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RCMP files from January 3 - 9 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser January 3 14:31 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16A. While on patrol, the member observed a semi truck cross the center line nearly causing a collision with the RCMP vehicle. The driver was issued a ticket for distracted driving carrying a voluntary penalty of $300.

22:05 – Report of two vehicles driving erratically (stunting) in a residential neighbourhood in Vegreville. Members located the drivers and formal warnings were provided to the drivers involved.

January 4 07:09 – Report of a white car in the ditch on Hwy 16 near Hwy 36. The male occupant was standing by the car waving a flashlight. A good Samaritan stopped and suggested that the stuck driver call a tow truck to which he replied that he had already been towed out a couple of times.

Members attended the location and the vehicle was gone.

10:14- Report of fraud via Facebook.

The client called to report that she had sent $400 to someone on Facebook via a Visa and bank card. The client was informed of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and had already started steps to cancel and replace both cards.

11:19 – Vegreville members responded along with Fire and EMS to a collision on Hwy 16 near RR 125. Three vehicles involved were 2 tractor-trailer units and a mini-van. The 60-year-old male from Ranfurly was air-lifted by STARS to Edmonton for treatment. As of writing, he is stable and recovering.

January 5 21:07 – Report of a white GMC cutaway van that had been hit while on the side of Hwy 16 near RR 150. Members attended and determined that due to poor

visibility and the location of the van on the highway a semi truck clipped the van on the side of the road. The van suffered damage to the box and the mirror. No word on the damage to the semi.

23:00 – While on patrol, members observed a female believed to be on curfew conditions driving around. Members conducted a traffic stop, spoke with the client and after discussion determined that the client was not in breach and she went on her way.

January 6 06:53 – Report of a stolen vehicle from a Vegreville residence. A blue/gray 2006 Chevy Silverado was taken from the driveway. No keys were left in the vehicle. Under investigation.

10:07 – Vegreville RCMP along with Vegreville Fire and EMS responded to a single motor vehicle collision. The driver was found unresponsive in the vehicle and transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

14:48 – Report of a possible breach of conditions by a male on 24 hr curfew.

The subject has been seen attending a

Vegreville business. Members are following up and pursuing a breach on court-imposed conditions.

January 7 18:16 – Members responded along with EMS to the scene of a sudden death in Vegreville. Foul play not suspected. It was believed that the death was related to underlying heath conditions along with illicit drug use.

January 8 14:18 – Report of a Chevrolet Trax travelling Eastbound on Hwy 16 near Hwy 855. The vehicle was located near Vegreville and the driver was checked for impairment. The driver was not impaired.

The 67-year-old female from Edmonton was provided a formal warning about her driving behaviour.

January 9 15:16 – While on patrol, members pulled over a Chrysler PT cruiser near Mundare. The 37-year-old male driver from Edmonton was found to be driving without a license and issued a ticket carrying a mandatory court appearance.

Following this stop, an additional 5 speeding tickets were handed out by traffic services.

19:15 – Report of an intoxicated male at a Vegreville residence refusing to leave.

Members attended and located the male.

He was arrested for mischief and provided a safe place to sleep until sober.

During the week there were 70 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing check, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 2 COVID, and approximately 7 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Eastern Alberta District RCMP Submitted County of Minburn, Alta. – On Jan. 6, 2022, at approximately 10 a.m., Vegreville RCMP, Vegreville Fire Department and EMS responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Range Road 152 near Township Road 514 in the County of Minburn. A pick-up truck was reported to be in the ditch.

The driver was the lone occupant in the vehicle and was found unconscious.

Preliminary investigation indicates the

vehicle was northbound on Range Road 152 then drifted into the ditch on the west side of the road where it became stuck.

The driver, a 69-year-old male of Vegreville, was transported by EMS to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The name of the deceased will not be released.

Although the investigation to date indicates that the death is not suspicious in nature it remains under investigation.

An autopsy is scheduled for the male at

the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton.

Vegreville RCMP are asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this incident. Please contact Vegreville RCMP at 780-631-2750 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Concerns over EMS Response Times Raised Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Concerns over EMS response times amid ongoing staff shortages and lengthy inter-hospital transfers have been raised in recent months, and were discussed during the Dec. 20 County of Minburn council meeting.

Mike Fundytus, Director of Protective Services for the County of Minburn, brought forward a concern that had been raised in regards to ambulance wait times.

While service in the rural areas has been relatively unaffected, Fundytus said response times due to unavailability of ambulances had increased in the Town of Vegreville.

Division 5 Councillor Tara Kuzio said the issue is not specific to Vegreville. She said it’s a province-wide issue, and one that’s in the news every day.

Reeve Roger Konieczny said there has been advocacy through Rural Municipalities of Alberta, (RMA) on this issue. At the RMA’s fall convention this past November a special resolution was passed by members requesting, “The Government of Alberta to immediately consult with municipalities to develop a plan to make urgently needed improvements to the capacity, delivery, and performance of the emergency medical services system.”

Minburn County council unanimously approved a motion during that meeting to send a letter to Alberta Health Services, (AHS) regarding council’s concern over a lack of ambulance capacity in the Vegreville area.

Alberta Municipalities, (AM) serves more than 275 urban municipalities and members also passed a resolution at its fall convention calling for government action.

The resolution reads in part: “to advocate to the Government of Alberta and the Minister of Health to undertake an independent third-party review of the AHS emergency ambulance dispatch system and to investigate the increase in response times and the technical outages that have occurred since the ambulance dispatch transition began in the Province of Alberta in 2009.”

Alberta Municipalities released a statement saying, “Alberta Municipalities is very concerned that the province’s current Emergency Medical System (EMS) does not meet the needs of the communities they serve.

We do not believe that a centralized ambulance dispatch system works well for all communities. The provincial government’s “one size fits all” approach to EMS is ineffective and inefficient.

We have informed the provincial government that our members are also concerned about the lengthy EMS response times and the ongoing ambulance service shortage. No community should be without readily available ambulance service. Albertans deserve a more agile and responsive EMS. Alberta Municipalities calls for the province to make urgently needed improvements to the delivery and performance of the ambulance system. In the longer term, an independent review of the provincial ambulance dispatch system is required to address systemic challenges inherent in the current consolidated model. Municipalities should be engaged in both these processes. We will continue to advocate on EMS-related issues to the Government of Alberta on behalf of communities across the province.”

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee stated that, “In the last couple of months we’ve had some instances within our town borders where no ambulances were available because they were out and not returned yet.” As a result, “ambulances had to come from outside the community.”

MacPhee said he’s hoping they can have a meeting with AHS in the near future, “to clarify some of what we feel might help with having an ambulance here. I mean nobody’s happy when you phone an ambulance and they say we have to get one out of Viking or one out of Two Hills because all of the ambulances are on another call.

They could be sitting in a hospital in Edmonton. That happens all the time.”

MacPhee is hoping supervisors with the local ambulance service, which is operated by AHS, will be able to take their concerns to the next level. “I mean we’re not the only municipality having these problems. It happens all across the province.”

He went on to say, “In talking to other municipal leaders at our Alberta Municipalities meeting, it was a big concern. It’s happening all over the place. We understand a lot of it has to do with Covid, but before Covid happened, we were still having those same problems here.

It’s a longstanding problem that’s been compounded with Covid. The hospitals are so busy because these nurses are tasked with the ambulance attendants looking at the chart and signing off on it so they can leave the hospital. And who knows how long they’ve been sitting there? On their way home, they could get another call, and wouldn’t be able to make it back to Vegreville.

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In theory central dispatch it probably is a good idea, why drive past a house or accident waiting for another ambulance to arrive. The problem is the bottleneck when they get to these hospitals, and let’s face it, there are a lot more emergency calls right now. The hospitals are full. So, it’s a bit of mega storm. All these things are adding up without any coverage in our community and that’s the conversation we want to have with AHS and I know a lot of other mayors in this province want to have the same conversation with AHS.” Mike Parker, President of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta, (HSAA) said, “Central dispatch isn’t the issue. No dispatch system works if there are no ambulances to send or enough emergency communications officers to respond to calls. That’s what we’re facing in Alberta. It’s an issue that has been growing for more than a decade and successive governments have refused to take action to hire more paramedics and emergency communications officers.”

In terms of staffing, Parker stated that, “AHS is claiming to have hired 100 paramedics and spending millions on new resources has not resulted in any new paramedics on the job. Thirty of those positions were to be cut as funding was to run out. Those 30 positions were funded for another year and that runs out at the end of March.

The other 70 were casuals already working full-time hours, and more, who were finally given benefits reflecting the fact they are working fulltime. Not one new paramedic was added.”

HSAA members provide information regarding EMS services on its Facebook page when they are able, noted Parker, and reporting is only part of what is currently happening in that regard. From Dec. 23, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022 HSAA tracked these numbers: • At least 139 red alerts in at least 41 communities • At least 136 ambulances dropped from schedule in at least 61 communities (Andrew, 7, Two Hills, 7, Smoky Lake, 1, and Vegreville, 1.)

• At least 25 ambulances downgraded from ALS to BLS in at least 13 communities • At least 95 incidents response times were at or exceeded 30 minutes (Vegreville to Viking, 36 minutes.)

• At least 26 incidents response times were at or exceeded 60 minutes (Viking to Edmonton, 93 minutes.)

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Divide and Conquer. A motto that is familiar to most people and that some attribute to Philip II of Macedon around 359 BC. The Latin “divide et impera” (divide and rule) was used by Julius Caesar and Napoleon.

The more familiar term is used in many ways from problem solving where you take a big problem and break it down into small ones that are more easily overcome to computer science and the military. It seems to be most popular in politics where those with the desire to rule break up the electorate into factions giving them the leverage needed to gain the most ground where it is most beneficial to their own goals.

We are in an age where this is now the norm in politics and has been supercharged by COVID. In the past week we have seen numerous announcements related to COVID. It’s in every news feed and we find a way to insert it into any and seemingly all conversations. Even if it wasn’t being used as a tool, we have COVID on the brain and like the boogeyman, see it in every shadow and around every dark corner.

We now are told we may have to worry about “DeltaCron” and “Flurona”.

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infected with both the flu and COVID. There is also another new variant with some alphabet soup for a lab name, (so far).

In the past two years we have changed; as people and as a country.

Every conversation on the topic has the potential to become a figurative knife fight.

It seems to me that this is not solely a result of the pandemic, but more a factor of the pandemic being used as a tool. This is something we need to be aware of and put some thought into lest it become our unintended future.

Ontario is locked down again. The list of “step two” restrictions is long and like most conflicting with each other. On one hand, indoor dining is closed, gathering limits are set to 5 people indoors UNLESS you are at a wedding, funeral or religious service and then it’s 50 percent capacity.

Quebec has had a curfew in place since December and has now expanded its vaccine passport to include liquor and cannabis stores. Soon they expect to demand three doses in order to qualify. It’s not a stretch to think that a passport will be required for entering locations like grocery stores and banks in the future. As of Tuesday, Quebec has announced they will impose a tax on people who are unvaccinated.

We are told to test with rapid tests, but there are many reports of shortages and if you test positive, you need to isolate and test again because these tests are not very reliable and a negative is considered a negative but a positive is considered a maybe. We are provided with irrational “projections” with a variance that has orders of magnitude.

To say the least, the messaging has never been clear.

Now there is talk of not only restricting access to certain venues for the unvaccinated, but going further. Ikea made the news in the UK by cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff forced to self-isolate. There have been rumblings in Canada that unvaccinated should either bear the cost of COVID related healthcare or even be denied care. This is similar to the conversations surrounding extreme sports enthusiasts or those who take part in other activities that we know are dangerous or harmful, (such as smoking). Should the general public pay the bill for these individuals? Canada will also require all truckers entering Canada to show proof of vaccination starting Saturday.

A move that will further impact supply chain stresses by possibly halting trucks driven by 16,000 cross-border drivers.

We have sent planes and cruise ships to collect Canadians who knowingly travel to parts of the world that are in conflict, thus putting themselves in harm’s way. In the words of our Prime Minister, “A Canadian is a Canadian.”

If this is true, then how can we look at something like choosing how or if a Canadian is provided healthcare?

Are we being lulled into an Orwellian future? Watch closely as Canada could be changing before our eyes.

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Alberta Leading in Canada’s Economic Comeback Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

While 2021 has been a challenging year for many Albertans, there is a lot worth celebrating from this past year.

Alberta is leading Canada’s economic comeback. We replaced approximately 340,000 jobs that were lost due to the pandemic, and we added approximately 105,000 new jobs that will help Albertans pay their bills and mortgages. At 64 percent, Alberta now has the highest employment rate in the nation.

2021 saw the return of high oil prices.

Our province is now producing more oil than ever before in our history. According to a recent forecast from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, Alberta will see over 6,000 new wells

drilled in 2022, an increase of 26 percent from 2021.

In 2021, we continued our focus on diversification, with burgeoning industries like technology having banner years in our province. Alberta is now home to more than 3,000 technology companies, a 233 percent increase since 2012.

Our film and television industry also had a record year in our province, with more than 50 major productions underway, supporting over 9,000 jobs. These projects include HBO’s The Last of Us, the largest production in Canadian history. With Alberta being featured in movies like Ghostbusters: Afterlife, it’s easy to understand why our province is fast becoming the new “Hollywood North.”

2021 saw historic industry investments in renewables. Air Products is investing $1.3 billion to build a net-zero hydrogen energy complex and Dow Chemical is investing up to $10 billion to build the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex near Fort Saskatchewan, marking the biggest capital investment in the province in 15 years. This is just a couple of the exciting investments happening in Alberta that will create thousands of new jobs for our workers.

2021 also saw what economist Trevor Tombe called “the largest improvement in provincial finances ever recorded.”

The deficit for 2021-22 is now forecast at $5.8 billion. This is $12.4 billion lower than the budget estimate and $1.9 billion lower than the first quarter fiscal update.

Total revenue in 2021-22, meanwhile, is

forecast at $57.9 billion, $14.2 billion higher than the budget estimate, and $2.9 billion higher than the first quarter fiscal update. In 2022, we will remain focused on prudent fiscal management to ensure our province’s books are healthy.

This list only scratches the surface as to what our government has been able to accomplish throughout this year. I am excited to continue this momentum into the New Year and to make 2022 the most prosperous year Alberta has ever had.

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Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn Approve 10-Year Joint Fire and Emergency Services Agreement Town of Vegreville Submitted The Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn No. 27 have come to terms on a joint Fire and Emergency Services Agreement. The new agreement will come into effect on January 1, 2022 and will carry through until December 31, 2031.

Highlights of the agreement include: • A 10-year Joint Capital Plan with both the Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn No. 27 contributing $80,000 on an annual basis for capital purchases going forward.

• A service area agreement that will see the Vegreville Fire Department respond to calls within the County of Minburn No. 27 territory from Highway 36 west to the county border.

“The Town of Vegreville is happy to enter

into this agreement with the County of Minburn. Council is exceptionally proud of the Vegreville Fire Department’s highly trained members and know they’re up to task of continuing to help protect our neighbours within the county. Council is also happy to further develop our relationship with the County of Minburn as we know collaboration and cooperation are keys to the mutual success of our municipalities,” stated Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee.

“The County of Minburn is pleased to have reached a long-term fire services agreement with the Town of Vegreville. We appreciate the level of professionalism and quality of service the Vegreville Fire Department provides, and we are fortunate to have them as our partners for the next 10 years. We believe this agreement gives the opportunity to enhance our inter-municipal

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90 Years Ago – January 13, 1932

Over 7,000 parcels of land in improvement districts throughout the province have been declared by order-in-council to be provincial or crown lands and are being turned over to the lands and mines department for such disposal as may be found advisable.

The lands in question have been taken under tax recovery proceedings that have been pending for some time past and title has now been acquired.

Corp. Heacock, in command of Vegreville Detachment of the A.P.P. has been promoted to a sergeantcy, a well-deserved promotion for a firm and tactful officer.

Jas. Third, late of Mannville, arrived in town last week to take over his end of the two drug businesses being conducted here by the Third Bros. i.e. the Vegreville Drug and Book Co. Ltd. and Third’s Drug Store.

An idea of the amount of water required by growing grain is furnished by the following scientific note: It takes nearly 1700 quarts of water to produce one pound of wheat and 1425 quarts of water to produce one pound of oats. At this rate it takes 25,500 gallons of water to produce one bushel of wheat.

75 Years Ago – January 15, 1947

The fee for a Canadian citizenship certificate has been reduced from $5 to $1 for Canadian born citizens and persons already naturalized, and all war veterans may obtain certificates free, State Secretary Gibson announced.

Mrs. F. Muzyka was among those who received their citizenship certificates at the Edmonton ceremony.

The government has passed an order-in-council establishing the Canadian dollar at its present value of parity with the United States dollar until further notice.

The United Nations war crimes commission announced that 24,365 persons have been tried for war crimes in Britain, United States, French, Greek, Norwegian, Czechoslovakia and Polish courts. The figures for Poland and Czechoslovakia also included trials of persons charged with collaboration and treachery. Death sentences were returned against 1.432; prison terms were levied against 16.413; and 6,520 were acquitted.

The agriculture department warned against heavy use of the new week killer 2 4-D on field crops, disclosing that applications in too large amount can injure grain and sharply reduce yield. Although a light application of the weed killer often boosts the yield of field crops because in kills many weeds, experiments by the department show the danger of too heavy applications.

50 Years Ago – January 13, 1972

“Only the name has changed” is the message contained in a notice now being mailed to the 75,000 electric customers of Canadian Utilities Limited. Service is now provided under the name of Alberta Power Limited which has taken over the electric system serving principally east central Alberta and the Peace River district.

Highways and Transport Minister the Honourable Clarence Copithorne, announced recently that as of January 1, 1972, drivers 70 years of age and over will no longer be required to undergo knowledge and road tests in renewing their operators licenses.

They will, however, be required to have a good driving record, provide a satisfactory medical certificate and to pass a vision test administered by Motor Vehicle personnel.

Little Miss Traci Lee Elgie has the distinction of being the first baby to be born in St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Vegreville in 1972 and along with the position she and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Elgie of Ranfurly will be the recipients of many lovely gifts donated by merchants of Vegreville. Traci Lee was born at 6:25 p.m. on Thursday, January 6th and weighed 7 lbs. 14 ¼ oz. Dr. Jan Stefancik was the attending physician.

25 Years Ago – January 14, 1997

The town of Mundare is working with a number of ideas to prevent closure of its junior and senior high school. Town council views its school and its students’ contribution – at all grade levels – as a critical and vital partner in the community. They will fight closure of any portion of the school grade levels.

Brenda Dew is taking another team to the ladies northern playdowns. Dew’s team is made up of Cindy Letendre playing third, Rox-Anna Bennett playing second and Penny Becker playing lead.

Ethel Albrecht, representing the Two Hills Legion Auxiliary presented a cheque of $500 to Dave Aitken, swimming pool authority president, and $300 to Liz Wells, librarian. The money will go towards operating costs at the pool and the purchase of a new computer for the library.

A delegation from Alliance Pipeline provided County of Minburn council with an update regarding their proposed gas pipeline project from Ft. St. John, B.C. to Chicago, Illinois. The project consists of a consortium of 17 individual oil/gas companies and will take approximately three years to complete. The line will dissect the southern third of the County of Minburn.

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Government-induced Competition Rarely Works Sylvain Charlebois Dalhouise University United States President Joe Biden recently introduced a billion-dollar program to lower food inflation by increasing competition in meat-packing. It’s likely ill-fated.

A few weeks ago, a damning report out of Washington suggested the top U.S. meat-packing plants have increased profit margins by 300 percent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report, prepared by White House economic advisers, didn’t sit well with Biden.

Consolidation in the meat-packing industry has been an ongoing issue in many parts of the world. In the United States, four dominant companies – Tyson Foods, JBS, Marfrig and Seaboard Foods – control as much as 85 percent of the meat-packing business.

Biden has openly blamed this big four for skyrocketing prices at the meat counter.

While food inflation has been at about 6.4 percent in the United States over the last few months, meat prices have risen by more than 12 percent in the last year.

Meanwhile, farmers are getting less for their product.

The Biden administration plans to tackle the lack of competition by supporting smaller and independent meat-packers. Since buying local and food inflation are top-of-mind for Americans, it’s a no-brainer political move for the administration.

And, of course, Americans love their meat – they’re among the top meat eaters in the world. Americans eat almost 240 pounds of meat a year on average. Canadians eat about 150 pounds of meat a year, and that’s a lot, but America’s love affair with meat is unique.

In Canada, three plants process about

85 percent of all the beef produced in Canada. For pork, oligopolistic forces aren’t as significant; we have dominant players like Olymel and Maple Leaf, but we also have smaller players. The poultry sector is also more balanced than in the U.S. Still, meat prices have gone up by more than 10 percent in the last year in many parts of Canada, and that’s more than double the rate of food inflation in general.

Many blame meat-packing companies for gouging consumers.

Canadians haven’t seen a report similar to the one the White House produced, so we don’t know what the situation looks like here.

But food processing is challenging and it’s even tougher for meat packing. Food safety standards and other regulations make it close to impossible to start a new federally-licensed plant, a facility capable of selling out-of-province or overseas.

Regional abattoirs, which can only transact within a province, have less reason to worry.

Distribution costs are also considerable in Canada.

But the biggest cost is labour. It has always been an issue for the sector, but the pandemic has made things much worse. While Cargill, Exceldor and Olymel are offering better working conditions and higher wages and benefits to workers, the increased use of robotics is inevitable. It’s happening everywhere, including in Canada. Capitalizing operations will add more financial pressure on meat-packers.

Seeing different market dynamics within the supply chain in a time of crisis isn’t new. When the mad cow crisis hit in 2003, beef producers saw the money they were paid plummet by more than 70 per cent while retail prices barely moved. Ranchers and consumers were upset.

Over 300 meat-packing projects were launched,

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Nitrogen Prices and Exports Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Submitted “With 5 months before 2022 planting begins, Alberta farmers have a few months for the fertilizer situation to sort itself out,” says Ryan Furtas, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development. ‘However, the most likely scenario for fertilizers is that the current high prices will continue throughout the winter and spring months of 2022.’

Canadian and Alberta agriculture is highly dependent on nitrogen-based fertilizers. Nitrogen production and products, namely ammonia and urea, are mainly produced at Alberta locations. Alberta producers supply the large demand from the Prairie Provinces as well as the rest of Canada. The lone export destination of Canadian-produced ammonia and urea is the United States. It is through the U.S. that Canadian producers are tied to the international price for nitrogen.

According to Statistics Canada, “Canadian exports of ammonia (NH3) averaged 956,000 metric tonnes (mt) and 996,000 mt for the past 5 and 10 years

respectively. Of note, 2019/20 and 2020/21 ammonia exports decreased by approximately 100,000 mt or 10 percent.”

Furtas notes Canadian shipments of urea to the U.S. have sharply declined. The 10-year average shows approximately 1,000,000 mt of urea exported to the U.S., whereas the 5-year average comes in at 580,000 mt. In the past couple of years, export urea tonnage to the U.S. totaled 450,000 mt, which is a 20 percent decrease in exports over the 5-year average and a 55% decrease over the 10-year average.

In the past 5 years, the U.S. has added 5 million tonnes to the country’s production capacity base.

This has made the U.S. less reliant on imports of both ammonia and especially urea from Canadian sources.

“It is likely that Canadian exports increase in 2021/22, since Canadian nitrogen production facilities will be producing as much as possible to take advantage of the high priced demand,” says Furtas.

“Even though shipments to the U.S. have increased during the first quarter of the fertilizer year, it is worth noting that U.S. farmers throughout the northern plains, eastern sections and majority of the

Corn Belt just finished a productive fall nitrogen (ammonia) application season. This is a small slice of good news for Alberta producers as it lessens later demand for nitrogen and allows inventories to rebuild for the upcoming spring,” noted Furtas.

Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club December Report Madeline Nott Club Reporter We had our monthly meeting on December 8 at Innisfree Millennium Building. Discussed our annual Christmas party and decided to go bowling to Vermilion on Dec 21.

We planned our public speaking for Feb 18 in Minburn, hoping to have in-person as long as current restrictions are in place.

Our next meeting is scheduled for January 12 in Minburn.

Lamont County Employee Recognized for Agricultural Fieldman Service Lamont County Submitted Long-term Lamont County employee and Agricultural Fieldman, Terry Eleniak has been recognized for 25-years with the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldman (AAAF).

“We have many committed leaders in our organization, and this is a great accomplishment,” said Peter Tarnawsky, interim Chief Administrative Officer.

Eleniak has been with Lamont County for more than 25 years, and a member of the AAAF through that time, serving a term as Regional Director and as part of the Legislative Committee with the association. He is also the president of the Lamont and District Agricultural Association, where he was recently recognized as an Outstanding Supporter of Agriculture with the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS).

He brings this knowledge to day-to-day operations in the County as it relates to agricultural services. Agricultural Service Boards (ASB) are something unique to Alberta.

Established by Alberta Agriculture to provide expertise on

Pictured L-R: Sebastien Dustrisac (past AAAF president), Terry Eleniak, Lamont County Ag. Fieldman, and Jane Fulton, current elected AAAF President. (Lamont County/Submitted Photo)

weed control, soil & water resource conservation, as well as pest management. Members are certified experts in agricultural and environmental science.

Ultimately the Agricultural Fieldman is liaison between producers and the government. “I take pride in that,” said Eleniak.

“In today’s era, if you can be involved in something for 25 years that is a great accomplishment—and with one organization, it is an even bigger accomplishment.”

There are 69 municipalities that make up the AAAF, sharing their knowledge base and working together as Fieldman and Assistant Fieldman; with 134 certified members across the province focused on revolving issues and challenges related

to Alberta’s Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pest Control Act, Animal Health Act, Soil Conservation Act, and the Agricultural Service Board Act as these relate to each municipality.

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Outstanding Supporter of Agriculture with the AAAS. (Lamont County/Submitted Photo)

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Year in Review July 2021 The Ukrainian Festival Association hosts its 48th annual Pysanka Festival from July 2-4 featuring bread making, blacksmith demonstrations, zabava, folk arts display, street market and concert.

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Vegreville town council embarks on maiden ‘Paddle Under the Pysanka Voyage’ on the trout pond at the Vegreville Elks/ Kinsmen Park.

Beaver County and the County of Two Hills declare State of Agricultural Disaster due to extreme drought conditions.

Municipalities request provincial and federal governments to initiate necessary programs to provide relief to local producers.

Former Vegreville resident and military helicopter pilot Captain Brandon Phillip plays integral role in successful counter-terrorism and maritime security mission in the Middle East.

Drag racing returns to the Vegreville Airport for a two day action packed event that was hosted by the Vegreville Speedway Society on July 16 and 17. The event attracted 32 participants and 285 spectators.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney officially turned the sod at the Town of Vegreville’s Prosperity Industrial Park along with Mayor Tim MacPhee and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk.

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Five municipalities within Lamont County sign 10-year fire agreement. Lamont County council ratified the agreement at its July 13 council meeting.

Vegreville volleyball coach Alex Melnyk and basketball referee Roy Mills inducted into the Alberta School’s Athletic Association Hall of Fame.

The Mundare Public Library is formally recognized for 25 years of service in the community. A commemorative plaque was presented by Northern Lights Library System Executive Director James MacDonald and Board Chair Vicky Lefebvre at the July 6 town council meeting.

Georgina’s Academy of Dance holds farewell recital after 16 years of operation in the community on July 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Vegreville.

World Chuckwagon Races return to Dewberry, Chuckwagon Driver Capital of Alberta. The four day World Professional Chuckwagon Association sanctioned event ran from July 1-4. There were 24 entries in the event which attracted between 600 to 800 fans per day.

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RCMP Launch Mobile App Alberta RCMP Submitted Edmonton – Alberta RCMP has officially launched their brand-new mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The app has been developed to simplify online user experience on mobile devices to ensure that Albertans can access information quickly and conveniently. The app is available as a free download through Apple or Google Play.

Developing the app allows the Alberta RCMP to provide the public with online access to news, crime reporting, detachment locations, crime mapping and statistics, and a map for initiatives like Project Lock Up. The app also provides access to partner law enforcement services, mental health supports, Crime Stoppers and links to Alberta RCMP social media accounts.

“An app is an easy way for the public to stay connected and report crime to the police along with gaining quick and easy access to Alberta RCMP news and information,” said Supt. Peter Tewfik, Officer in charge of the Alberta RCMP’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Branch. “Having an app will provide the public with an option for digital accessibility that is convenient and centralized.”

Even though the app provides convenient links to Alberta RCMP social media account, this app will not replace existing website, social media feeds, or other

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Jerrold Lemko Embodiment of Vegreville Minor Hockey Association President’s Message Hockey for Life on and off the Ice Tina Warawa Submitted I want to thank the town, the parents and the especially the players for all pulling together this year to do everything we could to keep allowing our children an opportunity to be on the ice.

This year has not been without challenges.

We have faced ever-changing provincial regulations and inconsistencies when going to other communities. We have asked our parents and players to follow regulations that only a few years ago we would never imagined imposing on others. But all of this has been done in an effort to allow the kids some normality, socialization and memories for 2021 that extend beyond just Covid.

This will be my last year in minor hockey as this is my son‘s last year and it marks the end of 17 straight years for me, 14 out of which I have been on an executive in some community in some capacity, so I may be seen in the rink watching the next generation because it may be hard to just quit cold turkey.

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That is the vision of Hockey Alberta. It was also the mantra and evolution of Jerrold Lemko who has embodied all of the positive aspects of the game from the time he was a young boy.

The long-time Vegreville resident has experienced the national winter sport of Canada in a variety of ways as a player, coach, referee, director, and fan.

Lemko served as President of Vegreville Minor Hockey for several years as well as a director with the organization. He is the former Chair of Hockey Alberta’s development council and sat on its board of directors, and represented Alberta on the development council for Hockey Canada.

As an individual who has served amateur hockey faithfully, Jerrold was presented with the Hockey Canada Order of Merit in 2013.

“I did spend time with Team Pacific in the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. I

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Scott Langkow Shares his Experiences with Hockey

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Scott Langkow has been on both sides of the bench and shared some of his experiences with the game of the hockey for the Vegreville News Advertiser’s Salute to Minor Hockey tribute.

Langkow played several years in Vegreville before heading off to Portland, Oregon to play junior hockey with the Winter Hawks. “That’s when I got serious about hockey.”

The 5’11” goalie was drafted by Winnipeg in the second round, (31st overall) in 1993. Following that he was acquired by the Phoenix coyotes for future considerations and then traded to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Then he made his way to the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999-2000 season.

Scott said he played half a season with the Thrashers before spending a couple of seasons in the minor leagues before heading off to Europe. “I spent four years in Finland, and then played in Sweden, Switzerland and Russia. Then I spent the last five years in Germany.

Then it was time to return to Canada in 2013, living in Sherwood Park for a short time before deciding to move back to Vegreville where his parents reside. Scott

and his wife Anya have three children: Rylan, Beckett and Calder.

Rylan is currently in her fourth year of University. Beckett is playing goal for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League. Calder is 11-years-old and Scott is busy behind the bench coaching the U13A Wranglers hockey team.

Scott has been coaching for a total of 8 years and coached Beckett before Calder. “I enjoy coaching. I like to see players improve, having fun and watching them learn.”

While some players are serious and Scott Langkow with his son Calder. driven competitively, others are there to (Anya Langkow/Submitted Photo) be with their friends and enjoy the social aspects of the game. His advice?

“Just let them play. If a kid doesn’t have the drive and stuff, just do it for fun. If they’re good enough they’ll get to where they need to go. I see lot of kids getting pushed and hate to do it. Becomes a job after a while and the fun is taken out of it.”

Looking back on his time playing hockey, Scoot said, “What I probably miss the most is the friendships I’ve made. I don’t miss the hockey so much itself. I enjoy playing it. The bus trips and that kind of stuff. I enjoyed the social aspect of the sport.”

He has made lifelong friends through the sport and said he is very fortunate to have a great group of parents to assist him with his duties as the U7 Initiation Director, a position he’s held for the past seven years.

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Back Row L-R: Coach Brad Oilneck, Manager Kristen Warawa, Elijah Kosak, Charlie Olineck, Igor Maoz, Dallyn Lockhart, Avery Pipke, Head Coach Clark Pipke, and Coach Kyle Bodnarchuk. Front Row L-R: Broden Lawrence, Nash Lafrance, Emmet Dixon, Blake Morrow, Heath Bodnarchuk, Jake Warawa, Alexander Wiebe, Rhett Giebelhaus. Missing from photo are: Coach Travis Giebelhaus, Coach Scott Dixon and Coach Sean Lafrance. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: Coach Brett Yakimetz, Coach Shane Yakimec, Spencer Odrowski, Arden MacCommish, Jeremy Shedden, Cooper Axten, Bake Yakimetz, Manager Briana Odrowski, Coach Trevor Zacharkiw, Head Coach Josh Hamaliuk. Front Row L-R: Johnny Zacharkiw, Clark Warkentin, Kaiden Hamaliuk, Jackson Orfino, Katelyn Mast, Beckett Yackimec, and Nicholas Thiessen and Nixon Wowdzia. Missing from the photo are: Emma Shedden and Manager Margie Axten. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: DJ Rattray, Coach Trevor Zacharkiw, Coach Trevor Warawa, Head Coach Gunnar Donald, Eamon Dixon, Kipton Rattray, Benjamin Warawa, Zachary Wiebe, Coach Regan Billingsley, and Coach Colin Klassen. Front Row L-R: Hunter Klassen, Bowyn van der Torre, Issac MacComish, Waylon Chipps, Jace Leliuk, Wesley Derow, Annabelle Zacharkiw, and Paiten Axten. Missing from the photo is Manager Jessica Klassen. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: Head Coach Michael Gabruck, Coach Jonathan Gelych, Zaiden van der Dussen, Ada Gullekson, Beau Gabruck, Colten Lawrence, Seth Mandrusiak, Marella Pylypchan, and Coach JC McNiven.

Front Row L-R: Bretton Mast, Zander Patrie, Mayzee McNiven, Lux Nystrom, Aiden Ezio, Grayson Gelych, Ben Skiftun, and Benson MacRae. Missing from the photo are: Kealey Dumanski and Manager Joanne McNiven. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: Coach DJ Rattray, Coach Trevor Ogrodnick, Reiss Dmytriw, Peyton Rattray, Kovey Dumanski, Kyla Ogrodnick, Coach Justin Leliuk and Head Coach Scott Langkow. Front Row L-R: Tayvn Gladue, Matthew Melnyk, Ryker Fritz, Kaden Leliuk, Raeden Weinkauf, Calder Langkow, Torrin Lockhart and Carter Reynolds. Missing from the photo are: Coach Troy Weinkauf, Coach Brad Lockhart and Coach Kris Dumanski. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: Coach Ryan Reynolds, Dawson Lizotte, Max Komarniski, Sam Strydom, Ali Patrie, Cailyn Ferguson, Alex Klein, Coach Bryce McTavish. Front Row L-R: Manager Dale Gladys, Kash Rowe, Jack Reynolds, Kellen Golka, Taryn Mochnach, Owen MacComish, Hayden Nystrom, Brock McTavish, Cale Gladys, and Head Coach Zenith Komarniski. Missing from the photo are: Coach Terence Ferguson and Coach Steven Mochnach. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

Back Row L-R: Tanner Tizzard, Oliver Horon, Cameron Palsatt, Lucas Ferguson, Karlee Patrie, Cooper McNiven and Jacob Warrington. Front Row L-R: Coach Brad Morrow, Ryder van der Torre, Kyle Ogrodnick, Lane Gladys, Ethan Girczyc, Ethan Wiebe, Grayson Morrow, Thomas Suiter, Riley Warawa and Head Coach Michael van der Torre. Missing from the photo are: Joanne McNiven and Coach Drayden van der Torre.

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Back Row L-R: Manager Tina Warawa, Logan Bork, Connor Webb, Wyatt Ziegler, Aiden Douglas Krill, Colby Warawa, Dawson Palamarek, Ethan Bast, and Coach Brian Bilyk. Front Row L-R: Head Coach Trevor Ogrodnick, Ryan Ogrodnick, Dylan Batog, Kade Dickinson, Tristan Bilyk, Max Kokotyn, Carter Ogrodnick, Colton Boyko, Cale Calvert, and Coach James Couch. Missing from the photo are: Coach Nathan Kokotyn and Coach Colin Twitchell. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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August

Year in Review August 2021 The Bruce Stampede returns to action, thrilling thousands of rodeo fans during the two day event. The event was hosted by the Bruce Stampede Association. The amateur rodeo was held on July 30 and the pro rodeo on August 1.

County of Minburn declares State of Agricultural Disaster due to extreme drought conditions affecting local producers.

Vegreville Agricultural Society hosts highly successful old fashioned country fair from August 4-8. A variety of entertainers, tractor pull, Chuckwagon races, bench show, horse show, market, and midway and parade some of the featured events during the fun-filled five day affair.

The 37th annual Ranfurly Agricultural Fair a rousing success, attracting 450 participants during the one day extravaganza.

Parade, bench show, horse show and steak supper enjoyed to the fullest.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

2021 September

Year in Review September 2021 Full circle moment for Vegreville filmmaker Troy Ruptash with premiere of his movie, ‘They Who Surround Us’ at the Capital movie theatre on August 26.

Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu meets with community leaders and elected officials to discuss policing issues in Vegreville and Bruderheim on August 26.

Vegreville Garden Club hosts its 40th annual Horticultural Show during the country fair in Vegreville. The show garnered a total of 226 entries with 17 adult and six junior exhibitors.

Demonstrators gather outside of Elk Island Public Schools division office August 26 to protest the school board’s recent decision mandating the use of face masks for Kindergarten to Grade 6 students.

New mural depicting Ukrainian embroidery appears on downtown Vegreville business. The mural was created and painted by artist Carly Gordon who was commissioned by the Town of Vegreville.

Firefighters with the Lamont Fire Department surprised its only surviving original member by renaming its fire hall the Robert A. Mitchell Fire Station No.4 on September 12.

Mitchell, 89, has served on the fire department for 70 years.

Lamont County re-affirms its 130th year bond with Nebyliv, Ukraine. Virtual historic signing of Memorandum of Understanding takes place on September 7. Both parties vow to continue to develop their bond of friendship and allow for exchange of ideas between the two municipalities.

Hands On History Festival held in Mundare on September 11.

Event celebrates 130 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada.

Incumbent garners 35,510 votes, (69.2%) with runner up People’s Party of Canada candidate Ann McCormack in second place with 5,716 votes (11.1%).

Newly announced health restrictions force cancellation of Smoky Lake Pumpkin Fair and Andrew Garlic Festival slated for early October.

Lamont bike pump track officially opens in Hillside Park on September 10 in Hillside Park with dignitaries, sponsors, and local residents in attendance.

Smoky Lake Corn Maze opens to the public on September 18. The corn maze is the first of its kind in the community and a special project of the Kinette Club of Smoky Lake.

Official ground breaking ceremony held for new $15 million H. A. Kostash School. Aspen View Public Schools officials said the K-Grade 12 School would open in 2023.

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association announces cancellation of its indoor soccer season due to low registration and uncertainty of the Alberta Government’s health restrictions.

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Harvest of Hope event helps people make positive connections in Vegreville on September 9. It was hosted by the Vegreville Cares Coalition in partnership with businesses and community organizations.

Vegreville Corn Maze opens for the 2021 season, attracting more than 300 people September 11 and 12.

Incumbent Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs re-elected on September 20.

Holden Family Fun Day provides great entertainment for folks of all ages on August 14.

Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce named the best Chamber of Commerce in all of Alberta with under 150 members.

Vegreville grandmother Joan Toronchuk celebrates granddaughter Kelsey Mitchell’s gold medal performance in women’s individual sprint cycling at the summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Innisfree Agricultural Society hosts 41st annual fair on August 11. Event features parade, bench show, sheep riding, bird house building and grand re-opening of Prairie Bank of Commerce.

Mundare Agri-Days features fun-filled events including: parade, bucket brigade, tug of war, bouncy attractions, bench show, entertainment, unveiling of Saturday, January 08, 2022 Polischuk Avenue sign and awarding of 3 19 21 38 40 45 11 the Patricia Tompkins Long Service EXTRA: 4195624 Appreciation Award posthumously for her dedication to the library board.

Famous psychologist Dr. Albert Saturday, January 08, 2022 Bandura, who grew up in the Mundare 6 18 23 31 46 48 4 area, is lovingly remembered following EXTRA: 4195624 his passing at the age of 95 years.

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INVITATION TO TENDER FARMLAND

Rick Schmaus hereby offers the following land for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title: Parcel 1 - NW-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres) Parcel 2 - NE-2-49-15-W4th (160 titled acres)

This Weeks Numbers

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Schmaus Tender”, to Andreassen Borth, Barristers and Solicitors, #200, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S1, on or before 12:00 noon on January 14, 2022, and shall be accompanied with a cheque for $5,000.00, and GST number.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Friday, January 7, 2021

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Friday, January 7,2021

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Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified by mail, and their cheques returned.

Successful tenderers shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before March 1st, 2022, and their cheque shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

For further information, or to view the property, please contact Rick at 780-385-1137 or Jordan at 780-385-1221.

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Competition - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 largely driven by the anger of beef producers toward meat-packers, who were profiting from the crisis. In the end, only two federally-licensed slaughterhouses saw the light of day – after a few years of work.

And it appears both facilities have been closed for years. While there are concerns about meat-packing practices in Canada, it’s simply not an easy business.

More government intervention to change market conditions can only go so far.

Most would agree that more regional processing is critical. But the economics of meat processing make it difficult for any company to survive unless volume and capacity are achieved, especially in Canada.

And for taxpayers who don’t eat meat and believe the sector should be outlawed, seeing governments provide financial support to the sector may not be welcome.

Still, some intervention is called for if meat packers are colluding in the way we saw with bread a few years ago.

If the Biden administration wants to change rules, create more competition and ease the financial burden on American families to score some political points, so be it. Government-induced competition rarely works and Biden’s program likely won’t be effective.

This is more about smoke and mirrors, and Biden knows it.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW Year in Review October 2021 Farm implement manufacturer Buhler Industries closes Vegreville facility. The company, formerly known as Ezee-On Manufacturing had served the community for more than 40 years. Its longest serving employee was Van Lam who began work for the company on Sept. 1, 1979. In 2020, the company reported there were a total of 56 employees working at the Vegreville site.

Shelley Daskaluk celebrates 35th anniversary at the Vegreville branch of ATB Financial on Oct. 1.

Mundare town council discusses proposed fire hall with Fire Chief Glenda Dales who first introduced the proposal for a new 120 X 70 square foot building

2021

back in July.

Alberta History Show films segment with Mounties in Vegreville beside the town’s iconic and world renowned pysanka on October 18.

Voters went to the polls in villages, towns and cities throughout the province on October 18 to elect municipal officials to serve a four year term of office. Electors also had the option to select Senate candidates as well as vote on whether to keep Daylight Saving Time or not.

COVID-19 mobile testing site returns to Vegreville following lobbying efforts of local elected officials.

Testing site began operating again on October 25 in Vegreville.

Enel Green Power allowed to move ahead with its $250 million Grizzly Bear Creek Wind Project in the County of Minburn.

Serious explosion at crude oil tank farm in County of Two Hills on October 23. Emergency Services personnel dispatched to facility owned by Secure Energy. Alberta

Hockey For Life - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 year, winning bronze and silver, and providing leadership and guidance while serving in that capacity.

Lemko also was involved with the World Juniors Ice Hockey Championship in 2011. “I spent a month with the World Juniors, going through the selection process with them and my role was a team host, so I did everything that needed to be done to make sure they could play. Errands, driving people here and there, and then I’d be looking after the boys while the coaches met. I was a liaison with the chefs at the Westin, just a gopher really, but I got to experience what most people don’t. I got to be on the inside with the players and the coaches and the staff.

I had a great experience. I spent 10 days in Banff Springs Hotel from December 6 to January 4. It was a quite an interesting time there. I got to be with players, Mike Scheifele, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Marc Stahl; they’re all NHLers. I got to spend time with them before they made it big.”

Only 1 percent of players make it to the NHL, Lemko said, “But we’ve been fortunate in our community to have some players that have gone on to successful careers in the NHL. You look at the Langkow boys, Brent Severyn, Zenith Komarniski.

Severyn worked hard and strive to get his first chance in the NHL. He brought the Stanley Cup home and invited my mom and us over to his private party so she could put perogies in the Stanley Cup!” Lemko insists this article shouldn’t be about him.

What’s important to him is for kids embrace Hockey Alberta’s vision, Hockey for Life. “Kids I coached are now in their 40’s. It’s interesting to watch them because they’re playing shinny. That’s hockey for life.

They’re enjoying hockey with their friends, playing pick-up hockey here and there. And that’s what it’s all about. Providing an opportunity for our youth to get exercise to go out and get out there, and have some good competition, and enjoy time with each other.

Especially now with Covid and everything that’s just taken our breaths away. I admire the administrators, who through all these challenges still coach, still go to meetings, and league meetings and all those things to provide that venue or that opportunity to kids.

Like the Tina Warawa’s of the world, and all the others that coach, and are directors, and managers, and all the people washing the uniforms and all that stuff that it takes to put 16 kids on the ice to experience the game of hockey and to travel to another place to play against someone else, and at practice; and just get exercise and just bond with the game and with themselves.”

He went on to say, “Very few kids make it to the big leagues or make a career out of it. The majority of people have fun in it and that’s the extent of it.” That was the way of it for his two sons Shawn and Johnathon who played from Tom Thumbs all the way up Midget minor hockey.

Lemko said a lot of his friends he came across through hockey. “The kids playing hockey now will have friends in adult life. It’s nice to watch the coaches I coached when they were little.

I laugh at some of the funny moments when they were growing up, and trying to tell their kids how it’s done…What’s really, really heartwarming is when one of those adults, they’re 40 years old now, when they come up to me and say coach. It’s just kind of interesting when what you do comes back 10 fold later in life when you are past the age of being able to go out on the ice and do what you did, but you’re still reminded of what little you did had an impact on someone’s life because they’re still involved.”

As to what holds the greatest meaning? “For me it was the connections you made on and off the ice through the sport of hockey and the friendships you’ve built.”

October

RCMP stated there were no reports of casualties and no residences were under threat from the fire.

Vegreville CIBC Run for the Cure held in honour of Courtney Yakimetz on Oct. 3 at Rotary Peace Park with a total of 60 participants.

Proceeds will go towards raising more awareness of stage four breast cancer and to support those battling it.

Tofield Agricultural Society requests funding for major arena upgrades in Tofield. Replacement and construction of a new arena floor and header return system pegged at $1 million. Replacement and relocation of Zamboni room estimated to cost $300,000. Town of Tofield and Beaver County approached for financial support for the proposed upgrades.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SHULKO, Judith July 28, 1944 – January 16, 2015 In Loving Memory of a Dear Mother, Grandmother and Mother-in-Law: You can only have one mother Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you.

When other friends forsake you, To mother you will return, For all her loving kindness, She asks nothing in return.

As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all.

Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear mother up above; Tell her how much we miss her, And give her all our love.

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by your family, Brian, Charlene, Lana, Bria and Tyra Kevin and Tracy

KLAMMER, Clarence May 11, 1920 - January 11, 2002 MY FARMER FATHER My father was a farmer, His heart was in the soil.

It’s there he found his solace, Among the grimy toil.

He planted the seed in springtime, The wheat, the barley, the hayHe prayed that God will bless it, A harvest, Lord, he prayed.

He tilled and cultivated it, Provided the most tender care, Believed that, come October, He’ll reap a harvest fair.

My father was a farmer That’s all he ever was.

The values that the land taught him, He handed down to me.

I love my farmer father, I’m thankful that he’s mine.

I pray that God will bless him, Today and for all time.

Fondly remembered by Bernie & Georgina and all Family.

MEMORIAM

SHARUN, Peter May 15, 1926 - January 10, 2014 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 you, And wish you were here.

Forever loved and deeply missed Verna & Family SHARUN, Peter January 10, 2014 Today is such a painful day, full of sadness and grief for us, As we mourn the moment that you left, recalling how life used to be.

You were someone very special, who left your mark on so many lives, Things just haven’t been the same since we said goodbye.

The bond we shared will never end, even though we are apart, We find comfort in the memories, deep within our hearts.

This heartfelt message is for you, We miss you more than words can say, the world lost someone precious, the day you went away.

See You!!

Lovingly Remembered and Deeply Missed, Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

PUK, Rev Jaroslaw May 22, 1922 - December 26, 2014 In Memoriam Very Rev Jaroslaw Puk 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.

Lovingly remembered by wife Anna, Bryan, Theresa, Lesia, Colin, grandchildren and great grand daughter

OBITUARY

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MYRONIUK, William (Bill) February 23, 1924 – December 31, 2021 It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of William (Bill) Myroniuk, on December 31, 2021, at the age of 97. Bill will be remembered as a dad, gido, and great gido. He leaves behind a daughter Shirley Kobewka; son Brian (Cheryl) Myroniuk; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by his wife Jean in 2020; daughter Linda Porter (Don) in 2010; and son-in-law Ed Kobewka.

Bill was born on a farm west of Derwent. His parents Dmytro and Helen had eight kids; three sons and five daughters. Bill was the third oldest and predeceased by all of his siblings: Steve Myroniuk, Anne Smith, Mary Eliuk, Kate Triska, Jean Velechko, Nettie Hansen, and Mike Myroniuk.

Bill began his apprenticeship as a carpenter at fifteen years old from his uncle Onufrey Myroniuk. He married Jean Ewanciw in 1951 and began farming across from his parents. Later they bought a farm southwest of Myrnam where they raised their three children. Bill as a carpenter built plenty of block basements, over forty homes and around seventy-five sets of kitchen cabinets in Myrnam and surrounding area. He was a very hardworking man and played just as hard. In his retirement, he moved from Myrnam to Vegreville. Bill enjoyed pool, cards, bingo, curling, and playing his violin.

Due to covid restrictions, a private service was held at Riverside Cemetery in Vegreville, Alberta. Memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Sunshine Club.

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KOTOWICH, Rose On December 29, 2021 Rose Kotowich of Vegreville passed away at the age of 89 years. Rose is survived by one son and two daughters, Larry (Linda), Irene, and Judy; three grandchildren, Kelly (Shawn), Jason, and Shalaine; three great-grandchildren, Zoey, Jesse, Graycen. Predeceased by her husband, Harry; son-inlaw, Bernie; parents, Mary and Mike Gresiuk; seven sisters; and four brothers.

Family wishes to thank Dr. Helen Frank and all staff at Vegreville Care Centre for the loving care given to Rose.

Private Funeral Rite will be held. Rev. Father Benny Ambrosie officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vegreville Care Centre.

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SENIUK, William (Bill) October 28, 1952 – January 6, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Bill on January 6, 2022.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Heike and their boys William and Jason; his brother Roman (Janet) and their sons Alexander and Matthew; and his sister Rosemary and her daughters Alexandra and McKenzie; niece Jennifer (Stefan) and nephew Kent (Melodie) and their children Brianna and Kendra; along with numerous relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents Alex and Rose; brother Dan and sister June (Tom) Fisk.

At Bill’s request, a private Funeral Service for the family will be held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Pamela Milton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Breakfast Club or to the charity of one’s choice.

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- EMS Response Times CONTINUED from PAGE 3 • At least 1 incident response times exceeded 120 minutes • At least 168 out of jurisdiction responses (Vegreville to Viking and Viking to Edmonton) Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk responded to a request for comment by stating, “As your MLA, I am aware of the EMS challenges our rural communities face. Because of this, I have had many conversations with the Health Minister on this very important issue. I have been assured that this is a priority for their ministry and there is active work to find solutions. It is worth noting that our current EMS professionals do an excellent job of caring for our communities, despite the staffing challenges that are out of their control.

As resources are stretched during this pandemic, there is heavy recruitment activity to bring in more personnel. We are fortunate that Alberta has some of the highest salaries in Canada to attract paramedics, however the worker shortage stretches throughout all Provinces.

While Red Alerts may come up from time to time, it’s important to note that these don’t mean AHS is unable to respond to emergencies or provide patient care. They are a system management tool that lets EMS know when and where additional resources are required and generally last between a few seconds or couple of minutes. The Vegreville and Two Hills areas for example have had at least 1 red alert in the past 6 months.

I am confident that these situations will improve and look forward to see resolutions from the Ministers office.”

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW Year in Review November 2021 Town of Vegreville Manager Cliff Craig announces his retirement after 16 years with the town. He will officially retire on Jan. 1, 2022.

Cheryl Calinoiu becomes the first aboriginal female to be voted in as Mayor of the Town of Mundare. She officially took on her new role October 26 during council’s organizational meeting.

Chipman Agricultural Society Harvest Memorial Trail Ride honours Len Hodgson on October 23.

Farmfair International hosts Farm Family 2020 and 2021 Awards in Edmonton to recognize the outstanding contributions to their communities and reflecting the values of the family farm on Nov. 13. The awards ceremony hosted 25 farm families including Darryl and Stacy Fowler of Fowler Farms in the County of Minburn and Edward and Tammy Huk of Huk Family Farm in the County of Smoky Lake.

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Talk of the Town on Feast of Jordan What to do on Cold Winter Days Rosanne Fortier

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People in Vegreville and area recently shared how they celebrate Feast of Jordan or Epiphany, which is when the wise men visited Jesus and He was baptized.

Ukrainian Catholic and other faiths honour the Eve of Jordan for this occasion on January 5 and the day on January 6 and those who base their holy days on the Julian calendar celebrate the Eve of Theophany for this occasion on January 18 and the day on January 19.

Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton stated that on January 6 or 19, the Feast of Jordan is celebrated which is one of the most important feast days in the church year where the priest or minister blesses water usually in a river if they can, or at a cross made out of ice.

The blessed water is taken home where believers feel this water has the ability to heal, purify, sanctify, protect them from danger, help them in troubles, restrain their passions, and drive away evil spirits.

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A few other traditions they can follow are dough was formed with flour and the holy water and with it; crosses were made for the four walls of the home commemorating the Baptism of Jesus. The priest also visits homes with the holy water.

Laura Lynn Hewko said her family is Ukrainian Catholic. “On January 5, we would attend mass at church where they blessed water. Then we would go to the Mundare National Hall where the ladies prepared the traditional 12 meatless dishes. After we ate we would sing traditional Christmas carols. Sadly, we don’t do this anymore as the hall is now sold. Also many of the women who prepared the meal have passed away,” Laura explained.

Jacob Friesen said he honours the occasion by going to church.

Susan Bradfort Prestach said they don’t do much but sometimes they do a traditional house blessing.

Teresa Makowecki mentioned that they do have a meatless supper. “We used to celebrate it every year when my grandmother was here. After she passed away 25 years ago, it became less.”

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When I asked people what they enjoy doing indoors when the weather is cold outside during the winter months, I received the following responses.

Danita Ponte said the four individuals she works with and she stays occupied by doing group activities which include watching movies, doing extra cooking and baking, doing chair exercises, and redecorating.

Scott Schieck said when he was young, his parents bought the kits to latch hook rugs.

Tasha Homeniuk said her family stays busy with their commitment to extracurricular activities both as players and as coaches. So, when they are home, they genuinely enjoyed spending time together.

“We play a lot of board and card games. Both my husband and I like to be creative and this has been passed down to our girls so we often are making crafts, everything from woodworking, to cross stitching we have tried to tackle over the past couple of years due to restrictions. We have failed at some of our attempts such as crocheting, but always have fun trying new things.

One thing our family loves to do year round is to cook together and share meals as a family. Once a week we have a themed dinner. We use these nights to explore new foods, discover new cooking techniques and learn about the cultures around the world. These nights have also helped us to connect with extended family across the country as we share our food ideas and dinner conversations via Zoom,” Tasha explained.

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Vegreville RCMP Multiple Vehicle Collision Highway 16 - Update Eastern Alberta District RCMP Submitted Vegreville, Alta. – On Jan. 4, 2022, at 11:19 am Vegreville RCMP received a report of a collision Highway 16 at Range Road 125 east of Vegreville blocking all west bound lanes of travel.

The investigation has revealed that all three vehicles were travelling west bound. A minivan collided with the back of semi-tractor trailer unit that had braked for a slower moving vehicle ahead of it.

The van was then struck on the rear left corner by a semi-tractor trailer that was following.

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Vegreville RCMP and RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstruction continue to investigate the cause of the collision; however, weather and road conditions played a factor. No charges are anticipated.

The driver of the mini-van was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by the Vegreville Fire Department and EMS. The driver, a 60-year-old man, from Ranfurly, Alta. was airlifted by STARS to a hospital in Edmonton for serious but nonlife-threatening injuries.

The drivers of the semi-tractor trailer units were not physically injured.

All three west bound lanes of Highway 16 were blocked as a result of the collision and traffic was diverted until approximately 6:45 p.m. as emergency crews cleared the vehicles and debris.

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Santa makes an appearance in Vegreville driving Coca-Cola Holiday truck on Dec. 2 stopping in the parking lots of the Vegreville & District Co-op and Adam’s No Frills to have socially distanced photos with local residents.

Mundare Fire Department collects donations for the food bank on Dec. 7 offering curbside collection for the safety and convenience of residents.

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Vegreville based company Young Farts RV Parts owners Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky cut $150,000 deal during Dragons’ Den debut that aired Dec. 16 on CBC. Christmas Memorial Service at the Two Hills Centennial Hall on Dec. 12 honoured loved ones who’ve passed away and offered support to grieving families.

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