention, but we want to recognize the contributions of all those who made donations of cash or goods, and held or put down roots in Vegreville. Proposed participated in fundraising events. plant to be located in the SE 17 Service Clubs Individuals Church Groups Schools Industrial Park. Businesses Employee Groups Sports Clubs Families Alberta Health Services declares and anyone else who supported the Bureau in any way. Special thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak at Eagle Hill Lodge owners of the two locations that we were able to use this year. in Willingdon. Seven residents have In addition, thanks to all the volunteers who worked in our headquarters, raised funds, made pickups and deliveries, sorted food, toys and Vegreville Coats for been reported to have contracted the Families items and did the many other tasks required to make this a Merry virus. Christmas for everyone. Donations were presented to Because of you, 400 people were able to celebrate a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vegreville Food Bank and Vegreville Christmas Bureau throughout the Thank You Very Much! month of December. Businesses dealt another blow as the
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