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Family Block Builders at Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Families enjoyed some creative time together when they participated in the Family Block Builders program at Vegreville Centennial Library on January 3. Library Programmer Calina Sokalski said the purpose of this program was to have families get together and have the opportuniThe Lee’s family participate in the program together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
ty to do something a little bit different than they probably would do at home. “By having this program, the library can reach a bit of a larger audience because we get some of the younger kids to participate who normally do not come to our programs because they can now come with their parents and siblings,”stated Sokalski.
APRIL Election Candidates Forum
Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce hosts all candidates forum on April 2. Vying to earn the most votes in the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency were Ron Malowany of the Alberta Advantage Party, Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk of the UCP, ShaneLadouceur of the Alberta Independence Party, current MLA Jessica Littlewood of the NDP, Marvin Olsen of the Alberta Party, MalcolmStinson of the Freedom
Conservative Party, and Rebecca Trotter of the Green Party of Alberta. The provincial election will be held on April 16, 2019.
commemorate first anniversary of sponsored Syrian refuge family.
St. Mary’s Senior High Boys basketball team clinches provincial championship.
Points Living hosts Wine and Cheese Festival/Open House on April 5 at Heritage House for its Heritage Heights expansion in Vegreville. Points Living which caters to seniors who want to enjoy independent living in the community with first class and homelike environment.
Vegreville Wins Provincial Title
Ryley Cadet Sets Sail
Ryley youth Travis Luscombe enjoys a week at sea aboard The Pacific Swift.
Potluck for Syrian Refugees
Vegreville committee hosts potluck to
Points Living Hosts Open House
Armstrong-Homeniuk Elected MLA
Political tide turns and Alberta goes UCP blue. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk elected as Fort SaskatchewanVegreville`s new MLA on April 16.
Appreciation Given To Volunteers
Volunteer appreciation celebrations were held throughout Lamont County, the Town of Vegreville, and Town of Tofield. Volunteers are considered the lifeblood of rural communities, and their contributions were officially recognized during several special events during the second week of April.
Tofield Bull Bash Excites Crowd
Energetic crowd welcomes cowboys during the Tofield Bull Bash on April 13. Jared Parsonage wins the championship with a top score of 167.0 and $1,200 in grand prize money.
Honker House Reunion
Ukrainian Bilingual Program Celebrates 40 Years
A.L. Horton School presented their 40th anniversary of its Ukrainian Bilingual Program on April 11.
Holden Junior Players performance of Honker House Family Reunion to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd on April 14.
Lemonade Stand A Hit
Vegreville takes lemonade stands to the next level by piloting a special program for rural youth.
Elsie Kawulych - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 for Ukrainian studies. There are no requirements to get this scholarship but it has to be used to study Ukrainian. This will help preserved the Ukrainian culture which is very important.” Elsie received the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2005 and received the Order of Canada in 2012. Elsie completed her university degree and worked as a district home economist in the St. Paul area for many years. She also taught Ukrainian dancing for 18 years. Elsie’s parents immigrated to Canada in 1924 and 1925. Her parents met in Vegreville where Elsie was born and has lived most of her life. She credits her parents who taught her to work hard and appreciate everything she had.
