Vegreville News Advertiser - July 8, 2020

VOL. 73 NO. 28

73 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2020 The Only Locally Owned News & Adver tising Media in Vegreville .

Millenia Tours Vegreville During Pysanka Festival

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Millenia performs outside the seniors’ homes in Vegreville during the 47th Pysanka Festival. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Even though a lot of features and attractions from the 47th Annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival had to be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people had a chance to experience a live version of the popular music that was featured at previ-

ous Vegreville Pysanka Festivals on July 4.

Millenia drove through Vegreville to perform their touring concert where they kicked off the concert in the parking lot of Heritage House and continued to play their music outdoors at Homestead Lodge, Vegreville Care Centre, and Century Park,

down Mainstreet in Vegreville, St. Michael’s Manor, Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park, and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Millenia is a Ukrainian Zabava band from Edmonton, Alberta.

They started as a band in 1999 where they were determined to preserve and advance Canadian Ukrainian music.

Aldon Auto Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

JJ’s Value Drug Mart is now Open

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RCMP files from June 29 - July 5 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser June 29 02:46 – Report of a female smashing windows with a baseball bat. Members attended and it was reported that she also had bear spray and was possibly under the influence of drugs. She was apparently looking for another individual but was not on scene when members arrived. There was no further information available as to her identity.

05:08 – Report of vandalism. Spray painting was discovered on a building at a church in Vegreville. Under investigation.

07:58 – Call to assist Fish and Wildlife.

A report was made about a deer that caught in a fence. Fish and Wildlife were unable to attend and requested that RCMP investigate.

Members attended but there was no deer at the location provided.

13:41 – Call to request a breathalyzer.

The complainant was accused of drinking on the job by their employer and wanted policed to attended and conduct a breath test. Members informed the caller that they were unable to assist with this request.

June 30 04:14 – Members dispatched to a residential alarm. All doors and windows were secure. Members were able to clear the house. There did not appear to be a break-in. Members did discover fresh cat feces in the basement and determined it must have been a “cat burglar.”

13:18 – Report of cows in the ditch on Secondary Highway 626. Members attended but there were no moo-cows to be found.

22:47 – Call received about a suicidal individual in the jurisdiction. The caller indicated that this person tried to commit suicide yesterday and then again today. Members located the subject of the call, arrested them under the mental health act and transported to St. Paul for treatment.

22:56 – Flight from peace officer.

While on patrol in Mundare, members spotted an individual who had fled from them earlier in the day.

The subject fled again but was later located and taken into custody. The 28-year-old male is facing 9 charges including 2 criminal and 7 provincial traffic offenses.

July 01 Nothing of note July 02 11:17 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy

631 (Two Hills Detachment). The 58-year-old male driver was charged with operating an uninsured vehicle on highway (mandatory court), operating an unregistered vehicle (VP of $324), and displaying an unauthorized license plate (VP of $324).

12:38 – Report of assault where the complainant indicated someone had pushed them. Members investigated and it was determined that the complainant had been drinking and confronted another male. After talking to witnesses it was determined that no assault had occurred and after confronting the 2nd party the complainant had tripped on his own and fell.

16:02 – Traffic stop conducted on Hwy 16. The result was a 61-year-old male from BC being charged with: operating an unregistered motor vehicle (VP of $324), driving an uninsured vehicle on highway (mandatory court), improper use of license plate (VP OF $324) AND driving while unauthorized (mandatory court).

19:36 – Report of loose swine on Secondary Highway 855 North of Mundare.

Members attended, but porky and his bunch were nowhere to be found.

22:43 - Report of two males fighting at a Vegreville residence. Members attended and after investigation, one male was arrested and charged with assault for punching another male in the face. The suspect was highly intoxicated and behaving aggressively. He was held in cells until sober and released with documents for court. The victim was taken to hospital by EMS and treated for minor injuries.

July 03

11:10 – Report of puppy fraud. The reporting party indicated that they

were purchasing a Maltese puppy and were provided a Vegreville address.

Upon arriving, the residents at this address had no knowledge of this matter, and no puppy. All communication was done via text and a deposit was sent via e-transfer. Under investigation.

19:19 – Call to report an erratic driver where a semi was swerving outside their lane. Members were able to intercept the vehicle and while following, did observe the truck failing to maintain its lane. The truck was stopped and the situation investigated.

The driver showed no signs of impairment but was provided a ticket for “failing to maintain lane” with a voluntary penalty of $162.

20:36 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle in Mundare. A 19-year-old male driver was charged with failure to provide registration (VP of $243), driving an uninsured vehicle on the highway (mandatory court) and displaying an unauthorized license plate (mandatory court).

July 04

02:01 – Report of mischief at a local drinking establishment. A 29-year-old male had been in an argument with another male and punched and broke a window. The male was located on his way to the hospital for injuries to his hand(s). The male was treated and later arrested.

15:53 – Report of Moose vs truck on Secondary Highway 631. The reporting party indicated that a moose ran on to the highway and ran into his Dodge 3500 truck. The moose and the driver continued on their journeys.

20:58 – Dispatch to assist with a motorcycle collision. Upon attending it was discovered that this was a motorcycle vs fence collision. The driver indicated that he had accelerated more than intended and ran into the fence. EMS was present to attend to the subject.

July 05

Nothing of note

During the week there were 90 calls for service made in total including: 5 false alarms, 2 false 911s, 2 animal strikes, and approximately 25 tickets from traffic enforcement.

Have questions about the blotter?

Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

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Aldon Auto Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

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llen Carter’s life has been full of twists and turns, and one of the most interesting detours he has taken has been the founding of Aldon Auto 50 years ago.

Allen moved back to Lamont to re-establish roots in 1970. At that time he proposed to his Uncle Leslie they go into the auto wrecking business as he, (Leslie), had been dabbling in salvage and scrap for years. While they didn’t go into partnership, Leslie did offer him the use of his land that was located adjacent to the Town of Lamont.

Allen’s brother Ian was living with Allen and his family, and they forged a partnership that would last 35 years. Allen recalls, “On July 3, 1970, we cut the grass and built an approach to the land. We fenced a 100 foot by 100-foot compound, and then bought an office outgrown by Park Investments.

With the additional purchase of a Mercury tow truck for $500 we were in business. There were already three services in town so success wasn’t a shoo-in. Buying salvage vehicles primarily in Edmonton was a new venture as we really had not much idea what we were doing.

We purchased used inventory interchange books and thus began the saga. By 1972 the Gulf Service Station on Highway 15 came up for lease. We purchased the business and stock from Jim Jeffremenko and inherited the mechanic Norman Trudgeon.

Brother Ian took on the Gulf Bulk Fuel business for himself.”

Ian then bought out Brian

Henderson’s Vegreville Ambulance, and subsequently, Allen started services in Lamont, Redwater, Fort Saskatchewan, and Vilna. “By 1984 we had divested ourselves of our ambulance interests.”

During that time, Terry had enrolled in NAIT, where he instigated his master plan and was about to change Aldon Auto and its recycling future. Terry completed his degree in business from the U of A while working at the business fulltime.

He went on to say, “Our first major construction project by 1980 was the 40 foot by 100-foot woodframed metal-clad building, encompassing an office and shop.

The second stage was built in 1982 being 200 feet by 60 feet, which included storage, shop, and offices.

Tough times and a recession helped us to expand. It was possible to hire tradesmen and the Governmentbacked a $100,000 loan at nine percent for the addition.”

Originally Aldon Auto was located on one acre of land, subse-

Allen Carter spent 13 years in with Alberta Government Telephones.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

number of staff has grown to 18 fulltime employees. The longest serving employee has been with the company for 40 years.

Meanwhile, Ian and his son Ryan established General Auto, a parts supplier in the Town of Lamont.

Aldon Auto Salvage continues to evolve with Allen’s son Terry Terry Carter, the sole shareholder of Aldon Auto, knows the business inside and out having being the sole shareholder. grown up in the industry. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Terry knows the business inside out, having been first introquently, it has expanded to duced into it at the age of eight. encompass 99 acres.

“We anticipate major changes in In 2013 they purchased in the industry. Only time will tell if excess of 1,000 salvaged autothe next 50 will be as exciting.” mobiles for the first time. The

Allen Carter has a love of all things vintage with many different makes and models of cars, trucks, snowmobiles as well as model trains and various antique household items and personal memorabilia. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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De-fund the Police?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Since May 25, 2020, the day George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis during an arrest, there has been an increasing voice from citizens across the globe to “de-fund” police forces.

It is clear that this movement is being heard. Police organizations everywhere are being asked tough questions about their conduct, use of force, and racism. News conferences are being held and high-level discussions followed by many decisions have already been made.

While the mantra of “de-fund the police” is consistent, what isn’t is the meaning of what EXACTLY this means. If you asked 10 people who support this movement, you might get 10 different answers. These range from making adjustments to enable more social services to the outright elimination of police services.

For Black Lives Matter (BLM) Canada, the message is clear.

The summary below is only a part of their focus and slightly misleading. Their platform consists of 27 points, many of which are noteworthy.

“The Toronto Police Services (TPS) budget is over 1.1 billion dollars, which is more than public funding allotted to libraries, housing, shelters combined. We believe that Black communities, and all communities, deserve better.

We are working toward the abolition of the police and

toward a society where we can all be safe. While this is focused on law enforcement, we are also calling to defund jails, prisons, immigration detention centres, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA).”

In general terms, BLM is suggesting that 50 percent of police budgets (they use Toronto as an example) should be redirected to social programs.

Some of their ideas such as disarming the police seem strange to us considering our history but is somewhat the norm in England where only about 5 percent of police carry firearms.

There are also calls to end policing of bylaw infractions and noise complaints. The list definitely is thought-provoking.

The topic of disarming police is a delicate one. This year there has been an increase of untraceable “ghost guns” turning up when police investigate. The tools and knowledge needed to manufacture weapons is becoming easier every day. Despite Ottawa’s gun bans, this is proof that criminals will continue to possess guns. If we disarm the police, what is the result? Only criminals will have guns.

Minneapolis officials have even announced their intent to de-fund and disband the city’s police force altogether.

Another approach comes from Oregon where medics and mental health counselors respond to 911 calls that are not police matters.

If you read the Blotter, you will see that only a fraction of the calls the Vegreville detachment receives are in fact for actual policing. There is no doubt that within reason this is similar across all the detachments in our area and most others. When police are being called for random animals (cows, pigs, a dog in the rain, moose, and deer), UFO’s, low flying planes, people saying bad things on Facebook, strange car parked on the

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Name: Mey Andreas Occupation: Sales Clerk Likes: gardening, baking Dislikes: toxic people, fake people.

Dear Editor, The COVID pandemic has shown us injustices still exist in Canadian society today.

Our main focus should at this time be on the systemic racism that Black people face in Canada. I was looking at the Global News website and these names of people shot by police in Canada appeared.”D’Andre Campbell, Nicholas Gibbs, Olanda Brown, Andrew Loku, and Abdvahman Abdi appeared.

The police officers in town keep the town a safe place for all and this is not a criticism of them. These deaths do show that the police and the justice system have to change. There are also other areas of discrimination and abuse we have to address. There is abuse and discrimination of aboriginal and other visual minorities, women, children, seniors, LGBTQ people, disabled people, and people with mental health issues that we also have to address before Canada is a fair and equal society for all people.

Antoinette Fortier

- Thank you for your letter Antoinette. There is no question that we still have a lot of work to do in all areas of society.

- AB

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Drive-In Light Show a Surefire Success Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Vegreville’s Canada Day Fireworks Show was a huge success.

Phil Rowe, Community Services Director for the Town of Vegreville, said there around 450 vehicles parked in the fairgrounds for the fireworks that got underway at 11 pm sharp.

“It couldn’t have gone any better,” said Rowe, who tipped his hat to Vegreville Fire Chief Chris Jardine and his crew of 13 firefighters, along with the town’s five summer students who volunteered their time to help make the event run smoothly.

“It was perfectly executed,” added Rowe, who received many positive comments about the first-ever drive-in event that lasted exactly 9 minutes and 20 seconds. The fireworks were completed in rapid succession which made for a loud and exciting time for the boisterous spectators who cheered and clapped during the show. Many participants showed their appreciation at the end by honking their horns while departing the fairgrounds.

Rowe said the fairgrounds was an ideal location for the event and wanted to extend his heartfelt gratitude to members of the Vegreville Agricultural Society who provided the venue free of charge to the town. He felt for safety reasons and the enjoyment of spectators, the fairgrounds was a much better venue for the fireworks.

Livestreaming of the event was also a huge hit with residents as there were 4,000 views of the fireworks. Rowe said it was neat for people to be able to watch live video footage of the event from the comfort and security of their patio decks.

fireworks this year.”

Rowe said he was told Vegreville was only one of five communities in Alberta to have a fireworks show this year. It was the third year the town has put on the fireworks. “I’m glad we could put it on for the town and keep the Canadian spirit going.”

Hundreds of people took advantage of the beautiful evening on Canada Day to enjoy the fireworks in Vegreville.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

“I’m glad Mother Nature cooperated for a while and thanks to all the volunteers, and town council for supporting the

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – July 9, 1930

In spite of the fact that the first of the growing season this year seemed rather a severe pain, Alberta sunshine has at last pulled through, and we are now experiencing some of the finest growing weather this section of the province has been favoured with for years.

Nothing is as devastating as fire and especially for Mr. And Mrs. Karrer and the family who live four mile west of Vegreville. They were awoken about four in the morning by smoke and flames. The house was already in such a condition that it was impossible for them to gather up their clothes or to take with them any of their possessions so they were forced out into the early morning clad only in their night clothes, while the flames destroyed everything in the house and left their home a smoldering heap of ashes.

Crop prospects in Warwick are the brightest we have had since the growing season began this year. There was a time, a few weeks ago, when things looked almost hopeless for the wheat, but since then we have has a succession of heavy rains the have changed the face of things considerably.

75 Years Ago – July 11, 1945

Perhaps it is not talking out of turn to refer briefly to the swimming pool and its present state of construction. Work has continued on the pool all summer and is still progressing. The exterior of the building is completed and looks fine. The boilers, etc., are all installed and the interior work is being done, slowly but surely.

Sergt D. Chappell is among those listed as returning home in a few days.

The Girl Guides from Mundare, Innisfree and Vegreville will be heading for camp at Gordon’s Lake for two weeks at the end of July.

Following the decision to impose meat rationing again on Canadians, orders have been sent from Ottawa that commencing on Friday of this week, the hotels, restaurants and others serving meals to the public shall observe Tuesdays and Fridays every week as “meatless” days. This applies also t those who are catering to the public at such events as exhibitions, etc.

Justice Robert Jackson of the United States Supreme Court returned to London to help speed the work of bringing major Nazi war criminals to trial as chief prosecutor of the United States.

50 Years Ago – July 9, 1970

Sheila Ellen Horon won the top award in the Junior Competition of the “Fire Prevention Poster Contest. As the Junior Competition winner, Sheila Ellen’s poster was the best of 7,000 to 8,000 entries, representing Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The Vegreville Bantam baseball team has little difficulty winning the Mannville tournament when they downed the Vermilion club 13-2 and then went on to win over Mannville 10-5. The team coached by Joe Goshko and assisted by Walter Chorney comprised of the following: Randy Baxandall, Jerry Beaudette, Lionel Merkel, Doug Carter, Milton Dowhaniuk, Ed Muzechka, Russ Shandro, Stan Borud and Allen Robert.

Popular N.C.O. in charge of the Vegreville detachment for the past several years, Sgt. Keith Sargent completed 29 years of service with the R.C.M.P. and went into retirement last week. He plans to remain in Vegreville and has taken up residence in the country west of town.

Rainfall recorded at the Experimental Station at Vegreville since the current series of storms began last week has amounted to 2.61 inches (one week’s recording). The recorded fall this spring is much less than the normal amount received but is sufficient for the present and came at an opportune time.

25 Years Ago – July 11, 1995

He may not have been chosen first, but he received the biggest cheer. Over 100 friends and family members cheered wildly and waived a large Vegreville flag when Daymond Langkow was chosen fifth overall during the National Hockey League’s entry draft at the Edmonton Coliseum.

Efforts are being made to resuscitate the Vegreville Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall, currently housed in the Aquatic and Fitness Centre, hasn’t had an inductee since 1988. The hall was started in 1984.

The Hall of Fame Committee was part of the Vegreville Junior B Rangers organization. Current committee chairman Bill Triska said people simply lost interest in the project and it’s been mothballed for the past six years.

A Two Hills couple are among 10 host families preparing to greet their child for the summer, from the Children of Chrnobyl project.

Alessia Gouselevitch, 10, will arrive July 18 from Belarus, north of Ukraine, to spend eight weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Soldan and their niece and nephew, Kimberly and Darren. Alessia is among a group of five boys and five girls who will be here as a break from their contaminated environment.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Our Job as Citizens is to Advocate for What we Believe is Right Gerry Chidiac Columnist “It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority,” Benjamin Franklin said.

Canadians may complain that we have a small population and aren’t major players on the global stage. We’re certainly not a superpower but we can be quite influential.

In addition, our elected officials on the federal level represent far fewer people than in larger democracies like the United States, so it’s easier to gain their attention and have a voice.

I’m extremely grateful for this and I’d like to believe I’m doing a good job of fulfilling my responsibility to question authority.

The fact that citizen advocacy can make a significant difference came into focus during a recent conversation with my friend Juan, who came to Canada as a refugee from El Salvador 30 years ago.

I shared with him that the civil war in his country was the first international issue that drew my attention in the early 1980s. I participated in demonstrations and wrote numerous letters to my member of Parliament, the late Michael Wilson, who represented my riding of Etobicoke Centre in Toronto.

I was young, very pro-immigration and had somewhat leftist leanings. Wilson was a successful businessman who eventually became the Finance minister in Brian Mulroney’s cabinet.

What I really appreciated was that Wilson never dismissed my views. In fact, his reply letters seemed well thought out and sincere. He assured me the Progressive Conservatives were a party of compassion and compromise.

When his party came to power, they did indeed address the issue in El Salvador. I don’t know the conversations that took place in Ottawa. I assume that New Democratic Party Leader Ed Broadbent, whom I had seen speak at a rally, had some conversations with Mulroney and the

members of his cabinet. I also know that there were many letter-writing campaigns on the issue.

Regardless, the Progressive Conservatives demonstrated compassion and compromise, as Wilson had assured me. Tens of thousands of Salvadoran refugees, including my friend Juan, were thus granted refugee status. And Canada is better for it.

One of the most important messages I try to teach my students is that though there are many problems in our country and in our world, each of us has a voice because we live in a democracy. Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, tells us, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”

We do have tremendous influence.

I also can’t begin to explain the joy I felt when I said to Juan, “I was a part of the movement that helped to bring you to this country, and I feel so blessed and fortunate that you stand here so many years later as my friend and colleague.”

Wilson died of cancer in 2019 at the age of 81.

Reading what others said about him, from his prime minister to his constituents and all who knew him, it’s clear that he was highly regarded as a person of humility and integrity. He was very good at what he did and he sincerely wanted to make Canada a better country.

I continue to be very grateful for all those who represent me at the different levels of government.

I often disagree with them but I always appreciate their dedicated efforts on my behalf.

Cynics may argue that corporatism has destroyed our democracy. I disagree. It’s still we, the citizens of Canada, who control the outcome of our elections and ultimately the policies of our governments.

Canadian policy – domestic and international – is a reflection of the activism or the apathy of its people. If we want our country to reflect our diversity and compassion, it’s our job as citizens to advocate for what we believe is right.

Troy Media columnist Gerry Chidiac is an award-winning high school teacher specializing in languages, genocide studies, and work with atrisk students.

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Ed Stelmach to Receive Alberta’s Order of Excellence Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Ed Stelmach is one of seven outstanding Albertans who will be invested in to the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2020.

Stelmach joined the list of other recipients who included: Holger Petersen, John Mah, Frances Harley, Charlie Fischer, Jim Boucher, and JudyLynn Archer.

The formal announcement was made on July 3.

Stelmach was the 13th Premier of Alberta and served from 2006-2011.

“Members of the Alberta Order of Excellence represent the best of our province. Their dedication, innovation and commitment to caring for others serve as a testament to the importance of active citizenship and a powerful reminder of the role we can each play in building a stronger future for our fellow Albertans and for all Canadians.” Lt. Gov. Lois Mitchell, Chancellor of the Alberta Order of Excellence.

The Alberta Order of Excellence is the highest honour the Province of Alberta can bestow on a citizen and takes precedence over any other provincial honour or award. The Alberta Order of Excellence is on the Canadian Honours Order of Precedence, meaning its members are entitled to wear the insignia as approved by the Governor of General of Canada.

The Alberta Order of Excellence recognizes Albertans from all fields of endeavor and backgrounds. Members of the Order’s contributions have formed, and continue to advance, the province’s history and place in Canada and throughout the world.

The Alberta Order of Excellence was created in 1979, with the first

investiture in 1981. The Lieutenant Governor, as the Queen’s representative, invests members into the Alberta Order of Excellence at a special ceremony at Government House in Edmonton.

El Stelmach is one of seven Albertans selected to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence. (News Advertiser / File Photo)

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Drainage Issues Continue in Lamont County Michelle Pinon News Advertiser What locals in the Andrew area have dubbed “Whitford Falls” has been running continuously for more than the past month.

Beavers, heavy rains, and a plugged culvert have all been contributing factors to the ongoing drainage issue.

Located just south of Township Road 562 and Range Road 163, “Whitford Falls” is part of Lamont County’s SvitWhitford licensed drainage which runs from Andrew to Mundare.

This is not the first time this type of situation has occurred in the area. The

This view of “Whitford Falls” was taken on June 26. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

last time something of this nature happened was in the spring of 2018.

Lamont County recently held a special meeting to discuss drainage issues and listen to a proposal that outlined ways the municipality could improve drainage, roads, and infrastructure. Following that, Lamont County developed a digital webpage to provide information to its ratepayers, and allow them to ask questions and receive answers to those questions from experts in their field.

Information contained on the webpage stated, “After the 100-year flood that Lamont County received in 2018, which closed over 200 roads, it became clear that Lamont County needed to ensure infrastructure rehabilitation was a top priority and focus. A drainage study was commissioned with the intent to create a Drainage Master Plan; the report is expected this fall.

A new position, Infrastructure Technologist, was created by County Council to better address all of Lamont County’s infrastructure maintenance rehabilitation needs; the first preliminary report on County infrastructure maintenance needs was developed and presented to Council on June 3, 2020.”

It also stated, “This page is intended to provide ratepayers with information about Lamont County’s plans and progress for road and drainage improvements. Residents are encour-

aged to treat it as a digital “Open House”, where they can find information and ask questions to be answered by experts in their field, which will include engineers, Alberta Environment and Parks, and Lamont County staff.

As the maintenance and improvement of Lamont County’s infrastructure is at the forefront of our priorities and focus, we are developing a strategy to modernize our infrastructure to better manage the demands of modern machinery and weather patterns.

Lamont County Council wants to be open and transparent about this process. Ratepayers can be assured that the repairs won’t be just cosmetic, but actual structural upgrades using better and new products along with older methodologies.

This is a project that is anticipated to take years to complete, because of its scope, labour needs, and budget. Details of the rehabilitation program, along with the results of a drainage study, will be released in the coming months. Please watch this page for updates.”

The webpage also included a brief history of roads, weather and drainage, road and drainage improvement strategy, and information that will be included in the drainage master plan.

“The Drainage Master Plan will provide guidelines, policies, a phasing scheme, and stormwater management criteria for development in the Industrial Heartland, which will expedite economic growth without compromising the environment. The Drainage Master Plan will provide recommendations and design for major stormwater management infrastructure elements.”

Geese take a Walk at the Park

These Geese take a walk at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park (Pysanka Park) (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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for life and pairs remain together throughout the year. Many of the geese who associate together are related to each other.

All About Birds stated that Canada Geese live in many habitats near water,

grassy fields, and grain fields. This could have been the reason they were frequently seen on the grassy field at Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park on July 2.

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Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club Final Report Brad McLaughlin 4-H Club Reporter The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club held its final meeting of the 4H year on June 3, 2020, on Zoom.

We decided to have our year-end wrap up on June 24 at the Innisfree Ball diamonds.

We had a potluck supper and handed out the awards, Courtney Cannan won

the Member of the Year and every member was given a camping chair.

After, we played a long, and fun game of baseball.

We would like to recognize the sponsors and volunteers who have supported 4-H this last crazy year.

We will have a reorganizational meeting in October. See you there!

Courtney Cannan being presented with the Member of the Year trophy by leader Clint McLaughlin. (Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo) 20072UU0

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support and that people are concerned about the well being of our vulnerable, and we’ve had very great receptive feedback.

We’re now going to be looking at little educational kits for children that we will be putting together commemorating Ukrainian Week. We will have Ukrainian celebrations during the last two weeks in August and during that time we will be focusing on the children and putting together packages to help support them, give them something to do. A little gift to help them through these difficult times.”

During the presentation, Boychuk stated, “Thank you for the hard work that you are doing. The front line workers, you know, it is a very difficult job, especially during this time, and so thank you very much.”

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville, was on hand for the event and stated, “Thank you for all your hard work. I know how much cleaning and what extra work this has caused you. And there again, I hope COVID will disappear as quickly as it came, and just be something of the past so life can return to normal and we can actually go inside and visit with the seniors, that would be lovely once this COVID passes. I think they would really enjoy a visit from the outside. Hopefully, these care packages will show them that people are thinking about them.”

Armstrong-Homeniuk also thanked staff members Michelle Svitich and Pauline Larson, recreation coordinator and housekeeper respectively, who were on hand to receive the care packages on behalf of residents. Larson responded by saying, “I’m sure they will appreciate it,” said Larson.

Boychuk thanked Armstrong-Homeniuk, saying, “If it weren’t for Jackie we probably wouldn’t be here today, and it was through our contact that she let us know about this grant that we were able to apply for, and because of the grant, that’s why we are here and able to do these deliveries. So, thank you.”

Armstrong-Homeniuk apologized for getting teary-eyed, but said she has a “soft spot for seniors” and was glad to be able to help out.

MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, far left, poses with representatives with the UCC-APC before delivery the care packages at Father Filas Manor in Mundare. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Members of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council, (UCC-APC), and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk delivered special seniors care packages to Father Filas Manor in Mundare and Beaverhill Pioneer Lodge in Lamont on June 30.

Altogether, they delivered 140 care packages containing a face mask, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, and some Canada Day goodies.

Those care packages will also be redistributed to residents at Heritage Manor in Andrew, Elk Park in Chipman, Father Kryzanowsky Villa, and Dr. Strilchuk Villa in Mundare, Heritage Court and Villa 75 in Lamont, and Spring Creek Manor in Bruderheim.

“When COVID hit we wanted to ensure that we were reaching out and connecting to our vulnerable population, seniors, those who were in financial need. We did a food bank around Easter time and collected food and made donations to rural Alberta, and we also applied for a provincial grant to help us do this community outreach, specifically related to COVID. We took the initiative to make health care packages for our seniors…

We thought it would be a good day to help our seniors celebrate Canada Day, let them know we are thinking about them, care about them, and let them know that during this is a difficult time,” stated UCC-APC President Orysia Boychuk.

In terms of response, Boychuk said, “People are very happy to see that there’s this engagement and the

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Clarification on EIPS Notification Regarding Andrew School In the article titled ‘Emotions Run High During Andrew Town Hall Meeting’ that was published in the July 1 edition, Coun. Gary Leppek stated the village had received the official letter of notification from EIPS only a few days ago.

The letter Leppek was referring to was a letter that was addressed to him: His Worship Gary Leppek, dated April 29, 2020, and signed by EIPS Board Chair Trina Boymook.

That letter informed Leppek of a recent request made by trustees at its April 23 board meeting. It stated, “At the meeting, the Board directed EIPS to produce a report about the junior high program at Andrew School. The report will act as a review and include information about enrolment, programming, finances, infrastructure, demographics, transportation, and more. The Board will then use the report to help inform programming decisions for the 2020-21 school year.”

Leppek said he picked up that letter from his mailbox at the village office on June 22, and he asked fellow councillors if they had read the same letter during the council meeting on June 24. He said the other councillors replied no.

Laura McNabb, Director of Communication Services for EIPS, said Leppek’s statement in the newspaper article was not true. However, McNabb was citing a different letter of notification, one regarding the board of trustees decision to close the junior high program at Andrew School. The letter McNabb is referencing was addressed as such, “Dear Village of Andrew municipal council and senior administrators,” and dated May 14.

A copy of the EIPS email notification of the decision was sent to the News Advertiser for verification. The email in question, that McNabb was referring to, was sent on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 4:40 pm from the EIPS Communications Department to Pat Skoreyko’s email address.

The May 14 letter stated, “This afternoon the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Board of Trustees gathered to consider the possible closure of the junior high program at Andrew School, and subsequently voted in favour of closing the program, effective June 30, 2020.” At the bottom of the letter, it stated, “Sincerely, Mark Liguori, Superintendent, Elk Island Public Schools.”

Leppek said he did not see or receive a copy of the May 14 letter.

Two attempts were made to contact Skoreyko, but no response was received before press time.

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JJ’s Value Drug Mart is now Open Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent JJ’s Value Drug Mart is a new drugstore that is located at Galleria Shoppes in Vegreville at 53 Street and 50 Avenue, Unit 205.

JJ’s Value Drug Mart opened its doors with a soft opening on July 2.

Pharmacist and Owner Jonathan (J.J.) Begalke said he called the store J.J. because that is his first name, and Value Drug Mart has a long history in Vegreville.

Begalke said he wanted to tack the name on to Value Drug Mart for some name recognition as he used to live in the area and worked locally as a pharmacist for more than 15 years.

He worked at Value Drug Mart in Vegreville for about 10 years and then at The Medicine Shoppe for about five years.

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Begalke said he decided to open a drug store in town because he felt it was a good opportunity to have an independent drug store in Vegreville. He has been a pharmacist for over 20 years. “I have just spent the last year at the Camrose Hospital and I like dealing with people so I didn’t want to be in a hospital setting permanently.

I wanted to work in a community and have people stop in and say hi. Then I think a drug store is important because besides drugs, they provide medical information. It is important that people use a single drug store too because then the pharmacist dispensing knows everything going on with that patient and all their medical needs.”

“I don’t want to include a confectionary in the drug store. I just want to stick with medications. Drug stores’ supplies are important due to the COVID-19 pandemic because it would be bad if drug stores ran out of a few of the medications that could benefit someone who is COVID-19 positive.”

When Begalke was asked what was unique about his drug store, he said it was just medications in the store. “When people come in, it will be like a doctor’s clinic in the sense; it will have their medical needs in it, not their birthday presents. People won’t have to look all over for medicines, it will be easy to find. As well, we have no problem delivering medications to people who are not so mobile.”

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Vegreville Town Councillor Discusses Police Funding Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville Town Councillor Marielle Brodziak holds the belief the Province should pay all policing costs and not pass on those costs to municipalities.

“The Province collects income tax to fund health and education costs, they can fund policing the same way. Every Albertan is entitled to this essential service,” stated Brodziak.

During Coun. Brodziak’s report to council during the June 16 legislative committee meeting, she said it would be “prudent” to share how dissatisfied they are with the current police funding model.

“Vegreville falls under the above 5,000 rule, which means we do pay, I feel, an exorbitant amount for our policing compared to municipalities that are 800 population less. If you fall under that 5,000 threshold the province pays for your policing costs and your infrastructure. So, I just feel it’s prudent to answer this and share how dissatisfied with the current police funding model.”

Those five questions Brodziak was referring to came in the form of an email request from Trina Jones, who is the (Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, (AUMA), Director for Town’s East. She had requested answers to five questions and said she would be taking the answers back to the AUMA’s police advisory board.

“And again, I want to reiterate this is

not about the level of service the police are providing, this is about the funding model that has been imposed on us by the Province,” stressed Coun. Brodziak.

The answers to those five questions are: Do you currently pay for policing? How much?

According to Paul Casey, Corporate Services Director for the Town of Vegreville, “The RCMP contract budget for 2020

is $1,123,300; while our total policing budget for 2020 is $1,640,550.

What is the increase/decrease in cost under the new model?

Casey replied, “The policing costs are included in in the town’s annual operating budget, and as a result, the costs are incorporated in the town’s annual operating budget, and as a result, the costs are incorporated into the town’s annual tax levy.”

What is your satisfaction with your level of service? How would you like to see it changed?

“The Town of Vegreville contracts for nine full-time equivalent RCMP members, which includes one full-time School Resource Officer, (SRO). The town cancelled the SRO program, effective December 31, 2020, thereby reducing our full-time equivalent staffing requirement to eight members.

The full-time equivalent is adequate for the municipality.”

How are you keeping your citizens informed about the costs and measures to pay it?

Casey said, designates a separate tax rate for policing costs in the Tax Rates Bylaw and on the Tax Notices sent to each ratepayer.”

Brodziak said the Town of Vegreville is responsible for policing costs, in addition to funding the new $6 million building for police operations for Vegreville and surrounding area. She went on to say, “Vegreville receives a per capita grant to pay from the Province to fund partial expenses, and also receives rent from RCMP for the new facility. However, the funds received don’t cover the entire policing costs and the debenture payment on the building.”

The Town of Vegreville confirmed that the total cost of the detachment is just over $6 million and was financed with several debentures with a weighted average interest rate of 3.12 percent over 30 years. The annual cost of the debentures is $309,584.

At that June 16 meeting, Mayor Tim MacPhee said they’ve talked about the issue a few times with AUMA. As the majority of its member municipalities under a population of 5,000, MacPhee said those municipalities are in no big rush to pay more for policing. Because of that, he thought the issue would not gain much traction.

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Experts estimate that over 3 million Americans never throw anything away, including old newspapers or even empty yogurt containers.

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At our last garage sale, my husband put out a large bucket of used rusty nails. When he labeled it $4, we told him it would never go. All morning we razzed him about selling the bucket of nails, and with each joke, he became more determined to prove us wrong.

Sure enough, around 3 o'clock a gentleman came and looked at the bucket of nails. He picked it up as if to feel its weight and then walked over to our checkout table.

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Local Legionnaire Presented Organization’s Highest Honour

Ellen Essery with medal, certificate and plaque.

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Ellen Essery with medal, certificate and plaque.

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de-fund - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 street or a multitude of mental health issues, that they are NOT policing.

I believe there must have been a time when police only did policing. However now, they are any mix of professions on a given day. Marriage counselors, social workers, taxis, parents, etc. Not only does it boggle the mind, but I believe that most police officers are not trained well enough to be all of these, nor do they want to.

From the many officers I’ve met over the years, I don’t know of many that relish the thought of dealing with a Facebook complaint or two drunken idiots that were friends 4 hours ago fighting somewhere. They do, however, have a great desire to get drugs off the street and keep people and their property safe.

Proponents for the abolition of police forces often point to the 1971 New York City Police strike, noting that there was no apparent increase in crime. To my ears, that logic is more than a little

flawed. If we stopped traffic enforcement, particularly speeding, logic would state that there would be less speeding tickets handed out. This does not mean that suddenly everyone started doing the speed limit.

More recent examples can be found in Seattle’s “CHOP” or “police free” zone. There are more than two sides to every story.

I agree with decriminalizing all drugs. The money spent fighting that losing battle can be spent in better places, and often addiction leads to crime. However, abolishing police forces, CSIS and the CBSA brings thoughts of scenes from Escape from New York and Snake Plissken battling through veritable war-zones in autonomous zones void of law and order.

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Royal Canadian Legion No. 39 Submitted Ellen Essery, a 45-year member of the Vegreville Branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, and a Legion Life member was presented the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal at the June meeting of Vegreville Branch.

The medal is awarded on a deserving basis and represents outstanding commitment and exemplary dedication to the aims and values of the Legion. It is presented with a plaque, certificate, and a special wallet card.

Only about 1 in 5500 members are recipients in any given year, and prior to recognition, the member’s work is reviewed by committees at both Provincial and Dominion Commands.

Branch President, Terry Kuzyk, when presenting the award, stated; “It is my great honour to present Comrade Ellen Essery with the Meritorious Service Medal for past and continuous volunteer activities at Branch 39. Ellen has been constantly dedicated to the Legion and we are so

pleased that she is one of our members.”

While unable to attend, District 3 Commander, Kelly Lindbeck, extended congratulations on the well-deserved award and expressed disappointment that she was unable to be part of the presentation.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

KITT, David In Loving Memory of My Dear Brother who left us far too soon July 26, 1970 - July 6, 2011 9 years…

To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past, But to those of us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last.

If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, Not a day do we forget you, You are always in our hearts Sheila & Myron

WOLOSCHUK, Mary October 2, 1919 - June 17, 2010 In loving memory of our Mom, Baba & Great-Baba Throughout your life she’s there for you in countless little ways, To hold your hand and cheer you on, to share her love and faith.

She’s teacher, nurse and mother, all rolled into one, Family, friend and confidante, a shoulder to lean on.

She fills your life with laughter, she’s there to see you through, She loves you just the way you are, no matter what you do.

She is a special gift from God, her love it knows no end, Even if she weren’t your Mom… you’d choose her as your friend…

The world is such a better place and happier by far, Because we had a special Mom to love with all our hearts, And though she is an Angel in Heaven now with Jesus up above, We’ll always hold her in our hearts… forever she’ll be loved.

Vichnaya Pamyat Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Bonnie and family

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WARAWA, Elsie December 17, 1934 – June 30, 2020 After a long struggle with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Elsie Warawa of Mundare, Alberta passed away peacefully on the morning of June 30, 2020.

Elsie is survived by her two sons, and daughters-in-law: Rudy (Theresa) Warawa and Dave (Tammy) Warawa; grandchildren Jason, Steven, Grayson, Austin, Spencer and Brooklyn; sisters-in-law Olga Semotiuk and Mary Semotiuk. Elsie was predeceased by her husband Roman in 2007; parents Elia and Paraska Semotiuk; siblings Mary (John) Prelypchan, Ann (Tom) Nikiforuk, Olga (George) Dowhaniuk, Peter (Rose), Steve (Olga), Harry, Johnny, and Nestor (Nancy).

Elsie loved people no matter if you were her relative, neighbor, friend or someone whom she just met. She will always be known for her smile, great sense of humor, and desire to laugh and kid people…. The family offers their thanks and highest respect to the care givers at the Rosehaven Care Centre in Camrose who took excellent care of her over the years. While she will be greatly missed, we are consoled to know that she is now at peace.

A Public Viewing was held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. Due to covid-19 restrictions, a private Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery” or to the “Bethany Foundation – c/o Rosehaven Care Centre.”

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MARSH, Roger Douglas It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Douglas Marsh, CD (MCpl retired) of Vegreville announces his passing on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the age of 77 years.

Roger will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Louise of 57 years, and their children, Doug, Melody (Tony), Rick (Dianne) and Leanne (Kevin). Roger will be fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren (soon to be); and his two brothers, Archie (of Turkey) and Dennis (of Edmonton). Roger was predeceased by his parents, John and Ethel Marsh; and four brothers, Cliff and Ken Doolittle, Gordon and Dale Marsh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank STARS and the wonderful doctors and nurses of the ICU unit at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for the great care that they provided to Roger while he was with us.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation in Roger’s memory, to Stars – Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation Head Office, Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7 or a charity of one’s choice.

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JEBB, Alan Maurice November 23, 1958 – June 29, 2020 On Monday, June 29, 2020, Alan Maurice Jebb of Mundare, Alberta, formerly of Grande Prairie passed away at the age of 61 years.

Alan is survived by his loving family, his daughter Chenine (John) Briere along with their daughters Daysha and Jalyce; his mother Madeline Jebb; one sister Sherry (Brian) Lofstrom; and two brothers Mike (Estelle) Jebb and Marvin (Evelyn) Jebb; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alan was predeceased by his father Maurice Jebb.

A private Celebration of Alan’s Life will be held at a later date in Grovedale, Alberta.

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LEVERINGTON, William (Bill) On June 26, 2020 William (Bill) Leverington of Mundare, formerly of Lac Sante, passed away at the age of 77 years. William is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara; one son and two daughters, Billy (Diane), Shannon, and Sherry (Michael); six grandchildren, Jenna, Justin, Keith, Amanda, Crystal, and Michelle; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Sonya); and one sister, Judy Williams. Predeceased by his parents, William and Margaret; brother, Patrick; and sister, Linda.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In memory of William, donations may be made to Cross Cancer Society.

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LUNGUL, Laura On July 1, 2020 Laura Lungul of Vegreville passed away at the age of 59 years. Laura is survived by her two sons, James and Edward; siblings, Terry, Julie and Ron. Predeceased by her parents, Tom and Ivadeane.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In memory of Laura, donations may be made to Alberta Lung Association.

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Construction Ongoing on Secondary Highway 857 Bridge Repair Project

PCL Construction is currently making repairs to the Vermilion River Bridge in Vegreville.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Work is currently underway on repairs to the Vermilion River Bridge in Vegreville.

The bridge, located on Secondary Highway 857 between Highway 16A and Highway 16.

Shane Jones, with PCL Construction Media Relations, said the upgrading of the detour bypass road began in the fall of 2019. He said the project is not delayed and is still on schedule.

“We will be done in October of 2020, which was always the original schedule. We did have some challenges in the winter and with spring flooding, but most activities are on track.”

He pointed out the date of completion was incorrectly stated on the town’s website which states crews will be completing repairs on the Vermilion River Bridge from June 15 to August 6, 2020.

The signs at the bridge state, “Highway 857 Construction, Next 1 kilometre, June 2019 to June 2020, expect delays.”

Jones said the contract value is $5million, and Involves secondary road reconstruction, bridge demolition, and replacement, and rework to bridge approach paving. The contract is with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation.

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Semi Truck Roll Over Near Vegreville

High Water Level on North Saskatchewan River

A semi-truck was rolled over on its side in the ditch just east of the Highway 16 A overpass near Vegreville on June 30. It was raining at the time of the crash which caused the driver to lose control. The driver declined comment. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Several communities were flooded out this past weekend in Alberta and British Columbia forcing road closures and evacuations. Closer to home there were no reports of flooding, but elevated water levels and strong currents were evidenced on the North Saskatchewan River at the Hamlets of Duvernay and Brosseau on July 4. The water level on that day was 7,798 metres. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Grandparents’ Bonding Time with Their Grandchildren From left to right are: Lorraine Field with her grandchildren, Cole and Kate Gregory, and her husband Wayne Field.

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Congratulations Jack & Betty, Cheers to 40 Years!

Love Always, Wes, Susan, Cleo, & Grady Chris, Shawna, Rory , Eliot, & Oliver Jacly n, Kay ne, & Archer Your Family & Friends

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Wayne and Lorraine Field came from Lamont to explore the Vegreville Elks/ Kinsmen Park with their grandchildren, Cole and Kate Gregory on July 2.

While at this park, they enjoyed icecream and spoke about all their lives.

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Vegreville Centennial Library Re-opens

In the photo from left-to-right is Monica Fritsch, Library Assistant and Donna Williams, Library Manager, by the public terminals at Vegreville Centennial Library.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Centennial Library Manager Donna Williams was happy to throw the doors open on July 3 after being closed since March 17th due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In order to ease back into providing services, the library will begin by being open to the public two days per week; Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am-12 pm for vulnerable patrons and 12-5 pm for the general public. There will be limitations to the number of patrons allowed into the building at one time.

Patrons are asked to be patient and ring the doorbell affixed outside the front door and a staff member will give them access.

“Due to restrictions and social distancing requirements, there will only be two public access computers available with a limit of 30 minutes of use per person. Patrons will still be able to print from the public computers; however, the library will be unable to offer photocopying, scanning to email, or faxing services at this time.

“Borrowing limits have also been decreased. Patrons will be able to have a total of 10 items checked out on their account at one time, including two DVDs and one video game. All returned materials will be quarantined for a period of seven days prior to check-in and re-shelving,” Williams explained.

“Interlibrary loan between libraries

in the province is still not up and running. Williams said they hope to hear something from the Province about the resumption of this service in the next couple of weeks.

“Curbside pick-up will still be available by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 pm. Information on how to book an appointment and select materials is available on the library website.

“We’re looking forward to having people back in the library, but the safety of our patrons and staff is our utmost priority, and those not respecting this may have services revoked. We want to express our gratitude to our community for your support during our closure, and as we work through our staggered re-opening.”

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Province Announces Economic Recovery Plan Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Dear friends and neighbours, As our province continues to see success in containing COVID-19 and reopening the economy, it is time to look to the future. On June 29, our government announced an ambitious Economic Recovery Plan. Focused on creating jobs now, building up our province, and diversifying the economy for the future. This plan introduces new mea s u res a nd investments that will help get Albertans back to work.

Alberta’s recovery plan will also see the accelerated diversification of our economy. As part of this plan, the corporate tax rate in Alberta has been reduced to 8 percent, making our province the most attractive place to do business in Canada. Other measures will support growth in high-opportunity sectors like petrochemical manufacturing, minerals, technology, finance, and more. The new Innovation Employment Grant will be aimed at creating jobs at smaller companies by providing a refundable tax credit to companies that invest in research and development. This recovery plan will support Alberta’s oil and gas industry while boosting opportuni-

ties in other sectors. For more information, I encourage you to visit https:// www.alberta.ca/recovery-plan.aspx.

This week, applications also opened for grants to support small businesses safely reopen in Alberta. From June 29 to August 31, small- and medium-sized businesses, co-ops, and non-profits with less than 500 employees can apply for up to $5,000 of funding to help with their relaunch through the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program.

This funding will help businesses who have lost a significant portion of their revenues reopen safely, and help get Albertans back to work. Please visit alberta.ca/sme-relaunch-grant.aspx for more details.

As we continue to work on reopening and recovering from this pandemic, it is critical that we continue to take steps that protect ourselves and others from spreading COVID-19. For the latest information and resources on COVID-19, I encourage you to visit alberta.ca/covid19.

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