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Christmas Music Brings Christmas Joy 

 Debbie Fedoruk - Submitted 

Debbie Fedoruk's Music Studio had two Christmas recitals. One was on December 17 at St. John Lutheran Church, and the other one was on December 28 at Vegreville Manor. There were 17 performers between the two recitals, with a good crowd in the audience at both. Students sang and/or played the piano for the attentive audiences, playing old favourites as well as new songs. 

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)

Back Row L-R: Nancy Andres, Faustina Weidman and Debbie Fedoruk. Front Row: Joshua Fried (with young future performer), Sophia Gervais and Sam Rarama. Missing: Rachel Unrau.
(Lala Rarama/Submitted Photo)

Grateful Hearts

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

On December 20, Heritage House Resident and Family Council (HHRFC) presented Christmas gifts to the staff.

Kristen Gusnowski mentioned that HHRFC was very happy to give the staff these gifts to show their appreciation for everything they do for the residents.

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)

Post-Christmas Fun

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

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 and create lasting memories while taking part in a creative activity.

While the children were engaged in decorating the gingerbread houses, they not only exercised patience while waiting for the icing to dry but they also developed teamwork skills as they shared ideas and worked collaboratively on their delicious creations.

Beyond family bonding, these gatherings may open the door to new social connections as families share stories, and enjoy the shared experience of creating edible masterpieces, enhancing the sense of community and joy during the holiday season.”

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

A Time to Give

RCL Branch No. 39 Ladies Auxiliary - Submitted

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.

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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