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Neon colours, big hair, sweatbands, and performances by the band, Rubix Cubed were enjoyed by 105 attendees at the 80’s Dance Party on January 27.

This event was organized by and held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 hall.

The evening began with cocktails and a savory dinner of tender roast beef and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, salads, slices of bread, and dessert. This meal was catered by Diane Fausak and her crew with kitchen help from student volunteers from St. Mary’s Catholic School.

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RCMP files from January 22 - 28 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

January 22

00:00 – Members assisted with a client’s concern for a family member to ensure their health and wellness.

00:00 – Report of a white Chevy truck driving eastbound in the westbound lanes.

Members responded but were unable to locate the vehicle. No license plate provided and no additional reports.

13:08 – Request for assistance to remove an unwanted person from a residence.

Members attended and the subject of the complaint left on their own. No further assistance required.

13:43 – Report of a customer in a retail location who smelled of alcohol. Members spoke with the complainant who indicated that the customer had already left and provided advice for future encounters.

14:17 – Client called to report a subject was not taking their medication. Members located the subject who indicated they are well and are taking meds as prescribed. No safety concerns for the subject.

15:21 – Report of assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm. Members investigated.

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00:23 – Complainant reported a subject for failing to comply with court orders. Members attended but complainant refused to provide a formal statement. They indicated everything was fine and they would contact RCMP in the future if needed.

05:49 – Report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision due to icy conditions.

08:45 – Report of a work truck being stolen from the complainant’s residence in Vegreville around 07:10. Statement provided, and the truck was added to the RCMP database as stolen.

10:05 – Complainant reports that a subject who was issued a no trespassing notice continues to attempt to attend the location.

Reporting for information.

10:44 – 911 Hang up. Members attended the location of the call and the complainant indicated they hung up the call because they no longer needed to make a complaint. They stated the Edmonton Police Service was dealing with the issue. *** don’t just hang up. Tell the operator the status *** 16:29 – Report of a break and enter to a detached garage and an attempt to break into the house. No items appear to be taken.

Photos provided and neighbourhood inquiries were made.

January 24

01:19 – Report of a sexual assault.

05:46 – 911 call to report a suspicious vehicle parked at a high school. The complainant indicated that the car had been parked there since 20:00 the night before and the vehicle was running. No license plate provided. Members attended but the vehicle

was not found in the parking lot.

09:37 – Report of the battery being stolen from a Chevy Trailblazer which was parked on the street overnight in a residential neighbourhood. The latch on the hood was broken to gain access. Under investigation.

14:35 – Report of a scam related to working from home. The complainant’s bank recognized the issue and halted processing so no money was lost. Report being made as requested by the bank.

17:51 – Complainant called to report while walking by a park, they heard a female scream “don’t.” Members attended and located two girls at the park who stated they were screaming and were not in distress.

Members cleared the area and did not find anyone else. Complainant updated.

18:29 – Complainant reported a vehicle had hit the corner of their building. A vehicle description was provided and members located the vehicle. The driver was unaware they hit the building and the members were able to bring the two parties together to exchange information.

January 25

06:06 – 911 report of an attempted break and enter in progress. The caller indicated that a female subject was “body slamming” herself into the front door trying to gain access while screaming that the location was her home. The subject refused to leave and then broke into the garage and was sitting in the complainant’s vehicle. Members attended and arrested the subject without incident.

The subject was held for a hearing with the Justice of the Peace and later released on Cash Bail of $200.

08:04 – Report of a blue Dodge Ram being stolen at approximately 01:45. Subjects unknown, however CCTV footage being provided. Investigation is ongoing.

09:09 – Report of a lifted navy-blue Dodge Ram on a rural property. Two individuals exited the vehicle and attempted to get fuel from the tanks on the property. When unsuccessful the subjects left. CCTV being provided. It is believed this is the same Dodge truck involved in other thefts in the area.

10:20 – Wellbeing check requested for an employee who did not show up for work this week. Members located the employee and all is well.

14:53 – Complaint of neighbours harassing the complainant and their family. The subjects showed up at the complainant’s work and were yelling and swearing. Members advised both parties of next steps and both agreed to avoid each other in the future.

16:59 – Report of a break and enter at a rural industrial site. Items stolen include a quantity of copper. Property owner notified and property cleared.

January 26

07:50 – Report of the theft of a green 1994 Dodge Dakota truck. CCTV provided and the vehicle has been added to the RCMP

database. Investigation ongoing.

08:52 – Report of a break and enter to a municipal building in Mundare. An unsuccessful attempt was made to take large power tools which could be used for additional break-ins. CCTV being reviewed.

Investigation is ongoing.

10:05 – Report of theft of fuel early in the morning. Statement provided and CCTV footage pending. Investigation is ongoing.

16:25 – Lost license plate reported and added to the RCMP database.

14:52 – Members were called to assist hospital Emergency Room staff with an erratic patient.

14:59 – Failing to stop or remain at an accident scene. While parked at a Vegreville retail location, the complainant’s vehicle was struck. A witness provided a plate number because the vehicle drove away.

Under investigation.

16:03 – Report of a break and enter to a seasonal residence. Lock on the gate was cut and access was gained to the home, shed, cabin and other locations. Complainant is taking inventory to determine what may have been stolen. Statement obtained and the investigation is ongoing.

21:01 – Report of a semi parked in a turning lane near the westbound overpass outside of Vegreville. Members attended and investigated but did not find a semi parked at either overpass. No identifying information such as make, model or plate was provided.

Complainant was updated.

January 27

00:00 – Traffic collision reported at a Vegreville parking lot.

01:25 – Report from area hospital about people causing a disturbance. Members attended and arrested the subject on outstanding warrants.

07:53 – 911 call to report a stolen duffle bag from the night before. Members spoke to the subject who stated the complainant was at their residence and left the bag there.

Arrangements were made for the return of the bag.

09:08 – Report of “another” theft from the complainant’s property. A trailer, gasoline and tidy tank were stolen. Investigation is ongoing.

January 28 Nothing of note

During the week there were 53 calls for service made in total including: 1 false 911, 1 false alarm, 0 animal strikes, 1 relationship violence, 3 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 4 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.

The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter.

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Vegreville Town Council Discusses Monument Proposal Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

A civil liberties advocacy group is seeking support from the Town of Vegreville to erect a monument depicting the Dominion’s First World War national internment operations.

According to a letter dated Jan. 11, 2024, and signed by Borys Sydoruk, Chairman of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liber ties Foundation, (UCCLF) they have worked with other organizations throughout Canada to place

Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation monument in St. Paul, Alberta.

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Above: WWI internment monument at the Alberta Legislature Grounds.

Vegreville Town Council Discusses Monument Proposal 3. UCCLF Chair Borys Sydoruk speaking at the unveiling of the WWI Internment Monument “Endurance” at the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Edmonton.

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presentation.” He added that he would like to make sure they are okay with the wording on the monument and what it represents.

Councillor Taneen Rudyk said, “Like all things, history is the retelling of the story and there are always various versions of the story. So, I think it would be worth having a presentation. It would also be worth being able to find out or if we anticipate if there’d be any push back on the wording of the plaque.”

Councillor Tina Warawa said she didn’t disagree with any of it. Warawa said she had visited the monument in St. Paul a number of times, and a monument in Vegreville would make it the second official monument in the federal riding of Lakeland.

Back in the fall of 2019, UCCLF unveiled an internment monument in St. Paul. The organization also unveiled a monument at Alberta’s Legislature on Oct. 2, 2023. According to UCCLF, Canada’s War Measures Act was first used from 1914-1920. It paved the way for operations which ensnared 8,000 Ukrainians and other eastern Europeans in a network of 24 internment camps from coast to coast and forced a further 80,000 to check in semi-regularly with police.

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historical markers, statues and monuments highlighting issues such as Canada’s first national internment operations, Great Famine of 1932-33 in Soviet Ukraine and honouring Ukrainian Canadians who have volunteered for service with the Canadian armed forces in times of war and peace.

“With your support, we are proposing to place an educational panel and lifesized status commemorating the dark but little-known chapter in Canada’s history that was the Dominion’s First World War national internment operations of 19141920 and affected the entire Ukrainian Canadian community, including here.

To optimize the public’s access to the monument and this its educational value, we propose that it be placed in your Elks/ Kinsmen Pysanka Park. As we have done with each of our recent projects, we are prepared to handle monument production

and construction and the funding of those.”

Sydoruk also stated in his letter that members of the UCCLF would be willing to meet with members of town council to provide more information and answer any questions or concerns that they may have.

Members of town council mulled over the UCCLF’s offer during its Legislative Committee Meeting on Jan. 16.

Councillor Len Bullock said he appreciated the letter. “It’s something important and I would like to hear more information on what they could do. So, it’s certainly worth a discussion.”

Councillor Jerrold Lemko concurred with Bullock. “I think it’s important to capture the history of Ukrainians in our area as we celebrate the pysanka as one our monuments…I’d like to hear more.”

Mayor Tim MacPhee said, “I definitely don’t disagree. I think I’d like to have a

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90 Years Ago – January 31, 1934

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It was an animated discussion, but the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce as a whole did not seem to be favorably inclined towards the suggested design, though some members seemed to feel that a Canadian flag would add to Canada’s prestige among the nations.

Hairy Hill won the hockey game with Two Hills on the latter’s ice.

Two truckloads of spectators managed to get through the roads and the cheering helped our boys tremendously.

A large delegation comprising representatives from the towns and districts between Drumheller and Vegreville waited on Hon. O.L. MacPhersons, minister of public works, and other members of the provincial cabinet on Monday urging the construction of an all-weather highway from Drumheller to Vegreville with future extension to connect with St. Paul – Cold Lake Highway.

Melvin W. Bond has been appointed manager of the local branch of the Bank of Montreal, succeeding R.S. Hinton, who has been appointed manager of the Wetaskiwin branch.

Lake Winnipeg is 710 feet above sea level; Lake Superior, 602; Lake Huron, 581; Lake Erie, 572; and Lake Ontario 246 feet above sea level.

75 Years Ago – February 2, 1949

Marion Hohn was presented with a medal by Inspector White congratulations to Marion on her achievement, stating that Marion set a mark that would in all probability stand unchallenged for many years.

The following officers were elected for 1949: President, Harry Olyan; first vice president, Russell Nikiforuk; second vice president, Cliff King; Secretary-treasurer, Fred W. Laing; Directors, C.B. McClure, Wallace Wade, W. H. Beacom, John Decore, C.F.W. Smith, Jack Klein, Joe Sokolosky, S.W. Pawliuk, John Fitzallen, and Henry Ziegler.

George Brown of the Vancouver area had to milk his cows while they were lying down. They had been on a binge. Investigation revealed the cows had been eating fallen apples that had fermented.

Sgt. Eddie Taylor dropped into the office on Saturday. He is a brother of Jim Taylor, formerly of Vegreville, now of Edmonton, and had not been in Vegreville for about fifteen years. During his stay away, Eddie was stationed in India, serving with the Imperial Army there, and is now engaged with an A.&T. staff in Victoria B.C. At present he is at Wainwright, handling some of the training at the winter camp being held there.

Lions no longer exist in South Africa.

50 Years Ago – January 31, 1974

Last year was the wettest since the Soil Research Substation began collecting data in 1958, Total precipitation (rain plus snow) was 21.83 inches compared with 19.18 inches in 1962 and 18.31 inches in 1965. There was an annually dry series of years from 1966 to 1970 inclusive. Those years were much drier than the so-called “dirty thirties.” Only 1932, 1934, and 1936 were comparably dry.

While 1973 was a wet year no records were set. At least eight years between 1905 and the present were as wet or wetter.

Once again the girls have proven that going to shows at the Capitol Theatre pays off. This time Elvena Bruce was the lucky winner of a cheque for $80.00 when the number 590 was drawn and she was at the theatre with the corresponding jackpot bulletin.

The first Co-Operative Implements “Cougar” 4-wheel drive tractor to be delivered in the Vegreville area was taken by the Yaremie Brothers of Andrew last week after servicing was completed at Vegreville. The Yaremie’s farm a 2,000-acre spread and at present have a full line of CI equipment. Shop foreman Ralph Soldan was on hand to make the presentation to Leonard and Wilfred Yaremie.

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Over the weekend the town of Vegreville was able to enjoy the Alberta Elks Provincial Curling Bonspiel held at the multi-plex.

Mixed Provincial Champions: Bob Bennett, Sandra Miller, Bryan Miller, and Rox-Anne Bennett; Seniors Provincial Champions: Ken Nowochin, Dale Raivio, Ron Heibert, and Bob Caron; Men’s Provincial Champs: Reg Enright, Iner Fosser, Lorne Enright, and Ron Hauser.

Home & Nook Farms owned by Larry and Carol Homeniuk & Family of Willingdon wins Reserve Champion Bull at the 1998 Farm Fair in Edmonton with “Home Extra Brit had 25H”.

The Satellite Network Bingo winner was Bonnie Ewert of Holden, the only winner of $33,230.00 in 15 numbers. On hand to present Bonnie with the cheque was the bingo caller for the evening, Sherrie Faas.

The newly renovated Adventist Development and Relief Agency Centre in Beauvallon was officially opened on November 23. There is activity at the site almost every week depending on the weather.

Volunteers are sorting clothes that are then pressed into bales weighing between 80-125 pounds by a clothes press baler. A container of clothes is scheduled to be shipped on February 14 to the flood victims in Southern Ukraine.

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Risky Play Arthur Beaudette

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Quick. Before you lose the mental image, what is the first thing that came to your mind when you read the title? Risky Play. Write it down.

When I first saw that phrase, I started thinking back to when I was young or things I’ve seen on TV or ridiculous Internet videos. I pictured things like drunken lawn darts (there’s a reason they’ve been taken off the market), homemade zip lines, backyard wrestling/boxing or TV game shows like Wipe Out or any of the many similar Japanese game shows.

However, the big news last week was surrounding new recommendations made by the Canadian Paediatric Society. Believe it or not, “risky play” has been studied for at least 20 years. It’s defined as “thrilling and exciting free play that involves uncertain outcomes and the possibility of physical injury.” Yes…you read that correctly. I can almost hear the eyes of many readers rolling back in their heads. When I read this, I rolled my eyes so far that I thought they would get stuck.

So… money has been put towards studying what baby boomers have been trying to tell their kids, grandkids and now great-grandkids for…well since anyone would listen. “GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY!” No helicopter parenting with bubble wrap and careful planning. Just get out there where the sun shines and grass grows and have some fun.

No one is suggesting that kids be given the keys to the woodworking shop and be let loose unsupervised, however, the society does go through what seems like some very common sense recommendations.

After reading through the recommendations, I was left rather puzzled. However, I realized things were changing many years ago when my younger cousins told me that cell phones used constantly in class was “normal.” With many schools now deciding to change that absurd practice, perhaps it’s time to also return to common sense in other areas.

According to the Government of Canada website, 30 percent of children aged 5-17 are overweight or obese. While I’m no expert, I think five might be a little young to determine that it seems that these stats have been kept for a while because that same site says in 1978 the percentage was 23 percent. There’s something to be said for doing things a little old-school.

I know many people won’t care to read the report, so I’ll give you a summary. Just use common sense. Parents don’t need a manual, an app or night classes. Kids are pretty good at playing. Sometimes adults just need to get out of the way. There will be bumps, bruises, scrapes and sprains, but that comes with the territory…you know living life. Adults can limit the risk by teaching kids how to assess that risk and use critical thinking.

Our communities have great facilities and outdoor areas. Kids and adults alike don’t need 20 years of research to go outside and enjoy life away from a screen. Similarly, it doesn’t require any complicated organization or equipment to enjoy time outside.

Our break in winter also reduces the number of excuses we may have preventing us from getting out of the house.

So go ahead, throw caution to the wind and try some “risky play!”

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com Freedom of conscience, of education, of speech, of assembly are among the very fundamentals of democracy and all of them would be nullified should freedom of the press ever be successfully challenged.

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Of course, Highway 28 is central to that plan and for many years, elected officials and Indigenous leaders have been lobbyMark Shields said, “There is always ing for funding and improvements. There strength in numbers. The more individuwas a breakthrough last spring when the als or organizations that you can rally to provincial government’s transportation your cause, the better.” department announced $5 million for Those aren’t just words strewn together, engineering and design work to include they embody the notion that the collecpassing lanes and twinning. tive will of individuals grouped together At that time, Minister of Transportation with the same cause can affect change.

Devin Dreeshen stated that it typically One such example of this this the takes a year or two to roll out the engiNortheast Alberta Alliance for Growth & neering work for a project of this scale Opportunity (NAAGO). before physical work can begin. It was NAAGO is an advocacy group consistnoted that the accumulation of voices ing of 40 members, 31 municipalities and from the municipalities was highlighted 9 Indigenous groups. This past summer, as a contributing factor in this funding Town of Smoky Lake Mayor Amy announcement.

Cherniwchan was appointed Chair of The other issue the advocacy group is NAAGO. The group meets quarterly and focused on is health care. Cherniwchan the next meeting is slated for early says they want to develop strategies to February. retain health professionals so they will Cherniwchan says the group began in NAAGO Chair Amy Cherniwchan. stay in rural communities.

Also, elimi(Town of Smoky Lake/File Photo) 2019 and resurrected in 2022 when memnating red tape which is preventing physibers began to meet again. The name of the group was changed this past June and new terms of reference cians to complete their evaluations is something that needs to be addressed. As well, decreasing wait times for ambulance serdrafted, explains Cherniwchan.

“Our biggest goal is to be heard,” says Cherniwchan. The vices is also on their radar.

NAAGO is also trying to arrange to have MLAs attend their Northeast Region contributes to the overall prosperity of the meetings.

Sharing of information, ideas and concerns is essenprovince, notes Cherniwchan, and said they want to be recognized. One of the ways they want to be recognized is for the tial as members face many of the same challenges in their own Government of Alberta to officially designate the region as an communities. Finding strength in their commonalities, NAAGO is continuing to move forward on its path to success. economic corridor.

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Lobbying Efforts Result in More Support for Livestock Producers Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Lobbying efforts by the County of Minburn and other municipalities in the region has resulted in expansion of drought livestock assistance eligibility.

RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, announced on Jan. 25 that the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative is expanding eligibility to 23 new regions in the province, some of which include: County of Minburn, County of Two Hills, Smoky Lake County, Lamont County and Beaver County. The extended deadline to apply for financial assistance through Alberta Financial Services Corporation is Feb. 22.

Sigurdson said, “We’ve seen a high uptake for this AgriRecovery initiative across the province. I’m pleased Alberta’s government was able to work with the federal government to expand this financial support to additional regions impacted by severe drought and extreme heat

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conditions. I will continue to look out for the interests of our hard-working livestock producers.”

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk stated that, “The expanded eligibility for AgriRecovery will increase financial support access to producers who suffered losses related to the management and maintenance of breeding animals such as cattle, bison, horses, elk, sheep, goats, alpacas, yak, musk ox, deer, water buffalo and llamas.” She pointed out that, “This new update applies to producers within the regions of Elk Island, Lamont, Minburn, Strathcona and Two Hills.”

Armstrong-Homeniuk also encouraged livestock producers who do not qualify for AgriRecovery to enroll for Moisture Deficiency Insurance for the upcoming year before Feb. 29.

County of Minburn Chief Administrative Officer Pat Podoborozny responded to the announcement by stating, “We are thrilled with the recent decision to include the County of Minburn in the eligible municipalities for the Canada-Alberta Drought Assistance Program. This is a significant step towards supporting our local Ag Producers and assisting with the sustainability of our local farmers.

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Minburn County Council Supports Grant Application Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

County Council agreed to support a submission for grant funding under the Small Community Opportunity Program (SCOP) at its Jan. 15 regular meeting.

The submission would be for the County of Minburn Economic Development Communications Project and council agreed to allocate 10 percent cash contributions towards the total eligible project costs as required under SCOP’s application guidelines.

If successful, the total amount of grant funding would equal

Employment Opportunity COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 Road Construction Operators (3 Positions) Road Construction Labourer/Operator (1 Position) Oiling Labourer/Operator (2 Positions) The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking individuals for seasonal road construction and oiling positions in the Operations Department located in Vegreville, Alberta. For detailed information including position requirements and qualifications, please visit the County website at https://minburncounty.ab.ca/p/job-opportunities Employment Term: Tentative May to October 2024 Salary Range: $23.11 – $29.41 per hour (Labourer/Operator) $29.32 – $37.49 per hour (Construction Operator)

$100,000. Davin Gegolick, County of Minburn Director of Planning & Community Services, stated in his request for decision that in addition to a$20,000 developer’s package that was approved in budget 2024, the project would include the following: 1. Taking the outcomes of the Economic Development Strategy and formalizing them into a set of outputs that can be easily shared amount the County’s communities through fact sheets.

2. Communications Plan to promote the outcomes/ projects related to the Business Retention and Expansion Project.

3. Strengthening the online economic development platforms of the communities within the County.

4. Promoting membership/involvement in the Crossroads Regional Economic Development initiative.

Gegolick noted that a portion of the funding could be used in year two, (2025) of the Crossroads initiative to fund the Regional Economic Development Officer.

As far as the Crossroads Regional Economic Development initiative, Gegolick told the Vegreville News Advertiser that, “The purpose of the Regional Economic Development Framework is to deliver

economic development services on a regional basis while undertaking a Business Retention and Expansion study to identify and act on opportunities for business retention, expansion, and new investment. The partners of this project include the County of Minburn, Town of Vegreville, Village of Innisfree, and Village of Mannville.”

According to application guidelines, “SCOP provides funding for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities to build capacity in agriculture, small business and local economic development. SCOP provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for Indigenous and small communities, and non-profits they work with, to build capacity in agriculture, local economic development and small business supports.

The program is designed to bridge funding gaps and support capacity building project from planning to implementation. Communities that meet the rural characteristics described in the plan may work independently or together, and non-profit organizations may collaborate with them. Through local projects, these communities will tackle challenges and tap into opportunities to achieve sustainable growth and diversification in rural Alberta.”

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Breezy Hill Clydesdales’ wagon. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Facilities & Recreation Labourer (1 Position) The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking individuals for two summer youth positions located in Vegreville, Alberta. For detailed information including position requirements and qualifications, please visit the County website at https://minburncounty.ab.ca/p/job-opportunities Employment Term: May 1, 2024 to August 30, 2024 Salary Range: $21.08 – $24.19 per hour (Administrative Support) $23.11 – $26.52 per hour (Labourer) Submission Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024

The late afternoon sun illuminates the rustic charm of this antique horse wagon. The passage of time and the harsh elements have faded the artwork and writing on the wooden wagon, but its allure remains captivating and serves as a

reminder of days gone by.

The wagon belongs to Minburn area residents Bill and Elaine Pocock who raised Clydesdales with their children Tara, Lori and Ryan in the 80’s and 90’s. This wagon was a site marking for giving people directions to their farm. Bill and Elaine along with their children enjoyed showing

their teams of Clydesdales across Canada during those years. The logo on it was on all of their vehicles, show wagon and apparel.

While those days have passed, the wagon remains near the corner. Ryan and Carla adopted part the name for their equine therapy business, Breezy Hill Equine in 2021.

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Fine Arts Learning Experience wanted to add movement, set and costume design, and acting to their creative experiences this year. Creativity makes all types of learning more fun and is helpful with problem solving in the world of work. An important focus for our school is also appreciating cultural diversity, so having Indigenous stories, myths from Greece, and tales from Egypt, Ukraine, and India was amazing.”

When asked what the process for preparing for the play, “In week one, students collaborated with Theatre Prospero’s playwright and director to choose and adapt their stories with grade groups.

In week two, buddy classes met with the costume designer, movement specialist/ dancer, playwright, and director to read Students acting out the different plays. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) through and revise each script, create individual costumes (beaver, army of Rosanne Fortier cats, chorus/narrators, water, boulders), stage their movement, News Correspondent and work through transitions.

In week three, each group refined their performances and Students at A.L. Horton Elementary W Regular drug tests rehearsed with the lighting and audio technician on site.”

School demonstrated how enjoyable actW Must have clean driving abstract Busenius concluded by saying, “About 250 parents and faming and being original can be when they W Variable hours, up to 12+ per day performed with poise and confidence ily members in total attended the 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM W Starting wage $25/hr plays with professionals from Theatre “rehearsal hall” performances, with about 25 parents, caregivW Oilfield safety tickets a plus but not required ers, and other classes tuning in on the livestream.

Prospero on January 26.

W Must have own transportation We are grateful for Theatre Prospero’s help in applying for The plays the students acted out were Kindergarten students performed an and accessing an Alberta Foundation for the Arts grant to host Apply via email Admin@BergenBrothers.ca adaptation of the Ukrainian tale The the artists for three weeks this January. So many student artists and creative leaders emerged during this process, and we hope Mitten. or via text to 780-977-9275.

Grade one and four students narrated this experience inspired some young artists to pursue further Bergen Brothers thanks all applicants and acted out The Ramayana, a story imaginative and creative opportunities. To quote Albert for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an Einstein, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” from India. interview will be contacted.

Indigenous students in grades three to six shared personal stories of being on the land, animal facts, and performed a shadow puppetry adaptation of The Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale.

In the afternoon, the show included two pieces: Grade two and five classes collaborated with Theatre Prospero’s playwright to create two original endings to an Egyptian folktale called The Doomed Prince.

Students in grades three to six performed a synthesis of Greek tales centered on King Midas and the Golden Touch.

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Alberta RCMP Establishes Safe Exchange Zones

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AND CLAIMANTS It was pointed out that the safe exchange zone is not ESTATE OF specifically monitored by the detachment or surveillance ROSE ROSA, camera, however, detachment officers are available to who died on January 4, 2024 If you have a claim against this estate you must file assist should there be a call for assistance, and any crimiyour claim by March 9, 2024 nal activity would be subject to enforcement action. and must provide details of your claim with: According to Alberta RCMP Eastern Alberta District Orest Reminsky 10811 - 38 Avenue NW, Detachment, “These zones will be clearly marked outside Edmonton, Alberta T6J 0K6 Eastern Alberta District Detachments as either parking If you do not file by the date above, the estate stalls or a designated area. Residents need not contact the property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have. detachment to use the site. Simply advise the person that you are meeting that you would like to meet at the safe exchange zone Zhoda Community Centre outside the designated detachment.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

SARAFINCHAN, Nicole Anna ‘Nini’ January 3, 1973 - February 2, 2017 I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, I’m free, I’m following the path God laid, you see.

I took His hand when I heard His call I turned around and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found the peace on a sunny day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.

God wanted me now, I’m free.

Forever remembered by loving family, near and far.

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HUTCHINSON, Ronald (Ron) January 24, 2024 On January 24, 2024 Ronald (Ron) Hutchinson of Viking, formerly of Ranfurly, passed away at the age of 74 years. Ron is survived by his siblings, Gerry (Dona), Gordon, Shirley McKee, Louise Hutchinson, and Laurie (Mary); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and host of friends.

Predeceased by his parents, Joe and Ruby; brother, Ray; and two nephews.

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ELLIOTT, Hazel February 4, 1943 – January 19, 2024 In the early morning hours of January 19, 2024, with grandson Joel at bedside, Hazel E.L. Elliott passed away after a lengthy battle with dementia while being cared for by the wonderful staff of Century Park in Vegreville, AB at the age of 80 years.

Hazel was born in Port Hope, ON in February of 1943. She spent most of her life in Trenton, ON with a loving family. She met her husband, Reginald Elliott and moved to Edmonton, AB in 1976, where they married in December of 1982. Hazel found joy in her work as a bank teller and loans officer as well as being a mother and wife, while later in life, Hazel found ultimate joy in being a grandmother, aunt, and an avid crafter.

Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Burton Longhurst and Margaret Longhurst; her siblings Margaret Florence Miller and Ralph “Randy” Burton Longhurst; and two stepchildren Ruth Elliott and Karl Elliott. Hazel is survived by her husband Reginald Elliott; daughter Deborah Lavigne (husband Mike Lavigne); sister Patricia Suzanne Alexander; and five stepchildren Sherri-Lee Seeley (husband Rick Seeley), Sharon Mindle (husband Orval Mindle), Lois Post, Kenneth Elliott (wife Julie Elliott), and Shelley Briscoe (husband Scott Briscoe). She was the proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren, greatgrandmother of twenty-six great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, as well as a loving aunt to ten nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life is to be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the “Salvation Army Canada” or “Canadian Cancer Society” in memory of Hazel.

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KEITH, Elaine Born: April 1, 1936 Kerrobert, Saskatchewan Died: January 19, 2024 Grande Prairie, Alberta Elaine Keith (nee Storey) passed away on Jan 19 at the age of 87 in Grande Prairie, AB. She was one of 6 children born to Alec and Marcella Storey in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. Elaine, besides being a mother of 5, also worked in her husband’s various weekly newspapers, in Castor, Sylvan Lake, Sedgewick, Wainwright and Vegreville. She maintained a stationery store in both Vegreville and Wainwright. She was also a Lifetime Honorary Member of the Girl Guides of Canada, devoting many years to meetings, camps, and numerous offices. She was a member of Kinettes, ACW and Royal Purple and many, many committees for clubs her children were involved in.

She loved crafts, like rubber stamping, quilling and quilting. She loved “The Lake” and the visitors it brought.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband Monte in 2022 and is survived by their 5 children Gordon (Donna) of Leduc, Donna (Gary) Gerrard of Grande Prairie, Nancy (Ken) McArthur of Spruce Grove, Kathy White of Grande Prairie, and Will (Carolyn) of Victoria, BC and daughter-in-law Kelly Whelan Blanch of Red Deer.

Monte and Elaine had 10 grandchildren; Nicole Montgomery, Teri and Dean Muhlbeier, Rhiannon Bradley, Adrien Keith, Jessica Keith, Brendon Keith (deceased), Nicole White Beaver, Shannon White and Kristen White Leuenberger, and 11 great grandchildren—Molly, Hannah, Sean, Emily, Charity, Ariya, Jayden, Declan, Harper, Kaydence and Grayson.

Elaine is survived by sister Marilyn (Peter) Carlson of Red Deer, sister-in-law Ruth Horney and brother-in-law Stan Furber, both of Calgary, sister-in-law Allison Storey, Courtenay, BC and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held later.

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The Government of Alberta has announced that it is launching a seniors’ lodge review panel to help ensure seniors can age in their community.

Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, made the announcement on Jan. 18. Nixon stated that, “Seniors lodges play an essential role in our housing system.

These facilities are important to our communities and the residents who live there, especially in rural Alberta.”

According to the government news release, “The aim of the review is to improve the lodge system’s efficiency and sustainability into the future. The review will provide an opportunity to smooth transitions between lodges and continuing care homes to ensure the needs of seniors will be met when they need to access more care.”

The Seniors Lodge Program supports 10,850 lodge units in 149 lodges across Alberta. The program provides services to residents, including meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreational programming.

Jerrold Lemko, Chair of the M.D. of Minburn Foundation, stated, “This initiative is wonderful news and a long time coming. It will be very interesting to see the final report and the related plan.”

Lemko noted that, “One item that I

noticed was that the review panel does not have any representation from Northern Alberta which is somewhat unfortunate, regardless still welcome news.”

Marielle Brodziak, Executive Director for the M.D. of Minburn Foundation, explained that, Seniors’ Lodges are supportive living buildings operated under the Alberta Housing Act that are designed to provide accommodation for seniors who are either functionally independent or require the assistance of community-based services. The Lodge program was created in 1958 to free up spaces in hospitals for seniors who didn’t need such high levels of medical care. The current Seniors Lodge program provides rooms, meals, housekeeping services and recreational opportunities for independent seniors.

Community based services may help offer these amenities and opportunities.

Rent is based on income. Two verifications are done using Line 15000 of Income Tax Notice of Assessment which is: 1) LAP Grant eligibility and 2) $357 Rule.

Each local housing provider sets their own lodge rates, and these rates vary between regions. Regardless of the monthly lodge rate, each resident must be left with at least $357 in monthly disposable income. To quality for LAP (Lodge Assistance Program) grant

funding….residents’ income must fall below the $30,000 threshold set by the Government of Alberta.

Affordability and increased vacancy rates at Lodges in Alberta are a complex situation with an unresolved explanation. Part of the goal of the Lodge review is to understand the increasing vacancy rates in rural areas.

The proposed upgrading of existing facilities, expansion projects and new facilities are intended to meet the needs of the expected ‘baby boom’ demographic shift that will significantly grow the senior population in the next 10 - 25 years.

The expectation for the Lodge review is to identify the changing needs of seniors compared to the original Lodge program and how facilities were built back in the 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s.

Seniors are choosing to live in their homes longer and are able to feel secure doing so with the supports offered by the government and community….i.e. Home Care is available, Meals on Wheels, grocery/pharmacy delivery, etc. Lodge living is often shortened due to the increased age of seniors moving in.

Facilities offering varying levels of supportive living would be beneficial to seniors. Many seniors form a strong emotional attachment when moving to a

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Our government is funding $9.9 million to 260 nonprofit organizations that increase Albertans’ access to diverse social, cultural, and recreational opportunities in their communities.

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The extended deadline to apply for financial assistance is February 22, 2024. I encourage eligible livestock producers to apply at AFSC.ca. For all ineligible producers, I encourage you to enroll for Moisture Deficiency Insurance for the upcoming year before February 29.

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With big grins on their faces, children eagerly explored the various activities at the Family Literacy Day event at Vegreville Centennial Library on January 26.

Family Literacy Coordinator for CALS Erika Trufyn explained, “There were 36 caregivers and 56 children who ranged in age from infants to six years old who attended this event.

This year’s theme from ABC Life Literacy was “Celebrate as a Family”. The event hosted “Make and Take” Stations where families would engage and have fun together as a family. Our thoughts behind this were to show parents there are different activities parents can do to expand stories and learning.

There was a vast array of activities from cookie decorating, to Lego building and crafts.

At the end, we read a children’s story and watched a short film to go along with it.

There are many opportunities for families to engage in literacy activities as a family whether that

is baking and cooking together which helps build numeracy and literacy skills by measuring and following recipes, reading together, or playing board games. Caregivers can expand their child’s stories by building characters with Lego, play dough, or making a craft. As well, role-playing and acting out the story is a great way to keep the story going.

The Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) partnered with Kalyna Family Resource Network-Vegreville and Area, VegMin Learning Society, Vegreville Centennial Library, and Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) to host this event.

When asked, a parent Arielle Crowle said, “My children are four and six years old. We attended the event because we wanted our kids to get out of the house and enjoy the literacy event. They loved all the event tables, they enjoyed all the activities planned and playing with other kids. The movie and popcorn at the end were perfect! I think it helped my kids interact with other children as well as learn a few new skills. It was a great event and I hope it happens again.”

Review Panel - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 Lodge, and the potential disruption associated with moving to another facility for increased care due to physical mobility or health decline is a fear for many. Seniors worry about the ‘assessment’ process as they know it will mean a move to a different facility. The expectation that the Lodge review panel “is set to look at improving seniors’ transitions between lodges and continuing care homes when they need it” is encouraging news.

Great to also hear Minister Nixon’s acknowledgement of aging infrastructure in rural Alberta and looking for suggestions on how to deal with it. The review will look to expand those facilities to meet the demand as the population ages.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk said, “We have a responsibility to ensure the effective caretaking of Albertan seniors as they require increased levels of care.

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The Alberta Government will be working closely with senior advocates to ensure the interests of seniors and their families have a voice in the review process.

I am looking forward to the findings of this review panel to help better the quality of life for seniors throughout our Constituency.”

Budget 2023 provides $40.6 million for the Lodge Assistance Program which was last reviewed back in 2015.

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A community report examining housing and service needs in Vegreville has been released.

Members of town council were apprised of the results last month during a special presentation by Emma Wallace, Rural Development Network Program Manager, who was available through live feed from Ottawa.

Back in 2023, the Ru r al Developme nt Geographic locations of respondents. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Graphic) Network (RDN) partnered with the Vegreville online survey was conducted. Of the Housing & Basic Needs Task Force to 170 survey respondents, 45 self-identiconduct a housing and service needs fied as housing insecure with 13 indiestimation. It was the first time this cating they were not sure. An additional type of survey had ever been con86 dependents and 156 adults were ducted in Vegreville, and the opportureported as living with housing insenity was made possible through a cure survey respondents. Based on $75,000 grant provided by RDN. survey results, there were at least 390 The report highlights the number of community members experiencing residents who are housing insecure and 3 YARD SITES their experiences with housing insecurity. housing insecurity in Vegreville.

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