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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Myrnam & District Agricultural Society hosted it’s Fun Days on July 22 and 23 with a wide variety of events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. The 2022 edition got underway Friday evening with a barbecue supper, all variety show and shine, kid’s activities and face painting, bean bag tourna-

ment and fireworks display. Ag. Society President Bob Myroniuk said they had well over 200 people, including kids, take in the supper. “The crowd was better than expected,” noted Myroniuk. Saturday also featured an impressive line-up of activities beginning with a pancake breakfast hosted

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RCMP files from July 18 - 24 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser July 18 01:07 – Report of a male causing a disturbance at a Vegreville lodging establishment. The subject refused to leave when asked. Members attended and the 33-yearold from Vegreville was arrested and lodged in cells and later released to the care of a family member. 14:33 – Report of someone uttering threats via phone and text messages. Members met with the complainant and learned that there had been threats of violence made against the complainant. Members located the suspect soon after and he was arrested. The 38-year-old male was arrested and later released with conditions to have no contact with the complainant. A court appearance is pending. 14:48 – Complaint regarding the suspect from the 14:33 call. This time it was related to the breaching of an Emergency Protective Order. The subject was located again and arrested for breaching his conditions and was later released. 16:24 – Report of a catalytic converter being stolen from a vehicle that was located at a Vegreville storage facility. Under investigation. 20:21 – Report of a theft of a bicycle from a Vegreville fitness facility. Members attended, reviewed CCTV and were able to identify the suspect as a 17-year-old male. Members attended the residence and located the stolen bicycle along with the suspect. The suspect was arrested for theft and released with documents for court on charges of theft and mischief. The bicycle was recovered and returned to the rightful owner. July 19 03:51 – While on patrol, members observed a male hiding behind a Vegreville business. He was in breach of his curfew conditions. The 33-year-old male from Vegreville was arrested and later remanded into custody by the Justice of the Peace due to his multiple & ongoing breaches. The client was released the day after, following a court appearance and was observed in Vegreville. 16:05 – Emergency crews responded to a driver having a medical emergency downtown Vegreville. Members attended, were first on scene and began to assist. Fire and EMS arrived and RMCP members worked with them in ongoing efforts. The area was closed off for several hours. 19:23 – Report of a semi carrying a wide load which had a pilot truck that “almost ran” the complainant off the road. Members located the transport and spoke

with the drivers, advising them of the complaint.

July 20

14:18 – Report of an assault with a weapon. Members attended a residence in Mundare where it was learned that a family member had thrown a pill bottle which struck another family member causing them minor injuries. The subject of the complaint had left the scene and the family did not want to pursue charges. Members conducted patrols which turned up negative. 20:37 – Report of a hit and run on a fence in Mundare. A black Toyota pickup truck had struck the complainant’s fence causing damage. Members attended and located the truck. In speaking to the owner he admitted he had hit the fence by accident, apologized and agreed that he would fix the fence. Members confirmed that alcohol was not a factor, and the complainant was satisfied with the proposed resolution. 23:33 – Report of an erratic driver who was “high-beaming” and speeding on the highway near Lavoy. A license plate was provided and the owner who is known to members was located. He was provided a warning about his driving as per the complainant’s request.

July 21

01:20 – Members were called to a house fire in the town of Vegreville. Members attended, conducted traffic control and scene security while Vegreville Fire attended to the fire, limiting its spread. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 13:27 – A client attended the detachment to report that they may have been scammed. They received a call stating that their credit card had been compromised. The caller then instructed them to guy Amazon gift cards and provide them with the redemption codes. They did so and provided the caller with $200 in redemption codes, later realizing what had happened. The senior client was advised that this was a scam and information was provided for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. 16:37 – Call received from a Vegreville business about customers who had come into the store to buy gift cards in the amount of $1000. One customer was processed and the second was refused as the cashier felt this was likely a scam. The second customer left unhappy. The next day, a client attended the detachment to report that he had been scammed and had purchased $1000 in gift cards after receiving a call from someone who claimed to be from CIBC Visa Security instructing him

to purchase the cards and provide the redemption codes. Unfortunately, he did so and is out $1000. Information for the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre was provided. 17:55 – Report of an intoxicated male slumped over the wheel on Hwy 16 in the County of Lamont. Members attended and attempted to conduct a Mandatory Alcohol Screening which the driver refused. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and obstruction. During the arrest the subject fought with members. After the altercation the 37-year-old male from Ardrossan was taken into custody and was later released by a Justice of the Peace on charges of Refusal to Comply with Breath Demand, Mischief, Uttering Threats, Resisting Arrest, Assault on a Peace Officer, Transporting Open Liquor, and several provincial driving offences. The release was based on providing a $2000 cash bail. 21:16 – Report of a scam where the 85-year-old male victim received a call and was convinced to buy $4000 in game cards and give the info to the scammer who claimed to be investigators from the bank. The thieves got away with $1700 and the phone numbers involved were out of country.

July 22

19:40 – Traffic enforcement resulting in a cell phone ticket, speeding in a school zone (playground) and no registration.

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05:36 – Report of a two-vehicle collision in Vegreville. Accounts from witnesses indicated that one vehicle (2006 white Ford Super Duty) left the scene. The vehicle involved was identified and located at a residence along with the driver. The 45-year-old male from the County of Minburn was confirmed to be the driver who left the scene. Mandatory Alcohol Screening was conducted, and it was confirmed that the driver was impaired. Provincial Sanctions were applied including a license suspension of 90 days, 30 days vehicle seizure and $1000 fine. Additionally, the driver was issued a ticket for failing to remain at the scene of an accident (mandatory court). During the week there were 88 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 0 false 911, 5 animal strikes, 2 wellbeing checks, 15 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 15 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

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News Advertiser – Opinion News lately has been dominated by a few things. Among the PM’s Summer Selfie Tour and the Pope’s visit, there are other world events unfolding. The January 6 committee hearings in the US are getting a lot of attention, the ongoing war in Ukraine may not be getting enough attention, Sri Lanka has been in turmoil since March of 2022 and Dutch farmers are protesting in the Netherlands. When we look back at the trucker’s convoy and all the excitement in Canada, The timeline was essentially from January 30 to February 20 or about three weeks. In that time it was estimated that some 4,000 protesters occupied a portion of Ottawa around Parliament Hill. By comparison, Sri Lanka has been protesting since March because of what citizens perceive as government economic mismanagement causing their economic crisis where they are seeing fuel shortages, power cuts, high inflation and the rapid rise in the cost of living. Sound familiar? In the Netherlands, protests started in October of 2019 when thousands of farmers descended upon The Hauge to protest the proposed cuts to nitrogen emissions quickly being brought into law. These cuts are designed to combat the “nitrogen emissions crisis” which studies report are severely damaging Dutch soil. Over the past 2.5 years or so there have been ongoing protests in various forms including blocking of highways with tractors or

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bales, canals, supermarkets and even airports. Fires have been set in front of town halls, tractors were used to dump used paper at government buildings and other groups, including fishermen, have joined in protests blocking waterways. The military and many police forces have become involved and shots have been fired… literally. India has also seen protests from August 2020 to December 2021 which resulted in all three “farm bills” being repealed. There was a fair amount of press covering this in Canada as our PM felt the need to weigh in on how the Indian Government was handling the situation and not listening to the farmers. Why all this information on protests? Well, one would think that after seeing the last three years play out in at least two countries, that governments might engage a little more closely with the agricultural community before attempting to cram legislation down their throats. One might also look at the state of the world with the war in Ukraine along with global food insecurity and take that information into consideration before imposing rules. Alas, that is not the case. After all but crushing an energy industry that has put our federal government in a position to balance the budget, (if only they could stop spending), they are now poised to go after the hand that actually feeds them. From a government that must think food comes from the grocery store comes yet another blow. Our federal government has planted their environmental flag firmly in the ground and given notice to farmers and ranchers that emissions must be cut. Greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use will need to be cut by 30% as part of overall emissions reductions of up to 45% by 2030. Compare that to say… the Netherlands with a target of 50% by 2030 and what do YOU think comes next? As has been written in this paper before, modern farming techniques including fertilizer are needed to produce the yields farming operations are seeing. What happens when these tools are no longer able to be used? Well, it’s rather simple. Yields go down and for things that get scarce (like gasoline), prices go up. That means even less money in everyone’s pocket and a bleaker outlook for hungry people around the world. Should the Trudeau government look to go further and include livestock operations in emission reduction strategies like in the Netherlands, farms would be forced to cut their emissions. This would mean the mandatory reduction or possibly elimination of herds. Either action would legislate some farming operations out of business. Not that this is new for government when it comes to some industries. It’s not that hard to imagine a government that would refuse to sit at the table with industry players for intelligent conversation, consultation and debate. After all, there’s no good selfie opportunity in that, and food comes from the grocery store. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Motorists flocking to Smoky Lake Gas Station Centex franchise owner Didi Taylor. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Smoky Lake residents and travellers alike are enjoying substantial cost savings at the fuel pumps at the Centex gas station. The price per litre of premium, gasoline and diesel is nearly 30 cents cheaper than other gas stations in neighbouring communities and the city of Edmonton. For example, if a person fills up with 100 litres of gasoline they would save between $15 and $20. Didi Taylor, who has operated the Canadian owned franchise since October of 2020, said the mark up is the same all of the time. While her prices were slightly cheaper than her competition, it wasn’t until recently that she noticed prices rise dramatically at other gas stations. Taylor said she didn’t know the reason for the disparity in prices, but pointed out that she determines her own selling price. She also pointed out that, “Gas prices fluctuate daily and that’s determined by

the market.” A couple of weeks ago Taylor was interviewed by a reporter at Global television about her fuel prices. Since that piece aired, Taylor said the amount of customers coming to her gas station and convenience store has tripled. Fortunately, she hasn’t run out of fuel for customers since the dramatic uptick, and says a tanker full of fuel comes every day or every other day compared to every six days. What she has run out of is her popular chicken, pizza and wings. The influx of additional customers has also been good for her competition and other businesses in the community, noted Taylor, who also owns a small pub and liquor store on the same property as the gas station and convenience store. People who have shopped said they will return.” A good chunk of her customers include people from Edmonton heading to and from their camping spots and cabins. She said many wait to fill up at her station instead of filling up in the city before

heading out to their vacation destinations. While Taylor doesn’t know how long these current prices will remain in effect, but she predicts it should stay the same for the rest of the summer. On July 22 Premier Jason Kenney issued a statement on gasoline prices. Kenney stated, “First, this afternoon I met with the Canadian Fuels Association to express Albertans’ frustration with recent gas price trends and demand an explanation for why this is going on. “Second, I will ask the Competition Bureau of Canada to investigate potential gasoline price fixing in Alberta. Under the Competition Act, it is illegal for competitors to mutually agree to set prices. Albertans deserve to know if this is going on. “Finally, I have directed Service Alberta to explore whether there are any tools we could use under Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act on this matter. “With Alberta no longer collecting fuel taxes at the pump, Albertans deserve to know why they are suddenly paying as much for gasoline as motorists in Toronto when as recently as two weeks ago they were paying far less.” In an effort to fight inflation, the Government of Alberta eliminated the 13-cent per litre provincial fuel tax on April 1. As a result, Kenney said, “Alberta

has by far the lowest gasoline prices in Canada thanks to the fuel tax cut. That’s because gasoline retailers chose to pass these savings along to their customers. However, over the last 10 days, the gas price advantage Albertans have enjoyed relative to other provinces has disappeared and it now appears Albertans are no longer benefiting from the tax cut. As I said when we announced this measure in March, we won’t accept any games being played with this.”

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90 Years Ago – July 27, 1932

For 26 years an active figure on the Vegreville grain market, who is retiring at the end of July from the service of the U.G.G. Mr. Balaam has been on the job so long that he has almost ceased to be a person and has become an institution. At the town of Vegreville council meeting L. Milner desired permission to remove a shack from the rear of the Main Street Lot, formerly owned by M. Milner, on the grounds that same constitutes a nuisance. Councillor Knies was appointed a committee to inspect the property and given power to act. When Peter Svarich and his family returned to their home on First Avenue West on Sunday night after a long Sunday drive, they found their house full of smoke. Alarmed, they searched for the fire and found that the young son of the family, who had been left alone at home had left the electric heater turned on. The result was that a few small pieces of furniture were badly charred. New paint and plaster jobs were destroyed and the whole house smelled of smoke.

75 Years Ago – July 30, 1947

The Canadian Utilities Limited have been negotiation for some time with the council of the Town of Vermilion, having in view the acquisition of the Vermilion municipal electric light and power system. Council and company finally arrived at a satisfactory deal and this was submitted to the proprietary electors for ratification. The vote was heavily in favor of the deal and the Canadian Utilities now have practically a strangle-hold on the light and power supply for the whole district from Edmonton to Lloydminster. The Observer came very close to missing mention of the Chuckwagon Races. They were very interesting and very dusty. We have no idea who won any of them. But they were something of a novelty here as this is distinctly not a ranching country at all. Twenty different kinds of elephants at one time roamed over various parts of the earth. Today, thre are only two species, the African and the Asiatic. The sum takes about 25 days to turn all the way around once. Great Lakes ore carriers with 10,000 ton capacities can be loaded in 90 minutes, but it takes four hours to unload them.

50 Years Ago - July 27, 1972

The Outdoor Spectacular at Sandy Lake on Sunday, July 16, put on by the Willingdon Fish and Game Association, was a great success if the numbers of participants in the various events was an indication. The Vegreville Chatelaine took top prize in the 8-team fastball tournament defeating Andrew in the finals. The Fish Derby first prize went to Walter Homeniuk of Willingdon, whose 5 lb. 13 oz. pike edged out a 5 lb. 8 ½ oz. fish taken by Bob Prior of Fort Saskatchewan. The Ladies Nail Driving Trophy was won by Mrs. Daisy Soprovich of Willingdon. 31 members of Silver Bow County, Montana, 4-H Clubs accompanied by nine adults, left for home last Thursday after a brief visit in the Vegreville district. The groups were billeted at farm homes in the area for the four-day exchange visit. It is expected that members of the 4-H Clubs around Vegreville will make the trip to Montana next year. A giant 164 foot slide is the newest feature on the gigantic Ray Cammack Shows Carnival midway coming to the Vegreville Exhibition. An egoist need not be a man who thinks too much of himself: he may think too little of others.

25 Years Ago – July 22, 1997

A couple questionable payouts by the town’s liability insurers has councilors calling for a harder line on claim settlements. “I think we have to send a message to these idiots that we won’t be doing this anymore,” said an angry Terry Semeniuk at Vegreville Town Council’s regular meeting. “This is ridiculous, No wonder premiums keep going up and up.” While discussing a proposed municipal risk management plan, councilors heard the town’s liability insurers had settled with two claimants. One $7,500 settlement went to a man who injured himself in the aquatic and fitness centre’s weight room. The other was a $17,000 payout to a man who fell at the Social Centre. Chris Robertson peddles through Vegreville on his To The Top Canada expedition. Robertson is biking 6.500 kilometers from Canada’s southern most point to its northern most in order to promote national pride and unity. George Kuwata presented the first ever George Kuwata Award in Piano Excellence to Brendon Barkwell of Vegreville. The award was initiated by the Wendy Brook Festival and was presented at the grand concert. Kuwata was honored for his many years of faithful service as a piano teacher in the community.

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Kenney’s last job for Taxpayers: End Bracket Creep Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation

As Alberta Premier Jason Kenney gets ready to step away from the premier’s office, he should go out the way he came in: sticking up for taxpayers. To do that, Kenney needs to wash away the unsightly blemish on his tax-fighting record: bracket creep. Kenney started his career roughly three decades ago as the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s representative in Alberta. He successfully fought to end the MLA’s gold-plated pension, championed the Taxpayer Protection Act to defend Albertans against money-hungry politicians eyeing up sales taxes, along with pushing balanced budget legislation and laws limiting corporate welfare. As premier, Kenney’s record hasn’t been perfect. He’s spending billions of dollars more than the New Democrats did in their final year. He announced billions in corporate welfare despite promising to “bring back legislation” to “get the Alberta government out of the business of business, out of the losing business of picking winners and losers.” But Kenney’s work lowering taxes has been nearly spotless. His first bill as premier scrapped the NDP’s carbon tax. He accelerated his business tax cut at a time when Alberta desperately needed an economic pickme-up. Alberta now has the lowest business taxes in Canada, and its federal-provincial combined rate is lower than that of 44 American states. He showed leadership in fighting inflation by being the first premier to reduce the government’s tax-take at the pumps. And he just

patched up Alberta’s leaky finances with the first balanced budget in seven years. But despite promising to balance the books without raising taxes, the premier’s first budget included a sneaky backdoor income tax grab known as bracket creep. That means Kenney still has work to do before leaving office. Bracket creep occurs when governments don’t move tax brackets with inflation. Annual inflation bumps taxpayers’ pay into a higher tax bracket even though they can’t actually afford to buy more. Bracket creep also erodes the tax-free portion of taxpayers’ income. By the end of this year, bracket creep will have cost each Albertan between $105 and $331, depending on income. And the cost will only increase as time goes on and inflation gets worse. Kenney knows well how bracket creep eats away at taxpayers’ wallets. After all, he used to stick up for taxpayers against politicians who wanted to increase their tax take so covertly. Bracket creep is a “hidden and regressive tax grab,” wrote Kenney in a Calgary Herald column dated Dec. 10, 1997. “There is a social cost to deindexation which cannot be ignored … For low- and middle-income families, bracket creep can suck enough money from the family budget to cause serious financial hardship.” In 1999, Kenney stood up in question period and fired a blistering query at former federal finance minister Paul Martin. “How can the minister continue to stand in his place and justify a tax system which taxes people without their even knowing it through this pernicious tax grab called bracket creep?” demanded

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TEXAS 4000 Take on 4000 Miles of Hope TEXAS 4000 with Vegreville Fire Department. (Rosanne Fortier/ Photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Fire Department (VFD) played host to 22 students from the TEXAS 4000 Riders team who were on their 46th day bike ride through United States and Canada where the first stop they met up in Vegreville was at the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park on July 20. Ride Director Dominic Beck said he was participating in this project to raise awareness about cancer because he has

an uncle named DQ Garton who survived throat and prostate cancer. “When I heard about TEXAS 4000, I thought that was a way to honour him as he is an athlete guy and still has a love for life at 87 that inspires me and I think this is the type of journey he wishes he could go on if he was a younger guy.” Beck said the journey has been excellent so far. “The most amazing part is the people you meet and the communities you encounter. We experienced a lot of

windy conditions while we were biking through different places. There were no tornados but there were a few days that had hail. But we got through it. The reason we do this is so we can help people with cancer have hope which is much more powerful than any storm can be. It is pleasure to do this. I hope that there will be an end to deaths from cancer eventually. If you look at the statistics from the 1950’s from childhood leukemia, there was almost a 99 percent death rate and you look at that today, the chances of a child surviving is almost in the opposite direction. The doctors who speak to you, speak on the power of hope and the difference that rides like this can make,” Beck said. Fire Chief Chris Jardine said, “When we left the park we escorted them to the station where we served them a lasagna meal, keeping in mind of dietary restrictions, then gave them the opportunity to partake in firefighting related activities such as vehicle extrication, flowing water from a fire hose and rides around town in the fire trucks. Councillor Jerrold Lemko greeted and welcomed the cyclists on behalf of Mayor MacPhee and the Town of Vegreville. We

also set up sleeping arrangements at the hall. In the morning we served them breakfast and then we escorted them out of town to the west as they continue their journey to Anchorage Alaska. The overall experience was a fantastic one for both the VFD as well as the cyclists. The VFD has hosted the Texas 4000 every year since approximately 2014. Unfortunately the trip had to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID restrictions. It was an absolute joy to have them return this year and keep Vegreville on their list of stops along their way,” Jardine explained. TEXAS 4000 team is comprised of students from the University of Texas. Their mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer. They share hope, knowledge and charity through leadership development, grant making, and their cornerstone event, a 4,000 mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage. TEXAS 4000 is a 70 day ride, making it the largest annual charity bike ride in the world. The teams go to Sierra, Rockies, and Ozarks routes and later reunite in Canada to ride the last nine days together in Anchorage.

Provincial Funding Supports and Community Revitalization Levy Announced Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville On July 4, I was pleased to participate in the announcement that Alberta’s government is providing a variety of social supports to help Ukrainians who are fleeing the war and settling in Alberta. These supports include access to health care, emergency financial assistance, education, and employment support. We are also providing Ukrainian newcomers access to up to six months of financial supports and a childcare subsidy. This support speaks volumes to how much Alberta has done to help support Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) program is once again accepting applications from municipalities. The CRL program creates funding options for projects that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to finance through ordinary channels. It is meant to support the redevelopment of areas within an Alberta municipality where private sector development has been difficult to attract because of existing infrastructure or the condition of the land. Redevelopment projects that use a CRL create jobs and attract new private sector investment to the surrounding area, resulting in an overall increase in property values and assessment. Lastly, Albertans can help inform legislative changes to strengthen democracy in local elections. Local election rules are typically reviewed after every municipal election cycle to ensure that the election process is as effective as possible. Our government is working to gather feedback to inform potential legislative changes

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Escalating Prices Hitting Consumers Hard Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Soaring inflation, skyrocketing fuel prices and substantial increases in utilities are putting additional pressures on many people. Statistics Canada just released the Consumer Price Index for June 2022 reporting, “The rate of consumer inflation continued to rise, reaching 8.1 percent year over year in June, following a 7.7 percent gain in May. The increase was the largest yearly change since January 1983. The acceleration in June was mainly due to higher prices for gasoline, however, price increases remained broad-based with seven of eight major components rising by 3 percent or more. Prices at the pump rose 6.2 percent month over month in June, following a 12 percent increase in May. Consumers in Alberta paid 54.6 percent more for natural gas year over year in June. Similarly, electricity prices in Alberta rose 35.6 percent on a year over year basis in June, compared with a 21.1 percent increase in May. Over half of the

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more visits to the food bank this year.” Karczmarek also shared a few of her thoughts on financial assistance to seniors, affordable housing and additional support in education and employment. “I think that financial assistance should be standardized, so that a senior is getting the same basic New and existing households served living amount as someone on disability, for example. between January and May by the Vegreville Food Bank. (Vegreville Food I also think we should have way more affordable Bank Society/Submitted Image) housing available, and the town definitely could play a role in that. It would be really awesome if things were designed in a way that kept people moving towards increased stability. So, for example, if you are accessing assistance you would have extra help seeking higher education or new employment. There are supports out there, however some clients are already accessing all the supports that they are electricity used in Alberta is produced from natural eligible for. If they aren’t, it can take a long time gas. before they actually get help. I definitely recommend Prices for services rose 5.2 percent year over year anyone who is struggling to find out what is availin June. Homeowners’ replacement cost, other owned accommodation expenses, food purchased able to them by checking out the Kinsmen commufrom restaurants, rent and traveller accommodation nity directory, and to get into money saving habits such as buying dried beans versus canned, canning contributed to the year over year increase. Stats Can also reported that on average, prices rose and planter gardening, buying bulk with other famifaster than hourly wages, which increased 5.2 per- lies and making premade meals together, and putting cent in the 12 months to June, based on data from the even a tiny bit of money aside.” In May of 2021 the food bank served 28 houseLabour Force Survey. holds and served 61 households in May 2022. Joanna Karczmarek, Coordinator of the Vegreville “Those who have not needed help before find themFood Bank Society, said that although they don’t selves coming in, and those who needed help need record the income amount for its clients, and cannot more help.” While Karczmarek doesn’t have any be certain how many fall into the low income specific demographics, she believes everyone has bracket, she believes most of its clients would fall been affected by rising inflation, fuel and utility into that category. “I will point out though, inflation can get those not costs over the past year. In comparison, 47 out of the 57 households served on a low income but with many bills into trouble in in September 2021 were new, and 35 out of 57 a hurry. We have had spikes in new clients that corhouseholds were new in February 2022. relate with inflation spikes, and generally have had

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Crop Growing Conditions Good to Excellent in North East Region Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Canola is the most eye catching crop when it is in full bloom and there were many canary yellow fields dotting the local landscape last week. Crops appear to be doing well under favourable weather conditions. According to Alberta Agriculture & Forestry, “Regionally, crop growing conditions are currently the best in the North East Region, with 82 percent of all crops rated as good or excellent, while the lowest rating is reported in the South Region, at 64 percent good or excellent. About 78 percent of crops in the Central and Peace Regions and 76 percent in the North West Region are rated as good

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by the Ag. Society. Myroniuk estimates that around 115 people attended the breakfast. That was followed by the fun-filled parade that paid tribute to the Myrnam Fire Department that is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. A perogy dinner was held at the seniors centre before people headed over to the arena area to take in the hose laying competition and family ball tournament. Overall, Myroniuk said everything went very well and that it was a good outlet for people to get out and have fun with people they haven’t seen in a while. He said that during the event a lot of extended family members return to the community to participate in the event.

or excellent. Compared to the last crop report, (conditions as of June 27), crop growing conditions in the province remained practically unchanged, with 75 percent of crops rated in good to excellent condition, above the provincial 5-year average of 65 percent and the 10-year average of 69 percent. Provincial pasture conditions across the province are now reported as 11 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 46 percent good and 9 percent excellent. Haying has been delayed due to earlier dry and cool conditions in spring, followed by heavy rains in June. Even so, above average yields are expected.”

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Vegreville Fire Department Reports Fatality in House Fire Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville Fire Department responded to a 911 call regarding a residential structure fire on 48 Street on July 21 at 1:15 am. According to Fire Chief Chris Jardine there were initial reports of an individual potentially trapped inside. Jardine stated that, “Crews arrived to find the home with extensive fire on the second floor and attic space. Crews executed an exterior attack to allow for entry into the residence and to prevent fire spread to adjacent structures. After difficult extinguishment and subsequent search of the second floor, crews unfortunately located a deceased victim in an upstairs bedroom.

Firefighters work to extinguish fire. (Sean Chilibecki/Submitted Photo) Inset: Burned out home on 48 Street. (Craig Horon/Photo)

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Walk and Talk 2022 Tour: Making Miles for Mental Health Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Stan Fraser is a man on a mission. The Chetwynd, BC resident is walking

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and rural communities. Instead of funneling dollars into recovery, Stan would like to see more education and supports in put in place in schools for students starting at a young age. He said the health care system has totally ignored mental health, especially in northern BC. Even in the medical profession, mental health is misunderstood. Nearly a day doesn’t go by that someone isn’t dealing with mental health related issues or having their lives affected by suicide. Ray Frederick, one of Stan’s supporters spoke about the impacts of suicide. Ray said his youngest daughter, who was a top student, star dancer with a multitude of awards and scholarships to her name and good group of friends attempted suicide at the age of 15. “How did we not know about it or her friends not know about it? Because no one talks about it,” said Ray. He wants people to know there’s nothing to be ashamed of if they are thinking or feeling that way. Ray believes if people who are going through things can express themselves to others it could prevent some suicides from happening. Ray also believes Stan’s walk is helping to break barriers and let people know that what they’re feeling isn’t bad or wrong and that there is help out there for them. “We have to take away the stigma.” Stan’s wife Heather said he’s received a lot of encouragement so far and she encourages people to honk their horns, give him the thumbs up, come say hello or spend some time walking with him along the route. “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” That’s Stan’s advice, and with Our local technicians monitor each and every machine his strong will and determination to ensure maximum uptime for your location. there’s no doubt he will reach his goal. It all goes to show that one man can make a world of difference.

for a brief lay over and shared some of his thoughts about mental health and his personal journey. Walk and Talk 2022 began on May 30 at Bella Coola and is slated to end on Aug.17. Stan, who is 65 years of age, will be travelling nearly 2,700 kilometres in total. He’s already had to have “some work done on his hips” in Hinton to alleviate the pain; but that has not stopped him from continuing on. Stan has been walking for mental health since 2016. This year’s campaign slogan is: ‘Silence is not the solution, let your voice be heard.’ Stan is hoping to raise $50,000 for mental health wellness. Kelly Smith from the Tansi Friendship Centre Society in Chetwynd, BC is the organizer of the gofundme campaign and as a registered non-profit can provide tax deductible receipts to any donors in Canada. Stan believes the more people begin to talk about mental illness the more it will help to remove the stigma, and that more people experiencing anxiety and depression can feel empowered to seek the supports they need. He also believes that the journey for people who struggle with anxiety and depression can feel lonely and he wants everyone to know that you do not have to walk alone in shame. “I’m here to stand up and speak out. Silence is not a solution anymore.” Stan said governments have dropped the ball on mental health focusing on treatment that can be very difficult to access, especially for people in remote

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UCP Camrose Constituency Nomination Nearing Vote

Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely. (Jackie Lovely/Submitted Photo)

Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook. (Kevin Smook/Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Beaver County Reeve Kevin Smook will be going head to head against incumbent MLA Jackie Lovely for the Camrose Constituency UCP nomination. Party members will be voting during the first week of August and both candidates shared some of their thoughts with the Vegreville News Advertiser. MLA Lovely said serving constituents for the past three years has been “an honour of a lifetime.” She feels there’s more work to be done and that’s why she’s running for the nomination. “I believe we owe it to the next generation to leave the province in better shape than it was in 2015, when I first decided to run. My successful experience as an MLA in addition to my work operating our family business and education with my MBA will ensure another successful term for the Camrose Constituency. I am committed to Conservative politics and helped to combine the Wildrose and PC Parties to form the UCP. I’ve volunteered on a number of Federal Conservative campaigns to ensure we continue to have strong Conservative Members of Parliament elected. My goal is to ensure we maintain the Camrose Constituency as a UCP seat and will work alongside my colleagues to ensure the UCP forms the next government.”

Part of Lovely’s platform is affordability, which she said is top of mind. “This is especially important for seniors on fixed incomes who suffer disproportionately from rising prices. We are currently facing a drastic shortage of large-animal veterinarians. There exists a worldwide shortage of veterinarians, but Alberta is short over 850 positions. I’d like to see our community and neighbouring communities have their students take their Science Degree at Augustana University, transfer to Calgary to complete the veterinary program and most importantly, return to rural Alberta to work and raise their families. Educating our students in a way that allows rural Alberta to thrive extends especially to healthcare. We need more rural students in health sciences and return to rural Alberta to work. This includes new approaches such as increasing scope of practice for professions like Nurse Practitioners, who can function similar to family doctors. Last but not least, I will always champion Alberta over Ottawa. From recent debacles such as Trudeau’s new fertilizer restrictions to their ongoing hostility to Alberta’s energy sector, it’s important to me to have a strong provincial government to stand up to Ottawa.” Kevin Smook stated, “I’ve been

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May 29, 2023.” The northern part of Camrose Constituency includes the communities of: Tofield, Ryley, Holden, Bruce, Viking and Kinsella.

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involved in our community with various organizations since moving here in 1993, and entered municipal politics in 2013. After hearing from people who are unhappy with their current representation, I decided to step up and seek the nomination with the UCP Camrose Constituency. I am conservative and I feel the UCP is the most conservative party out there. I feel I am a good fit as I line up well with their principles. The four key pillars of my platform are: 1. Investing in our communities 2. Uniting conservatives 3. Respecting front line workers 4. Winning investment to our riding There is nothing in the Municipal Government Act prohibiting me from running in the nomination and upcoming provincial election. I have great support around me and can handle the time commitment. In fact, many people are excited with the prospect of having their future MLA come from Beaver County and have encouraged me to run. If I am successful, I will be hosting Town Halls throughout the riding to continue to meet people and to hear their concerns. That will help form the party platform for the next election as I’ll be bringing their ideas forward. Under legislation, the next provincial election will be held the last Monday of May, which is

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Shirley Miller July 4, 2012 We have only a memory, dear mother, We cherish our whole life through; But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you. Love Dwayne & Family

In Loving Memory of Lloyd Babiuk August 8, 1925 - July 30, 2007 Missing You on Your 15th Anniversary A Dad’s and Gido’s love is Special. A gift beyond compare, You only know the meaning, When he is no longer there. A special time A special face A special Man We miss you Dad and Gido and Love You so very much All our Love Melanie, Gord and Jayson

FERLEYKO, Randy March 2, 1953 – July 21, 2022 With heavy hearts, we announce that on Thursday July 21, 2022, Randy Ferleyko of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at home at the age of 69 years. He will be remembered as husband, dad, brother, gido, brother & father in law, uncle, cousin, friend and Captain Grandpa. Randy is survived by his loving family, his wife Pat; two daughters Jill (Doug) Horvat and Jodi (Carey) Roesler; 5 grandchildren Natalie and Marek Horvat: Raya, Rylan and Rowyn Roesler; sister Shirl Gafiuk; sister in law Diana Ferleyko; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Randy was predeceased by his parents Steve and Elizabeth Ferleyko and brother Ken. Randy’s passion was fishing but greatest joy was cheering on his grandchildren in all their endeavours. The family would like to take this opportunity to recognize Dr. Fairchild and the caring staff at the Cross Cancer Institute – Department of Radiation and Oncology. They nicknamed him a walking miracle even though we all knew he was just a stubborn Ukrainian. Following Randy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Following a private family burial, a Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion - 5037 52 Ave, Vegreville. Please come casually dressed. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Randy’s memory can be made to the Cross Cancer Institute www.wecrosscancer.ca. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville,780-603-5800

STEIL, Raymond May 21, 1966 – July 19, 2022 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ray Steil on July 19, 2022 at the age of 56 years. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Cheryl; one daughter Heather along with her daughter Natalie; two sons: Daniel (Dawnne) along with their son Attila and Shawn (Taylor) along with their son Jack; three sisters Tammy, Carmen (Brad) and Janelle (Bobby); two brothers Derek (Karey) and Grant; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ray was predeceased by his parents Vernon and Bertha. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Ziegler farm 53216 RR 153 Highway 857 north to township road 532, turn left (west) for 3 miles to range road 153, turn right (north) to first property on left. Shop will be in second driveway. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd. Vegreville,780-603-5800

Susan “Dolly” Hawryluk June 6, 1930-July 30, 2017 Dear Mom- It has been five years since the day you left us. God wrapped his arms around you, and freed you from your pain. The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never fade away. There are no words to tell you Mom what losing you has meant But you left us with so many memories of happy times we spent You’d want us all to smile again, and that’s just what we do Every time we reminisce with loving thoughts of you You’re with us when each day dawns and when we say goodnight Our guardian angel here on earth and Heaven’s shining light Miss you & love you - Forever in our hearts! Brenda, Lloyd and family

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Evelyn said the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul also fell on her father’s birthday, July 2. She remembers the parishioner who would always bake a cake in honour of the Feast Day, and said her father thought the cake for him. This year’s Feast Day service was held on July 12 with approximately 20 people in attendance. One of the attendee’s was Alec Smoliak, the youngest and only living brother of Peter. The service was followed by a luncheon at the community hall in Hairy Hill. Peter passed away on Nov. 18, 2017. Evelyn said her father wanted to come home one last time, and that’s exactly what she did. Evelyn noted that, “My father’s grandfather also helped to build the church.” The moment a testament to the faith of her forefathers and their children and grandchildren who carry on the tradition.

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Sunny Days at Vegreville Speedway Drag Race Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Speedway held their first official drag race for the 2022 season at Vegreville Airport on July 15 and 16 as the first planned race of the season was rained out on June 18. This event also featured a Night Race on July 15. Kendall Freed said there were over 70 racers and 260 attendees at the two day event. “The difference between the night and day races are it is dark during the night race. “We do put up some lights for safety by the light towers. But the majority of the racing was done in the dark like it was when it was done back in the time when we did it illegally on the streets. Overall the race was a success; the weather was great and we had lots of fun. We had a good turn out and lots of spectators. I would give it a top rating for an event,” Freed added. One of the local racers from Vegreville Percy Stark was with his young daughter Andrea. “I have been participating in drag racing for about six years now. I won the first race I attended where I borrowed a yellow Challenger car from my friend to race with. I wanted to go drag racing as I like to drive fast. The difficult parts are hitting the lights at the right time. I think I won a few years ago but I just take part in these races to have fun,” Percy added. While Andrea said this will be the first time she was ever in a car and went down the track while her dad was doing drag racing. “I am really excited about doing this!” Andrea exclaimed with a big grin on her face.

L-R: Andrea Stark with her father Percy Stark. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The winners of the July 15 Night Race include: First Place Winner Aaron Tillipaugh driving an 89 S10 Blazer. Runner-up: Melvin Fried driving a Suzuki Quad. Semi: Dustin Gegolick driving 1980 Malibu. Semi: Andre Doiron driving a 1983 Monte Carlo. The winners of the July 16 Day Race include: First Place Winner Kendall Freed driving 1970 Nova ss. Runner-up: Aaron Tillipaugh driving a 1989 s10 blazer. Semi: Charlie Krahn driving a CBR 600 motor bike. Kendall Freed and Aaron Tillipaugh won the cash prize for running their index “right on”.

Walking to Help With the Rhythm of Life Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Legacy4Health Walking Group meets a couple of times a week at Vegreville Centennial Library’s gymnasium. President Helen Leigh-Christensen said this group is one

Some of the seniors who go walking a few times a week. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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of the reasons she is committed to walking. “Walking is an exercise that to various degrees that any senior can pretty well handle; even if you need canes or a walker to walk. In my mind, it is one of the best things you can do for your health as a senior; your heart and circulatory system, arthritis or whatever health conditions you have.” Helen said they walk all year long indoors at Vegreville Centennial Library’s gymnasium. “We have around 30 members currently but the same people don’t attend every week,” Helen said. Member Bev Homeniuk said she likes belonging to the walking group because it commits her to one hour of walking two days a week. “Otherwise, I walk outside. But this gives me a chance to walk indoors as this is an all-weather place to walk. It is good for everyone; people of all ages can belong to this group. It is very good for people who have mobility issues and issues with

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navigating the ground outside to walk as there is an even floor in the gym that is easy to walk on. Also, it is a social group that gathers and enjoys their time together. We talk as we walk,” Bev added. Norma Cowan, a member of Legacy4Health Walking Group said she likes participating in this group because of the social aspect of it. “There has always been such a nice sense of comradeship in this group. People walk with different people and you share a lot of life experiences with a lot of different people. As well, people can walk alone if they want to. Also, as we get older, it is especially nice to have this lovely place to walk. It seems like my legs don’t get tired when I walk in the gym at the library like when I walk on concrete floors.

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