VOL. 72 NO. 23
72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2019
Viterra Spring Chuckwagon and Chariot Races
See story on page 7 Vegreville Speedway’s Drag Races
Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day
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RCMP Files from May 27-June 3 Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
May 27
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4:13 Report of missing bicycle taken from a front lawn. Members were able to locate the bike in short order and return it to the complainant. 11:50 Semi vs pickup truck. Members responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 15, where a semi driver rear-ended a pickup truck. Driver of the semi has been charged under the rules of the road for failing to ascertain space. 14:59 Report of a phone scam. Caller asked if the complainant would like a lower interest rate on her credit card. The complainant said she didn’t have a TD visa card. Caller ID read “Asynk” and came from a local number. 16:17 Complaint called in involving civil property dispute, involving a sale of a tomato plant he had purchased and an article of clothing that he had sold. The matter was discussed, however as there was no criminal element, no action was taken. 16:42 Complainant had brought in a phone which he said he had traded for an article of clothing, and was not sure it had belonged to the seller in the first place. Investigation is ongoing. 17:12 Mundare, driver was driving a trike without his helmet. A traffic stop was conducted, and members determined the trike was not registered or insured, and the driver didn’t have a valid license. Breath samples indicated that the driver was impaired. Released for court on charges of impaired driving, as well as the other provincial charges.
May 28
8:33 Member on patrol witnessed a driver failing to yield to a pedestrian in Vegreville. Driver charged for failing to yield to a pedestrian. Ticket issued for the voluntary payment of $155. 14:39 Complainant attended the detachment to report receiving a phone call from a computer company saying she owed them a refund of $2,499. The complainant gave her credit card number but realized it was a scam. Her credit card has been cancelled and the bank informed. Investigation ongoing.
18:24 Male found by members passed out on the sidewalk. The male was driven by the members to the hospital, as he was unable to speak or walk. The family was notified. 19:34 Complaint received from St Joseph’s hospital about an intoxicated male being aggressive. His medical treatment had been completed, so he was transported to the RCMP, where he received a safe place to rest until sober.
21:36 Complaint about two vehicles tailgating a black mini-van north of Vegreville on 857 and driving erratically, weaving back and forth on the highway. No license plate obtained. Patrols were made, but the vehicle was not located.
May 29
10:57 Complainant attended the detachment to report she had received an email requesting payroll information. This was a fraud scam. No information was provided to the scammer. 11:19 Complainant called to report a suspicious white van parked on the street for his house. An investigation was done and the vehicle was found registered as a courier. 14:30 Vehicle stop conducted after member observed the driver using a cell phone. Ticket issued for a voluntary fine of $287. 15:18 Complainant called detachment to report an elderly person being defrauded by a male and female who had moved themselves into her residence. Information provided indicates they may have forged checks and used the victim’s credit cards. The suspects have been arrested on this matter. Investigation is ongoing. 16:18 Complaint from an insurance provider regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. Further information required. Investigation ongoing. 17:09 Complaint of a black Dodge pickup driving in and out of a yard on a rural property. When they saw the homeowner, the vehicle f led. Investigation is ongoing. 18:34 Complainant reported that her son was taken to emergency after an adult male had allowed him to smoke from a “long white roll with writing ‘John Player.’” 20:50 Complaint received that there are two unknown males in a residence. Investigation determined that the complainant does know them, and the complainant later said that they were ok to be there. 22:02 Complaint of a male breaking things at his parents’ residence. Male was intoxicated and refusing to leave. Members attended and arrested the male for mischief, and he was given a safe place to sober up. He was released later, as the complainant did not want to pursue charges.
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Chipman Car Crafters Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The streets of Chipman bustled with activity on Sunday, June 2nd, when the Chipman Car Crafters annual car show returned to town for another year. Alf Zips of the Chipman Car Crafters said that they were quickly nearing on their goal of 300 vehicles for the show, running out of room to park them around 11:30 on Sunday. “Every year is approximately the same, and we’re right on par with last year,” he explained. The mild day had perfect weather for the event, and drew out a packed-in crowd of spectators and car enthusiasts to walk the streets and see all the vehicles parked throughout the Village. “There are too many types to list!” Zips said, “from survivors to fully refurbished classics, to brand-new vehicles, it’s good to see a little bit of everything.” For all the voters choice winners, trophies were presented at the end of the day. There was also food available throughout the event, so nobody had to travel far to quench their hunger. A pancake breakfast was served at the Senior’s Centre in the morning, followed by a concession served by the Chipman Fire Department and a Ukrainian Food Plate served at the National Hall. Zips further explained that the Chipman Car Crafters weren’t the only ones working hard to make the event a success – it takes a village, after all. “The Chipman Players sponsored the music, and Richardson Pioneer gave us a good chunk of change to fund the show. A lot of sponsors and volunteers worked hard to make this event what it is.”
All proceeds from the show go to the Food Bank, Historical Society, and other local venues. A donation will also be made to the Village of Chipman, to help them fund their project of restoring the hall, originally built in 1931. “We only keep enough proceeds on hand to run next year’s show,” said Zips. “If we don’t have any participants, at least we’ll have our trophies!”
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You have been Served Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion
Are governments joining in on all the lawsuit fervor that has been increasing over the years. Is it the trendy thing to do? Some of our readers will remember back to 1992 when 79-year-old Stella Liebeck bought a cup of takeout coffee at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Albuquerque and spilled it on her lap. She sued McDonald’s and a jury awarded her nearly $3 million in punitive damages for the burns she suffered. The coffee was not just “hot,” but dangerously hot. Some consider this to be a frivolous lawsuit, but if you investigate the real information, that may not be the case. Some also consider this the beginning of what has been an increasingly litigious society. Like most things, our provincial and federal governments like to make headlines and have not disappointed when it comes to legal battles. Following are some examples. The Government of BC sued Alberta over the “turn
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off the taps” legislation. Arguments abound about the damage it would do, BC stated that it was unconstitutional. Despite their increased use of fossil fuels, BC wants to ensure that what flows through the pipe benefits them. BC is also planning to appeal a decision that states they do not have the right to regulate what flows through the pipes which traverse their province. BC doesn’t mind the stock or refined product to put in their cars but doesn’t want the dilbit that is for export. To Round things out, in August of last year, BC filed a suit naming over 40 companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, and wholesales of Opioids. There are times municipal governments get in on the action as well. Victoria council endorsed a class action lawsuit against Alberta based oil and gas companies. The purpose was to recover some of the costs that the City incurs as a result of climate change. Alberta has done their part to keep the wheels of the justice system turning as well. In 2017 they threatened to sue Saskatchewan when the province banned Alberta license plates on Saskatchewan job sites. Alberta also sued the tobacco industry 5 years ago for $10 billion and is considering doing the same with pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis. Last year, the Saskatchewan government sued Ottawa over what they claim is the federal government’s failure to keep their side of the deal on cleaning up an old uranium mine. In April the Manitoba government filed its own court challenge of the federal government’s carbon tax, following similar moves by Ontario and Saskatchewan. The one thing in common with all this court action? The costs involved with these lawsuits are all paid for by... you guessed it. The taxpayer. One has to wonder if our own tax dollars are being used for free publicity through the courts and the news. I wonder if some (or any) of these lawsuits would take place or, in BC’s case, appealed if the funds to pay for legal fees were coming out of the pay or pension funds of the politicians involved. In other news... Jason Kenney vows to sue wildfires for defaming oil industry. News at 11. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@ newsadvertiser.com
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Question of the Week....
You may be thinking about doing some summer projects in and around your house, like a deck, a fence or a shed.
Vegreville TOWN OF
Do you know what permits may be required?
To vote go to Vegreville.com and vote on the poll on homepage or stop by the Town office
Do you know how to make a report to Municipal Enforcement in Vegreville regarding a bylaw or animal issue? The Town of Vegreville’s Community Peace officers are a law enforcement employee of a municipality responsible for the enforcement of non-criminal bylaws, rules, laws, codes and/or regulations, enacted by your local government. Question of the Week from May 29 You can make a report in person by attending the RCMP detachment at 4945 49 Ave Vegreville or by calling 780-632-7666. Community Peace Officers work out of the detachment and are available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For reports on weekends and afterhours that require immediate attendance, such as dogs at large or potentially dangerous animal issues, you can call (780) 632-3439 for assistance. The vast majority of municipal enforcement calls for
service do not require immediate attendance, such as parking issues, unsightly premises, or other property matters that are controlled by municipal bylaw. When making a report it is important to provide your information for follow up and the location of the incident or offence. The Community Peace Officer may not be able to attend right away so providing contact information is important to assist with the investigation. Always remember that if there is a risk to life call 911.
ARTS and Crafts: All Dogs Need a Home Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Wednesday, May 29 was dedicated to ARTS and crafts at the Lamont Boarding Kennels, with a sign night fundraiser evening hosted by Laura Pryatel. The event saw a good turnout of about 15 participants, and was also accompanied with an online silent auction ending June 10. ARTS Senior Animal Rescue is a rescue dedicated to helping senior animals in need - 8 years old plus for dogs and 10 years old plus for cats. It is a program under Animal Rescue Transfer Society (ARTS), who operates under the Province of Alberta. “(It all) started with transferring animals in need to other rescue organizations. ARTS Seniors was ultimately founded when we noticed seniors had the most difficult time finding placement,” reads the website. Myles Faragini, owner of Lamont Boarding Kennels, says he chose to pursue a fundraiser for ARTS after a recent experience with them. “I had an experience where I fostered a small dog for them, and it was transforming to have that little guy,” he explained. “So I wanted to give back.” He further explained that older animals often find it hard to find a forever home, and there can be a lot of health concerns that come along with having them. “The rescue finds it hard to have enough funds to pay for vet bills. I just found that they needed the help and we had the opportunity to do something.” The fundraiser was brought forth by Heather Jacobs, a kennel assistant with managerial components at Lamont Boarding Kennels. “She looks after a lot of the promotional performance,” said Faragini, “Heather had experience with the sign night kind of fundraiser, and we both have dealt with ARTS in the past.” After each person had payed for their participation for the event, 10 dollars from each registration fee was donated to ARTS. The rest went towards the supplies and everything Laura needed for the supplies, for a total $100.
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – June 5, 1929
Brown’s Funeral Home in keeping with their policy of continual
improvement, have enlarged their quarters extensively by install-
ing a cellar garage for their ambulance. A sloping drive reaches to the new resting place of the ambulance. This means that there is more room upstairs for the undertaking parlours.
Chief Inspector G.W. Gorman and Inspector Frame, who suc-
ceeded the late Inspector J.C. Butchart at Castor, were in town for a short time on Saturday. In the evening they attended a meeting at the Brookside school, where the ratepayers assembled to discuss the erection of a new school building. After the discussion the
ratepayers ratified the proposal to construct a two roomed school
in the hamlet or village which will eventually spring up on the Willingdon-Vegreville line. This will be about nine miles directly north of Vegreville and the school will be just about one half mile east of its present location. The building will be of stucco finish and fully modern in construction and equipment.
75 Years Ago - June 7, 1944
Attention is called again to the fact that the Rest Room at the
town hall is now available for use by the adies of the town and district. A few finishing touches have been made given it during
the past week and the I.O.D.E. have undertaken to furnish the room.
The production of eggs is at record levels in practically all prov-
inces of Canada. Delivery of eggs to the Special Products Board are
well ahead of any previous year. Total inspections made by the Board to the end of March, 1944, amounted to 25,414,470 dozen,
as compared with 9,873,360 dozen for the corresponding three months of 1943.
The initial car of gravel for the Vegreville swimming pool was
unloaded on June 3rd; the first car to take a “dip” in the excavated dirt took place Wednesday evening, when a Vegreville printer’s car brakes didn’t respond.
The paper salvage drive at Innisfree yielded approximately one
ton of scrap paper which was delivered to the box car by the Dickson and Hunter truck.
Production has been started in the first margarine factory to be
set up in East Africa. It will Manufacture edible fats from locally
grown cotton seed and ground nuts which will be reinforced by vitamin A.
50 Years Ago – June 5, 1969
About $3,000.00 was raised by walkers in Vegreville on Saturday
and the money is ear-marked for the library building fund being
spear-headed by the Vegreville Jaycees. Almost 200 walkers started the 28 mile trek from the Recreation Centre in Vegreville to the
camp site situated at Birch Lake, south of Innisfree. The hikers
began the walk at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and continued most of the day with the first arrivals at the campsite coming in about 4:00 p.m. On June 6th, 1969, A.G.T. completed a $40,000.00 installation in
the Vegreville telephone exchange to handle a steadily increasing volume of long distance calls in the Vegreville area and east to Saskatchwan.
Response to the Holden and Ryley drive to become satellite resi-
dential communities of Edmonton have been so good that homes
have become as scarce as hens’ teeth. Already in Ryley, seven homes have been sold and four farm homes rented, while 21 lots
have been sold, and the Lions Club has been swamped by over 200 requests for either land, homes or information. Holden reports
that eleven homes have been sold, four lots sold, and another ten homes are in the process of being sold and requests are pouring in.
25 Years Ago – June 8, 1994
The Mundare Municipal Seed Cleaning Association is hoping t
build a new plant within the next two to three years to replace the existing 42 year old plant. “We hoped to have it built by 1995-96,”
explained Daniel Warawa, association vice-chairman. “But with the provincial cutbacks, everything has been put on hold for awhile.”
Letters Welcomed
One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
SoC Walled from Competition: Measuring Protected Industries in Canada Vincent Geloso Visiting Professor – Bates College Consumers are best served by firms when the latter are exposed to the threat of competition. Absent the possibility of new firms threatening their incumbent status, established players have less incentive to cut costs and prices and improve services. The threat of entry by competitors disciplines firms in ways that serve consumer welfare but there are many barriers to competition in Canada resulting from government interference and these barriers affect a sizable share of the Canadian economy. What constitutes barriers to competition? There are some barriers that arise from the features of the goods produced or from external factors (for example, geography, distance, or technological limitations). However, there are many more barriers that are the results of government interference. The federal government limits foreign investments in crucial sectors such as air transportation, telecommunications, and broadcasting. In telecommunications, all firms with more than a 10% market share cannot have more than 20% of the voting shares owned by non-Canadians. Similar rules apply to broadcasters and air carriers. In sectors like air transportation, there are additional prohibitions such as that preventing nonCanadian carriers from providing services between Canadian airports. These restrictions on foreign activity in Canada are compounded by additional barriers to competition resulting from government monopolies. For example, most provincial governments (including Canada’s two largest provinc-
es, Quebec and Ontario) operate their own alcohol retail services that are shielded from private competition. As another example, Canada Post is a crown corporation with a monopoly on the domestic-letter market. All these state monopolies, to which we can add other crucial sectors such as energy distribution and urban transit, are by definition shielded from competition. Finally, there are other sectors that are shielded from competition by legislation. For example, in many provinces, intercity bus companies are given monopolies on certain profitable routes. Such barriers to competition affect a sizable share of the Canadian economy. By adding up the economic output all the sectors protected from competition by the aforementioned forms of barriers to entry, we find that close to a quarter of the Canadian economy is shielded from competition (22%). This is a low-bound estimate that includes only the most important government-imposed restrictions to competition. There are, however, two forms of barriers to competition not included in this definition. First, interprovincial barriers to competition are not included. Numerous sectors of activity are protected from competition coming from other provinces. In the case of alcohol, for example, there are important limitations upon moving liquor across provincial borders. This means that, for provinces like Alberta where there is no state monopoly on the retail sale of alcohol, there are additional entry barriers that protect incumbent firms from competition. While many, including the Canadian Senate, deem these barriers to be economically burdensome, they are not easy to quantify and were excluded from our low-bound
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Viterra Spring Chuckwagon and Chariot Races
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The 2019 chuckwagon and chariot racing season kicked off at the Vegreville Agricultural Society grounds with the 2nd annual Viterra Spring Chuckwagon and Chariot Races on June 1-2. This season, Vegreville’s Dwayne Dubuc will fight to defend his chuckwagon racing championship, won here in Vegreville eat the Country Fair last August. “Of course, every racer is always looking to win. It’s just a matter of seeing how the season plays out, and how everyone has improved this year. Nobody improves if everything stays the same.” In the chariots, defending champion Chester Blatz also raced to start out the season on top of the standings. Even in smoky conditions, attendance was fair: though the stands had plenty of room for more attendance, racing families commented that there was a
good spectator turnout compared to other venues. As well, most heats had 4 racers, possible at the Vegreville track because it’s wider. At the top of the Night 1 race standings, Louis Johner took the chariots in Heat 4 with a total time of 67.84. Dwayne Dubuc championed the Night 1 chuckwagons with a total time 64.68 racing on barrel 3 in heat 8. After the races wrapped up on Sunday, both racers were able to stay at the top, with race times of 66.25 (end 134.09) for Louis Johner, and 65.27 (end 129.95) for Dwayne Dubuc. The chuckwagon standings were a close shave, with Chester Blatz close behind with a time of 65.63 (end total of 130.34). The APCCA racers tied up the Viterra Spring Races in Vegreville, then headed down to Rocky Mountain House Sunday night, to begin a 7-day streak of travelling and racing.
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In the Air: Apocolypse?
Forest fires to the north took a toll on the local air quality, keeping the skies dark and orange for most of the day on Thursday, May 30, like a warning label that read: “Caution! Forest Fires are Closer than they Appear.” (Emily Mailhot/Photo)
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JD 4850, 4650 & 4440 Tractors ● JD 9600 Combine & MF 9430 Swather ● 2003 Ford Tandem ● JD 36’ Cult ● 2 - Degelman R. Pickers ● Flexicoil 95 H. Packers ● Walinga 510 Grain Vac ● tIllage & MoRe WED., JUNE 26TH - 10:30 AM - JEANINE & MARTy HATCHARD - PH: 780-205-9171 OR 205-9170 From Lloydminster - 10 mi South on Hwy 17 & 2.5 mi West on Twp 482 (12029 Twp 482)
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A Moment in History: The Battle of Normandy Government of Canada – Veterans Following the success of D-Day, the Allied forces moved to secure and expand their beachhead in Normandy, France before continuing their push towards the French city of Caen, an important communication centre for the Germans. The initial success of Canadian troops at Juno Beach was soon tempered in a series of costly battles against deadly German Panzer tank forces. Caen fell to the Allies in early July 1944, but the Normandy Campaign continued through the summer of 1944 as our soldiers fought their way through the hot and dusty countryside of Normandy. The decisive final chapter of the Battle of Normandy came at the Falaise Pocket where the remnants of the retreating German forces in
Northern France faced potential encirclement and capture by Allied troops. By August 21, 1944, the Falaise Gap had been completely closed and tens of thousands of German soldiers were taken prisoner – a major step in the eventual Allied victory in Europe. Major David Currie of the 29th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (The South Alberta Regiment) would be awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave actions in leading his unit in capturing and holding a strategically located village during the fighting in the Falaise Gap. The Normandy Campaign officially came to a close more than two-and-a-half months after D-Day, with the liberation of Paris on August 25, 1944. More than 5,000 Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Normandy and now lie at rest in France.
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Vegreville Speedway’s Drag Races Smoke with Action Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There were 45 racers and 193 spectators who experienced the thrill of vehicles of all sorts racing in a safe and legal environment at Vegreville Speedway’s First Drag Race of the 2019 season on May 25 at Vegreville Airport. Member of Vegreville Speedway, Kendall Freed said the winners for this race were Diesel class winner: Kendall Freed from Minburn County, driving a GM. Duramax. Runner up: Chris Jarvis from Sylvan Lake, driving a Ford F350. Heads-up Diesel class winner: Dean Berube from Edmonton, driving a Ram 3500 Runner up: Penny Stojanowski from Lloydminster, driving a GMC.
All sorts of vehicles race at the first drag race of the season. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
Gas class winner: Corey Kucher from Mundare, driving a Ford EcoBoost. Runner up: Derrek Younger from Meadow Lake, driving a Chev. 2500HD. Semi’s: Cam Watt from Sturgeon County, and Thomas MacDonald from Edmonton. Vegreville Speedway appreciates the sponsors for this race which were Vegreville Glass and Mirror, J & R automotive, Canadian Diesel Online, The Garage, and Veg Auto and Industrial Supply. They also acknowledged the volunteers. The next race is planned for June 15, check advertisements for the time and complete information. At this race, they are planning to have the Gas Class Race from September 2018 rainout race.
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Cooking with Emily – Baked Walleye
Emily Mailhot Vegreville News Advertiser Here we are! That time of the month where one of your local media writers shares with you a story of how she procrastinated, shopped, and then cooked something wonderful, in that order. From cakes to lettuce wraps, we’ve tried a wide variety. We’ve had guests. We’ve made messes. And I hope you will agree with me when I say we’ve had fun. Far be it from me to get up on my soap-box in an article dedicated to cooking. Today is different. This month’s recipe, “Baked Walleye,” is a tough one. The species of fish in question isn’t available locally from what I could tell, but they have become somewhat of a political buzzword in the angling community. With fishing regulations becoming increasingly restrictive, and many lakes allowing low or no takehome limits, I’ve read many articles by fishermen and fisheries biologists criticizing the government’s approach to ecological balance. One such writer, highly qualified volunteer fisheries biologist Ray Makowecki, told the Bonnyville Nouvelle in July 2018 that recent studies of local fish populations showed an increase in walleye numbers, and a much smaller population of pike, perch, and whitefish. “We had suggested onefish limits to a certain slot size to ensure there wasn’t an over harvest, and shorter seasons per lake that would happen concurrently to ensure there wouldn’t be a bunch of people rushing to one
lake…We don’t believe ecological balance is being achieved like the government hoped.” Alas, we cannot catch them. So I bought haddock from the store, and then I got right back off my soap-box. The recipe was SUPER EASY…. I just took the ingredients out of my fridge, poured them on the fish, and popped them in the oven. No prep time (unless you choose to catch your own fish first, of course) and only 20 minutes of cook time. I made it on my lunch break, and had more than enough time to both prepare and eat the delicious food. Maybe the next step is to head out to the lake and try cooking it over the fire? (If fire bans allow) Let me know if you try it first. Maybe I’ll see you out there! Interested in contributing your own kitchen expertise? Let me know at emily@newsadvertiser.com
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St Mary’s Track Team Vaults To Success Amy Yaremcio Saint Mary’s Catholic High School On Wednesday, May 29th, St Mary’s High School took 17 athletes to the 1A Zones Track Meet in Bonnyville. The team brought home 13 medals. Brenden Shapka won a silver medal in junior boys pole vault, Sam Nawrot brought home a bronze medal in Intermediate boys 1500m, Ben Nawrot brought silver medal in intermediate pole vault and a silver medal in intermediate 3000m, Harrison Paulichuk brought home a bronze in senior boys 100m hurdles and a gold in senior boys 300m hurdles, Ty Paulichuk brought home a bronze medal in senior boys high jump and Brandon Lamash brought home a gold in senior boys pole vault. Sammy Abbott brought home a bronze in junior girls pole vault and a
bronze in junior girls 200m, Sam Lefebvre brought home a silver in junior girls pole vault, Tezra Dubuc brought home a gold in intermediate girls pole vault, Marissa Kobelsky brought home a gold in senior girls discus and Sloane Cannon brought home a gold in senior girls pole vault, a bronze in senior girls 200m and a gold in senior girls 400m. The team’s 13 medal performance earned them the 1A Zone banner to go along with the District 5 Banner they won at the District 5 Track meet in Lloyd on Wednesday, May 22nd. It’s St Mary’s 12th straight District 5 banner. St Mary’s Track Team has advanced 8 athletes in 13 events to Track Provincials in Calgary June 7th and 8th where Ben, Harrison, Brandon, Sammy, Sam, Tezra, Sloane and Marissa will compete for the 1A Provincial banner!
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Two Hills RCMP Donations Trish Proznick Using proceeds from the Two Hills RCMP Regimental Dinner recently held on April 12th, 2019, the Two Hills RCMP detachment was able to make donations to important local organizations.
Pictured with Candice Van de Torre, Coordinator, Two Hills Coalition
Two Hills County Council Minutes May 22, 2019 Council Meeting Highlights Bridge Files 9958 & 74273 – County Council is proceeding with tendering on Bridge File 9958, tendering for Bridge Files 9958 and 74273 together and a tender for creek bed lowering at the same locations. Lafond Wastewater Transfer Station – The County of Two Hills will be entering into an agreement with the County of St. Paul for the Lafond Wastewater Transfer Station. Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw – County Council provided all required readings to Bylaw No. 6-2019. Bylaw No. 6-2019 being the Bylaw in the County of Two Hills to impose a Aggregate Payment Levy in respect of all sand and gravel business operating within the County of Two Hills. Seniors’ Week – County Council proclaimed June 2 to 8, 2019 as Seniors’ Week. Two Hills Canada Day Committee The County is providing a contribution of $500.00 to the Two Hills Annual Canada Day Celebration. Willingdon Seniors Centre Association – The County of Two Hills is providing a contribution of $500.00
to the Willingdon Seniors Centre Association 2019 Canada Day Celebration. Two Hills Grow Arena – The County of Two Hills has committed a maximum of $300,000 to the Two Hills Grow Arena to assist with the project, progress payments to be distributed accordingly.
#21 ROADSIDE SPRAYING
The County of Two Hills # 21 Agricultural Service Board will be starting their Roadside Spraying Program along Municipal Roads, as required, to control the spread of weeds and brush. Landowners who do not want the ditches adjacent to their property sprayed can sign an Annual “No Spray Agreement” stating that you accept responsibility for the control of weeds in the ditch along your property and No Spray Signs can be issued to you. It will be your responsibility to ensure the No Spray Signs are in place and clearly visible during the entire County Spraying season. If you fail to control these weeds, the County may control them by whatever means they consider appropriate. For more information, or to sign a “No Spray Agreement” please contact the Agricultural Service Board Office at 657-3358.
ELECTION DAY
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the Town of Two Hills on
Monday June 10, 2019.
Office COUNCILLOR
Number of Vacancies ONE (1)
Voting will take place on June 10, 2019 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will be an Advanced Poll on June 6, 2019 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Voting station is the Town of Two Hills Office, located at 4712 50 Street, TWO HILLS,Alberta. In order to vote you must produce one piece of identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or any agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the person, the person’s name and the address of the person’s residence or as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. Dated at the Town of Two Hills, in the Province of Alberta, this 14th of May, 2019. Gary Buchanan, Returning Officer
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Tofield Sodbusters Rodeo Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser From May 31-June 2, rodeo athletes of all levels had the chance to compete at the Tofield Sodbusters Rodeo. The Rodeo Promenade on Friday evening kicked off the action-packed weekend on Tofield’s Main Street with fair activities sponsored by Tofield Chamber of Commerce. The promenade featured makeshift fair ride-type activities with inflatable obstacle courses, bouncy houses, and zorb ball race. A mechanical bull, pony rides, food stands, balloon animals, and more stole the show, while a Farmers Market at community hall drew a small, continuous crowd to purchase handmade crafts and other items. The rodeo competitions began with a slack rodeo for local cowboys and cowgirls to show off their skills and win the title of this year’s local champion on Friday night, tying off with women’s and youth barrel racing. On Saturday, the L a kel a nd Ro de o Association’s largest annual event, a co-sanctioned rodeo with the Lakeland Rodeo
Association (LRA) and the Wildrose Rodeo Association (WRA) drew nearly 400 contestants. The competitions featured included team and tie-down roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding, bronc riding, and more. There were still opportunities for the younger country athletes throughout the day, though, with “Mutton Bustin’” during the intermission for kids ages 5 and 6 years old. A toe-tapping good time was available for all
adults for $20 a person, at the Rodeo Dance featuring live performances from musicians Kory Wlos. On Sunday, the weekend was closed off with Cowboy church, a pancake breakfast, and the final showing of the “Living Backwards,” display, which was available for guests to view through Saturday and Sunday.
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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Members of Vegreville 4-H Beef Club learned the benefit of hard work and taking care of their animals when they won trophies and sold their female cows and steers at Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day (Show and Sale) at Vegreville Exhibition Grounds on May 27. The Master of Ceremonies was Nicholas Cheremshynski. This Show and Sale began with a weigh-in which was followed by lunch. In the early afternoon, the judging began with female classes, market steer classes, and grooming and showmanship. After this, there was a supper and Market Steer Championship Class Awards Presentation which was followed by the sale. Harold Albrecht is the Club Leader for the 4-H Beef Club. Jennifer Cheremshynski, Denise Warawa, Carl Ogrodnick, and Cody Weleschuk are
assistant leaders. Assistant Leader, Jennifer Cheremshynski said 4-H members gain a lot of leadership, cooperation, and they learn how to work together from participating in this Show and Sale. Also, they learn how to groom and how to show animals, as well as, how to work with different types of animals that have different personalities. They learn how to raise animals and how to market them because they asked buyers to come to the sale to purchase their steers. So, it is a good learning experience overall for the members. The winners for the show were Grand Champion - Hannah Albrecht, Reserve Grand champion Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Supreme Females Hannah Albrecht, Reserve supreme femaleGabrielle Cheremshynsk, Champion heifer Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Reserve champion heifer - Hannah Albrecht, Champion Cow /calf - Hannah Albrecht, Reserve cow/calf - Gabrielle
These 4-H members showcase their Market Steers in the Light Weight Class. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Cheremshynski, Senior showmanship- Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Intermediate showmanshipJeanathan Cheremshynski, Junior showmanship First - Kyle Ogrodnick, Second Anna Homeniuk Senior grooming - Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Intermediate Grooming- Jeanathan Cheremshynski Junior grooming - First - Anna Homeniuk Second - Kyle Homeniuk, Senior Judging- Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Intermediate judging - Kristin Ogrodnick, Junior judging - first Brittany Holt Second Anna Homeniuk, Senior best rate of gain Gabrielle Cheremshynski, Intermediate best rate of gain Jeanathan Cheremshynski, Junior Best rate of gain - Brady Weleschuk, Best kept stall - Anna Homeniuk, Top Gelbvieh - Brady Weleschuk, Top Hereford - Gabrielle Cheremshynski Top Simmental - Hannah Albrecht, Top Charolais- Ryan Ogrodnick, Positive ring attitudeGabrielle Cheremshynski.
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Carry: It would be great if everyone were upfront and honest all of the time. Imagine how crime would diminish or just how many more unused sick days people would have at work! Cash: Most people today would say that they are honest individuals, but even they’d be surprised at how often they probably tell a little lie. In the case of your chairs, the woman selling them may have deliberately tried to pass them off as newer or she may have just been presenting them in their best light to sell at the best price. Carry: She may have been concerned that if she pointed out the flaws in the furniture, you may
have chosen not to take them or, as you admit, try to negotiate the price. Cash: Although it’s great that you try to take people at their word, when making a purchase it’s up to you to check everything thoroughly. Flip it over, take it apart, try it out and do whatever is necessary until you are completely happy with its condition. Carry: Fortunately, it sounds like your new chairs still work for your home. While you may be disappointed in the purchase, your best bet is to learn from the experience and enjoy your new furniture. However, you may just want to be careful not to spill anything on the cushions!
As a society we are becoming more tolerant of people not telling the truth. According to a recent survey, 48% of people say it is okay to lie sometimes. But when is it acceptable? Approximately 65% say it’s okay to lie when protecting someone’s feelings. About 40% felt lying was acceptable to make a story more interesting or when hiding their past behavior from their child. Not surprisingly, 30% said it was acceptable to lie when disclosing your age or taking a sick day from work. However, most respondents felt lying about cheating on your spouse, or lying on a resume was unacceptable.
Deferred Truth
Everyone feels different about telling the truth, but a recent survey suggests that age and education can make a difference. Young adults age 18 to 29 ranked the highest among all age groups. Nearly 57% of them felt their untruths were justified. Adults age 30 and over were a little less comfortable about their lies. However, nearly 40% of them still thought their lies were warranted. All these untruths makes you wonder: who can you trust these days? •
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Reader Humor White Lie When our son was born, my husband and I agreed to teach him that honesty is always the best policy. One day when my son lied at school, my husband seized the opportunity to teach him a life lesson. After school, he sat him down to explain why it’s important to be honest. Returning from my beauty appointment, I interrupted their conversation and asked them what they thought of my new hairstyle. My husband got up, gave me a kiss and said my new style looked wonderful. As I turned to leave I heard my son continue their talk. “Mom’s hair looks terrible,” he whispered. “I thought honesty was the best policy.” “It is,” he replied, “but the policy changes a bit when you get married!” (Thanks to Robert G.)
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Jasper’s Present Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments
I decided to sleep-in one day last week. Both dogs were bugging me, but I managed to push them off. Little did I know doing so would not bode well for me! When I finally roused myself (about an hour later than usual), I thought I was doing good. Everybody fed. Tea made. Grey’s Anatomy on. Life was good. I let the boys back out, just to get them out of my hair. I shoulda known it wasn’t going to be that simple! Opee, my oldest, came back in a while later. He was dirty and wet, but ok. He laid down in his bed and started to snore. “Ok,” I thought. “Jasper must be out playing with Charlie. No problem. He’ll come back when he’s ready to come in.” I went about my day and kept looking for him off and on throughout the morning. He came back a couple of hours later. Oh Lord, was he black! His paws and belly are supposed to be white. Well, no more! I never noticed he had something in his mouth until I told him to go lie down on the old blanket and dry off. When he laid down, I noticed him drop something out of his mouth and start playing with it. I went to see what it was. The closer I got, I couldn’t understand what I was seeing. It was brown and looked furry. I thought it was the toy
we had bought him as a baby. A little hedgehog (now sadly torn to bits). When I got to him, I realised quickly that it wasn’t Hogwarts! It was a mouse!!! I screamed and jumped back about 10 feet (at least that’s what it seemed like). He just laid there looking up at me, so proud of himself! For about 2 minutes, I couldn’t get a grip. What am I gonna do with this thing? Is it alive or dead? Now I know I’m an animal lover and I should be able to handle a mouse but from my puppy?! Not so much! He’d been chewing on it!!! I managed to grab a towel and pick it up. It never moved. I’m grateful for that because if it had, I’d likely have had a heart attack. I tossed it outside and said a little prayer for it. He looked so disappointed that I’d thrown his present away! The kicker to this story is that the next morning, I was laying there, just waking up. I felt something hard land on my face. I came from half asleep to wide awake in about 2 seconds flat! I screamed and threw whatever it was across the room. Both dogs were laying on the bed looking at me like I’d lost my mind. It was one of their bones! I can only guess which one dropped it on me! Oh, the joys of owning dogs!
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Tributes MEMORIAM
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VINNISH, Albert Joseph September 30, 1924 - June 6, 2010 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather I Am With You Still I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still - do not weep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not think of me as goneI am with you still - in each new dawn Loved and remembered always, Lois and all your family
HAYES, Neil (Nelly) June 04, 2009 Ten years have passed But not one day goes by That you are not here In our hearts. May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and Wish that you were here. All Our Love, Sharon, Tyler and Ashley
AHERN, Shirley M. September 25th, 1933– April 26th, 2019 On Friday, Shirley Ahern of Vegreville AB, formerly of St. Lambert QC, passed away at the tender age of 85 years. Shirley was living life to the fullest right up to the last moment. Her husband, Maurice Ahern and her beloved son, Michael M. Ahern, have passed before her; she has now joined them and is at peace. She is survived by her loving family of two daughters - Peggy Standen (Nick) and Kelly Ahern, her grandchildren - Leia, Shea, Faith, Greg and Brad, and her Great Grandchildren – Faye, Zoe and Byron. In Vegreville AB, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 at St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church. In Montreal QC, a simple gathering to inter her ashes will be held in August at The Montreal Memorial Park on Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent. The time and date will be made available. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SAFRANOWIZ, Sister Aloysia Anastasia (Nancy), SSMI 1913-2019 Sr. Aloysia, a Sister Servant of Mary Immaculate, died in Mary Immaculate Long Term Care, Mundare, AB on June 1, 2019, at 106 years of age, with 91 years in religious life. Anastasia, known to her family as Nancy, was born to Michael and Anastasia (nee Wasieczko) on February 17, 1913, in Chipman, AB. Nancy was the ninth of thirteen children born to them; she had four brothers and eight sisters. Sr. Aloysia’s parents were very active at St. Mary’s Parish in Chipman. Nancy and her siblings were raised in an atmosphere of active love and involvement in their church. At the age of 15, on September 2, 1928, Nancy entered the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate, with a grade 7 education. She began her novitiate on March 3, 1929, taking the name Sr. Aloysia. She pronounced her first vows on September 3, 1930, and final vows on October 4, 1936. She remained in Mundare until 1934, completing her High School education. After receiving her diploma in Edmonton, she was given permission to begin Normal School (Teachers’ College) in Montreal. She received various levels of pedagogical certification in both Canada and the United States, and began a Masters degree in Library Sciences, which she applied in the establishing of libraries in several parochial schools in which she was missioned. She was missioned in Canada from 1967, in Winnipeg and Montreal, while awaiting her Canadian citizenship. Having received it, she was permanently missioned in Canada thereafter, serving Vegreville and Edmonton, AB; New Westminster, BC, Windsor, ON, Montreal QC, Ituna, SK, Calgary and Mundare, AB. Sr. Aloysia also taught during her “retirement” years as well, in the form of Ukrainian school and catechetics. She taught the faith at all age levels, and in varied formats, from First Holy Communion preparation to adult Catechist training, in formational groups such as Children of Mary and Altar Boys, to summer catechisms, camps, and youth retreats, to leading prayer groups of the Ukrainian Catholic Womens’ League, to SSMI Associates meetings. She was superior for 11 years at various missions. Sr. Aloysia also cared for the beauty of the parish churches where she served, preparing altar breads, looking after the linens, decorating the churches, especially for holy days, and offered her musical skills as a cantor. Sister Aloysia spent her last 18 years in Mundare, AB, with the last two years at the Mary Immaculate Health Care Centre. Since her 100th birthday, local newspapers had celebrated her long life. Her mind was sharp to the end, taking an interest in those around her, even in her last ‘mission’ at MIHCC. She was full of joy, and lifted the spirits of all who knew her. Sister Aloysia was predeceased by her parents; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by many nephews and nieces. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am, on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Home Chapel, Mundare. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Mundare. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Home. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
FREBROWSKI, Eugene In loving memory of a Husband, Dad, and Grandpa who entered eternal rest on June 9, 2014. Memory keeps you ever near us Though you passed 5 years ago A million times we’ve needed you A million times we’ve cried If love alone could’ve saved you You never would have died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one else can ever fill It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone Part of us went with you The day God took you home Forever remembered and always loved: Wife Cecilia, Children Colleen (Jim), Kevin (Lorrie) & Carmen and Grandson Tanner.
SEN, Fred July 30, 1927 - June 9, 2016 Gone Fishing I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don’t worry, or feel sad for me, I’m fishing with the Master of the Sea. We will miss each other for a while, But till we are all together and to all of those that think of me, Be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I’m missin’ Just tell ‘em I’ve gone fishin’. Lovingly Remembered Wife Gloria, Daughters - Zenovia (Rick) Sylvia and Olivia, Sons - Johnny, Darcy (Jana), Arnold, David (Christel) and 10 Grandchildren
GORDON, Murry On June 3, 2019, Murry Gordon of Ranfurly, AB, passed away at the age of 68 years. Murry is survived by his loving wife, Betty; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended relatives. At Murry’s request no service will be held. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
Lamont Garage Sale Day builds Community Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The annual Town Wide Garage Sale was a hit in Lamont on Saturday, June 1. Participation from residents throughout the town filled the town map with many stops for garage sale enthusiasts and those just out there looking for a particular treasure. Maps were available at many local businesses, and those looking to regain some energy could stop by the Lamont Lions Club hot dog & hamburger sale. Some youngsters even caught on and made their own small profit with a Lemonade Stand set up at their grandparent’s yard, for the traditional price of 50 cents a glass.
Emily and Edwin Valiente made a profit of their own by running a lemonade stand at their grandparents house during the June 1 garage sale day in Lamont.
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14:44 Complaint received about a young boy walking to the library singing and carrying a chocolate milk. He was also dancing in the trees. The young man wasn’t breaking any laws, so no action was taken. 20:05 Call to report a suspicious male walking down the street and looking into cars. Complainant thinks the male may be intoxicated. Patrols were made, male not located. None of the vehicles were emptied or damaged. No further complaints. 20:19 Complaint about a possible impaired driver at a business parking lot in Vegreville. Members located the vehicle and a mandatory alcohol screening determined that the driver was not impaired.
May 31
7:45 Report of a break and enter to a local business.
Property was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. 10:10 Complainant called to report a vehicle window was smashed. Nothing appeared to be taken and the complainant does not think the vehicle was entered. Investigation ongoing. 16:02 Report of a theft of a large amount of money stolen from a vehicle. Complainant had gone into a business and when he returned the door was open and the money was gone. Investigation is ongoing. 18:30 Traffic stop, where investigators determined the driver to be a Learner without a proper supervisor in the vehicle. Ticket issued for a voluntary fine of $310. 21:25 Traffic stop conducted. The driver had a suspended license, drug paraphernalia was located, and the driver admitted to using morphine. Roadside sobriety tests were done and the driver failed, as well refused to provide urine on demand as required. Charges pending for impaired driving and failure to provide. The passenger was subject to outstanding
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June 1
15:51 Report pertaining to a motorized scooter being used as collateral for rent. A disagreement over who owns the scooter at the end of the term. No papers signed. Members advised that this is a civil issue between landlord and tenant.
June 2
4:53 Complaint received about a male playing basketball in the public court and woke up the complainant. This is not a police issue. 5:26 B&E to a local residence and theft of truck. The truck was recovered later on in the day, and the investigation is ongoing.
During the week there were 79 calls for service made in total: 2 false alarms, 4 false 911s, and 1 animal strike.
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Appreciation for Local First Responders
Dick Richards Principal – HA Kostash School On May 28, Carter Gontowiuk, a grade 3 student at HA Kostash School in Smoky Lake, got to say thank you to our friends at the fire station. First Responders visited our school a couple of weeks ago and Carter wanted to thank them. He is seen with County Deputy Chief Spencer Kotylak.
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VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 estimate. Second, the impact of occupational licensing is not included. Most economists qualify occupational licensing as an important source of barriers to entry. However, statistical agencies calculate output on the basis of industrial sectors, not on the basis of professions. As members of the same profession can work in different economic sectors, it is difficult to add the effects of occupational licensing to our calculations above. Nevertheless, we can produce a cautious high-bound estimate that circumvents these two issues. That high-bound estimate of all restrictions exceeds a third (35%) of the economy. This is a sizable share of the Canadian economy that is protected from competition to some degree. In fact, Canada fares poorly amongst industrialized countries for its support of competition. International surveys of government-erected barriers against competition produced by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show that municipal, provincial, and federal governments in Canada impose some of the most significant barriers to competition in the
world. For example, Canada comes in at 48th (out of 62) in the OECD’s foreign directinvestment restrictiveness index, slightly behind the Ukraine and just ahead of Mexico. Canadian consumers would benefit greatly from the curtailing of these restrictions and provincial and federal governments in Canada should consider removing those barriers to competition and provide a framework that is more amicable to economic growth.
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The Co-operators Grand Re-Opening BBQ Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Co-operators business in Vegreville has relocated from the west side of Vinets Village Mall to the east side of this mall. On May 22, the co-operators celebrated their grand reopening to their new location with a barbecue fundraiser for St. Mary’s High School and Vegreville Composite High School’s Grad Classes. This event offered a cheeseburger, chips, and pop for a low price, and a free raffle which had a prize of summer outdoor equipment and accessories. The co-operators donated all the food for the BBQ and 100% of the proceeds will go to these two grad classes.
Owner/Agent, Todd Fournier said this business is involved with UFA and Co-op Grocery Store. “We sell home/life/auto/investments/business/farm/travel insurance. They are the only 100% Canadian-based insurance company in Canada and the only company that has a onestop shop for all insurance-based products. “I feel it is important to raised funds for the high school grad classes because we look at the young people as the future of this community and Canada in general. We like to give this as an education to show young people it is wise to be smarter and do less distracted driving. We felt it was a perfect fit to go with our involvement in the community,” Fournier said.
Owner/Agent, Todd Fournier of the co-operators with some of the staff. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Ask Auntie Sofiya Dear Auntie Sofiya; I’m wondering if you can help me with something. I don’t know what to do or who to turn to. My family and friends say I’m overreacting and should just let it go, but I’m not sure I can. My husband works out of town most of the time. This leaves the house and all it’s responsibilities to me and the kids. I’m ok with it for the most part, but lately, things seem to be going wrong. With the kids and house. I do my best to straighten things out as they happen, but I’m only one person. Let me give you an example.
The kids are great at helping me with chores if I tell them what needs to be done. They don’t/won’t take the initiative to do things on their own. Sweeping floors. Cleaning cages. Whatever. Unless I initiate, it doesn’t get done. I know they aren’t blind! When I try to talk to my husband, he usually gets angry. He says he’s doing the best he can to try and earn money. I should be able to deal with this on my own. I don’t want to sound like I’m whining but I’m truly at a loss here. Please help if you can. Signed; Not Sure What To Do
Dear Not Sure; I’m sorry to hear you’re going through a rough time. It seems like there’s a lot more to this than you’re saying. It sounds like your husband values his job and earning for his family very much. That’s admirable. However, it does not exclude him from being a parent or a husband. Even when he’s not there physically, he’s still a major part of the household. With that comes responsibility. I would suggest the next time he’s home, the two of you take some private time to have a talk. Let him know exactly what you’re feeling, without attacking him. I know this sounds difficult, but it can be done. Let him know you appreciate how hard he’s working, but you need him to work with you too. Especially where the kids are concerned. Try writing down what you want to say. Sometimes that helps to let it out and we can edit it without hurting the other person. As for the kids, it’s time to get tough! Make a list of what needs to be done daily, weekly. If these things don’t get done, no IPad. No video games or friends over. Whatever works for your kids. If they do chores, they get rewarded. Plain and simple. Sometimes tough love is the way to go. It’s hard but in the end, so rewarding. If there is anything else I can do, please let me know. I hope this helps. Auntie Sofiya Have questions? Need advice? Email askauntie@newsadvertiser.com
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U11 May 27’s Soccer Game
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U11 Vegreville’s Thunder Girls play soccer against Vermilion Purple Strikers. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
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100 People Who Care
In photo on far left is Coordinator of The Breakfast Club, Heather Giebelhaus presenting a cheque to the chosen charity-Vegreville Special Olympics- fifth on the left, Representative from Vegreville Special Olympics, Kevin Trembley, with on the far right-Representative for Special Olympics, Corinne Audy. In rest of photos are volunteers and participants of Special Olympics. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Breakfast Club program was the chosen charity then and they had to organized the 100 People Who Care meeting at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville on May 29. Coordinator of The Breakfast Club, Heather Giebelhaus welcomed everyone and she said by pooling all the donations, this will have a more substantial impact than an individual donation would for the non-profit organization. The policy for this group is the money will be used locally and not for administration and the charity will come to the next meeting and explain what they have done with that money because The Breakfast Club were the beneficiary for the meeting in December, they came back to report what they did with the funds. The Breakfast Club program provides a midmorning snack to 600 elementary school students in our community. The collected funds were enough money to purchase groceries to produce over 8000 snacks to feed all of the kids for the month of May. Next to speak were representatives from the three charities-St. Joseph’s Hospital Convenant Health Board, VALID, and Vegreville Special Olympics who had five minutes to convince participants why they should vote for their nonprofit organization. Major Gifts Officer from Covenant Foundation, Mickey Melnyk spoke first where he said if they are chosen, the funds raised will go to St. Joseph’s Hospital’s BREATHE program which will provide care and support to people who are facing dementia and other ailments; especially care in the way of social and cognitive simulation. Representative for Vegreville Association for FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS Living in Dignity (VALID) Karen Streets spoke next where she said VALID is a community organization which supports adults with disabilities. If chosen, they would use the funds for the
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent When people join together, they are able to help more! The 100 People Who Care’s event goes by this concept as it is a crowd funding where participants donate $100 each and are given the opportunity to vote for one of the three local non-profit organizations where the chosen charity receives all the collected funds. The charity who won the funds at the previous meeting are required to host the next meeting hence, CALS
greenhouse the youth in Vegreville Rotary Club built for them. “Now, the greenhouse is there but there is no shelving in it, no water to it, or fence around it. We are looking at potentially making this into one of our employment programs where we can teach some gardening skills, and maybe add it to our small businesses.” Representative for Vegreville Special Olympics, Kevin Trembley’s address said, “We take the participants of Special Olympics to different tournaments. Alberta Special Olympics consists of 18 different types of sports; five-pin bowling which is what Corinne and myself are very heavily involved in, athletics, floor hockey, and golf which are the sports we are directly involved in. What makes Special Olympics incredible for these athletes is it gives them something they can be incredibly proud of.” The chosen charity which was voted for was Vegreville Special Olympics who received $3200 to help this organization.
Major Gifts Officer from Covenant Foundation, Mickey Melnyk speaks about St. Joseph’s Hospital’s BREATHE program (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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U11 May 27’s Soccer Game Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The May 27’s U11 Vegreville’s Thunder Girls Home Soccer Game against Vermilion Purple Strikers kicked with both sets of soccer players playing hard and having fun. Coach for the Vegreville’s team, Joan Carolos Hernandez said the score was Vegreville Thunder 1-1 Vermilion Purple Strikers. This was their first home game. “It’s hard to say if the soccer players are growing in their skills or not because we only have three weeks working together,
but I know they do their best and put in practice what we tell them. The highlights for the May 27’s game were they were passing the ball a lot, in other words working as a team. The defence were always running and trying to recovery the ball and keep far from the goalkeeper , the midfielders defending and transporting the ball to the other side the field and trying to get a goals with the forwards. The team can win the next two games, but we do not have not enough time to work with the team, the season is too short.” Hernandez said.
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Mayor MacPhee and Town Council members congratulated Anne Soldan and Debbie Chilibecki of Vegtel Engraving Ltd. on celebrating 45 years in Vegreville, and thanked them for their confidence and investment in the Vegreville community.
U11 Vegreville’s Thunder Girls play soccer against Vermilion Purple Strikers. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Pickleball Pops with a Good Time
Some of the many people who participated in the free pickleball on June 3. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Pickleball is a fun sport for all ages to participate in as it combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong into it. For senior week, a free game of pickleball was offered for seniors at the Multi-Plex Centre in Vegreville from June 3 to June 7. Trainer, Dave Batten said pickleball is a good sport for seniors to participate in on a regular basis because it encourages them to get
exercise while they obtain friendships, get to be active, and have fun. This is an ongoing sport offered in Vegreville. The home of pickleball is at Vegreville Centennial Library during the fall and winter, and at the Multi-Plex Centre during the spring and summer months. There is a very low fee to participate in each game and everyone of all ages are welcome to attend.
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Downsizing as you Organization Tip Brand Point Media It’s easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household goods to antiques and treasured keepsakes, decades of living often means decades of stuff. When you get to a certain age, it can be smart to start downsizing your belongings. Sometimes downsizing is inspired by a move and other times it’s simply a proactive effort to keep a home clutter-free and make things easier for the next chapter of life. Although it can feel overwhelming, with a few smart steps, the process can be easy and even enjoyable. Use these eight tips to get started: Sort it out: Creating a system before organizing and downsizing can help the process go smoother. This can be as simple as getting large boxes and labeling them with Keep, Donate, Gift or Throw Away. Enlist some help: Ask your spouse or kids to help you go through your items and decide what to keep and what to get rid of. Some items that you find difficult to part with may not be things that your children want: books, figurines, antique furniture and silver servingware. Keep a few meaningful mementos, but consider parting with the items your kids aren’t interested in inheriting. Think about safety: Whether you’re moving into a new home or preparing to age in place, it’s important to consider safety factors as you age. Clutter is a trip hazard for seniors, so keep this in mind as you go through items. It might be time to get rid of throw rugs, exposed cords and cut down on end table clutter to make room for a lamp that provides extra light. Consider your new space: If you’re moving, evaluate how much space you will have in your new home to help decide what to keep. That massive claw-foot couch might not be suitable for a modest living room. Smaller storage space might mean getting rid of clothing you haven’t worn for over a year or consolidating printed photographs by transferring them into digital files and storing online for easy access by family.
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Memory care concerns: Juliet Holt Klinger, senior director of Alzheimer’s and dementia care at Brookdale Senior Living, says if a loved one is moving into a memory care community you want the new space to be as comfortable and familiar as possible. “Set up the new apartment as close to the layout at home as possible. For example, put the nightstand on the same side of the bed and decorate the room with familiar items,” she suggests. Peruse paperwork: Take this opportunity to get paperwork in order. Invest in a file cabinet and organize important documents, such as your will and advanced care directives. It’s also smart to have electronic records of these types of documents and have a conversation with loved ones who need to be aware of their existence. Make some money: After you have sorted through all the rooms in your home, consider having a garage or estate sale. This is a great way to make extra money off of things you otherwise no longer use. Alternatively, take items to a consignment store or sell your goods online using a site like eBay, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Support a good cause: Take your unwanted items to a family in need or a local nonprofit. These can benefit a number of good causes you can feel good about. List items and get a donation slip so you can consider it as a deduction come tax time. No matter the specific reason, it can feel great to downsize and organize your belongings.
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Seniors can keep on smiling with good oral health News Canada The need for good oral health continues as a person ages, becomes chronically ill or moves to a long-term care residence. Unfortunately, many older adults, especially those who rely on others for care, have poor oral hygiene and high rates of oral disease. Oral diseases can cause pain, discomfort, bad breath, and difficulties chewing and swallowing. They are also associated with more serious health complications like diabetes, stroke, and heart and lung diseases. Fortunately, daily mouth care can remove food debris and bacteria that grow on gums, teeth and dentures, improving oral and overall health. Dental hygienists encourage all older adults to brush their teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and clean between their teeth once a day. Denture wearers should remove their dentures at night to clean them and allow their gum tissue to breathe while sleeping. They should also clean any remaining teeth twice daily and brush and massage their gums either with a soft toothbrush or a warm damp cloth. Caregivers must help when these tasks become challenging.
Whether you’re at home or in a long-term care residence, daily mouth and denture care coupled with professional oral care from a dental hygienist can help prevent oral diseases, reduce the risk of health complications, and keep you smiling.
Packing Tips for Sky-Bound Seniors News Canada Retirement can open up more opportunities for travel. If you’re a senior preparing to hit the skies this summer, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has some packing tips to help make flying a breeze. For example, when packing your carry-on bag, most liquids, aerosols and gels must be in containers of 100 milliliters or less. But did you know that this rule doesn’t apply to medications? To assist screening officers, just be sure to remove any liquid medications from your carry-on bag for inspection. Solid tablet non-prescription medications (such as ibuprofen and vitamins) aren’t subject to the limit, but note that certain powders and granular materials (like mineral-based supplements that are primarily calcium,
magnesium or iron) are limited to a total quantity of 350 milliliters or less – that’s roughly the size of a soda can. If you’re travelling with these items, consider putting them in a smaller package, such as a daily pill sorter. Another note on carry-on bags – the limit is generally two per passenger, but medical supplies, equipment and mobility aids don’t count toward that limit. This includes things like respiratory devices. Distilled water for CPAPs and similar machines is also exempt from the liquid restrictions and doesn’t have to be in the original container. Find more tips and info, including a page dedicated to seniors and special sections for people with limited mobility and those travelling with medically necessary equipment, at catsa-acsta.gc.ca.
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10 Movies that Connect Generations Brand Point Media Movies both bring us together and bridge generational divides. They help us relate to each other and understand past eras. Great movies also shape a generation, creating a common experience. They reflect the hopes and dreams of their audiences. Here are 10 movies to help forge connections between parents and children, or grandparents and grandchildren. They will evoke memories and provide lively topics for conversation. Animated films Cartoons often reveal emotions kept beneath the surface. Though these children’s films were released over 30 years apart, they share a common theme: What would you give up for love? “Lady and the Tramp,” 1955, tells of two dogs born on opposite sides of the tracks who fall in love. Pampered cocker spaniel Lady feels neglected after her humans have their first baby. Tramp, a stray, also feels abandoned by humans - he scrounges for food to get by. Would Lady give up her cushy life to be with Tramp? Would Tramp give up his freedom to be with her? “The Little Mermaid,” 1989, introduces Ariel, a mermaid who wants to be human after falling for a human prince. Ariel must choose whether to sacrifice her beautiful voice to be with him. Coming-of-age stories These films explore social cliques and the rules people coped with while growing up. How would they resonate with today’s teens? In “Rebel Without a Cause,” 1955, James Dean plays a teen from a middle-class family struggling with his identity and parental criticism. When he’s arrested for drunkenness, his bickering parents arrive, revealing their dysfunction. In jail, he befriends a girl who violated curfew and another
troubled boy. The three develop a friendship, until they run into trouble with a gang. A more lighthearted look at teen angst, “The Breakfast Club” (1985), follows an unlikely group suffering Saturday detention together. Although the teens are from different social cliques, they form a bond, learning they have more in common than they first thought. Romance Do you know how your parents first met? Maybe you should ask again. “Marty,” 1955, introduces a middle-aged man badgered by his family to get married. His mother pushes him to go to a dance, where he meets Clara, an “old maid” abandoned by her blind date for being “plain.” Though both are deemed unattractive by society, they overcome criticism from their community and make a connection. “When Harry Met Sally,” 1989, asks the question: Can men and women be friends? The comedy follows their friendship over the years, until it blossoms into romance. Interspersed with their love story are interviews with elderly couples telling how they first met. Gender-bending comedies Provocative for their times, these movies explore gender roles and romance. How do you think they would play to audiences today? In “Some Like It Hot,” 1959, musicians who witnessed a mob massacre escape by dressing as women and joining an all-female band. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon star with Marilyn Monroe in a hilarious movie that questions gender stereotypes and myths about romance. Not to be outdone for comedy, “Tootsie,” 1982, also explores gender expectations. An out-of-work actor with a bad reputation lands a soap opera gig dis-
guised as a woman. Social norms are challenged as he navigates his new life - as a woman - while pursuing his acting career. Blockbusters While these movies - released 19 years apart - are very different, they both inspire a sense of adventure. Ask your parents or grandparents about their biggest travels and adventures, and share some of yours. Sweeping epic “Lawrence of Arabia,” 1962, is based on real-life British archaeologist and army officer T.E. Lawrence, who led the Arab Revolt against the Turks during WWI. Lawrence falls in love with the Arabian desert as he battles alongside guerrilla fighters in this iconic drama. A different sort of archaeologist, treasure hunter Indiana Jones seeks the Ark of the Covenant in the 1981 hit “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Indiana Jones must beat the Nazis before they can harness the powers of the Ark. Grab a bucket of popcorn and plan a fun movie night with your senior loved one. Many Brookdale Senior Living locations offer theaters that are great for group movie viewing. Visit brookdale.com to find a community near you.
The Good and Bad of Being a Senior Today. Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There have been so many changes in the past decades in the lives of seniors. From soliciting people at Legacy4Health Walking Club, these
seniors gave their opinions on the good and bad they experienced from being a senior in 2019. Terry Kubin said there is a certain freedom in being a senior because you make your own appointments in your own deadlines and you don’t have to follow a routine. You have a lot of personal freedom; you make your own choices. Seniors attract more seniors; everywhere I go I have friends. “We care for each other, if someone is not where they are supposed to be at an event or gathering, we become concern and we do something about it,” Terry said. “The worst part about a senior is sometimes you are invisible. At a meeting, they don’t even seem to notice you are there. As well, your health is a concern and sometimes, you have health issues which you have to make adjustments for.” Marlene Podoborozny said the worse part is getting arthritis and having health issues where a person is not as healthy as when they were younger.
The best part is finding friends which a person has a lot in common with. It’s neat to be with people who have the same likes and dislikes. Also, the world we live in is interesting. Eleanor added she really enjoys all the opportunities to socialize which she has as a senior. “There is a group of us which have the same experiences and lived our life and share what was and what is and how it’s growing and everything which is happening in the world. “Sharing this is just a wonderful part of being a senior. You feel good about your children, your grandchildren, and you feel like you have accomplished something. Then there are good rebates for seniors. To be honest, being a senior is just a wonderful time overall.” Eleanor said. “The only bad thing is technology has left us behind because it is challenging for people to learn about all the stuff they are coming out with today. But sometimes we can because our children and grandchildren keep us up-to-date this way.”
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VCHS Senior High Band Carol Baldwin Submitted Last week I had the privilege of traveling as a chaperone with the Senior High Band from Vegreville Composite High School, to the Alberta Band Festival in Red Deer. Here bands from different schools in Alberta and other provinces performed before judges from different parts of North America. The band was required to perform several pieces, work privately with a clinician and also sightread a piece, all
of which they were marked on to be awarded the highest rating available for bands. Our local band was the talk of the festival because of the quality of sound that came out of the small band of seven members. One judge commented he was pleasantly surprised and ranked them in the top 10% among bands of much larger sizes for their tone quality. Congratulations to director, Mr. Brendan Barkwell and Senior High Band for representing your school and community with excellence!
COME2LIFE Donation Brad Dahr COME2LIFE Local charity COME2LIFE received a donation after last Monday’s Skyline Greenhouse grand opening. At the grand opening celebrations, the fundraising resulted in $282 that will directly support COME2LIFE Comfort Kits, which have recently expanded to send to Virgina, USA, and France!
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Vegreville Businesses Recognised Mayor MacPhee and Town Council members congratulated Veg Al-Drug Society on celebrating 40 years in Vegreville and thanked them for providing addictions counseling, education, prevention and promotion of addiction and mental health to Vegreville & surrounding area.
Mayors from Alberta, Quebec to Champion Discussions on Responsible Resource Development at National Conference Al Kemmere President – Rural Municipalities of Alberta (Quebec City, QC, May 27, 2019) - Starting May 30, municipal leaders from communities across Canada will be in Quebec City to take part in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference, and mayors from Alberta and Quebec are looking at the event as
an opportunity to break down the divide regarding resource development. Barry Morishita, Mayor of the City of Brooks in Alberta, and president of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), Al Kemmere, Councillor in Mountain View County and president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), are working with Scott Pearce,
Mayor, Township of Gore in Quebec, and Michelle MorinDoyle, Mayor of Quebec City to encourage other leaders participating in the FCM conference to engage in respectful conversations about the impacts and benefits of responsible resource development including local, provincial, and federal economies. “Perspectives on the energy industry have created a divide across Canada and even within our own communities,” said Pearce. “FCM is a great opportunity for municipal leaders to come together, have a respectful discussion about our perspectives, and reach an understanding about how we can support a responsible energy industry that balances the economic needs of today and our need for a greener future.” The discussions will be framed around the Support Canadian Energy campaign, championed by the AUMA, RMA, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), and other municipal associations and municipalities across Canada. The campaign focuses on bringing together municipal leaders to have an open and respectful dialogue about energy development to create a common understanding and unified municipal voice. “The energy industry is about more than oil and gas and pipelines – it includes renewable and non-renewable resources as well,” said Morishita. “Developing the economy and protecting the environment are two things that can happen side by side without choosing one over the other. Finding a balance between economic and environmental sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges we face as municipal leaders, and we need to start working together to find solutions through real consultation.” Diversity in the conversation is key and Kemmere is looking forward to discussions at FCM. “More often than not, energy development takes place in rural communities, and municipal districts and counties have a vested interest in ensuring development is respectful of local concerns,” said Kemmere. “We are seeing a significant increase in solar and wind farms, along with traditional oil and gas production, but even they have impacts to the environment and our communities. I’m looking forward to learning about all perspectives and creating a shared vision for energy in Canada.” The FCM conference takes place May 30 to June 2 at the Quebec City Convention Centre. The conference draws more than 2,000 delegates from across the county and provides opportunities for participants to learn municipal best practices, influence the municipal agenda with federal party leaders, and exchange and share knowledge with other municipal leaders. *Note: Vegreville Town Councillor Taneen Rudyk is a member of the FCM Board.*
