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JANUARY 8, 2020
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Board Game Café a Great Outlet for Families
NOVEMBER VCHS Awards Night
Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) celebrated their students who excelled in leadership, academically, vocationally, and in citizenship with awards and scholarships at their 20182019 Awards Night on November 1.
St. Mary’s Awards Night
November 8 was an evening where St. Mary’s School recognized their students who tried their best to use their God’s given talents and skills at St. Mary’s Awards Night 2018-2019.
Remembrance Day
Zavitz’s family plays board games together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were plenty of smiles and laughter during the Family Board Game Café at Vegreville Centennial
Library on January 2. This event, hosted by Mental Health Capability Building (MHCB) Vegreville and the Vegreville Centennial Library, proved to be a success on several fronts. There were many board games for families to play together and free hot chocolate. Kirstin McSveen, Program Manager for MHCB, said they held this event during the holidays to give families a nice time to get together, play some games and bond. Mckenna Makowecki, MHCB wellness coach added this event got families together without the technology aspect involved in it.
On Nov. 8 students from Vegreville Composite School held its Remembrance Day Ceremony. The Royal Canadian
UWAC Members Celebrate
Members of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada (UWAC) St. Ol’ha’s Branch gathered to enjoy their last supper together as a group at Vito’s. The organization served the community in a variety of different ways during its impressive 85 year history.
United Church Celebrates 50 Years
The Vegreville United Church celebrated its 50th Anniversary on November 17 of the official opening of its current building.
RCMP Host Open House
On Tuesday November 19, Vegreville RCMP hosted an open house at the Vegreville Social Centre to report on the status of policing and responsibilities in Vegreville and surrounding area.
20th Annual Remembrance Service
Legion Branch No. 39 presented a solemn and profound Remembrance Day Ceremony at Vegreville Social Centre on November 11.
The 20th annual Candlelight Service of Remembrance was held for community members. The annual interdenominational service was hosted by the Akasu Palliative Care, Park Memorial Funeral Home and the Vegreville Ministerial Association.
