January 6, 2021
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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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