Vegreville News Advertiser - June 7, 2023

WHAT’S INSIDE

May 29

11:33 – Report of a break-in to mailboxes near a business in Vegreville. Multiple locks were broken but it appeared as though mail from only one box was taken. CCTV being reviewed from a nearby business. Under investigation.

15:42 – Complainant reported that they were almost hit in a crosswalk a few days prior. Members attended and spoke with the complainant who refused to provide a statement or attend court to support the charge. Complainant requested a restraining order and members explained the application process. Members spoke with the subject of complaint.

19:31 – Report of ongoing harassment where a subject threatened to destroy the complainant’s garden. Members attended and the subject of the complaint was given a verbal warning.

May 30

09:25 – Complainant believes a neighbour is leaving bags of human feces in their backyard. Members attended and spoke to the complainant. This has happened four times in the past two weeks.

09:33 – While in custody a client at the Vegreville detachment threw feces out of the cell. Cell footage reviewed and shows the subject throwing feces at the camera and out the food slot of the cell door. Charges sought for mischief.

11:18 – Complainant received a text believing it was from Canada Revenue Agency. The text indicated the offer was of a tax credit. A link was clicked and subsequently the complainant’s bank account was accessed and two E-transfers were sent. Under investigation.

16:10 – Report of an assault.

17:38 – Report of someone obtaining a vehicle through forged documents. Under investigation.

18:33 – Report of a truck being stolen from a Vegreville business. CCTV shows one male and one female involved with one suspect acting as a lookout. Subjects identified and charged. Warrant sought.

May 31

02:37 – Report of an ongoing neighbour dispute. The complainant reported neighbour playing loud music inside their truck disturbing the complainant’s sleep. Members attended and the subject was not playing music but was provided a warning. The subject thanked the member, and the complainant was updated.

03:20 – Member attended a residence regarding a subject failing to comply with probation orders. The subject of the com-

plaint was arrested for breach of probation and later released with documents for court.

09:17 – Report of theft from a commercial location near HWY 16 and RR150.

10:38 – Report of the theft of a catalytic converter from a Ford F-250 pickup parked at a business overnight in Vegreville. Under investigation.

13:04 – Report of an attempted break and enter to a residence in Vegreville. Reporting for information purposes.

20:02 – Caller reports her husband is locked in the lobby of Canada Post and cannot get the door open. Members attended but the man was able to free himself before arrival.

June 1

14:16 – Report of a white dog running on the street. The complainant indicated the dog had been struck by a vehicle but continued to run. Patrols were conducted but the dog was not located.

16:03 – Caller reports a concern with a school bus driver dropping off children unsafely in Vegreville earlier. Member spoke to complainant who will e-mail a statement to the detachment.

16:07 – Found wallet turned in at the detachment.

17:10 – Report of a speeding blue car northbound near the Esso. Complainant indicated that speeding normally occurs Thursday through Saturday between 1500 and 1700 hours. Under investigation.

18:19 – Report of someone driving the wrong way on the road and on the sidewalk. Members located the subject at their residence and noted the subject seemed confused. No impairment or medical concerns. The complainant refused to provide a statement. A request for driver fitness for the subject was sent.

21:53 – Report of someone leaving a drinking establishment and driving away in a blue SUV intoxicated. Patrols turned up negative.

June 2

09:43 – Report of a break and enter at an acreage. Photographs provided showing two people on the property. Locks were cut on a building used for storage and one item taken.

11:39 – Complaint that several items we’re missing from a vehicle after leaving it for repair for three weeks. The business stated the vehicle was taken and no complaint was made to them.

13:50 – Report of a stolen license plate. Alberta plate added to the RCMP database.

16:10 – Report of an erratic driver. Members were able to intercept the red GMC Sierra and conduct a traffic stop. No

signs of impairment and the driver was advised of the complaint and given a verbal warning.

17:40 – Report of an assault.

18:14 – Assault with a weapon. A neighbour dispute escalated and the subject of complaint sprayed neighbours with bear spray. Fire department and EMS attended for decontamination. Subject of complaint arrested, statements and CCTV footage obtained. Subject later released with documents for court.

June 3

11:11 – Request for assistance from a Vegreville vehicle repair shop. A customer arrived intoxicated to retrieve their vehicle. The subject did not drive and the vehicle was towed. The subject requested a family member pick him up and paid for the service. The vehicle will be retrieved when the subject is sober.

21:03 – Client reported finding a handgun near the back fence while gardening in their yard. Originally, the client thought it was fake but after picking it up believed it to be real. Members attended, seized the gun and upon further inspection found it to be a damaged 4.5 mm BB gun with CO2 cartridge. The gun to be destroyed.

21:16 – 911 call to report gunshots heard in the area. The complainant indicated they heard two gunshots approximately 700 feet from the home. Members attended the location and remained in the area but did not hear or see anything.

20:55 – While on patrol a member conducted a traffic stop. The driver was issued a ticket for not producing a valid driver’s license, (not in possession) carrying a voluntary penalty option of $243. Warnings were also issued for failing to stop, license plate not properly displayed, and not providing an insurance card.

June 4

19:38 – Report of passport and luggage found in the bushes on the south side of the reservoir. Members attended and retrieved the bags as well as documents and a passport.

During the week there were 59 calls for service made in total including: 1 false 911, 1 false alarm, 1 animal strikes, 3 relationship violence, 5 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 15 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.

The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter.

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.

RCMP files from May 29 - June 4 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

'We believe all students can achieve'

STUDENTSAT ST. MARTIN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Together with their teachers and parents, students at St. Martin's strive to achieve their very best in a safe, nurturing atmosphere. Non-Catholic students are more than welcome to register for the 2023/24 year.

At St. Martin Catholic Elementary School, our specialty includes:

• Faith-filled caring Catholic environment

• High expectations for all students

• Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Program

• Teachers trained in Numeracy & Literacy

• Daily Physical Education for all grades

• Enhanced music and art instruction

• Junior University & Flex Options

− Music Lesson at the school

− Field Trips

− Swimming & Skating Lessons

− Second Languages (French & Ukrainian)

Grade PreK to 6 Registration

All parents and students who are interested in attending St. Martin Catholic School for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year are asked to visit the school at:

CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4314-53AAve, Vegreville, AB

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

If you’ve ever had a conversation with a 6-year-old, you know that there is no end to their curiosity or their capacity to ask the exact same question over and over again. If memory serves me, I believe the usual question is “why?”, but it really doesn’t matter. It’s the desire to learn that is important.

Now if only we could somehow channel that same desire for knowledge to politicians, we may have something to celebrate. Unfortunately, what we get is talking points and some sort of separation from reality that is confusing to those of us living in the real world.

The first thing that comes to mind from current events that make my point is EVs and battery manufacturing.

A corporate handout recently announced by Ottawa gives around $13 billion in subsidies to Volkswagen for an Ontario battery plant. When questioned, the federal government claims these types of deals are necessary to compete with other countries, particularly the United States.

Following the news of the Volkswagen deal and $700 million offered to help with construction, Stellantis halted construction of their battery plant in Windsor to make time to belly up to the trough and ask for their $500 million to help with THEIR construction.

Part of me wonders how many grain bins or solar heated retrofits

for machine shops on farms $1.2B would pay for on the prairies. Looking back to 1972, federal NDP Leader David Lewis is reported to have used the phrase “corporate welfare bums” to describe corporations who received millions of dollars in taxpayer money from the government. It seems that not much has changed.

When pressed, one of the popular talking points is that the subsidies are needed to guarantee the estimated 3,000 jobs the plant will create. This is where we need to ask… how? How is this a reasonable deal? How does this make financial sense? Pulling out my trusty calculator, if you divide the $13 billion into 3,000 parts, you get $4,333,333 per job. Now, for argument’s sake, if you want to say the average salary is $100k, that’ll give you a solid 43.33 years of salary for each of those employees. Good deal if you can get it I suppose, but I’m not sure it makes much sense. HOW do we as taxpayers get that money back? If you tell me Volkswagen won’t ask for more or threaten to leave in the next 43 years, I’d take that bet.

This also goes against most of the arguments made about our carbon footprint. If you believe government data, then over 70 percent of our GHG emissions come from stationary combustion, (45 percent) and from transportation, (28 percent). For stationary combustion, a large portion is public, commercial and residential heating. For transportation the largest emitters are road transportation and “other”.

I wonder if there were meetings and consultation on how to spend $13B for maximum effect or if they just looked at their Christmas card list and went from there? It is well known, (actual research was done) that improving the insulation and related efficiencies in buildings is by far the most cost-effective way to reduce energy consumption. I’m sure $13B could fund many such projects and make a big impact on our emissions. I’m not convinced that building batteries for ONE car manufacturer will somehow increase EV adoption and have a comparable effect. Another calculation would enable a subsidy of $20K for 650,000 electric vehicles. If those were somehow intelligently provided to government fleets or even individuals, there would be actual cars on the road and not just Volkswagen batteries.

Additionally, we are already seeing predictions of power shortages coming true particularly in Quebec where Hydro-Quebec, the government-owned utility, is currently having capacity issues and states they cannot reach 2050 goals without adding another 50 percent to their current generating capacity. My guess is that they will need taxpayer money to do that. Please… tell me you’re surprised.

Why? Likely because no one asked HOW? How are you going to meet these targets? How is this money best spent? How will this money benefit those who it was taken from, (the taxpayer)? How will the money be used to reduce our GHG emissions if in fact that is the goal and not just rainbows and fairy tales.

Clearly, we need a 6-year-old or at least someone as smart as one to start asking questions in the hallowed halls of federal government.

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

Phone: 780-632-3071

One Year Anniversary Celebration

Establishment of Khalid Alghadeir’s KM-Vegreville Engineering

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

On June 3, Khalid Alghadeir invited 16 people who were instrumental in helping him start his KM-Vegreville Engineering Company to a one year anniversary celebration at his home.

This celebration included plenty of fellowship and a large Syrian meal created

by Khalid’s wife Maha Bakjaji.

Alghadeir explained that he does work for his local company and he also started a business in Ontario too which he does remote work for. “It has always been my dream to be a structural engineer which I am doing now. I design structures. I do jobs for Manitoba and BC and also did two jobs in the United States. When you

do designing, you can work remotely so it doesn’t matter where you live. I also did some jobs for Lake Louise in Alberta. Then once my wife, Maha gets her engineering license as a chemical engineer, we can do consulting together.

The cake we served had the engineering logo designed by me where it showed the first office I designed in Syria with

Maha and then we added a symbol for Vegreville which is our hybrid label and I made a structural bridge from Canada on it.”

L-R: Seated in the chair is Khalid Alghadeir and his wife, Maha Bakjaji with some of the attendees. Inset: The cake where each part was a symbol for Khalid’s journey in his career as a professional engineer in Syria and Canada. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

90 Years Ago – June 7, 1933

Serious loss of livestock, as a result of the eating of the poisonous weed known as water hemlock are occurring in the province, according to Dr. Percy Talbot, Provincial Veterinarian, who warns all livestock owners to be on the lookout for the weed, which should be destroyed as quickly as possible by grubbing out the roots, drying and burning them.

A trial, drawn out over the last several years was concluded in Edmonton last week when Norman Burgess won as defendant against the Massey Harris Co. The company claimed that Mr. Burgess while an employee, misappropriated funds on secondhand machinery, but this was proved untrue, so decisively that the claimant paid all costs.

Following are the names of local committee men of the Dominion Agricultural Credit Company Ltd. in the district. Any one of these men will be glad to furnish information as to the activities of the company: C. W. Clifton, secretary; H.T. Payne, and A. W. Fraser, all of Vegreville.

An easy way to spend a day in Edmonton is offered by the Canadian National on Friday, June 16th when a special rate of $1.50 Vegreville to Edmonton and return is effective.

75 Years Ago – June 9, 1948

The Carnival sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Choral Club came to an end on Wednesday night at the arena, when Miss Mary Kubrak was found leading the list of five contestants for royal honors and was duly crowned Queen of the Carnival. Mayor McClure undertook the role of Archbishop of Canterbury by placing the crown gently but firmly on Queen Mary’s head.

The Senate of the University of Alberta at a recent meeting decided unanimously to offer the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws to Hon. James A. McKinnon, and Dr. A.E. Archer of Lamont, President Robert Newton announced Thursday.

Thousands of reserve army men who spent their spare time at military training camps during the Second World War will receive official recognition of their services, army headquarters announced. It will be a certificate expressing the government’s thanks, bearing the signatures of Prime Minister Mackenzie King and Defence Minister Claxton. Only those serving with the reserve forces for not less than 180 days between the start and end of hostilities are entitled to apply for a certificate, army headquarters said.

50 Years Ago – June 7, 1973

Overcast skies and early morning showers did not dampen the enthusiasm of 104 participants in the Two Hills Elk’s sponsored 20-mile walk-a-thon held last week. Proceeds from the pledged $2000.00 will be donated to support local recreational facilities. During the past weeks, the Two Hills Elks Lodge donated $1,000 to the Agricultural Society (arena) and $1,000 to the Two Hills Golf Course.

The Vegreville Figure Skating Club held its windup meeting for the season at the Chatelaine on May 30. The executive for the coming season is as follows: President, Mrs. S. Tillapaugh; 1st Vice-President, Mr. G. Spak; 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Babchuk; Secretary, Mrs. G. Robert; Treasurer, Mrs. Lundberg.

Some ninety walkers took part in the annual Vegreville Jaycee “March for Youth” on Sunday, June 3, the route covering a twentymile distance from Vegreville to the Ranfurly campsite. Included with the walkers was Vegreville M.P. Don Mazankowski who made a special trip from Ottawa for the event. 71 of the 90 managed to complete the 20 miles, the youngest being 7-year-old Alan Baxandall.

Overcast skies and the threat of rain did not dampen spirits Sunday when the Tymchuk family gathered at the home of Alex and Anne to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

25 Years Ago – June 2, 1998

Dancers from the Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing put on their year-end concert on Saturday, May 23, as part of the 25thanniversary celebrations of the school. They led off with the PryvitHutzul montage, the traditional dance of welcome.

The school’s presidents in the last 25 years include Nellie Charuk, Mary Chomik, Elsie Kawulych, Mary Yakimovich, Karen Farion Bruens, Wes Shewchuk, Barry Wolinski, Orest Zubritsky, Zenovia Polutranko, Donna Benson, Helen Shewchuk, Diane Bibkewich, Mary Paltzat, Sherry Arsenault and Irene Gaudet.

The town of Vegreville council approved the request of the Vegreville Elks to have their property (Elks Hall) be tax-exempt. The town can grant an exemption to a non-profit group and have the equalized assessment reflect the change. Municipal taxes on the property amounted to $1686.40 in 1998. The Elks provided a list of 25 different community events held at the hall in the last 12 months, for which no rent was charged.

Christopher James, a senior member, took first place in the lightweight class during the market steer class at the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club achievement day held on May 25. Second place in the class went to Christina Weiss, a junior member.

Canadians Need a Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Ian Madsen Frontier Centre for Public Policy

Ottawa has a spending problem, with a worrisome deficit and a debt service problem. Canada’s federal debt is about $1.2 trillion – roughly $30,000 per person, over $60,000 per household. Even worse, the debt is growing, with the current Liberal regime forecasting a fiscal 2023 $40.1 billion deficit.

The Trudeau government projects annual deficits will keep growing, but not as quickly as in the past three years. It should be noted that federal annual debt servicing costs, assuming bond yields are about three per cent, will be over $36 billion per annum. If Ottawa had no debt problem, with annual government spending deficits near zero, bond yields would fall, and taxpayers would enjoy lower taxes.

Canadian taxpayers should be frustrated at being bystanders, ignored as their children’s and grandchildren’s posterity is turned into debt poverty and stagnation. Other places in the world have managed to contain their politicians’ boundless ambitions and extravagant spending.

One such place is the U.S. state of Colorado. In 1992, thanks to low-tax free market-oriented advocacy groups, voters enacted the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), now part of the Colorado Constitution: tax revenues cannot grow faster than inflation plus the state’s population growth rate. Any surplus state revenue must also be returned to Colorado taxpayers directly or via tax cuts.

In general, U.S. states cannot carry permanent debt (‘fudge factor’: pension plan funding). Hence, paying down debt is not as relevant there. Contrary to U.S. states, Canadian provinces and the federal government carry substantial debts, seemingly perpetually.

In principle, applying a TABOR law in Canada could work.

Manitoba’s 1995 Balanced Budget Law required referendums on major tax

increases and penalized cabinet ministers with salary reductions for deficit spending. It was quietly emasculated, of course, by the NDP after 1999.

Today, Saskatchewan pays down debt with its surpluses using a revised formula that splits any afterexpenses net revenue – which could be called ‘profit’ in the private sector, a word anathema to those who love government and its money-squandering. The ‘surplus’ allocation: debt reduction, limited increases in program spending, and tax reductions (sales tax and personal and corporate income taxes). Encouragingly, in Alberta, the UCP has proposed expanding the existing Taxpayer Protection Act to include requiring a voter referendum on new income tax hikes or enacting a provincial sales tax.

The alternative is a continuation of the dysfunctional fiscal policies that Canadian provinces have followed – obliviously and irresponsibly assuming the role of hapless victims of economic gyrations or other ‘shocks’. For example, (in the 1990s), when Alberta suffered through a low energy price period, the government adopted quasi-Draconian cost cuts. Then, when the oil price recovered, and spending was reset lower, all debt was repaid; in the new millennium, the province prospered. Unfortunately, Alberta’s provincial government then returned to its free-spending ways, and when oil prices dropped in 2008 and 2014, budget deficits returned.

Quebec is now Canada’s solid fiscal ‘citizen’, gradually lowering corporate income tax rates and improving its competitiveness, although it requires substantial help (10 percent of its fiscal 2023 revenue) from federally-mandated equalization payments. British Columbia and Saskatchewan are ‘nearly responsible’; the other provinces less so.

Canadian politicians, federal, provincial, and municipal, are proven spendthrifts: TABOR, in particular its most powerful feature – legislated spending limits – would bring about some sanity and discipline.

Ian Madsen is the Senior Policy Analyst at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

- Richard Kluger -

Vegreville RCMP Recover Stolen Property

Alberta RCMP Submitted

Vegreville, Alta. – On May 25, 2023, Vegreville RCMP executed a search warrant on a residence in the Town of Vegreville

Internet Service Representative

DigitalWeb is a local family-owned Internet Service company that operates alongside our IT company VM Systems.

Our research and development approach at DigitalWeb allows us to continue to provide flat rate internet service in the rural areas surrounding Vegreville as well as in-town.

We are actively seeking a dynamic, organized, and self-motivated individual to join our in-house team.

This new position will be all about DigitalWeb and looking after its in-house needs.

If you are looking to join a company at the entry level and be given the opportunity to learn and grow, we have the ideal position for the right candidate.

Duties include:

● manage customer accounts

● manage hardware

● arrange/manage service calls

● prepare tickets and reports

● assist technicians

● troubleshoot internet services

● opportunity to join the technicians on service calls

Contact:

Skills required:

● completed grade 12 education

● strong command of the English language, spoken and written

● adept at using a computer, computer programs and keyboard

● comfortable working at both a computer and in a warehouse setting

● able to lift 25 lbs and maneuver stairs

● bondable

● driver’s license an asset however not a necessity

VM Systems, P.O. Box 315, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R3

Fax: 780-632-7981

E-mail: hr@vm-systems.com

VM Systems Systems

Town of Mundare

Public c Works s Employee

after attending the residence to arrest a male on numerous outstanding warrants.

As a result, RCMP seized the following:

• over 20 stolen personal identification

• hundreds of financial and identity information

• over 20 counterfeit identifications

• various material used to create coun-

terfeit identification

These offences were related to multiple incidents that occurred in the area of Vegreville and other nearby jurisdictions. RCMP also seized a modified assault firearm, other firearms and ammunition.

Michael Ivan Harker, a 34-year-old male resident of Vegreville, has been charged with:

• receiving/ buying counterfeit money

• unlawfully make counterfeit money

• unlawfully defraud persons of property, money or service

• use a forget document as if it were genuine

Harker was also charged with multiple breaches related to his court conditions. Additionally, he was arrested on 66 outstanding warrants for relatable offences that occurred in the Edmonton area.

As a result of a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Harker was remanded into custody and will be appearing in Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville on June 29, 2023.

Vegreville RCMP continues to combat property theft and the trade of identity theft as part of our ongoing commitment to reduce the impact of these groups on our communities.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Vegreville RCMP at 780-631-2750 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

Front Counter Positions

diploma, and be illing to take co rses as req ired. E perience opera ng light and hea eq ipment (grader, loader) and a class licence is an asset.

Wage . to . /hr.

Please s bmit o r res me/applica on b : p.m., J ne , to:

Town of Mundare Box 348 Mundare, AB

T0B 3H0

Colin Z la Chief Administra e Officer

or

Fax: 780-764-2003

e-mail: cao@mundare.ca or in person: 5128-50 Street

Are you smart, gutsy, and driven?

Are you passionate about sales and enjoy building relationships? Do you want to make a difference?

The financial advisor position at our Andrew branch might be the job for you!

Financial Advisor I or II (full time)

class,getintouchwithustodiscussprogrampossibilities!

The financial advisor plays a key role in supporting our corporate brand by creating an environment in which our members feel at home. By building trust, delivering personalized solutions, and finding opportunities to refer or sell products and services (including loans and investments), financial advisors help our members achieve financial stability and a good quality of life. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous banking experience and a current mutual fund license.

Visit www.servus.ca/careers for the full job description, qualifications, and application details. Closing date: June 12, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for the position will be contacted.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Welcomes All

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

St. Mary’s Catholic School Open House and BBQ was available for any community member on May 31.

This event was meant to give people a chance to tour the school and see all it has to offer.

Principal Mr. Jim Salsbury said they have 200 students at their school this year. “Our heart is about seeing Christ in everyone. So, our theme for this year is that we are ‘Better Together’.

Our school is special because of the family atmosphere. We are small enough that we are able to help to cater to our students’ needs. We know everybody’s name and personality.

We are engaged with our community partners that we have throughout the year and our parent council is very active. They are here tonight and are doing a mental health project in the library.”

A pamphlet from EICS Separate Region Division No. 41 wrote they teach Grades seven to 12 and that this school is dedi-

cated to guiding each student on the path to success, responsibility, spirit-filled citizenship and love of learning.

St. Mary’s is an extraordinary school with strong traditions and an environment that reflects Saints’ Pride.

This school is known for its strong academic success in Social Studies, English, Science and Mathematics. All of their courses are permeated with their Catholic faith and all students are required to complete Religion at all levels. They also offer great elective courses and extra-curricular programs such as Archery, Athletics program, Art, Board Game room, Construction, Drama, Foods, International Travel, Law Team, Outdoor Education, Peer Mentorship, Personal Fitness, Photography, Robotics, School Based Rotary Interact Club, Science based Kananaskis Trip for Grade Seven and Grade Nine, Spanish Cultural Studies, Sport Intramurals, Sports Performance, Student Council, SWAG, (Student Wellness Action Group), Young Scientist Conference, Young Author’s Conference and Youth Mission.

Ryley Recall Petition Declared Sufficient by CAO

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The people of Ryley have spoken and their efforts to have Councillor Nik Lee removed from elected office has been

Tender Opportunity

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

Leasing Of County Owned Land

The County of Minburn No. 27 is offering for lease the following parcel of land for making hay:

Legal Description

Plan 0621770 Block 9 Lot 1

Parcel Size (Acres)

Approximately 30.00 acres

(Pt. NE 8-52-14-W4M)

The lease shall be for a period of three years starting in 2023. For more information about the opportunity including submission requirements and land details, please visit the Online Services section of the County website:

www.minburncounty.ab.ca

successful.

Alex Puddifant, Chief of Staff, Office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, confirmed that it is the first successful recall petition in the Province of Alberta’s history. The Recall Act, (Bill 52) passed third reading in the Legislature on June 15, 2021.

Village of Ryley Chief Administrative Officer Julie Brownridge said the petition signed by the people of Ryley to recall Nik Lee from his elected position on council was hand delivered to her by petition representative Mickey Wilson on May 16.

Brownridge made the declaration of sufficiency at that time. Under the Municipal Government Act, (MGA) a total of 195 signatures would have been required to meet those requirements. In fact, Brownridge received a total of 250 signatures. Under the Recall Act, petitioners have 60 days from filing the petition to gather signatures from eligible voters comprising 40 percent of the population of the municipality or ward.

If the petition is successful, the Chief Administrative Officer would make a

Veg Al-Drug Society

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

Notice of Public Hearing

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 606 AND 692 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED.

The County of Minburn No. 27 has completed a full review of its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) document to reflect the following revisions: updated vision statement, simplified Agriculture and Rural Residential policies and regulations to be consistent with the Land Use Bylaw, new policy to provide direction for future development in Ranfurly, new policy to reference the County’s Broadband Strategy, new policies for Conservation Reserve and Conservation Easements, new objectives for renewable energy development, simplified references to Conceptual Schemes and Area Structure Plans to provide clarity, and minor edits to improve the flow and readability of the document.

On March 27, 2023 County Council granted first reading to proposed Bylaw 1339-23.

A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 am, in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27, located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their own views with respect to proposed Bylaw 1339-23.

Written comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be emailed, dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed Bylaw 133923. Please note that your comments will be made part of the public record.

Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to County Council at the public hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate your wish to do so prior to 4:30 PM on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

A copy of the bylaw is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 –50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County’s website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Director of Planning and Development at 780-632-2082 (ext. 1111) or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

declaration at the next council meeting. The official would be removed at that time.

An Albertan can begin the recall process 18 months after a councillor is elected and up to December 31 of the year before the next municipal general election.

Since Lee is no longer a councillor, the MGA requires a by-election be held to fill the vacancy within 120 days. Mayor Brian Ducherer called a special meeting on May 30. At that time council passed a resolution to hold the by-election on August 14. Brownridge said she will have to hire a Returning Officer and expects Nomination Day to be held somewhere in or around July 17.

Brownridge was asked if she had received a written letter of resignation from Nik Lee, and she replied no. Brownridge has also not received a written letter of resignation from Coun. Nola Wood Herrick who has been absent from council meetings for the past several months.

Back on April 25, council passed a motion to disqualify both Nik Lee and Wood-Herrick.

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday - June 20, 2023 - 12:00 p.m.

At Provincial Building Conference Room 4809-50 Street, Vegreville

If you are interested in attending please call 780-632-6617 by June 16, 2023

Per The Municipal Government Act

The following subdivision application has been submitted to the Town of Vegreville

Subdivision Authority for approval:

Subdivision Application File No. 12-05-23-VEG

PROPOSAL: To subdivide Lot 2, Block C, Plan 752-0117 into 4 commercial lots

MUNICIPALITY: Town of Vegreville

LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block C, Plan 752-0117

An owner of adjacent land may make a written submission to the Subdivision Authority for it to consider when it makes its decision on a proposed plan of subdivision. Adjacent land means land which touches the parcel being subdivided, or which would touch the parcel if it were not separated from it by a highway, road, river, or stream.

Any written submission must be received by Thursday, June 14th, 2023, by noon. Your submission should contain your name and mailing address; the location of land you own; and any comments you may wish to make.

For further information on any of the subdivision applications, or to provide your comments, contact:

The Subdivision Authority Attention: Kayla McCutcheon P.O. Box 640 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 Phone: (780)632-6479 ipd@vegreville.com

According to the MGA when a councillor misses all the regular meetings in an eight week period whether it’s one, two or three; they can be disqualified to be a councillor.

Ryley resident Christi-Lee Rodgers who was one of the volunteer canvassers for the petition. She said, “It was a challenge being the first people to use the Recall Act. Mickey Wilson did so much work. It was my honour to help.” Rodgers wanted to express her gratitude to Wilson as well as the residents of the Village of Ryley.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reached out to Mayor Ducherer for comment, but had not received a response prior to press time.

ESTATE of DOUG HOGSTEAD of VIKING, AB .

Previewing Hours: 9 AM - 7 PM Starting June 13

Gate Sign: 46407 – RR. #131 SW-25-46-13-W4

PREVIEWING & BIDDING STARTS

BIDS

JUNE 13 AT 10 AM &

START CLOSING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20 AT 10 AM

VEHICLES

KENWORTH T800B tri drive Tulsa 50 ton winch highway tractor 449,847 km, 13,817 hours., 475 hp. Cat C15 engine, 18 speed.

●1991 JOHN DEERE 410C Turbo backhoe w/ 7½ ft. bucket, 75 hp. diesel, 8,936 hours showing, 4X4, 2 ft. digging bucket, 4F/4R, 21L -24 rear tires, extend-a-hoe.

●2012 CHEVROLET 3500HD quad cab s/a bale truck w/ Falcon bale deck, 184,942 km, 4X4, Vortec 6.0 liter V8 gas engine, automatic.

●2005 DODGE Ram 3500 quad cab dually truck w/ flatdeck, 236,384 km showing, 4X4, auto., Cummins 24V Turbo diesel, side toolbox.

●1979 CHEVROLET C70 Custom Deluxe grain truck w/ 15 ft. steel box & hoist, 67,407 miles, 366 gas, 5 & 2 trans., roll up tarp.

●1969 FORD s/a grain truck w/ 16 ft. wood box & hoist, 10F/2R, HI/LO range, roll tarp. .

●2005 PETERBILT 378 highway tractor w/ 33 ton picker, 523,234 km, 18,336 truck hours, 2,531 picker hours., sleeper, 475 hp. Cat C15, 1850 torque, 18 speed, 11 ⅝” steel rail.

●2007 PETERBILT highway tractor w/ 30 ton mechanical winch, 720,425 km, 16,300 hours, 550 hp. Cat C15 engine, 1850 torque, 18 speed, live roll, air suspension, 11R24.5 tires.

●2005 PETERBILT highway tractor, 548,044 km, 19,137 hrs, 475 hp. Cat C15, 18 spd. trans., wet kit, front grille guard, dual stacks, air susp.

TRAILERS

●2013 BWS 53 ft. (12 ft. + 41 ft.) 40 ton tridem scissor neck dually trailer, 275/70R22.5 tires, telescopic EZ fold, live roll. GVWR = 52,871 kg.

●2012 GERRY’S 55 ft. (12 ft. + 43 ft.) 65 ton scissorneck tridem lowbed dually trailer, 275/70R22.5 tires, 11 ft. wide, tri drive neck, center roll, kicker rolls. GVWR = 71,000 kg.

●1997 LODE KING 48 ft. hiboy tri-axle dually flatdeck trailer, 102” wide, GVWR = 83,775 lb.

●1998 LODE KING 45 ft. hiboy tri-axle dually flatdeck trailer, 102” wide, GVWR = 83,775 lb.

●2014 TRAIL PRO 32 ft. tri-axle gooseneck flatdeck trailer, slide in ramps.

●2002 SOUTHLAND t/a 20 ft. stock trailer.

●2006 VANGUARD 27’ office trailer w/ gen. set.

●2014 Precision 20’ tilt deck trailer, pintle hitch.

●2014 Precision 25’ (20’ + 5’) gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/ beavertail. ●2011 Oasis 25’ (20’ + 5’) gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/ beavertail. ●2017 Trailtech 35’ (30’ + 5’) gooseneck flatdeck trailer w/ beavertail. ●2012 Diamond C 18’ flatdeck trailer w/ Doosan 20 KW light tower generator & 600 gallon diesel tank.

●1970’s Fruehauf 45’ dry storage moving van.

MISCELLANEOUS

●Miller Trailblazer AC/DC welder & 10,000 watt generator

●Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC welder

●Carolina Industrial 55 ton shop press ●2 ton engine hoist

●1250 Gal. poly tank ●(2) 400 barrel tanks

● ±(20) Rig mats ●ITC drill press

●CATERPILLAR 966B wheel loader.

TRACTORS

●1978 JOHN DEERE 8430 4WD tractor, 175 hp., 6,788 hours showing, 1000 pto., 18.4 - 38 tires, power quad, 2 hyd’s.

●CO-OP IMPLEMENTS D130-06 2WD tractor, 18.4 - 38 tires.

●DEUTZ D8005 tractor w/ FEL & bale spear, 80 hp. diesel, 8F/4R, 18.4 - 34 tires.

●2011 CASE IH 95U Farmall 4WD tractor 95 hp., 1,754 hours showing, joystick, 12 speed, LHR, 3 hyd’s., 3 pt. hitch, 18-4 R34 rears.

SKIDSTEER

●2006 MUSTANG 2109 skid steer w/ 7 ft. bucket, 3,189 hours., 99 hp., 3,850 lb. lifting capacity, 2 speed, high flow hydraulics.

●Pallet forks for skid steer sell separate.

TILLAGE

●BOURGAULT FH 28-34 cultivator w/ Valmar 2420 applicator, 30 ft., 10” spacing.

●FLEXI-COIL System 82 harrow bar, 70 ft.

●EZEE-ON 20’ tandem disc, smooth blades.

LIVESTOCK RELATED

●BALE KING Vortex 3000 bale processor, LH discharge, 1000 pto ●FLEXI-COIL pto. driven postpounder ●ARTS-WAY 425-A mixermill ●Bale feeders ●Real Industries squeeze & handling system ●Metal clad 30 ft. L X 12 ft. W - 2 stall livestock shelter on skids

●GMC 930 s/a grain truck w/ 11’ wood box & hoist.

●2017 RENN 14 Wheel “V” Hay Rake. ●2002

JOHN DEERE 946 MoCo discbine, 13 ft., 1000 pto. ●John Deere 1600A hydraswing haybine, 16 ft., 1000 pto. ●IH 4000 s/p swather, 24 ft. UII p/u, hydro. ●John Deere 8820 Turbo s/p combine w/ 12 ft. p/u., 2,639 hours, straw spreader.

●1980 Versatile 4400 s/p swather, 20 ft. reel.

HAYING & HARVEST BINS, AUGERS & TANKS

●(2) - WESTEEL ROSCO ±1900 bushel 5 ring x 14 ft. hopper bottom grain bins, double skid. ●(2) - CHIGWELL ±1600 bushel smooth wall hopper bottom grain bins. ●BUTLER ±2500 & ±5000 bushel flat bottom bins. ●SAKUNDIAK HD10-1600 pto. driven grain auger, 10”, 52 ft., hyd. winch. ●SAKUNDIAK HD10-1800 hyd. swing grain auger, 10”, 59 ft., dual auger hopper. ●SAKUNDIAK 7”, 41 ft. grain auger w/ Kohler 16 hp. motor. ●WESTFIELD 8”, 41 ft. grain auger w/ B & S 18 hp. motor.

RECREATIONAL

●2011 MONTANA High Country 38 ft. t/a 5th wheel RV, 4 slides, A/C, electric awning’s, (2) TV’s, stereo & built in DVD player, electric fireplace, (2) recliners, queen bed, elec. front & rear jacks, Helium Technology, VG condition.

●(2) Culverts

●LARGE quantity of sucker rod, varies sizes of steel pipe & pipe stands.

●±(150) Pallets of items – See Website!

●Qty of ±(80) heavy duty freestanding panels

●16 Ft. long X 8 ft. wide calf shelter.

●2008 SEA-DOO 150 Speedster boat w/ s/a boat trailer, 215 hp. Supercharged EFI eng., 74 hrs., jet propulsion, wakeboard tower w/ Bimini top, seats 4, bluetooth stereo, new battery, 3 person Seadoo tube, shedded, VG condition.

Ms. Fiona Brownlee Speaks about the Reconciliation Ministry in Anglican Diocese for Indigenous People

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

On April 30, Ms. Fiona Brownlee from Wetaskiwin, who is the Aboriginal and Rural Churches Liaison for the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, gave a presentation on the important work of reconciliation ministry in their diocese at Vegreville United Church.

St. Mary’s Anglican and Vegreville United Churches invited and sponsored Ms. Brownlee’s visit.

Brownlee came to Canada to live as a little girl of three from England. “I am the non-indigenous white member of our indigenous ministry.

The reconciliation work in both of the Anglican and United Churches is important because the history of both of our churches is we ran residential schools for the Government of Canada. It’s essential that we educate ourselves and commit ourselves to know the true history of Canada and of our own churches’ involvement in residential schools.

Some of the things I will be doing which are related to this are when I get home, I am going to be putting up red dresses in one of our cities’ parks in Wetaskiwin to remember the missing and murdered indigenous girls and women. That is part of it as we have a reconciliation team over there. I have been involved with organizing ribbon workshops for women who are indigenous and non-indigenous to come to.

We aren’t doing anything yet in Vegreville but I will probably have a conversation later with Rev. Laureta Blondin and Rev. Pamela Milton and Sidney Milton to see what the next steps need to be.

During my presentations, I discover that each community have a different response to how reconciliation should be lived out in their community.

Wetaskiwin is a bit further along with that because we live right next to Maskwacis which is First Nations’ community. We are only about 10 km away so the children go to school here and families shop here.”

When Brownlee was asked if she feels there is still a lot of work that needs to be done, she replied without hesitation, “Yes because we are just at the beginning and still don’t know enough about why treaties are important in our province. We don’t have enough of the history about the unmarked graves in residential schools. We don’t know where all the children are yet; there hasn’t been enough research done to know that yet.

Also, we don’t know enough Cree. I think every person in this part of the country should know some Cree because this is the first language of this part of Canada. We do not have enough friends who are indigenous. Relationships are the way we are going to get through this. I think land acknowledgements are important but that is just where we start. There is more work that needs to be done.”

Walkin’ Home

their lives and overall learning, she replied, “It gives them confidence, teamwork, and happiness. They get to learn more about each other and they learn how to memorize things.”

Fortier News Correspondent

St. Mary’s Catholic School Drama Club presented the play, Walkin’ Home by Steven D.R. Orth in the school’s auditorium on May 29, 30, 31, and June 1.

This play was about a wayward daughter Sonja who left home in search of fame and fortune. Her sister Nora struggles with forgiving her as she always wanted the best for her little sister. While, their parents miss Sonja and try to deal with the past.

After the May 31 performance, the audience issued a standing ovation.

Cast member Kiera Comeau gave her comments about what it was like to perform in this drama. “Performing in this play has been a really good experience for me. I was nervous at first to

do it but just from getting up on stage and doing it, my nerves calmed down and I felt more comfortable. I just really got into my role as Stan.

The reason I decided to join this club is I am a very dramatic person and I love the fine arts so being able to act in a play is my passion.”

Director Mrs. Amanda Woitas mentioned that the cast did really well in their performances as they mostly got their lines.

“We wanted to do the drama, ‘Walkin’ Home because they decided to do a shorter and more serious play this time. Also, they had less cast members so they wanted to do something that suited that size. It seemed like a really interesting play because it goes through the past and the present and it had a valuable message about forgiveness and unconditional love.”

When asked how participating in drama helps students with

Rosanne

Some of the cast members from L-R: Erin Gehl, Kiera Comeau, Jordan Coffey, Isabelle de Guzman, Marley Weiss-Hartley, Dayne Jardine, Gracie Gregg, Alyssa Ezio, Rylie Giebelhaus, Kacie Kisilevich. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club Hosts 58th Annual Show & Sale

Thank You

The Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club held its 58th Show & Sale at the Minburn Ag Grounds on May 31. A good crowd was on hand to watch the annual event.

President Brad McLaughlin and Vice President Rylan Jackson acknowledged sponsors and supporters of the club. “There are so many great people that have supported us and without these people this day would not be possible,” stated Jackson.

MC Karen Arndt added, Not only are we acknowledging the hard work of members, but also the community members, the parents, the leaders, who help make this event happen and make these kids so successful today.”

Intermediate member Carter Anderson was excited to show his steer Wally. The Minburn area resident

Thank You

Thank You

said he likes working with cattle and was happy to have joined the club this year.

Ava Nott is a first year member as well. The 10-year-old is a junior member said it has been “exciting and a lot of fun” throughout the year. Ava said she learned how to lead a calf and discovered she really likes public speaking.

There have been many highlights throughout the 4-H year which began last fall. There were several more highlights during Achievement Day as well. There were ribbons handed out in the categories of steer, heifer and cow/calf conformation as well as grooming and showmanship.

Rylan Jackson had the Grand Champion Steer, Rowan Jackson had the Reserve Champion Steer, Brad McLaughlin had the Grand Champion Female and Austin Garnier had the Reserve Champion Female.

'Thank you to Studebaker Industries in Mannville for purchasing my steer at the Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club sale this year. Thank you for supporting 4-H. -Austin Garnier'

Camille Kassian would like to thank Vermilion Livestock Exchange for purchasing her steer at the Innisfree Minburn 4H beef club sale on May 31 and for supporting 4H.

Carson Kassian would like to thank Northern Livestock Sales for purchasing his steer at the Innisfree Minburn 4H Beef Club sale on May 31 and for supporting 4H.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Above: Judge Riley Noble looks over the steers of Carson Kassian and Camille Kassian. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Left: Carson Kassian leading his steer Kenny. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Below: Cole Arnold keeping close tabs on Judge Riley Noble. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Hosts Annual Achievement Day

Cooper Axten and Matthew Mears

Submitted

Howdy, it’s Cooper and Matthew with the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club. You haven’t heard from us in a while because we have been busy getting ready for our Achievement Day. On May 29 we held our annual show and sale.

We started in the morning with weigh in. Maddison Warawa had the beefiest steer at 1,574 lbs and won the best rate of gain. We began with judging, our judge for the day was Darryl Snider and he had lots of positive comments and advise for us kids. A delicious lunch with some burgers were served before the formal part of the show began. Shane Cartier, (second fastest chuckwagon driver around) kept the crowd entertained for the afternoon while the show progressed.

We then joined in the banquet hall for supper. Our sale began at 7 pm. This day would not have been possible without all our sponsors and the community support and we are all so very grateful for all of their efforts.

Weekly Crop Market Review

Thank You

Results of the show:

Judging:

Senior: Krystin Ogrodnick, Nathan D’Major, Kyle Ogrodnick

Intermediate: Madison Warawa, Brady Weleschuk, Ella McCallum

Junior Karly Weleschuk, Casey Yakubow, Ally Pocock

Grooming:

Senior: Reece Pocock, Krystin

Ogrodnick, Riley Warawa

Intermediate: Allyson Huculak, Arianna Kozak, Avery Ziegler, Corbyn Ziegler, Ella McCallum

Junior: Ally Pocock, Paiten Axten, Cooper Axten, Karley Weleschuk Casey Yakubow

Showmanship:

Senior: Reece Pocock, Krystin

Ogrodnick, Nathan D’ Major, Riley Warawa

Intermediate: Allyson Huculak, Arianna Kozak, Brady Weleschuk, Madison Warawa

Junior: Paiten Axten, Ally Pocock, Cooper Axten, Karley Weleschuk, Casey

Yakubow, Sydney Sen

Heifer - Matthew Mears, Sydney Sen

Cow-Calf - Paiten Axten

Supreme Female – Paiten Axten

Reserve Supreme Female – Matthew Mears

Grand Champion Steer – Paiten Axten

Reserve Champion Steer – Ally Pocock

Cleavers who stole the show: Nate Pipke - Gus Gus

Kaydee Weleschuk – Big Red

Mason Yakubow – Beth

Jackson Ziegler - Shazam

The Innisfree Minburn 4H Beef Club would like to thank everyone who supported our 2023 Achievement Day

Your Support is Greatly Appreciated

Buyers:

Deerland Vegreville. Wilde Advisory Group, Northern Livestock Sales, Quarter Cuts, Love’s Custom Meats. Webb’s Machinery, Studebaker Industries, Hofer Hauling, Agland Vermilion, Vermilion Packers. Ron Myshaniuk, Bilyk Financial, Vermilion Livestock Exchange, Western Star North, Bulldog Energy Group, Caouette & Son’s Implements Ltd

Banner Sponsors:

Minburn & District Ag Society

Vermilion Veterinary Clinic

Prairie Rose Veterinary Services

Innisfree & District Ag Society

Supper Sponsors:

Rocky Mountain Equipment Cornerstone Co-op

Sale Day:

Karen Arndt – MC

Pete Conway – Auctioneer

Dale Dmytriw, Addam Saruk – Bid Catchers

Colleen Berg Photography

Riley Noble – Conformation Judge

Kaylee Chizawsky – Grooming & Showmanship Judge

Madison Nott & Kaylie Anderson –Ringmen

Lazy HJ Stockfarm & Hess family –

Grooming Showmanship Clinic

Kailey & Lexi Wirsta – Grooming

Showmanship Clinic

Richard Nydokus – Mock Achievement Judge

County of Minburn

Minburn & District Ag Society

Vermilion Credit Union

Vermilion Packers Mark Anderson

Sponsors:

Mannville Royal Purple #205

Bar Enginering Fore See Cattle Co

Redhead Equipment

Rusylvia Transport

Bulldog Energy Group

Nutrien Innisfree

Ram River Environmental Consultants

Norstar Industries

Ron's Auto & Ag

Hill

70 Quantock Ranch

Remax Prairie Realty Enel

Pennecon G3

Land Seed & Agro Services Ltd

ATB Financial Innisfree

Mannville Registries & Finance

Nutrien Myrnam

Westgold Farms

JMT Mechanical Ltd

Jard Tools

Rusylvia Cattle Co.

Myrnam Seed Cleaning Association

Twisted Gate Cattle Co.

Boulder Bottom Stock Farm Ltd

Kassian Farms Inc.

Everyone who supported our tire, electronics and battery recycling and ice melt fundraisers this year. Thank you to anyone else we may have missed.

Thank you for supporting 4-H and the future of our beef industry!

The e Vegreville e Ag g Society y would d like e to o thank k the e following g sponsors s for r their r continuing g support t of f the e

d Country y Fair

Sponsor

Hayday Fitness Studio

Canalta Panels Ltd.

Kids Mini Tractor Pulls

Deerland Equipment

Kids Zone McDonalds - Vegreville

Mini Banner Veg Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd.

Jiffy Lube & Car Wash

Bucky's Welding Ltd.

Recycle Bins

Quest Disposal & Recycling Steps

Derek Fox Financial Synergy CPA’s

Vegreville Accounting

Vegreville Co-op

Webb's Machinery

Vegreville Mechanical Ltd

Vegreville Auto Body

Rotary Club of Vegreville

Hi-Way Registries

Strong Person Competition Snap Fitness

Track Sponsor

Xtreme Equipment

Fireworks

Woodwynn Farm Ltd.

Nate Pipke and Gus Gus. (K Cow Design/Submitted Photo)

SCSCV Helps Seniors Live Full Lives

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville (SCSCV) is the place that helps seniors live their best possible life.

SCSCV President Dwayne Hlady explained that in order to be member, people have to be 50 years of age. “You can become an associate member if you are 40 years and older and what it means to be an associate member is you become a member but you can’t vote. A lot of the stuff we have going on in here, you don’t have to be a member to take part in it, but it is better if you are because for example with the brunch, you get it at a reduced rate.”

When asked how SCSCV helps seniors have full and interesting lives, he replied, “It gets them out of the house and gets them to socialize more and be around people. Isolation is the worst thing for a senior. The challenges seniors face nowadays are from social media because a lot of organizations when they post their events, they put it on there and most seniors listen to the radio, read the newspaper or find out things from posters or word of mouth.

I feel ageism is common, it is even among seniors where they use it by saying they can’t do something because they are old. You have to try doing things.

Then ageism is a two way sword, you get young people

will open a door for a senior which is technically ageism, but it is also respect.

SCSCV feels intergenerational programming is essential. During Seniors Week, we are going to be having kids from CALS coming into the center and we will be doing a floor curling event. Then with COVID-19 starting to be in the past, we are going to try to get more intergenerational programming happening like we did before.

Finally, seniors are very important. They are our story tellers and our history. They should be honoured. They might know better because they have the experience.”

Treasurer Rita Smyth works as a volunteer administrative assistant in the office. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

President Dwayne Hlady. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Volunteer Sunshine Café workers get together for fellowship in no particular order with Dwayne Hlady standing and sitting down are Stacy Mynzak, Gladys Palahniuk, Joanne Flaman, and Marion Baxandall. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Heritage House Spring Tea Fundraiser Blooms Again

May 31 offered a chance for people to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as well as a piece of strawberry or lemon shortcake while visiting family, friend, and acquaintances at Heritage House Spring Tea Fundraiser.

There were also door prizes, 50/50 cash and prize raffles available.

Recreation Aide Jasper Barletta explained that they usually host this event annually but since the COVID-19 pandemic, they haven’t had one since 2019.

“We want to give back the fun again. The residents really love it and it brings the community together. We

think it is important to do events like this, especially for the residents as they don’t get out much. We also invite the community to our facility to showcase it.

All the funds generated from this go back to our Resident and Family Council (RFC) where it will be used to help to have activities for the seniors.

We are just really excited to have this event again after not having it for three years.”

Outside the dining hall, people also had an opportunity to purchase sterling silver, 14 K gold, and stainless steel jewelry from Independent Jeweller Rachel Richoch with Fifth Avenue Collection who lives on a farm between Lavoy and Two Hills.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Standing in no particular order are Director of Resident and Family Council (RFC) Melitta Zubritsky, resident Emily Sorochan, Secretary for RFC Heather Paziuk, Recreation Aide Jasper Barletta, and President of RFC Jo-Anne Fried. Names are not mentioned for rest of the residents and guests who are seated. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

L-R: Helen Shewchuk greets the door monitors resident Wanda Keller and Office Administrator Jamie McKain. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

L-R: Orest Fodchuk with his daughter Lorna Mills. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

L-R: Nancy Duke with her son Dale Duke. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Al Rusnak Gives Tips on How to Prepare for Camping, Fishing and Hunting Activities

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Local Instructor for Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association (AHEIA) Al Rusnak said to prepare for recreational activities outdoors, people have to consider the type of activity and length of time they will be staying.

“People have to ask themselves if the activity is of short duration such as a hike for a couple of hours or is it for an extended stay over several days. The next thing to consider is the location of the activity. Is the activity near home, a few miles from home, in a somewhat remote area or a really remote area? Really remote areas usually have poor communications outlets if they have any at all. Should someone be injured or require rescue the response time to get help will certainly take longer than if you are a few miles from your home.

Then you should consider the types of weather that you may encounter and prepare for it by having the necessary gear. If you are on a hike for a couple of days and it rains the trip can be ruined because being without rain gear makes the experience miserable quickly. Note that evenings in Alberta are generally quite cool even in the summer so outer wear must be considered. It is much easier to take off a layer of clothing to cool off rather than not having it and getting cold.

Hypothermia is the loss of core body heat and one of the biggest dangers to people being in the outdoors. When you start to shiver that is the first sign of hypothermia so steps should be taken to treat it. There are courses available on how to avoid,

detect and treat hypothermia. A basic first aid kit is helpful in dealing with minor injuries. Also if a person is allergic to bee stings carry a couple EpiPens.

If you are on medications ensure that you bring an adequate supply in case your return is delayed a day or two. Depending on how you are travelling will factor in what you can take so make sure the most important items are with you? If you are hiking with a back pack then you are limited on what you can bring so choose wisely. If you continue doing this activity you will learn from experience how to prepare for the next trip.

If you are out hunting or fishing know the regulations which include species and bag limits. Identification of the species is also important for example you should know if it is a whitetail deer or mule deer.

Also, remember that picking berries or mushrooms on private land requires permission of the landowner or you may be charged with trespassing.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife can provide support for legal information regarding hunting and fishing activities along with a number of other areas. They may be able to provide information where to get local outdoor training. Vegreville Wildlife Federation offers a Conservation Hunter Education course which covers a lot of the information mentioned above.

Finally, a really important point is to let a responsible person know where you are going, how long you will be there and who is in the group. Should a situation occur that you do not return as planned then notifications to the proper authorities can be made so search and rescue activities and preparations can begin.”

Purebred yearlings & 2 year olds, Red Angus Bulls, semen tested. Brown Alta Farms (780)603-4882. Polled Limousin Bulls For Sale, Semen Tested, Halter Broke. Barry McCarty (780)632-7433

MACHINERY

FOR SALE - Flexicoil System 67 Sprayer - 80ft booms, wind curtains, 800 gallon tank, wash tank, duel nozzles, auto rate controller.

Excellent Condition! Asking $6,000 OBO. PH: 780-632-0090

Dear Editor,

It is with great sadness that I read of the death of Sister Valerie Krochenski in the May 24, 2023 edition of your publication.

It is not that she added to the theory of teaching that we remember her. It is that she had an unerring knowledge of how children learn and she applied that to whatever classroom she was in, Very few teachers have the gift of her versatility. She could walk into a classroom and know exactly what was needed of her. Very good teachers deliver into that need. Excellent ones make sure the students receive what he or she was giving. The really exceptional educators always give something extra so the students catch the fire of person leading the class.

Sister Valerie went even one step beyond that. She made sure that God was the center of her process. She did that, not by preaching, but by leadership.

To say that she will be missed is an understatement. She will be mourned until someone of her caliber finds their way into a classroom. It’s not going to be an easy chore.

Sincerely,

MISC.

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live.

25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited

Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet.

Jerome Cherry

There are some people who leave a lasting impression on those they encounter through their journey in life. Sister Krochenski sounds like such a person. - AB

L-R: Al Rusnak’s wife and son at the Slave Lake Walleye Fishing. (Al Rusnak/Submitted Photo) Al Rusnak doing target shooting at a competition. (Ernie Preuss/Submitted Photo)

H.A. Kostash School Final Farewell Carnival ‘Bittersweet’ Occasion

teachers and staff. It was great to listen to the conversations, to feel the positive vibes in the hallways and see the memorabilia that people brought in. Of course, there were a few tears as we said goodbye to the old school, but equally a sense of excitement and curiosity about the new H.A. Kostash where future generations will build their own memories.

I have always admired teachers, and the opportunity to return to my former school as a teacher and now as principal, is a great honour. I am proud to be an integral part of the same school I attended from kindergarten to graduation, and grateful for my own memories of HAK and the support and encouragement many of the retired teachers attending tonight gave me as a student.”

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The hallways were crammed and classrooms full of activity as alumni, families and community members came to say goodbye to the original H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake on May 31.

The beloved school that has served generations of local families will soon be torn down with the recent completion of the new school adjacent to its current location.

Elohne Chizawsky is the local trustee for Aspen View Public Schools and was in attendance at the farewell celebration. Elohne and her husband Cory reside in Smoky Lake County a few miles from where Cory grew up. Cory attended H.A.K. as well as their two grown daughters Alyssa and Grace from Kindergarten through to Grade 12.

Chizawsky described the moment as bittersweet. “It will be sad to see the building come down, but so wonderful to have a new school in the community.” She said they had been advocating for a new school for a very long time, and is something that is “much needed” to serve the needs of families in Smoky Lake and area.

The keys to the new school have been handed over and staff had a chance to tour the facility on May 25. Grade 1 teacher Cortnee Cunningham said she began teaching at H.A. Kostash School in 1999. While she is excited to move into the new school, she described feeling “nostalgic” thinking about all of the memories and students she has taught over the years. She said the first Grade 1 class she taught has already graduated from university. One of her favourite things is when her former students come back to visit and talk about their lives, and she’s hoping they will continue to do so in the future.

Alumni Gary Goreniuk grew up in the Pakan area and spent all of his school years at H.A. Kostash. He was sporting his graduation t-shirt, circa 1995, while chatting with a former schoolmate. He, too, was feeling a bit sad about having to say goodbye, but was completely overjoyed to see several people he knew from back in his school days, and to have the chance to reminisce once again. “Some people I haven’t seen in 30 years!”

Gary said his school days were good overall and mentioned his physical education teacher Barry Sliwkanich. “He was just an awesome guy to be around with.” He also spoke highly of his social studies teacher Steve Leskiw. “I still think of him today. He taught us a lot about politics.”

Former teachers Dennis Harris and his wife Darlene,

(nee Melnyk) were thrilled to see Steve Leskiw’s wife Lorraine in the hallway. They shared a laugh recalling leprechaun traps. Lorraine would set them up and Dennis would come into her classroom portraying himself as Patty O’Harris. It was always a fun-filled mystery for the students to solve and Lorraine always baked cookies to entice the crafty leprechaun.

Dennis served not only as a teacher, but principal. He fondly recalled taking his Grade 6 students to Survivor Camp at Hanmore Lake as well as coaching many basketball teams during his time at H.A. Kostash. “We slept on gym floors across the province, but the girls loved it. I did as well.” Dennis said even though they were a “rag tag” team, some of which had never even played the sport, they did incredibly well against schools with a much larger population of students.

In addition to teaching for 11 years, Denise is a former student. She remarked, “As a student I enjoyed school. We had a lot of fun.” Her favourite teacher was Steve Leskiw who taught senior high social studies. At one time Darlene’s father, Henry Melnyk, served as Reeve of Smoky Lake County and School Board Chair.

Jason Tychkowsky was hanging out with former classmate Randy Trenchuk. Jason’s daughter Natalie and Randy’s son Ryan are both Grade 10 students at H.A. Kostash School. Natalie said she and Ryan are best friends and she will definitely miss all of the memories and special connections they’ve made at the school.

Allan and Beatrice Fotty and Calvin and Bonnie Sadoway were busy reminiscing outside of the school.

Allan remembers in high school sitting along the lockers watching the girls walk by. At that time girls had to wear dresses, and mini shirts were in style, much to their delight. Bonnie interjected, stating that they did protest the dress code. She recalled some of the teachers in junior high being “draft dodgers” as it was the time of the Vietnam War. She also remembered playing the game Jacks in the hallway in Grade 2. H.A. Kostash is where Bonnie met her high school sweetheart and husband Calvin.

Principal Brenda Mykytiuk said, “Tonight was a wonderful, well attended celebration of the H.A. Kostash Legacy and an emotional sharing of fond memories between members of the community, current students, and school alumni. Walking these halls alongside many of my former teachers and current staff filled me with immense pride. Tonight we made history, and if these walls could talk, the stories they would tell.

One of the major highlights for me was gathering in the music room, and taking the group photos of former

Mykytiuk also expressed her gratitude on behalf of the school to everyone who attended and expressed her appreciation for all of the help and support received to host the special occasion.

Incoming ball at dunk tank. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Guests touring the hallway. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Tributes

FEDUN, Albert

April 25,

January 24, 1956 - June 12, 2018

To A Very Special Husband, When God was making husbands, He made a special soul mate, especially for me. He made you compassionate and kind, With more love and affection

Than you could ever wish to find.

Five years has passed since That sad day God took you without a chance to Say goodbye – I Love You and one last hug. But your loss has taught me many things, Life takes us on a journey that only God knows The direction it will take us, the choices we make,

The pages we turn, the chapters we live.

I always said life is short and precious, Live each and every day like it may be our last, In case it is.

You always said we Live in Paradise –And you were right – it is paradise and One day we will live in paradise again together. I still watch the hummingbirds flutter by the feeders And remember all the happy times we had together, And at some point, in every day, My thoughts still turn to you

And I think of the things you used to say

And all that you did for me.

I know I can’t be with you –

And you can’t be with me, But what we shared will never die –Memories last forever. You will always have a special place in my heart

And always will be in one of the Most important chapters in my life.

With love, Your wife, Marline

FEDUN, Albert

April 25, 1937 - June 11, 2018

In memory of my Dear Loving Husband

Who passed away five years ago.

I lost my life’s companion, A life linked with my own, And only God knows how much I miss him

As I walk through life alone.

So those of you who have your partners

Love them when you may,

Because the world is not the same

When they are called away.

What I would give to clasp his hand

And see his happy smiling face again. Then to go with Albert to a dance,

To see his favorite Emerald band.

Oh what a treat that would be.

If all this life were mine to give

I’d give it, yes, and more,

If I could only see my dear husband Albert

Come smiling through the door, Who is always in my thoughts

And forever in my heart.

Dearly loved, remembered and always

Sadly missed by our loving wife Angeline

Memory Eternal

Vichnaya Pamyai

STEAD, Gary George

March 14, 1943 - May 24, 2023

Gary George Stead of Chipman, Alberta passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born March 14, 1943 in Biggar, SK to George and Helen Stead. Sadly Gary never met his father, he was killed in WWII off the Coast of Vancouver Island 4 months after Gary was born. Gary leaves behind to celebrate his life, his sons Patrick of Calgary and Garret (Melissa Lynne) of Ardrossan, daughter Melissa Dawn of Leduc, his 6 grandchildren Emma, Brianna, Hailey, Rebecca, Cameron and Sawyer, his sisters Donna and Susan and brothers Dan, Darryl, David, Alvin and Danny and many other family and friends. Gary was predeceased by his parents George and Helen, his wife Greta and his grandson Clayton. Gary was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and was always willing to help someone out in their time of need. He dabbled in many things in his life, military service, welding, carnival attendant, salesman, entrepreneur, journeyman locksmith and even portrayed Ronald McDonald for McDonalds in the Edmonton area in the 1970’s. He served the residents of the Village of Chipman Council for 30+ years, as a Councillor as well as the Fire Chief. He also served on other municipal boards within the area for almost as many years.

A service will be held at the Chipman National Hall at 4715 50 St, Chipman, Ab at 1:00pm on Sunday June 11, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary’s honour directly to Diabetes Canada https:// diabetes.ca/

HUNCHUK, Bill John

On May 30, 2023 Bill John Hunchuk of Smoky Lake, formerly of Willingdon, passed away at the age of 82 years. Bill is survived by one sister, Nancy; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, William and Lena; brothers, John and Tom; and sisters, Helen, Mary and Nancy. As per Bill’s request, there will be no service; inurnment will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to Diabetes Association.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com

PARK MEMORIAL LTD.

VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000

FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

Dash to Summer Daredevils

SHERSTIANKO, Denise

On May 29, 2023 Denise Sherstianko of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 63 years. Denise will be remembered by her two sons, Travis (Bretta Favelle) and Justin; and one grandson, Tristan; sisters Jacalyn (Rodney), Michele (Ron), and Samantha; also by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Myrtle; granddaughter, Skyla; and sister, Alison. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814-50 Street, Vegreville. Pastor Ted Lantz officiating with interment in Ardan Cemetery. Donations may be made to charity of one’s choice.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com

PARK MEMORIAL LTD.

VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000

FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

WARAWA, Terry

A Heartfelt Thank You

The family of the late Terry Warawa would like to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to our relatives, neighbors and friends for their support and expression of sympathy. Thank you for all the phone calls, cards, visits, baking, meat trays and floral arrangements.

The family would also like to thank Gordon, Patty, and Victoria from Autumn Rose for their compassion and wonderful service.

The family would like the thank the nurses at St. Joseph’s General Hospital who made sure Terry was kept comfortable during his short stay at the hospital. And finally a great big thank you to Dr. Strydom and Dr. Faisal who were there constantly giving their support and understanding to all the family.

May God Bless Everyone

Dorothy Warawa and Family

UMRYSH, Dennis Richard

The daredevil duo of Brylee Harper and Kloe Holte from Diamonds ‘N’ Dust entertained the crowd to kick-off the Vegreville Agricultural Society’s Dash to Summer event on June 2. The weekend long event also featured chariot and chuckwagon races, horse show, chicken races, bull fighting experience, entertainment, and plenty of bouncy houses for the kids to enjoy. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Vegreville & District Food Grains Project Spring Update

Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project Submitted

The Vegreville & District Food Grains growing project is continuing in 2023. On May 25th a crop of barley was seeded west of town. Deerland Equipment provided an air drill, tractor and operator to complete the seeding. Funds raised by the growing project are used to provide food aid around the world – in developing countries, in areas impacted by natural disasters, and in areas impacted

by conflict, (like Ukraine). The project organizers are very grateful to everyone who has contributed thus far.

The organizing committee is currently seeking donations to help cover the cost of fertilizer and crop protection products. Donations can be made at Crop Management Network in Vegreville or one of the committee members.

Spring seeding near Vegreville on May 25. (Vegreville & District Food Grains Growing Project/Submitted Photo)

Late Robert (Bob) Carter’s Estate Forwarded to Community Organizations

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville’s own late Robert (Bob) Carter believed in helping out the community by volunteering and donating money when he was alive. Robert passed away on August 8, 2022. Yet he still wanted to help out the community organizations he was involved in.

Dwayne Hlady, President of Vegreville Transportation Services Society, (VTSS) and Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of

Vegreville, (SCSCV) described his friend Robert.

“Robert and I became fast friends when he became a board member of SCSCV. He did intergenerational programming for SCSCV too. I also got him involved with VTSS where he understood the challenges in providing services there as well. Organizations can always use extra cash. So, I was pleased, not really surprised when I received two cheques from Robert’s estate around May 14 for

$40,000 for SCSCV and $50,000 for VTSS. For VTSS, the speculation is that it has to be used to buy a new van. I have to admit that I wasn’t surprised by this as I knew Robert’s heart was very huge. He will be missed. There are still times when I feel bad as he was always working with me in the kitchen. I remember when I was making mashed potatoes and he always believed in using more butter and used to tell me it needed more butter.”

Dwayne Hlady with his dear friend the late Robert (Bob) Carter. (Dwayne Hlady/Submitted Photo)

RCL Branch No. 39 Kicks Off the Long Weekend with Live Entertainment

Local musicians were able to showcase their skills and have fun when RCL Branch No. 39 invited them to provide live entertainment at the Legion Hall on May 19 before the Victoria Day’s May 22 long weekend.

Around 26 attendees applauded after each music piece while they exclaimed that the music was very good.

he plays bluegrass, folk, old pop, some country songs and a wide variety of different genres. “My favorite part about performing is it is fun and I really enjoy the camaraderie.”

Lorne Fill said he lives on a farm near Mundare. “I have been performing for 12 years in Vegreville. The best part about performing is the mental exercise it takes to remember all the words to a song.”

Dear Editor,

Wow! Since Health Canada, (Rob Cunningham) announced the NEW decoration of individual cigarettes, they best print the same message on individual glasses in a liquor facility, too. Plus, ALL cell phone devices for the people who text, talk and drive.

I shake my head at Health Canada as I’m sure those hard-working taxpayer dollars could be spent more wisely than painting up cigarettes? Besides, after what he announced, re: ‘kids will bug parents’ I believe he just created another sad scenario where there could be child abuse from angry parents who smoke. I wish the government would REALLY consider the consequences of speaking before thinking out loud.

Sincerely, Sandra Olson

I’m not sure I’d go as far as child abuse. I relentlessly hounded my father about his smoking and I might as well have been talking to the wall. Do you forget the very effective filters of parenthood? :-) However, I do agree that if you put enough people in a room pushing papers in circles, eventually they will find a way to spend money in an attempt to justify their existence. - AB

Len Sakaluk from Vegreville mentioned he has been performing for different local venues at jams for four years and

Other singers who contribute to the good time were Randy Kereliuk and Jody Quickstad.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Some of the guests who enjoyed the evening of live music. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

Lorne Fill.

Jody Quickstad. Len Sakaluk.

Chuckwagon and Chariot Races Return to Vegreville

VAS Dash to Summer a Thrilling Experience

There was something fun for everyone at Vegreville Agricultural Society’s (VAS) fourth annual Dash to Summer event on June 2, 3 and 4.

At the front of the grounds, children were able to have their faces painted or participate in the Bouncin’ Around Canada-Ultimate Inflatable Carnival experience which had amazing obstacles, bouncy castles, and interactive inflatable.

The Grandstand show on June 2 featured Diamonds ‘N’ Dust Trick Riders.

Another classic attraction had the roaring sound of racers and their horses trying to run as fast as they could go on the race track at the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Races (APCCA) on June 2, 3, and 4. VAS Dash to Summer Committee headed by Shane Cartier organized this event.

The Horse Show rode in on June 3 and 4 which had over 70 entries of participants from five to 74. Organizer of Horse Show Russell Crowe mentioned that there were local people and people within a four hour radius from Vegreville. “Overall, the show went very well. Our goal is for everyone to be able to get out and compete in all sort of circuits and be able to learn a lot.”

A participant Sara Miko who was 11 came to the horse with her mother Melanie Miko from Saskatchewan. Sara admitted that this was a great opportunity and she liked everything about it. “It was just interesting to be able to spend more time with my horse Jewel.”

A chance to learn how to get around animals was available at ‘The Ultimate Bullfighting Experience where Aaron

Mercer and Connor Larive who are professional bullfighters demonstrated how to safely do this while they trained participates in various exercise using artificial bulls because Lead Facilitator for (TUBE) Brett Monea couldn’t attend this program.

A young participant Caiden Buttner said it was a weird feeling for the bull to come at him. “When you are bull fighting and you have to gate them out, this was a bit hard to do but otherwise, I enjoyed the experience.”

The Upstream Wellness Website stated that their job is to protect cowboys by distracting the bull once they are bucked off, to intervene if a cowboy gets hung up or stuck to the bull, and to help the bull safety exist the arena.

It was noted that participants have reported having an increased in confidence, competence and connection with others, and develop team work skills. They also gain skills and awareness on how to deal with potentially aggressive cattle for those involved with agriculture.

Then originality set the tone when the first ever Annual Chicken Races were presented near the Grandstand. Courtnei Davies was the organizer for the Chicken Races. We had 20 chickens race! I wanted to bring some more family fun to the Dash to Summer event. It was a cute way to stay with the theme of the weekend!

We kept it similar with different heats and fastest times like the chuckwagon races but obviously a little less powerful then what you see on the track! We had a girl there that had been racing her chicken for two weeks! We had all sorts of chickens from Easter Eggers to Orpingtons!”

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Chuckwagon action from the Dash to Summer. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Drivers and their teams racing down the home stretch. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Dwayne Dubuc. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)Drivers head down the stretch in the Chariot Races. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Participants take part in the horse show. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Chicken racing of course. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

The Ultimate Carnival Experience in the way of bouncy castles. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Participants get training on bull fighting. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Vegreville Composite High School Class of 2023

VCHS Graduation Ceremony

Vegreville Composite High School Submitted

Vegreville Composite High School

Graduation Ceremony was held on May 27 in the school gymnasium. A total of 500 people were in attendance, including dignitaries, staff, parents, families and friends. There were 57 graduates, and the ceremony began with the graduates highlighted one by one on stage prior to the formal speeches.

Graduates Emily Chetney, Hannah Driedger and Darren Ham delivered the

tribute to staff. They stated, “Our teachers have not only been fundamental in our learning, but also in cultivating our personalities. They allowed us to express our ideas, no matter how ridiculous they were, and always let our voices be heard. They supported us in the stress of high school, making sure we weren’t overwhelmed, and understood the need for breaks.

Teachers would teach with great enthusiasm, tell us interesting facts about the things we were learning, and show us pictures and videos to help visualize the content. While our academic teachers have been very vital on our road to graduation, this is also dedicated to the coaches and mentors who have brought out the best in ourselves, and motivated us to find and chase our passions.

For as long as we can remember, we were constantly learning. The efforts of the teachers, mentors, and coaches has resulted in the position we are in today.

On behalf of all the graduates, we thank you, and appreciate all you have given us during our time with you.”

Teacher Glenn Brophy responded, “As you move forward, remember that educa-

Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

VCHS Grad 2023 19. Official portrait of graduates dressed in formal attire. Inset: Graduates throw their caps in the air. (Fiddle Leaf Photography/Submitted Photos)

Grad’s message to teachers read by Emily Chetney and Darren Ham. (Fiddle Leaf Photography/Submitted Photo)

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023 VEGREVILLE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

Best of luck for a wonderful future!

780.632.2393

Toll Free 1.800.661.4913

It must be a very proud moment for you. All the hard work you have put in has paid off. Congratulations Grad. Your reward lies ahead. Have a successful future.

Phone: : 780-632-2388

5218 - 50 Avenue Vegreville,AB Emergency Service 780-632-2388

tion does not end here. It is a lifelong pursuit, a continuous quest for knowledge and personal growth. The lessons you have learned within these walls extend far beyond the pages of textbooks. You have learned the value of hard work, the importance of collaboration, and the strength of perseverance. These qualities will guide you through the challenges that lie ahead and help you seize every opportunity that comes your way.

But as you go forth, remember that success is not measured solely by external achievements or material wealth. Success is about finding purpose and meaning in what you do. It is about pursuing your passions, making a positive impact on the lives of others, and living a life true to yourself. “I urge you to

Seth Cox

Natalie Chilibecki

Emily Chetney Kori Dalpe’ Miya Burghardt

Colton Boyko

Harmony Baker

Alya Amusat Raeanne Boyko

Duncan Allegaert-Alger

Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED from PAGE 25

Grad’s message to parents by Mya Stemberger.

(Fiddle Leaf Photography/Submitted Photo)

VEGREVILLE

COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

Grad

- CONTINUED from PAGE 26

embrace the challenges ahead with courage and resilience. Know that setbacks are a part of life’s journey, but they do not define you. In those moments of adversity, you will discover your true strength and resilience.”

Mya Stemberger presented the tribute to parents and families. She stated, “As I thought about what to write, while looking through baby pictures for graduations I realized how much our parents and families have watched us grow up and shape us to be the individuals we are today.

I’ve now realized how much we try to imitate our parents in certain ways, since they serve as role models for many of us here. For me, my mom has coached many of us in sports growing up and organized events. She’s taken on leadership roles

which has influenced me to follow in her footsteps of organization and involvement in the community. There is no way to measure the sacrifices our parents have had to make for us and will continue to make as we grow. However, one way to show gratitude to the special people in your life here today would be as simple as saying “I love you and I appreciate all you have done” along with a hug. From having our baby feet be stamped and hung in a frame, to now walking across this stage today at graduation, our parents have been here guiding and supporting us along the way and will always be there to catch us when we stumble. We cannot express enough our thanks for nurturing and loving us always, even from the terrible twos to our teenage years, and now as we move on to our new path in our

Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED ON PAGE 28

Harley Dubuc

Hannah Driedger

Liam Doherty

Paige Duck Kiersten Dmytriw

Aaliyah Herceg

Darren Ham

Cyrus Gorrell Teegan Fedoruk

Ceremony

Jesse Keryluk

VEGREVILLE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023

2 23

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

You’ve proved yourself capable of great things, graduate, and now the sky is the limit.

Congratulations!

Parent Sheila Stemberger replied “Good afternoon, it is an honour to speak on behalf of all the parents here today and represent some of our thoughts and reflections on this happy occasion seeing our sons and daughters graduate.

I want to thank all those teachers and parents who have helped our children get to this moment as well as those who are here from our community as dignitaries to support our students on this special day. I believe every child has a different path and as much as parents we want to guide them the way we think they should go, we all know they will ultimately choose their path and we hope it leads to

Kratko

Kouvaris

Kobbero

Kuhn Kailyn Kuhn

Porscha Larocque Bailey Lachance

Madison Marchak

Jorja Kuzio Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED from PAGE 27

Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED ON PAGE 29

Teacher’s message to grads by Glenn Brophy. (Fiddle Leaf Photography/Submitted Photo)

VEGREVILLE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

"Congratulations Graduates of 2023! You have all experienced something many others never have or ever will, and that will make you stronger, brighter, and smarter. You should all still be very proud of your accomplishments and as you look to the future, you will be more prepared and ready than anyone else before."

happiness.

We want you to make good decisions and we know too that you will fall but you will learn from those mistakes. And that may not necessarily be a bad thing. We pray your mistakes will be small ones, but if not, we hope you will possess the courage and integrity to do the right thing in times of adversity, peer pressure and inevitably the easy way out.

What I would like to say to the students today is: Remember to say yes more than no and be willing to go outside your comfort level and take chances as sometimes those unknown chances turn out to be such amazing memories.

Travel, have plans and never stop learning and exploring and trying new things. Be willing to work hard, get dirty and have blisters.”

MP Executive Assistant Tina Warawa brought greetings from the office of MP Shannon Stubbs, Town of Vegreville Councillor Justin Curtis delivered a lovely message, and Superintendent Mark Liguori brought words of congratulations to the Grad class of 2023.

You’re on a roll now, graduates! This special time in your life is just the start of many more good things to come. As you move forward toward new experiences, challenges and achievements, we wish you good luck, good health and much happiness.

Congratulations and best wishes to all of our area grads!

Grace Modin

Aaron Mills

Alexis McEwan Jordan Morse

Nemo McCullough

Krystin Ogrodnick

Liam Nielsen-Dubeau

Dawson Palamarek

Oleh Mytsyk

Grad Ceremony - CONTINUED from PAGE 28

Superintendent Mark Liguori. (Fiddle Leaf Photography/Submitted Photo)

VEGREVILLE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

Alya Amusat Submitted

As I look back on our time here, I am reminded of the countless memories we have created. Our journey has been one filled with growth, friendship, and unforgettable experiences. I know we won’t miss the lack of sleep or the piles of homework we were given. However, we will miss seeing our friends every day, the interesting classes that we had once in a while, and the sense of familiarity at this school.

I would like to thank all the teachers and staff who have guided us. Your

Valedictorian - CONTINUED ON PAGE 31

Tianna Pooke

Hailey Philip

Tommy Peyton Mike Queijsen

Carson Pewarchuk

Samuel Sawatzky

Caden Sawatzky Ava Semeniuk

Bethanie Robbins

VEGREVILLE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL

Congrattulations s Class s of f 2023

dedication and patience along with each lesson taught, every word of encouragement shared, and the challenges you presented have all contributed to our growth.

I would also like to thank all of our parents and families for their support throughout our journey. Your sacrifices and belief in our abilities have shaped us into the individuals we are today. As we stand here, we share this moment of accomplishment with you.

It is important to acknowledge that our journey has not been without its share of setbacks and failures. But these very setbacks have made us capable of rising above adversity. As we move forward, let’s embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and an opportunity to learn. It is not the absence of failure that defines us, but rather how we respond to it.

Furthermore, let’s embrace a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Our time here has taught us things we may not use in the future such as historical dates or how to use the quadratic formula to find x. However, it has given us the tools to think critically, solve complex problems, and adapt to our changing world. Let’s stay curious, continue to question, and never stop learning.

As we bid farewell to this phase of our lives, the world awaits us, filled with both challenges and opportunities. Let’s look at the unknown with open minds and remain confident in our abilities as we take our next steps in the endeavors we choose to pursue.

Congratulations, Class of 2023. We stand here today as a testament to our determination and perseverance. May our futures be filled with boundless possibilities and exceptional achievements.

Keston Zacharias

Solomiia Yakuts Stefania Zagrosh

Owen Worobec

Connor Webb

Mya Stemberger Jess Sherburne Rogan Weiss

William Sen

Valedictorian - CONTINUED from PAGE 30

Special section brought to you by these businesses. Making our community a better place.

Chipman Car Crafters Host 21st Annual Show ‘N Shine

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people lined the streets of Chipman for its annual Show ‘N Shine on June 5.

The 21st edition of the Chipman Car Crafters Car Club’s event was an overwhelming success on all accounts as resi-

– Webb’s Machinery

Special Interest – Hi-Way Registries

dents and visitors alike took in the big show.

Exhibitors came from near and far to participate. There were a total of 350 registered entries with 60 more that didn’t register during the day-long event. The hot weather was the perfect complement to the variety of snazzy vehicles that graced the streets of the small village located in Lamont County.

Car Crafters President Dave Gray said they had 20 members and volunteers helping out throughout the day. Gray wanted to give a huge shout out to the team and sponsors as without them they would not have been able to pull off such a large show. He had kudos to the village staff for keeping the town in such nice shape to welcome all of the visitors to the community.

Exhibitor Joe Gluckie brought his elegant 1981 Oldsmobile Regency 98 that was originally owned by his dad’s best friend from Wostock. Gluckie, who resides in Lamont, said he’s owned the classic car for 17 years.

“It’s my Sunday car in summer,” said Gluckie, who usually travels to Edmonton or sometimes Fort Saskatchewan to take it for its weekly run. He said the 307 cubic inch engine has an extra bearing and that is why it is such a good engine. That engine was converted to diesel and also used in speed boats.

Surprisingly, for such a powerful motor, Gluckie said he’s gotten 28 miles to the gallon.

The car has a rich and luxurious interior with maroon velvet seats, faux wood trim as well as a moon roof. Very reliable, Gluckie said it’s never been to a body shop and amazingly has no rust.

It’s one of five Oldsmobile Regency’s he owns, and said the make and model was manufactured between 1981 and 1984.

Tofield resident Richard Heitman drove his 1957 Ford Fairlane hard top convertible painted in an eye catching shade called Coral Sands. “It came from Arkansas.” He’s owned the luxurious beauty since 1980 and used his extensive knowledge and mechanical experience to complete a large-scale overhaul on the car. You could say it was a labour of love for Heitman, whose nickname was ‘WristPin Ricky’ when he worked on wrist pins at an engine shop in his earlier days.

Heitman said the Ford Fairlane was only produced for three years. “There were over 21,000 made in 1957, over 14,000 made in 1958 and over 12,000 made in 1959. He said Ford quit making the car because it was competing against another convertible the company was also manufacturing at the time.

7-DAY WEATHER

A wide variety of makes, models of automobiles were in Chipman for the annual Show ‘N Shine on June 4. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)