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Children had huge grins as they ran through the equipment at the re-opening of Vegreville Lions Community Spray Park on July 19.
The Vegreville Lion’s Community Spray Park was taken out of service on July 12. This brief closure was due to a contaminated water sample. Parks, Recreation and Facilities Manager Dan Kuzmic explained, “Although the higher level of contaminants was not a cause for concern, as spray/splash parks in Alberta are rigorously monitored, the closure was a proactive measure to ensure the levels did not increase. Testing before the re-opening demonstrated that the issue had been resolved.”
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owed anything he will have to retain the services of a lawyer and go to court.
July 15
11:38 – Two vehicle collision on a county road between a grade and semitruck. Collision report completed.
15:36 – Report of a parked car being hit and the driver of the other vehicle not remaining at the scene. Damage over $5,000. Collision report completed.
15:48 – Complaint where an individual was saying negative things about the complainant. Member spoke with the complainant and what was described was protected speech under the Canadian Charter.
16:05 – Report of an attempted vehicle theft. Damage was done to the door and ignition.
17:23 – Report of an AB license plate that fell off at some point. Part of the plate still attached to the client’s bike. Plate added to the RCMP database.
July 16
10:30 – Report of harassment where the subject is disturbing them by watching their property with binoculars, posting pictures of belongings online, etc. Under investigation.
10:37 – Calls made to clients through “Project Lock Up” focused on properties with multiple break-ins. Arrangements for property assessments made.
11:25 – Report of a subject uttering threats towards the complainant and her husband. Members attended and took statements. Subject located and arrested the released with documents for court. Ongoing investigation.
14:07 – 911 call to report a dog in a vehicle. Member attended and the vehicle was no longer there. Member located the vehicle at the owner’s residence and spoke with the owner. Dog was checked on and was not in distress.
15:40 – Report of shoplifting at a Vegreville retail outlet. When approached the suspect dropped a black backpack and fled in a dark-coloured van. The backpack contained ID for the suspect. CCTV footage reviewed. Ongoing investigation.
15:54 – Report of a shoplifter observed fleeing a Vegreville business on July 11 around 16:15. Under investigation.
16:02 – 911 call to report a male sitting on the highway near the white line. Caller concerned for the individual’s safety. Members attended and conducted patrols but the subject was not located.
17:57 – Complainant reports a staggering male with female and child in Vermilion leaving the McDonalds in a white Ford F150. Members were able to intercept the vehicle and traffic stop conducted. Alcohol Screening Device administered. FAIL. Roadside appeal FAIL. Vehicle towed.
July 18
04:34 – Complainant reported an unknown male in her basement. Members attended and arrested the subject for Break & Enter. Subject held for a hearing with the Justice of the Peace and then later released with documents for court.
16:50 – Members responded to a truck on fire on Hwy 15 near Mundare. Driver was lone occupant and there were no injuries. Truck was towed.
July 19
10:22 – Caller reported running out of gas on Hwy 16 west of Vegreville. Member attended and arranged for the client to get some gas.
10:27 – Report of a subject in a Jeep who was driving impaired. Members located the Jeep in Vegreville as described by the complainant and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not impaired. Complainant updated.
10:45 – Anonymous report indicating that a red Ford Taurus car was swerving in and out of lanes on Hwy 16 eastbound near RR 161. Members on patrol located on red vehicle but it was not a Ford Taurus. The vehicle was not located. 11:59 – Report of an intoxicated driver in Vegreville. Members attended, located the driver and conducted a roadside screening (ASD). Driver passed with a reading of zero. Subject stated that he had personal issues with the complainant. 12:35 – Report of a $1,500 bicycle stolen from the complainant’s residence between 02:00 and 12:00 noon. Possible suspected communicated. Bike is black with red “NORCO” written on it. Under investigation.
13:32 – Report of a text message being received that a subject was going to take an axe to the complainant’s vehicle along with other threats. Members spoke to the complainant who requested a verbal warning be given. Subject spoken to and warned that continuing in this manner will result in arrest.
15:48 – Reports of the back door of a church broken and wide open. A shed on the property was also broken into. It appears that attempts were made to get into a C-can but they were unsuccessful. Under investigation.
21:03 – 911 call to report a vehicle stunting. Members attended and spoke with the complainant who had video of the older Ford truck spinning tires outside his house. Statement provided. Members located the subject and issued a ticket.
July 17
11:47 – Report of a low flying yellow plane repeatedly flying over their yard. Complainant was advised that the plane was crop dusting fields.
09:08 – Report of an “egg swing chair” stolen from the complainant’s back deck.
13:05 – Complaint regarding harassing communications. Screenshots available.
13:34 – Members spoke with a complainant about an ongoing and escalating neighbour dispute.
During the week there were 57 calls for service made in total including: 1 false 911, 1 false alarm, 2 animal strikes, 0 relationship violence, 4 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 7 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.
12:38 – Complaint regarding an individual who was on the complainant’s property asking for money they felt they were owed. Members spoke with the subject and advised that if he felt he was
14:22 – Report of a shoplifter at a Vegreville retail outlet observed fleeing on July 18 around 10:40. Subject identified, statement obtained and the investigation is ongoing.
14:27 – Manager of a Vegreville retail outlet reported a shoplifter observed fleeing the store on July 18 at around 10:45. Under investigation
The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter.
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RCMP files from July 15 - 18
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County of Minburn Receives Bridge Funding
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk hand delivered a cheque for more than $2 million to County of Minburn council on July 10.
“I am so thrilled about the Government of Alberta’s commitment to developing and maintaining local transportation infrastructure in Alberta municipalities through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program. The $2,171,250 allocation for the County of Minburn will enhance the service life of key transportation infrastructure throughout the region, enhance safety, and support continued economic growth,” said Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville and Parliamentary Secretary for Settlement Services and Ukrainian Evacuees.
County of Minburn Reeve Roger Konieczny stated, “We are immensely grateful for the funding provided through the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) for the repair and maintenance of seven bridges in our municipality. This support is invaluable, and we anticipate that these investments will not only enhance the safety and connectivity of our transportation network but also stimulate local economic growth and development. We look forward to the positive impact this funding will have on our community and remain committed to ensuring its efficient and effective utilization.”
Norm De Wet, Director of Operations for the County of Minburn, provided detailed information on each of the bridge files. These include:
• BF 01195 Bridge Culvert Replacement: RR134 South of Twp 520 in Div. 5
o Project Value: $414,000
o Eligible Funding (75%):
$310,500.00
• BF 01819 Bridge Culvert Replacement: RR 123 North of Twp 510 in Div. 5
o Project Value: $546,000.00
o Eligible Funding (75%): $409,500.00.
• BF 06729 Bridge Maintenance: RR160 south of Twp 540 in Div. 7
o Project Value: $132,000.00
o Eligible Funding (75%): $99,000.00
• BF 74718: Bridge Maintenance: Twp 502 East of RR 85 in Div. 1
o Project Value: $125,000.00
o Eligible Grant (75%) $93,750.00
• BF 75589 Bridge Culvert Replacement: Twp 532 West of RR 155 Div. 7
o Project Value: $646,000.00
o Eligible Funding(75%): $484,500.00
• BF 75604 Bridge Culvert Replacement: RR145 south of Hwy 631 in
Div. 7
o Project Value: $411,000.00
o Eligible Grant (75%): $308,250.00
• BF 78718 Bridge Culvert Replacement: Twp 512 West of RR80 in Div. 3
o Project Value: $621,000.00
o Eligible Grant (75%): $465,750.00
“There will be repairs to one bridge in 2024, BF 06729, and the rest of the work is planned for 2025,” noted De Wet. The total STIP funding is $2,171,250. Total Municipal Portion $723,750. Under the STIP, the Government of Alberta provides 75 percent of the funding, while municipalities are responsible for 25 percent of the funding.
From L-R: Div. 4 Councillor Cliff Wowdiza, Div. 2 Councillor Eric Anderson, Div. 6 Councillor Carl Ogrodnick, Reeve and Div. 3 Councillor Roger Konieczny, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Deputy Reeve and Div. 5
Councillor Tara Kuzio, Div. 7 Councillor Kevin Bentley and Div. 1 Councillor Joey Nafziger. (County of Minburn/Submitted Photo)
FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE
90 Years Ago – August 1, 1934
Crops in the New Kiew district are showing up well and we expect a good yield, although the dry spell has done some damage.
The complete storage capacity of Canadian country and terminal elevators, public and private combined, is about 418,000,000 bushels.
Haying operations are in full swing along the Vermilion Valley in Two Hills. The hay crop is unusually heavy, though some of the low meadows to the westward are reported to be still covered with water in parts.
The School Board in Two Hills and teachers arrived at a compromise on the eve of the scheduled hearing of their dispute by the Board of Reference. The arrangements seem to have been reasonably satisfactory to all parties, and this method of settlement is necessarily less provocative of ill feeling than an arbitrary ruling by an outside body. The whole teaching staff is retained, salaries being slightly reduced except in the case of the one teacher who had received no notice of dismissal.
75 Years Ago – July 27, 1949
In 1830 it took 60 hours in the field to raise a bushel of wheat. A century later machines were helping to do the same job for a total of two hours of field work.
Anita Dubuc has joined the staff of the local telephone exchange and is rapidly becoming an expert “Hello Girl”
At the June meeting of the council of M.D. of Eagle, a petition was received from the residents of Townships 53 and 54, Range 14 asking the council to approve the construction of power transmission lines within those townships. Steve Hawreliak of Canadian Utilities Limited, gave the council the necessary explanations and it was approved.
At the same council meeting, it was approved to give grants of $150.00 each to the Vegreville Exhibition Association and the Willingdon Agriculture Society.
The G.T.A. Digest says that the United States Department of Agriculture has entomologists at work to develop an iron-jawed, thick-skulled, armor-bottomed bee capable of wrestling with alfalfa blossoms. The loss to farmers is heavy. In Utah alone, alfalfa seed production has fallen from 26 million pounds a year to about 4 million pounds. It is worth 60c a pound.
50 Years Ago – July 25, 1974
Fellow postal workers, town council members, and close friends attended a banquet on July 26, in honor of Mr. John Symyrozum, retiring postmaster at Vegreville. Vegreville Mayor Virgil Moshansky expressed thanks on behalf of the town council and the citizens of the community for 14 years of service as a town councilor. Mr. Symyrozum was also praised for the tremendous amount of community work he has done since moving to Vegreville in 1956.
The Alberta – RCMP Century Celebrations Committee has granted cheques totaling $32,100 to the Saddle Lake Indian Reserve in support of three projects commemorating the 100 years of history since the arrival of the North West Mounted Police to what is now Alberta.
A grant of $6,000 to the Alberta Fish and Game Association for the rearing of pheasants has been authorized by the government. The grant was made to the Association to offset the capital costs of pen and facility construction in order to raise pheasants for release to the wild. It is hoped that this effort will help somewhat to improve pheasant hunting in the future.
Clerk of the Court and Sheriff Joe Gretzan received word that he and his family will move to Drumheller in the near future. Mr. Gretzan takes over his position and Mr. E. Rurka of Medicine Hat will assume Mr. Gretzan’s position here.
25 Years Ago- July 27, 1999
Construction in Vegreville neared the $4 million mark as the halfway point of the year was passed. Permits for a total of $829,000 were issued in June bringing the year’s total to $3.792 million, according to information released by the Town of Vegreville.
Vegreville and area residents now have more opportunities than ever for free access to the Internet. VegNet, a non-profit organization, operating through VegMin Learning Network, qualified for a grant through Industry Canada’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) to provide public access to the Internet.
Vegreville Firefighter and RCMP responded to a truck fire on Highway 16 west of Lavoy last week. A Vegreville resident was returning from grass cutting when the debris in the bed of the truck caught fire. Fire spread to the ditch bordering the train tracks and an approaching train was stopped.
Anna Granger of G.V. Mech Anna Cal 1997 Ltd. presented a cheque of $500 on behalf of her and her husband Gerald to Wendy Hopper of the Homestead Lodge Fundraising Committee. Other donations recently have been received from Tom and James Waite of Ranfurly, $1,000; and Vegreville Cultural Association, $1,000.
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Christmas in July A Better Solution
Arthur Beaudette
News Advertiser – Opinion
Last week I ended by pointing out that given the choice, people would rather eat than worry about the environment. So, what’s better than taxing the population and redistributing that money in a quasi-socialist scheme? It’s rather simple. Unleash us. Instead of punishing people, who collectively are some of the best and brightest on the planet, offer up a number of “X” prizes for bringing forth technology that will truly change the course of the planet.
When you look at what one person with incredible resources has done in the past 10 years, Elon Musk is a model for what is possible. While his focus may not be on the environment, he has revolutionized the space industry, provided internet across the globe and kick started a surge in electrification. That’s ONE person.
In Canada alone, one of the most red-tape laden jurisdictions on the planet, there has been innovation in lithium extraction, Nano technology for batteries, carbon capture, emissions reduction and more. The list is long, and many innovations do not come on the back of a carbon tax. They have been developed in spite of it.
Sara Hastings-Simon, a researcher at the University of Calgary, studies carbon pricing and how it will help us achieve our goals. When asked by a reporter… “Is it working?” her response was what many would expect. It started with, “That’s a tricky question” and went on to say that the answer is complex and so on and so forth. Now if someone who studies this for a living doesn’t know, perhaps it’s time to change our direction.
When the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) was asked about the carbon tax, the answer came in two parts. The first part was that most Canadians would receive back more than what they paid in carbon tax. Again, there are details in the numbers. It’s akin to giving away bicycles for people to reduce their carbon footprint (and if you truly believe, save the planet as a bonus.) Yes, it works… BUT. When it’s -20C out and you live 15 km from the store, no bicycle will help. There is no accounting in that statement for the costs to Canadians related to increases in other areas. That leads to the second question which I’ve touched on before. The impact to the Canadian economy which is nothing less than staggering… in a bad way. PBO Yves Giroux told CBC, “When both fiscal and economic impacts of the federal fuel charge are considered, we estimate that most households will see a net loss,” Giroux said in 2023. “Based on our analysis, most households will pay more in fuel charges and GST — as well as receiving slightly lower incomes — than they will receive in (rebates).”
Stifling our economy and handcuffing our brightest problem solvers will not solve the problem the planet is facing. This isn’t a quick fix or a big show for the cameras. This is a much deeper solution that stunts and words will not fix. Do what government should do and put on some guardrails, offer incentives rather than punishments, then just get out of the way and let the adults solve the problem.
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Around 230 attendees were at the free Barbecue Party offered for this milestone at Lakeland Employment Services Vegreville Office on July 19.
EmployAbilities (under the former name of the Edmonton Social Services for the Disabled) was registered as a charity in 1974. EmployAbilities North (one of the nine current programs that EmployAbilities offers) started providing services to the citizens of Vegreville in 2005. Lakeland Employment Services (a program of EmployAbilities), which also services clients of EmployAbilities, started in 2012.
This non-profit organization provides people with disabilities and barriers with resources to connect them to the labour market.
John Vandenbeld Marketing & Donations Coordinator explained, “Since 2012, Lakeland Employment Services has connected 634 people to employment. Since 2005, EmployAbilities North has connected 617 people to employment.”
Clients at the anniversary gave their testimonies. Kyle Gauvin mentioned that they taught him the skills that he needed to gain the job that he has now.
Marsha Marshall said about eight years ago, she met with Derek Christensen through a partnership of work collaboration where Derek was able to help her research the supports available for her with a disability and help her get the postsecondary education she needed. “I have returned to school and am supported in a good environment for accommodating disabilities. I am now taking a course in Massage Therapy.”
Marnie Sydora, Program Supervisor for St. Paul and Vegreville Lakeland Employment Services, said, “We offer free employment services to walk-in clients and referred clients, and we offer employer services in the community of Vegreville and area.”
Between Jan 2, 2023, and July 1, 2024, 61 clients (including walk-in clients)
EmployAbilities 50th Anniversary
L-R: Faye Elliott, Lindsay Sutherland, Marnie Sydora, Brenda Sutherland, John Vanderbeld, Derek Christensen, Jan Watson, Jason Loewer. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Attendees mingling. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Program Coordinator Jan Watson. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Lindsay Sutherland hard at work at the grill. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
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Mundare Communities in Bloom Volunteers Heartbroken
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Volunteer members of the Mundare Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee are heartbroken following a rash of thefts of flower pots in recent weeks throughout the community.
Mundare CIB Committee Chair Irene Talaga said the thefts began June 26 and continued for a period of 10 days. Pots were stolen in the downtown core, at the west and south entrances, as well as the entrance to the Whitetail Subdivision.
Volunteer Marg Donaldson said she was just driving out of Whitetail Crossing subdivision and noticed flowers had gone missing. On June 30, six pots of flowers that were to be put on the town’s float to go to the Village of Chipman for its Canada Day parade were stolen in front
of Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu’s place of business.
“It’s heartbreaking,” said volunteer Charlotte McKellar as a lot of time and hard work has been put into beautification efforts and that it will be expensive to replace all 21 pots that were stolen.
“We had accomplished so much.”
McKellar, along with other members expressed their bewilderment, frustration and anger. Of course, they keep wondering, “Why would anyone do such a thing?” That question remains unanswered, but they are hoping someone may have heard or seen something and provide information to Vegreville RCMP who are investigating the string of thefts.
The members, 13 in total take a lot of pride in the work they do to keep their town looking beautiful. “It really is a labour of love,” said Talaga. Members put their heart and soul into what they are doing. She pointed out that it’s not just CIB members who are affected by this, but other community members, who assist during the annual planting bee or donate baking for the CIB yearly fundraiser during the Christmas Extravaganza. That is their only source of revenue, and that it will cost significantly more to replace the pots, especially the selfwatering pots, that cost around $300 each to purchase initially. With inflation,
said it cost
those pots. The financial loss has been estimated to be around $4,200. CIB members are hoping the article will raise more awareness in the community and for residents to keep their eyes and ears open if they see or hear any suspicious activity. They pointed out that the person or persons responsible may try to resell the flower pots on Facebook Marketplace and to watch out for potential posts.
A Cause with a Strong Foundation
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
On July 14, The Brick in Vegreville presented a cheque of $1,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch No. 39 who are going to invest these funds back into the fair booth to buy a freezer. Store Manager Angela Garreck said they like to help out the Legion because of all the wonderful projects they do to help the community and The Brick always wants to help veterans.
Talaga
a lot more to replace
Mundare Communities in Bloom volunteers from L-R: Irene Talaga, Lyn Toombs, Marg Donaldson, Charlotte McKellar, Lorraine Perlik and Nadia Wasnea.
(Michelle Pinon/Photo)
South entrance sign. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Flowers at entrance to Whitetail Crossing subdivision. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Basket of flowers on Main Street. (Leanne Morrison/Submitted Photo)
L-R: President of RCL Branch No. 39 Terry Kuzyk accepts a cheque on behalf of the Legion from Angela Garreck. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Yellow Goats Beard in Abundance Raising Funds for Deep Rooted Building
and edible when in flower. It belongs to the dandelion family in which people will generally make dishes from all parts of the plant, including the roots, stems, flower buds and seeds. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Luzan Community Club Centre (LCCC) members and volunteers held a hot dog sale with ice cream bars at Vegreville and District Co-op (VDC) on July 12 to raise funds to repair and re-shingle its roof.
Coordinator Lydia Lastiwska complied and provided the history of this building and LCCC.
Luzan Community Club Centre was originally a school. In 1909, Pruth School was built but burned in 1938. Late the same year, another school was built and classes were held until 1951, when schools were centralized and students were bussed to Willingdon. A few years later, the building was moved to Willingdon where it was used for shop and home economics classes for several years.
When the Willlingdon School built an addition, the building stood empty for a while. Eventually, the Luzan Ladies’ Club bought the building and moved it back to the original site. The Luzan Community Club Centre is located about 30 km northwest of Vegreville where people gather for social events, birthdays, grad parties, showers, fellowship after church services and other events.
L-R: Bonnie Lantz, Betty Couch, Ray Lastiwka, Lydia Lastiwka. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Sharing Vintage Vehicle Passion
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Iron Runners Auto Club of Vegreville (IRACV) members spent Collector Car Appreciation Day showcasing their six classic and antique vehicles to community members around Vegreville on July 12.
Members met early in the afternoon at Homestead Senior Citizens’ Lodge where they spent an hour visiting with the residents. After this, they drove their vehicles to Century Park and the Vegreville Care Centre where they also spent an hour visiting the residents.
“From there, we went to Orest and Fran Lazarowich’s home where they came outside to see us. Next, our journey took us to our clubhouse where we did the vehicle inspections. Then we got together for supper and had a brief meeting there,” stated IRACV President William Smolak.
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Councillor Len Bullock on behalf of Mayor Tim MacPhee stated: WHEREAS, The Specialty Vehicle Association of Alberta (SVAA) and the SEMA Action Network (SAN) in the US have declared July 12, 2024 as International Collector Car Appreciation Day; and WHEREAS, Municipalities and provinces across Canada and The United States are observing the tribute to the collection and preservation of historic, classic and specialty vehicles as well as preserving the technologi-
cal achievements and cultural heritage of automobiles. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mayor Tim MacPhee, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville hereby declare July 12, 2024, to be Collector Car Appreciation Day.
Also, they received congratulations certificates where Sharon Lencewich represented Honourable MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk and Councillor Len Bullock stood in for Honourable MP Shannon Stubbs and Mayor of Vegreville Tim MacPhee.
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The Blue Jays baseball team finished with a record of 8 and 4 for the 2024 Powerline Baseball League season which wound up on July 18. This earned the team a playoff berth on their strong pitching and veteran hitters. Vegreville Blue Jays Team Manager and Player Stephen Hrabec said they had a good core of skilled and experienced players.
Playoffs were quick running from July 16th to July 18th. The playoffs saw the Jays losing in two games. Game one didn’t go their way and in game two, Randall Ziegler pitched well into the 6th inning protecting a 1-0 lead. However,
after a couple of tough breaks, The Rivals scored three runs in the 6th. Vegreville scored one run in the 7th to make it 3-2 and had runners and 1st and 2nd but couldn’t get another hit falling short in the end, garnering a second place finish.
Hrabec explained, “We learned that we can’t make critical mistakes on defense like we did in Game 1. We would have given ourselves a chance had we not made as many errors.
Our performance in the playoffs was quite disappointing as we did not play up to our ability, especially in the first game. However, we give The Rivals credit as they have some talented ball players and we will be surprised if they do not win the Championship.”
Vegreville Blue Jays action. (News Advertiser /File Photo)
Members of IRACV with dignitaries. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)
Special Milestone Celebrated During Myrnam Fun Days
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Myrnam Fun Days was a great success from start to finish and extra special this year as three community groups celebrated five decades of service to the community.
The Myrnam Seniors Centre, Myrnam & District Agricultural Society and Myrnam Ukrainian Dance Club celebrate their 50th Anniversary during the two day event that was held July 19 and 20.
The event kicked-off Friday evening with a steak supper, bean bag tournament, kids’ activities, show and shine, beer gardens and fireworks. The following day a pancake breakfast, parade, perogy lunch and special performance by the Ukrainian dance club was held.
Nestor Saskiw, a Director with the Myrnam & District Agricultural Society and President of the Myrnam Seniors Club, shared some information about each of the groups he has volunteered with for many years.
The Myrnam & District Agricultural Society was incorporated on Feb. 18, 1974. President was Ed Wowk and Robert Farlane was the Secretary-Treasurer. “Over the next years the community of Myrnam & District decided they needed a facility where our youth, adults and families could gather. In 1975,’76 and ’77 under the leadership of Ed Wowk and Albert Holobowich as Secretary-Treasurer the ball got rolling to build an arena. In 1978-’78 President Nick Yanitski, Joe Machney and community had a sod turning ceremony on Oct. 31, 1979, and dreams came true.
In 1980, a hard working executive: President Nick Yanitski, 1st Vice President Ken Hladunewich, 2nd Vice President Orest Stelmaschuk and SecretaryTreasurer Albert Holotjowich got the community behind them and completed the building with the official opening on March 15, 1981.
The arena was a hive of activity with hockey teams at all levels, parents and players taking care of the ice and food concession. Many fundraising activities were held to pay and improve the arena. In the following years a tractor and ice scraper were purchased followed with our present Zamboni. Three ball diamonds, parking lot, soccer field and washrooms were built. We upgraded our kitchen, lobby, washrooms, dressing rooms and improved the lighting and built a new Zamboni room.
Over the years we hosted bull sales, bench shows, indoor and outdoor rodeos, 4-H sales, soccer, ball tournaments firemen hose laying contests and a fall craft show and sale. Presently, we have our annual two day fun days, steak or chicken supper, kids’ games, show and shine, bean bag tournament, beer gardens and fireworks on Friday evening. On Saturday we have a pancake breakfast, followed by a parade and perogy dinner at the Seniors Centre. Present Executive: President Bob Maroniuk, Vice President Terry Axley, Secretary Tracy Winterbottom and Treasurer Jamie Saskiw.
The Myrnam Seniors Centre was incorporated on May 8, 1974. It was officially opened on Nov. 13, 1974, by the Honorable Don Mazankowski MP for the Vegreville Constituency, President Mike Keluzniak and Corporal Roger Matycio unveiling the plaque, Premier of Alberta, the Honourable Peter Lougheed, MLA Bud Miller and County of Two Hills No. 21 Reeve John Dudar.
Executive: President Mike Lynkowski, Vice President Mike Boyko, Secretary-Treasurer WM Chorney, and Directors: Mike Lynkowski, John Grykeliak and Mike Fodchuk. Women at the Helm (Sunrise Ladies) President Mildred Dubelts, Vice President Nancy Kaluzniak, Secretary-Treasurer Kay Salowan. Social Committee: Nancy Lynkowsky, Anne Osinchuk, Anne Chmilar, Katie Maksymiuk and Anne Krynkowski.
On this plaque we have members’ name of the com-
munity whom raised money to purchase the Red & White Store owned by Mrs. W. Makowichuk. Over the years it was a place for seniors to meet over coffee, play cards, pool, bingo, and of course, worked together to raise funds to keep the centre alive.
In 1987, sod turning ceremony for the new addition (Besney’s store, M&M Store). Bingo every Wednesday which lasted many years was organized by Raymond Yarewchuk with his helpers Edward Sosnowski, Linda Edwards and Karl Chomlak. Mary Chomlak and her helpers Francis Yanitski, Jean Kleijen, Katie Rominiuk, Gloria Hladunewich, Joyce Straty and Anne Godziuk, who catered to many events and celebrations.
Present Executive: President Nestor Saskiw, Vice President Ken Chudyk, Secretary Pat Yackimec and Treasurer Ken Hladunewich.
The Myrnam Ukrainian Dance Club held a special performance to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Elks Hall. Jeannie
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Parade on Saturday morning. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
L-R: Rhonda Metrunec-Morey, Jeannie Kwasnycia and Kari Karbashewski-Morgan. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Parade on July 20. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Tributes
RUZYCKI, John R.
July 21, 2022
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.
Missed by Sadie, Tammy Lynn, Morris, Peter John, Tereasa, Billie Joe, Elisha and families
NEYRINCK, Stoney
July 25, 2022
In times of darkness, love sees…
In times of silence, love hears…
In times of doubt, love hopes…
In times of sorrow, love heals…
And in all time, love remembers.
May time soften the pain
Until all that remains
Is the warmth of the memories And the love.
In loving memory and forever missed By Family and Friends
ACHTYMICHUK, Rita
August 19, 1958 - July 23, 2022
Memory is a lovely lane, Where hearts are ever true, A lane we so often travel down, Because it leads to you.
Lovingly remembered by your siblings, Iris, Ken, Allan and families
ACHTYMICHUK, Rita
August 19, 1958 - July 23, 2022
In loving memory of a special wife, mother and baba
Her memory is now our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.
God has her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts.
Lovingly remembered by Steven, Darren, Karly, Ryan, Caitlyn and families
BAXANDALL, Alan Nicholas
July 21, 1965 – July 20, 2024
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, Alan Baxandall of Vegreville, Alberta passed away suddenly at the age of 58 years.
Alan is survived by his partner Sharmen; children Brooke, Noah (Kennedy) and their son Arlo, and Aiden (Hailey); mother Marion; brothers Randy (Gail), Harold (Joanne) and Darin (Lisa); along with numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Edward.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre with Reverend Laureta Blondin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute.”
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WYLLIE, Joyce
October 30, 1940 – July 23, 2024
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Joyce Wyllie of Vegreville, Alberta passed away with her family by her side at the age of 83 years.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Douglas; four sons and one daughter: Dwayne and his daughter Morgana; Brent (Mabel) along with their children Byrton, Blake (Doris), Scott (Julie) and Chelsea; Lorne (Laurel) along with their children Amber (Matt), Erin (Curtis) and their children Callum and Clara, and Owen; Keith (Elaine) and Carol along with her daughter Kayla (Blake); three sisters Elizabeth Hlus, Helen Luneng and Irene Bacsik; one sister-in-law Agnes Kilik.
She was predeceased by her parents Michael and Annie Kilik; four brothers John, Metro (Melva), Nick (Jean) and Anton; three brothers-in-law Ed, David, and Les; and three half-sisters Jennie, Annie, and Stella.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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Gertrude Gail, RUDDICK
December 16, 1949 - July 12, 2024
Sadly, Gertrude Gail Ruddick passed away on July 12, 2024. Known to most as Gail she was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Bertha, her sisters , Anna Oastrum, Mary McLean and Nancy McKay. Gail is survived by her sisters, Pauline (Peggy) MacDonald, .New Westminster, BC , Sophie Watson, Surrey, BC, Helen Carson, Edmonton, AB and brothers, Dan Reddick, Chilliwack,, BC and Fred Reddick, Ardrossan, AB.
Gail was graced by the care of the Eagle Hill Foundation (Willingdon) and her last years at the Mannville Care Centre (AHS).
Services will be held at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 pm on August 2024, followed by ern interment at Riverside Cemetery, Vegreville immediately after the church service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one’s choice or Eagle Hill Foundation.
CARTIER, James Leo
October 7, 1952 - July 16, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce that James Leo Cartier peacefully passed away on July 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. Jim led a full, rich life touching the hearts of everyone he knew. He was generous with his time and knowledge, and was known for his warm smile, hearty laugh and unwavering sense of right and wrong.
Jim will forever remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Maxine Cartier; four daughters, Shantelle Cartier (Stacey Bowden), Sarah (Micheal) Simmonds, Jessica (Oliver) Bredesen, and Elyce Cartier (Jeff Topilko); six grandchildren Trent (Danika) Gofers, Kellan Bredesen, Hallie Bredesen, Blaire Simmonds, Josie Bredesen, Carter Simmonds; and two great-grandchildren, Marguerite Gofers and Maxwell Gofers. Eight siblings; Wendy Cartier, Patsy (Gary) Arychuk, Sharon Cartier (Bryan Alp), Sheila (Colin) Campbell, Bart Cartier, Terry (Teresa) Cartier, Shane Cartier, Cory (Lorilee) Cartier as well as countless friends and extended family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Leo and Joan Cartier; two siblings Wilfred and Lynn.
For family and friends wishing to pay their respects, Jim’s Celebration of Life will be Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Rotary Peace Park. The family gratefully declines floral tributes and requests that you direct donations to the University Hospital Foundation in memory of Jim Cartier at givetouhf.ca/donate-in-memory/. Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Vegreville 780-632-2000 Family-Owned Funeral Home And Crematorium
FARION, Robert Terance
February 10, 1962 – July 21, 2024
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Terry Farion of Ardrossan, Alberta passed away at the age of 62 years.
Terry is survived by his loving wife Connie of 36 years; children Robert, and Leah (Jorden) along with their daughter Rylee; father-in-law Edward Stefaniuk; one sister Evelyn (Richard)Boyko; two brothers Ken (Jackie) and Greg; two brothers-in-law Ron (Nancy) Stefaniuk and Brian (Michelle); nieces and nephew Kelly (Jeremy) Rude & family, Charlene (Jason) Michaud & family, Shannon (Zac), Michael, Roberta and Kim; along with numerous relatives and many friends. Terry was predeceased by his parents Orest and Nadia Farion; mother-in-law Myrtle Stefaniuk.
A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre (480247 A Street) in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 St.) in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “University of Alberta Hospital Foundation c/o Edmonton Pancreaticobiliary Information and Cancer Program” or “Cure Cancer Foundation - World’s Longest Baseball Game” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
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CHRAPKO, John
It is with sadness we share the passing of John Chrapko of Vegreville, AB on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the age of 73 years.
John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Laura; two daughters, Jennifer (Dion) and Maria (Joel); two grandchildren, Sydney and Cooper; one brother, Lorne; and one sister, Shirley. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Mildred Chrapko.
The family would like to thank John’s caregiving team and the staff of the Misericordia Hospital for all their support during this time.
Cremation has taken place with a private family gathering to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2.
Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Vegreville 780-632-2000 Family-Owned Funeral Home And Crematorium
HOLYK, Gordon Marvin
December 3, 1950 – July 18, 2024
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Gordon Marvin Holyk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 73 years.
Gordon is survived by his soul mate Sharon Zuk; children Carly along with her children Jacob, Juliet and Lily: Adrian: and Anna; brothers Dennis (Sherry), Edwin and Arlis (Sharmon); sister-in-law Shirley; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Gordon was predeceased by his infant daughters Jillian and Christina; his parents William and Rose Holyk; one brother Lorne.
A Parastas will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) with Fr. Jim Nakonechny officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Borschiw Cemetery Fund. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
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KOROLUK, Albert
I wish to thank family and friends for the cards, phone calls, flowers and donations. Thanks Annie for helping with pictures and Aline for your support and helping with the eulogy. Thanks to the pallbearers. Thanks to grandson Brett for reading the eulogy and to Fr. Alexios Surayev, the choir and Andrea Zacharuk. Thanks to Tom’s Catering for serving coffee and doughnuts at the prayer service and the dinner after the funeral.
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Children
knock off a ping pong ball from an elevated edge).
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This happened when Kalyna Family Resource Network (KFRN) Vegreville and Area offered a Five Stop Park Hop at Vegreville Lions Community Park on July 17. There was also a hopscotch activity, bean bag games, a chance to play with some balls to see who could kick it further, and time to make PlayDoh creations.
Spokes Programmer Kailyn Kuhn explained the children’s muscle-building skills were being enhanced through these activities. “The kids learned new games they can do at home, as well as, how to use their imagination.”
Participants gave their impressions. Carter Fedoruk mentioned that he thought the program was good. He liked the spray ping-pong game because he enjoyed spraying his father when it grew into a water fight.
Nadia Weinans commented that she liked spraying water and it was neat to be able to make the ping-pong balls fly.
Carter Fedoruk.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Nadia Weinans.
CrowdStrike Outage Affects Computer Systems Across the Globe
Arthur Beaudette General Manager – VM Systems
In what has been estimated to be the largest computer systems outage ever, Friday July 19th saw companies across the world facing the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” on their Microsoft computers, rendering them unusable.
The outage affected organizations across many sectors including hospitals, airports, boarders, banks, telecoms and many other large businesses. Systems from menu boards, to kiosks, advertising screens and critical systems were affected. The current count is approximately 8.5 million computers.
The issue, while serious and widespread, was not an attack by bad actors. There is plenty of false information spreading on social media. The issue, similar to the widespread Rogers outage experienced in 2022 was the result of a failed update. This affected a very specific set of computers using the Microsoft Windows operating system along with security software by a company called CrowdStrike.
So, what happened? In simple terms, many businesses engage an IT partner to manage and secure their systems. CrowdStrike is one such company that offers advanced enterprise antivirus and security solutions to about half of the world’s fortune 500 companies. In what is a normal daily process CrowdStrike pushed an update to systems running Windows. Unfortunately, due to a problem with this update, systems were sent into an endless loop of rebooting.
Microsoft has put forth a statement indicating that the problem was a direct result of laws in the EU which forced them to allow direct access to parts of their software by 3rd party software developers.
Many companies will be recovering from this for days if not weeks, possilby even longer. While CrowdStrike was quick to provide a fix, that fix is not as easy to deploy as what broke the systems to begin with. In order to get systems back online, most organizations will need to go to each and every computer to install the patch needed to bring the systems back to life.
We received a number of calls from clients who were either concerned or had an issue they thought could be related. Thankfully no one we were in touch with were affected by this global outage, but this was a stark reminder of how dependent we are on the technology that drives our modern society.
Largest
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
Our government is following through on our commitment to strengthening health care workforce engagement. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), Alberta has added 496 physicians, 229 of whom are registered family physicians, since the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. This is our largest increase in Q2 registered physicians in over a decade, and we are so proud that more and more doctors are choosing Alberta to practice.
Alberta is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Alberta’s primary care system is the best in Canada and that every Albertan has access to a family physician. Primary health care is the foundation of Alberta’s health care system, and we are continuing to find ways to get Albertans the care they need when and where they need it.
This past weekend, July 20, we celebrated Parks Day, which has been recognized across Canada since 1990. In Alberta, we are so blessed to be surrounded by many beautiful landscapes and parks, including Beaverhill Lake Heritage Rangeland Natural Area and Bruderheim Provincial Recreation Area which are nestled within our constituency. As we enjoy the heat of summer, I encourage you all to visit our provincially funded greenspaces.
To ensure that Albertans can access the outdoors safely, our government is taking action to protect Albertans from problem wildlife. Public safety and property protection are of high priority for Alberta’s government. As Alberta grizzly bear and elk populations continue to grow in numbers and expand their territories, negative interactions between them and humans have increased in frequency and severity –this is especially true of grizzly bears.
We are responding to the increasing number of interactions with grizzlies and other problem wildlife by introducing new wildlife management tools. We will now have a multi-faceted plan that includes public education to reduce human-wildlife conflict, habitat enhancement to create spaces for wildlife to thrive away from settled areas, and the problem wildlife responder program.
Agricultural producers, rural Albertans and others experiencing negative wildlife interactions will now be able to quickly access help through a new network of wildlife management responders who can be called upon by wildlife officers. This new management is not a hunt, responders will continue to follow all existing policies related to problem wildlife management, while helping provide quicker response times, reduce claims for lost livestock, crops, and property, and most importantly increase safety for rural Albertans.
Vibrant Canola Fields Brighten Landscape
Canola crops in full bloom near the Town of Mundare and the Hamlet of Ranfurly. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
Notice
Canadian Navigable Waters Act
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the online Common Project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number 10989, or, under the NPP File Number 2024-612784 a description of the following work, its site and plans:
• Bridge Rehabilitation
• Temporary Platform across Vermilion River at Two Hills, AB in front of lot number BF 1031, Hwy 36, south of the 45 Ave intersection
Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to:
Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 344 Edmonton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 0P6
Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it.
However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.
Posted at Two Hills, Alberta this 17th day of July, 2024 Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
Kwasnycia welcomed everyone and shared some of her history with the club. “In 1974, I started Ukrainian dancing as a little five-year-old Jeannie Chychul. Then, my children Ariel and Dylan Kwasnycia danced with Myrnam as preteens. Now, this year I joined again as a not so little 55-year-old, just so I could proudly say that I danced in the same club, 50 years later with my precious little grandchildren Henry and Emma Kwasnycia. Unfortunately, they have a family wedding today and can’t be with us. I’ve been humbled by the generosity of my instructors and my fellow dancers, helping Baba get this far.”
She pointed out that there are several
generational dances in the club and said it warmed her heart to see so many familiar faces spanning those 50 years and to see all the new faces that are a part of the club’s legacy.
“I’m especially grateful to those visionaries that had the courage, determination, vision and talent to develop a truly amazing Ukrainian dance family called the Myrnam and District Dancing Club.” She also requested alumni to stand up and be recognized as well as toasted members past and present.
Town of Two Hills
NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARINGFOR LANDUSEBYLAWAMENDMENT
It is the Town of Two Hills intention to hold a public hearing as part of their consideration of 2024-1047 Land Use Bylaw Amendment. The Public Hearing is to be held: Tuesday August 20, 2024 Council Chambers, Town of Two Hills Administration Office 10:00 AM
If you or someone you represent is affected by the proposed bylaw, you may address Council at the public hearing by attending the meeting in-person or by written submission received prior to the hearing.
Persons who wish to address Council in-person are not required to register to speak. Time limit for speakers will be determined at the hearing based on the number of attendees.
Mary Karbashewski, who served as President in 1976, 1977 and 1984 also shared her memories and had a special toast of her own following her speech. Mary’s daughter Kari KarbashewskiMorgan said it was an honour to return home after 50 years. “I didn’t realize that Ukrainian dance would be the thread that would tie me back to my home town.”
Karbashewski-Morgan expressed her gratitude to the founders of the club and those in attendance. She fondly reminisced about her first performance, going to the Pysanka Festival in 1974 and years later travelling to Dauphin, Manitoba to participate in Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival.
on July 20.
Written submissions must be received by Town of Two Hills Administration, 4712 50 St, Two Hills, AB, T0B 4K0, until noon on Thursday August 15th, 2024. These must be signed, dated,andcontainyournameandcivic address. Written submissions received by this date/time will be included as part of the council meeting agenda package.
Copies of the proposed bylaw amendment(s) are available upon request from the Town of Two Hills Administration Office.
DEVELOPMENT NOTICE
County Of Two Hills No. 21
DP 43 2024 NE 7 56 12 4 13 km (8 miles) north of the Town of Two Hills Agriculture (A) District Discretionary Use: Residential A pre 1992 Manufactured Home
For more information or to view details on DP 43 2024, please contact the Development Officer, at 780-657-3358.
Persons
Gary Buchanan, RPP Development Officer
“Dance for me connected me to my Ukrainian roots and over my 34 years of Ukrainian dancing I have made lifelong lasting friendships and still love dancing!”
Violet Yackimec shared some of her memories in a speech she originally prepared and delivered with Sandra Charchun at a club celebration this past April. Violet’s daughter Jade said it was her first year back dancing in 10 years with the club’s adult group and hopes to return again next season.
County Of Two Hills No. 21
The following Development Permit was approved in accordance with Land Use
Permit Number: Legal Land Description: General Location: Land Use District: Use Type: Proposed Development:
DP 47 2024 NE 10 56 14 4 7 km (4 miles) north of the Hamlet of Hairy Hill Agriculture (A) District
Discretionary Use: Place or Worship
Rebuild the Boian Church
For more information or to view details on DP 47 2024, please contact the Development Officer, at 780-657-3358.
Persons wishing to appeal any of the above decisions must do so by filing a written “NOTICE OF APPEAL” to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), Box 490, TWO HILLS, Alberta, T0B 4K0, together with the partially refundable appeal fee (if successful) of $300.00 no later than August 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The appeal letter should indicate the development permit number, your name, phone number (land or cell), mailing and email address, and the reason(s) for your appeal.
Gary Buchanan, RPP Development Officer
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Seniors fed more than 230 people at the perogy lunch. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Special Milestone Celebrated during Myrnam Fun Days 112. Volunteers at the perogy lunch. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Parade
(Michelle Pinon/Photo)
