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00:21 – Report of a vehicle on Hwy 855 with off-road light bars on, blinding oncoming traffic. Members attended but were unable to locate the vehicle. 13:32 – Report of a blue Dodge Ram that was involved in a break and enter at a neighbour’s rural property as well as a vehicles stolen from the property. Members conducted patrols which turned up negative. When members contacted the complainant with an update, the complainant indicated the vehicle was last seen in Viking. Viking RCMP were informed and located the vehicle. 17:13 – Call to report people skating on the pond and concern for their safety due to recent news about thin ice. Member conducted foot patrols around the pond but did not find anyone. 18:34 – Report of a landlord tenant disagreement. Member attended and the subject had left so there was no longer any issue.
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03:25 – Call to advise of a white 2008 Ford diesel truck with burnt out lights and no license plate driving around Mundare slowly. When the complainant got to town, the truck left town northbound on Hwy 855. 11:18 – Report of an attempted break and enter at a rural location near Mundare. Subject was on CCTV in the yard for approx. 10 minutes trying various doors. Motion lights seemed to scare them off. Video of subject and vehicle provided to RCMP. Under investigation. 14:17 – Report of mischief where someone caused damage to a family vehicle. 15:19 – 911 call from a cell phone. Open line with a female heard crying and a male swearing. Members attended the location on Hwy 16, but no one was present and the phone was not able to be located again. 19:34 – Report of suspicious vehicle on a property. Members conducted patrols but they were negative for the suspect vehicle.
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08:32 – Report of an attempted break and enter at a rural yard. Subject attempted to drill through a gate but were unsuccessful.
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01:06 – Members responded to a commercial alarm in Vegreville. All doors were closed and no one visible inside. Alarm company updated. 09:26 – Report of a break and enter to a property near Lavoy. Gun safe was broken into but there had not been any guns stored inside. 10:42 –Three semi motor vehicle collision at Hwys 16 and 15 intersection. Foggy conditions. Fire and EMS on route. Members attended, ongoing investigation. 11:13 - Report of fraud where $223 was taken from the complainant’s account. Client was provided information for the
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03:18 – Members responded to a report of stolen truck. Neighbourhood inquiries found witnesses and surveillance available. Vehicle added to the RCMP database. 12:29 – Several 911 calls about a male swinging a bag and cane and screaming. Members responded and spoke with the subject who stated he was walking home. Members arranged for transportation home. 15:07 – Report of a dark brown truck stolen from a Vegreville business overnight. Vehicle was locked. Vehicle added to the RCMP database & investigation ongoing.
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During the week there were 60 calls for service made in total including: 1 false 911, 4 false alarms, 1 animal strike, 1 relationship violence, 8 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 3 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.
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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A citizens’ advocacy group started off 2024 by launching a petition for a municipal inspection and audit of Lamont County finances. The group is called Voice of Lamont County Community Awareness. It’s a Facebook group that currently has more than 335 members. One of those members is Lamont area resident Stephanie Harrold. She is one of about 10 members who are volunteering with the petition. Harrold delivered more than 600 flyers to post offices in the hamlet of Hilliard, villages of Andrew and Chipman, and towns of Mundare, Lamont and Bruderheim late last week. The notice is advising rural residents of their intent and asking people to sign the petition at various locations throughout the county. Volunteers will be on hand with copies of the petition for residents, 18 and over to sign, in parking lots, near post offices, and recreation centres. These began on Jan. 3 in Andrew and are scheduled until Jan. 17 in St. Michael. Harrold said they decided to set up designated meeting points with specific dates and times to rather than going farm to farm and expects to know more number wise this week. “I’m confident we can get these signatures. We are going to have to work for it,
those signatures and feared retribution. Harrold is hoping that won’t be the case with this petition as those signatures will remain anonymous. “I try to reassure them about that. There’s so many rumours and talk going around. I’m just trying to focus on the petition and tell people that you’re not doing anything wrong by signing this.” The petitioners have until early February to gather signatures. Harrold said they don’t know exactly how many signatures they will require as that will be based on county census numbers. She said a census hasn’t been done in probably 20 years or so. She’s lived in the county for 22 years and has never recalled a census Stephanie Harrold standing in front of the Lamont post office. being done in that time. (Stephanie Harrold/Submitted Photo) They are, however estimating they’ll require at least 777 signatures, and are aimbut I think we’re going to get them,” ing for 800 that would equal added Harrold. She also pointed out that approximately 20 percent that is required residents who do sign the petition will not by MA. have to worry about members of council “I think that it’s important for people to or administration seeing those signatures understand that if you don’t like what you as the petition will go directly to see happening in your county there is Municipal Affairs (MA). something that you can do.” It is believed by some of the members As to what may be the reason or reaof the Facebook group that one of the reasons a recent petition asking for recalling Reeve David Diduck failed is because residents were too afraid to sign as council and administration would see
sons why several members of the Facebook group wanted to start the petition, Harrold believes it has to do with rewriting of Lamont County’s Land Use Bylaw and Right of Entry Bylaw that have been proposed. “I think it all started for me with the new bylaws. There were a couple of bylaws that I didn’t agree with and I started going to a couple of council meetings. You start to see that they’re getting paid lunches. I’d like to see my taxpayers’ dollars hard at work and a lot of people are complaining about bad roads. I wanted to get involved to see where my money is going, and they’re not being very upfront about wanting to let us see the books and stuff, and then you start to wonder well, what are they hiding? There’s been a lot of people talking about well they’ve done this and they’ve done that. I, personally feel sorry for these guys. I think that they’ve got a hard job to do. But they’ve had it easy for a long time. Not a lot of people have been watching or paying attention to what’s going on. You always think you can trust your councilors, right. So, whether they’re shady or not, I just want to get a petition signed and let’s do an audit. If they’re clean then good on them. Then we know they’re doing their job properly. If they’re not, then we’ll have to deal with that. If Municipal Affairs finds they’ve done something shady then we’ll have to reelect our councillors.”
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Work started this week on renovating the Clements Block, which has been untenanted for the past year or more on the ground floor. Fifteen years ago the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce commenced holding its meetings each Monday following a noon luncheon, and it has me consistently and regularly since it was instituted. It is officially associated with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of London, England, and is recognized as the most progressive and firmly established body of its kind in the Province of Alberta. The Hairy Hill skating rink is now a great delight to everybody in our community. We can boast of a full-size rink, well equipped, with electric light, etc. The funniest thing seen this week is a horse “passing out” on New Year’s night. It is reported that there are a few cases of chicken pox in the Lavoy district. Everyone in Whitford seems to be enjoying the warm weather around Whitford after the cold spell experienced in December. It is a popular fallacy that rabbits do not require water. A supply of clean water should be available to them at all times.
75 Years Ago – January 12, 1949
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Red clover seed production in Canada in 1948 was the largest in at least 20 years. The latest estimates place the crop at approximately 11.5 million pounds. This is more than double the 1947 crop and the 11-year 1937-47 average. All electrical clocks stopped in Vegreville on Monday afternoon at 4:15 o’clock when the “juice” ceased to come over the wires due to a transformer that was burning up in the Canadian Utilities Plant here. Alberta’s first case of polio for 1949 was reported Tuesday from Red Deer. The victim was a 31-month-old boy officials of the office of the director said. The oldest university in the world is El Azbar, at Cairo, founded in 972 A.D. The Clive Junior Oat Club has been awarded a trophy offered by the Alberta Grain Growers Association for the best oat-growing among juniors. The club will retain the trophy permanently as they have taken it three years in a row. A Communist newspaper in Brussels quotes Belgian Scientist Max Cosyns as saying that Belgium is ahead of the United States in some fields of atomic energy research.
50 Years Ago – January 10, 1974
The Dale Walker rink received the News Advertiser Trophy after winning the second event in the mixed spiel on the weekend. Dan Beaudette was on hand to present the trophy to the rink consisting of Dale Walker, skip; Muriel Trenaman, third; Doug Koppel, second and Polly McCarty, lead. Frank Golinowski, owner of Twin Lake Construction was present to present his trophy to the first prize event winners. The rink consisted of Trev Weir, skip; Mrs. Weir, third; Walter Gegolick, second and Olga Gegolick, lead. There will be an organizational meeting of the Vegreville Cultural Association on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Chateau Dining Hall in Vegreville. The Vegreville Cultural Association which was incorporated on November 15th, 1973, is sponsoring the Canadian Showcase of Ukrainian Culture. Roy Warwa, president of Wilroy Real Estate takes pleasure in announcing the appointment of Mike Markowsky as agent in Vegreville. Mr. Markowsky is well known in the Vegreville area having operated a retail business, Mutual Surplus Sales Ltd. for the past fifteen years. He has also taken an active part in community affairs and was honored some years ago by being appointed a Senator of Jaycees International. He is also a past president of the Vegreville Rotary Club.
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In one of her last duties as outgoing Rotary Club president, Laetitia De Witt made a magnificent presentation of $1500.00 to the Vegreville Composite Athletic Fields on behalf of the club. At the same time, she welcomes new Rotary President Bruce Thurston who in between running his grocery store and serving on the Chamber executive, will lead Rotarians into the sunset years of the old millennium. At its year-end celebrations, members of the Hospital’s Auxiliary were presented with service awards. Lena Geleta – 30 Years; Olga Ewanchuk – 25 Years; Kay Gordey – 20 Years; Rose Greschuk – 20 Years; Phyllis Tarapacki – 20 years; Ann Markowsky – 20 Years; Winnie Zakordonski – 15 Years; Nellie Dumont – 15 Years; Louise Dubuc – 15 Years; and Nellie Sokalski – 10 Years. New Year’s baby Kiersten Reneigh Nicholson – Pasieka was born two seconds past midnight to mom Lorna Pasieka and dad Ron Nicholson. Maurice Michaud of Two Hills Alberta Power presented a cheque to Linda Zacharias representing the Town of Two Hills. The donation goes towards the $11,000.00 worth of repairs needed on the arena Zamboni to bring it up to proper operating standards.
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An old proverb many of us are familiar with. “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for life. Recent events had me thinking and then, as sometimes happens, the universe (and Hollywood) provided me with something to write about. “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to ransom your data, and you feed a cyber-criminal for life.” Ransomware is considered a billion-dollar industry. For those unfamiliar with the term, Oxford Dictionary defines ransomware as “a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.” In simple terms, the bad guys get into your computer system, and then holds your data “hostage” until you pay… a ransom. This already happens when government institutions and healthcare systems are attacked. There have been many attacks on the Ukrainian power grid and very recently their cellular phone network. Most major security companies do some sort of analysis on ransomware and the details are disturbing. 2023 ransomware attacks were up more than 95 percent over 2022 (Corvus Insurance Q3 Report), the average ransom payment in 2023 was $1.54 million (Sophos, 2023) and 72 percent of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks in 2023 (Statista, 2023). It is well known in the IT industry that a majority of the attacks come from a very specific group of attackers, many of whom are state sponsored. It is believed that North Korea gets half of its foreign currency from cyber-theft. Only the large events hit the news, but you can be assured that organizations of all sizes, and in every corner of the globe have fallen victim to a cyber-attack of some sort. A recent commercial while watching hockey connected the dots. It was one of many touting the benefits of technology. Young NHL star Connor Bedard is seen answering his phone when sister Madisen needs his car moved. Unfortunately, for her, she’s already late and he’s at practice… in another city. Clearly they don’t talk much. Luckily, Connor can simply send a digital key and the problem is solved. Well, not the problem with his horrible acting, but you get the idea. We have also seen technology such as “summon mode” and self or assisted parking for cars and in the 2023 movie Fast X, the villain hacked and took over hundreds of self-driving cars to use in an attack. The conversation that was prompted following the commercial was one security experts are now considering. How long will it take for someone to do this in real life? Smart homes have already been attacked (ex turns up the heat or looks at cameras), digital keys stolen, so why not ransom them? The following scenarios come to mind. You’re late for work (much like Madisen) but instead of a digital key, you’re met with a message on your screen that says your car has been hacked and you need to pay to use it. Or, your house is too hot or two cold and the message on your smart home hub says that your system has been taken over and if you want heat, you need to pay up. It won’t be long now. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Vegreville resident Rachelle Larcombe entered The Greatest Baker contest by Buddy Valastro and she is now in first place of 50 contestants in her category. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000. The contest began Nov. 27 and will end at the beginning of February. This contest is online and is fundraising for charities through online competitions. This year, funds raised will go to supporting the Andrew McDonough B+ (Be Positive) Foundation, which is the largest provider of financial assistance to families of children with cancer in the United States. Rachelle described her life and journey with baking, “I grew up in Fort McMurray but I was born in Quebec. When I was 10, Dad accepted a position at Syncrude Canada in Fort McMurray. My earliest memories are of baking with my paternal grandmother, Lillian LeBrun. I remember being around threeyears-old and she would sit me on the table with her bread dough bowl and show me how to punch down the dough. My grandmother was an amazing lady and although she only went to school until grade five, she was brilliant! She taught me the skills of baking and cooking using my senses: taste things to get the flavours right. As well, when I’m baking, I can judge the ‘doneness’ by the smell of the food as it’s baking in the oven. If you think about how something smells like when it’s burning when you’re cooking, you can also smell something as it is baking. I can tell by the aroma of the food in the oven whether it is finished baking, which is why I don’t typically use a kitchen timer. Also, she taught me to look closely at how my batter or dough looks; listen to the sounds as you are stirring, this helps determine the proper viscosity for cakes; and remember how it feels so you can recognize if your recipes are correct. She never measured her ingredients and she taught me these skills. To this day I use these techniques when baking, rarely using a recipe. I made my first book purchase when I was in grade one. I was six. It was a cookbook for kids. I wore that thing out. We would return to Quebec every year to visit our relatives and my grandmother’s house was where I would stay. We cooked and baked together every day. As I got older, I realized that not only did I truly enjoy baking, but I was good at it.
Rachelle’s baking creations. (Rachelle Larcombe/Photos)
Dan's Quote of The Week People enjoyed my food. As an adult in Fort McMurray, I baked bread, buns, cookies, and cakes or made chocolates for silent auctions for various charities. I made and sold wedding cakes as a home baker when I was in my 20’s and early 30’s. I worked as an educational assistant and taught a Life Skills course for students of various ages with developmental disabilities and a large part of that course was cooking, baking, and nutrition. This was something I thoroughly enjoyed! My students loved cooking and sharing their food with family and friends. When I moved to Vegreville, I worked briefly as a health care aide, then applied for a position with VALID, where I am currently working. I have not taken any formalized training in culinary arts, so I guess I owe my skills to my grandmother, my mom, and a natural ability. My favorite things to bake are our traditional family ‘recipes’ that have been passed down throughout the generations.
For example, I like to make French Canadian Tourtiere (meat pie), raisin pie, cake doughnuts, butter tarts, and sugar cookies. I especially enjoy working with sculpted cakes and fondant. I think what encouraged me to enter this contest was the challenge behind it. I’ve been encouraged by some of my family, friends and customers in the past, but never did enter. I think my secret to baking is it’s a combination of being creative, patient, and passionate about baking. Not being afraid to take risks and try things helps too! You do learn from your mistakes in baking, too. If I win this contest, I think I’ll use some of the winnings to upgrade my baking supplies, and maybe invest in some organizers for those supplies. I’d also like to take some of those winnings and take my husband and my aging parents on a trip together. My parents have always wanted to visit Alaska and I’d like to make that happen for them.”
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Mundare Property Owner Allowed to Keep Fence Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Mundare town council voted in favour of allowing property owner Bill Rankin to keep his fence after a brief discussion during its Jan. 2 regular meeting. Rankin had appeared before council on Dec. 12 meeting arguing that the diagram in the town’s Land Use Bylaw did not have a legend or indicate the allowable height for fences in front yards, only referring to the overall fence height of 1.85 metres or six feet. Coun. Rick Patrie stated that, “Looking at the diagram that we have in our bylaw. Without having a legend there, I could see how it is not clear where a fence should or shouldn’t go. Obviously, he spent some money putting up the fence and stuff. I think it’d be a little bit of the shame to tear it down and make it shorter. So, I think we should let the fence stay where it is and we should correct the legend in our diagram and have a line in there so we don’t go down this road in the future. Deputy Mayor Irene Talaga said, “Looking at the diagram it is deceiving, and I think we should look at re-doing that diagram and I agree with Rick we approve this for the time being.” Coun. Patrie made the motion to remove stop work order for the fence. The motion was carried unanimously. Almost
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Coun. Glen Rozumniak made a subsequent motion, “That the LUB (Land Use Bylaw) be updated to clarify the fencing requirements. Motion Glen. Carried. Previous to council’s decision, Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla had recommended to council that if the owner wishes to appeal the stop order he could go through the proper process. The proper process would be to file an appeal to the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. There is a $600 fee to file an appeal. Bill Rankin was present at the council meeting along with his wife Dana. Rankin responded to council’s decision by stating, “Despite Mr. Zyla’s steadfast quadrupling down on his series of missteps including his misinterpretation of the LUB 906.20 (which he authored) and despite unanimous consensus by council that the bylaw is not as he interprets, I am relieved that common sense prevailed. I am thankful for council’s timely, open eared response by overturning this completely baseless, unnecessary and stressful pursuit against us for motives still unknown. “
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2022 Public Sale Of Land Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Innisfree will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Village Office, 5116 – 50 Ave., Innisfree, Alberta on January 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM, the following lands:
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1. These parcels are being offered for sale by auction, subject to a reserve bid and to certain registrations shown on the existing certificate of title as described in section 423(1) of the Municipal Government Act. 2. These parcels are being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and the Village of Innisfree makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the parcel for any intended use by the successful bidder. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No Terms or Conditions of Sale will be considered other than those specified by the Village of Innisfree.
David James (in black) and Tyler Allen. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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There is something to be said about a tribute artist where people have to remind themselves that it is not the original musician performing! This happened when 107 attendees enjoyed the David James and Big River (Tyler Allen) Johnny Cash Tribute Show at RCL No. 39 Legion Hall on Dec. 16. This event began with cocktails and a full turkey dinner catered by Crave Appetite which Rhonda Manz said was delicious. David James grew up in Tofield and started playing the guitar at 14 after his mother caught him playing the air guitar. She then saved up and bought him a guitar when he was 15. “Then I had to get an
electric guitar at 16 as I liked all the heavy rock music. From there, I played in garage bands and parties. At 25, I started touring with rock bands. I decided to perform tribute shows to Johnny Cash when I finished watching the movie, ‘Walk the Line’ with a lady I was dating at the time. She stopped the movie when I started singing so I discovered that I sounded like him.” When David and Tyler performed, the rhythm and energy of the music were strong. These bandmates have good stage presence and David could be found circling and interacting with the audience. After each music piece, the audience issued a rapturous applause.
3. The parcels listed above shall be subject to the tax sale if the total outstanding property tax arrears remain outstanding prior to the tax sale. 4. Successful bidders shall be required to execute a Sale Agreement in a form and substance acceptable to the Village of Innisfree. 5. A non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the purchase price, by bank draft or by lawyer’s trust cheque shall be due on the sale date, with the balance of the purchase price due on closing. 6. Purchasers are responsible for obtaining vacant possession. 7. If no offer is received for a parcel, or if the reserve bid is not met, the parcel will not be sold at the public auction. The Village of Innisfree may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction. 8. All sales are subject to current taxes. 9. GST shall apply on parcels sold at the public auction. 10. Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the date of the sale. Parcels may be deleted from this sale as the tax arrears and costs are paid. Dated this 28th day of November, 2023
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Back Row L-R: Coach Brian Bilyk, Brayden Fried, Reed Olineck, Ryan Sturrock, Logan Chorney and Head Coach Trevor Ogrodnick. Middle Row: Cameron Palsatt, Owen Stemberger, Jacob Warrington, Tanner Tizzard, Kyle Ogrodnick Jacob Shiach and Cooper McNiven. Front Row L-R: Riley Warawa, Grayson Morrow, Max Kokotyn, Carter Ogrodnick, Kayden Gladue, Tristan Bilyk, Drayden Lizotte and Dylan Lazaruk. Absent: Manager Joanne McNiven and Coach Brad Morrow.
Photos Provided by: MVP Sports Team Photography building a female hockey team at the U15 level. Unfortunately, numbers just weren’t on our side and we had to make the difficult decision to move on from this initiative for this year. We will continue to try and make this work as it would be great to see these young ladies continue to play minor hockey in Vegreville into the older age groups. In general our registration numbers are slightly down year over year which has made it tough to ice 2
teams per age category. If anyone is interested in joining hockey for the 2024/25 season and has any questions, I encourage you to reach out so that we can answer any questions you may have. For a second year in a row we have offered power skating, goalie clinics, checking clinics and are working on some other workshops to help our athletes develop. Our AGM will be held in March (TBD) and I encourage all members to attend so that they can see how
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salute to minor hockey - CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE really humbling perspecgoal, celebrating the suctive of the game. cesses and learning many The sense of commulessons along the way, nity, the pride and smiles including some valuable watching these kids play life skills. Many great for the crest on the front accomplishments have of the jersey are most come to Drayden, Ryder memorable; and it’s and Bowyn and I’d say Canada, what else do we some of the highlights do to pass the time in i nclude host i ng these winter months? I Provincials and having a can’t think of a better full arena of local elemenway.” tary students and staff to The Vegreville Wranglers U18 squad in action against Trevor Warawa was cheer on their home town the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Jan. 6. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) born and raised in minor hockey team, the Vegreville and spent many Vegreville Wranglers. The hours at the rink. One of the highlights for him came energy was indescribable. The away tournaments which include player and in his Pee Wee year when the team made it to parent bonding activities and one particular parent Provincials in 1995. “We were the best team in our pool,” recalls Warawa. They went 3-0 and won the being a lifeguard was also very memorable. Of course, seeing your home town team win a quarter and semi-finals handily. They faced-off tournament made this hockey mom boast with pride against the host team in the gold medal game and on several occasions. And then on Monday morning were leading by a score of 4-1. Then halfway through school days came along and the players sporting their the second period the coach pulled the goalie. With 30 MVP, Heart & Hustle Awards and Medals to school seconds to go on the clock, Olds scored to win 5-4. He admits it was a devastating loss. Ironically, the proudly, is really great. After lacing up skates with the Vegreville Vixens team made it to Provincials two other times and came women’s team for a year, I quickly realized I was a home with silver medals. He doesn’t know if they much better hockey mom than a player. It provided a were jinxed or not, but there were many other memo-
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Tributes MEMORIAM
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SEREDA, Marcy November 22, 1928 - January 14, 2015 Your cheerful smile, your heart of gold, You were the best mom and Baba this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind. While you sleep a peaceful sleep, Fond memories of you we always keep. No verse, no flowers, no tears can say, How much we miss you every day. With loving memories forever Terry, Bob & Elaine and Family
RADZICK, Terry December 23, 1950 - January 11, 2023 One precious to our hearts has gone, The voice we loved is stilled; The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled, Our Father in His wisdom called The one His love had given, And so on earth the body lies-His soul is safe in Heaven. Forever Loved and Dearly Missed Gloria and Clayton
KOROLUK, Cole December 14, 1997 - January 2, 2023 Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake Of which we will never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side. But to all, there comes a moment When the ways of life divide. You gave us years of happiness Then came sorrow and tears But you left us beautiful memories We will treasure though the years. Forever loved and eternally missed… All our love, Mom and Brett
PAWLIUK, Martha Our dear mother Martha Pawliuk passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan 4th 2024 at the age of 96 years old. Martha was born on March 24th 1927 in Redwater Alberta but spent the majority of her life on a farm just outside of Two Hills. Her time was spent raising her children, tending her garden, enjoying her hobbies of sewing, crocheting, and knitting, helping out at community events, making the world’s best chicken noodle soup, and being a supportive and loving helpmate to her husband George. George and Martha lived on the family farm for 74 years. When Martha was 93 years old, they left the farm and she spent a few years at the Two Hills Lodge where she brought sunshine into many lives with her infectious smile and quiet unassuming personality. She spent countless hours working on her Word Search and could definitely be designated the ‘Senior Word Search Pro’. Her last months of care were spent in a private facility in Edmonton where she was closer to her family. Martha exemplified the meaning of her name ‘LIVING FRAGRANCE’ and will always be remembered for her love and dedication to her family. How she loved and treasured being a Baba and a Prababa. The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the staff and residents at the Two Hills Lodge, the Two Hills Hospital, as well as the team at Exquisicare for their care and support. Martha was predeceased by her loving husband George who passed in 2021. Her parents Prokop and Mary Rosychuk. Her siblings Adam (Annie), Sophie (Mike), Anne (Alex), Elizabeth (Peter), & Rose (Nick). Martha is survived by her children Debby (Les), Marilyn (Michael), and Cindy. Her grandchildren Cory (Natasha), Joey (Evan), Ashleigh (Jay), & Tonya (Greg). Her great grandchildren Isabella, Benjamin, Layla, Deanna, and Jessie. A Funeral Service will be held for Martha on January 10th 2024 at 10:30 AM at St Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox church - Szypenitz with Father Peter Haugen officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St Mary’s Orthodox Church -Szypenitz. “I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. How precious also are thy thoughts.” Psalm 139:14 To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800
KOROLUK, Cole Brant December 14, 1997 - January 2, 2023 No one knows the heartaches, Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief that we bear in silence For the one we loved so well. Sadly missed by K-Demolition family
SHARUN, Peter January 10, 2014 For all you were to us in life, And all the joy you brought, Your memory is with us, In every single thought. The pain we felt losing you, Will never go away, But knowing that, you’re in our hearts, Helps us through each day. When you were here we always felt, That nothing could go wrong, But you’re still our inspiration, And your memory keeps us strong. And though our hearts are heavy, It’s also full of love, And that’s enough to comfort us, While you’re in Heaven above. See You!! Lovingly Remembered and Deeply Missed Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara
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SENIUK, Bill October 28, 1952 - January 6, 2022 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Lovingly remembered Heike and Jason
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Nettie September 17, 1923 - January 9, 2021
As life unfolds another year Treasured memories keep you near Silent thoughts of times together are memories that last forever. So may the winds of love blow gently And whisper that you can hear How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed By your loving family.
SHARUN, Peter In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away January 10, 2014 As year go by we realize how precious life is Especially the loved ones that are no longer by your side We were blessed of the years that you were with us Remembering the good and happy times That twinkle in your blue eyes That smile on your face and the mischievous laughter that will be in our hearts forever Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps you near Your spirit is always with us We feel your guidance and protection You are in our thoughts and prayers every day In our hearts you live forever because we thought the world of you. Forever loved and forever missed by your wife Verna, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
HEMPSTOCK, Thomas Glenn December 12, 2023 We are heartbroken to announce that on December 12, 2023 Thomas Glenn Hempstock passed away suddenly at the age of 32. Although his life was far too short, he has left an impact on more people than we ever could have imagined. Thomas will be forever loved and missed by his furbaby, Lola; father, Kent (Carol); sisters, Samantha (Josh) and Tabitha (Kevin); brother, David; half brother, Russell; grandfather, Cliff Windels; uncle, Jimmy; cousin, Jon and nieces and nephews, Kendra, Ethan, Kristian, Samuel, Emma, Keegan, Emma, Cynthia, Justin, Declan and many more special nieces and nephews; as well as extended relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Nancy; grandmother, May and uncle, Spencer. Thomas, there simply are no words to describe how empty we feel because of your absence. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 9709 - 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton. Flowers are gratefully accepted but those who prefer may make a donation in memory of Thomas through a GoFundMe which has been set up to assist the family; ( h t t p s : / / w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / f / t h o m a s - g l e n hempstock?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=customer) Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre
MAHOWICH, Walter Walter Mahowich of Willingdon, Alberta, was born in Hylo, Alberta on April 18, 1939 and passed away on January 2, 2024 in Two Hills, Alberta at the age of 84 years. Walter is survived by his loving family, his wife Gladys of Willingdon; two sons Donald of Willingdon and Rob of Edmonton; one daughter Diana of Camrose; stepson Michael Zuk of Edmonton; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister Rose Kachuk of Clearwater, B.C.; brothers-in-law Daniel Cadieux (Susan) of Venice, Jay Cadieux of Bonnyville; Wayne Henschel and Ron Henschel both of Wetaskiwin; and sister-in-law Margaret Mahowich of St. Lina; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents George and Anna (Kowalchuk) Mahowich; daughter Barbara Volpe; sisters Helen Cadieux, and Josie Cadieux; brother John Mahowich; brother-in-law Martin Kachuk. A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Avenue) in Vegreville, Alberta followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. with Edward Cadieux as the celebrant. Interment to follow in the Hylo Community Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “S.T.A.R.S.” or to the “charity of one’s choice”. To connect to the live stream of the funeral service please follow this link: Walter Mahowich Memorial Livestream To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville,780-603-5800
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HENDERSON, Helen L. On January 6, 2024 Helen L. Henderson of Vegreville passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years. Helen is survived by three daughters and two sons, Donna (Ed) Olenek, Jim (Teresa) Henderson, Margaret (Tom) Dirsa, Sherri (Tim) Henderson and Shane (Linda) Henderson; nine grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Donald; and two sisters, Doreen and Marjorie. As per Helen’s wish, no service will be held. Donations may be made in memory of Helen to Vegreville Care Centre. Special thanks to Dr. Dan Fisher; and Dr. Hollins and all the staff at the St. Joseph’s Hospital for their compassionate care. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
ROSA, Rose August 20, 1932 – January 4, 2024 Rose Rosa, 91, of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Bethany Meadows Long Term Care in Camrose, Alberta. She was born on August 20, 1932, to Nellie and Frank Reminsky in Waskatenau, Alberta. Rose grew up on a farm in Thorhild County and attended school in Sprucefield, Alberta. After she left school, she moved to Edmonton, Alberta where she worked at the Edmonton General Hospital for 25 years. She married Nick Rosa in 1977. They farmed near Myrnam until they retired and moved to Vegreville, Alberta. They were married for 25 years, until Nick’s passing in 2012. Rose is survived by her youngest brother, Orest Reminsky (Eleanor); along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Nick; her parents; and her seven other siblings. At Rose’s request, a private Funeral Service will take place for family with Fr. Ben as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Myrnam, Alberta. To send condolences, please visit www. autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800
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FOSTER, Emily Emily Foster was born on November 16, 1928 at Viking, Alberta. Emily was the last of nine children born to August and Emelia Kelm. Emily grew up on a farm near Bruce. She loved the farm life, enjoyed cooking and feeding the thrashing crews during the harvest. This was the start of a lifetime of cooking meals for large groups of people especially her family and friends from the congregation. In the evenings on the farm the Kelm family would spend time reading the Bible. They stopped going to church as they disagreed with the teaching of Hellfire. They knew from reading the Bible that Jehovah is a God of Love. When Jehovah’s Witnesses visited them, they found the truth that agreed with the Bible and most of the family became baptized witnesses. In 1951, Emily met and married her Love, Rodger Foster. They raised four children on a farm near Bruce, AB. When asked how she knew that Rodger was the right guy for her she replied, “When I close my eyes, all I can see is Rodger.” Emily was an industrious and loving wife and mother who took pride in growing a large garden, canning fruits and vegetables, baking bread, making everyone’s favourite cookies and cakes. She was a sweet, kind, mild soul who liked to spoil everyone. She loved to laugh and was renowned for her beautiful smile and for dressing to the nines. Emily was a woman of strong faith and lived her faith every day. She trusted in her God Jehovah throughout her life. Emily is survived by her children Daniel (Laurie), Gary (Julianne), David (Crystal), Sharon (Tim); grandchildren Ryan, Justin, Chelsey (Nathan) Joshua, Brendan, Rebecca (Craig), Jonathan (Shawna), Markus (Marcy), Timothy, Thomas, Tanner (Melissa) and Tyler (Addriana); great-grandchildren Ethan, Rhodes, Gunner, Alexis, Emerson, Lukas and Owen. Emily was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Rodger, her parents August and Emilia, her siblings Ewald, Ida, Alma, Herb, Leo, Hilda, Arthur and Edward. A memorial service with be held Friday, January 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holden Community Hall at Holden, Alberta. Br. Erik Berg Officiating. Weber Funeral Home office@weberfuneralhome.ca www.weberfuneralhome.ca Tofield 780-662-3959, Camrose 780-672-3131
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CLOSE, Leroy Stanley Surrounded by family, Leroy Stanley Close, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2024 at Lamont Health Care Centre. Leroy was born on February 22, 1940, in Canwood, Saskatchewan. Spending much of his adult life in Vegreville, AB, he cherished life’s simple pleasures, finding joy in hockey, baseball, golfing, bowling, fishing, and service to his church. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Myrtle Close, infant daughter Anne, and first wife, Edna Close. Survived by his devoted wife, Patsy Kimbley-Close, Leroy leaves behind a legacy of love through his children, Kenneth Close (Karen) and Lori Farr (Don), step-children Kelly Kimbley, Kim Courouble (Lorne), Tammy Clark (Randy), as well as siblings Edith Turner and Gary Close (Hughene). Fondly remembered by grandchildren Jordan Elliott, Bailey Brydges, Jayme Close, Tahlia Farr, Ethan Farr, several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; brother-in-law Kenneth Thompson (Carol); sister-in-law Corrine Thompson. A Celebration of Leroy’s Life will take place on Friday, January 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Alliance Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the “Canadian Cancer Society.” For those who cannot attend in person, there will be a livestream of the service that can be accessed from www.vegalliance.ca. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Lamont Health Care Center for their kind and compassionate care. May Leroy Stanley Close find eternal peace, his spirit forever alive in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800
EZIO, Terrace Walter February 9, 1964 – January 5, 2024 On Friday, January 5, 2024, Terrace Ezio of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 59 years. Terrace is survived by four brothers and six sisters Victor, Victoria (Jerry) Lysyk, Annie, John (Darlene), Helen (Don) Derda, Zonia, MaryAnne (Kurt Weaver), Harry (Vicky), Olga Miskiw, Peter (Lovette) Zacharuk; along with numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Terrace was predeceased by his parents Harry and Annie Ezio; two brothers Raymond and William; and brother-in-law Richard. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Luzan with Fr. Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Luzan.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
CARD OF THANKS GIFFIN, Glen “Earl” The family of Glen “Earl” Giffin would like to thank our community, friends and family for all the love and support given in the wake of his passing. Thank you to St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose for the tender care given to Earl during his stay. Thank you to Gordon, Patricia and Victoria Pawluk at Autumn Rose Funeral Home for your compassion, care and professionalism during this difficult time. To Pastor Greg Kjos, thank you for the beautiful service. To the Vegreville Legion, thank you for the years of recognition, service and camaraderie you shared with Earl throughout his life, and for the heartfelt tribute at his funeral. To the Masonic Lodge, thank you for the years of brotherhood and for the beautiful tribute you shared. To the Vegreville United Church, Earl’s home congregation, thank you for welcoming him home one last time and coming together to celebrate his life. Lastly, to our many friends and family who reached out to offer support, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We know Earl touched many lives and to see so many come forward to share condolences, memories, laughter and tears has meant the world to us. Thank you all for helping us honor the life of this wonderful man. Sincerely, the entire Giffin family.
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Back Row L-R: Debbie Fedoruk, Levi Hoyteniuk, Reed Hoyteniuk and Peyton Gabruck. Middle Row L-R: Treasa Jofin, Sawyer Kotelko, Brynn Weleschuk, Sam Rarama and Lincoln Shaben. Front RowL-R: Clarence Shires, Averleigh Paulencu and Adel De Guzman. (Lala Rarama/Submitted Photo)
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In the back row from L-R: Dennis Chiong (Chef), Heather Paziuk (Resident and Family Council Secretary), Kristen Gusnowski (Recreation Aide), Jo-Anne Fried (Resident and Family Council President), Melitta Zubritsky (Resident). In the front row from L-R: Vicky Sopko (Resident) and Lois Vinnish (Resident). (Jamie McKain/Submitted Photo)
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L-R: Co-Chair of VFB Jocelyn Mouyios accepts a cheque from President Cindy Herbert on behalf of Ladies Auxiliary members. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Children had big smiles when they discovered how to make gingerbread houses from chocolate bars during a special session at the Vegreville Preschool Building on Dec. 29. The program, offered by the Kalyna Family Resource Network (KFRN)Vegreville, began with free play activities where children laughed as they played on the equipment with other kids. Spokes Programmer Kailyn Kuhn explained, “Twenty-one kids participated in the Gingerbread House Making Party. This program was a fun and meaningful way for families to foster strong bonds
President Cindy Herbert and the Auxiliary members of Branch No. 39 Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion recognize the Vegreville Food Bank (VFB) as an organization that goes above and beyond to provide food to the citizens within the community. On December 20, they assisted this charity by giving a $500 donation (their profits through catering at various events) for VFB to use for the resources needed to continue their rewarding undertaking. “We are grateful for your service to our community,” Herbert said.
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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club December Report
Nate Pipke and Mason Yakubow Club Reporters The Vegreville 4-H Beef Club has had a busy December. To start off the month we had our regular meeting. David MacTaggart ran a record book clinic with lots of helpful information that the members can use to start their project record books. On Dec. 11, members volunteered their time at the Vegreville
Christmas Bureau sorting toys. On Dec. 22 we sold raffle tickets at the Vegreville & District Co-op. We split into shifts throughout the day and had a great turnout. Our Christmas party was held on Dec. 28. The members skated and had a gift exchange, and ended the evening with a potluck supper. Happy New Year from the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club.
Club members at the Vegreville Christmas Bureau depot. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/ Submitted Photo)
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Ski trip to Cold Lake. (Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photos)
Keely Chomik Club Reporter Welcome back! The Innisfree-MInburn 4-H had a very successful tire recycling fundraiser. We are very grateful to everyone who donated tires and to all the families and members who helped with the event. We had our monthly meeting on Dec. 6, 2023, at the Millennium Building. Our Club public speaking will be held in early February. The Club went skiing in Cold Lake on Dec. 27, 2023, for our Christmas party.
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