Vegreville News Advertiser - July 17, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 29

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019

Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo

See story on page 14 Matthias Barter’s Concert

RCMP Charge Seven

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RCMP files from July 8 - 14 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 8 00:39 – Caller reported cattle on the road on Hwy 857. Members attended and found approximately 30 cows on the road. The landowner was contacted and came out to deal with the livestock.

05:09 - Report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the side of the road and the 2 individuals were trying to flag people down asking for gas. Members located the vehicle and the occupants. Upon investigation, it was found that they had taken their father’s vehicle without permission. Neither had valid drivers licenses and both had been drinking.

The 19-year-old driver blew a warning on a roadside screening device. The driver was issued voluntary penalties for operating a vehicle without holding a valid license, failing to provide proof of insurance, and failing to provide proof of registration. The vehicle was towed.

09:07 – Report of a mischief to a commercial property in Vegreville. There were windows broken but no? entry was gained. It is unknown what caused the damage. Under investigation.

14:17 – Report of theft of food by a camper who is staying at the Vegreville campground. No formal statement provided. Reporting for information purposes.

July 9 08:26 – Report of a male with stolen bicycles. Complainant indicated that he observed someone on a bicycle with two more in tow. The complainant confronted the male and stated the stories did not make sense. Members

attended and after an investigation determined that the subject of the complaint was transporting the bikes to the rightful owners legitimately.

phone, unclothed, coming down off of street drugs with an open jar of dill pickles on the floor beside him. The complainant stated he was trying to flush out his eyes but did not have any milk so thought that the pickle vinegar would be a good alternative. Medical assistance was declined.

22:34 – Members on patrol recorded a driver traveling 145 kmph on Hwy 16.

The vehicle was stopped, and the member observed open liquor in the vehicle.

The driver admitted to drinking and then failed a roadside screening test.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation. Two breath samples were provided at the detachment and the results were 0.09 and 0.08. The subject was later released.

July 10

13:55 – Report from St. Joseph’s hospital regarding a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Members investigated and it was determined that the injured youth had accidentally shot himself with a small-calibre firearm. The injuries were not life-threatening, however, the youth was flown via STARS to the Stollery Hospital for care.

16:53 – Traffic stop conducted. The driver failed to provide a certificate of registration. Voluntary penalty for $233 was issued.

17:44 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the driver did not have a valid operators license. A voluntary penalty of $310 was issued.

19:50 – 911 call from a male to report that he had been sprayed in the face with something. Members attended and found the complainant, on the

13:54 – Report by a local insurance company of a scam call. A client was in their office and indicated that they had received a recorded message from “VISA” stating that they needed to pay their bill or be “cut off”. The caller ID showed that the originating number was the insurance company who did NOT make the phone call. They were referred to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

21:20 – Report of a suspicious black Dodge truck parked on 52nd Street in Vegreville with the occupants behaving suspiciously. Members made patrols and pulled the vehicle over downtown.

The vehicle was not registered or insured. The vehicle was towed and the driver was charged accordingly.

July 11

09:13 – Report for theft of fuel from a residence in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that his vehicle was parked at the back of his property. After realizing that the fuel was missing he noticed tire tracks beside his vehicle and also spoke to his neighbour who indicated he had heard a vehicle around 3:00 am. Under investigation.

July 12

02:06 – While in patrol, a member recorded a vehicle traveling at 148 kmph in a 100km zone on Hwy 631. At traffic stop was conducted and the driver from Edmonton was issued voluntary penalties of $450 for excessive speed and $310 for driving without holding a valid operators license. The vehicle was towed.

08:00 – Members executed a Mental

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AUCTIONS TUES., JULY 16TH - 4:00 P.M. - KEITH & DORIS YUILL - PH: 780-906-7012 (Jeremy) From Barrhead, 22 km S on Hwy 33 to Twp Rd 570, 9.6 km W to RR 42 & 1/2 mi South SAT., JULY 20TH - 10:30 A.M. - KEN CHERKAWSKI & FORMER ASSETS OF RUSSEL CHERKAWSKY PH: 780-736-2359 From Radway on Hwy 28, 1.5 mi W to RR 210, 1 mi S & 1/2 mi W

CAse iH 7120 mAgnUm; 2WD; 3 Hyd; Dual PTO; PS; 5145 hrs ● 1981 IHC 1086; 2WD; 3 Hyd; Dual PTO; New Clutch; c/w Ezee-On 110 FEL ● iHC 856; 2WD; 2 Hyd; 2 PTO; 6070 hrs ● McCormick W6 c/w Farmhand ● Approx 1949 AC; Gas ● Case 446 Lawn Tractor c/w Mower, Rototiller & Blade TILLAGE & SEEDING Case IH 4600 - 25’ CUlTiVAToR c/w 3 Bar Tines ● Case IH 3850 - 20’ Cushion Gang Disc ● IHC 24’ - 645 V.Chisel ● IHC 6 Btm Plow ● IHC 510 End Whl Seed Drill; VG ● Calhoun 1 Ton Fertilizer spReADeR ● 12’ Seed Broadcaster ● Fertilizer Divide Box ● 25’ Back on Drill Trans ● Brandt 60’ T/A spRAyeR c/w 750 Gal Poly Tank; Hyd Pump; Wind Cones ● Diam Harrow Drawbars Versatile 400 - 15’ Swather ● IHC PTO Sickle Mower ● MM 5 Bar Hay Rake ● HAYING & HARVEST NH 269 Sq Baler ● Allied Auto Bale Stooker c/w Gas Eng ● Walinga 510 Chrome Vac ● Westfield 10”x51’ PTO Swing Auger ● FK 7”x36’ Auger c/w Eng ● SAS 6”x24’ & 6”x30’ Augers ● 4 Btm Plow ● MH 5.6’ Surflex TRUCKS & CAR 1974 DoDge 600 s/A gRAin TRUCk c/w 15’ Armand B&H; Roll Tarp; 58,525 mi ● 1959 gmC 9380 S/A c/w 10’ Wood B&H ● 1996 Dodge 150 1/2 Ton; Reg Cab; Long Box ● 1966 DoDge polARA; Low Miles GRAIN BINS Westeel 6 Ring on Wood Floor ● 3 Westeel 5 Ring on Wood Floors ● 5 Wooden 12’x14’ Grain Bins plUs QUAnTiTy oF AnTiQUes & misC CONSIGNED JD 5200 Tractor; 562 hrs VERY CLEAN, SHEDDED EQUIPMENT TRACTORS

TUES., JULY 30TH - 1:00 P.M. - COUNTY OF TWO HILLS - PH: 780-657-2499 Two Hills - 200 Yds North of Hwy 36/45 Junction

2 - 2014 ToyoTA TUnDRA Crew Cabs ● 2007 Ford Econoline 15 Pass. Van ● 2010 Ford F250 Ext Cab; 4x4 ● 2004 Dodge 1500; 4x4 ● 2007 Ford F250; 4x4; Body Damage ● 2006 Ford F600 Gravel Truck c/w 1 Ton Knuckle Picker ● 1990 & 2000 Ford’s; 4x4 ● 1981 JD Liftmaster 6000 FoRkliFT ● 1992 Ford 1320 FWA Tractor c/w Mower ● 2008 Double A 30’ G/N Trailer ● 2002 Double A Trailer c/w 2 Tidy Tanks & Air Compressor ● Double A Steamer Trailer c/w Hotsy & Tanks ● Amida Light Tower ● Unitized Asphalt pATCHing box ● Tenco 11 Slide In Sander ● 11’ Snow Blade ● 6 - Grader Push Blades ● 6 Double Wall FUel TAnks ● 15 hp Devilbiss Compressor AnD moRe THURS., AUG 1ST - FARM AUCTION FOR DALE FEDORUK - MUNDARE - PH: 403-588-2936 From Mundare 4 miles North on Hwy 855 then 7 miles East on Twp Rd 542

TUES., JULY 23RD - BILL SERBAN - PH: 780-258-0095 - 3 mi West of Smoky Lake to RR 180

2016

3327 HOURS

45’

TRACTORS JD 9200; 4WD; CAHR; 4 Hyd; Rtn Line; 12 Spd Std; 5901 hrs; SN #S001510 ● JD 4640; CAHR; 3 Hyd; 2 PTO; Quad Shift; 3327 hrs; SN #H005624R ● IHC 844S; 2WD; Dual Hyd; PTO; 2575 hrs ● Zetor 7745 FWA; Open Stn; 3 Hyd; 3 pth c/w Ezee-On 70 FEL; Eng Issues TILLAGE & SEEDING JD 1820 - 45’ AiR DRill; 12” Dbl Shoot c/w JD 1900 430 bu 3 Comp Air Cart ● Hutchmaster 30’ Dbl Wing DisC; New Bearings Last Fall ● JD 24’ Vibra Shank c/w 3 Bar Tines ● Craig Breaking Plow ● Allied 45’ - 15 Sec Harrow Drawbar ● nH sF216 - 100’ spRAyeR; 1600 Gal; GPS; Foam Marker HAYING & HARVEST JD 9650 sTs Combine c/w Swathmaster PU; 2497 Sep & 3502 Eng hrs; SN #S686032; Field Ready ● 1981 JD 625F 25’ Flex HeADeR on Trans c/w PU Reels ● Hesston 6450 - 21’ gAs sWATHeR c/w UII PU Reels; 3690 hrs; SN #3811 ● Heston 1160 - 14’ HyDRosWing Haybine ● JD 1209 - 9’ Haybine; Needs Roller Repair ● Oliver 5 Bar Rake ● NH 660 Rnd Baler ● JD 5’ - 3 pth Rough Cut Mower ● Case 7’ Sickle Mower ● Ferg 2 Btm TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1996 IHC 9200 T/A 3 pth Plow ● Husq 245424 hp Lawn Tractor; 54” Deck Tractor; 187” WB; Fifth Whl; 475 hp Det; 18 Spd; 110648 km; $10,000 Eng WO Last Year ● 2016 - 36’ Emerald T/A Air Ride Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarp ● 1986 Ford S/A Cab Over; 429 Gas; 5+2; c/w 16’ Wood B&H ● Chev C65 T/A; 17’ SWS Steel B&H; Roll Tarp; 37367 mi ● 1971 Ford 600 S/A Grain Truck; 16’ Wood B&H; 46028 mi; $3000 WO on Wiring & Brakes ● 1967 Chev 1 Ton; 10’ Wood B&H; Not Running AUGERS & BINS 6 Westeel 3650 bu on hoppers; As New ● 4 - 5 hp 220 V Aeration Fans ● 4 Ring Butler on Wood Floor ● Brandt 8”x46’ Auger c/w Eng & Mover ● FK 10”x70’ Auger c/w Remote Hyd Swing ● Sak 7”x41’ c/w 20.5 hp Subaru Eng; Bin Sweep Attach ● WF 7”x46’ c/w 15 hp ● WF 10”x61’ MISC 1400 bu Liq Manure Vac Tank c/w Beatty Pump ● 26” Duals for MF Combine Swing Auger ● New WF Hopper for Swing Auger ● New 10”x20’ Port Tarp Garage ● 1350 Gal Poly Water Tank ● 6 1/2 Rolls of 4’ Tree Island Paige Wire ● 3 Rolls of 4’ Predator Paige Wire ● Chem Handler II CONSIGNED - PH: 780-222-9394 MF 240 - 3 pt Tractor; 1600 hrs; c/w FEL & Rototiller ● Hotsy Washer; Gas Eng

JULY 26TH & 27TH - TWO DAY COLLECTOR TRACTOR & ANTIQUES - PH: 403-823-9370 From Drumheller 12 km E on Hwy 576 to Hwy 849, 2 km S & 1/2 mile W (RR29-19105)

TRACTORS 1996 CAse iH 9350 - 4WDr; SN #JEE0036164; Tuned to 350 hp; 5450 hrs; Sync Shift 12/3; 4 Remotes; Trimble GPS & EZ Steer; 4 Way Leon 15’ Blade ● 1980 Versatile 555 - 4WD; 3900 hrs; 210 hp; Duals 18.4 x 38 (40%); 4 Remotes ● 1982 CAse 2390 - 2WD; 5590 hrs; Powershift; Transmission Rebuilt; 2 Remotes & Return; Duals VG; Inside Duals & Front Tires ● 1981 IH 1486 - 2WD; 7010 hrs; 162 hp; Duals; 540/1000 PTO; 3 Remotes; c/w Dual 3100 Loader ● 1982 Case 1190 Utility Tractor; 1790 hrs; 47 hp; 540 PTO; 3 pth; 2 Remotes; Ezee-On 2060 Loader ● Case DC4 ● 1980 mAssey FeRgUson 265 Utility Tractor; 1870 hrs; 66 hp; Perkins 4 Cyl Diesel; 2 Remotes; ROPS ● 2000 bobCAT 873; SN #514140579; AC; Deutz 73 hp; 2490 hrs; Bucket; 2300 lb Lift; Joystick Controls ● 94” Bobcat Skid Steer Blade ● Pallet Forks for FEL ● Westward Bale Fork AIR DRILL & TILLAGE 2006 JoHn DeeRe 1820 AiR DRill; 45’; 4.5” Metal Packers; Dutch Precision Openers; Paired Row; 10” Spacing; NH3 Kit; All New Hoses ● Flexicoil 2320 TBT Tank; Double Chute; Manifold Rebuilt; New Auger; Cameras ● Degelman 2000 Field Cultivator; 45’; 4” Furrowers; 75% Remaining ● 2015 DegelmAn lR76-45 lAnDRolleR; 45’; New; Bought Jan 2016 ● ezee-on Tandem Disc; 22’; All Bearings Recently Replaced; Disc Size 22” ● Rite Way 80-55 Jumbo HeAVy HARRoWs with 32-55 Valmar ● Blanchard HL 60’ Harrows c/w Coil Packers ● Case 8 Btm Plow ● Leon 35’ Ammonia Cult; 15” Spacing; Dutch 3/4” Carbide Tips; John Blue Meter ● Leon 27’ Cult ● IH 12’ 100 P.Drill ● AS NEW 12’ Box Scraper/Leveler HARVEST & SPRAYER 2006 CAse iH 8010 AFx; SN #HAJ106429; 2018 Eng & 1480 Threshing hrs; GY Duals 20.8Rx42; AFX Rotor; Pro 600; GPS Rec; 2016 PU Platform; Has a Current Inspection ● 2010 CAse iH 2010 - 30’ Rigid Straight Cut Platform with PU Reel; Lifter Guards ● Bergen 3600HT Header Transport ● 1999 RogAToR 854 - 90’ spRAyeR; 3250 hrs; Poly 800 Gal Tank; Midtech GPS; Tridekon Dividers (Front); 320x90R46 Rubber; Raven 450; Spray Test, Auto ● Rogator 854 Spare Tire & Rim ● Chem Handler II with 2” Plumbing TRUCKS & TRAILERS 1997 FReigHTlineR FlD112s TAnDem; Cummins M11E-370 hp; 78,104 km; Eaton 13 Speed; Nordic Hoist; Silage Box 20x8.5x5 ● 1998 VolVo Vn TRACToR; Volvo 425 hp; 10 Spd; 411,841 km & 9980 hrs; CVIP Exp 2018 ● 1991 iH 4900 TRUCk; 466 Eng; 378,803 km; Single Axle; Deck Truck 17’ x 8’; Fifth Wheel; Air Bag Suspension ● 1986 GMC 3500 Reg Cab Dually; Camper Special; 454 Eng; 4 Speed ● 2008 DoepkeR GB114008S TRiAxle gRAin TRAileR; 88,250 km; 44’ Long; CVIP Expired 2018; Newer Tarp; Agremote Remote Gates; Mich Rubber ● 1994 Alta Lite Alum sToCk TRAileR; 22’ plus 7’ G/N; 2 x 7000 lb Axles GRAIN HANDLING 2004 UnVeRFeRTH Brent GT 640 Gravity Grain Cart ● Unverferth 375 (400 bu) Gravity Grain Cart ● 2 - Butler 14’ Corrugated on Miller Hopper with Skid & Aeration Tube; 2200 bu ● 1- Butler 14’ Corrugated on Wooden Floor; 1550 bu ● 2 - Grain Guard 3 hp In-Line Aeration Fans; IL-18-3-1 (2006 & 2009) ● 2 - Keho 2 hp Centrifugal Aeration Fans ● 2 - Wheatland 1512 ESK Hopper Bins; 2100 bu ● 919 Grain Tester with Scale ● Sakundiak Auger HD7-37; Kohler 16 hp Gas Eng ● Sakundiak Auger HD8-1000 (8” x 33’); Robin Subaru EH65-22 hp Eng; Winter Kit ● Westfield Auger 8”x31’ ● Westfield PTO Auger; 10”x61’ ● Wheatheart Trans Auger with Hyd Drive plUs yARD, 3 pT eQUip & misC DAle FeDoRUk RAn A VeRy oRgAnizeD neAT FARming opeRATion. All eQUipmenT HAs been FResHly seRViCeD.

THURS., AUG 1ST - SELLING FOR RON & ADELE BILYK - PH: 780-603-1348

sAle sTARTs WiTH gooD smAlleR AnTiQUes ● Stationaries ● Telephones ● Saws ● Lamps ● Baby Carriages ● Furniture ● Shoe Repair ● TelepHone line sTReTCHeR ● Tools ● Crocks ● Cream Cans ● Cupboard ● Saddles ● Harness ● Buggies ● High Gear Wagons ● Planes ● Stoves ● 14 - Washing Machines ● Wool Carder ● Sewing Machines ● Scales ● Bowling Pins SELLING SAT., JULY 27TH - 9 A.M. TRACTORS & CATS Quantity of Tractor & Vehicle Parts ● 2 - A.C.’s; #9206 & #9706 ● 1920 Case 1832 - #55051 CRoss moToR; Restored ● Minneapolis 17-30 Type Cross Motor ● 2 - Hart Parr’s CRoss moUnTs ● IH W6 & W9’s ● 2 - McCormick W30’s (1935) ● McCormick #TG95928 ● sAmson Model M ● WAllis M. Harris #50307 ● Twin City #150893 ● 1949 TD9 Cable Dozer ● 1954 D4 c/w Dozer & Winch; #7U722 ● sUnsHine Combine ● IHC 503 Combine ● IBEC Grain Dryer CARS & TRUCKS 2 - 1912 Model T’s; #7860113; Restored ● 1919 Fageol Cab & Chassis ● 1920’s Chev Model 7220 ● 1928 Chev Sedan ● 2 - 1928 Chev 1 Tons ● 1939 Dodge Sedan Body; #100C ● 1935 Dodge Brothers 2 Ton ● 1949 & 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedans ● 1951 Chev 4 Dr ● 1951 Chev 2 Ton ● 1951 Dodge 3 Ton ● 1960s Chev 3 Ton ● 1965 Plymouth Fury 4 Dr ● 1971 Chev 1/2 Ton ● 1977 Chev 3500 ● 1981 Chev Crew Cab 2500 MISC Tractor & Vehicle Manuals ● Parts Vehicles ● Old Cement Mixers ● Water Well Drilling Machine ● Skidoos ● Old Farm Equipment OVERNIGHT CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED

2014 - 873 HRS

36’ - 288 HRS

2013 - 61’

1102 HOURS

2535 HOURS

SELLING FRI., JULY 26TH - 10 A.M.

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TRACTORS & HARVEST EQUIP 2014 JD s680 Combine; 873 Threshing & 1234 Eng hrs; SN #SPD0765024; Starfire 3000 GPS; Front Duals; Prem Chopper; Will be gReen ligHTeD ● JD 630D DRApeR HeADeR; PU Reels; Pea Auger; Fact Trans; Used 3 Seasons ● 2014 CHAllengeR 36’ sWATHeR; 288 Cutting & 368 Eng hrs; GPS Ready; One Owner; SN #9740Z01079 ● 2013 moRRis 8370 61’ Dbl sHooT AiR DRill; Blockage Monitor; c/w 370 Eight Series XL 450 bu - 3 Comp Tank; Contour 2 Ind Shanks; Carbide Tipped; New Air Hose; SN #373131206 ● 2007 VeRs 2335 - 4WD Tractor; 2535 hrs; 12 Spd; P. Shift; 42” Duals; 4 Hyds; Plumbed for Air Drill; Rear Weights; Outback GPS ● 2012 nH T7235 mFWD Tractor; 1102 hrs; 18 Spd; Shuttle Shift; Joy Stick; WAAS GPS; c/w 850TL Loader & Grapple; 3 pth; Rear 3 pt Cntrl ● Q/A Pallet Forks for 850TC Loader TRUCKS & AUGERS 1998 peTeRbilT; Cat 435 hp; 10 Spd; c/w 20’ Steel B&H; Roll Tarp; Harsh Twin Cyl Hoist; 1,096,013 km; Rear Cntrls ● 1978 Chev SA c/w Twin Cyl Hoist; Steel Box; 366; 5&2 Spd ● 1980 IH TAnDem; 466 Diesel; 10 Spd; 102,388 km; Recent WOs; Twin Cyl Hoist; Aux Hyds ● Brandt 10”x60’ Swing Away Auger; Bin Alert THE BILYK’S HAVE RETIRED FROM FARMING

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Hypocrisy or Business as Usual?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It is hard to believe that professional politicians are in any way naive or uninformed. Once they set foot in the hallowed halls of Ottawa, they are quickly brought up to speed.

So if it’s not naivety, it must be either hypocrisy or just business as usual.

From the Liberal web site...

“We will close political financing loopholes.

“When fixed election date legislation was introduced, it left a loophole that allows unlimited spending in the period before an election is called. That creates an uneven playing field.”

They came good on this promise with the Election Modernization Act which limits the amount parties can spend before the campaign begins. This came into effect on Sunday, June 30th.

Unfortunately, they conveniently forgot about one other loophole. The one they are using right now before the upcoming election has been called.

Last week the Prime Minister promised that on Friday morning he would make “an announcement about the building of the TMX pipeline”. Conveniently he trav-

Name: Bella Davis Likes: my cats, summer Dislikes: tomatoes, the fiddle

eled to Alberta on our tax dollars for the Calgary Stampede (another dress-up event) and this important announcement.

Unfortunately, Trudeau, Natural Resource Minister Amarjeet Sohi, and other important Liberal members had no such announcement to make. They did, however, use the time with media to do a little campaigning; voicing his opinion that “Conservative politicians are choosing to play a high degree of politics, including bringing up threats to national unity, which we categorically reject.”

The night before he also managed to hold an event that looked a lot like a campaign rally in Edmonton. His next stops included a trip down highway two where he visited a diner with Liberal MP Kent Hehr and later private meetings. The next day PM Trudeau was scheduled to attend a reception for Liberal Party donors at a Stampede event.

As luck would have it, all these campaign-like events fell conveniently around “official” government business so our tax dollars would happily cover many of the bills.

A few days prior, Trudeau was in Quebec with anti-pipeline activist Steven Guilbeault, the Liberals’ new candidate in the Montreal riding of Laurier. He likely left that part out in his talks with TMX pipeline workers.

Unfortunately for Canadians, it doesn’t end there. Former Liberal politician and recently fired ambassador to China, John McCallum recently had an interview with the South China Morning Post. In that interview, he revealed that he has been warning his contacts in the Chinese foreign ministry. What could he possibly be warning a communist government about? Well, the evil Conservatives of course!

McCallum pressed the Chinese to ease up on trade punishments on Canada because doing so “will help the Conservatives,” who “are much less friendly to China than the Liberals.” Rather than anything “more negative against Canada,” he suggests, “it would be nice if things will get better between now and the election.”

Now, you don’t need to read between the lines to see that McCallum is trying to encourage communist China to act in such a way that will help the Liberal Party in the upcoming election. What those actions are, we are yet to see.

Of course, Liberal politicians are not the only ones to act this way. They are simply the ones hitting the news in the past week. I welcome our readers to send examples of what they have seen from any party.

Hypocrisy or just business as usual? I think it is at least a little of both. Canada’s finest on our payroll in fine form.

We should demand better.

Tell me what you think.

Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

JULY 17, 2019

Question of the week: Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is responsible for providing programs and services to improve the quality of life of residents. Did you know that FCSS helps people of all ages, no matter what their income is?

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Answer:

The challenges life throws our way can happen to anyone at any time, no matter what your age or income level.

Knowing you’re not alone and having someone help guide you can make all the difference to prevent a situation from becoming worse. Vegreville & District Family & Community Support Services is here to help children, youth, adults, and seniors.

Some of the programs and services everyone can access include Meals on Wheels, Community

Scott Kucherawy of Vegreville Boston Pizza was awarded General Manager of the Quarter by Amanda Hicks (Boston Pizza Regional Business Manager).

Also pictured is Scott Dixon and Kitchen Manager Tim Hamer.

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Counselling, Community Gardens, Sizzlin’ Summer & Jr. Leaders, Youth Making A Change, After Hours Outreach, Babysitters Course, and the Parent Link Centre. Our information, referral services, and oneon-one supports that are offered by drop-in or appointment are our two most common services accessed by the community.

Programs that are based on income include the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and the Subsidized Housekeeping Program.

To learn more about FCSS check us out on the Town’s website at www.vegreville.com.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – July 17, 1929

Mr. Jellis has secured the contract for the erection of a new school

house in Two Hills and has already commenced work on this struc-

ture, this building will be a four room full brick with full basement at a cost of over $20,000.00

On Monday, July 15th, a change took place in legal circles in

Vegreville, when Neil Primrose, son of Colonel Primrose, police magistrate of Edmonton, took over the law offices hitherto con-

ducted by Norman R. Blue, who is removing from town in the near future.

Mr. J. Nairn, aged 53, whose farm is situated between Ranfurly

and Innisfree, was the victim of a serious accident on Monday

when his Chevrolet coupe, overturned with his west of Innisfree.

Mr. Nairn received serious head wounds, so serious in fact that

there in not much hope held for him, due to loss of blood. First aid was administered on the spot by Dr. Adamson of Innisfree and the

injured man was rushed to Vegreville in Sergeant Hidson’s car. The victim was taken to the R.M.B. Hospital where his injuries were attended to by Drs. Reid and Knowles.

75 Years Ago – July 19, 1944

Strawberries, sold by producers to consumers between June 25th

and July 15th will be under ceiling prices of 16 ½ cents a pint box, 24 ½ cents a quart box; and 19 ½ cents per pound when sold in bulk.

Raspberry prices are established for the season. Producer to con-

sumer they may sell at 24 ½ cents a pint box; 44 cents a quart box; and 35c a pound, sold in bulk.

At the motive power terminals of the Canadian National Railways

in Toronto 48 women have replaced men as wartime engine clean-

ers. They include a grandmother and a girl four feet 11 inches in

height who claims the title of “smallest women doing the biggest job in Canada.”

China has drawn up an ambitious post-war reconstruction pro-

gram into which Canada might fit as a supplier of goods which the

Chinese themselves will be unable to produce in quantity for some years, it was learned here.

Canada’s corvettes and destroyers are being equipped with the

Rosthern rescue net, a device that scoops exhausted wreck survi-

vors from the sea. Men so numbed by the cold water that they

cannot help themselves or so heavily loaded with floating oil that they scarcely can be hauled aboard a rescue boat, are picked up by it and hoisted to the deck.

50 Years Ago – July 17, 1969

The Berklee School of Music of Boston announces that G. Gordon

Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Nicholson of Vegreville, who is a junior majoring in composition has earned placement on the

Dean’s list for the Spring Semester of the 1968069 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must maintain an academic

average of B+ (3.30 out of a possible 4.00) while carrying a full program of studies. Upon graduation from Berklee, Gordon

Nicholson will be qualified for a career as a teacher, musician,, arranger and composer.

From a notional point of view, The Financial Post notes, perhaps

the most interesting fact of the Manitoba election is the light cast on the Official Languages Act. Following the national New

Democratic Party’s line, Ed Schreyer was perfectly forthright in supporting the Act, which is supposed to be so unpopular in the west. Yet he scored a brilliant success in the election.

25 Years Ago – July 20, 1994

A Ranfurly landmark building has fallen victim to the wrecker’s

ball. Austin’s Garage, a fixture in the hamlet since 1927, was torn

down last week. But the site will remain in the family. Joe Austin’s

grandson Keith is tearing down the old garage and putting up a new building to house Keith Austin Construction Ltd.

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Ottawa’s Carbon Tax is so bad it’s Uniting Alberta and Quebec

Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation Imagine a tax so bad that it’s uniting Alberta and Quebec. With all of the heated rhetoric over pipelines and equalization, that sort of unity seems like an impossibility. But it turns out the tax is all too real and it’s Ottawa’s carbon tax.

The Trudeau government has been busy uniting the provinces against its economically damaging policies. Six premiers wrote to the prime minister urging him to change or scrap legislation that bans tankers on the West Coast and makes approvals for future pipelines virtually impossible. And following Alberta’s government’s announcement to challenge Ottawa’s carbon tax in the courts, the Quebec government is now taking on the tax by intervening in Saskatchewan’s Supreme Court challenge.

There’s good reason for the provinces to oppose the federal carbon tax. “[The Quebec government] will reiterate the importance of protecting provincial autonomy and provinces’ capacity to make their own choices in their areas of jurisdiction in its [carbon tax court] intervention,” stated Quebec Justice Minister Sonia LeBel. Quebec has a cap-and-trade carbon tax that’s about 4.9 cents per litre on gasoline so it meets Ottawa’s carbon tax requirement for the moment.

But Ottawa could force Quebec to pay a higher carbon tax in the future. That’s something Quebec won’t tolerate.

A little too much Ottawa in provincial affairs is only the tip of the iceberg with the Trudeau carbon tax.

The federal car-

bon tax is an unfair patchwork of different tax rates that punishes some provinces more than others. Under the federally approved plan, taxpayers in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and soon Alberta, have to pay higher carbon taxes than a number of eastern provinces.

The Nova Scotia government brags about its sweetheart cap-and-trade deal.

“The program will add about 1 cent per litre to the price of gas, compared with about 11 cents per litre by 2022 under the federal approach,” states the government’s backgrounder.

Taxpayers aren’t buying the claim that they won’t be harmed by the new tax. While proponents like to say that the government will return the money it takes from the carbon tax back to households, the new revenue tool will prove too tempting for the feds not to abuse.

“The idea of governments rebating carbon taxes in a purely revenue-neutral way has been proven to be the great Canadian myth. It never happens. Governments always take a cut of the revenues, if not all the revenues, for more spending programs,” confirms economist Jack Mintz.

Rather than replacing regulations, the federal carbon tax is being layered on top of costly policies such as incentives to use lower emitting trucks and buses and bike-path subsidies in Ontario, the Trudeau government’s proposed clean fuel standard, clean energy subsidies and laws that make it harder to develop resources.

And with all of the money Canadians will be forced to pay, politicians can’t even confirm whether the Trudeau carbon tax will do anything to reduce global greenhouse gases.

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Every Second Counts at Matthias Barter’s Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Singer/Songwriter Matthias Barter called his tour “Every Second Counts” and this is how it was when a person’s attended Matthias Barter’s July 12 Concert at Vegreville Sunshine Club Center as time seemed to go by so quickly during his performances.

Matthias grew up just outside of Chipman and he now lives in Ottawa, Ontario. Matthias said his father first inspired him to pursue music and later, he continued with music because it was a way to deal with the first time he broke up with a girlfriend. He started writing songs to get over this woman and it really helped. So after that, Matthias kept writing songs which have been a really good tool for processing strong emotions or events that came up in his life.

Later, he wrote some happy songs because it brought people joy. “My diversity of emotions in my songs can be quite broad. I have a lot of light,

fluffy songs but I also have a lot of songs which touch on really intense issues like divorce or the death of loved ones. Most of my songs have a story behind them because a lot of my songs are based on real-life experiences that people can identify with. I hope the people find my music enjoyable and relaxing but I also want some of the deeper songs to be something which the audience can identify and connect with and can help them make it through something they are dealing with in their life. Then I will consider my concert successful.”

Matthias is able to help people this way in his daily life as he has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a career working with handicapped people. He plans to go back to school in the fall to obtain a Master Degree in Counseling.

“No matter what I do with my life, music will always be part of it. I won’t be relying on music as my main source of income however because that might take the joy out of it.”

And Matthias did create joy with his expressive voice and his smooth and melodious performances which brought about the ideal soundscape for reflection and enlightenment. On many of Matthias’ songs, he was accompanied by the lovely voice of his sister, Mariah which complimented his music perfectly.

Matthias’s first song was called, ‘Coffee Shop’ which showcased a touch of the authentic voice and creative style of Matthias’s music and songwriting which the audience would experience throughout his performances.

Before each song, Matthias told brief anecdotes about what the songs were about.

Matthias’s second song, ‘Days Passing By’ was about wasting time.

His third song, ‘Sinking’ was about the growth

Matthias needed to make in his life.

Matthias’s fourth song, ‘Outside’ was based on an argument he had about what was more romantic- rain or snow.

The evening continued with many more songs. Some of these were energetic with strong rhythms to them while others continued to carry a relaxed feel to them.

During intermission, people offered their impression. Anne Bilyk said Matthias has a beautiful voice. “I think Matthias is great; he is able to express himself so well through the songs he writes as they are from his heart. I am enjoying the concert.”

Al Houle said he enjoyed the concert as it had a nice, soft sound. It was very enjoyable, relaxing, and easy on the ears.

Matthias Barter is accompanied by his sister, Mariah on vocals.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION AND SETTLEMENT APPROVAL HEARING

Did you experience gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working with the RCMP? On July 5, 2019 the Federal Court (Canada) certified a class action concerning allegations of gender and sexual orientationbased harassment and discrimination of women working or volunteering with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (“RCMP”).

The settlement provides for six levels of compensation ranging from $10,000 to $220,000.

Who is Eligible for the Proposed Settlement?

Women who experienced gender or sexual orientation-based harassment or discrimination while working or volunteering with the RCMP during the Class Period (September 16, 1974 to July 5, 2019).* *“Primary Class Members” means current and former living Municipal Employees, Regional District Employees, employees of non-profit organizations, volunteers, Commissionaires, Supernumerary Special Constables, consultants, contractors, public service employees, students, members of integrated policing units and persons from outside agencies and police forces who are female or publicly identify as female and who were supervised or managed by the RCMP or who worked in an RCMP controlled workplace during the Class Period, excluding individuals who are primary class members in Merlo and Davidson v.

Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-1685-16 and class members in Ross, Roy, and Satalic v. Her Majesty the Queen, Federal Court Action Number T-370-17 or Association des membres de la police montée du Québec inc., Gaétan Delisle, Dupuis, Paul, Lachance, Marc v. HMTQ, Quebec Superior Court Number 500-06-000820-163.

The Approval Hearing and Your Rights A motion to approve the settlement is scheduled to be heard on October 17, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Federal Court, Vancouver, BC at 701 West Georgia Street. You may object to the proposed settlement on or before October 1, 2019. You may opt-out of the proposed settlement on or before September 13, 2019.

For detailed information on how you can participate in the hearing, object to the settlement or opt out of the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel at the below email addresses.

More Information?

For complete details on the proposed settlement, the fees being sought by counsel, opting out and objecting to the settlement, visit rcmpsettlement.ca or contact Class Counsel: Klein Lawyers LLP www.callkleinlawyers.com wsantos@callkleinlawyers.com Higgerty Law www.higgertylaw.ca info@higgertylaw.ca

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Members of Beaver District 4-H Attend Provincial 4-H Heifer Show and Summer Synergy Quinten Albrecht Club Reporter – Holden 4-H Beef Five members of Beaver District attended multiple events held in conjunction with the 4-H Beef Heifer Show and Summer Synergy in Olds, AB July 7 – 12. These events are organized by the Provincial Beef Show Committee and Olds Regional Exhibition. Events include a judging workshop, grooming

demonstration and skills classes such as showmanship, grooming, and team judging. It also included conformation classes for heifers, calves and cow/calf pairs. PeeWee’s also had instruction on multiple areas regarding tagging calves, judging and craft activities to name a few. Members attending from the Beaver District included Shelby Sarafinchan (Viking Beef 4-H), Zane and Rhea Gunderson and Quinten and Kate Albrecht (Holden Beef 4-H).

The members had a great week of learning and showing their cattle. Zane Gunderson won Grand Champion commercial cow/calf pair all other breeds with his cow Bomb and her calf Grenade. Bomb is an Angus/Hereford/Shorthorn cross cow.

This qualified Zane to show in the

Supreme Class at the Calgary Stampede.

Zane also did a presentation on grooming for the public following the Supreme Class.

A great week of learning and showing

was had by all who attended, thanks to support from the Provincial 4-H Beef Show Committee, Olds Regional Exhibition, and the many sponsors and volunteers who made the show possible.

Vegreville Agricultural Society Recieves Donation for Fair Activities

Jocelyn Svensen Office Manager – Vegreville Agricultural Society 4H Multi-club representative Chelsea Downing presented a cheque to Vegreville Ag Society President Daryl Tuck, for $250 to go towards the Kids Zone at the fast-approaching Vegreville Country Fair.

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BLOTTER - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Health Act warrant for the apprehension and transport of an individual. The subject was collected and transported to Ponoka as requested.

09:50 – Report of a theft of keys from a parked vehicle. The complainant indicated that a key ring with keys for his house, vehicle, and work was stolen.

Still under investigation.

15:03 – Report of people on the roof of a Vegreville business. The business owner believes the individuals frequent a neighbouring business and asked them to get off the roof but they refused. Members attended but everyone had left the scene.

17:17 – Report of theft. While at a restaurant, the complainant indicated that her mom had forgotten her purse in the bathroom. When they returned the purse had been rifled through and $2000 in cash was missing. CCTV is being reviewed and the matter is under investigation.

23:46 – Anonymous complaint regarding noise from a neighbouring property. Members responded, however, the address provided does not exist. Members made patrols along the valid street provided but did not observed any noise.

July 13

16:49 – Report of theft of a license plate from a vehicle. The complainant indicated that she noticed her plate had been switched. Investigation resulted in the plate being recovered. *** see 10:54 on July 14 July 14 08:59 – Call from EMS for assistance with a male

found in a dumpster. Members attended and it determined that the male was unconscious and heavily intoxicated. The male who had been involved in a disturbance call the previous night was transported to the hospital for treatment.

10:54 – Report of theft from a Vegreville business where 2 males made off with approximately $1000 in merchandise. They were driving a white Dodge pickup and a license plate was provided. The plate returned to the 16:49 call from July 13. The truck which was determined to be stolen was recovered.

Still under investigation.

11:34 – A break and enter was reported at a rural property near Mundare. Under investigation.

11:48 – Report of mischief to a vehicle overnight in Vegreville. The complainant indicated that there was damage to the hood of the vehicle and is providing photos and a statement. Under investigation.

11:56 – Members responded to an alarm call for commercial property west of Vegreville.

No suspects were found on the scene, however, there was damage along with pry marks on a door. No entry was gained to the building.

Under investigation.

13:49 – Report of break and enter to a garage in rural Lamont County. Members attended and found the garage door kicked in. Tools and gas are known to be the items taken.

Under investigation.

22:51 – Report of an assault. Complainant indicated that the subject (his ex-girlfriend)

VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 “Even if Canada stopped everything tomorrow, and the other countries didn’t have any solutions, it wouldn’t make a big difference,” acknowledged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May stated, “The government’s current carbon price gets us almost nowhere.”

If there’s one saving grace with Trudeau’s economically damaging policies, it’s that he’s uniting the provinces under a banner of opposition.

This column was originally published in the Calgary Sun on July 13, 2019.

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punched his current girlfriend and then drove off.

Complainant also indicated that the subject had been drinking. Members located the subject and conducted a traffic stop. Roadside screening resulted in a fail. A breath sample was provided at the detachment which resulted in readings of 0.160 and 0.150. The subject was released with documents for court and charges for both incidents are pending.

During the week there were 0 false alarms, 4 false 911s, and 2 animal collisions totaling 53 calls for service.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

KUTRYK, Barry Donald In Loving Memory of our Dear Husband and Father June 10, 1950 - July 11, 2016 No one knows how much we miss you; No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you; Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear Father, That we do not think of you.

Deeply missed and forever loved by Kathy, Joshua, Matthew, Laura-Anne and Natasha

In Loving Memory GORDEYKO, Lorry December 23, 1950 - July 17, 2018 In our thoughts you are always near, so loved, so missed, still very dear.

But happy memories we keep forever, of days when we were all together.

In Heaven you rest, no worries, no pain, in our hearts you will always remain.

Forever Loved and missed Claire and family.

OBITUARY

DUBYK, Myron Marshall February 10, 1947 – July 9, 2019 Myron Marshall Dubyk, beloved family man and neighbour, retired teacher and farmer, and life-long resident of Mundare, Alberta, died peacefully at the age of 72, surrounded by his family.

Myron leaves behind the love of his life and soul mate, Jo Ann; daughters Paula (Troy) Holinski, Pamela (Brandyn) Lavallee, Trish Dubyk, and special family friend Stacy Borylo. Affectionately known as Gigi, his fun-loving spirit and zest for life will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Joshua, Marcus, Adam, Eva and Alec.

Myron is survived by his brothers Augustine, Jerry (Mary Jane), and Allen (Linda); brother in law Don Chilibeck; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, former colleagues and students. He is predeceased by his parents Alex and Margaret, and sister Lorraine.

A Prayer Service was held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday July 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Basilian Fathers officiated and interment followed in the Mundare main cemetery.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the entire staff of the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the CVICU, Unit 3A7/3A8, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, 11220 83 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7. ВІЧНАЯ ПАМ’ЯТЬ To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREIVLLE, 780-603-5800

OBITUARY

TRAUTMAN, Patricia Joan June 18, 1954 – July 9, 2019 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Patti after a long courageous battle with cancer. Patti is survived by her loving daughter Shannon, three grandchildren Chase, Jordan and Kayla; her four sisters Barb, Louise, Cindy and Rosanne; three brothers Peter, Stephen and David; along with numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Patti was predeceased by her beloved husband Al and her parents Lillian and John.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Saskatchewan at 9964-93 Avenue.

Special thanks to all her doctors and medical staff of each institution throughout her lengthy battle. Patti’s family members thank you sincerely for sharing their sorrow and offering your support.

In lieu of flowers, Patti’s wishes were to have donations made to the Lamont Health Care Centre – Recreation Department.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

CARD OF THANKS DEMKIW Tony The family of Tony Demkiw wish to express their deep appreciation to so many friends and family during this sad and stressful time. Your love and prayers will always be cherished.

Thank you for all the cards, calls, visits, flowers, messages of sympathy and to those who made a donation in Dad’s memory.

Thank you to Father Luan Vu for officiating Dad’s funeral service. Also, many thanks to Niki for the beautiful music and to all the grandchildren and great grandchildren for their contributions to the service.

Grandpa would have been so proud of you all.

Thank you to Gordon, Patti and Victoria from Autumn Rose for their compassion, help and professional service.

Thank you to the Twisted Sisters for catering the delicious meal.

Sincere appreciation to the Two Hills Health Care Centre, Home Care and Long Term Care staff for the care you provided Dad; to the Long Term Care residence and their families thanks for your warm welcome and friendships while Dad was there.

Special thanks to those who treated and respected Dad like a father or grandfather in their life; it makes us proud knowing his love, wisdom and parenting skills went beyond his immediate family.

To all of Dad’s neighbours, friends and the surrounding the community as a whole, many thanks for all your help and care shown to our Dad, throughout the years and especially in his last years.

To anyone else that touched Dad’s life in one way or another in helping him fulfil what he loved doing – FARMING; a sincere thank you.

Thank you to all who attended the funeral to share in celebrating Dad’s well lived life.

Sincerely, Gail, Glenda, Ross, Monica & families

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MATWIE, Anna Marie (nee Weisgerber) January 20, 1930 – July 10, 2019 It is with deep sadness the family of Anna Marie Matwie of Vegreville, Alberta, announce her passing on July 10, 2019 at the age of 89 years, with her family at her side.

Anna is survived by her loving family, children Dave (Rosemarie), Diane (Murray) Gibbs, Delmer (Louise), Donald (Rose), Delores (Floyd) Mihalcheon, Delilah (George) Homeniuk and Darlene (Larry) McDonald; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; one sister Bea (Charlie) Copeland; three brothers Tony (Yvonne), Adam and Joseph; two sisters in law Mary Matwie and Lovie Myshaniuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Anna was predeceased by her husband Walter; parents Anna Marie and Anton Weisgerber; grandson Bradley in infancy; two brothers Johnny and Bernard; two sisters Rosa Weisgerber and Evelyn (Hank) Hurni.

A Liturgy of the Word was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church (5437-43 St.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Luan Vu as the Celebrant. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

CHARETTE, Jacob November 4, 2005-June 29, 2019 On June 29, 2019 Jacob Charette of Vegreville passed away at the age of 13 years. Jacob is survived by his loving parents, Jason and Danielle; two brothers and three sisters, Kaleb, Dustin, Sierra, Faith, and Arianna; grandparents, Gail Charette, Michelle and Randy Bibby, and Don and Arlene Byer. Predeceased by his grandfather, Albert Charette.

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Vegreville Alliance Church, 460655 Avenue, Vegreville. Pastor Bob Wiebe officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to STARS, or Stollery Childrens’ Hospital, or Vegreville Fire Department.

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

It wouldn’t take a genius to reach the conclusion that the weather recently has been eccentric, at best. Even after the weeks of rain in June and early July, sunny days over the past week have been broken up by weather events such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind, and in some areas, hail.

On Sunday afternoon, power outages in certain areas of Vegreville and the surrounding area, affecting also Hairy Hill, Holden, and Mundare, kept a large chunk of the area in the dark. The southeast side of Vegreville including the Social Center, Multiplex, and several homes, saw a loss in electrical services from around 3:00 a.m. to 6:21 a.m.

While it would appear obvious that these outages were the result of the same weather conditions, nobody can know for sure as after multiple attempts at communication Atco remains unavailable for comment before presstime. The exact locations, duration, and whether the outages are connected to the same cause is also uncertain until a comment is made by the company, which they say will be available

Wednesday afternoon, July 17, at the soonest. Updates will be made as more information becomes available.

For Vegreville outages on Saturday night/Sunday morning, in particular, Vegreville Fire Chief Phil Rowe said that their trucks were on-scene as Atco isolated and repaired power poles and transformers, to restore power to customers after a severe lightning storm. Power Outages in Vegreville resulted as the lightning struck some poles and transformers.

“We responded around 2 a.m. due to the severe lightning storm and after numerous calls for power line failures. Lightning strikes were hitting the power poles and transformers,” Chief Rowe continued, “We were on standby as Atco fixed the problem, until around 6:13 a.m.”

Chief Rowe also stated that besides power outages, a small fire at the Pomeroy Hotel in Vegreville started in the pool pump room, but was successfully contained to the pool.

Moreover, in case future power outages should occur and affect the traffic lights, the public has been reminded that all intersections controlled by lights should be treated as four-way stops when turned off.

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Vegreville RCMP Charge Seven and Seize Drugs after Search Warrants Executed Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment

Vegreville, Alta. – On July 12, 2019, the Vegreville RCMP with the assistance of the Tofield and Viking Detachments, Eastern Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit, Police Dog Services, and Edmonton ALERT executed simultaneous search warrants on two residences in the Town of Vegreville. A short time later a third search warrant was executed on a vehicle.

In total, seven persons were arrested and charged with a number of drug, weapons and other offences. A total of 70 grams of methamphetamine, 155 grams of marihuana, heroin, cocaine, drug trafficking

paraphernalia, and numerous edged weapons were seized.

The following persons have been charged: •Brendan John Lebid (36) of Vegreville was charged with 28 offences some of which include, trafficking in controlled substances, weapon/firearm prohibitions, breach of court orders •Gordon Donald Brown (63) of Vegreville was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (x2) and possession of property obtained by crime (x2) • Leon Jordan Tremblay (33) of Vegreville was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (x2), breaching

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court orders (x2) and a weapons offence •Crystal Lea Williams (31) of Vegreville was charged with trafficking in controlled substances (x2) and possession of property obtained by crime (x2) • Sherry Lynn Cannan (31) of Vegreville was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (x4) and eight other offences •Kevin Duane Vrodlak (49) of Snow Lake, Manitoba was charged with obstruction (x2). At the time of his arrest, he was also wanted on outstanding warrants out of Vegreville, Edmonton and Hinton •Bernie Patrick Chrapko (63) of Vegreville was charged with six offences

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which included: trafficking in controlled substances, possession of property obtained by crime and breaching court orders.

The accused appeared in Vegreville Provincial Court on Monday, July 15, 2019.

“This investigation was over a six-month period and through the diligence of investigators’ efforts to disrupt the illicit drug trade along with reducing crimes that are common within the subculture,” says Corporal Leigh Drinkwater, Vegreville Detachment. “This investigation will certainly serve to reduce a number of crimes in the Town of Vegreville and surrounding areas.”

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Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This year’s Straightline Summer Sizzler Rodeo from July 13-14 in Lamont offered a little of something for the entire

family with everything from children’s rodeo competitions to an LRA, WRA, and Foothills Cowboy Association-sanctioned professional rodeo, to the fanfavourite combine crunch.

Saturday’s events kicked off with the Kids Fun Rodeo, which featured events such as calf roping, mutton busting, safety chuck wagon racing, and a stick horse race. A lucky 32 kids were able to compete, with a long waitlist besides. Children were able to enjoy the Kids

Fun Zone activities such as a petting zoo, sand pit, birdhouse making with Lamont Fish and Game, Lamont and District FCSS games, face painting with the Alliance Church, and more.

The events proceeded with a free pancake breakfast, marketplace activities, the opening of the beer gardens, and a rodeo Pre-Show. Rodeo performances proceeded with the tri-sanctioned rodeo starting from 2 pm.

Saturday’s activities proceeded with a soldout steak supper, entertainment in the beer gardens, and the Combine Crunch before proceeding to the Dance in the Dirt with musician Trevor Panczak, who also starred at the Bullorama one year prior.

The Combine Crunch Activities, long-anticipated by the competitors and spectators alike, featured eight old combines of questionable fortitude, who had, as one guest put it, “certainly lived their whole lives with the hope of acting as derby cars.”

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the winning resulted in each combine’s half-winnings being auctioned for as high as $500. The lowest auction price was $225. Final Combine Crunch winner’s happy bidder made the bid of for 50% of Tom Houchulak’s winnings The slack rodeo saw over 100 barrel racers overall this year, which is not a record number for the event, but Agricultural Society President Rebecca Joseph says it’s “probably pretty close.”

“Over the whole weekend we had a total of 300 rodeo contestants not including the kids rodeo,” reflected Joseph, who then carried on to recognise that it takes more than competitors to put on a successful event of that size.

Just this weekend, the Agricultural society had 140 volunteer shifts for the event, not including set up or teardown. “We’re 100% volunteer driven, and that’s what makes us successful,” said Joseph, “Our volunteers make everything happen so we want to make sure we thank them for everything that their doing.”

She continued to note that the event took close to another 300 hours of planning, as well as the support of main sponsor Straightlineand many other sponsors. As well, KG Enterprises

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helped with set up clean up and provided dirt for the arena.

“We couldn’t have asked for better weather, it was a fantastic event,” said Joseph. “We haven’t counted the numbers yet, but judging by the packed crowds in the bleachers for the rodeo and combine crunch on both days, it was a very successful year for the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo.”

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Night Race Lights up Saturday Night Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, July 14, the Veg rev i l le Speed way Association gave drivers and spectators alike an evening to remember with the secondannual Vegreville Speedway Night Drag Races.

The aim of the races was to start late in the day and race in the dark until around midnight, which they were able to achieve thanks to good weather.

“It’s a beautiful day for the races,” said Vegreville Speedway President Darren Berezan.

“Other than a transmission leak that we had to clean up at the start – which we were prepared for – everything has gone really smoothly. We started to set up at noon, and got to racing around 3:30.”

Around 39 vehicles of many shapes and sizes competed in the event, including motorbikes, an altered car that ran at 7 seconds (fast for here), cars, and quads. No snowmobiles raced in Vegreville this time, but Berezan said that the racer who typically brings them was there. Drivers brought their vehicles out from as far as Fort MacMurray, Provost, Vegreville, Vermillion, Edmonton, and Drayton Valley for the event.

Vegreville Speedway Association member and drag racer Kendall Freed explained that the reason so many different types and speeds of vehicles can compete against each other was because of their handicap system.

“We just have one class and used the handicapped system so that any vehicle could race any other vehicle. “It’s an equal opportunity whether you have a fast car or a slow car.

Mathematically, they should be a dead tie at the finish. But it never is, we’ve always got somebody who wins.”

The night ended with a king of the hill race, in which everybody puts 20

dollars in anyone who’s still around can race. Similar to a 50/50 draw, whoever wins takes half of the pot and is titled King of the race.

Music was provided by Craig Horon, whose DJ services were much appreciated. “Last time we had drag races, in June, the DJ played Christmas music all day,” Berezan laughed, “It’s a good change to hear some less seasonal stuff.”

A campfire after the races offered the racers who had come from out of town to spend some time socializing with new and old friends. Camping was available.

Jeff Michaelchuk won first place, presented by Les Ferguson on behalf of Proline. Mike Yarmuch won second, presented by Darren Berezan on behalf of Veg mechanical. Dustin Gegolick won third, presented by Jacob Coveille evolution excavating.

Den-Mel Industries’ Dennis Melania, on behalf of the sponsor for dial-ins, presented two $150 checks to Mike Yarmuch and Todd RuHar, whose cars’ speeds for the evening matched exactly the speed they had dialed in upon registration.

One more race has been scheduled for September, but Berezan recommended that those interested in attending keep a close eye on the website in case the date has to change. As always, he said that the races would not have been possible without support from the community, Speedway volunteers, and the use of the Vegreville Airport and runway.

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Parent Link Centre Reopens… with Windows! with children from birth to six years old. PLC has parent/child programs, information about community programs and resources, parenting workshops, indoor play spaces, and developmental screening, as well as, a chance for parents and children to get together and have fun.

This centre grew even further in making an impact and providing memorable experiences when they did renovations to their centre which including adding windows so the bright sunshine comes in and people can see outside of the centre. The renovations also included new paints, staff office renovations, and more.

Donovan places the sun catcher he made To showcase their new renovaon the new windows at PLC. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) tions, PLC presented a re-opening drop-in, “Newly Renovated,” themed morning on July 10 where the children made sun catchers Rosanne Fortier and flower pots to place on and by the new windows.

News Correspondent The Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) Since this was a normal drop-in program, PLC prois a place for families to experience positive parenting vided snacks, popcorn, and vegetables. At the end, and children to have many valuable and happy child- Community Programmer for PLC, Litania Holyk read hood experiences as it is a one-stop resource for parents the children a story.

Alex Debilly does a craft project at PLC. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Diane Fausak RCL Branch 45 – Vegreville Dave Ziegler was presented an award pin in recognition of his 20 years as an Ordinary Member of RCL branch 45, Vegreville. Dave has been an Affiliate Member since 1976.

Bill Soule, Associate Member, was presented a

pin in recognition of his 5 years of membership.

Diane Fausak was recognised for her 45 years as an Associate, and Kathy Dmytriw for 20 years as an Associate.

Don Fausak, an Associate for 20 years, was unable to attend for a photo but was also recognised with a pin.

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Vegreville Re-cycling Round-up

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Students Receive Awards for Memorial Artwork

Recycling Management and personnel help to sort and collect the recycling material citizens drop off.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure our environment is taken care of and one of the first steps to that is to recycle no longer needed recyclable items. The June 15’s Vegreville Re-cycling Roundup did this as this event had a regular supply of citizens dropping off their paint, paint cans, used oil and oil filters, household hazardous waste, electronics, TVs and computer equipment, tires, and more at the Central Recycling Drop-Off Centre.

In total, the event collected 11.587 MT (25,550 lbs.). The recycled material included 3.367 MT of paint, spray paint, 2.089 MT of household hazardous waste, 2.608 MT of electronic waste, 0.230 MT of automotive batteries, 0.601 MT of truck tires, 0.295 MT of single-use/ rechargeable batteries and cell phones, 1.047 MT of oil and oil filters, 0.910 MT of automotive and chemical containers, 0.055 MT of fluorescent bulbs, incandescent bulbs, inks and toners, 0.370 MT of propane tanks, metals and fire extinguishers, and 0.015 MT of tins and glass.

Diane Fausak Vegreville RCLegion presents awards for the poster, essay, and poem classes of a competition held in 2018 to capture and express the meaning of Remembrance Day. The students had each contributed their own artwork for the competition, and their creations came out as winners.

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-314-6997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861.

Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Monday 6:007:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville. For more information call Jocelyn 780-603-3839 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years.

We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-6324922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.

Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. May-Aug Tues-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Call 780-275-0054 for location.

Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Tuesday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418.

Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Drop- in Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432

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341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year.

Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670.

Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops.

We meet every Friday night at The Rock 501450 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventhday Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall.

Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495

Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world.

If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com

“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND Tuesday.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course.

Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days

Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call Yvette 780-632-3019

THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month. 780764-2099

Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend.

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 6:30 p.m. President – Diana Ashton 780-984-9190 “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact 780-632-2977, 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331 Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900 Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m.

Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617.

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 632- 7070.

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Ag Society Office. New members are always welcome!

Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and be active in the community. For more information, please call Dawn at 780-6037366.

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www.vegmin.com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building

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VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int. Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829

Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact allang@playnationpoker.com

GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.

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Mini Drive-In Movie

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Cars and creativity is what the Mini Drive-In Movie was about at Vegreville Centennial Library on July 9.

Parent Link Centre partnered with Vegreville

Centennial Library for this program which had the children creating and designing their own cardboard car.

This program also offered a light snack and supper.

After everyone was fed, they went back to making candy necklaces which was followed by the organiz-

ers making popcorn where the children watched it pop and had to pick it up off of the clean blanket and put it into their bags. While the popcorn was coming out of the machine, a child said it was popcorn snow.

After all these fun activities, they sat in the cars they made and enjoy a short, age appropriate movie.

A Sizzlin’ Summer Around the World Experience Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent As part of the Sizzlin’ Summer’s Culture and History Week- children experienced knowledge and crafts from around the world at, The Amazing Race activity at A.L. Horton School’s schoolyard on July 10.

Children were arranged in groups of three where they were given an envelope which led them to different clues for the right stations which had the maps from

the country the craft or activity was from. The countries featured were the Philippines, Ukraine, Japan, Mexico, Greece, and Egypt. While at the booth, they had to try to do the challenge that was set-up there. The challenge for Japan was a Japanese craft-Origami, for Ukraine-they had to make perogies out of cotton balls and playdoh, for Eygpt they had to make a pyramid out of popsicle sticks, while they had to perform other challenges at other tables.

An Epic Adventure Awaits at United Church VBS

Reegan Dubuc and Campbell Prestash zoom into the church to perform their humorous skit.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent “God gives everyone strength,” was one of the many lessons children learned this year at Vegreville United Church’s Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School which was offered to children from Kindergarten to Grade Six on July 8 to July 11.

On each morning during this VBS, children had a chance to sing and dance while later, Reegan Dubuc and Campbell Prestash zoomed in to perform a humorous skit about something they thought

would make them stronger. The rest of the morning was filled with crafts, stories, snacks, games, and indoor and outdoor activities.

The mornings ended with another song and dance activity.

This VBS was about where kids stand strong for God. On July 8, they learned how God’s love helps us stand strong.

On July 9, they learned how family and friends help us stand strong. On July 10, they learned how prayer helps us stand strong and on July 11, they learned how trusting God helps us stand strong.

Children try to do the Japanese craft-Origami. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Free to be Messy Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Sensory play became alive when children were able to indulge in many messy art experiences at the Messy Art program This little lad is at the station where he will dip this ball into the paint.

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at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) on July 12.

Stations were set-up outside the center where at the first station; children could play in goop, cover themselves in it, smear it

on the shower curtain that was available, or do whatever they wanted to with it. At the second station, kids took water balloons and dipped them into the paint and then they smashed the balloons. Community Programmer for PLC, Litania Holyk said since it is really important to have a quiet area when children want some time away from the louder play activities, the third station involved dipping the ball in the paint and rolling it down. This gives children some downtime.

Holyk continued on to say children gain a sensory experience which allows them the freedom to play in an environment which doesn’t have too many rules.

There will be a few more Messy Art programs, phone Parent Link Centre for the dates and times.

This little girl is at the station where she will dip a ball into the paint and roll it down.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Fur Trading at Sizzlin’ Summer

Some of the dream catchers the children made. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Some of the children who participate in the fur trading scavenger hunt game hold up the cards they found. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The first day of Sizzlin’ Summer for the 2019 season on July 8 took a trek in the right direction as it taught the

children in this summer day camp about the indigenous culture as part of the theme for the week of July 8 to 12-Culture and History.

In the morning, children learned how to create a popular indigenous craft when they made dream catchers and bracelets.

The morning found them on a fur trading scavenger hunt game where the children had to search for different cards of animals at the Vegreville Lions Spray Park. Each of the different animals on the cards was worth different points. The participants who found the most cards with the most points won.

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The Friendly Facets of Judy Dubelt Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Judy Dubelt wears a friendly smile for people she knows and those she just met.

Judy was born in Myrnam in 1946.

She grew up on a farm close to Myrnam with parents who she said were really good people, as well as one older sister.

Judy said they had plenty of the essentials but didn’t own store-bought toys.

Instead, they invented their own games and activities. Her family went to the town of Myrnam every Saturday night where Judy used to spend most of her time at her cousin’s place that used to live in town. They especially enjoyed walking around the house singing.

Judy’s father never expected his daughters to do chores on the farm. But Judy enjoyed helping her mother with the housework.

Judy went to school in Myrnam where she said she enjoyed school and had plenty of friends. She mentioned that she was an average student who got along well with most of her teachers.

Her favorite subject was social studies because she was interested in the world.

Judy completed her grade 12.

Judy was friends with her husband, Orest for many years, she said they grew up together so their romance was a friendship that grew into love. Orest was a baseball player so they spent a lot of their courtship going to dances and on the baseball field. She married Orest in 1966 when she was 19 years old. They had a good marriage. They moved to Edmonton where she worked as a file clerk for the government. This job was interesting because they had to deliver all the files to the government ministers.

Orest was going to university when they first got married, where he took up education. They lived around 13 years in Edmonton and later, returned to Myrnam because Orest obtained a teaching job there.

Orest and she had two boys and a girl.

Parenthood was good for her. She enjoyed her children and they traveled across Canada and the States.

Judy worked at different jobs in her life. She enjoyed all her jobs because she got along well with her supervisors and co-workers. Judy worked at customer service for The Bay, as a receptionist at a doctor’s office, worked as Klondike Kate for two years, a recreation coordinator for health care in St. Paul and Two Hills and more. She also enjoyed volunteering.

Judy has resided in Heritage House now for over a year. She said it is a fine home to live in. Her husband Orest visits her quite frequently. Orest still lives on the farm in Myrnam. They are now trying to sell the farm.

Judy has had multiple sclerosis for quite a few years but she still led a very full and functional life until the last few

years, when one of her legs gave out and she couldn’t get up or stand up. This has been a big adjustment for her and is the reason she resides at Heritage House.

She copes by taking one day at a time.

She has faith in God but occasionally she questions her belief as she wonders with all the stuff going on in the world, where is He? Today, Judy is very proud of her children and 11 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She said she has a set of triplets for grandchildren who will be turning 26 on July 12. They keep in touch, visit her all the time, and are wonderful people.

The advice she would give young people is to do what you like to do and do it well.

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Vegreville Firefighter Awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Amid summer lull, the Vegreville Town Council Meeting for July include Sovereign’s Medal, Ambulance sales, and contribution to road project.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At the July 15 meeting of Vegreville Town Council, the gallery was full of firefighters in uniform, as well as other members of the public, who were excited to see Senior Firefighter Al Robert awarded the well-deserved Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, presented by Fire Chief Phil Rowe.

Robert was nominated for the medal by many citizens of Vegreville who were impacted by his contributions to the community not only as a firefighter, but as a hockey referee, Old Vegreville Society member, and the donation of his time towards skating and figure skating, and more.

Fire Chief Phil Rowe said in his introduction that he felt the medal was more than well deserved. “For years, Al has been the very definition of a volunteer for the community, and it’s good to see him recognised.”

Roberts said that he would not have been able to dedicate so many hours of volunteering if it weren’t for his wife’s support, or the wonderful people he has worked beside who make volunteering worth every minute.

Mayor Tim MacPhee recognised Al Robert for his contribution for the community, and said that the recognition should

certainly not stop there. “We have a lot of fine volunteers in this community doing big things. I can only hope that we will continue to nominate hard-working volunteers in the future.”

A recommendation to sell all the Townowned ambulances and equipment was approved as the next step in divesting the Vegreville Ambulance service to Alberta Health Services. Unit numbers 88,89,107,110, 116, 128, and all subsequent equipment have been approved for sale.

Mayor MacPhee said that the most likely

buyers of the equipment will be in the private sector, etc.

During this transitory period, AHS has supplied four ambulances of their own, which may be increased in the future if needed.

“We’ve heard examples from other towns who have divested that when AHS checked their call records and saw that a new ambulance was necessary, they provided another to the fleet.”

Though there have been some Vegrevilians reporting that AHS looked at their properties for sale for their new facility, the EMS service is still renting space from the Town.

Also at the July 15th meeting, Council approved the contribution of $9,000 from the General Operating Reserve to the Vegreville Agricultural Society for their project to refinish the road at the Agricultural Grounds.

The Agricultural Society obtained an estimate of $18,000 total from the County of Minburn for the work that needs to be done, and will contribute the other half of the funds themselves.

World War I Memorial Window Refurbishment Complete Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Monuments which remind people of significant events that had a big impact on the world need to be renovated and preserved. This is what Vegreville United Church has done with the World War I Memorial Stained Glass Window.

This World War I Memorial Stained Glass Window has been entrusted in the care of the Vegreville United Church since 1929, when it was commissioned by the citizens of Vegreville and District for the 10th Anniversary of the Armistice of World War I and it was placed in the original

Vegreville United Church. The memorial window was moved to the present Vegreville United Church in 1969 and has been on display there for 50 years.

It is written on the window: “To the glory of God and in loving memory of the men of all denominations from Vegreville and District killed in action as the result of service in the great World War I from 1914-1918. Your names liveth forever more.”

The names of the soldiers who were killed during or as a result of the war are also placed on this window.

Trustee for the Vegreville

United Church and member of the Property and Maintenance Committee, Vern Dyer, said this was an important project for the church as the window was entrusted in their care to be taken care of for the community and district. The original window’s wooden casing was getting severely weather-worn.

Since the repair was originally a community project, organizations and service clubs from the Vegreville region were asked to contribute towards the refurbishment of the exterior window

casing, covering and sealing it with metal cladding. In addition, an application for a grant from Veteran’s Administration Canada resulted in the project receiving $1650.

“We thank the VAC for this,” said Dyer, “With the donations received from service clubs in the community and the grant, enough money was received to do all the repairs.”

Dyer would also like to acknowledge Vegreville Glass and Mirror, who did excellent work fixing the window.