A Tapestry of Middle Age Delights
Fantasies
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
the Vegreville Agricultural
Grounds where this event was held. It felt as if you were transported back in time.
Jam-packed crowds were on the grounds with crowds estimated to be in excess of 4,500 people during the three day event. Even during intermittent rain, the show did go on.
A large section of the area was blanketed with market stalls and tents where crafters, artisans and merchants sold jewelry and gems. They also had powerful trinkets with spiritual meaning, pretend swords, armour, wood and leather work, food products, toys, authentic clothing, books, soap, décor, bits, bobbles and other unique products.
A small section of this area featured a Viking community where attendees could purchase a handcrafted product, have a conversation about the history behind the Vikings, or watch a small demonstration which showcased their love of kinship and nature.
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Bard Scott Campbell tells a tale. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Lothar the Magican performs. (Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)
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July 8
09:27 - Client called the detachment stating she had not heard from her father in about two years. She is requesting a wellbeing check. Members attended the residence but did not get a response at the door. Further investigation revealed that the father is now in a long term care facility. Client updated.
11:20 – Complainant called to report children playing in the street and in a dumpster. Members responded and observed the children. Contact made with parent and concerns discussed.
13:40 – Report of 21 outdoor flower pots stolen in the Town of Mundare. Thefts total approximately $4,200 in value. Members attended to review CCTV from various sources. Under investigation.
17:44 – Report of an unconscious male at the gazebo in Vegreville. Members attended and made contact with the male who declined EMS. He stated it was just too hot outside. After confirming the male was safe, members departed.
20:25 – Report of three youth damaging a tree branch on public property near the Vegreville Composite High School. Complainant followed youth and took pictures of their clothing for identification. Information provided to members for follow-up.
July 9
10:21 – Client called to request a check on individuals who may be suffering from early stages of dementia. Members attended and after speaking with the subjects felt it was prudent to make a referral to FCSS.
15:30 – Two clients attended the detachment to report a collision with a parked vehicle where one driver backed into the other. Statements taken for member review.
16:10 – Employee of a Vegreville retail store reported a shoplifter trying to leave the store with merchandise they claimed they paid for. Members attended and the subject of the complaint was arrested and charged. Matter before the courts.
14:01 – Report of a male sitting on the shoulder of Hwy 16 near RR 160. Members were on scene and speaking with the subject when the call came in. Subject had warrants out of Saskatchewan for failure to appear and impaired driving. A ride was arranged to Alberta Works for assistance.
14:29 – Client requested a wellness check on ex-spouse and three children. Client has called multiple times in a short period of time. Subject and kids are fine. Client could not be contacted to provide an update.
16:19 – Report of a white semi with trailer “swerving all over the place.” Concern that the driver is falling asleep. Caller had turned off the road and no longer has visual of the semi. Semi not located.
17:09 – Call to assist Mundare Fire with securing a scene of a shed fire. It was determined no one was inside the shed. Fire department cleared the scene.
18:14 – Multiple calls to report a suspicious male walking around the parking lot of a grocery store looking in car windows. Members attended and spoke to the subject who denied looking in windows. Members cautioned the subject on his activities.
19:43 – Report of someone possibly unconscious or dead on the side of Hwy 16 just west of Vegreville. Members attended and found EMS already on scene. Subject refused treatment but was provided water and a cool vehicle to recover.
July 11
00:03 – Complainant reports unknown subjects ringing his doorbell and banging on his door at night. Members responded and found the complainant outside his home with a piece of wood. Complainant stated that he was not scared. Members conducted patrols which turned up negative. No subject(s) identified.
00:38 – Noise compliant involving the next-door neighbour. Complainant indicated they felt the neighbour was having people over to harass him. Ongoing issue between neighbours. Subject agreed to move the gathering inside the home.
a male seen walking in the middle of the highway. Call forwarded to Vermilion RCMP who located the subject. It was determined that the subject had warrants out of Calgary. Subject was detained and transported to Lloydminster for processing.
12:04 – Argument between two parties with accusations of each other’s behaviour around town. Members attended and parties were separated.
12:40 – Report of an erratic driver who nearly hit the complainant in a Vegreville parking lot. Complainant also witnessed the vehicle go through a red light at the nearby intersection. Truck is described as a newer model blue 4 door dodge. Statement not provided. Patrols for the subject truck turned up negative.
16:51 – Report of a vehicle window smashed while parked at the Vegreville Aquatic Centre. Vehicle rummaged through and a hunting knife stolen. CCTV being reviewed. Under investigation.
16:55 – Report of a Caucasian male around 50-years-old ripped doors off a shed at a Vegreville business. They were seen walking towards Alberta Works with a bag and drill. Under investigation.
19:57 – Report of a female walking on the sidewalk drinking liquor. Members conducted patrols of the area but no one matching the description was found.
July 12
01:32 – Report of an argument. Members attended the location but did not observe any argument. Members asked one of the subjects to leave for the night. They complied. Complainant updated.
16:47 – Anonymous call to report that someone struck the power pole at the intersection by A&W in Vegreville. Caller advised that the incident was reported to ATCO and EMCON was on scene as well.
July 10
07:02 – Wellbeing check requested on neighbour. The caller was concerned that an ex may be attempting to come over. Neighbour stated that all was well and their ex lived in a different province. No concerns at this time.
08:15 – Dine and dash at a Vegreville restaurant. Couple left without paying a $160 bill. Under investigation.
13:01 – Report of a grey car travelling eastbound on Hwy 16. Car was passing in the middle of the road possibly travelling 160 Km/h. Driver described as a white male possibly 50-60 wearing glasses. Vehicle was not located.
13:05 – Members dealt with an issue between neighbours and their dispute over
08:50 – Complainant attended the detachment to report a subject is at their house and they are afraid to go home. Subject is on a no-contact order. Members attended and arrested the subject who was held for a hearing with the Justice of the Peace.
11:31 – 911 call for a wellbeing check on
06:28 – 911 report of theft. Complainant reported that his truck was stolen from the ally while parked at a friend’s house. Keys were inside the vehicle. Vehicle added to the RCMP database and statement obtained. 13:00 – Report of a shed in Mundare being broken into overnight. Shed contained a freezer from which frozen meat estimated to be worth $500 was stolen. Statement provided. Under investigation. 16:10 – Information provided regarding possible drug trafficking in Vegreville. 19:03 – Member generated a file on an ongoing break and enter investigation. During the week there were 67 calls for service made in total including: 0 false 911s, 0 false alarms, 0 animal strikes, 1 relationship violence, 3 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 22 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement. The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter. 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.
Answering the Call
Kinsella Bullarma
Old Vegreville 130th Anniversary Celebration
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Sixty-seven attendees experienced a simpler time while reconnecting with friends and family at Old Vegreville School on July 13.
The Old Vegreville Social Society (OVSS) Executive hosted this event which offered blessings of the Old Vegreville Cemetery, a brief formal program and hearty lunch catered by RMD’s Food Services.
Former student Rolland Benoit mentioned when he first started school here, he couldn’t speak English as he only spoke French. Hence, an older student, Rosanna Plouffe took him under her wing and helped him learn English.
Elaine Lowe, also a former student, recalled having the same teacher, Mrs. Tierney from Grades One to Eight who was an amazing person. “She taught us so many life skills. We learned to do gardening and more. “
Alan Robert, a long-time OVSS member compiled and read the history. He stated that, Vegreville was named after Father Valentin Vegreville OMI (1829-1903). The
first pioneers and families arrived in April 1894.
On July 5, 1894, the first school on this spot was opened. The school was called the Independent Catholic School. The original log school burned down and this rural school was built to replace it in 1938.
This school operated into the 1950s. Since then, this school and OVSS have been
Old Vegreville Social Society Executive from L-R: Cheri Copithorne, Daniel Dubuc, Orest Golinowsky, Carl Ogrodnick, Denise Komick, Betty Benoit. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Old Vegreville School. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Father Robert Lee giving a blessing at the Old Vegreville Cemetery. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The youngest attendee Mylan Melenka. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE
90 Years Ago – July 18, 1934
Joe McLachlan, old-time baseball pitcher, and all-round good fellow is the new proprietor of the Ross Creek Store, on the Park route to Edmonton. Mr. McLachlan took the store over some weeks ago. Car drivers who find themselves short of gas or oil or who may require other general supplies will find Joe ready, willing, and able to lend a hand.
Before the 1930 revision of the Grain Act, it was possible to have approximately 2,000 different classifications of Western Canada Grain under the classifications then in use.
Fire gutted the residence of Alec Malofy, north of the tracks on Tuesday morning early. In spite of the brigade’s strenuous efforts and due to the head start the fire had, they were unable to save any more than a shell of the house.
E.D. Parker, formerly of this district, but who left to reside in the States, had returned to Vegreville and will now remain here. Mr. Parker thinks that this district is paradise itself as compared with parts of the western States.
75 Years Ago – July 20, 1949
A London bank has installed television equipment to enable its central office to check records stored 25 miles away.
Sergt. Jack Rudd brought back his contingent safe and sound, but partly roasted, from the Wainwright military camp. The boys were there for two weeks, the hottest of the year and they now feel competent to take on any campaign in the Sahara Desert or any other place where it is dry and hot. The group comprised of: 2nd Lieut. Ross; Corporals Tebbutt and Holden; Ptes. Lastiwka, Lentz, Hrechuk, Onufreychuk, Yakimetz and Bellmore.
A total of 1245 people attended the opening of the new Marshall Wells store in Vegreville on Friday and Saturday of last week to look the newly renovated premises over and take advantage of the sale that was being held.
According to the World Book Encyclopedia, the first newspaper advertisement is the English language was printed in a London paper in 1625. Was it an ad for food? For Clothing? Not at all! It advertised a new book.
The career of Reginald Cakebread, ace Australian bucking bronco rider, has received a slight setback. While teaching his small niece how to ride her rocking horse, he fell off and broke his collarbone.
50 Years Ago – July 18, 1974
At a recent meeting of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce, Composite High School Principal Harry Chomik outlined activities in the educational field. He was pleased to announce that Vegreville had been selected as one of the locations to participate in the Education Canada program. He said, “Education Canada is an exchange program involving the travel of senior secondary school students. The pilot project is to start during the 1974-75 school year. 34 members of 4-H Clubs in Northeastern Alberta left on Monday morning for Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island on an exchange trip that will last until July 26th. The members attending are from the Counties of Beaver, Bonnyville, Lac La Biche, Lamont, Smoky Lake, Minburn, St. Paul, Two Hills, Vermilion, and Wainwright.
The Vegreville ladies’ fastball team (Veg-Jets) sponsored by the Prince Edward Hotel won the ladies’ fastball tournament at Two Hills.
A most unusual act in the field of ventriloquism and comedy is the billing of Bob King, America’s foremost “master of wooden wit”, traveling under Charlie Bardine’s 1974 grandstand “Follies for 1974.”
25 Years Ago – July 20, 1999
For Beauvallon’s Yackimec family, farming is truly a family affair. Orest and Patricia Yackimec and Emil and Diana Yackimec of J.J.Y Hereford Ranch are winners of the 1999 Farm Family Awards. They were selected by the Farm Family Awards committee at Northlands Park. The brothers and their families have about 2,000 acres under cultivation as well as 130 cattle and 25 sows, farrow to finish. The family has just purchased an additional four-quarters to allow for expansion.
The Red-eye Slo-pitch ball tournament organized by Dr. Brent Sail and his staff, last weekend, raised $3,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network. The full amount raised was donated to the charity. Congratulations go out to Mary Tupechka who became the latest Satellite Bingo winner during Vegreville Lions Bingo in the Chateau Dining Hall. Lion Joe Wasylciw presented Mary with the cheque, a grand total of $33,725.
Close to 100 Alberta 4-H members took part in a high-energy leadership training course near Westerose. Attending the Leadership Through Counseling Seminar at the Alberta 4-H Centre at Battle Lake were Mark Trabysh of Hairy Hill, Dione Litun of Vegreville, and John Babiuk of Two Hills. The week-long training program taught delegates communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Delegates from this camp take their skills to other 4-H camps.
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Christmas in July – Spread the Wealth
Arthur Beaudette
News Advertiser – Opinion
It’s the middle of July and in Canada that means free money! It’s like Christmas at grandmas. Well…not really. A card with some cash from grandma is a gift, the carbon tax rebate some people are getting is merely a form of wealth re-distribution. The feds take money from some, shave a little off the top to expand the federal bureaucracy, put a little in their pockets and send the remainder back to thankful Canadians.
This topic has been beaten to death with the two sides not getting any closer. We just need a LITTLE more tax, making us all broke and we can save the planet from bursting into flames. Now I’m not suggesting that manmade climate change is not real. I’m just practical in my thinking and as I stated last week, Canada could sink into the ocean and it wouldn’t make one iota of difference to the planet. In fact, I’d be willing to bet you could add in the UK, Poland, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and our cousins over in Australia. Combined, the six countries total about the same emissions as India.
If our focus really is on lowering emissions, there are other (some would say better) options than increasing the cost of living for Canadians. All one needs to do is pull their head out of big government thinking where taxation and rules magically fix everything and think more like regular people who have to solve problems without the magic of free money. People have been doing this exact same thing across the country for hundreds of years in various forms.
Innovation. That is something Canadians are very good at. All one needs to do is look at our past to help imagine what the future could be. From innovations we are only just now rediscovering from indigenous cultures to aviation, cutting edge work in robotics, energy, quantum computing and more. North America has gone through its industrial revolution as did much of Europe. If you look at the most technologically advanced nations and you will see that their emissions are typically low. There are outliers, however numbers are always at the mercy of those interpreting them. To really dig down to the details, I recommend the global carbon atlas. It allows you to look at all the numbers, not just the talking points of either side. https://globalcarbonatlas.org/
The simple fact is that some of the largest polluters are still growing their economies and trying to become prosperous. Now if you ask someone in a developing nation if they are more concerned about global warming or feeding their family, you can guess the answer. These people are worried about tomorrow, not if the fossil fuel they use to cook food for their family will impact the climate 10 years from now.
So, what’s better than taxing the population and redistributing that money in a quasi-socialist scheme? It’s rather simple. We will finish that thought next week.
Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
Historic Signing for Atlas CCUS Project
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
On July 8 the Government of Alberta signed a special agreement with Shell and ATCO EnPower allowing those companies the right to inject and store captured carbon dioxide on their lease approximately 45 kilometres east of Edmonton. It is the first carbon storage hub project to convert Phase 1 of their evaluation agreement into a sequestration agreement. A Government of Alberta news release stated, “With the agreement in place, Atlas can now apply for necessary regulatory approvals, including Directive 65 project approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for carbon capture, transportation and subsurface injection activities. Part of this approval process also includes addressing concerns from potentially impacted stakeholders. The AER only approves projects that meet Alberta’s rigorous safety and environmental standards.”
Stephen Velthuizen, Corporate Relations Downstream Lead, Shell Canada, stated that: “The first phase of Atlas, which Shell and ATCO have taken a final investment decision on, is located within Strathcona County. The rest of the Atlas hub area, which is subject to a future investment decision, covers area in
the counties of Beaver, Camrose, Flagstaff, Lamont, Minburn, Two Hills and Wainwright.
We expect more than 1,000 people to work on development, construction, and operations of Shell’s Polaris Carbon Capture project and the first phase of Atlas. Both projects are expected to begin operations toward the end of 2028.
To date, work has been done to understand the geologic storage of areas within the Atlas hub using vertical seismic profiling. In phase 1, more detailed work has progressed to design the pipeline and well facilities to transport and permanently store CO2 captured by Shell’s Polaris project.”
Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals, said, “This is a historic agreement for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) development in our province. We’re moving as quickly as anywhere in the world to develop CCUS, which is a critical tool in meeting our emissions targets. I am confident other hub operators won’t be far behind Atlas to get their projects moving in this new and exciting energy sector.”
Susannah Pierce, President and Country Chair, Shell Canada, said, “Carbon capture and storage is a key technology to help reduce emissions from our own
operations. Alberta is a leader in developing regulations to support CCS development and investment, and this leadership was critical in reaching today’s agreement which enables us to take the important next steps in advancing the Atlas carbon storage hub along with our partner ATCO EnPower.”
ATCO EnPower Chief Operating Officer Bob Myles said, “Carbon capture and storage is vitally important in ATCO’s pathway towards net zero and advancing the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub is proof that Alberta is leading a progressive and balanced energy transition. The ongoing support of the Government of Alberta and the deep expertise of our partners at Shell underscore the joint dedication needed to actively create a lower carbon future.”
Back in 2022, the provincial government selected 25 projects to begin exploring how to develop environmentally safe carbon storage hubs. It is estimating that by 2035, CCUS development is expected to generate approximately $35 billion in investment in Alberta and add up to 21,000 jobs. The province is also exploring other carbon storage scenarios and currently accepting applications for small-scale and remote carbon storage projects.
Volunteers Answer the Call
Revitalization efforts at the Andrew Mini Golf Course are currently underway thanks to local volunteers who are answering the call.
Village of Andrew Chief Administrative Officer Kylie Rude put out the call for volunteers to get the mini golf course in shape to use this summer and Tammy MacDougall was the first to answer that call. Her 18-year-old son Alex is also helping out with the revitalization project that began July late last week.
Tammy saw the notice on the Village of Andrew website and thought to herself, “If I don’t help out who will.” She said Alex will be going to volunteer at the mini golf course a couple days a week this summer.
She also wants to help build the community, and already the generous spirit of other people is coming to the fore, looking around at Carol Dubitz, as well as Anna-Lee Laderoute and her two daughters Tayla and Laramie Furgeson, who were helping paint on July 12.
Tammy has also been
approached by other community minded individuals for donations and is happy to have their support.
“People are passionate and wanting to help.”
She pointed out that the owner of Edith’s Fine Floors will be donating supplies and tiles to repair flooring that was damaged inside the clubhouse this past winter. Someone else has volunteered to rebuild the windmill that was one of the features on the course.
Tammy said she’d like to see a Whitford Lake hole as well as perhaps a clove of garlic, mallard and caboose to reflect the history and culture of the area. As well, a couple of picnic tables would be a nice addition to the area.
They are currently looking for donations of used putters, colourful golf balls, historical décor, duck decoys, outdoor benches, garden décor and landscaping stones, bricks or blocks.
Revitalization efforts are progressing quickly, and she hopes they will be ready to reopen this upcoming weekend if all goes well.
Kylie said, “People are passionate and wanting to help.” The Village of Andrew owns the mini golf course that was originally built and maintained by the Andrew Lions Club until recent years when it turned ownership over to the municipality.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Volunteers from L-R: Tayla Furgeson, Laramie Furgeson, Anna-Lee Laderoute, Carol Dubitz, Tammy MacDougall and Alex Peterson. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Lifelong Military Aspirations Achieved with CAF Enrolment
Saket Sakharikar was attested into the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by Captain Shelby Anderson. (Corporal Matt Bullock, 41 Loyal Edmonton Regiment/Submitted Photo)
military,” said Sakharikar.
Joining 341 RCACS was a natural fit for Sakharikar because it allowed him to achieve his lifelong aspiration of being a CAF member. As an officer, Sakharikar looks forward to contributing to the Cadet Program and being part of the Canadian Armed Forces Family.
Thirty local youth attend 341 RCACS regularly in Vegreville. Sakharikar shared that the cadets, staff, and volunteers care a lot about the squadron, and their efforts and dedication can be seen in all activities that are conducted. “The cadets’ energy not only pumps themselves up but is contagious and pumps up the staff as well.”
Sakharikar shared that the Cadet Program is a “life changing experience” that local youth may enjoy.
Adults are needed to help train, administer, and supervise the local youth. No previous military or cadet experience is required.
Sakharikar was attested into the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) by Captain Shelby Anderson, 341 Mundare, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) Commanding Officer at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 in Vegreville, Alberta on June 11, 2024.
is now a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer Cadet within the Canadian Organizations Administrative and Training Service, a branch of the CAF.
The ceremony signified their formal entry into the CAF and served to reaffirm the sincerity and awareness of the responsibilities that are undertaken with military service.
“I always wanted to be a part of the
Captain Frances Ogilvie
Submitted
Saket
Sakharikar
Honing Soccer Skills
Thirty-two soccer players from the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) U5, U7, U9, and U13 braved the sweltering heat when VMSA partnered with Revolution Soccer Camp (RSC) to host 2024 Summer Soccer Camps from July 9-11 at RJV Soccer Park.
The coaches were Cassandra Canpanella, Max Graham and Jordan Clements based in Ontario. This was the first soccer camp they taught in Alberta.
The 7-14 age group learned basic soccer skills through having fun games. RSC Coach Jordan Clements mentioned they did well with this and it was nice to see their engagement, as well as, the engagement from the community. “It is good to see how much of a good level these soccer players already have.”
The 8-13 years of age went into the ABCs of passing and receiving where
they learned how to pass the ball and create space and advanced skills. RSC Coach Max Graham commented, “They did pretty good.”
The youngest set of players learned technical skills of games with storytelling where kids learned defense and target skills such as shooting, as well as, team building and camaraderie where they gave each other high five’s. RSC Coach Cassandra Canpanella stated, “I am amazed by the skills they already have.”
Communication Director for VMSA Shelley Berry said the coaches are fantastic and they hope to get them back next year; not just for the soccer camp, but also to do some training throughout their Outdoor Soccer Season! “One highlight was the “World Cup”, where the coaches divided the teams into different countries and they played small 15-minute games against all the other countries. It was a great experience and we hope to have more kids next year”
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Players take a well-deserved water break. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Young soccer players participate in the camp. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Back in the Olden Days
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
The ‘olden days’ were recreated for visitors to enjoy during the 51st annual Pysanka Festival in Vegreville from July 5-7. Volunteers were set up in the Pioneer Village to demonstrate stone milling, rope making, flailing, bread making and blacksmithing for visitors to enjoy.
Volunteer David Sen said he always wanted to learn how to bake bread in the outdoor clay ovens and apprenticed for a few years before taking on the role of crew chief this year. It was also the first year they baked cinnamon buns that were a hit with festival goers.
Sen commented that people are interested in learning about the bread making process. It usually takes four to five hours from start to finish to make the bread. They can make 70 loaves of bread and 72 cinnamon buns in one batch.
“We call it (loaf of bread and stick of butter) a Ukrainian Quarter Pounder!” It was definitely a melt in your mouth moment and only took a few minutes for all the bread and buns to be purchased.
John Litun was busy in the stone milling demonstration trailer where he was grinding Brandon Spring Wheat that was donated by local organic farmers Daryl and Pam Cole. He told visitors about the stone milling unit that was made by John Kashman. “He was a local blacksmith who donated it to the Pysanka Festival in the 1970’s.”Litun said after being asked several times to become a volunteer he agreed and took over from the late Steve Orleski who was a longtime volunteer and chief miller for many years.
Bags of whole wheat flour and bran were available to visitors. Typically, Litun said they sell between 100 and 200 bags during the festival.
Rope making was also a popular hands on attraction as visitors got the chance to participate in the process and take home their very own piece of rope as a souvenir.
Stacy Mynzak and Edwin Ahlstrom were kept busy failing. Folks also were given a chance to try it out. The flail, is comprised of two wooden sticks loosely attached with a metal chain. Before mechanization, the threshing of
throughout Western Canada, even guest speaking on the subject at the U of A and multiple cultural dinners and events across Alberta.
wheat and other grains was done by hand, with the swingle or swivel of the flail being beaten against the sheaf to separate the grain from the chaff or screenings.
Mynzak said the practice is still used in Ukraine. One of the visitors, who happened to be from Ukraine, said he was familiar with that practice as recalled having no electricity or running water growing up there. He immigrated to Canada around 11 years of age and is from the Wainwright area.
The Ukrainian Viking Sky Hoffos is an artist, craftsman, musician and healer. He is also does blacksmithing, leatherwork, laser engraving and pysanka paintings. According to his biographical information, his abilities as a blacksmith and leatherworker stemmed from his summers as a Historical Interpreter at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, and has since been a craftsman demonstrator at many cultural events and festivals
Transferring the freshly baked bread out of the outdoor ovens. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Blacksmith Sky Hoffos. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Rope making demonstration. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Revival of Medieval Combat Sports
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Spectators cheered wildly at the Peaceful Jousting Competitions, Skills at Arms, and Heavy Armored Combat Fighting at The Vegreville Medieval Faire and Artisan Market on July 12 to 14 at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds.
The Society of Tilt and Lance Calvary (STALC) presented Jousting and Skills at Arms.
Jousting is an equestrian sport where horseback riders in suits of armour charge at each other striking long, wooden lances that often shatter on contact. The player who shatters the most lances wins.
STALC Jouster Jordan Heron said he has always been fascinated by medieval re-enactments and is passionate about the
simple, frugal lifestyle of this long ago era. He finds jousting a fun sport and horsemanship skills are the key to success.
Jordan admitted that some people are a natural at jousting but it took him four or five years to hone these skills as he just did this part-time, and the more you practice the better you get. “The best part is having a good relationship with your horse and trusting that you both do your job and you will hit your opponent.”
STALC Captain Radar Goddard said when she first saw jousting, she discovered the reason she was put on earth as it is the most weird and wonderful sport. Moving forward, it has been a real adventure.
Radar has been jousting professionally for about 21 years. She explained that horsemanship was the most important
skill and you have to be able to talk to your horse and tell them it is fun to do this. The horse has to be engaged and like what they are doing instead of being made to do it.
“The skills are ongoing to learn. I am always learning new ones.”
Spectator Hayley Friesen said the jousting was fantastic. She loved how the
armour was real and you could hear the sounds and it was clearly practiced and performed professionally. “It was cool to see this live and not just behind a screen.”
The STALC Skills at Arms section had riders showcase their skills and horsemanship with a few challenges.
At the Combat Arena was the Historical Armoured Combat Society of Alberta (HACSA) presented Heavy Armored Combat Fighting shows at the Combat Arena where participants fought on the ground with swords and the contestant with the most hits won.
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Door Service Ltd, Kal Tire - Vegreville, Peak Engine & Compressor Service Ltd - Allan & Kevin Zaparniuk, Beaver Creek CO-OPPetroleum, Twin Lake Ready Mix & Aggregates Ltd, Drever Agencies Inc, DS Radio & Tv - Vegreville, Green Hills Builders, Stealth Bin Products, Highmark Maintenance services, Bruce Hotel, Two Hills Fas Gas, Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd - Bumper to Bumper- Vegreville & Two Hills, Grains Connect, St. Paul Glass, Viking Auction Market Ltd, Kortech Calcium Service Ltd - Mike Holiday - Edmonton,Landale Signs - Dustin MacMillan, Coyote Control Committee, Elkows Enterprises inc, Tom Dwyer Mechanical, Vegreville & District CO-OPShopping Center & Gas Bar, Speedy Septic Tank Service, Ok Tire - Vegreville, Vegreville Glass 2019 Ltd, Soren Odegard, Sandy Lake Custom Cabinets Ltd, Willingdon & District Fish & GameAssociation,NickandMaryCharpko,BrownaltaFarms,AngusDivision,Webb’s Machinery - Vegreville, Ron Chrapko, Brian & Karen Tatarin, FunShine Child Development Centre, Cornerstone CO-OP, Vinny’s Two Hills Registries, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Bela Contract Painter, Sure Shot Wireline Inc, Jiffy Lube, Derek Fox Financial Ltd, JJ Value Drug Mart, Young Fart RV Parts, Vision Credit Union, Carl’s Cuts and Gel Nails, CWB National Leasing - Deborah Greene, Rolling Hill Rodeo Company, UFAFarm & Ranch Supply Store - Two Hills, Double A Trailer & Conquer Industries, G & R Sand & Gravel Ltd, Hill Realty and Allen B Olson Auction Service, Tailor Made Wellness, Land Seed & Agro Services Ltd, Double Bump Seeds, Dunalta Farms Ltd, RMD’s Food Services - Rose Kisilevich, The BPO Elks - Hairy Hill #304,Rge Rd 153 Embroidery & more, 106.5 County, Environmental Metal Works Ltd, JT6 Lewis Cattle Oilers, Two Hills & District Agricultural Society, Wilde Advisors, Elkow Enterprises Inc, Ridgeline Welding, Champion Courier Services Ltd, Martens Auto Shop,Bargain Bras, Artables, Polwy Family, Rona, Vegreville Eye Clinic, Veg Napa, Darcy & Kash Eliuk,Yvonne Prince, All in Farm Services, Lush Lariats, Holly Rocks, Two Hills Pharmacy, County of Two Hills, County of Two Hills Natural Gas Ltd, Cargrill, TrachRodeo,TwoowlsSublimations,AndyLutzak,Agriterra Equipment, Lakeland Power Co-op, Marylin & Gord, ATB FinancialTwo Hills, Peavey Mart,Hairy Hill Elks, Vegreville Auto Body, Vito’s, Snap-on, MLAJackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Georgia’s Beauty Salon, Vegreville Deerland, Two Hills Lions Golf & Country Club, Highland Feeders,FloatingStoneRanch,RgeRd153,Webb’s,Wiebe Insurance Brokers Ltd, Ryan Yakemchuk, Two Hills Great Pizza & Wings, Al Lacusta, Double ATrailers, UFA- Two Hills.
Hairy Hill Rodeo Association would like to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to our 2024 sponsors and donors that helped us bring you the 34th Hairy Hill Rodeo.
to mention a few of our sponsors:
The Jousting Peaceful Competition in action. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Armored Combat fighting in action & the participants. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Lamont Hosts Summerfest Activities
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Lamont Summerfest activities were held July 12 near the recreation centre and featured a variety of activities including: bucket brigade competition, kids’ games, rides in the Fortis bucket, puppeteer and Farmers’ Market.
Town Councillor Dave Taylor entered the bucket brigade competition after being persuaded by council colleague Linda Sieker five minutes before it was slated to start. Taylor said he’d never participated in the event before and credited the youth on his team for winning the fun-filled challenge. It was tough loss for the Lamont County Emergency
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Andrew McDonald, The Painting Fireman, was one of several vendors on hand during the Farmers’ Market. The self-taught landscape artist said he can teach anyone to paint and holds classes at a local studio. McDonald had several of his pieces available for sale during the market.
On July 13, Summerfest Activities continued with a parade and pancake breakfast. The Town of Lamont hosted the parade, which garnered 70 entries, and the Lamont Lions Club hosted the ever popular pancake breakfast.
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According to Wikipedia, the moose is the world’s tallest, largest and heaviest extant species of deer and the only species in the genus Alces. Currently, the greatest populations of moose in the world occur in Canada. This moose was spotted adjacent to Highway 15, approximately five kilometres east of Lamont on July 12. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Artist Andrew McDonald with some of his work. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Top Photos: Bucket Brigade competition. Below: Horse play before the competition. Bottom Left: Winning team members: Rachel Taylor, Chance Berg, Erik Taylor and Dave Taylor. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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Good Times at 30th Annual Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo
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Setting attendance records is nothing new for the Lamont & District Agricultural Society. The latest record was broken this past weekend as nearly 5,000 spectators attended the 30th Annual Summer Sizzler Rodeo at Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds.
Ag Society Vice President and Rodeo Chair Shelley Loren stated, “We saw close to 5,000 guests this year. On Saturday there was approximately 3,200 and on Sunday approximately 1,800.” Loren said attendance continues to grow every year as they offer everything from the Kids Rodeo to two rodeo performances to the ever popular Combine Crunch and steak supper and dance Saturday evening.
As to which is the most popular event, Loren replied, “I can’t single out one event, however everyone loves Ricky Ticky, our entertainer.”
One added attraction to this year’s Summer Sizzler Rodeo was a special performance of Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) mounted troop on Saturday afternoon.
The Combine Crunch went Saturday evening with the finals set for late Sunday afternoon. While a three peat wasn’t in the cards for Ethan Nimchuk, he did place third in the standings behind Dakota Procyk. Tom Hoculak was crowned the winner. Micheal Mastin was the winner of the grudge match.
ning when Ethan’s combine rolled over on its side. Fortunately, he wasn’t injured. His combine started and he advanced to the showdown on Sunday. Christian’s combine took a bad hit on Saturday that put him out of contention.
They put a lot of long hours, working day and night to prepare for the Combine Crunch, and hopefully they’ll be back next year. They say they couldn’t have done it without the support of their family and sponsors.
The Kids Rodeo was very popular as well with a total of 40 contestants. The regular rodeo saw 384 contestants. The event is sanctioned by the Lakeland Rodeo Association.
According to unofficial results:
Saddle Bronc: Stuart Milne
Bareback Riding: Jace Lomheim
Bull Riding: Jestin Jacklin
Team Roping: Koby Ziemmer and Dawson Pratt
Steer Wrestling: Dayton Roworth
Tie Down Roping: Randon Ross
Ladies Breakaway: Peri Phillips
Junior Barrel Racing: Payton Cutul
It was the first time Ethan Nimchuk’s brothers Christian and Braydon competed at the event. While it was nerve wracking for other family members. There were a few anxious moments on Saturday eve-
Junior Bull Riding: Jestin Jacklin
Novice Horse Riding: Hale Mason
Junior Breakaway: Cruz Lillico
Pee Wee Barrels: Kenlee Crowe
Combine Crunch action July 13. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
Saddle Bronc competitor. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Cole Schmidt competing in steer wrestling. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Saddle Bronc competitor Ben Fogarty. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Kinsella Bullarama Marks 25th Anniversary
July 10th marked the 25th Anniversary of the Kinsella Bullarama. Around 600 fans came to celebrate the important milestone made possible by members of the Bullarama Committee that falls under the umbrella of the Kinsella Recreation & Agricultural Society.
Volunteer Shelyce Morrison remarked that 21 out
of the 25 years, there’s been a thunder storm during the event. This year they were spared from that, but the sweltering heat was definitely a factor during the performance as the bulls were especially fierce with five of the 19 bull riders hanging on for successful rides and garnering important points on the Professional Bull Riders Canada (PBR) leader board.
Each cowboy had two chances to earn points during PBR Canada’s fifth touring event of the season at the Kinsella Gravel Dome. Even though Cody Coverchuk was bucked off by Wicked Water in the first round, he regained his winning form in the second round to earn 87.5 points aboard Langham Kid.
Coverchuk , who hails from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, earned 27 national points to retain the No. 1 rank in the race for the 2024 PBR Canada championship. Currently, there are 11 more events on this season’s schedule. If Coverchuk wins the 2024 he would tie three-time PBR Canada Champion Aaron Roy from Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.
Following his last ride of the night, Coverchuk was asked what had changed between the first and second ride of the night, and he responded by saying, “Nothing. The mindset is still the same. I guess, me, and the bull have a real long history and I had a real positive attitude going into the second ride…I guess the bull just wanted me to win today.”
The event also featured the ever popular Wild Pony Race that was won by Winn Grover, Hunter
At another outdoor site, The Celtic world came to life with mirthful, interactive fun when Angus and Dolina helped the audience learn Scottish Gaelic and led them in a variety of Scottish dancing.
Children’s eyes were open wide in wonder as they watched and exclaimed, ‘wow’ during Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg.
Scott Campbell could be found capturing the perfect reenactment as he roamed the area as a bard and professional storyteller. All the people he encountered listened attentively to his tales from long ago. This represented medieval society as there were no movies or television. There were no newspapers or radios to obtain news and the internet was unheard of. Some people with this talent made their living this way during medieval times.
A few younger children were hesitant to enter The Red Stags of Red Deer presented Fight the Knight section where participants could challenge themselves to combat fighting with a harmless plastic sword. But after they went through and fought, they shouted that it was so cool!
Attendee Kristie Lochhead said she enjoyed the entire event because the setup was wellplanned and the vendors were super nice. “I enjoyed talking to everyone and liked getting pictures of the others dressing up. The food was great, too.”
The event was presented by Medieval Faires Canada.
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For the first time in the Kinsella Bullarama’s 25 year history, a contingent of ten soldiers from Camp Wainwright were able to partake in the opening ceremony. Jim MacAulay with the Veterans Association Food Bank accepted a cheque for $1,000 from Mac McKie and another $1,000 cheque from Curtis Anderson, founder of the Courage Canada Trail Ride. Local quilter Jean Hinecker presented the Quilt of Valour to MacAulay.
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The Outdoor Artisan Market. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Attendees sporting costumes from the medieval period. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Bull rider in the thick of the battle.
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NOTICE
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27
ATTENTION LANDOWNERS
2024 ROADSIDE MOWING PROGRAM
The County of Minburn No. 27 Agricultural Service Board would like to announce that we will be commencing our 2024 Roadside Mowing Program. The program will consist of mowing all road allowance with up to a fifteen foot cut from the shoulder into the ditch. Persons wishing to cut hay on a road allowance need to complete all cutting prior to the mowing contractor's arrival. If hay has been cut and is in swath, mowers will go around that swathed ditch however all standing grass will be mowed with absolutely no exceptions. No Mowing will take place under this program prior to August 1, 2024.
If crop is seeded on road grade (shoulder to the toe of slope), it will be mowed. No exceptions.
For further information please contact the Operations Department at 780-632-2082 ext. 3
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 NOTICE
ANNUAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RE-INSPECTIONS
Assessors from Municipal Assessment Services Group Inc. are conducting annual property assessment re-inspections on behalf of the County of Minburn No. 27 starting July 2024. Areas of Year 2024 Re-Inspection Cycle are as follows:
= Townships 50, 51, 52, 53 Range 13
= Townships 50, 51, 52 Range 14
= Brookwood Estates
Assessors conduct an annual re-inspection and review 20% of properties in order to ensure property assessment data is accurate and current as part of the 5 Year Re-Inspection Cycle Program.
As part of the annual assessment work, Assessors will also be visiting select properties until the end of December where a new subdivision has been
completed, new construction has been started or is ongoing, or new permits have been issued.
Please be aware that assessors will be on-site, taking exterior pictures of assessable buildings, and walking properties involved, as authorized in the Municipal Government Act Section 294. They will not require access into your home or buildings.
Assessors will be in marked vehicles with the Municipal Assessment Services Group Inc. logo on doors and will also be wearing photo ID under the same name.
All inspections will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If property owners have any questions, they are encouraged to call the Assessor’s office 1-780939-3310.
Grandfathering Determination Confined Feeding Operation
Urichuk Farms Ltd. has requested the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to complete a grandfathering determination for their confined feeding operation (CFO). The CFO is located on NW 3-55-15 W4M in Two Hills County of Alberta. The NRCB’s will determine the grandfathered facilities, livestock type, and livestock capacity of the CFO as it existed on January 1, 2002.
The NRCB invites you to provide input on the grandfathered status of this operation, its livestock capacity, and facilities as they existed on January 1, 2002. Urichuk Farms Ltd. has stated that its grandfathered livestock capacity is 1,850 beef feeders. This notice is provided to invite input on the grandfathering determination and not on the merits of the approval application.
Filing a Response
Any person who has knowledge about the size and status of the CFO on or around January 1, 2002 is invited to submit a written response with this information to the NRCB. The response must be received by the NRCB on or before 4:30 pm on August 15, 2024 Responses should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the responses will be sent to the applicant Responses submitted regarding the application may be posted on the NRCB’s public website, as they are public records and are non-confidential.
Your written response should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, and details about your knowledge of the operation as it relates to the facilities, livestock type, and livestock capacity of the CFO on or around January 1, 2002. You may also file an application for directly affected party status at this time.
Viewing the Information
A complete copy of the information filed under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on the NRCB website at www.nrcb.ca (under Confined Feeding Operations / Notice of Approval and Registration Applications). The information will also be available for in-person viewing at the Morinville office of the NRCB by appointment. If you require further information, please contact the inspector listed below.
Tracey Krenn, Inspector
303, 4920 – 51 St Red Deer AB T4N 6K8
tracey.krenn@nrcb.ca
403-318-8199
The closing date for submissions: 4:30 pm on August 15, 2024 Dated at Morinville AB, on July 17, 2024
Notice
Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the online Common Project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number 10989, or, under the NPP File Number 2024-612784 a description of the following work, its site and plans:
• Bridge Rehabilitation
• Temporary Platform across Vermilion River at Two Hills, AB in front of lot number BF 1031, Hwy 36, south of the 45 Ave intersection
Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to:
Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 344 Edmonton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 0P6
Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it.
However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.
Posted at Two Hills, Alberta this 17th day of July, 2024 Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
DEVELOPMENT NOTICE
County Of Two Hills No. 21
DP 40 2024 SE 5 55 6 4 8 km (5 miles) northeast of the Hamlet of Derwent Agriculture (A) District Discretionary Use: Commercial Animal Boarding Facility
For more information or to view details on DP 40 2024, please contact the Development Officer, at 780-657-3358.
Persons wishing to appeal any of the above decisions must do so by filing a written “NOTICE OF APPEAL” to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), Box 490, TWO HILLS, Alberta, T0B 4K0, together with the partially refundable appeal fee (if successful) of $300.00 no later than July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The appeal letter should indicate the development permit number, your name, phone number (land or cell), mailing and email address, and the reason(s) for your appeal. Gary Buchanan, RPP Development Officer Permit Number: Legal Land Description: General Location: Land Use District: Use Type: Proposed Development:
DEVELOPMENT NOTICE
County Of Two Hills No. 21
Permit Number: Legal Land Description: General Location: Land Use District: Use Type:
Proposed Development:
DP 70 2015 Reassigned 2024 SW 28 53 10 4 7 km south of the Hamlet of Morecambe Agriculture (A) District
Discretionary Use: Natural Resource Development
Expand an existing approved Gravel Operation
For more information or to view details on DP 70 2015 Reassigned 2024, please contact the Development Officer, at 780-657-3358. The following Development Permit was approved in
Persons wishing to appeal any of the above decisions must do so by filing a written “NOTICE OF APPEAL” to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), Box 490, TWO HILLS, Alberta, T0B 4K0, together with the partially refundable appeal fee (if successful) of $300.00 no later than July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The appeal letter should indicate the development permit number, your name, phone number (land or cell), mailing and email address, and the reason(s) for your appeal.
Gary Buchanan, RPP Development Officer
