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Head 2 Toe set to close in February
Candice, Dionne, Jaime and Amber will be parting ways after 8 years of helping pamper their Vegreville customers at Head 2 Toe. Owner Candice Gara said she will be staying in Vegreville but hasn’t formalized her future plans yet.The closing of the business was not attributed to any negative circumstances, but rather was the result of Gara and staff looking at doing different things. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Michael Simpson Editor Vegreville will see another small local business close its doors early in the new year as Head 2 Toe has announced they will be shutting their doors at the end of February. “It’s been 8 years, all of us are looking for a different path in life,” owner Candice Gara said. “It’s a bit of the bittersweet. Life’s changing, we’re all looking at doing different things. I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to our customers for all their years of support. It’s been a genuine pleasure helping people feel better about themselves from head to toe.” Gara is urging any customers with outstanding gift cards or tanning minutes to come and book time between now and February 27.
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St. Joseph’s Ladies’ Auxiliary showers hospital with donation On behalf of the Vegreville Hospital Ladies’ Auxiliary, pictured are Phyllis Warburton, Yvette Pedersen, Jane Tennant and Marlene Roth (left to right) presenting a cheque to Anthony Brannen, Site Administrator, St. Joseph’s General Hospital for the purchase of four shower chairs for patient care. (Wendy Thostenson/Submitted)
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Bilyk Financial and Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group support CALS In association with Bilyk Financial Services Ltd. Vegreville, and Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, CALS (Community Association for Lasting Success) gratefully accepts a donation of $2,500. Representing Bilyk Financial Services Ltd. And on behalf of Connor, Clark & Lunn is Adam and Joe Bilyk. Bilyk Financial Services Ltd.Is thrilled to be able to provide support to a group such as CALS, which makes a positive impact in the community. (Michael Simpson/Photo)
Elsie Kawulych observes Ukrainian Christmas Rosanne Fortier The highest civilian award conferred in Canada is the Order of Canada. Elsie Kawulych was honored with this medal at Ottawa on November 22 for her involvement in the betterment of Canada and her contributions to upholding and fostering Ukrainian culture in Canada. For Ukrainians who follow the Julian calendar, Christmas is observed on January 7th. To Elsie, Ukrainian Christmas is one of the most important religious celebrations for the whole year where they honor the birth of Christ. “All our songs and rituals leading to this relates to that. It is a more spiritual, faith related and family oriented Christmas than the secular Christmas on the 25th. It mainly involves going to church and honoring Jesus with the dishes that we serve.” Elsie said “Christmas Eve is the most See Story.......................... Page 13
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Warrant executed, More than $50,000 in Stolen Property Recovered Vegreville/ Two Hills RCMP Submitted Two Hills RCMP, with the assistance of Vegreville RCMP, worked diligently over the Christmas Holidays investigation and executing a search warrant that led to the recovery of more than $50,000 worth of property that had been stolen from various locations across Alberta. On December 24th, 2013, Two Hills RCMP arrested Michael Edward KELM, 37 years old, at a rural residence in Lamont County, Alberta, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for theft of a motor vehicle from Olds, Alberta. After the arrest warrant was executed, police located the stolen pick-up truck and a stolen 2014 Yamaha Motorcycle valued at more than $10,000 in Michael KELM’s possession. On December 26th, 2013, Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP executed a search warrant on the same rural residence in Lamont County and recovered in excess of $50,000 worth of stolen property. As a result of the search warrant charges
of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, have been laid against Marvin LESNIK, 54 years old, Marlene LESNIK, 56 years old, and Michael KELM of Lamont County, Alberta. Michael KELM has been remanded into custody, whereas Marvin & Marlene LESNIK have been released from custody on conditions pending their next court appearance. Efforts are currently being made to return all stolen property to their rightful owners. Two Hills and Vegreville RCMP are reminding the public that the holiday season often leads to increased property crime. Home & Property owners should protect themselves by securing their valuables and locking their homes and vehicle doors. The public is encouraged to call the RCMP immediately regarding any suspicious activity in their area. If you have any information please contact the Two Hills RCMP Detachment at 780-657-2820, Vegrev il le Detachment at 780-632-2223 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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Elk Island Public School Board highlights EIPS Submitted Chair’s Report Trustees Attendance at School Holiday Events Board Chair Trina Boymook shared her appreciation of school staff in planning this year’s holiday concerts and activities. Trustees have attended numerous concerts, band performances, and drama productions since the start of December, and the Chair noted how impressed she’s been with the talent of the students involved. On behalf of the Board, the Chair thanked all participating schools for the invitations trustees received to be part of each of these special celebrations. Chair Boymook, Trustee McNeill, and Trustee Stadnick also had the opportunity to have lunch with the bus contractors on December 13. Superintendent’s Report Inspiring Education Superintendent Beliveau provided the Board with an update about Inspiring Education and shared some information from the December edition of the Instructional Services newsletter, #LearningMatters. Inspiring Education has prompted a number of initiatives, including curriculum redesign, the Learning and Technology Policy Framework, and the transition from Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) to Student Learning Assessments (SLAs). The framework of Inspiring
Education guides all work within EIPS, through which students and crosscurricular competencies are the focus. These competencies encompass knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will assist students in achieving success. The Superintendent encouraged trustees and all staff to take every opportunity to discuss these changes. The Superintendent highlighted the information that is available on the Alberta Education website about curriculum redesign, curriculum proto-typing, and associated timelines. He noted Instructional Services staff and the Innovative Learning team at Central Office will be assisting schools wherever needed as the transition takes place. Superintendent Beliveau also passed along an update from the Deputy Minister of Education. The budget is on track to be released in February and some capital announcements are already being made; full-day Kindergarten is still on the table; the government is currently developing a mental health capacity building project; and Diploma Exams will soon begin moving online with the goal to have all Diploma Exams written online by the 2017-2018 school year. Trustee McNeill commended Instructional Services staff for the great information available through their newsletter and encouraged trustees to read it when they had the chance.
Association/Local Reports ASBA Zone 2/3 Meeting Trustee Wall presented an update from the November 29 ASBA Zone 2/3 Meeting. Highlights of the meeting include results from the Alberta School Trustee election, a report from Alberta Education representatives on the provincial resource strategy for K-12, and an update on the FOIP legislation review. The next ASBA Zone 2/3 meeting will be held on January 24, 2014. ASBA Fall General Meeting Professional Development Written Reports Trustees McNeill, Holowaychuk, Stadnick, Wall, and Boymook provided an overview of their written professional development reports from the ASBA Fall General Meeting, which was held November 17-19. In addition to the keynote presentation by George Couros from Parkland School Division, sessions offered and taken in by trustees included: Re-imagining School Board Governance: A call to action, Learning and Technology Policy Framework, Regulatory Review: What’s New, Ne t work i n g for Professionals, and Ethical Leadership. ASBA members also voted in a new President (Helen Clease) and Vice-President (Michael Janz) who will serve as the face of the association. Discussions about the following items resulted in lively debate and changes to some existing policies: • Automated external defibrillators for schools • Land for school sites • Stable revenue sources to fund K-12 education system • Advocacy plans for ASBA policies • Accommodations for stu-
dents writing provincial exams • Endorsement of the prevention of violence against children • Public funding of private schools • Provincial bargaining with the ATA ATA Local Report The Board received for information the verbal report from ATA Local #28 President Bill Shields. He shared an update on a number of meetings and events that have taken place recently. On November 2930 he attended the Professional Development Area Conference, which included discussion and sessions about curriculum redesign, the transition to a digital assessment system, the transition from PATs to SLAs, and a request from the provincial ATA for Locals to establish diversity committees. On November 30 he also attended a rally at the Legislature regarding distance learning funding for the Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC). On behalf of the ATA Local, Shields extended an invitation for EIPS’ trustees and senior administration to attend the Partners in Education Foundation luncheon on Friday, February 7 during Teachers’ Convention. New Business Bruderheim Boundary Review The Board of Trustees approved revised school boundaries for the Bruderheim area as follows: • Maintain the current Bruderheim School elementary boundaries (option 3) with a small adjustment incorporating the portion of the current Fort Saskatchewan boundary that is within Lamont County and designating it instead to Bruderheim School.
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• Adopt the junior/senior boundaries of option 5 effective September 2014, which makes the junior/ senior high boundaries coterminous with the elementary boundaries. The Board also approved grandfathering, allowing all affected junior and senior high school students currently attending Rudolph Hennig Junior High and Fort Saskatchewan High to complete their programming at their current school. Transportation service will be available but a non-designated school transportation fee will be assessed for students accessing busing. When approving new boundaries, the Board of Trustees used a Sustainable Decision-Making model, which incorporates four key components: educationally sound, economically viable, environmentally compatible, and publicly acceptable. The Board considered numerous factors in making its decision, including feedback collected through public consultations, indepth analysis of each option—including projected enrolment and utilization data—and potential financial, transportation, facilities, and grandfathering implications. In making their decision, trustees recognized no one option addressed all of the criteria of the sustainable decision-making model perfectly nor addressed all of the utilization and transportation issues without some compromises. Therefore, options 3 and 5 provided the best common ground. Option 3 is the best compromise between students attending the closest school and improving utilization, as neither option 1 nor 2 significantly increased Bruderheim School’s enrolment or reduced enrolment pressure on Fort
Saskatchewan Elementary. It made little sense to adopt a change with such minimal benefit to either elementary school’s utilization. The option 5 boundary is coterminous with the current Bruderheim School boundary and promotes the community of learners staying together. By changing the designated junior and senior high school to Lamont High for all Bruderheim School students, other major benefits include: most students being designated to a closer school, providing increase enrolment for Lamont High, and in the intermediate and long term, relieving some enrolment pressure on Rudolph Hennig Junior High and Fort Saskatchewan High. Rural Strathcona Boundary Review The Board of Trustees approved revised school boundaries in rural Strathcona County as follows: • Revise the boundaries immediately south of Sherwood Park, effective September 2014, to designate the area west of Range Road 232 between Wye Road and the Whitemud Freeway extension to Pine Street Elementary for K-6 (instead of Fultonvale Elementary Junior High) and to Salisbury Composite High for grades 10-12 (instead of Bev Facey Community High). This area is currently designated to Sherwood Heights Junior High for grades 7-9 and this will not change. • Maintain the current EIPS French Immersion boundaries. The Board also approved grandfathering, allowing all affected students to complete their programming at their current school. Transportation service will be available but a non-designated
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approved a special exception for this group. Former Colchester students affected by these new boundaries will have the option of moving to their new designated school or remaining at Fultonvale Elementary Junior High until they finish the grades offered there. Regardless of which option they choose, this small group of former Colchester students will have busing provided and will not have
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Sustain your marriage in 2014 Rosanne Fortier A baby first steps leads to a
lifetime of affordable and healthy transportation. The
pace in which a person nurtures their marriage has the same advantage. William Farr, a British epidemiologist discovered that unmarried people died from diseases in greater numbers than happily married people. Further studies from others indicated that people in strong marriages have better mental and
physical health. They have less pneumonia, surgery, cancer, heart attacks, dementia, better resistance to infection, depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, post traumatic stress disorders, phobias and few injuries due to accidents because men take part in less risky behaviors when they are married.
There are several ways a person can treasure their marriage, even in tricky times. It starts with keeping a mindset that they will make the necessary effort, even if it involves counseling. If the marriage is good, there are methods you can make it stronger. Find a common purpose you both believe in whether it’s a volunteer organization, keeping a savings account or missionary work. This binds the bond. Take time to talk to each other everyday and compliment your spouse in a sincere manner. Respect your partner’s feelings and try not to reject each other, if you feel the nasty words coming on, shut yourself in a room or
go for a long walk. Discover some secret words or signals that only the two of you know. Read a book explaining the difference between the way men and women think. Remember your marriage is like any relationship, it needs forgiveness to survive. Spend time having fun together; even a short vacation can be a refreshing change for your relationship. If you can, renew your vows to reaffirm the commitment you made and what it means. Since all human beings desire connection with others, marriage is the ideal setting for this and it’s worth every attempt if it is not an abusive marriage, to preserve the union.
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Atco Electric donates to Two Hills ATCO Electric donated $500 to support improvements to the Centennial Hall in Two Hills, Alberta. In addition to meetings and special events, the Centennial Hall also serves as the Emergency Operations Centre for the Town and The County of Two Hills. Shown is Gary Duffett, Economic Development Officer and Director of Emergency and LeeAnne Kermode, Customer Services Representative with ATCO Electric, Vegreville. (LeeAnne Kermode/Submitted)
Debunking Brain Myths: New Technology The notion that older adults can’t learn and use hi-tech gadgets is absolutely NOT true,” says Dr. Brian Richards, Baycrest psychologist. “In fact, half of Canadians over 60 years of age, including retirees, are online. This is higher than any other industrialized nation.” What we find is that older adults readily adopt new technologies particularly if they see relevance for it in their lives. This isn’t a new phenomenon. A research study done in the 1970s and 1980s when microwaves were first introduced, found that considerable numbers of elderly adopted the new technology because it had real utility in their everyday lives. It made sense. They could quickly and conveniently heat up small portions of food. “We are finding the same adaptation and usage of computers, internet and cell phones,” says Dr. Richards. “Aging users are looking for information and products related to health and wellness, entertainment, travel and shopping. One differ-
ence is that they are not using computers to play video games the way younger users are.” One in four over the age of 60 are even visiting social networking sites to connect with family, friends and people with similar interests. What about ability to learn new technologies? Dr. Richards explains that there is growing evidence that older people continue to form new brain networks throughout life, into old age, to support new learning. These new networks are visible in MRI scans. Also, procedural memory, the type used for learning new skills, doesn’t decline with age.
Dr. Eva Svoboda, Baycrest psychologist, agrees. “For older people who want to learn new technology for the first time, it can be intimidating. They don’t have the background or 20 years of experience that younger folks do. It’s not intuitive. But what we have found is that after one-onone training sessions, the fear is gone.” As long as the support is there to assist with troubleshooting, even older brains can learn new technologies. Learning any new skill is healthy and good for the brain. This is all good news. Although it might take more repetition for them to acquire the skills, older people can and do learn
these technologies. Tips to assist with learning new technologies: - Find a support person to help you and that you can call upon for troubleshooting. - Book one-on-one learning sessions for best results. - Find an interest (such as email or a particular topic) because when there is a need or purpose it makes it more fun to learn. - Don’t get f lustered or nervous. It may take some time. - Try to decrease distractions when you are learning because it becomes harder to focus as we age.
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projected enrolment and utilization data—and potential financial, transportation, facilities, and grandfathering implications. In making their decision, trustees recognized no one option addressed all of the criteria of the sustainable decision-making model perfectly nor addressed all of the utilization and transportation issues without some compromises. Through the review process, it became apparent that in order to make significant changes to school utilizations, drastic revisions to school boundaries as well as pick-up times and/or ride times would be required, including a bell time change at Fultonvale. The Board felt the slight improvements to utilization gained through the more in-depth boundary changes did not outweigh the negative impact of the bell time changes, especially for Fultonvale Elementary Junior High students. With only a small number of French Immersion students affected, any revisions to French Immersion boundaries did not improve the utilization of École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementar y, École Campbelltown, and Sherwood Heights Junior
High School. Therefore, the Board maintained the current French Immersion boundaries. 2014-2015 Calendar The Board of Trustees approved the EIPS calendar for the 2014- 2015 school year. This calendar was developed based on input from extensive consultations and surveys conducted during the 20122013 school year. The calendar features 181 instructional days and 11 operational days, for a total of 192 operational days for school staff. The calendar has students beginning school following the Labour Day weekend on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. There is a five-day Fall Break from November 10-14, 2014. The Winter Break is from December 22, 2014 to January 5, 2015. Teachers’ Convention is February 56, 2015. Spring Break runs from March 30 to April 6, 2015. The calendar will be posted on the EIPS website and shared with parents early in the New Year. Financial report for September 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013 The Board of Trustees received for information the November 30, 2013 Financial Report for EIPS. Financial Services has prepared the report for the three-month period, which represents 25 per cent of the 2013-2014 fi scal year. As of November 30, 2013, revenues exceeded expenditures, resulting in an operating surplus of $500,000. Revenues are $800,000 million below the year-todate budget as Learning Resource Fees and Payride busing fees haven’t been fully collected. Expenses are $3.6 million below year-to-date budget as the majority of services, contracts, and supplies are expended toward the end of the school year. Also, the effect of compensation accrued in the prior year for two days in August 2013 relating to the 2013-2014 school year is reducing current year expenses. This may be offset by an accrual in August 2014 for compensation for days relating to the 2014-2015 school year. Committee Reports Teacher-Board Consultation The Board of Trustees received for information
the report from the TeacherBoard Consultation Committee (TBCC) meeting held November 26, 2013. Highlights from the meeting include: • TBCC Follow-up Report • TBCC Terms of Reference/TBCC Collective Agreement Cause • Draft Administrative Procedure 403, Duty to Report • Service to Other Agencies • Certificated Leave Request Form • Proposal for the ATA Local and the Board to collaborate on a teacher wellness initiative (planning will begin in January) The next TBCC meeting will be on January 13, 2014, at which point the Terms of Reference will come back for review. C2 Committee The Board of Trustees received for information the report from the C2 Committee meeting held November 29, 2013. Highlights from the meeting include discussion on the amount and type of paperwork staff complete on a regular basis and development of a communication plan, including engagement strategies. The next C2 Committee meeting will be held on January 28, 2014. Lamont County Interagency Meeting The Board of Trustees received for information the report from the Lamont Count y Interagency Meeting held November 26, 2013. These meetings provide an informal opportunity for representatives from human service agencies and organizations acting within the Lamont County region or those who provide services to residents of Lamont County to meet with one another. The purpose of these meetings is to inform and connect organizations with each other about the services offered and available within Lamont County. Organizations sharing information at the meeting include the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) for the Lamont County Region, the Town of Mundare, the Alberta Heartland Primary Care Network, the Mundare Seniors Center, the Lamont County
Housing Foundation, the Beaverhill Pioneer Lodge, Village of Andrew FCSS, the Town of Bruderheim, L a mont C ou nt yCommunications, Alberta Health Services, and Bruderheim School. ViceChair Holowaychuk will continue to attend these meetings as often as she is able. The next meeting will be held on January 28, 2014. Reports for Information Administrative Procedures The Board of Trustees received for information the report on the status of Administrative Procedures. Since the last Board Meeting, the following Administrative Procedures have been approved/revised by the Executive Team and updated on StaffConnect: • Approved: Administrative Procedure 403, Duty to Report • Revised: Administrative Procedure 209, Early Learning Services Administrative Procedure approvals/deletions and significant changes have been updated on a spreadsheet which will be made available electronically following the Board Meeting. Student Transportation Update The Board of Trustees received for information the Student Transportation Update Report. The report highlights the rising cost of diesel fuel, and its effect on the Student Transportation budget. Currently, diesel fuel is $1.28 per litre, and Student Transportation pays for the cost of fuel to contractors but does not receive the benefit of the Fuel Escalator funding. Director of Student Transportation Lisa Weder encouraged the Board to advocate to the provincial government for a reinstatement of fuel price contingency funding as well as the need for the government to revisit the formula used to calculate funding. During a recent review of all bus routes, Student Transportation determined the maximum number of students who scan on a regular run is 56. Of the 20 buses running at the highest capacity, the average number of riders is 47. These numbers do not include transfer buses, which may run at a slightly higher capacity but only for
a short period of time directly from the transfer site to the school. The snow and temperatures have proven to be challenging this winter. Over 120 automated Synrevoice messages regarding delayed buses have been sent out thus far, over half of which have been in December. The majority of the delays were not more than 10 minutes. The counties of Strathcona, Lamont, and Minburn have been great in providing updates regarding road conditions and the expediency in which they are cleared. Student Transportation has completed and submitted the Transportation Grant to Alberta Education. A bus contractors meeting and Christmas luncheon was held on December 13, and Director Weder thanked the trustees who were able to join them. Trustee Reports Roundtable All trustees have been busy throughout December attending numerous concerts and school council meetings, and they have enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the festive celebrations at the school level. Chair Boymook, Trustee McNeill, and Trustee Stadnick also attended MLA Dave Quest’s Open House on December 16, which was a great opportunity to catch up with a number of other local elected officials and community members. Trustee Stadnick attended a poster presentation put on by a group of nursing students in Fort Saskatchewan, as well as the Fort Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce breakfast at which the guest speaker was a developer in the Heartland Industrial Area. He also attended the Elk Island Regional Honour Choir Christmas performance on December 16. Trustee Welsh attended the holiday band concert at Vegreville Composite High and commended the school staff for the work they have done in growing such a fantastic program. The Board of Trustees extended heartfelt wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to all staff and students in EIPS.
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News Advertiser Vegreville Regional Museum Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development, chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650
The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course. Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418. Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323
HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission by Donation. Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617. Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call Ed Wieclaw 780-6327914
Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m. Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893
The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002
AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 6322261 for more information.
The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070.
Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm
UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.
Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.
Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here? New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town. To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771. The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848. Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights. VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English). Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780632-7920 for more information. Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building. OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for over 60 years. We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information. VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews. Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843
The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783
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MEMORIAM KSHYK, Andrew Sept 14, 1924 – Jan 10, 1998 In loving memory of Andrew Kshyk. Sadly missed but neve forgotten. For in our hearts your remain forever. May the everlasting light shine upon you. Rest in peace in God’s eternal home. Forever remembered by the Family.
Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Family and Friends of those who have been affected by someone’s drinking may find help through thefellowship of Al-Anon. NOTE CHANGE; Meetings now held every Monday at 8:00 p.m. at VEGREVILLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH – 4615 Maple Street. For info write to Box 816, Vegreville, T9C 1R8 or phone Eleanor – 780-632-7506 Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn. Regular meetings, held every last tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome. New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-632-3966 for locations & info. AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. 780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670. New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info. Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www. aircadetleague.com
HOOK, Michael In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away 25 years ago January 5, 1989. I REMEMBER THE DAY I remember the day that I met you And the day that God made you mine I remember the day He took you away I will ‘till the end of time But through all the tears and heartache There is one thing that makes me glad That you chose me to share with you Those precious years we had Our lips cannot tell you how we miss you Our hearts cannot tell you what to say God alone knows how we miss you In a home that is lonesome today Your smile is gone forever And your face we cannot touch Still, we have our precious memories We love you so very much Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We’ll have you forever in our hearts. Always in my thoughts and prayers, sadly missed by your loving wife Rose HNYDYK, Ron In Memory of Ron Hnydyk Sept 17, 1938 – Jan 7, 2011 Remember him with a smile today; He was not one for tears. Reflect instead on memories; Of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke; And all the things he said; His strength, his stance, the way he walked; Remember these instead. The good advice he’d give us; His eyes that shone with laughter; So much of him will never die; But live on forever after. As we loved you, so we miss you; In our memory you are near; Loved, remembered, longed for always; Bringing many a silent tear. Love Always, Jennie, Michelle, Mike, Beverly, Leonard, Jenna and Julie
LINDBALLE, Daniel Dean August 30, 1990 – January 4, 2007 They say there is a reason. They say time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles. For no one knows how many times we Have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt. You’re so wonderful to think of but, So hard to be without. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away. The ache in our hearts will always stay. They say time will help, But we miss you everyday. Always remembered and loved Grandpa and Grandma Lindballe.
CHARUK, Nellie Feb. 25, 1926 – Dec 27, 2012 A year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day. What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk. Miss you mom and always will For though you’re gone we love you still. Lovingly remembered by husband Marshall, children and grandchildren.
WARAWA, Quentin Feb 4, 1981 – Jan 2, 1995 Our eyes fill with tears As we think of that day When you left us in Such a sudden way Although we smile And seem carefree No one misses you More than we We hold our tears When we speak your name But the ache in our hearts Remains the same No one knows the sorrow we share When the family meets and You’re not there Put your arms around him Lord Tell him how much we care Keep him safe beside you Until we meet him there Others are taken, yes we know But he was ours and we loved him so. Forever loved and sadly missed by your Mom, Dad and Tami. HOOK, Micheal In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather. A wonderful person laid to rest. For each of us – you did your best. Although we smile and make no fuss No one misses you more than us. You left us quietly thoughts unknown. You left us memories we are proud to own. Your place on earth no one can fill. We love and miss you and always will. Always lovingly remembered by your children, Shirley (Dave) Rattray, Brian (Hook); grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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OBITUARY
HILL, Elsie Lasha (nee Ewaschuk) Nov. 29, 1935 – Dec. 18, 2013 On Wednesday, December 18, 2013, Elsie Lasha Hill (nee Ewaschuk) of Calgary, Alberta formerly of Vegreville passed away at the age of 78 years. Elsie is survived by her loving family, two sons Sheldon (Rhoda) Vamplew and Spencer (Pam) Vamplew; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; one sister Olga Pasheka; one sister in law Angie Ewaschuk. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Stanley; her parents William and Katie Ewaschuk; two brothers Mike and Peter; one sister Elizabeth Killick; along with numerous relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Chelsy Bouwman officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta (10531 Kingsway Avenue.,Edmonton Alberta T5H 4K1.) Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
ESAK, Elsie Vera (nee Semotiuk) May 18, 1931 – Dec. 24, 2013 On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, Elsie Vera Esak of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years. Elsie is survived by her loving family, two brothers and three sisters, John (Jeannette), Bill (Lynn), Vicky Yaremchuk, Anne Allen and Iris Klick; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Peter; parents Sam and Mary Semotiuk; two nephews Don Jr. Klick and Gary Rudyk; two brothers Mike and Marshall; one sister Emily (Art) Rudyk; three brothers in law Peter Yaremchuk, Don Klick and Russ Allen. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to followed in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Assn of Alberta or to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
KORPAN, Paul October 27, 1921 – Dec. 29, 2013 On Sunday, December 29, 2013, Mr. Paul Korpan of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years. Paul is survived by his loving family, his wife of 64 years, Pauline; two daughters and two sons Lucille Marian and her children Robert (Jenny) and Kathryn: Joe (Lorraine) and their children Melanie, Jolene (Kenneth) and Mathew (Zana): Bernie (Carol) and their children Amanda, Christopher, Nicole and Andrew: Connie Korpan; four great grandchildren Gage, Teige, Emery and Olivia. Paul was predeceased by his parents Josaphat and Magdalena Korpan; four brothers John, Mike, Steve and Nick. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta 10985-124 St.,Edmonton, AB.,T5M 0H9. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
\ McNamara, Patrick May 10, 1927 – Dec. 28, 2013 On Saturday, December 28, 2013, Mr. Patrick McNamara of St. Albert, Alberta passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 86 years. Patrick is survived by his loving family, his wife of 53 years, Jeanette; children Joe (Margo), Trish (Andre) Lema, Bill , Sharon (Darren) Barnes and Marty (Darlene); eight grandchildren Allison, Egan, Julia, Alexis, Rylee, Reese, Jessica and Jayden. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Katherine McNamara; one brother Allen (Rose). Mass Of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Albert Roman Catholic Church #7 St. Vital Ave. in St. Albert, Alberta with Father Andrew Stendzina as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the The Matt Cook Foundation.,c/o Boileau Family Law Group,11835 102 Avenue NW,Edmonton, AB T5K 0R6. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
HORON, Margaret (Marge) Rose It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Mrs. Margaret (Marge) Rose Horon on December 30, 2013 at the age of 73 years. Marge was born on May 3, 1940 in Preeceville, Saskatchewan. Marge will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her beloved husband of 50 years, Larry; her two daughters, Cindy (Brent) Stewart and Linda (Bob) Cherniawsky; her five grandchildren, Ashley (Breton) Walker, Brandon and Cassandra Stewart, Jenean and Julie Cherniawsky and by the most recent arrival, her first great-grandchild, Cade Walker. Also, survived by two brothers, Gerald (Myrna) Scebinski and Curtis (Angie) Scebinski and one sister, Connie (Bob) Strand. Marge was predeceased by her parents, Ann and Fred Scebinski; sisters, Dianne Scebinski, Shirley Newman and Melody Diamond. Marge was a considerate, hardworking and say it like it is person. She was energetic and had many interests. She tended a large vegetable garden and enthusiastically used the produce – canning, freezing and baking. Marge was a master seamstress from clothing to upholstery. Her love of crafting lead to making floral arrangements for everyone that she knew. Her decorating and landscaping skills came natural and they had the most amazing yard and home for all to admire. She had many long and dear friendships and enjoyed entertaining large friend and family gatherings. Mostly, Marge was an amazing Granny to her beloved five grandchildren. She will be very sadly missed by all. Respecting Marge’s wishes, a private family memorial service will be held with Basilian Fathers officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Basilian Fathers House of Studies, 12909 – 113 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5M 2W8. To send condolences, visit www. parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
CHUDYK, Frances (nee Weleschuk) May 9, 1913 – December 31, 2013 On Tuesday, December 31 2013, Mrs. Frances Chudyk formerly of Duverney, Alberta passed away at the age of 100 years and 7 months. Frances is survived by her loving family, two sons Mike ( Therese Hamel) and Eugene (Olga); one daughter in law Irene Chudyk; four grandchildren Rodney (Danielle), Marie (Aaron), Evylin (David) Kozak and Anna; two brothers Joe (Molly) Weleschuk and Steve (Alice) Weleschuk; along with numerous relatives and friends. Frances was predeceased by her husband William; two grandsons Kelly and Joseph Chudyk; her parents Fred and Rose Weleschuk; two sons Victor and Harry; two daughters Rosalia and Marie in infancy; six brothers Carl, Mike, John, Nick, Fr. Damian Weleschuk O.S.B.M. and Paul. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville. A Divine Liturgy Of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Michael with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre-Mundare” or the “St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Michael.” The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre for their care and compassion shown to Frances and her family.. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
WESLEY, Marveline Luella Dec. 1, 1915 – Dec. 30, 2013 On December 30, 2013, Marveline Wesley passed away at the age of 98 years of age, surrounded by her family. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her children: Gene Wesley of Campbell River, B.C. and Betty (Henri) Dubuc of Vegreville, AB; her grandchildren: Gene (Lisa) Wesley, Kevin Wesley, Brenda Wesley, Jody (Scott) Sugden, Michael Dubuc, Aline (Brant) Koroluk, Lana (Jamie) Henry, Martin (Stacey) Dubuc; her great- grandchildren: Jaden, Marissa and Zakariah Wesley, Aaron Wesley, Olivia and Mark Anthony Wesley, Brad and Jayden Sugden, Colten, Chase and Calen Dubuc, Cole and Brett Koroluk, Brody, Noah and Emily Henry, Harley and Reegan Dubuc and sister-in-law Stella Wesley. Marveline was predeceased by her husband Joseph in October 2004, son John (“Jack”) in February 1969 and grandson Vincent in April 1998. As per Marveline’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 5437-43 Street, Vegreville. A private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “The Homestead Lodge” in Vegreville, AB. Special thanks to Dr. John Slanina and the nursing staff at Lamont Health Care Centre for their kindness and exceptional care. Hainstock’s Funeral Home & Crematorium. 780-440-2999 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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important time. We have our supper with the 12 Lenten dishes which represent the 12 apostles. This could consist of boiled wheat, borsch, fried and pickled fish. Three breads are on the table with a big candle in the centre for the lighting of the star, which represents the three faces of God. Years ago, we never had supper until the children saw the first star and we always left one spot at the table for someone who was deceased in the family so their spirit could come and enjoy the meal with us. “Afterwards, we sing carols and go to church. “If there is someone who doesn’t have a family or a place to have Christmas Eve, we always made sure to invite them so no one was alone on Christmas Eve. “If you are a true Eastern rite, you don’t exchange gifts at all. With modern times, families do give gifts in December or Saint Nick brings the children candies. “Years ago, on Christmas day we would go to hundreds of homes in Vegreville. We would pile up 20 people from our choir and knock on doors and ask if we can sing carols for them. If it was English people, we would sing carols in English for them.” Elsie mentioned.
TORRANCE, Donna Marie Donna Marie Torrance, 43, lost her battle with cancer on Dec 22, 2013 at Slave Lake Healthcare Center. She was born January 9, 1970 in Melfort, Saskatchewan. Donna is preceded in death by her father William Leslie Torrance of Ridgedale, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her mother and stepfather Ann and Ken Thompson of Slave Lake AB; her brothers and sisters, Sonny (Jamie Trachuk) Kebel, Darlene (Colin) Hryniw and Kendra Thompson of Slave Lake AB; her brother Mark (Michelle Kosteriva Kebel of Vegreville AB; her brother Kevin (Lisa Deacon) Gregory of Ottawa ON; her nieces and nephews, Keri, Erik and Keigen Kebel, Katie and Ty Hryniw, Taryn, Taylor and Lauryn Kosteriva, Jack and Lizzie Kebel and other relatives.
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Reports of the demise of the planet grossly exaggerated Elizabeth Nickson Frontier Centre for Public Policy Troy Media At least there are no exploding children. The green movement’s latest unseemly manipulation of kids casts Downtown Abbey’s butler as Santa Claus in a dripping ice bunker, saying he has had to cancel Christmas because the North Pole is melting – please send money. The culprit, this time, is Greenpeace, an outfit in Canada which had its charitable status yanked in 1998, because its actions “served no public purpose”. Whatever the season is, the preferred target of the collapse crowd is a young eager mind. Into which they inject terror. Never mind that it is snowing in Cairo and Israel, there has never been so much
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wrong. All by itself, the planet is healing from the burst of industrialization that created the prosperity we enjoy today. Population explosion? In North America, Europe, China and Japan, the birthrate is now at or below replacement and even in subSaharan Africa fertility rates have dropped to near four children per woman. As countries develop, women have fewer children. Demographer Joel Cohen of Columbia University predicts that “many of us may live to see population peak in the middle of this century”. The UN agrees. In the developed world, we are now “peak-stuff ”. Even before the ’08 crash, people were consuming substantially less than the 90 s. In the UK, Europe Canada and the U.S., people are driving less and using less water, and theorists now believe that beyond a certain level of economic development people simply stop consuming so much. In the developing world, resource use has become more efficient. New Scientist reports that in 2008 Jesse Ausubel and Paul Waggoner of Rockefeller University drew on data covering 1980 to 2006 to argue that there had been “declining intensities of impact, from energy use and carbon emissions to food consumption and fertil-
izer use, globally and in countries ranging from the U.S., France, China, to India, Brazil and Indonesia”. They referred to the trend as economic “dematerialization”. Here is more fact-based good news: shale gas is doing more to halt CO2 emissions than all the billions spent on climate science. Even the New York Times admits there has been no warming for 17 years. It can be argued that this summer was the coldest summer on record at the North Pole. We recorded the highest August Arctic ice extent since 2006 and record high August Antarctic ice. There have been no major hurricane strikes for eight years (Sandy was a tropical storm when it hit New Jersey). It was the slowest tornado season on record, second lowest fire season in two
decades, and four of the five snowiest winters in the northern hemisphere have occurred since 2008. In Canada, ambient concentrations of sulphur dioxide decreased by 57 per cent between 1996 and 2009. Ambient levels of nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic compounds (VOC) dropped too. According to the internationa l ly respected Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Canada is a world leader in terms of water quality. Our forest cover is not in decline, our soil is not eroding, nor desertifying, an 80 per cent improve-
ment from decades ago. The environmental movement and its allies have become abusive, and not just to children. Tell your kids that the haters are dead wrong and their future has never looked better. Because that is the truth. Elizabeth Nickson is a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, and the author of Eco-Fascists, How Radical Conser vationists Are Destroying Our Natural Heritage (Harper Collins 2012)
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January 6, 2014
The sober stats behind impaired driving Becky Oxton Regional Traffic Safety Consultant From 2007 to 2011, on average each year over 100 people were killed and almost 1,600 people were injured in collisions involving at least one driver who had consumed alcohol prior to the crash. Specifically, in 2011, 78 people were killed and 1,391 were injured. On average over the past five years, approximately 8,400 people were convicted of impaired driving in Alberta each year. On average over the past five years, approximately 8,300 24hour driving disqualifications were issued each year under the Traffic Safety Act when police suspected a driver’s physical or mental ability had been affected by alcohol, drugs or other substances. According to statistics, males between 18 and 24 years of age are most likely to have been drinking before the crash. Also, male drivers are much more likely to have consumed alcohol prior to a collision compared to female drivers. On average in Alberta, one in five drivers involved in fatal collisions have been drinking prior to the collision. This
compares to an average of about one in 20 drivers involved in injury collisions. As the severity of the collision increases, so does the likelihood that the collision will involve a drinking driver. Drivers with a Criminal Code charge (greater than .08): 1st Charge - immediate licence suspension until criminal charge is resolved and a 3 day vehicle seizure. 2nd & Subsequent Charges immediate licence suspension until criminal charge is resolved and a 7 day vehicle seizure. Addictions assessment may be required. If you are convicted, driver licence suspension periods are as follows: -First time offenders automatically receive a one-year driver licence suspension. - Second time offenders receive a three-year driver licence suspension. -Third time offenders receive a five-year driver licence suspension. - Drivers convicted of impaired driving causing injury or death, receive a mandatory five year licence suspension. Drivers who are convicted of an alcohol-related Criminal Code charge will be required to attach alcohol sensors to their
vehicle ignitions before they are allowed to drive again: 1st conviction - 1 year 2nd conviction - 3 years 3rd & subsequent convictions - 5 years Drivers with a BAC of .05 .08: 1st Offence - immediate 3 day licence suspension, 3 day vehicle seizure. 2nd Offence - immediate 15 day licence suspension, 7 day vehicle seizure, remedial course and possible hearing with Alberta Transportation Safety Board. 3rd & Subsequent Offences immediate 30 day licence suspension, 7 day vehicle seizure, remedial course and mandatory hearing with Alberta Transportation Safety Board Drivers in the Graduated Driver’s Licence program: Zero Alcohol permitted. 1st & Subsequent Offences immediate 30 day licence suspension and 7 day vehicle seizure. Parents need to be aware that if their vehicle is seized for seven days because their son/daughter violated the GDL Zero Alcohol Tolerance condition hardship is not grounds for appeal. Police may disqualify you from driving for 24 hours if
they believe your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is affected by drugs, alcohol, medical condition or physical ability. Police may also seize your vehicle for 24 hours. Up-to-date road information, including traffic delays, is a click or a call away. Call 5-1-1 toll-free, visit 511.alberta.ca or follow us on Twitter
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@511Alberta to get on the road to safer travel. http://511. alberta.ca/ab/en.html https://twitter.com/ 511Alberta Editor’s note: This content was initially supplied to the News Advertiser as a series of background statistics to be used in conjunction with any articles related to impaired driving. After
review of Oxton’s work however, we feel she has compiled enough material that stands on its own merit, not to enhance another piece. If the reader cannot glean the message from these statistics about the patterns surrounding impaired driving and the consequences, they are in denial about the dangers it presents. - MS
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