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RCMP files from JULY 11 - 17 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 11 12:17 – Report of a theft from a Mundare business. The value was reported at $4 and the business did not wish to press charges. The 31-year-old male from Mundare was formally warned and banned from the business for life as per the complainant’s wishes.

13:54 – Report of a brown F150 parked behind a Vegreville business with a male sleeping inside. Members attended and confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Edmonton earlier in the day. The 27-year-old male occupant from Saskatchewan was arrested for possession of stolen property. The suspect has been remanded into custody.

16:28 – Report from a Vegreville auto service company that a vehicle that came in had a partially cut catalytic converter.

Members spoke to the owner of the vehicle who indicated that they did not have any information on any event related to this.

17:10 – Members were on the scene of a fire involving a tractor trailer on Hwys 16 and 857. Members assisted with traffic control while Vegreville Fire dealt with the fire with the trailer. There were no injuries.

July 12 09:13 – Report that over night, some cable was stolen from a rural compound in the County of Minburn. Surveillance was provided of a truck and a suspect.

Investigation is ongoing.

July 13 17:04 – Report of theft of a license plate. The suspects pulled up in a silver Chrysler Seabring and a female got out to remove the plate while the male stayed in the vehicle. The female is described as short and stocky with long hair and the male had red hair with a beard. Under investigation.

21:40 – While on patrol, members observed a male laying on the ground near a set of train tracks with a bicycle.

Members spoke with the 59-year-old male from Vegreville who is known to them and was intoxicated. The subject had a recent injury to his knee. EMS was contacted, they attended the scene and transported the client to the hospital.

July 14 02:07 – Members responded to an intoxicated female on private property.

Members attended and spoke to the 27-year-old female from Lloydminster

who was dropped off in Vegreville on her way back to Lloydminster. For her own safety, members arrested the subject for public intoxication and provided her a safe place to sleep for the night. She was released the next morning to continue her travels.

22:22 – Traffic stop in the Town of Vegreville. Members conducted a traffic stop on a blue F-150. The 26-yer-old male from Lac La Biche was provided a ticket for driving without proof of registration carrying a voluntary penalty of $324.

July 15 23:24 – Complaint received a complaint about vehicles street racing in Vegreville.

Members informed the caller that a drag racing event was taking place at the Vegreville Airport and this was a sanctioned event and members believed that this was the case.

but was not allowed back on the bus. He declined assistance by members.

Members later on in the day received a report of male, (same subject) who was walking down Hwy 16 towards Edmonton with a shopping cart. Members attended the reported location but were unable to locate the individual.

16:07 – Traffic enforcement in the area for the afternoon and evening resulting in approximately 9 speeding tickets and other infractions.

20:58 – Traffic stop conducted on a grey Chevrolet truck and determined that the 19-year-old from Myrnam had traffic warrants. The male was held in custody as per the warrants until the fines totalling approximately $2,500 were paid.

The alternative was 45 days in jail. They were paid and the vehicle was also towed.

The client left with an additional ticket for driving without proof of registration carrying a VP of $324.

22:20 – While on patrol, members observed a 33-year-old male leaving a residence on a bicycle. Being outside his home at this time was in breach of his curfew conditions. He was arrested and later released with additional documents for court.

During the week there were 79 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911, 5 animal strikes, 2 wellbeing checks, 5 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 14 tickets from traffic enforcement.

July 16 22:05 – Complainant called to complain that there was a campfire in the neighbourhood and that the smoke was irritating her. Members indicated that it was lawful to have a campfire in town with the proper permit.

July 17 01:38 – Members were called to the scene of “bar fight” in the town of Vegreville. One individual was located and indicated they had been knocked to the ground and hit his head. EMS attended and treated one male who refused further care at the hospital. He did not want any further police intervention. Everyone involved left the location.

14:10 – Members were called to a Vegreville location regarding an intoxicated passenger in a bus. Members located the individual, a 49-year-old male from Edmonton who was not intoxicated

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Smoky Lake Volunteer Honoured by RCMP Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Trevor Tychkowsky has received the Commissioner’s Commendation Award for his volunteer work with rural crime watch and as an auxiliary member with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, (RCMP).

The Commissioner’s Commendation is the highest internal honour that can be presented to an employee of the RCMP. The Commissioner’s Commendation Awards were initially created to recognize outstanding service by RCMP members and expanded to include more categories and to be inclusive of civilian recipients. The three categories include: bravery, outstanding service and volunteer activities.

Volunteer activities can be awarded to an RCMP employee or a civilian who has demonstrated outstanding and/or exceptionally innovative voluntary activities outside the scop of their regular duties to the RCMP or community at large, in support of RCMP operations which impact at an interprovincial, national or international level.

Alberta RCMP stated that, “During his tenure as the President of the Rural Crime Watch, Mr. Tychkowsky was instrumental in the creation of the Rural Crime Watch website. He recognized the need for improvement within the association; he led the implementation of a strategic plan, to provide a clear direction. He also liaised with the RCMP in renewing a Memorandum of Understanding, and implemented a much-needed partnership with the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Association. Mr. Tychkowsky also revamped the “Wise Owls Program” to better meet the needs of the senior citizens across Alberta, by increasing education and awareness for seniors about fraud prevention.

Tychkowsky, whose professional role is Safety Officer and Director of Disaster Services for Smoky Lake County, stated, “I didn’t really realize how big of an award it was until when they explained that commissioner’s like to come out and present it and when we were up there it was a huge honour. My wife and my kids

Trevor Tychkowsky, middle, with Deputy Commissioner Zablocki, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP and RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki during the awards ceremony. (Alberta RCMP/Submitted Photo)

were by my side and it was a super huge honour to receive that. They made us understand this award. Very few civilians receive this honour.”

He added that, “As excited as I was, and it was an absolute honour to receive it, it was like very humbling in the sense that there were so many people that did such good work, and I just wish that everybody would get honoured for that award. As prestigious as it was, in my heart I felt I was receiving it on everybody’s behalf as well as other local crime watch groups for the work that everybody does.”

Tychkowsky has been involved with crime watch prevention for over 30 years. He served on and chaired the provincial crime watch association for 12 years and is the former President of the Smoky Lake Rural Crime Watch Association, which now has over 400 members.

“It takes so many of us to make that organization work. Yes, I’ve been involved with it for a long time, and yes, I’ve done a lot of work, but I’ve done a lot of work with the team, who I believe made this possible.”

He said the Smoky Lake Rural Crime Watch Association tried to reach out to as many people as possible on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group fundraised to purchase videos for members to watch on its Facebook page and also developed an app.

“We’ve really amped up our social media side of it to try and get out to as many people as we possibly can.

Tips on how to maintain a safe place. Over a billion hits on it. We do believe it’s effective. The tips we’re using Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, and education through those concepts and principles.”

He was excited to share the fact that, “We have a new fan out system that has improved out time immensely.

We’ve also made our website a lot more user friendly and we try to create as much information as we possibly can so people going on to it will get some tips and ways they can protect their belongings.

Our fan out system was through phone lines and now it’s through the internet, but it still can phone out. Our fan out system use to take 8-10 hours a night and now it can send it out in about 17 minutes. Can get a text, voice or email.”

He is also hoping to revamp the Wise Owls program and offer it to seniors once again. “There’s just so many frauds out there that we want to give them the education tools as well.”

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For decades the world has watched as China has flexed its power while, much like Russia, we continue our dependence on them, happy to buy their goods and overlook the other things.

For Russia, they “annexed” Crimea in 2014 and the world collectively shook their fingers and told Russia that if they were bad again, there would be consequences. In return, Russia launched a full-scale invasion on Ukraine and now are the ones threatening western nations with veiled threats of a ‘doomsday’ scenario should Ukraine attempt to retake Crimea.

I’ve written many times about China, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and how industrial espionage and intellectual property theft is rampant. It is common knowledge that if technology is sent to China for manufacturing that some portion of that may end up in a competitor’s product selling for less.

The most notable case which, depending on the narrative you choose to believe is Canadian telecom giant Nortel and their quick demise which started in 2004.

We see the news about China’s crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong and they have not been shy about their desire to bring Taiwan back into the Chinese fold. A country that in China’s world still belongs to them despite Taiwan considering itself a “sovereign state,” independent of China with a demo-

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cratically elected government. They have not so quietly been expanding their influence across the globe with their “Belt and Road” initiative.

Now, heads of the UK, (MI5) and US, (FBI) security services are warning of the threat coming from China is increasing.

Early in July they made an unprecedented (first ever) joint appearance in which they outlined where the US and UK are positioned on the matter.

Head of MI5, Ken McCallum stated that they are now conducting seven times as many investigations related to the CCP as they did in 2018. FBI director Christopher Wray did not mince words when he told the audience that the Chinese government was “set on stealing your technology.” Those in attendance included business and university executives.

The FBI is confident that China had interfered with politics, including recent elections in Canada. It’s a statement we have heard about Russia as well. Much of this work being done via social media. Wray cited cases involving people linked to Chinese companies who were on farmland digging up genetically modified seeds which, would cost billions of dollars to develop. He also stated that the CCP hacking program is larger than that of every other major country combined and was built to “cheat and steal on a massive scale.”

McCallum shared that intelligence regarding cyber threats had been utilized by 37 countries, and that in May, a sophisticated threat directed that the aerospace industry had been disrupted. He went on to state that visa system reforms in the UK recently had seen over 50 “students” linked to the Chinese military leaving the UK. China has long been quietly expanding its influence while other more immediate threats grab headlines. They have been watching how the world has reacted to Russia and its efforts at expansion. It is hard to say how they interpret this information.

Both the FBI and the US military are not ringing any alarm bells about China and Taiwan, yet, both say they are keeping a close eye on the situation. The US has a law which requires it to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, and China has warned the US about supporting any efforts by Taiwan to declare independence.

One has to wonder if other nations, including our own, will take this threat seriously, or if they will continue to be oblivious to the situation. Warnings have been issued to our government for a number of years by our own security agency.

Canada needs to step up in all facets. This includes foreign policy, cyber security and better co-operation with the US and The Five Eyes Alliance. We can no longer afford to be complacent while in awe of a foreign power.

This threat has been lurking in the weeds for some time. If we do not act, our country, intellectual property and our way of life will continue to be the victim.

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Customers gave their impression of the new store. Trish Proznick said she felt the Vegreville Peavey Mart Grand new store was fantastic for Vegreville.

Opening Celebrations from July 8 to 10 “There is so much more capacity of catered to rural folks as the traditional inventory the store can hold. The extra Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 8 was space is really neat. There is a wide surdone through an official barbed wire rounding area of communities that shop cutting ceremony instead. over here so this is a really good addition As well as, a chance to explore the to the store.” newly expanded and renovated store, Scott Zenew said he loves the new store with this celebration were many prizas it is bright, welcoming and clean.

People enjoying the petting zoo. es, give away and more.

“This store offers a really wonderful (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) On July 8, there was the Thistle Hill shopping experience. We went over Farm Petting Zoo and on July 8 and 9, here five years ago and it wasn’t that big and was rather there was a Charity BBQ where all proceeds will go to crowded. Now, the assortment of goods in it is fantastic. It is Vegreville Food Bank and Mannville 4-H Club. much better laid out than some of the stores I have seen.”

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90 Years Ago – July 20, 2022

On Sunday evening, July 17th, about 7:30, fire was noted in the premises of the New General Trading Co. at Two Hills. Not much could be done to control the blaze and the whole interior of the store together with a stock valued at around $9,000.00 was destroyed. Only the fact that the wall finish was of plaster board saved the building itself.

War has been declared on moonshining in the Vegreville district, with the result that Magistrate Gore-Hickman is kept busy as a bee handling out the rather severe penalties invoked by those who disregard the law in regard to illicit liquor.

The Prime Minister refused to meet a delegation of 4000 Ontario farmers who visited Ottawa in order to place their complaints before the government.

Sir Henry Thornton has resigned as president of the Canadian National Railways. S.J. Hungerford, vice-president, will be acting president. Questioned on Tuesday, Hon. R. J. Manion, minister of railways and canals, made this announcement. Both the board of directors and the government have accepted the resignation of Sir Henry.

75 Years Ago – July 23, 1947

The Vegreville Legion and Ladies’ Auxiliary will again conduct a refreshment booth at the Exhibition next week. A permanent booth has been constructed 16 feet square and this has been planned to render quick and efficient service. A three-burner gas stove has been procured for the hot-dog business and the Legion also hopes to have water piped direct to the booth.

Eight hail adjusters have been busy here during the past week, adjusting claims sent in by farmers after the severe hail storms in Innisfree.

An addition to the tonsorial artists in town is Warren Missen, late of Saskatoon, who is plying his trade with Emil Olson in the Mayfair barber shop.

Canadian customs officers have seen United States tourists entering Canada with skis, fur coats and snowshoes in July. Recently they were edified by another strange sight when an American car containing two U.S. Army Vets and a wooden barrel drove up.

“Where can we catch a barrel of fish?” asked the vets. They were waved on barrel and all.

The Hairy Hill Sports Association announce their annual Sports Day for Saturday, August 2nd. $200 in prizes will be offered in various events, including a baseball tournament, with six clubs involved.

50 Years Ago – July 20, 1972

At the National Jaycee Convention in Calgary the Vegreville Jaycettes won the award for outstanding unit across Canada, with a population of 10,000 and under. This is the first time this award has come to Alberta. The unit consists of nine Jaycettes with the following members to receive the award: Helen Rothenburger, Secretary; Elaine Ferguson; Elona Beaudette, President; Muriel Onushko, Past President; and Clara Nawrot, Treasurer.

Jaycee Past President Bob Lowry was pleased to present minor baseball impresario Joe Goshko with a cheque to assist the young diamondeers meet expenses. The money was raised in the March of Youth earlier this summer.

Vegreville Jersey breeder Dale Cole won a second place ribbon at the Calgary Stampede livestock show last week in the progeny of dam competition. Mr. Cole, too, was a judge in the dairy section. In the Hereford section Jack and Bernie Kotelko of Vegreville placed second in the group class of four animals.

There are now less than 10,000 beekeepers in Canada. In 1971, there was an average production of 128 pounds per colony for a total of 50.6 million pounds.

25 Years Ago – July 15, 1997

Ten area youngsters will get a first-hand taste of the business world this summer. They’ll take part in the “I want to be a Millionaire” program coordinated by the Lamont-Two Hills Business Development Corporation. They youngster include: Hilary Anaka, Zachary Danyluk, Bethany Grey, Randy Grounds, Chris Jensen, Ian Kischuk, Brian Lechelt, Charles Muntz, Mathew Muntz and Bret Shandro.

It took only one shot for a Vegreville golfer to complete a hole at an Edmonton course. Derrick Keller, 16, aced the 132-yard, parthree 16th hole at the Highlands Golf Club July 3 while playing in the Edmonton Junior Golf Association tournament.

Town of Vegreville issued eight building permits with combined values of $486,000 during June. The largest value permit was taken out by Tower Plumbing and Heating for a $220,000 commercial building in the 6000 block of 50 Avenue (Highway 16A). Others projects include construction of two residential garages, one residence, one each for a residential porch, deck and ground pool and one for commercial interior renovations.

Two Hills Historical Society members were busy pulling 30 loaves of bread out the peche oven at the museum site, Friday afternoon.

It took one hour to fire up the oven with old dry wood and then another hour to bake the bread.

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Hunker Down Canadians.

Economic Storm Clouds on Canada’s Horizon Lee Harding Frontier Centre for Public Policy

The era of low interest rates and inflation has ended, and now is the time for governments to show restraint.

But recent precedent suggests that’s unlikely.

Canadian year-over-year inflation hit 7.7 per cent in May, the highest in nearly 40 years, and I predict it will go still higher.

Ten years ago, Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page analyzed compensation in the federal civil service and found that, when benefits were included, the average federal worker received $114,000 a year. This was substantially more than the level reported in a confidential study James Lahey did for the Paul Martin government in 2003, which estimated average compensation at $73,400.

We don’t know what that amount is now, but we can expect it to keep growing without a resolute commitment to balanced budgets. Unfortunately, it’s far easier for governments to keep their unionized workforce happy and shrug their shoulders when taxpayers complain.

But from a policy perspective, the timing of the end of low interest rates is terrible. The public sector’s defined-benefit pension plans have stacked up obligations for years, and the retirement of baby boomers means its payback time.

This would be more tolerable if economic growth kept up with inflation, but it won’t. The World Bank’s recent Global Economic Prospects report anticipated gross domestic product (GDP) growth to drop from 5.7 per cent in 2021 to around 2.9 per cent this year and next. The authors expect damages from the pandemic and war in Ukraine to reduce per capita

income growth in developing economies to nearly five per cent below pre-pandemic levels.

High inflation and stagnant economic growth also occurred in the 1970s, when energy costs and public debts mushroomed. The problem this time around is that the phenomenon could stick. Our supply chain problems won’t leave soon, our aging demographics can’t be manipulated, and the push for net-zero carbon emissions will drive up government spending, energy costs and inflation for decades.

Inevitably, public sector unions will push for wage increases to outpace inflation. While it’s their job to ask, it’s the government’s job to say no. It is the worst time to make private-sector workers dish out more – their incomes are already losing ground to inflation. And taxes and public debt are high enough as it is without more still.

It’s high time for governmental restraint. An analysis by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in January showed that 528,347 government employees got a pay raise in 2020 and 2021, but none received a pay cut. Worse, the CTF also uncovered a report prepared for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. that included recommendations for a home equity tax.

A government that bypasses income to reach for wealth is already desperate and audacious. Canadians can’t afford that, especially when rising interest rates are already cooling housing markets. If the government did implement a home equity tax, it would represent a tax grab at the most opportune time – grab it while homeowners have value (because soon they won’t).

We can hope and push for better government.

Meanwhile, Canadians had better hunker down.

There’s a storm coming, and it won’t pass quickly.

Lee Harding is a Research Associate for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Memorial Golf Tournament Honours Life and Legacy of Marilyn Koroluk

Golfers register and prepare for the start of the tournament outside the clubhouse.

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Inset: Marilyn Koroluk with daughters Krista, left, and Miranda.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The inaugural Marilyn Koroluk Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Whitetail Crossing on July 16.

A total of 26 teams, (105 golfers) many of which included family members and friends of Marilyn came together to honour her life and legacy.

Daughter Miranda Koroluk said with a maximum of only 50 people allowed to attend her mom’s funeral because of COVID19 restrictions, she along with her sister Krista Brzezicki, and their father Perry wanted to honour her in a different way.

Miranda stated that, “My dad, sister and I wanted to start a fund to honour mom and keep her name alive. The golf tournament is on what would have been her 59th birthday, she unfor-

tunately passed during Covid and the tournament is a way for family and friends to be together and remember great memories of mom.

She was always the most giving and loving person and would do anything for anyone. She was heavily involved in supporting the community and volunteering in many organizations.”

Miranda said everything went great during the tournament and have had nothing but great reviews and everyone had a really great time out on the course.

Marilyn ran a successful business, the Lamont Hair Boutique in the Town of Lamont for more than 30 years. Miranda said her mom was born and raised in Lamont, and married her high school sweetheart Perry on Nov. 18, 1978.

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Back row L-R: Tere Brzezicki, Krista Brzezicki and Perry Koroluk.

Front row L-R: Ayden Brzezicki and Miranda Koroluk.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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The Vegreville Ag Society would like to thank the following sponsors for their continuing support of the Country Fair Fair Major Sponsor Deerland Equipment Grandstand Sponsor Wiebe Insurance Stage Sponsor Canalta Panels Ltd. Broadcast Booth RJV Gas Field Track Sponsor Xtreme Equipment Fireworks Woodwynn Farm Ltd. Mini Banners Bucky's Welding Jiffy Lube & Car Wash Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Atlas Appraisals Buildings Vantage Builders/Vantage Building Supplies Hair Fantasies Randy's Bobcat Service Richardson Pioneer Veg Fire & Safety Speedy Septic Tank Synergy CPA's KM - Vegreville Engineering Inc. Kal Tire/Extreme Clean Truck & Car Wash Billboard Signs Olynyk Roofing Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregate Vegreville Dental Centre Adam's No Frills Prime Cuts Meat & Deli Vegreville Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Vegreville Insurance Ltd. Tower Plumbing & Heating Tower Tack & Western Wear Sunset Woodworking Proline Automotive Esteem Wedding & Event Rentals Event Signs Lakeland REA Quest Disposal & Recycling Vegreville Insurance Flash Distributors NAPA Vegreville Ford Vegreville News Advertiser Vegreville Liquor Store Back Drops Cargill Highland Feeders Vegreville Drug Mart Rocky Mountain Equipment Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregate Vegreville Auto Body Vegreville Mechanical Ltd. Vegreville Ford Vegreville Glass 2019 Ltd. Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Derek Fox Financial HCL Site Services Ltd. Salty's Liquor Store Ag Arena Sponsor Suzanne Malo Realtor Child Find Bilyk Financial Kids Zone McDonalds Kid’s Mini Tractor Pulls Webb's Machinery Deerland Strong Person Competition Snap Fitness Antique Tractor Pulls Rocky Mountain Equipment Webb's Machinery Crop Management Network Nutrien Ag Solutions Deerland Tingley's Harvest Equipment Hot Rod Tractor Pulls Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. Full Throttle Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. Heat Sponsor Canalta Panels Barrels Co-operators Step Sponsors Hi-Way Registries Rotary Club of Vegreville Vegreville Auto Body Webb's Machinery Vegreville Mechanical Ltd. Vegreville & District Coop Vegreville Accounting Synergy CPA's Derek Fox Financial Recycle Bins Quest Disposal & Recycling Contributor Vito's Gold Sponsor Canalta Panels Town of Vegreville Bronze Sponsor Albert's Family Restaurant

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Vegreville Town Councillor a National Voice for all Municipalities Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville Town Councillor Taneen Rudyk is excited to be taking on her new role as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, (FCM).

“The commitment and responsibility to the organization and the municipal sector that belongs to the President is a role that I am excited to take on.”

Rudyk was acclaimed as the federation’s new president at the FCM annual conference just over a month ago. She has been an FCM board member since 2017, and said she ran for a position on the board after seeing FCM’s effective advocacy for Vegreville regarding the closure of the Immigration Case Processing Centre.

“I witnessed first-hand the support of municipal governments across the country which amplified the voice of our small community. I’m proud of the work we have done to unite the municipal sector, to build federal partnerships across all political parties to strengthen the voice and influence of local government at the national level.”

She believes the best way to tackle the most pressing issues and to create lasting results in communities across the country is to work together.

“The past two years have only emphasized the critical role local of local governments, both in our economic well-being,

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We have great examples right here in Vegreville of what happens when there is a strong voice for municipalities at the federal level. Prosperity Park is funded by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, with both federal and provincial funds and local tax dollars tangibly demonstrating the power of cooperation across orders of government. It’s gratifying to drive by the construction site and see what happens when federal, provincial, and local leaders work together on goals to benefit our residents.”

In terms of FCM’s national priorities, Rudyk said that includes a strong, sustainable and inclusive recovery. “Locally that includes priorities like more and reliable investments in municipalities to build and maintain the infrastructure that supports the movement of goods and services.

We also need to work with our federal counterparts ensuring the federal government covers all retroactive costs associated with the implementation of the new RCMP labour relations regime. As well more affordable housing, reliable and fully accessible broadband for Canadians regardless of where they live are some of the key issues and challenges playing out in communities big and small, from coast to coast to coast. I’ll be working hard this year to continue to advance these critical issues with our federal counterparts.”

She added that, “Any challenge we face as a country, we need to face it together. I think that to have the biggest impact, we have to focus on what unites us. As they say, if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. From big cities to small towns, from coast to coast to coast, all local leaders – and indeed all elected officials – are on the same mission to build better lives for their communities and those who live in them.”

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Interfaith Group held its first in person gathering at Vegreville United Church, (VHC) on May 7.

Bill Hackborn stated on behalf of Rev. Pamela Milton from VHC who is the Lead Facilitator for this group that there

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were 16 people who attended the May 7 meeting. “The purpose of May 7 meeting was to invite seekers (including ourselves) interested in interfaith dialogue to address the theme, ‘Peace and Justice’ from their own faith perspectives.

There were also conversations in which individuals informally discussed the various aspects, features and events in their faith traditions.

This group has met monthly through zoom meetings since May 2021.” Bill explained.

One of the Facilitators, Antoinette Fortier added, “I wanted to begin this group in Vegreville because my friend, Jane Gray told me about the St. Albert Interfaith Group that was meeting

by Zoom. I viewed this meeting and I enjoyed it so much because it was interesting to hear about other faiths that I thought it would be a good idea to have a group like that in Vegreville,” Antoinette said.

When I asked Antoinette what they did in their first in person gathering, she said, “We shared prayers from the different faith traditions, had fellowship, ate food together, shared different passages from the different holy books, and we gave our impression of the meeting. David Mockon also played a song he made and wrote. As well, we had crafts and activities for the

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Province Announces Alberta Day

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Alberta Day is a chance to celebrate who we are as Albertans and what we can achieve together. Since Alberta became a province on Sept. 1, 1905, it has been defined by the innovation, bravery and community spirit of its people. Our government is addressing the urgent need expressed by Albertans to explore and affirm Alberta’s cultural, economic and political uniqueness.

Alberta’s government is investing $3.2 million to support Trade Pathways – an initiative targeting unemployed Albertans

and providing them with comprehensive, on-the-job training in the construction sector. We are helping Albertans access education and training programs in the trades that will lead to good paying jobs, so they can support themselves, their families and Alberta’s growing economy. This will support a 33-month pilot project in partnership with the Alberta Construction Association (ACA), the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers and End Poverty Edmonton. The training provided by the Trade Pathways program will give a hand-up to unemployed and underemployed Albertans.

Alberta’s government is establishing a Career Education Task Force to review career education programming and provide strategic advice and recommendations that will help strengthen student learning pathways. The task force will focus primarily on career education for grades 7-12 and how to effectively prepare students for seamless entry into post-secondary studies or employment.

A new commemorative medal has been created to mark the

70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 in recognition of significant contributions to the province. A broad range of program partners have been invited to submit nominations. These partners include Members of the Legislative Assembly, Indigenous organizations, the Canadian Armed Forces, various Protective Services and an array of non-governmental community-based organizations.

The nominations for this award are now open and will remain open until November 30th 2022 depending on the partners deadlines.

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Rotary Peace Park Picnic Shelter Receives Upgrade

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Friday, July 22

(Rotary Peace Park Society/Submitted Photo)

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The picnic shelter at Rotary Peace Park in Vegreville is now sporting new curtains.

Rick Rutter, Chair of the Rotary Peace Park Society, said they finished installing a total of 13 curtains on June 9. Rutter was happy to receive the assistance of fellow Rotarians Greg Senko, Paul Ziprick, Ann Waters and Dan Beaudette.

Previously, Rutter said, “One of the largest drawbacks of using the facility was inclement weather. The dining area, with a dozen tables, is/was already roofed providing shelter from the sun and mild showers.

Higher winds now seem to be the norm and those with any driving rain made utilization of the area for meals, meetings or family gatherings nearly impossible.

The curtains should resolve that problem as they are expected to shear about 70 percent of the wind volume.”

Rutter said, “Rotary Peace Park is

meant to be a quite natural space to reflect on the promotion, celebration and commemoration of Peace through cooperation and understanding across International borders. The Rotary Peace Park Society is the managing partner for the Park in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Vegreville and the County of Minburn No.27.”

He added, “The whole area including the ring of trees representing the provinces at dedication, cook shed, sheltered picnic area, barbecue area, washrooms, massive open play area and parking lots are collectively referred to as The Rotary Peace Park.

The Park area is an open to the public, however, the park does rent out the covered areas for private function use in 12-hour segments. We anticipate that over the five months including summer the park will see 40 plus rental dates.”

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Polka Ramblers Take Folks on a Musical Trek of Joy ing faces, toes tapping and people singing along, knowing that the worries are left behind and the focus is on sharing good times and laughter.

The Pysanka Festival has always been an important part of our lives and we have been honored to perform at it through the years. We are proud to be Ukrainian and proud to be able to share our heritage and traditions with others. Supporting local venues and events that promote our heritage is very important to us.

The style of music we perform is very upbeat. Even the old time waltzes have a nice swing to them! Music is uplifting and celebratory!” Shelley added.

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The Polka Ramblers. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The band Polka Ramblers with Travis Dolter performed at Vegreville Pysanka Festival at the Cultural Showcase on July 2.

This band has local connections as one of the members of the band Sylvia Kupka (nee Olineck) grew up on the farm Northeast of Lavoy.

When Sylvia’s daughter, Shelley Dolter who is also a member of the band was asked what type of music they play she said “We perform traditional Ukrainian music as well as a variety of old and new country and rock. We continued to perform traditional Ukrainian Music as it is the music Sylvia grew up performing and listening to and has special meaning to us and we want to be able to pass it down to future generations. We have always felt it was important to play a variety of music so we include country and rock as well.”

When asked what made them want to perform music, Shelley replied, from a young age, Sylvia always wanted an accordion, and at age nine her parents Mafty and Vera Olineck bought her one. By 11, Sylvia was performing on stage with local bands, and then eventually joined Pete and Anne Chrunik in the

Meadowlarks band. While performing at a wedding near Hay Lakes, Sylvia met her future husband, George Kupka. Wherever Sylvia went - birthday party, camping, family get together, her accordion went to! Growing up surrounded by music, influenced her kids and grandkids to also take an interest in music and performing. The Polka Ramblers are made up of 3 generations - Sylvia Kupka (Baba), Shelley Dolter (Daughter), Travis Dolter (Grandson), as well as Panko Chrunik and Rylan Chessall. On occasion Shaelyn Dolter (Granddaughter) also joins in on vocals. When Shelley’s kids were small they used to take their sleeping bags with them to performances so they could sleep on stage until the band was done performing!” Shelley said.

When asked if The Polka Ramblers perform for a living, Shelley replied, “The Polka Ramblers have always performed for pure enjoyment. Performing brings us enjoyment, and being able to share that enjoyment with others is why we have continued to perform. Also, performing as a “Family Band” is special on its own. About four years ago, Travis began to pursue a career in Country music as well.

The best part about performing music is seeing smil-

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4 Entertainment 4 Live & Silent Auction 4 Horse Show /Gymkhana 4 Parade 4 Steak Supper

Friday, August 5, 2022 Bench show entries for 4:00-8:00 p.m.

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Parade line up 9:00 a.m Parade 10:00 a.m.

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Chipman Agricultural Society Hosts Farrier Competition and Outdoor Market Notice of Election and Requirements for Voter Identifcation Local Authorities Election Act (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

LOCAL JURISDICTION: VILLAGE OF ANDREW, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given: That an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

Office(s)

Number of Vacancies

COUNCILLOR

One (1) Voting will take place on the 8th day of August, 2022, between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm.

The voting station will be located at:

Village of Andrew 5021-50 Street, Andrew, Alberta T0B 0C0.

An Advance Poll will be held on Monday, July 25th, 2022 between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. at the above location.

In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be one or more of: Government Photo Identification; Tax Notice or Utility Bill from the Village of Andrew as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. DATED at the Village of Andrew in the Province of Alberta,

Farriers hard at work.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Farrier Keith Oram. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Coyote Country Classic Farrier Competition was held the weekend of July 8-10 in conjunction with the Backroad Bazaar Outdoor Market that went July 9.

The farrier competition had a total of 30 participants. Organizer Jessie Robinson said Team Canada was picked

This 13th day of July, 2022

at this contest. The top five who entered and made a commitment to international competition were selected. Members include: Chad Lausen from Strathmore, Riely Pool from Olds, Caleb Green from Chilliwack, BC and Russ Floyd from Prince George, BC. The outdoor market was a popular stop with more than 10 vendors on site selling a variety of items including: rabbits, crystals, baking, pottery, jewelry, dream catchers and more.

Correction Michael Klita Returning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE

Future Fuel Ltd Environmental Protection And Enhancement Act

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Future Fuel Ltd. has applied to Alberta Environment and Parks for an amendment to the existing approval for the Hairy Hill waste management and composting facility. The facility is located at LLD East Half 2754-14-W4M about 8 km south of Hairy Hill and was designed to produce 40 million liters per year of ethanol using power generated from natural gas generated onsite from the biodigestion of manure and organic recyclables from Edmonton. The application is to expand the composting operation, add additional power generation and equipment to produce renewable natural gas for the Two Hills County Gas Cooperative.

In the July 13th edition of the News Advertiser, the front page ad for

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Future Fuel Ltd. Attention: Anna De Paoli Suite 100, 101 Riel Drive St. Albert, AB T8N 3X4 Telephone: (877) 583-0722 Email: anna@dpaconsulting.ca

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GrainsConnect Canada Repeats as a Canada’s Best Managed Designation

GrainsConnect Canada Submitted Calgary, Alberta — GrainsConnect Canada (GCC) was recently recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Company’s designation. GCC also earned the designation in 2021, one of only four new recipients in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan that year.

“We are proud to be back as a Best Managed company,” commented Warren Stow, GCC President. “The award is further testimony and validation of GCC’s business model and approach,” Stow said.

“Most importantly, earning the Best Managed designation is a reflection of the hard work and talent of our team.”

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Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates the calibre of their abilities and business practices, noted King.

“We work to put people at the core of our strategy,” said Stow.

“People create the GCC culture and with the right tools, great things happen.” Stow said the past year has been difficult for all stakeholders in the agriculture industry. “Drought conditions and challenges across the family farm and through our supply chain have created setbacks in the industry. Our people have worked diligently to ensure we are doing right by our partnerships.”

The Best Managed program is sponsored by Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, Salesforce and TMX Group.

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Exactly What They Deserve Dear Editor, Arthur, you have hit a nerve. Tamara Lich and her cohorts are getting exactly what they deserve. Hats off to the judge who revoked her bail. I truly believe in our freedoms and the peaceful freedom of expression. I ask you, what is peaceful about an occupation or the blocking of international commerce? You don’t give us much of an option in your question of freedom vs. politics. Lich, et. al., do not seem to realize that like former President Donald Trump’s sidekicks (the Oath Keepers, Proud Boyz, etc.), when you super organize a protest, all kinds of ne’er do wells are going to show up. There were people in Ottawa who were also in Washington, D.C., on January 6th, 2021, doing all they could to disrupt democracy. Your question rather should have been words to the effect of anarchy vs democracy. There has been nothing “peaceful” about the “assemblies” Tamara Lich has led.

Nancy Mereska Thanks for writing Nancy. Hitting nerves is kind of what I do. I have no doubt that a large number of people feel the same way you do. A poll conducted exclusively for Global News showed that 43 per cent of Canadians approved of the way Trudeau handled the three-week-long protests in Ottawa while 36 per cent per cent supported the way the truckers handled themselves throughout the occupation.. My issue is with the inconsistency with which the “law” is enforced. Thankfully in Canada we can agree to disagree and even have our disagreement published in the newspaper. Some freedoms still prevail. -AB

Helping People Impacted by War anger at the world, at the Russians, at God, and at people in line ups. With children, we really want to try to address the anger very early. So, hopefully some of the intense memories if they saw things, it will help to deactivate that.

I would recommend for there to be a place where displaced people who come from Ukraine can get together as they will be the biggest source of support among each other.

Volunteers should use the listening techniques of encouraging, clarifying, restating, reflecting, summarizing, and validating when helping people from Ukraine,” Kalinowski.

Simcisin said, “The most important thing you Vegreville and Area Stands with Ukraine Committee members from L-R: Len Bullock, Jerrold Lemko, Nicole Lakusta, Cindy Baydala, can offer someone is connection and security.

Sandi Humeniuk, Natalia Toroshenko and Larissa Bombak. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) Some strategies we need to focus our attention on are other thoughts other than negative Registered Psychologists Sasha Simcisin and Cheryl Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Kalinowski made presentations during the information thoughts because out of 40 to 60 thousands thoughts a day, 70 percent of our thoughts are negative. A strategy Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine Committee session. recently presented Impact of War information Session at Kalinowski said that, “When it comes to trauma, the to deal with this is put an elastic band around your wrist the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium. intensity and the feelings and reactions will depend on and snap it every time you have negative thought to stop this process. You can tell yourself, stop and try to pay “This information session was meant to help anyone in many factors.” our community prepare for welcoming new to Canada According to Canadian Psychological Association attention to something else.

Also, you should try to talk to children about war and Ukrainians that will be arriving in our communities. ways to cope with emergencies, disasters, and violent Everyone from volunteers, possible employers, people events are hearing about the disaster or crisis repeatedly see how much they really know. It is very important to who may be offering housing and just any interested can be upsetting, so take breaks from watching and provide the context on how far Ukraine is away from general public could benefit from the information that reading the news or social media. Take care of your where they live now.

But try to spend more time with them and do somewas presented. body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat The purpose of the presentation was to help individu- healthy, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid thing else besides talking about war.

For older kids, 14 years and up, it might be hard for als better understand the impact of war. Topics included alcohol or drugs. Connect with others. Talk with family trauma and war, understanding the effect on the body, and friends, or a professional, about your concerns and them to pay attention at school. You have to help them keep a routine as their life changed completely. They talking with children, and the importance of self care how you are feeling. and stabilization. Helpful strategies were given,” said “One thing to keep in mind is that this trauma, this have no control over that and even us, we want some Nicole Lakusta, Communications Committee Chair for crisis is ongoing. Initial feelings and reactions following control in our lives. Give them support, certainty and Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine. the trauma may include feeling alone, feeling isolated, things they can do because right now.”

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Andrew Agricultural Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary like a family and loved the camaraderie and shared experiences. Dave Fedun feels exactly the same, and spent a lot of time behind the bench in addition to playing on Andrew’s senior men’s hockey team that played in the Beaverhill Hockey League.

Dave said his friend Ken Danyluk was spearheading the Ag. Society. Dave said his wife was involved with the Ag. Society as well.

Dave’s three boys played hockey and his daughter ran the time clock and kept score at the games.

L-R: Dave Fedun, Shirley Andriashuk, Loretta Hodge Dave said they made “lifeand Sylvia Ostapowich. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) long friends” and had many great memories over the years. “I’m very happy to see Michelle Pinon News Advertiser a lot of the younger people are interested in keeping The Andrew Agricultural Society celebrated its the Ag. Society going,” added Dave with a broad 50th anniversary July 9 and 10th. smile.

There were a variety of events held throughout the The Ag. Society also operated the Figure Skating weekend, which included a Farmer’s Market, Slo- Club. “Both my husband and I were involved with Pitch Tournament, Kids Zone, Beer Gardens, the Ag. Society,” said Sylvia Ostapowich. Her husPancake Breakfast and Banquet and Dance. band Jim coached hockey and she was the President It was a special time to socialize with family and for the Andrew Figure Skating Club for many years friends as well as past and current members of the as their three daughters skated. Sylvia remembers Ag. Society. Some of the original group of volunteers her son not being too happy she put him in figure were on hand for the festivities Saturday evening. skating, but she wanted him to “learn how to skate They included: Sylvia Ostapowich, Grace Blashko, properly” before going into hockey.

Shirley Andriashuk as well as Loretta Hodge whose Sylvia’s friend Grace Blashko was the Secretary of late husband Lee started the hockey program. the Andrew Figure Skating Club. She had two chil“We moved here in 1972,” said Loretta. They dren who were involved with that in the mid-‘70’s. owned the hotel and Lee also ran a water hauling Sylvia said many people got involved with the Ag. company with Matt Danyluk who used to run the Society to help get the arena built, and later convert ball tournaments for the Ag. Society. “My husband from natural to artificial ice. started hockey and coached as many as three teams With rodeos, Hawaiian dances, and a variety of at a time,” added Loretta. other events, Sylvia added, “It, (Ag. Society) was the Both Loretta and Shirley have many fond memo- fabric of the community. And it still is today.” She ries. They both had children in hockey and recalled said if younger people hadn’t stepped up to volunteer some of the good times they shared together travel- there wouldn’t be an Ag. Society. ling to hockey schools in summertime. Shirley The former volunteers give much credit to current remembered being on the ferry going to Victoria and Ag. Society President Carrie Hrehorets whose parsome of the passengers looking on in amazement as ents were some of the founders and pillars of the Ag. kid after kid piled out of their motorhome.

Society.

Loretta said Shirley was fondly called ‘Baba’ by Hrehorets told the crowd of 140 people she’s been one and all. “Shirley was the work horse. Chief cook on the executive for 13 years, as have most of the and bottle washer,” said Loretta. That was because current executive. “And the years before us, other Shirley ran the concession at the arena and also people remained on the executive for many years as catered all of the events the Ag. Society held. “You well,” wouldn’t believe how many hamburgers and peroI have many fond memories of my parents and gies we made,” added Shirley. their close friends who worked tirelessly to keep the “It, (volunteering) was very rewarding over the Ag. Society going and the arena open. years,” said Shirley, whose late husband Ed also did These truly are the best memories of my life, and a lot of volunteering for the group. “It was hard I’m sure a few of you here tonight can agree to that work, but enjoyable,” added Loretta. They became as well. I guess that’s where the saying, “It take a

village to raise a child” would apply. Everyone worked together to provide as much opportunities as they could for the children.”

Hrehorets said over the years they have lost a multitude of people who were very involved with the Ag Society. Every year since 2009 we have hosted the Andrew Memorial Hockey Tournament and it is this event we honour these people.” A moment of silence was held to remember them.

L-R: Ken Levicki and his wife Sara and their children Axel and Kelvin along with his dad Terry Levicki. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

In closing, Hrehorets asked guests to raise a glass to toast the Ag. Society for 50 years of “incredible volunteerism and many friendships and memories made.”

Terry Levicki, who operated the Ag Society Farmers Market with his partner Sonia, were in attendance. He made the displays of photos and newspaper clippings for the event, for which Hrehorets thanked him for.

Levicki currently manages and maintains the arena. He said he played old timers hockey for many years and that his three boys Ken, Brad and Michael grew up playing hockey in Andrew.

Marty Stewart played and coached hockey in Andrew after moving to the community in 2007. He said he enjoyed his time volunteering and was happy to be involved with the organization over the years.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

ZUK, Dave December 29, 1949 - July 25, 2011 In Loving Memory of Our Dear Brother-in-Law and Uncle.

A beautiful life that came to an end, he died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

In our hearts a memory will always be kept, of one we loved, and will never forget.

Love, Randy, Elaine, Jordon, Amy, Quinn & Blayke, Logan, Janelle, Wade, John and Jaycee

PETER WOLOSHYN March 20, 1937 - July 14, 2021 In loving memory of our dear husband, dad and grandpa.

You meant so much to all of us You were special and that’s no lie You brightened up the darkest day And the cloudiest sky Your smile alone warmed hearts Your laugh was like music to hear I would give absolutely anything To have you well and standing near Not a second passes When you’re not on our minds Your love we will never forget The hurt will ease in time Many tears I have seen and cried They have all poured out like rain I know that you are happy now And no longer in any pain.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife June, Kim & Ken, Colin & Loralle, Kirby & Owen, Danny & Jamie, Shelby & Marko, Jordan, Brady, Jacob, Adam, Kaylee, James and Austin

MEMORIAM

KUTRYK, Barry Donald June 10, 1950 - July 11, 2016 In Loving Memory of our Dear Husband and Father 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, Natasha and families

Jill Hayduk In Loving Memory of our Dear Jill May 10, 1976 - July 21, 2021 Don’t think of her as gone away, her Journey’s just begun Life holds so many facets, this earth is Only one.

Just think of her as resting from the Sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days or years Think how she must be wishing that We could only know today How nothing but our sadness, can really pass away.

And think of her as living in the Hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost and she Was loved so much.

Lovingly Remembered and Deeply Missed by Ryan, Tyler, Sullivan & Ella May, Mom (Val) & Pius, Travis, Tianna, Maverick & Porter, Dad (Jerry) & Cathi, Trudy, Gus, Amber, Austin & Abby, Nicole, Rob, Lucas & Matthew, Keith, Ashley, Jake & Hunter Cara, Craig, Owen & Seth

RUTH YAROCHUK October 22, 1934 - July 3, 2011 With Loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother Amazing Grace was your path in life.

What A Friend We all had in you.

I Saw The Light in you beaming everyday.

Just A Closer Walk With You one more time.

In The Garden where you spent many hours.

Leaning On The Everlasting Arms of you.

Precious Memories we all hold dear in our hearts.

In The Sweet By And By you will be remembered.

You are now At Peace In The Valley.

Beyond The Sunset we will watch for you.

You Will Never Walk Alone as you are with your family.

On The Wings Of Doves you were carried away.

You’ll Fly Away to a heavenly place of grace and peace.

Thank You Lord for letting us have the time we all did with RUTH Forever Loved and Deeply Missed and Always In Our Hearts Your Loving Family, Children and Grandchildren.

PATRIE, Rhonda May 9, 1963 - July 21, 2017 In Loving Memory A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have for you.

You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might.

A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind.

You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just a mother.

For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest.

So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.

Love you and miss you always, Clarence, Jarrett, Amanda, Jolene, Chandel, Gerald, Raelynn & Jorja

MEMORIAM In loving memory of: Nadia Horon January 23, 1924 - August 13, 1983 Nick Horon May 7, 1917 - July 10, 1990 Annette MacKenzie September 4, 1949 - March 29, 2021 You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

Always in our thoughts and prayers, lovingly remembered, dearly missed, and forever in our hearts.

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CARD OF THANKS

BOHAICHUK,Rosanne On behalf of my family, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who were there for my daughter Rosanne and me as she valiantly fought for her life during the past three and half years. From a busy working, happy full of joy, loving person, at 51 she succumbed to “The Downs Syndrome downward spiral.”

Painfully, but with determination, she patiently endured numerous ambulance trips to numerous hospitals, each seizure more debilitating.

Thank you, Dr. Stefancik, for your condolences, you delivered Rosanne 54 years ago, and you remembered her smile, “Take her home and just love her” you said, and we did. In turn she spread the love.

Thank you “Vegreville” where she spent her school years. The “people of Vegreville” are the most compassionate, caring group bar none, when it comes to handicapped individuals. Thank you to Dr. Gupta, Dr. Hassaballah, who tried and did everything they could to make her last years less painful. By now she had lost her sight and needed extra care which the “Lamont” LTC Auxiliary provided. Thank you so much to Dr. McBor and the Lamont hospital management and staff who exemplified compassion and communication, with their immediate response to concerns we had.

I thank “ALL” the Innisfree and area community for accepting and treating Rosanne with love and respect, during her decades of living in the community. Julie, at Canada Post, co-workers at Petro-Can restaurant, the many organizations she volunteered at, and the Fish and Game of which she was an avid member for many years. The Fish and Game provided an “excellent” picnic lunch at the Trout Pond after the interment. Thank you to Autumn Rose Funeral Home for your excellent service, and for taking Rosanne for her last “fishing trip” to the pond on the way to the Innisfree Cemetery. For the past two years, she has asked “when can we go fishing?” even though she could no longer see.

My tears keep coming, as do the calls, visits, cards, flowers, condolences, candles lit, trees planted and donations to charities in memory of her. Thank you all.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the nurses and other hospital staff in all the hospitals she was at. Rosanne’s problems were a challenge to the overworked, understaffed health care providers and I apologize if I “demanded” more than you were able to give. I know the stress, because I am a mother, guardian and caregiver 24/7 during the past four years during the “covid stretch” and had “minimal” help, and I too succumbed to severe health problems at the age of 79. I wanted to do all I could to fulfill MY “Protocol” as a mother, legal guardian, caregiver and thus demanded the best for someone who could not speak for herself. I am sorry if I offended anyone, but I was just doing “MY job.”

Thank you Louise Bohaichuk

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Carl Michael Yarochuk February 21, 1965 - June 28, 2022 It is with great sadness the family of Carl Yarochuk announces his passing at the age of 57, peacefully in hospital. He will be reuniting with his wife Shelley, dad Nick, mom Ruth, and niece Sarah.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Nicole (Dylan) and Amber; grandchild Brayden; sisters Rachel (Dwayne) Pichoch and Shelley (Don) Duffy; nieces Rebecka and Trisha & nephews Justin and Ryan Pichoch.

Carl’s younger years were spent competing with his dad in construction. After getting married to Shelley, he took pride in a busy life with his family and his career in the auto body industry; welding, sanding, prepping and painting vehicles. Working on vehicles whenever he was in the mood. He enjoyed loud music; especially Nickelback, watching hockey games on the television, playing video games, and “Fast and Furious” movies.

Living a life with friends and family, spending hours with his girls and grandson filled with stories, barbeques, and bonfires. Never having enough time with everyone to do everything he ever wanted but made the most out of the time he was given.

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MAGAS, Joyce Marie (nee Dinwoodie) Joyce Magas slipped peacefully away from us at the age of 62 on July 8th, 2022. Joyce was the beloved wife of Darryl Magas; sister to Marilyn Trufyn (Dennis), and David Dinwoodie; Aunt and Great Aunt to Pamela Trufyn, Dayna Trufyn, Dustin Dinwoodie (Courtney) (Adelyn, Grace and Jayden), Harley Dinwoodie (Hannah) (Zac and Luc), Garth Dinwoodie (Ashton) (Levi), and Kate Ulrich (Cody). Besides immediate family, Joyce leaves behind a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, as well as many dear and close friends.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Julia Dinwoodie.

Joyce will forever be remembered for her generous and loving spirit, sense of humour and artistic abilities.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Lymphedema Association, or the charity of one’s choice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Floating Stone Municipal Park St. Paul County (rural address 11430 Twp Rd 604- located 2 hours NE of Edmonton on Highway 28) on July 26th, 2022 starting at 1:00 p.m. (please bring your lawn chair). A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Anne Ewaskiw nee Muzechka beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend left us at the age of 103 years, on July 18, 2022.

She is leaving behind her loving son Marshall, along with many caring nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Anne will be joining her beloved husband Wasyl Harry (Bill); beloved son Norman; her parents Mike and Mary Muzechka; her brothers Nick, Bill and Paul; sister Cassie; her in-laws Hryhori and Maria Ewaskiw.

Anne was a loving wife, mother, aunt and friend. She loved when family or friends had time to stop for coffee. She had such a zest for life that a person could not help but absorb some of that zest during the visit. Anne loved gardening and excelled at growing the most abundant flowers. The town of Vegreville honoured her with a certificate for the most outstanding flower garden. She was a meticulous person and took great pride in her home and garden. She was an active member of St. Demetro’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish for many years before moving to Vegreville. She was also an active member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Vegreville.

A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705 - 51 St.) in Vegreville, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with the Basilian Fathers officiating.

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Park Hops Help Kids Explore Vegreville’s Parks

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Children were able to visit and participate in guided activities at the Betty McPherson Park in Vegreville on July 11.

This is the second section for this program. Programmer for Kalyna Family Resource Network for Vegreville and Area Jen Lastiwka said approximately 10 children attended the July 11 program.

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Registered with ARMA in 1994 for tire recycling and in 2007 for electronics recycling, the Commission has been a dedicated partner of the organization on the frontline of the recycling programs.

ARMA Chief Executive Officer Ed Gugenheimer, said, “ARMA is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing environmental stewardship in Alberta, and we are so proud of the St. Michael Regional Solid Waste Commission and its dedicated staff including Linda and Bob Davies for their enduring support of the programs.”

This past year, Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) challenged municipalities registered in its Expanded Electronics Pilot Project (ePilot) to collect as much material as possible.

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It went really well overall. Everybody in the group contributed in some way and had a good time and they said they learned a lot,” Antoinette said.

David Mockon also wanted to acknowledge the two Baha’i members, Mr. William Hackborn of Camrose and Julie Ishida of Tofield, who drove into Vegreville to attend the interfaith space and conversed about efforts contributing to peace and justice. Julie, also a member of the Tofield Interfaith Council, offered words that encouraged the gathered friends.

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Weaving Ukrainian Culture Together Through Entertainment Viter Ukrainian Dancers.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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The 49th Annual Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanka Festival’s July 2 Grandstand Show was hosted at Vegreville Social Centre due to the rainy conditions at the time of the show.

Hannah Picklyk and Kaitlin Vitt emceed this show where they presented a bit of history on each of dance and bands before their performances.

Picklyk and Vitt said Edmonton’s Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir have become recognized internationally for their energy, innovation and passion for Ukrainian culture.

“In 25 years, Viter has evolved from being a small and enthusiastic group of dancers to a well-rounded and accomplished ensemble, composed of both dancers and choristers. In

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2008 Viter’s ensemble was further enhanced when a group of singers was formed to expand Viter from a dance group to an ensemble. The result is a group of dancers, choristers, and musicians that create an entertaining and harmonious blend of storytelling, which is unique to Viter.

For 38 years the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton (UMCE) has pursued the objective of developing, promoting, and fostering a greater appreciation of the traditions of Ukrainian choral singing.

Vohon Dancers now in its 35th year, Vohon is praised for its colorful diversity of talent, its amazing ability to transcend the traditional into new cultural landscapes, and its power to ignite the stage from the moment the curtain opens to the final Hopak!

Cheremosh have had phenomenal success as a semi-professional Ukrainian dance company the world over. Their dancing is rich in intensity, energy, and spirit, and they have a reputation for bringing amazing choreography to the stage.

Mashyna Band brings together their love of many genres, Mashyna fuses them together with the sounds of their ancestry to create this new progressive style of Ukrainian Power Polka,” Picklyk and Vitt added.

JULY 20, 2022

Wendy Brook Music Festival Holds Final Concert of the Year

Students from Cold Lake perform.

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Ruth Derow. (Larissa Bombak/ Submitted Photo)

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Debra Fedoruk Submitted The Wendy Brook Music Festival had their final event of the year on June 14 at the Homestead Lodge in Vegreville.

It was a bursary concert consisting of bursary award winners performing for the residents. These bursary winners were receiving money to attend musical events, such as music camps, outside of regular music lessons.

The performers and bursary recipients were: Julia Dolejsi, Tristan Neil, Sam Rarama, Russell Derow, Clara Derow, Wesley Derow, and Ruth Derow. Much to the delight of the residents, these accomplished students sang and/or played the piano.

The Derow family, including mom and dad, performed a couple of songs as well, which were a big hit with the audience. The bursary sponsors were: Perogies and Jam, Li Giebelhaus, Drs. Tim & Elizabeth Nawrot, Viola BraunFox, and Derek Fox Financial.

A group of fiddlers from Cold Lake and Tulliby Lake also received bursaries, and they did a bursary concert at Posts West, a seniors home, in Cold Lake on June 1. They were Emmett Quirk, Ainsley Quirk, Aerielle Turrett, Caroline Parke, Henry Parke, Shirley Parke and Susan Parke. Their bursary sponsors were the Lions Club of Vegreville and Drs. Tim & Elizabeth Nawrot.

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