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Tofield RCMP request assistance identifying armed robbery suspect Cpl. Ronald Bumbry On Nov. 29, 2016 at approximately 1:50 p.m., an armed male brandishing a knife entered a bank in Holden, Alberta and demanded money. No money was provided and the suspect fled the bank on foot. No one was injured. Members along with RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) responded but the suspect was not located. The male suspect is described as: caucasian, approximately 6’0�, and slender in stature. The suspect was wearing: black coat with white stripes, black pants, black runners, toque and gloves, and sunglasses. If you have information about this incident, please call the Tofield RCMP at 780-662-3353 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www. crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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RCMP files from January 2- 8 Joe Machney Reporter January 2 02:32 Report of a complaint of a domestic dispute from a local hotel. The female assaulted a male and was arrested and charged accordingly. 07:42 Request to do a well-being check of a neighbour. Everything was deemed A-ok. 09:11 Report of a domestic disturbance at a local hotel. This was related to the earlier one. Both the male and female were separated. 18:21 911 report call of an assault and threats between female and male roommates. Members attended and the male was arrested and held in custody then transported to Edmonton. January 3 09:12 Report of an abandoned vehicle at a car dealership which ended up being stolen out of St. Albert. The vehicle was towed. 12:50 Request for assistance to keep the peace by a company that was retrieving furniture that was being repossessed. Member attended and all went well. 14:26 Report that a gate to a rural property had been opened. The property had been abandoned but someone had entered the property. January 4 00:10 A traffic stop resulted in a male being arrested on outstanding warrants and a quantity of cocaine was found. The male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. 12:38 Report of a male causing problems at a workplace. Members attended and the male was arrested on an outstanding warrant and was released on a $200 bail. 14:49 Report of a two-vehicle collision on highway 857 where a grey colored SUV hit another vehicle and the unknown driver left the scene without exchanging information. 15:52 In a repeat call of a dispute between roommates, both were being aggressive towards each other. Members attended and warned both parties. 16:22 Report of diesel being stolen from multiple pieces of farm equipment. No suspects at this time. 21:52 Report of two suspicious people with backpacks on the road north of Vegreville. Patrols were made but the persons were not located. January 5 03:56 911 report of a break and enter in progress. The complainant said she went outside for a smoke and returned and found animal feces and believes that there is an animal or a person in the house. Member attended and cleared the residence. No animal, no human found. 9:22 Report of someone entering a rural property. It was believed that nothing had been taken this time however an organ-piano is missing. Member attended and the property was checked. Everything
was deemed fine. 10:02 A person reported that they put an item on Kijiji for sale and immediately after posting it got a text asking to purchase the saddle from someone who said they would send a cheque and that they wanted it shipped as they are out of the country. The person called to report this and she is wisely not sending anything until she receives the money and it clears at her bank as the transaction felt suspicious to her. 22:36 Report of an alarm at a rural property. The person had attended and found footprints in the yard and a lock had been cut off. Nothing was taken and RCMP are awaiting surveillance video. 23:11 Report on highway 16 of a truck cutting people off and speeding. Patrols were negative and Fort Saskatchewan was notified. 23:31 Report that an intoxicated male was trying to get into his house but did not have a key. His roommate would not let him in. The complainant called the member and told him that he was inside and very happy.
January 6 02:52 Report of a female arguing with a grandmother. Member attended and found out that it was just a disagreement. The female was taken to another residence for the night. 09:22 A male called saying that he hadn’t heard from his mother-in-law. A member called the mother-in- law who said she was fine and was baking muffins. 11:58 Report of three people who keep coming onto a property in Lavoy and the caller doesn’t want them there anymore. They were just notifying us that they don’t want any future incidents. 12:23 Report of someone having problems getting receipts for daycare. The caller was advised that this is a civil matter. 15:09 Report of a break and enter and theft from the property. A 2001 Chev white Silverado 2500 model was stolen and the property was ransacked. 15:30 A request to do a well-being check
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on an elderly female. Member attended and spoke to the female who was feeling down. She was waiting for her social worker to see her tomorrow. 18:38 Report of an erratically driven semi on highway 16 which ended up being a case of road-rage as the semi flashed his bright lights at them because the other party gave him the finger. Both were warned for their behaviour. 20:09 An abandoned 911 call. When members called back a male advised that his mother was talking loudly and drinking alcohol. A member attended and found that the male appeared paranoid and was advised to speak to a doctor. 22:33 The same male called 911 from the hospital and hung up. A member attended to the hospital and found that it was the same male from the previous call. He had called to request a cab to take him home. 23:54 A third-hand report is received claiming that a female is getting contraband cigarettes and selling them in town. January 7 14:29 911 report of a large hay bale (check spelling) on highway 16. Member attended and no bale was located but traces of hay was found in the ditch. 14:42 Report of a suicidal female. The female was arrested under the mental health act and transported to the hospital for assessment. 15:27 Report of a breach of a no contact condition from New Year’s Eve a week before. The condition was found not to be broken or breached as there was not contact between the two parties. January 8 01:37 Report of a male hearing noises outside of his residence. Members attended and found that no one was in the area. 01:45 Repeat of the previous call. 02:05 See previous two calls. 16:45 Report of vehicle documents missing from a glovebox. 17:22 Report of an abandoned vehicle parked on the street for about a month. Member attended and the vehicle had the wrong license plate attached. The member tried to call the owner of the vehicle but they were all out of service. A valid license plate, with registration and insurance, were not there so the vehicle was towed. 21:51 A female reported of noise coming from her basement and the washing machine running with someone else’s blankets in it. Member attended, did a perimeter check and could not find anybody. During the week 7 alarms, 3 false 911, 3 animal strikes and 71 calls for service were made in total.
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The darkness before the dawn Joe Machney Editorial Anybody who has suffered from insomnia can understand how long those nights can be. The clock slows as minutes appear to take hours but eventually the sunlight comes and the new day begins. As one looks back on those nights and mornings they could look at them in a couple ways. They are glad it’s over and hope to never go through them again, dreading the inevitable moment that they do, or they could see them as a lesson that they could incorporate into their day to day life. If they choose the former they will most likely have insomnia again and chalk it up to a mental or physical problem of some sort. If they choose the latter, then they are given a gift that I feel once understood will not be given to them again. The lesson is that in time all darkness must face the light and when this happens all shadows will disappear. It also offers the age-old lesson that this too shall pass and you fretting about it and getting all wound up will not help it. Everything has its time and place as well as its expiry date. The sooner one gets this the sooner the lesson of non-attachment is presented to them. Change is the only constant in this life and when one sees the truth in that then the darkness in their lives will be understood as a transition period that they are going through in order to see the light after it. Please understand though that the memory of the darkness will stay, but it is only a memory, a snapshot, a reference point. It can no longer hurt you
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once the lesson that it was there to teach you is learned. Only you know this lesson and another cannot be burdened with it. There is a grand orchestration that is being conducted behind the scenes of your life and each darkness and light lesson that comes along for you are stepping stones on your path to heaven, which can be lived out here on earth. Each lesson learned brings more of your spirit into your waking life. This spirit is the light that chases the shadows away. If you see shadows and darkness as lessons then fear is removed from the equation. Once you understand that you are spirit having a human experience than like alchemy you are returning to the gold that you once were, but have forgotten for a time because you were heavy, dense lead. What color is lead? That realization can open up a whole new world of communication with nature which can immensely enhance your experience here as you begin to see the actions of animals, even the colors and shapes of fruits as subtle messages in various forms. It is huge and the First Nations, the Celtics, and so many other groups of people from the old ways knew this and understood the gifts that they were shown through the light of the new day and the darkness of the night. To many, it may seem that the world is going through a dark night, but like for us as we wake at dawn, the world will wake up to the light as well and all will become clear and visible. Only then will we understand.
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Carey’s Castles of fun
Letter to the Editor Norma Cowan I’m very sorry that my comments regarding Myron’s (Mayor Myron Hayduk of Vegreville) letter are so long overdue, but I feel just as strongly about the matter now as I did when his letter first appeared. Since last November, having driven past Myron’s newest venture countless times, I am no closer to understanding how anyone could have an issue with this business! I have been enchanted since I first spotted all those lovely-colored little vehicles parked in orderly rows behind a neat fence. I have seen the children in the Library Summer Program talking with excitement about their visit to inspect (and probably touch!!) the kind of automobiles most of them had likely never even seen before. What possible objection could anyone have about such supervised special event? Sincerely, Norma Cowan.
Joe Machney Reporter There is an old saying that you should not build castles in the sky because there is no ground to stand them on. This is, of course, referring to making a dream a reality and that is why Carey Lathe of Mundare took that age-old maxim to heart when she made a business out of bouncy castles for children. Carey is the owner of Inflated Fun Zone in Vegreville, a place where children can come with their parents to, well, be kids and play all day in the bouncy castles that she has set up in the historical building
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on the main street of Vegreville. Along with the bouncy castle, she has two free arcade games, a thirty-foot obstacle course, and a toddler play area. “We’ve been open for a couple weeks now and this has been a dream of mine since over a year ago,” Carey explained. “When I saw this place, it seemed to fit and after sleeping on the idea I decided to go with it!” Greg Kurulok, who is the landlord for the building that was built in the 1930s, has been a great support for her. So have
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90 Years Ago – January 12, 1927 Dobbins Hall or Dobbins Theatre which has been running along under that name for many years, ever since Pat Dobbins built the block of which the theatre forms a part, is now due for a change of name. The Elks Lodge of Vegreville has leased the hall and in future it will be known as “The Elks Hall”. This implies no disrespect to the genial Pat, who during his residence in Vegreville, was one of our most energetic citizens and who still retains his warm interest in the welfare of this community. But the Elks want it changed and there is nothing else to do but change it. January 15th, 1927, will see a new business firm in our midst. The prominent firm of Podersky & Co. Ltd., furniture dealers, auctioneers and valuators, who have been established in Edmonton since 1910, are going to open a branch establishment here in Vegreville, in the commodious premises recently occupied by Barkley Show rooms, next to Wener’s Bakery, with a large and varied stock of new and slightly used furniture of every description and the very latest styles.
75 Years Ago – January 14, 1942 Pte. Sam Mackwood of Dodds of the Armoured Tank Division is home on a five days leave prior to leaving the overseas. Also Raymond Hjelter and George (Buster) Bruce enlisted recently with the RCA. It was reported at the IODE meeting that a donation had been given toward Christmas Cheer Fund since last meeting. Four minesweeper jackets, made by members, were displayed. These are made from small pieces of leather and require time and patience in assembling and stitching. The VHS girls held a meeting of all of the fairer sex interested in playing hockey this year. Quite a number turned out and it looks like the boys will have some pretty stiff competition. K Kelgeland and sons have now kindly opened the roads north and west of Dodds with aid of snow plow and tractor. Farmers are taking advantage of the January thaw and the now favourable roads to send their cattle and pigs to market and to again use their cars for transportation. The cork must have smelt much stronger than usual to one party at the dance in Royal Park, since he walked off with a pair of right foot overshoes, leaving the two left ones for Alec.
50 Years Ago – January 12, 1967 A two hour time limit for parking on main Street will be enforced in Vegreville commencing March 1st, 1967 following passage of a by-law by town council on Monday night. The new restriction follows the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce who for several years have become very concerned about the parking problems the town has in the business area. Purpose of the by-law in a general way is to keep merchants and employees cars off Main Street during business hours in order to make it more convenient for customers during shopping hours. Vegreville Jaycee’s chant at the moment is Save That Tree and they ask all Vegreville citizens not to burn of dispose of their Christmas trees. The Jaycees hope to gather all the trees in Vegreville and use them for their planned Centennial Bonfire in conjunction with the Polar Bear Pow-Wow. Two well known Andrew District Farm Families were given recognition and honor for their efforts in exhibiting pure bred animals at the late fall Toronto Royal Fair. George Shewchuk, District Agriculturist, congratulated the Grosul and Henning families, and the spoke on the need of every farmer to keep records in order to be fully prepared to report annually to the Canada Pension Plan.
25 Years Ago – January 7 1992 Wasylena (Baba) Babchuk celebrated her 106 birthday at the Vegreville Long Term Care Centre on Thursday, January 2, 1992. Bazyl Berezanski was surrounded by family on December 28 as he celebrated his 100th birthday at the Two Hills auxiliary hospital. Warm winter weather are enjoyed by many Vegreville citizens. Some tobogganed down the hill located at the Elks/Kinsmen Park and some skated on the pond across the river. John Sawiak recently scratched the latex covering on his Moola Mania ticket. When he added up the coin amounts on his ticket, the total came to more than $1. “I looked at it,” explained Sawiak, “I couldn’t believe it!” This isn’t his only win in 1991. Several months ago, five of his selections on a Lotto 6/49 ticket matched the winning numbers drawn, thus rewarding him with a cheque for approximately $2,000. In St. Martin’s School grade five intramural volleyball the Red Robin team won the championship. The Red Robin team members are Angela Kazmierczak. Moana Mapa, Cheri Lee Izzaro, Laura Bruce, Toby Strarko, Wendy Abelar (captain) Lanny Froland (captain) Kendra Kerr, Scott Sharun, Brendan Barkwell, Jason Lazowski, Dougie Werenka and Justin Bezovie.
Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
The Berlin Provocation Gwynne Dyer Twelve people were killed in a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday, mown down by a terrorist in a big truck. Elsewhere in Germany, if it was an average day, another ten people were killed in or by motor vehicles. They are all equally dead; the only difference is the motivation of the man in the truck. Oh, wait, there’s another difference too. On Tuesday, if it was an average day, another ten people were killed on German roads, and another ten on Wednesday, and another ten on Thursday, and so on ad infinitum -- 3500 in the average year. So is traffic a bigger threat than terrorism? Three other people have been killed in terrorist attacks in Germany this year, so the total this year will be probably end up at fifteen. That’s the highest number since 1972, but there are 80 million people in Germany, so the average German’s risk of being killed in a terrorist attack is considerably less than the risk of drowning in the bathtub. The sensible response to such pinprick attacks is prevention: good intelligence-gathering and smarter security measures, not mass arrests and foreign wars. That will reduce the number of attacks and hopefully keep them small (no more 9/11s). It’s not possible to eliminate terrorism entirely, any more than a “war on crime” can end all crime. It can, however, be kept down to nuisance level. Terrorism is a very small threat that is designed to look very big.
It achieves that goal by attracting massive media coverage that inflates it into an apparently huge threat. Terrorists want that wall-to-wall media coverage because it may provoke a huge over-reaction that ultimately serves their own purposes. In the case of the current wave of Islamist terrorism, they hope it will build support in the Muslim world for their revolutionary project and ultimately bring them to power. In the early phase, they wanted to provoke Western invasions of Muslim countries that would drive more Muslims into their arms (as in the case of the 9/11 attacks). Now they are trying to panic Western governments into abusing and oppressing their own Muslim citizens. The basic strategy remains the same, and it has proved very successful. Without the Western over-reaction to the 9/11 attacks (especially invading Iraq), there would be no Islamic State today. And they aren’t doing too badly with the present attacks either. Donald Trump was tweeting within hours: “Today there were terror attacks in Turkey, Switzerland and Germany – and it is only getting worse. The civilized world must change thinking!” (He says he has a “big brain”, but even so he should attend the intelligence briefings. The Swiss attack actually involved a Ghanaian-born Swiss citizen shooting Muslims in a mosque.) The US Precedent-elect later expanded on his thoughts: “Isis and other Islamist terrorists continually slaughter Christians in their communities and places of worship as part of their global jihad. These terrorists and their regional and worldwide networks must be eradicated from the face of the Earth, a mission we will carry out with all freedom-loving partners.” So how will he do that? Invade some more Muslim countries? Round up Muslim Americans and put them in camps, like they did to Japanese-Americans in World War II? If he did anything like that, he would only be serving the purposes of the Islamist terrorists. He would be, in Lenin’s famous phrase, a “useful idiot.” Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Madison Taylor raises $1000 for cancer research
Joe Machney Reporter Cancer is a disease that has ravaged the lives of many children and has sadly left a number of these kids without hair. Thirteen-year-old Madison Taylor of Myrnam has been helping to ease that challenge by donating her hair for the past seven years to help make wigs for children who have lost their hair from this terrible disease. “To date, I’ve made a total of 3 hair donations, all over 12 inches long to the
Quest to Kick Cancer where it hurts and to help raise some money to help find a cure,” Madison said proudly. “Typically, I get a shoulder length cut, which was my intention this time, but then, I got to thinking..... if I can donate my hair for a wig..... why not make the best of this!? So I let it grow for two years before I got it cut.” Upping the ante considerably, young Madison decided that rather than her usual 12-inch hair donation she aimed for a most commendable goal of $1000 for her
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start her first business. “A children’s play centre is just what this town is needing,” Carey said with confidence, “and this centre works well for children over age five. The community has responded really well and has been very supportive.” “I wanted a place where my younger kids could interact with other children so they would have the chance to develop social skills,” Carey said, who has four kids of her own. “It’s also nice for the parents, because they can sit and have coffee and when their kids are done here they’re tired and want to sleep after they’ve been playing for a few hours.” As far as moving forward, Carey wants to branch into doing parent drop-off services where parents can drop their kids off for two-hour time slots so they can go and do some shopping, get their hair done, or get whatever else they feel they need to do completed.
her friends and family who have encouraged her all along to pursue her dreams. An intelligent lady, she first went to Red Deer College where she took Early Learning and Child Care. After that, she branched into Athabasca University where she recently graduated with a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations degree. Within that degree, she took an entrepreneur course, which is what really got her excited about venturing into her own business. “I always wanted to work with kids and human resources is like working with adult children. I feel that a play centre is the most feasible business to start and hits all aspects of what I’ve learned in school. I’ve also taken a food safety course so that I could do food.” Having scoped out other towns around the area, Carey and her husband, Craig found Vegreville to be the perfect place to
fourth donation for Angel Hair for Kids, which makes wigs for kids with cancer. “This time I will get nearly 20 inches cut, leaving me with a pixie-like style cut, which is just a few inches long!” she said enthusiastically. “Not only will my hair go to a little boy or girl who doesn’t have any, but any money donated will help fund research too!!” As the 2016 year slowly came to an end,
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donations continued to pour in for Madison’s noble cause as people gave what they could to support this generous soul with her endeavor. On December 9th the scale was tipped and the $1000 goal was met with much gratitude and a pixie hair cut little girl so proud of her Silver milestone achievement, which is awarded when a participant raises $1,000 in the fight against cancer.
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New scammer to look out for Joe Machney and Sgt Jerry Nutbrown An individual in Lavoy received a letter that was supposedly from the UK but the envelope was mailed in Canada and has a Canadian return address.
“The idea is to make local residents aware that this is a scam and not to entertain that it might be authentic. There are many red flags with this as is typical of mass mailing scams hoping someone will
bite. If a person contacts them, the scammer will request some type of payment to facilitate administrative fees or whatnot. This is where the scammer makes the
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New Crop Missions: From a Saskatchewan Farm to International Customers Lane Stockbrugger LDS Farms Thirty-six hours after promoting western Canadian wheat to some of the most important export markets in Europe and North Africa, I was back home where you might expect to find me, in the bleachers at a rink with the temperature hovering around -25° Celsius outside. I spent the first half of December on the road, on a whirlwind tour of four key markets for Canadian wheat and durum exports: Algeria, Morocco, England, and Italy. In total, we logged over 20,000 kilometres between these four markets in 15 days. It’s a long way from the 4,000-acre grain and oilseed farm I run with my brother Lance, in East-Central Saskatchewan. You see, Canada exports 20 million tonnes of cereal crops each year. And it’s our job to maintain and protect these markets, through presentations, conversations, and dialogue, which is exactly what I did on the 2016 Canadian Wheat New Crop Missions. Our two-week mission was organized and coordinated through three organizations: Cereals Canada, Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). There were four new crop missions in total, spanning 17 countries in the fall of 2016 that traveled through Asia, Latin America, Europe, North Africa and West Africa. The approach, providing customers with updates from experts along the Canadian value chain, including a farmer, a representative of grain exporters, and technical specialists from the CGC and Cigi. As a farmer, I was honoured to represent western Canadian producers, and our role is ever important on these missions, to tell our
story. It was the opportunity to speak about our independent approach to running our businesses and how we make decisions on our farms that are in the interest of the family business, for today and looking toward the future. I spoke of our focus on technological advancements to help farmers in Canada be as productive as possible while ensuring that we are growing crops in a sustainable manner that will protect our land, air, and water for the next generation. The value of having a team of Canadians representing the value chain became more obvious as our mission through North Africa and Europe continued. Customers had heard that Canada had a tough growing season, plagued with too much moisture and a long drawn out harvest. This led to very real questions and concerns about the quality that Canada would have to offer for export to Canadian wheat and durum dependent markets. It was our chance to correct any misinformation they had, and to share the whole story about the quality that would be available for their import needs. Questions about glyphosate and how we use it on the farm were valuable to hear and even more importantly to have the ability to respond firsthand and explain how we use herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides to produce the quality product customers have come to expect from Canada. These discussions during the missions help build
new business relationships and strengthen existing ones, which frankly is ever important to this Canadian farmer if we intend to maintain and grow our position in these markets. After spending these valuable two weeks in conversation with the decision makers of these important end-use markets, I have a better appreciation of our role and the importance of that role. Conversing with companies like Barilla Pasta, SIM Pasta/Cous Cous, and Warburtons and seeing their businesses in action using Canadian wheat to produce products for local markets and international distribution is humbling. What we do as farmers makes a difference, but we can’t rest on our laurels in this competitive landscape.
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VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.
EDUCATION AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-686-1704 AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204
Highland Feeders is purchasing feed barley. Please call the office at 780-768-2466. Oats + Wheat Wanted. Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up. Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056 Hay for sale. Weighed on scale. Over 1250 pound bales. No rain $60 each. Phone 780-913-4675 Last years canola bales. Not Combined Still in good condition for feed. $22 each. Phone 780-913-4675 Hay for sale. Mixed brome & alfalfa. 1300 pound bales. 780-632-7433
FOOD THRILL DAD with 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-thedoor Omaha Steaks! SAVE 69%, plus 4 FREE Burgers The Favorite Gift - ONLY $49.99! ORDER Today! 1800-483-3491 or use code mbdad75 at www. OmahaSteaks.com/49377JCF For sale: Primrose lake fish. Pickerel white jacks and pic. fillets. Truck will be at Humpy’s Restaurant in Lloydminster every Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Phone ahead 1-780-808-3826
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House for sale to be moved. 1960, 1280 sq. ft. bungalow. Good shape, in family for 3 generations. $24,900 obo. 780-632-5579 Beautifully renovated 1800 SQFT, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Vegreville. Upstairs revenue suite with separate entrance. Suite is currently rented on a month to month. Main level is vacant and has hardwood floors throughout, high end appliances and wrap around deck into treed yard. Lease to own option available with $15 000 down. $310 000 sale price. (780) 699-1869 or (780) 699-3143
MACHINERY Coal stoker on skids. Can be used for drying grain plus 2T of stoker coal. $600 OBO. 780-632-1155
3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/ mo. available immediately. Call Dave at 780-632-0321
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Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park. Call Sue 403-823-4499
1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500. Phone 780-994-3005
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5 Bdrm. 2 Bath. 2200 Sq. Ft duplex. 5 appliances. Available immediately Phone 780-233-0895 Vegreville – Lovely 2 Bdrm. main floor house for rent. $1300/month including utilities. Available immediately. Call 780-699-1869 or Call 780-699-3143. For rent 2 Bdrm. house. Two Hills. $350/month D/D same. 1-780-465-9908 2 or 3 Bdrm. Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-208-9608 $1200 + Utilities. 3+1 Bedrooms, 1.5+.5 Bathrooms Duplex available 780-6033760 After 5PM
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or 780-932-0041 New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692. New developments.
1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999
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TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999
Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Wild fur wanted. Coyote, fox etc. Buy shed antlers. Pick up at Musidora rock store, 5 miles east of Two Hills, Jan 21 & Feb 25 at 11:00 am. 1-780755-3860 or 1-780-842-7153
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Midget A Wrangler Kick-off 2017 in Stettler Joe Machney Reporter Vegreville’s Midget A Wranglers enjoyed an unusually long break over the holiday season- last seeing action on December 30 when they hosted Barrhead team and taking them to a 3-3 tie. Barrheads’ roster boasts four of the leagues’ top point-getters so Head Coach Stan Zabrick knew the locals would have their hands full. Making matters worse, the Wranglers were without four regulars requiring call-ups Cale Stefan and Brody Wakaruk to step into action. “I thought the boys played nearly flawless hockey under the circumstances”, said Zabrick, “we tracked their big threats well and didn’t give them very many good looks. Stefan was excellent in the net with several key stops and Brody Wakaruk filled in nicely. We’ll take the point and get ready for next.” The team was planning to participate in Stettler’s tournament scheduled for January 6-8. Unfortunately, the A division was canceled when two teams backed out so Vegreville agreed to salvage the weekend with an exhibition game against Stettler. Assistant Coach Dwight Rewega handled the bench for the affair. “We started out okay, but we let their speed beat us”, said Rewega. “They are a solid squad. They pass well and they anticipate the play”. The first period ended with Stettler ahead 4-2. Vegreville’s first marker came from Tyler Musgrave assisted by a point shot from Aiden Baxendall. Carter Wakaruk followed up a similar play tipping Marko Baydala’s point shot, but that would be all the offense the Wranglers could muster. With a couple of boys out of action and a few more getting ill during the game, the depleted roster simply couldn’t keep up with the high-powered Stettler team resulting in a resounding 10-2 defeat. “Not our best effort,” said Zabrick
who was absent from the game. “From the reports I got, we definitely have a few things to work on before we get into game action again. We have to take the lessons from playing good teams like Stettler. We’ve got some strong teams to face in league play coming up soon and then Provincials.” The Wranglers head to Maskwacis and Ponoko for the upcoming weekend. Maskwacis currently sits fourth, ahead of the local boys in league standings. “We have a few games in hand on the teams ahead of us and we have to make them count. Tofield is also nipping at our heels so this will be a big weekend for us,” concluded Zabrick.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
MEMORIAM
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SHARUN, Peter January 10, 2014 For all you were to me in life And all the joy you brought, Your memory is with me In every single thought. The pain I felt losing you Will never go away, But knowing that You’re in my heart Helps me through each day. When you were here I always felt That nothing could go wrong, But you’re still my inspiration And your memory keeps me strong. And though my heart is heavy It’s also full of love, And that’s enough to comfort me While you’re in Heaven above. Lovingly Remembered and Deeply Missed Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara
KOMARNISKI In loving memory of Lawrence Harry Komarniski December 31, 1941 - January 7, 2015 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever. Lovingly remembered by Donna, Zenon, Zane, Zenith and Families.
URSULIAK, Dennis In loving memory Dennis Ursuliak July 5, 1920 - January 8, 2016 The Day God Took You Home A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried, If love alone Could have saved you You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone Part of me went with you, The day God took you home. The family of Dennis Ursuliak.
SHULKO, Judith Faye July 28, 1944 – January 16, 2015 In Loving Memory of a Dear Wife: 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 me years of happiness, Then come the sorrow and the tears, But you left me beautiful memories I will treasure through the years. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by your husband Ernie. Pearl CEBENIAK January 13, 1972 God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So He closed His arms Around you and whispered “Come with Me” You didn’t deserve what You went through, So He gave you rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping So peaceful and free from pain, I could not wish you back To suffer that again. It’s 45 years since you left us, Thank you for cooking, taking care of us and protecting us and Dad. I appreciate everything you did. I love you my dear Baba. Love and Prayers, Debbie Lesoway
SHARUN, Peter January 10, 2014 In loving memory of Peter Sharun who passed away January 10, 2014 Lost is sometimes how we feel on any given day Because you are not here to help guide our way It’s been 3 years since you left our side And we are trying to find the reason why You were taken from us when we needed you still We have come to realize that was God’s will We still miss your guidance and gentle ways The help you offered us on any given day Your smile and the way you always seemed to know What would help us to get up, do the right thing and off we’d go And we want you to know that we are being good We know you would be with us if only you could And on the cold and wintery day that the angels came We know that there was a reason that they called your name For God had a plan for you to take away all the pain you were in And placed you where sorrow and hurt would not bother you again We know you are watching over us still we can sometimes feel A caress on the cheek, reminding us that your love for us is still very real Memory Eternal Forever loved and missed Wife Verna, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchild
SHULKO, Judith Faye July 28, 1944 – January 16, 2015 In Loving Memory of a Dear Mother, Grandmother and Mother-in-Law: If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane. We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say “Goodbye”. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one can ever know. But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more; To remember all the happy times, Life still has much in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten, We pledge to you today, A hallowed place within our hearts Is where you’ll always stay. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by your family, Brian, Charlene, Lana (Trevor), Bria and Tyra Kevin and Tracy
All that glitters is not gold Investigators say they got wind late last year of counterfeit gold bars being sold to residents and merchants across the city.
HOOK, Michael In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away 28 years ago January 5, 1989. I REMEMBER THE DAY I remember the day that I met you And the day that God made you mine I remember the day He took you away I will ‘till the end of time But through all the tears and heartache There is one thing that makes me glad That you chose me to share with you Those precious years we had Our lips cannot tell you how we miss you Our hearts cannot tell you what to say God alone knows how we miss you In a home that is lonesome today Your smile is gone forever And your face we cannot touch Still, we have our precious memories We love you so very much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We’ll have you forever in our hearts. Always in our thoughts and sadly missed by your loving wife Rose and Family
The fakes are being offered in various weights and range in price from $300 to $800 each, but their actual worth is about a toonie. The scam first cropped up before Christmas in Winnipeg and police say as many as 20 gold merchants have been taken in Edmonton.
Some oil industry players have an idea It’s now 2½ years into the oil price downturn and, by most measures, Alberta is still in a rut. At the same time, the province is dealing with an ongoing problem of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells, which count in the tens of thousands. The Orphan Well Fund, which reclaims wells as a last resort in the case of bankruptcy, has seen its inventory of defunct wells skyrocket to nearly 1,400, from 162 in 2014.
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Healthy brains linked to healthy lives Alberta Health Services As we get older, our minds can stall and lapse. You might wonder if this is a “senior moment” or the early signs of dementia. While dementia is more common as we age, it is not part of normal aging. MyHealth Alberta describes dementia as a loss of mental skills—such as memory, problem-solving, and learning—that’s bad enough to interfere with your daily life. It usually gets worse over time. According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, there are some changes in a person you may witness as Alzheimer’s progresses such as: Cognitive and functional abilities: a person’s ability to understand, think, remember and communicate; Emotions and moods: a person may appear apathetic and lose interest in favourite hobbies or become withdrawn; Behaviour: reactions seem out of character. Some common reactions include repeating the same action
or words, hiding possessions, physical outbursts and restlessness; Physical abilities: the disease can affect a person’s coordination and mobility, to the point of affecting their ability to perform day-to-day tasks such as eating, bathing and getting dressed. The brain’s development begins well before you are born and never stops. Healthy brain development while you are younger can reduce the risk of dementia later in life. A strong foundation increases the chances of living a longer, happier and more independent life; whereas a weak foundation increases the risks of developing dementia. Some factors that can reduce risk include controlling the use of drugs and alcohol, protecting your head from injury when doing activities such as cycling and skiing by wearing a helmet and continuing to strengthen your brain through education opportunities. What is good for your heart is also good for your brain. Whether it be walking, jogging, swimming or yoga, if it gets your heart pumping and your blood moving, it can help your brain stay healthy. One theory is that the increased blood flow to the brain due to exercise helps increase thinking and memory skills, and could protect against dementia, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Coping with stress and maintaining good mental health are also important as are keeping in touch with friends and family and doing activities you like. Remembering and thinking, whether through board or card games or attending lectures or courses, preserve brain function. Remember, it’s never too late to start to improve your brain’s health.
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new scammer CONTINUED from PAGE 8 money. No doubt a money transfer or some other way that isn’t traceable,” Sgt Jerry Nutbrown explained. The following is the reproduced letter, with name being withheld: OAKLAND PROFESSIONAL INC 22 MARSH WALL, SUITE 200, LONDON UK WIK 3JR TEL:01144-702-408-3844 or 44-203-026-5974 FAX 01144-845-874-1921 Email:johnoakland@consultant.com. REF NO: UKCA/JO 2016/CC-6557 Estate Settlement Letter Date: Dec 23 2016 Dear Name Withheld, I am an accountant and independent underwriter; I work for one of the financial institutions here in the United Kingdom. I am aware that this letter has come to you as a surprise. As we have not met before, or handle any business dealings in the past. Nevertheless, I had contacted you with genuine intentions. I got your contact information when going through an old file of one of my deceased Clients by the name of Name Witheld, a Canadian, who lived here in the UK for over two decades prior to his death. He died a few years ago. Our Financial institution (insurance department) has issued me a notice to provide the beneficiary to the Estate of His unclaimed masterpiece Fixed deposits
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of US $3.8 Million. By law, any unclaimed deposit proceeds that have been left with a “holder” without activity or contact for about ten years; the holder must transfer the unclaimed proceeds to the Treasury Division as unclaimed funds. I have made several inquiries to found any of his immediate relatives, with no success. I tracked his last name in a database, to see if I could find any of his immediate family members, this has also proved unsuccessful. After unsuccessful attempts, therefore, I would like to seek your assistance in repatriating of those funds, using your name as the beneficiary to this unclaimed fund, because I believed you one of his extended relatives, and you bear the same last name with my late client. All arrangements on how to secure the unclaimed funds have been put in place, and I guarantee you that the proceeds of these unclaimed funds would be released to you legally as his beneficiary. There is no risk involved; no litigation, as I have worked out all modalities to complete the process successfully. I shall use the services of a notary here for the purpose of procuring a letter of Probate and relevant documents for approval. I hope to finish the claim within a few banking days from the date of the receipt of the following information’s through my
email address johnoakland@consultant. com or johnconsultantinc@gmail.com Fax: 01144-845-874-1921, your full name and address, occupation, phone/fax, email address and your ref nupiber on this letter, this information would be used in writing letters of claim respectively. Contact me through my email address or fax, for more details and the procedures of this claim. Make sure that you have a fax machine or email address in order to process your claim. When I hear from you, I would bring you into a detailed picture and description of the claim. 1 would also provide you with A copy of my identification to assured you the legality of this settlement. Thank you very much for your prompt attention And I ask for your utmost privacy in this matter. Please kindly get back to me, if you are willing or unwilling to Collaborate with me. Don’t mail any documents for security reasons. All documents or letters must be returned by fax or email attachment. You don’t Have to worry about anything because this transaction will be processed legally and protect you from any infraction of the law. This letter was mailed out to you when I was in Canada for official meetings. Kindest Regards, Mr. John Oakland
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St. Mary’s Awards Night
Grade 7 Honor Pins Awards-Back Row- Raeanne Murray, Carter Legan, Nicole Durrer, Hannah Albrecht, Jewels Shedney, Esha Bhantooa, Brendan Shapka, Paloma Troncoso-Veira. Front Row- James Beida, Stephanie Berube, Ashley Zwarich, Samantha Abbott, Hailey Nichole, Jessie Sokalski, Dannae Weslake. (Not in photo)-Madison Ste. Marie, Lexi Steil, Devon Yanitski, Dylan Febrouski, Benjamin Jamison, Kara McNally. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
See story on page 2 Jacqueline presents Helena Vadnais with the Edward Beaudette Memorial which is given in memory of Edward Beaudette, a former Grade 12 student who was killed in a car accident in 1986. Helena is noted to have the qualities that Edward had-respect, determination, consideration for the feelings of others and the willingness to give of himself without asking for anything in return. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Marg Varga, a representative for REAL Foundation Scholarship presents Sarah Melenka with the REAL Foundation Scholarship for being a remarkable, well-rounded individual. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Three car collision on 49 street and 51 Avenue Joe Machney Reporter A collision took place at the intersection of 51 Avenue and 49 Street on January 6, at 8:35 am in the morning. According to RCMP, one vehicle failed to proceed carefully after stopping and collided with another vehicle. The same vehicle then collided with a third vehicle that was parked. “Basically what happened was there was one vehicle that was travelling eastbound on 51 avenue towards the stop sign there. There was also a vehicle that was travelling northbound on 49 street. The first vehicle unsafely proceeded after the stop sign and collided with the second vehicle and then collided with a third vehicle on the opposite side that was parked,” Cst. Adam Noxell said. “There were no injuries and all three vehicles were towed in.”
St. Mary’s Awards Night
(left to right) Our MLA Assistant, Carmen Lastiwka, presents Shelby Shapka with the Governor General Award which is given to a student who graduates with the highest standing in his/her institution. Mr. Salsbury, Assistant Principal on right. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
The recipients for the Eugene Demkiw Scholarship-Shelby Shapka, Karly Zwarich, Andre Roman. Crystal Lastiwka, Kendal Senko (Not in photo). (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
organizations and businesses who supported the awards and scholarships. “Students play a vibrant part of what makes our community today through volunteering. This is why it’s our priority that all students receive a worldclass education.” Mayor Myron Hayduk said it was a privilege on behalf of Town Council and staff to recognize the achievements of these students. EICS Trustee, Mrs. Melenka then thanked the teachers, parents, and students and everyone who was involved in these students’ lives for all their dedication and hard work and the community sponsors of these awards and scholarships. Following this, EICS Superintendent Mr. Michael Haughtman’s address said that Vegreville is one of the greatest communities and the people are what make the community strong. “This comes out so much in students. I’m a lways amazed at how mature, kind and respectful these FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS students are.”
Rosanne Fortier St. Mary’s School presented their awards night to recognize and celebrate students who used their God given abilities during the 2015/16 school term. The evening opened with Principal, Mrs. Thiessen welcoming everyone and thanking them for coming. Then Thiessen introduced Father Luan Vu who led everyone in prayer. Bailey Stefan sang a well-versed O’Canada with plenty of feeling. Carmin Lastiwka, MLA Jessica Littlewood’s Assistant brought greetings on behalf of the Alberta Government. Lastiwka thanked all the
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Vegreville welcomes the first baby for 2017, Cameron Gaudet Rosanne Fortier Cameron David Francis Gaudet is Vegreville’s first baby for 2017! Cameron was born on January 3, 2017, at 10:05 a.m. at Viking Hospital where he weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. Cameron’s parents, Stephen Gaudet and Aryele Fleming were thrilled and pleasantly surprised that their son, Cameron was the New Year’s Baby for Vegreville for 2017. Stephen said Cameron’s eight-year-old sister, Liberity Gaudet is very excited to have a brother and she thinks it is so neat that he is the first baby from Vegreville that was born in 2017. Cameron is already reacting to being noticed as Stephen and Aryele said that Cameron is a content baby who only fusses when he’s hungry or wet. Cameron also sneaked in a bit of history by being born in 2017 as this is the year that Canada will be celebrating 150 Years of Confederation. Stephen and Aryele mentioned it is awesome that Cameron was born on this year for this reason too. On January 7, Shirley Preuss, a representative for Vegreville and Area Welcome Wagon presented Aryele, Stephen, and Cameron with a Birth of Baby Welcome Wagon kit which was filled with gift certificates and local information about the community. This kit was from Vegreville and Area businesses and sponsors.
2017 water services rate increase
Joe Machney Reporter At the regular meeting held December 8, 2016 the Board of Directors of the Commission reviewed budget projections utilized in the determination of annual water rates. As part of this process, the 2017 rate to municipal members for domestic use was set at $1.49 per cubic meter and $1.51 for Industry, which represents an increase of $0.04 cents per cubic meter. The new charges are the results of increased operat-
ing costs plus the ($0.038 per/m3) rate increase that the Northeast Commission, the town of Vegreville’s supplier of water, has passed on to its customers with the greater Edmonton Region. The next billing from the Commission covering the period January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 will be at the new rate of $1.49 per cubic meter. This amounts to a $1.60 per month increase for an average household for water consumption when using 20 cubic meters.
(left to right) On January 7, Shirley Preuss, a representative for Vegreville and Area Welcome Wagon presented Aryele, Stephen, and Cameron with a Birth of Baby Welcome Wagon kit which was filled with gift certificates and local information about the community. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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New Years Eve Fiesta!
These people greeted 2017 by supporting Vegreville Skating Club by attending Vegreville Skating Club New Years Eve Fiesta at Vegreville Social Centre on December 31, 2016. In photo left to right: Sheldan,Wendy, Kim, Curtis, Randy, Jenny. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Organizers thinking of original parties stay in Vegreville! Elegance was coupled with Mexican style as people danced their way into 2017 at Vegreville Skating Club New Year’s Eve Fiesta at
Vegreville Social Centre on December 31, 2016. This event is a major fundraiser for Vegreville Skating Club. It featured a Mexican theme with Mexican cuisine catered by Twisted Sisters, Mexican
decorations, a margarita machine, Mexican beers, lots of tequila, and a dance. There was also a silent auction, 50/50 draw, and a draw for a trip to Mexico or the destination of the win-
ner’s choice. The Vegreville Skating Club’s objective is to provide the youth of Vegreville with the opportunity to participate in skating for fun, fitness and achievement.
These people greeted 2017 by supporting Vegreville Skating Club by attending Vegreville Skating Club NewYears Eve Fiesta atVegreville Social Centre on December 31,2016.In photo left to right:Chris Jardine, Barb Jardine,Carmen Heisler,Brad Heisler,Alanna Lawrence,Tasha Homeniuk.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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St. Mary’s students- Religious Studies Award (in no particular order) Samantha Abbot, Hailey Nichol, Paloma Troncoso-Veira, Sarah Breitkruz, Dayton Choma, Alexis Salsbury, Loraine Rabago, Nicole Degrano, Desitny Ellenor, Allia De Grano. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Citizenship Awards (in no particular order) Hannah Albrecht, Alexis Salsbury, Ben Nawrot, Sam Nawrot, Colby Shedney, Kristen Schultz, Shelby Shapka. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Grade 10 Honor Pins Awards-Rae-Lynn Billingsley, Nicole De Grano, William Quinton, Colby Shedney. (Not in photo) Emma Bohrson, Sterling Cannan, Zoey Daskaluk, Alex Senko. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Grade 12 Honor Pins Awards- Vanessa Musiowsky, Shelby Shapka, Bailey Stefan, Karly Zwarich, Sarah Melenka, Andre Roman. (Not in photo) Julianna Deal, Crystal Lawstika, Dustin Buryn, Allison Deal, Darin Dmytriw, Robyn Urichuk, Helena Vadnais, Juan Pablo Fernandez-Rivera, Justin Holynk, Taylor Morin, Chynna Samoil. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Keeping the fight for the CPC alive
Mayor Myron Hayduk stands proudly with a Respect Vegreville poster. The Vegreville Fire Department band together to show their Respect for Vegreville.
Joe Machney Reporter It is a new year and at the beginning of the New Year, we find most people leaving the old year behind as they look forward to all that awaits them in the months to come. This is a good practice, but some things should not be forgotten from last year, and that is the decision to close the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville at the end of 2018. Near the end of the year, people of the community got together along with prominent dignitaries to speak their minds and their hearts about this decision that the federal government made
without their consent. To keep up the heat on this, the Keep CPC in Vegreville campaign must continue and the people who attended the meeting in December who would like to help further with this are being asked if they’d consider taking a selfie, a photo of themselves, with their Respect Vegreville signs they got from the meeting and post them on various social media sites over the next several weeks, such as the Respect Vegreville Facebook page. If people post on Twitter they are being advised to make sure they tag @HonJohnMcCallum and use the hashtags #respectvegreville #ruralcanadamatters #WeAreHere #cdnpoli and #abpoli.
Wheat Kings triumph over Rangers
Joe Machney Reporter The Rangers took on the Killiam Wheat Kings on January 7 in Vegreville and fought hard in the first period with Cikaliuk making some great saves and his defense in top form for the first twenty minutes of play. There was a close call in front of the Vegreville net as the Rangers scrambled to get the puck out while the Wheat Kings tried to get it past the goalie. The period was intense with a lot of play at both ends. The period ended with a couple tripping penalties and no score on the board for either team. The second period began with another scramble in front of the Rangers net. The game took on a different direction after a goal by Killiam’s Lang got them on the board. A second goal by the fancy-footed Sparron gave them a two-point lead. But the Rangers replied to the Kings with a goal of their own by Manz with assists by Kitz and Yurko. A scrap got Grykuliak kicked out of the game and gave Killiam a power play goal, making it 3 to 1 for the Wheat Kings. A penalty for Killiam gave Vegreville the power play advantage that they needed to get
another one in the net, which Steinbach did with help from Micklich and Falconer. Another scrap resulted in a 2-minute penalty for the Rangers and helped Killiam get another past the pads of Cikaliuk. A goal by Micklich with assists from Steinbach and Falconer before the closing of the second brought the score a little closer for the Rangers. The third started with a good penalty killing effort by the Rangers, but the stamina wasn’t to last as a blockrebound-goal by the Wheat Kings gave them a bigger lead. This followed with two more goals, which by this time of the period the Rangers were beginning to lose confidence in their game, but still fought on until the end. Both teams took a couple penalties near the end of the game and when the clock ran out, the final score was Killiam 8 and Vegreville 3. “The first and second period were good, but after a few bad breaks we could have used some timely saves and we couldn’t get them and that kind of put us behind,” James couch said. “I don’t really see it as an 8 to 3 game, we played a pretty darn good game and stayed at it right until the end.”
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No Turkey Legs for Vegreville Rangers! Deserrie Ruptash After an extended Christmas break, the Vegreville Rangers returned to action on January 4 with a much needed win against the Saddle Lake Warriors. The Rangers got on the scoreboard early with a goal from Alex Kitz, assisted by Gage Warrington at 16:16 of the first period. Zach Lupaschuck followed up at the half way mark of the period with the Rangers second goal with assists going to Robbie Doherty and Corey Wozniak. Saddle Lake battled back with a goal by Orrie Wood at 12:32 of the first, assisted by Andre Kuznetsov. But it didn’t take long for Vegreville to get back on the scoreboard with a power play goal by Cory Falconer at 14:05 assisted by Brodie
Grykuliak and Daylan Manz. With just over a minute left in the first, Saddle Lake’s Deldon Cardinal-Jackson scored their second goal, assisted by Drew Mosich. The teams headed to the locker rooms with the Rangers leading 3 to 2. While the first period was light on penalties, the second was a different story; emotions ran high. Forty-six minutes of the 56 total game penalty minutes occurred during the second period including two 10-minute misconducts for Saddle Lake and one for the Rangers. Josh Micklich took advantage of a power play scoring the Rangers fourth goal of the night, assisted by Branden Prusko. Cory Falconer added to the tally at 18:55 of the second with assists from Josh Micklich
and Brodie Grykuliak. The Rangers got a huge confidence boost at the beginning of the third period killing off the remainder of penalties that had them down by 2 players. Shortly after, Josh Micklich scored the Ranger’s sixth goal of the game assisted by Cory Falconer. However, Saddle Lake didn’t back down applying consistent pressure. The results paid off with Kevin Krengnektak scoring their third goal assisted by Andre Kuznetsov. Saddle Lake continued to press the Rangers, but goalie Caylib Micklich and the team stayed strong ending up with a 6 to 3 win. After the game, it was clear that Coach James Couch was pleased with his team’s play calling it “a darn good effort.”
IS ALBERTA’S CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PLAN THE NEW ALBERTA ADVANTAGE? Carbon levy supports diverse, green economy and jobs
Government of Alberta Alberta’s carbon levy came into effect Jan. 1 as part of government’s plan to transition the province to a greener, more diversified economy. Revenue from the levy will be reinvested back into Alberta to reduce emissions and support economic diversification. These dollars will also fund investment in green infrastructure, energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy and innovation. Rebates for 66 per cent of Alberta households will help low- and middleincome families adjust. A 33 per cent small business tax rate cut will help offset costs for small businesses. “Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is a made-in-Alberta strategy that means new markets for our resources, rebates for families and lower taxes for small business. And it’s working. The approval of the Trans Mountain and Line 3 pipelines will encourage investment in our energy industry and generate thousands of new jobs.”Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance The levy will be charged on all fuels that emit greenhouse gases when combusted at a rate of $20 per tonne
in 2017 and $30 per tonne in 2018. These include transportation and heating fuels such as diesel, gasoline, natural gas and propane. Farmers and First Nations are exempt from the levy for certain fuels and uses. Albertans can learn more about how the Climate Leadership Plan benefits the province at climate. alberta.ca. Details on how the levy and exemptions work for businesses, farmers, First Nations and other entities are also available online. A Greenhouse Growers’ Rebate will also come into effect Jan. 1 to allow greenhouse owners to recoup up to 80 per cent of the carbon levy, bringing them in line with similar programs in effect in other jurisdictions. Even with the implementation of Alberta’s carbon pricing, Alberta continues to have an overall tax advantage compared to other provinces, with no provincial sales tax, health premium or payroll tax. Albertans and Alberta businesses will still pay at least $7.5 billion less in total taxes and carbon charges than if Alberta had the same tax system and carbon pricing as other provinces.
Why the Alberta Advantage was flawed from the beginning Troy media Conservative media pundits are raining fire on Alberta’s New Democrat government for surrendering the Alberta Advantage. According to Sun Media columnist Lorne Gunter, “When the NDP took power in May 2015, Alberta had the lowest top combined federal/provincial/sales tax rate of all 60 provinces and states in Canada and the U.S.” And where are we now, he asks? “Alberta had fallen from the 14th-best place on the planet in which to invest in oil and gas to 43rd.” According to a recent study by the Fraser Institute, tax rates are the key factor driving investment decision-making. The study concluded that Alberta’s former prosperity was driven by its low (conservative) tax regime and its new (socialist) tax rates will discourage business investment in Alberta. But was Alberta tax advantage really the reason for the province’s success? Business leaders make major investment decisions after an exhaustive analytical process. This includes complex cost-benefit analysis, with organizational resource requirements and finance factored for expected inflation and the cost of money. There’s a detailed analysis of a host of market, political and social risks. Then financial models are generated to predict the monetary returns, expressed in an accounting figure called EBITDA (earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization). Although investment decisions are multi-faceted, the deciding factor is usually EBITDA. And the returns that matter are calculated before income taxes are paid. For most major investment decisions, tax rates are a secondary consideration. Stock market multiples are also calculated using EBITDA and so returns to investors are also largely independent of tax considerations. If tax rates really mattered, investment dollars should be flooding into low-tax regimes like Switzerland. Considering the massive investment being made in high-tax United Kingdom, or into states like New York and California that have considerably higher tax regimes than Alberta, a case could be made that tax rates don’t influence major investment decisions at all.
A critical variable for investments in mega oil and gas projects is (obviously) the price of oil, which is roughly half of what it was a few years ago. More importantly, the volatility of the price is shattering the analytics behind mega projects. The price of oil may stabilize at a decent price but future projects must factor in the potential for the price to fall to $20 a barrel, since oil pricing is now considered very volatile. This makes the worst-case scenario for any mega project uneconomic. And when you factor in the growing political and social opposition to oil and gas development, the numbers and the risk factors just don’t add up. What drove oil and gas investments in the past was not low tax rates. It was high oil prices and low price volatility. Just the opposite factors are inhibiting investment today: low prices and high price volatility. But this obsession with taxes in some quarters of Alberta is much more. Many conservatives consider raising taxes morally reprehensible. They view taxation as a kind of theft. For them, it’s not a means to redistribute wealth, it’s a crime against the whole notion of personal success. Former premier Ralph Klein first introduced the idea of the Alberta Advantage in the late 1990s. It was part of his strategy to kick-start another oil and gas boom. At the end of the day, his Alberta Advantage was a corporate windfall that didn’t really help normal wage-earning citizens. Contrast that with the vision of former Progressive Conservative premier Peter Lougheed, who in the 1970s established the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and jacked up oil and gas royalties to ensure a reasonable return for Alberta’s oil and gas assets. Lougheed’s plan, if it had survived, would have built a contingency fund of many hundreds of billions of dollars. These resources could today be used to support vulnerable Albertans through some pretty tough times. Perhaps it’s time we thought more carefully about what kind of advantage we really want to construct in Alberta and ensure that it’s driving a broader range of investments in our province, while serving the needs of all Albertans, not just mega corporations.
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Shelves full of savings Rosanne Fortier Saving money can be fun and with our present economy, it’s an essential skill to have also. Vegreville Centennial Library is the home of money-saving ideas. The obvious way to save by visiting the library is by checking out books. After people finish reading a book, they usually want to pass it on to someone else and even if this library doesn’t have the book a person is looking for, they can use the inter-library loan system to obtain most of the books they desire. Recent newspapers and magazines are available to read at the library and many of the magazines can be checked out too. If people want to get a post-secondary education but don’t need the degree, certificate or diploma for work, they can get all the knowledge they want or need for their life by reading books or checking out books from the library. You will also have access to book experts from speaking to the staff at the library. Your local library has free public internet access which can provide anyone with unlimited information and knowledge. People are free to communicate through e-mail this way too. Information sessions and lectures are frequently presented at the library.
Visiting your library is a great stressreducer as the place is usually quiet and there are many people around who share common interests. Reading a book can be a relaxing activity that helps a person escape reality and imagine about places they might never see otherwise. Then most libraries have clubs and groups available which are free and are an opportunity for like-minded people to get together. There are many activities at reasonable cost and children activities are usually free. Movie nights are free to attend and they even provide free popcorn and water. VCL has shelves full of DVDs of movies and television series and there are also music CDs, books on cd and video games available. It is a cost-saving tool to preview music from the CDs or you can save money by listening to it on the internet before purchasing a cd. The traditional view of libraries just being a place to do book reports for school has been tossed out of the book drop-off site. Your local library just might provide you with the most entertainment and enjoyment you can get in town for free, or at low-cost. Sometimes, you can get all you need from at the cost of a library membership. Check Vegreville Centennial Library out!
This is the entrance to Vegreville Centennial Library which is the home to great savings on cds, books, DVDs and other educational and entertainment resources. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Business Revitalization Program project completed
Hair By VJ - Vijay Massey gave the salon an almost complete makeover, doing most of the work himself to keep costs down.The change is incredible with updated paint color throughout, a refreshed waiting area, new components of the stations, and new counters and shelving. The effect is classy, warm and welcoming and almost looks like a brand new salon!
Vegreville Vet Clinic – New Small Animal Clinic – Ken, Deb and Josh Lawrence recently purchased space in Galleria Mall for the opening of a small animal clinic.While there are much work and renovations still going on inside the new space, the soon to be open clinic’s application was for the external portion of work. Vantage builders have done a beautiful job for the Vegreville Small Animal Clinic.
Maureen Easton Economic Development Officer The Business Revitalization Program started in 2015 as a pilot program, has been completed for 2016. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage existing commercial businesses and building owners to improve and or update the
appearance of their locations. Applicants who fit the criteria may receive a rebate up to $2000. The first round of applications accepted must be from the Downtown core (zoned C1). The second round, after September 30, commercial businesses outside the C1 zone may be considered, if funds allow. Eligible improve-
ments must be visual and for public spaces and fit the identified criteria list. The 2016 approved applicants collectively received rebates totaling $4742.07. In next week’s paper, the other businesses that were supported by this endeavor will be reported on.