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66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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Relay for Life’s BBQ nourishes optimism for cancer survivors
Many young people attended the fundraising Community Barbecue for Relay for Life at Vegreville Sunshine Club on June 11. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Cancer starts with the same letter as courage because that is what it takes to survive cancer. But a new future is possible for people with cancer if communities pull together. Vegreville Sunshine Club Center flickered with hope as a full hall of citizens attended the fundraising Community Barbecue for Relay for Life on June 11. This event, a silent auction and team efforts generated over $8000 which will be used to support the Canadian Cancer Society for research, to stop cancer before it starts and to
provide transportation for treatments, compassionate care and to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. At this event, it was noted that one of the best ways to prevent cancer is to stop smoking. Throughout the afternoon, musical performers-Music Makers, Danielle Marie, Audrey Stefan and Rachal Melenka presented songs which carried heartfelt notes of what it is like to walk the journey through cancer. Audrey Stefan who is known in Vegreville as having a unique talent for singing has recently
graduated from St. Mary’s High School and she just released her first single debut-Nothing You’ve Seen on June 28. Viola Braun-Fox, a cancer survivor was the Master of Ceremony. Viola stated that in 2011, she walked the Relay for Life as a three-day breast cancer survivor. Her journey with cancer took a lot of hard work and patience and she learned so many things from having cancer. “I needed to learn to receive rather than to give. It is so much easier to give. I needed
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RCMP files from June 2 - 8 Joe Machney Reporter June 2 02:10 Report of an abandoned vehicle. It ended up being stuck but not abandoned. 08:08 Report of about a dozen truck tires being stolen. 10:23 Report of somebody cutting down a tree on somebody else’s property. The tree owner did not wish to lay charges. 11:32 Report of somebody concerned about the safety of a child. Still under investigation. 16:37 CRA scam. 18:00 Report of a brother and sister fighting. The mother of the two did not wish to proceed with charges. 19:43 911 report of a hacked webcam, regarding topless photos of the complainant. June 3 02:30 Report of a suicidal male. It was determined that the male was just saying that to get a reaction out of the other person. 8:41 Report of theft of a license plate off a truck. 10:07 Driver was stopped for speeding. It was learned that he was a suspended driver. Vehicle was towed and they received tickets for driving while suspended and for speeding. 10:45 Vehicle that was parked behind the courthouse was queried and was found that the registered owner had an outstanding warrant. It should be noted that he was waiting for his son to come out of the probation office. 14:52 A citizen of Mundare reported that he found a large piece of playground equipment on the lot that he was cutting lawn at. He was advised to dispose of it as he feels fit. 18:48 911 report of an assault, which turned out to be unfounded. June 4 00:35 Complaint of a loud party. Member attended and found no music, only people talking in a yard. 01:35 Report of a male using a stolen credit card. The male was identified and charges are pending. 02:46 911 report of a single vehicle collision. The driver ended up having his license suspended for 24 hours and it appeared that he fell
asleep while driving. 05:01 A vehicle was located with a firearm inside stored improperly. The driver is being charged. 09:26 Report of young children out in Lavoy in the middle of the night. 09:47 Report of a fuel transfer pump being stolen from the back of a truck. 10:54 911 driving complaint of a semi pulling out in front of somebody. The driver was located and cautioned. June 5 02:52 A driving complaint of a vehicle weaving all over the road. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. 10:25 Report of an intoxicated male who has a beer can in his hand. This is an ongoing issue with the intoxicated male who will take his own beer to the bar and drink it outside because he has been banned from the bar. Male was located, arrested and released with a promise to appear in court. 13:08 Report of a young female that is out of control. The female was throwing things around because her laptop privileges were suspended. 13:54 Somebody had requested a youth welfare check for one male and one female who were walking down the highway. Member attended and the thirty and thirty-one year old that were located were on their way to Edmonton. 16:47 An Alberta sheriff stopped a vehicle. The driver had outstanding warrants and a suspended license. 17:31 A member initiated a traffic stop after querying a license plate and the registered owner showed that he had a warrant from BC for sex offences. The male was arrested and a hearing was held. He was later transported back to BC. 19:05 Report of an erratic driver. 23:01 Report of a situation involving a taxi. Members attended and found a highly intoxicated female who had outstanding warrants out of Edmonton. She was arrested and released when sober under a promise to appear in court. 23:11 Report of an intoxicated and suspicious female, with no shoes. Female was located and arrested on outstanding warrants.
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June 6 09:00 Report of theft of fuel. 09:05 911 report of a single vehicle collision. Driver lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch. The cause is unknown and the incident is still under investigation. 15:37 Report a male driving without a license. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. June 7 11:10 Report of somebody entering a house at a rural property. 11:47 CRA scam. 19:14 Report of a female using meth. 20:43 Report of an abandoned vehicle that was later determined to be parked there because of a medical emergency. 22:18 911 report from a female calling because she thought her ex-boyfriend was walking into her house. Members attended and determined that the male was across the street. June 8 02:45 Report of a suspicious vehicle. Members attended and found a male past out in the driver’s seat. A heavy odor of marijuana was detected. The male was arrested and released on a promise to appear in court for having marijuana. He also got a 24hr license suspension and the vehicle was towed. 08:50 Report of a minivan passing a school bus while the lights were flashing. The registered owner of the vehicle was ticketed. 09:55 Two CRA scams reported. 10:12 CRA scam. 13:45 Report of an erratic driver. The commercial vehicle enforcement was notified as it was a commercial vehicle. 14:01 911 report of an unwanted female. The female was in front of a building screaming. 18:04 Report of a stolen BMX bike. The bike was found abandoned days later and was returned to the owner. 22:54 Report of a complaint of a suicidal male. Member attended and the male denied having a knife or being suicidal. 23:16 Noise complaint in an apartment building. As soon as members arrived the music was turned off. During the week 5 false alarms, 12 false 911 calls, 4 animal strikes, and 73 calls in total for service were made.
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What? There’s a ticket for that! RCMP Ponderings Sgt Jerry Nutbrown
Everyone is aware of the usual offenses/laws like wearing a seatbelt, littering, speeding and running a red light, but there are many more lesser known offenses under various Acts. The following are maybe not as well known, but are offenses just the same: When you move to town to start a goat farm, a landlord requiring a security deposit greater than your first month’s rent is a $172 fine While enrolling your kids in school, disturbing or interrupting the school proceedings will get you an automatic court appearance Failing to close a gate which allows your goat (livestock) to escape is an automatic court appearance Having your family dog Rufus on your lap while driving can be a $233 fine for impeding the safe operation of a motor vehicle Driving on a sidewalk, because Rufus impeded the safe operation of your vehicle, is a $155 fine Breaking through the ranks of a military/funeral procession is a $155 fine, blame Rufus Riding your bike with improperly alighted headlamps is a $78 fine As a pedestrian, entering onto the road before the traffic
Name: Donna Deal Occupation: retired grandma Likes: my husband, all my children and grandchildren, holding garage sales. Dislikes; bullies, people wearing perfume.
signal indicates ‘walk’, $78 fine Failing to produce a valid fishing license is a $57 fine After losing your goat and having a few drinks, public intoxication can be a $115 fine and/or arrest/detention Fail to leave land when directed or trespassing, $287 fine Flashing lamps on a Police motor vehicle improperly mounted, $233 fine No amber reflector mounted on each side/each pedal of your moped, $155 fine While looking for your goat and riding your bicycle without brakes, $78 fine Hunting, not goats, while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a an automatic court appearance Hunting within 6 hours of flying back from the Ellen Degeneres show is a court appearance (because of flying, not Ellen) Driving with your Justin Bieber air freshener hanging from your vehicle mirror could get you a $155 fine for obstructing your view There are more lesser known offenses that may be covered in a future article but as you can see we are governed by many more laws than most people might be aware of. Now it is time to wrap up this article, as apparently, there is a goat on the loose!
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Team Mamma Mia Bottle Drive for Relay for Life forwards $805 to Donna Melenka from Relay for Life Committee which will be used to support Canadian Cancer Society.These funds were raised to support the two ladies who are cancer survivors and wearing yellow, Carol Rudyk and Viola Braun-Fox. Rayna, a young girl earned some of these proceeds from an ice tea stand she held during her grandma’s Carol’s garage sale. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE to learn it was okay to forgive myself and take the time to take care of myself. That was my job then. I knew where I started on this journey but I had no idea where it was going to end. There were so many detours on this journey.” Viola continued to describe all the struggles she went through from radiation treatments and chemo therapy. Going through all of this didn’t mean she would survive. It really tested her beliefs in hope, trust and faith. Viola then mentioned that she knew she was alive today because of people who helped fundraise for cancer. In 1940, survivorship from cancer was 25%. Today, over 63% of Canadians will survive at least five years after diagnosis and this is about 83% for children. Viola’s caregiver during her cancer journey, her husband, Derek Fox said we all provide care to others at different times in our lives. “When Viola first told me she had cancer, she said I didn’t have time to be her caregiver. I told her I did now. Our journey together was a journey of hope. The doctor said that the numbers were iffy but they were just odds and we were going to do whatever we needed to, to get better and we did. We had a lot of help and support along the way.” Cancer survivors wore yellow t-shirts to the BBQ. Bernice Bilyk had one on as she is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2005. “It is depressing when you first find out you have cancer but I had a lot of friends and family who supported me. I had a colonoscopy done and the doctor told me when I woke up from it that I would have surgery a few days later. They caught the cancer immediately and I didn’t have to wear a colonoscopy bag but they did remove 56 cm off my colon. I chose not to have chemo or radiation treatments and I was in remission after my surgery,” Bernice said. “It was hard on my son because I couldn’t do any work when I
had cancer. Then cancer hits home because it has taken the lives of most of my immediate family. My brother has cancer now.” Marg Kuly is another cancer survivor. “I had cancer in my lymph nodes. I was devastated when I found out I had cancer. I had to go for radiation treatment. Then I went for chemotherapy which was pretty hard. I remember having to wear a mask to protect my face and they asked if I wanted to keep the mask and I said no because I didn’t want to remember that time. I’m in remission today. Two years later, my husband had brain cancer and he died from it. That was very hard. I got better from my grieving because my family and friends were supported.” Leslie was shocked and surprised when she found out that she had stage three breast cancer in 2007. She then had a mastectomy, chemo and radiation therapy. It took a while to bounce back. But she was able to deal with it because she had lots of support from her family and friends. “I got swept up in it with all the good medical support. I carried along and did ever ything I needed to do to get better. A positive attitude really helps a person survive cancer,” Leslie said. “Then in 2015, I was diagnosed with
throat cancer and had radiation with that. I am now in remission and a two-time cancer survivor.” Edna Rawluk had stage three ovarian cancer. “I wasn’t sick much in my life but I had this pain that wouldn’t go away and I told the doctors I thought it was my ovaries. Ovarian cancer is one where you don’t know you have it until it’s at the end of the road. Doctors tell me now that no one survives stage three ovarian cancer. I did have chemotherapy and this could have been helpful but I think some stuff I took through the Naturopath really helped it because I have been in remission for 26 years now. One of the things was called, Open All Cell Food. It tasted bad but I took it with orange pop. It’s hard to find now like all good things are. But it seemed to be really good for
cancer because the doctors tell me I am a miracle.” Total money raised was just over $8000.
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90 Years Ago – June 16, 1926 Gasoline consumption so far this year has greatly exceeded the industry’s expectations, according to oil leaders in the east. Early in the year one of the most prominent experts to this line estimated the gasoline demand in 1926 would be approximately 15% greater than the total demand for 1925. The actual demand in the first three months of the year showed an increase of 22%. This background of exceptionally good demand for gasoline forms one of the real basis of the present heavy demand for the leading oil stocks and has furnished the real background of the industrial group recently. The Board of Trade, in conjunction with several business men of the town are distributing 2600 tickets to school children, entitling each child to one free ride on the Midway merry-go-round at the fair. Geo. Slorach and his gang of helpers commenced moving the buildings at the exhibition grounds on Monday morning so as to make room for the midway at the fair. The grandstand will be moved back and an addition made to it.
75 Years Ago – June 18, 1941 The Victoria Café, opposite the post office on Main St. closed its doors on Wednesday, June 18th. This café had been operated for many years by Mr. Dimos and his associates but business has fallen off to the extent that is was no longer paying expenses, much less making a profit. Hence, Mr. Dimos decided to close up, temporarily, at least. While it has not been formally announced, the Observer is informed that on Monday, June 16th, Mr. O.M. Ballantyne of the Standard Hardware disposed of his business interests to Mr. Winnick, formerly of Andrew and later of Chipman. There are a few more openings for boys of the district to enroll in the Farm Boys Camp which will be held again this year in connection with the Vegreville Fair. The camp is considered one of the most desirable features of the fair. The boys who have attended in the past years have gone back to their homes with a stimulated interest in farm animals and grain growing, and have taken with them a knowledge of up-too-date farming.
50 Years Ago –June 16, 1966 Anyone who attended the Farmers Day Picnic in Vegreville on Friday and stayed to enjoy the beef barbeque held in the evening must have to admit that they had a good time and a good feed. The beef, prepared by Stu Fenton of Irma, was delicious and along with the potato salad and buns, provided a good wind-up to a successful day. Among the servers of food were: Mrs. E. Pardely, Mrs. F. Schulte, Len Severyn, Ed Dutka, S. Fenton, Gerald Welin, B. Karylchuk and Ted Beaudette. Town council on Monday night heard the report of the Recreation Board regarding their recommendations concerning the disposition and future use of the armories building. In a brief the board suggested that the town office be moved to the armouries and occupy the north-east corner of the building. The remainder of the building should be left as it presently is, its use being for cultural activities and other recreation purposes. The board’s brief continued suggesting that the library be established in the present civic building. Further, the recommendations suggested that the old high school building be acquired when the County of Minburn is through with it for school purposes and in time perhaps the library could be situated there along with perhaps a museum or some other exhibit or display.
25 Years Ago – June 18, 1991 Horse Racing and Paramutuel Betting was in Vegreville for three days of competition on June 15, 16 and 17. The Vegreville Agricultural society was responsible for bringing the event to Vegreville. Although there were some people who lost the race, they had a chance to enter their losing ticket for various draws and door prizes. The younger crowd was allowed to enter in these draws with tickets that others discarded. Town Council approved and operating grant of $1.50 per capita totalling $7,914 for the Chamber of Commerce. In the Cultural portion of the grant allotted funds to the following groups: Wendy Brook Music Festival $300., Vegreville Cultural Association $4,476, the Vegreville Lions Pride Band $500, Sopilka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Society $0, and town of Vegreville $5,276. In the recreation portion of the grant allotted funds to the following groups; Vegreville Elk’s Park (Society) $2,000, Heather Curling Club $5,000, Scouts Canada First Vegreville group $450, Vegreville Association for the Handicapped $978, the Kinsmen Club of Vegreville $7,400, and town of Vegreville $15,828. Alex Mandruk was awarded 1991 Rotarian of the Year Award for his outstanding service to the Vegreville community.
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Universal Basic Income Gwynne Dyer In a referendum on Sunday, Swiss voters rejected a proposal for a guaranteed annual income for everybody by an overwhelming 78%-22% majority. But the idea was not crazy, and it won’t go away because the old argument in defence of technological change – that it creates more new jobs than it destroys – no longer holds water. Full-time jobs with benefits have been in steady decline in the developed countries for the past 25 years: only one-quarter of working-age Americans now have one. Nor can the so-called “gigging economy” fill the gap. Doing a variety of “gigs” – low-paid, short-term, often part-time jobs – will never replace the old steady jobs with paid holidays, sick pay and a pension. Industrial jobs were the first to be destroyed by automation, but then it eliminated the less demanding clerical jobs as well: “Every ATM contains the ghosts of three bank tellers.” Now it’s moving on to the kinds of jobs that it once seemed
impossible to automate. Driving, for example. Driverless vehicles will soon be out of the experimental stage, and at that point the jobs of many millions of truck-drivers, bus-drivers and van-drivers will be in jeopardy. Yet this “problem” is actually a success story. Why would you see an economy that delivers excellent goods and services without requiring people to spend half their lives working as a problem? The real problem is figuring out how to distribute the benefits of automation when people’s work is no longer needed. The proposed solution is universal basic income: everybody gets a guaranteed income that is enough to live on, whether they are poor or rich, employed or not. They can earn as much more as they want, if they can find the work, but their basic needs are covered. The people behind the Swiss referendum were thinking in terms of a monthly income of $2,500 for every adult, and an additional sum of $625 a month for every child. It would replace the usual humiliating jumble of welfare payments with a single fixed sum for everybody, so it has appeal for the right wing as well as the left. In the Swiss model (and in many others) the cost of a universal basic income is about 50% higher than current expenditure
on welfare payments, so taxes would be higher. But so would incomes, including those of high earners, since even they would be getting the same flat annual payment of $30,000 per adult. As for the inevitable rise of the “gigging economy”, that then becomes just the way people top up their incomes in order to afford luxuries. If there is work available, then people would still want to do it – but if there is not, they would still have decent lives. About half the remaining traditional full-time jobs in advanced economies will be eliminated by automation in the next 10-20 years, so this is an idea whose time has come. Why then did the Swiss reject it by a 4-to-1 majority? Mainly because their deal with the European Union means that they have relatively open borders. Luzi Stamm, a member of parliament for the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, told the BBC: “Theoretically, if Switzerland were an island, [I would vote] yes. But with open borders, it’s a total impossibility...If you offered every individual [living here] a Swiss amount of money, you would have billions of people who would try to move into Switzerland.” But the solution to that is to control the borders, not to abandon the whole idea. This debate has barely begun. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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St Martin’s students visit Town Council
On Fri., June 3, the St. Martin’s Gr.6 students visited Council Chamber at Town Office. Councillors Berry, Brodziak and Rudyk made time to speak to the students, explain details about municipal government (including a “mock” town council meeting for the students to participate in), and answer student questions. It was a very valuable “hands on” means for learning more about local government as part of their Gr.6 Social Studies program (of which “democracy” is the focus) taught by Mrs. Lisa Salsbury, Miss Jodie Bjornstad and myself.
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Mannville School News
Mannville KinderKids had fun at their ‘Pirate Day’.
Susan Obrigewitch On the afternoon of May 31, 2016 the entire school was together to celebrate all of the diverse cultures that we see not only in our school, but in our community and province. Students visited centers prepared by Mrs. Hinton’s grade six’s which showcased a country. Activities included a chopstick relay, soccer, lacrosse, making Ukrainian nesting dolls, and playing a counting game from Africa called Mancala. Students and staff also had the opportu-
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nity to taste some foods from other cultures thanks to Mr. Hanterman and some Jr. High students. Mrs. Amero’s grade 4 class prepared information boards on 12 countries which were displayed for all to look at. Permission letters have gone home with students in grades 7 – 11. These forms must be in before exams in order to leave after writing their exams. The last day of regular classes is Friday, June 17th. June brings field trips! Mrs. Riedel and Mrs. Hinton have planned a trip to the Telus World of Science on June 23rd. Mrs. Campbell’s grade 3 class are off to the Ukrainian Village. After their guided tour they will drive back to
Vegreville were they will stop at the bowling alley for a game. Mrs. Amero’s grade 4 class will be heading to Edmonton for their year-end field trip. They are off to Fort Edmonton Park. Mrs. DeFord and Mrs. Ambrock will be hitting the highway to Sherwood Park for their year-end field trip. The grade 2’s are going to Brickz4Kids (Lego Activities) and the Grade 1’s are going to 4Cats Art Studio for Splatter Painting. There is also the end of the year swimming trip for our elementary on June 27th. Swimming followed by a movie at the theatre. A glance ahead: Exams start June 29th; Elementary Sports Day/AR Family Picnic – June 24th; Report Cards – June 28th.
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Earl Plunkett speaks about fatherhood a generation ago
Rosanne Fortier Earl Plunkett adores his five grown-up children, Ray, Bob, Val, Brenda and Lloyd who live in local areas and all around the world today. He has 15 grandchildren which he admitted is one of the best parts of being a father; enjoying the grandchildren that come later and spoiling them. “I enjoyed spending time with my kids and raising them when they were growing up. We did farming together, went fishing, camping and hunting.
“The challenge to being a father is I found it hard when my children left home and I had to face an empty-nest. My children weren’t hard to raise when they were younger; it was worse when they became older and started to do their own thing. “I believe being a father in my time was easier than it is today because there
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wasn’t as much, drinking, drugs and partying around as there is today. “I wouldn’t tell a father not to become a father today but I believe growing-up in this generation is harder for the parents and kids. I would think about it before I considered being a father today.” Earl concluded.
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LaRue to compete in tree climbing competition
Joe Machney Reporter Local arborist Peter LaRue will be representing Vegreville in Olds on June 17, 18, and 19 when the town will play host to a tree climbing competition between arborists tree climbers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The competition is being put
on by the International Society for Arboriculture Prairie Chapter Division. “The reason for the competition is to send a representative to represent the Prairie Chapters in the International Tree Climbing competition, which is put on by the International Society for Arboriculture every year. The winner of this competition will go on to compete against arborists from Germany, New Zealand, China, Japan, Australia, and the best of all the world,” Peter LaRue began. “So it’s fairly prestigious. I love competing because whenever I go to the competition I learn something new and it’s an opportunity for us arborist to get together with others who are at the top of their game and share new techniques.”
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According to LaRue, there’s five events at the competition. A throw line event, which is how we get our ropes into the tree from the ground. An aerial rescue event, where you have to rescue a 150lbs dummy in the tree. There is a work climb event, where they set up work stations all around the tree and you have to spin around the tree like a monkey to get the four work stations done. There is a speed climb event, where you have to climb the tree as fast as you can. There is a 50 ft foot lock event, which is where you have to climb straight up a rope by locking your foot in the rope and jumping up it. The types of trees that they will be climbing at the competition in Olds will include spruce, elm, poplar, ash, and Manitoba maple trees. “This is an annual event and last year I came in third place. The preliminaries are held on Saturday, which are the five events, and the top three contenders in the
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preliminaries go on to the master’s challenge on Sunday,” LaRue explained. “Last year I was in the master’s challenge and came in third place. This challenge is a longer event. They’ll put stations in a tree, but you have to enter the ring and set up all of your gear and ascend into the tree, then do all the stations, descend out of the tree and pull all of your gear out of the tree within a certain amount of time. At the end they combine all of the point totals to see who the winner is. I’m really looking forward to it.”
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Fire in Beauvallon
Joe Machney Reporter The sleepy hamlet of Beauvallon has not seen much action since the bar closed down back around the turn of the century, but that changed this past Wednesday when at 17:45 the Myrnam fire department got dispatched there to attend to a structure fire. The Myrnam Fire Department started an aggressive attack on the north structure to prevent it from spreading to the next house to the north. At that time, Two Hills fire department was dispatched to back up Myrnam. Both departments spent five hours fighting the fire and containing the two structures within the yard. After five hours of firefighting, the fire was deemed under control and at this time Two Hills was released and Myrnam continued to keep the fire at bay until approximately midnight. “At this point we do not know what started the fire and so the incident is still under investigation,� Brad Straty, County Fire Chief, reported.
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Innisfree School News Kristin Bergman We are now in the final week of classes for Junior and Senior High before final exams and diplomas. Most of this week will be filled with reviewing and studying for these tests before the students
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can finally enjoy their summer vacation. The Elementary will continue to have classes next week, and final report cards will be handed out at the end of the week. On June 9 students dressed up for Duo Day with their friends. Famous pairs and groups such as Mario Brothers and the Mean Girls trio were seen all over the school on this fun dress-up day. On June 17 the students and staff will
celebrate the ending of the school year with the annual Slip and Slide and carnival during periods 7 and 8. The Innisfree Volunteer Fire Department will provide water for the Slip and Slide and Students’ Union will be organizing carnival games, including a few of the teachers getting a pie in the face! Throughout this week students will be able to “vote” for which teacher they want to see get a face full of pie by drop-
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ping money into designated jars. The money raised will go towards Students’ Union activities for next year. Congratulations to all of our students for their success this year at Innisfree Delnorte School, and good luck to the Grade 12 class that will be moving on to pursue post-secondary education and exciting careers. We hope you all have a wonderful summer!
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Beef irradiation is long overdue in Canada
than 40 years of research on food irradiation shows that the process is trustworthy. However, the Canadian public still needs to know how their food is prepared. Although Canadian labelling rules for prepackaged food are strict, most consumers are still oblivious to the fact that they eat irradiated food products every day. That needs to change. Proper labelling should allow consumers to accept the technology, or at very least make a choice, as American shoppers can when choosing beef products. Health Canada conducted an exhaustive study on irradiation in 2002 and determined that Canadians were not ready. Since then, consumers have begun to show signs of acceptance, just as they have accepted genetically-engineered crops. Indeed, some Canadian consumer groups are now very supportive. And studies are making a case that better technology must be used to make our food safer and more affordable. It is important, of course, to remember that science is not an absolute. Research should always continue to better understand emerging risks and develop better technology to mitigate those risks. We once harboured similar fears about microwave ovens. Today, more than 90 per cent of Canadian households have a microwave. Barely anyone expresses concerns about the technology that has made our lives easier. It’s human nature that, over time, technology becomes part of us. Soon enough, the benefits of food irradiation will overwhelm Canadians’ fear of the technology.
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Percy Stark loves the rewards of being a father
Rosanne Fortier Percy Stark is a single father with a three year old daughter, Andrea. Percy said his favorite part of being a father is having a child who looks up to him and always wants to be with him. “The challenge to being a father is trying to find the time to make everything work out; having to juggle the time between working and being with my child. I believe it’s harder to be a father in 2016 than it was 40 years-ago because back then people were more family-oriented; people weren’t as involved with their work as much as today and time is not as available now. It seems like a person doesn’t have time at the end of the day to spend with their children nowadays with computers and all the advancements around,” Percy said. “I would recommend a man who is undecided about being a father that he should definitely consider the vocation because it is really special to have the feeling of someone looking up to, needing and wanting to spend time with you,” Percy mentioned.
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New Myrnam School Provincial Track – June 3 & 4: Great job to our Barons Athletes: Brett Bannister, Ian Cusack and Hannah Dupuis as they competed in the Provincial Track & Field events at Foote Field in Edmonton. Competition was peak level and our small town team was amazing!! Jr High Track – June 3: Our Jr Barons Track team had only two members participate in the SPAA Championships this year in St. Paul and also did well in their events! Congratulations Cameron Hyska, Bailey Bannister and Coach Eriksen! Elementary Track – June 10: This was Track & Field day for our elementary students. The students from grades one to six worked up an appetite as they sprinted, jumped, threw and hurdled their way through the events. The afternoon was a funfilled one with games like: Basketball Alley; Water Balloon Freeze Tag; Double Steal; Little Squeeze, Little
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watched them turn into chrysalises, and were enthralled to watch as each one in turn emerged as beautiful butterflies. Our 11 new winged friends stayed with us for a week in our classroom, sipping on flowers, fruit and sugar water, until the time came to say goodbye and set them free. It was both exciting and sad to see them go, but hopefully we will see them visit us again in the schoolyard!”~ Vanessa Godziuk
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Fatherhood is the route to a full and happy life Rosanne Fortier Kevin Creaghan is a father to a three year-old daughter, Freya whom he adores. “There is so much joy in being a father. I really enjoy spending time with my daughter. The unpredictability she adds to my life is exciting; one day she does something different than the next day. She changes and learn so many new things; yesterday she learned how to pedal on the bike by herself. She practiced by herself for a while and then I saw her pedaling her bike,� Kevin said. “The challenges to being a father is a person’s blind spots get reflected back to them. I got married later so I was used to being able to do what I wanted, when I wanted to do it and with a child you can’t always get up and go. “I believe being a father in 2016 is different than 40 yearsago or so because today we raise our children different because we have a lot more access to technology and this
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Mundare Sausage continues to collect for Fort McMurray Todd O’Keefe The first wave of Fort McMurray forest fire evacuees is returning home, and while some are finding their homesteads intact, others are not. Knowing there is still a need for help, and will continue on well past the summer, Stawnichy’s Meat Processors in Mundare, Alberta, is still receiving charitable donations. “In total, we have raised more than
$8,800 with another recent donation of $2,200 to the Red Cross,� says Jane Stawnichy. “It has always been important for us to give back to our community at large, and this is no different. It is something we will always continue to do in the future.� Donations can still be made to both Stawnichy’s locations in Mundare and Edmonton.
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My friend Mary and I met in the hospital when we were giving birth to our sons. Since then we’ve remained close friends for almost ten years. When she moved away a few years ago, we continued our friendship by talking on the telephone and sending birthday gifts to each other’s children. I try to send presents that her kids would enjoy and even call to ask what they might like. Mary, on the other hand, has a different view. One year she gave my son a computer game that must have been from a yard sale. It was so outdated (Windows 3.1) that he couldn’t use it. The next year’s toy still had a yard sale price sticker on it. Last year I intercepted the present and replaced it for one more his age level. I’m all for yard sales and finding a good deal and even giving a used gift if it’s appropriate. However, Mary seems to have lost her taste. I can’t decide if I should try to tell her about the problem or just continue to intercept her packages.
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anyone. For others though, choosing a gift can be a difficult task. Carry: In your friend’s case, there could be any number of reasons for her gift choices. It could be budget related, she could just have bad taste, or most likely she probably doesn’t know much about your son’s interests. Although the two of you talk occasionally, she may not pick up on the hints or have a true picture of what your son enjoys. Cash: Since you’ve chosen to send gifts to each other’s children, consider giving her a list well ahead of time on gift ideas your son may enjoy. It would not only
give her some ideas, but also allow her enough time to find them at yard sales at a good price if she chooses. Carry: You should encourage her to make a list for you as well. That way she’ll feel like it’s an even trade, plus you’ll have a better idea of things that her son would enjoy. Cash: You could also add gift certificates to your list, maybe to a toy store or to your son’s favorite place to eat. Then you won’t have to worry about the gift at all. Carry: And remember that regardless of the gift he receives, teach your son that it’s the thought that counts.
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No present is complete without a greeting card, which is why consumers purchase more than 7 billion of them each year, spending more than 7.5 billion dollars. Women lead the way purchasing almost 80% of all the greeting cards. Typically, each of us receive nearly 20 greeting cards every year, about 7 of them related to our birthday. With so many cards being exchanged, it’s not surprising that there are more than 3000 greeting card publisher’s in the U.S. from small family-run businesses to large corporations.
I wanted to make my wife’s 40th birthday special and asked her what she’d like most. “Well,” she told me, “I’d love to be 10 again.” That gave me the perfect idea of putting together a day of activities for us as if we were kids. That Saturday we went out for her favorite childhood breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes. On the way home, we played on the playground and got dizzy riding on the merrygo-round. We finished the day with a trip to the ice cream parlor. As we sat there sharing a banana split, I asked if she had enjoyed being a kid for a day. “I’ve had a great time,” she replied, “but when I said I wanted to be 10 again, I meant my dress size.”
Totally Gifted Finding the perfect gift can be a challenge, but a gift card can often solve the problem. It’s estimated that people spend more than 35 billion dollars every year on gift cards. Nearly 81% of all consumers purchase them for birthdays and about 67% for the holidays. And thanks to the Federral Credit Card Act of 2009, gift card issued after August 22, 2010 cannot expire for five years. However, gift card issuers can still charge an “inactivity fee” if the card is not used within 12 months. •
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Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available. Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1961or 780-632-1104 For Sale: Registered yearling red angus bulls. Semen tested. Brownalta Farms 780-768-2313 Three Angus first time calvers with calves. One Charolais with calf. One Speckle Park with calf. Phone 780-819-3200
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TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999. 2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750. 780-994-3005 1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500. Phone 780-994-3005
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SPORTING Brand new 2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Quad. Sunset red. Options include: front winch, cargo box on front rack, large cargo box with back rest on rear, extreme front brushguard, 12 inch LED light bar on front, tall clear windshield, fender flares, ATV Xenon blue bulbs, hand/thumb warmers, prospector mounting kit, prospector tracks, original tires and rims. No Miles. Phone 780-764-2139
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1 white, 1 golden kittens to give away. Phone 780-632-7174 8 week old kittens. Mother is a good mouser. Call 780-6882044 after 5 pm. Raspberry plants and 3-4 ft. yellow Potentilla shrubs. Can also be used as a hedge. Phone 780-768-2460 Two female dogs. 1 – 5 month old and 1 – 5 year old. Phone 780-768-3816
2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800. Phone 780-994-3005 New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00. Phone 780-632-9689 2001 Dodge Cummins Diesel. Sport, RWD, automatic. 196,000K, $11,500. PH: 780-994-3005
WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Looking for Ukrainian Vintage items to be brought in on consignment for ACUA Market and Sale. 780-488-8557 events@acuarts.ca ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads. com for more information Wanted female miniature black horse. 34” – 36” tall. 1-780-636-2143 or 1-780645-0406 Looking for male roommate. Working person. $550 $600/month. Vegreville. Phone 780-994-2675
CARD OF THANKS GNYRA, William The family of the late William Gnyra wish to express gratitude to all who have shared in our sorrow. Thank you for your expressions of care through prayers, donations, cards, phone calls and flowers. A special thanks to the doctors and healthcare providers. Dad was truly blessed with your compassion and kindness. Finally we are grateful to Autumn Rose for supporting our family through this difficult time. The Gnyra, Anderson and Wakaruk families
CONTINUED from PAGE 20 me and scream, daddy! That is the greatest feeling in the world! Like I said before about giving up things; fatherhood is not really a loss of your freedom because the advantages balances it out. It is not true a bit that you get chained down and in a prison when you become a father. You just get to enjoy the best experiences of life from fatherhood,” Kevin said. Kevin’s wife, Hillary said that Kevin is an especially good father because he isn’t afraid to do anything with or anything that needs to be done for his daughter. He changed her diaper, he puts her to bed and baths her and he makes sure to get Freya to get her teeth brushed. Kevin also obviously adores her. He doesn’t have her entirely wrapped around his finger but he has this just enough that he doesn’t spoil her but makes sure she gets everything she needs.
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MANDRUSIAK, Jean in loving memory February 2, 1926 – June 20, 2007 Heaven’s gates swing gently open, God called softly, “Come” and you, dear Mother, took God’s hand, And your work on earth was done. We’ll never cease to miss you, And shed many silent tears Because we cannot share with you Our hopes, our joys, our fears. But one day, in God’s garden, When God calls us to come You’ll be at the gates with open arms And say to us “Welcome Home!” Forever loved, remembered and missed by your daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family
MICHALOW, Sharon August 19, 1939 – June 4, 2016 On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Sharon Michalow of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 years. Sharon is survived by her loving children John, Dwayne (Sheila), Bob, Faith (Troy) and Donna; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. Sharon was predeceased by husband John; son Gordon; parents John and Mildred Perry; son in law Gerald McVittie. A Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens- Edmonton at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Children’s Wish Foundation Of Canada – Alberta & NWT Region”, “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation”, “STARS” or “Akasu Palliative Care Society – Vegreville”. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
MOROZIUK, Victoria February 17, 1935 – June 15, 2010 Wonderful Mother, Woman and Baba It seems like just yesterday We were blessed to have you here You have missed so many special moments Hard to believe it’s been 6 years. The special days are still difficult We always miss your smiling face For us, you would have done anything No one could ever take your place. Forever loved and missed by the Moroziuk Family
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SEN, Fred On June 9, 2016 Fred Sen of Vegreville, formerly of Innisfree, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Gloria; three daughters and four sons, Zenovia (Rick), Sylvia, Johnny (Nikki), Darcy (Jana), Arnold, David (Christel) and Olivia; and ten grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, William and Mary; and all his siblings. Private Funeral Service was held. In lieu of other tributes, 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 SIKAL, Alice Sarah Born April 21, 1922 – Passed On February 29, 2016 A memorial service will be held in her memory for her family and friends on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Vegreville Legion Branch 39 from 1 to 4 pm at 5037 – 52 Ave., Vegreville, AB.
Submitted The Two Hills 4-H District Show & Sale was held June 6th at the Myrnam Arena and was hosted by the Myrnam 4-H Club. Both clubs had an excellent show, with strong sales results. Interclub Judging: Seniors: 1st – Tyson Pashulka. 2nd – Riley Pashulka. Sponsored by Robin and Kim Shandro and family; Intermediates: 1st – Joanne Dyck. 2nd – Bailey Dmytriw. Sponsored by Romaniuk Waste Management; Juniors: 1st – Jaeanna Saskiw. 2nd – Harlen Saskiw. Sponsored by Scattered Spruce Salers. Yearling Heifers: Grand Champion: Tyson Pashulka. Sponsored by the Myrnam & District Ag Society; Reserve Grand Champion: Taylor Pashulka. Sponsored by Wowk Ranch. Two Year Old Cow/Calf Pair: Grand Champion: Laurel Trynchuk. Sponsored by Kal Tire & Extreme Clean Car/Truck Wash; Reserve Grand Champion: Karsen Trynchuk. Sponsored by County of Two Hills. Three Year Old Cow/Calf Pair: Grand Champion: Taylor Pashulka. Sponsored by Red Calibre Services Inc; Reserve Grand Champion: Riley Pashulka. Sponsored by ATB Financial – Willingdon Agency. Supreme Champion Female: Grand Champion: Taylor Pashulka. Sponsored by JJY Hereford Farm. Buckle sponsored by Cassandra & Isaac Logozar Memorial; Reserve Grand Champion: Riley Pashulka. Sponsored by Wayne and Dianne Toma. Interclub Grooming: Seniors: 1st – Laurel Trynchuk. Sponsored by
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Sunrise Manufacturing; 2nd – Tyson Pashulka. Sponsored by Rocking Heart Ranch; Intermediates: 1st – Seth Trynchuk. Sponsored by Visions Credit Union, Two Hills. 2nd – Taylor Pashulka. Sponsored by Environmental Metal Works Ltd; Juniors: 1st – Karsen Trynchuk. Sponsored by Crop Production Services – Hairy Hill. 2nd – Harlen Saskiw. Sponsored by Rusylvia Cattle Co. Interclub Showmanship: Seniors: 1st – Riley Pashulka. Sponsored by Two Hills ATB Financial; 2nd – Tyson Pashulka. Sponsored by Loewens Fine Woodworking Ltd; Intermediates: 1st – Lane Toma. Sponsored by Rusylvia Cattle Co. 2nd – Bailey Dmytriw. Sponsored by Triangle D Livestock; Juniors: 1st – Jaeanna Saskiw. Sponsored by Saruk Business Promotions; 2nd – Timmy Dyck. Sponsored by Grykuliak Farms. Group of Four: Winner: Myrnam 4H Club. Sponsored by Hyline Farms, Stan & Audrey Andrashewski & Family. Overall Steer: Grand Champion: Harlen Saskiw. Sponsored by Willingdon Agricultural Society. Buckle sponsored by Rusylvia Cattle Co; Reserve Grand Champion: Riley Pashulka. Sponsored by Two Hills Agricultural Society; The Grand Champion Steer sold for $3.90/lb and the Reserve Champion Steer sold for $2.75/lb with the sale average at $2.57/ lb. Thank you to all of our buyers: Ren’s Welding, Deerland Equipment, Webb’s of Vermilion, Bob Yaremchuk, Vision Credit Union (2), Jacula Farms, Viking Auction Market, Love’s Custom Meats (2), Agland, Meadow Lake
Stockyards, Tri-Ag Implements, North Central Livestock Exchange (3) and Lyndon Poliakiwski. The Myrnam 4-H Multi-Club held their annual achievement day June 5th at the Myrnam Arena. A strong group of animals were shown and our members were well rewarded for all of their hard work all year long. The show results are: Judging: Junior: 1st – Jaeanna Saskiw. 2nd – Harlen Saskiw; Intermediate: 1st – Taylor Pashulka. 2nd – Bailey Dmytriw; Senior: 1st – Tyson Pashulka. 2nd – Austin Campbell. Yearling Heifers: Champion – Tyson Pashulka; Reserve Champion – Taylor Trynchuk. Two Year Old Cow/Calf: Champion – Karsen Trynchuk; Reserve Champion – Laurel Trynchuk. Three Year Old Cow/Calf: Champion – Taylor Pashulka; Reserve Champion – Riley Pashulka. Supreme Champion Female: – Taylor Pashulka, Supreme Reserve Champion Female – Riley Pashulka. Market Steer Grand Champion: – Riley Pashulka, Reserve Champion – Taylor Pashulka Grooming. Junior: 1st – Karsen Trynchuk; 2nd – Jaeanna Saskiw; Intermediate: 1st – Seth Trynchuk. 2nd – Bailey Dmytriw; Senior: 1st – Ryan Campbell. 2nd – Laurel Trynchuk; Showmanship: Junior: 1st – Jaeanna Saskiw. 2nd – Harlen Saskiw; Intermediate: 1st – Taylor Pashulka. 2nd – Seth Trynchuk; Senior: 1st – Riley Pashulka. 2nd – Tyson Pashulka.
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Grade 4 student, Emma Ostashek, shows off her ‘Steps to a Healthier You’ T-shirt donated by the Lakeland Primary Care Network.
Mr. Cruickshank & Andrew School elementary students head off on their final laps to complete their marathon.
Denise Dorland Beginning in mid-April, Andrew School elementary students have participated in the ‘Steps to a Healthier You’ program sponsored by the Lakeland Primary Care Network. Karen Lafantaisie was on hand for the last mile of a 26-mile challenge taken on by kindergarten to grade 6 students over a course of six weeks. She handed out water to the thirsty crowd and supplied T-shirts to a
few of the participating students. Assistant principal Greg Cruickshank promoted this event and provided the students with much encouragement. After a busy day of track meet, all the elementary students did their final laps and completed their marathon. Students also participated with over 350 schools province-wide as part of the Alberta Medical Association Youth Run Club.
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Rainstorms and grand slams Joe Machney Reporter The annual Myrnam ball tournament has become quite the event for the village of Myrnam as people come from across all of Alberta to participate, with each year getting more and more popular as the number of the people at the Saturday beer fest told. “This year we had 540 people at the fest,” said Bob Myroniuk of Myrnam, who has been a part of the Myrnam Crooked Shooters hockey club, and a helping hand at the ball tournament for twenty years already. “And the tournament has been around for 32 years already.” The number of teams this year matched the year before, but there were teams
on standby this year. The number of people camping was a little more this year and everyone was well behaved. “I’d like to thank all the campers for cleaning up after themselves,” Bob said. The downpour of rain on Saturday, June 11, did not stop all the teams from having a good time, as well as sliding into first, second, third, and home. Albeit not on purpose each time. As the tournament started on Friday and ran until Sunday evening with the last game ending just past 7, the weekend was full of good times, whether it was on the field or in the beer gardens. A concession booth that was run by the Myrnam School was open throughout the week-
end, as hungry home run hitters needed their energy replenished. Beer couldn’t fuel them the whole weekend! “There was a few more people coming in this year and the weather helped us out quite a bit,” Cody Riley of Myrnam school said. “This is our big fundraiser for athletics and the student union, and I feel it went really well.” In the past, the infamous beer fest has had its share or rowdy people, but for this round, it went well. “This year was fairly behaved. People were just out there having fun. There was a police presence at around midnight just to check up on how the event was going and no incidents were reported as far as I know,” Bob recalled.
The last game for the A event ended at around 630pm on Sunday as the two teams, Morning Wood Lumber Company and Dazed and Confused, played a close game with one extra inning to decide the final score of 15 to 12 for Morning Wood Lumber Company. “Myrnam always puts on a really good tournament and we always have lots of fun. The campsites are right here and us little kids from Mannville and Irma just show up to play ball every once in awhile, and this year it all came together and we played good defence and hit awesome and somehow we ended up winning the championship!” Reed Roland of Morning Wood Lumber Company said with a smile.
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Riders on the Storm Mundare Ride for Dad a soggy success!
Riders on the storm fundraise for prostate cancer at the Ride for Dad tour,which stopped in Mundare this past weekend.(Photos submitted)
Joe Machney Reporter On Saturday June 11 Ride for Dad fundraising made its stop in Mundare and went off without any major issues or incidents to speak of. The riders completed the route without any traffic incidents and all of their volunteers did a fantastic job without any injuries incurred. The host towns of Nisku, Leduc, Tofield and Mundare were incredible in their support and their contributions played a direct part in helping cut costs of running the ride, allowing even more sponsor dollars to go directly towards the donation made towards supporting prostate cancer research, education and awareness in the Capital region. The weather this year was quite uncooperative, unfortunately, and sadly did make things a little more difficult for both the Ride participation numbers and organizing help at all four stop locations. The weather in Mundare turned out to be extreme with both heavy rain and hail greeting the riders, forcing the poker hand stop into the loading docks around the corner from the town office for shelter. This same weather system then caught up with the Ride after it retuned to Blackjacks Road House in Nisku and hammered them again, chas-
ing all of the riders indoors. Despite all this, the dedicated rider participants and volunteers had a good time and helped facilitate over $150,000+ in donations this year alone. This kept the group a little shy of their 2016 fundraising goal of $180,000 which would have put the Edmonton Motorcycle Ride for Dad at over $2 million over the span of its 10-year existence. “Considering the change in venue, the state of the Alberta economy this past year and the tragedy in Ft. McMurray, we are very proud of our 454 riding participants and dozens of volunteers for their outstanding efforts in what has been the most difficult fundraising environment for several years,” Christopher Dutchak, Motorcycle Ride for Dad Site Co-ordinator, said. “To date, our riders have raised over $1.8 million, which does NOT include what we have to raise from our sponsors to help pay for the Ride. Our average Ride is 265 km and we have stopped in at approximately 18 communities and small towns in the Greater Edmonton area, many we have visited more than once. In 2017 we will celebrate our 10th Anniversary Ride. It takes our Committee of 18 bright and shiny faces 12 months to put on a Ride. We are discussing and planning the 2017 Ride now as well.”
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Vecherok steps up for Ukrainian culture
These senior dancers really expressed the joy of Ukrainian dancing at the Vecherok Year-End performance at Vegreville Social Centre on May 14. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Future dancers were in the midst at the Vecherok Year-End performance at Vegreville Social Centre on May 14. In photo, Dancer, Makayla Krezanoski holds eight-month-old Emily Busenius who appears to be ready to do Ukrainian dancing too. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Intermediates dancers perform Hutsuls’ki Kroky. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Juniors perform Poltavs’kyi Tanets’ (Central Ukraine) (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier The guarantee that celebrating Ukrainian culture will continue is found in our young people. This was proven again when Promin’ Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance presented Vecherok year-end performance at Vegreville Social Centre on May 14. Each performance was well-choreographed and elegance graced the stage with each act. High energy pieces had the audience clapping to the rhythm of the dancing. Before intermission, Master of Ceremony, Brendan Barkwell announced that the Ukrainian Canadian community is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. There are over 1.3 million Canadians of
Ukrainian descent, and for 125 years Ukrainians have been contributing to the essential fabric of Canadian life and culture. In 1891, the first Ukrainians came to Canada seeking a better life for their families. They have been instrumental in the building of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Canada. Emma Fried said the performers were really good because of their agility; the way they moved impressed her. “I felt that the Ukrainian dancing groups were really great because they all looked really good together, were in sync, confident and worked well as a team. The Pre-Beginners group was the part I enjoyed the most because they looked so cute when they were dancing,” Jenna Baron added. Following these performances, everyone was treated to a tasty lasagna dinner. This event was possible due to the sponsorship of the Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association in recognition of the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian Immigration in Canada, the talented dancing instructor, Murray Howell, the executive, committee, parents, volunteers and dancers.
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Core Services Review continued: Vegreville News Advertiser Library Funding for the Town Library is acknowledged by Council and senior management to be an abnormally high cost relative to the cost of library facilities in other municipalities. Our assessment of Library operations made use of 2013 public library statistic provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs. Using this data, we provide the following observations: • Vegreville’s Library is open an average of 19% more hours per year than comparables. This indicates a potential to reduce operating hours. • Vegreville’s Library makes use of 6636 more staff hours per year, 71% more than comparables, equal to an additional 3.65 full time staff. • Vegreville’s Library slightly under-utilizes volunteers relative to benchmarks. While the library has fewer volunteers than benchmarks, those volunteers work more hours each, which would have the potential benefit of greater knowledge and productivity. • Specifically related to library services, Vegreville has a larger scope of operations. This includes substantially larger collections and greater total square area than average. • The Vegreville Library operates through higher local appropriations per capita relative to benchmarks. Total local appropriations per capita are 83% higher than benchmarks. Beyond local appropriation, Vegreville’s library is relatively close to benchmarks on the use of provincial operating grants and other forms of government income. However, the facility is below average on self-generated income. • The Vegreville Library is significantly above market on total expenditures relative to comparables (73.7%) this is primarily attributable to higher staffing costs (39.7%) and administration costs. • Decisions relating to its operation are at the discretion of the Board of Directors, subject to the funding provided by the Town. However, given that 68.5% of costs are staffing related, the options would appear to be a reduction in operating hours, or a reduction in programming. Motions by Council: The town initiate an accounting and billing practice whereby the Library is billed for administration support, payroll support, and, if feasible, space rental. The cost of these charges may be granted back by the Town, but the Town will then have full accounting of the cost of library operations. This was carried unanimously. Council request that the Library Board
provide a report with the combined impact of initiating full-cost billing (recommendation 17) combined with a 10% reduction in funding from 2016 levels on Library programs and services to bring operations closer to benchmarks. Carried unanimously. Council makes a determination of reducing funding to the Library based on the Library Board’s report. (recommendation 18) Carried unanimously. Family and Community Support Services Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) provides a variety of social programs to positively affect the quality of life for residents of the Town, and the surrounding area. FCSS operates an 80/20 funding partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities. FCSS operations receive their mandate and guidelines from the Family and Community Support Services Act and supporting regulations. Vegreville’s FCSS organizational unit is responsible for the following: • FCSS and ratepayer funded programming including services for seniors, children, families, and youth. • The Mental Health Capacity Building Project (5 full time employees), which is 100% provincially funded. • The Parent Link Centre (2 full time and 2 part time employees), which is 100% provincially funded. • Family Day Home Program (1 full time employee), which is currently 100% provincially funded (could be subsidized by Town if insufficient enrolment). • A community counsellor, which is subsidized by the Town, but acts on a fee for service basis for residents both inside and outside the Town. To provide programs and services, and to manage Government of Alberta funded programs, FCSS employs six full-time staff. This includes: a Manager, and Assistant Manager, three Coordinators, and an Administrative Assistant. Our review of Vegreville FCSS identifies the following: • The level of ratepayer funding provided to FCSS is quite large relative to benchmarks. Benchmarked municipalities report staying close to provincial
Elks Lodge donates On May 19, 2016,Vegreville Elks Lodge Past Exalted Ruler Brother Bob Bennett (L) presented a cheque for $4052.89 to Dee Palichuk,Executive Director for the Community Association for Lasting Success.Also shown is Heather Giebelheus, Coordinator for the snack and breakfast program offered by the Association, and Brother Orest Olineck,Treasurer for the Vegreville Elks Lodge.The funds will be used to pay for a new stove, range hood, electrical hookup and backsplash in the kitchen where the Association provides snacks three times per week to elementary students at schools around Vegreville. (George Childs/Photo)
program 80/20 funding requirements. Under this model, the Town would be required to provide $34,200.75. For 2015 the Town provided $217,340.37. • In some communities FCSS exits as a society. In Vegreville, it is an organizational unit of the Town. • The majority of FCSS related community services funding comes from external funding sources including government grants and inter-municipal partners. • FCSS occupies a very large space in the Town Office. This includes independent reception, washrooms, kitchen, boardroom, project room, counselling room and extra office space. From a location standpoint, it is a uniquely resourced municipal unit. • The majority of residents are either unaware of the Towns FCSS related programs, or view them favourably. Town Council Motions:
The Town of Vegreville reduces funding for FCSS to the benchmarked standard of an 80/20 split. The Town establishes FCSS as an independent society operating with a governing board as an oversight body. Any funding cuts resulting in downsizing occur prior to the formation of a Society so that the Town may be responsible for severance costs. The Town eliminates the position of FCSS Assistant Manager. The Town eliminates the position of FCSS Volunteer Services Coordinator. All the motions were defeated by council with one councillor voting against all of them. Another motion by council. Once established as a society, Vegreville initiate an accounting and billing practice whereby the FCSS is billed for administrative, payroll support, and, if feasible, space rental. The cost of these may be granted back by the Town, but the Town will then have full accounting of the cost of FCSS operations. Motion was defeated with one councillor voting against. Next week will be Space Recommendations, Emergency Services, and Economic Development.
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St. Mary’s School’s Community Open House showcases renovations
A plaque presentation commemorating the modernization of St.Mary’s School.(Left to right) Chair Justine Wright,Principal Tanya Thiessen, Assistant Principal Jim Salsbury,Trustee Charlene Melenka (Photo submitted)
Rosanne Fortier St. Mary’s School’s modernization project which is now completed has really made the school a welcoming space for staff, students, and visitors. On May 14, the whole Community of Vegreville was invited to tour St. Mary’s School while they were treated to a free BBQ. The main areas that were focused on were the modernization of the existing school which was built in 1965 as well as creating new spaces for Computer Technology Studies (CTS) programs and significantly increasing the size of the gymnasium and fitness centre which now has a climbing wall in it. Renovations were also made to the chapel which is used for adoration of God and where the priests sometimes come and say a mass and a blessed sacrament. The students and staff can visit the chapel if they want quiet time. The stained glass windows were acquired from Sisters of Charity of Notre Dame d’ Evron Convert in Edmonton. Maintenance staff from EICS fixed the window frames and put on the walls. The altar, Ambo, Baptismal Font and Chair were from St. Angela Parish in Edmonton.
Everyone who attended St. Mary’s School Community Open House on May 14 was treated to a free BBQ. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Renovations included the theatre and cafeteria area plus the addition of the illuminated crosses at the front of the school and other areas. After touring and eating, a short formal ceremony was presented to honor the completion of St. Mary’s School’s modernization where Principal, Tanya Thiessen, welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. Mayor Myron Hayduk spoke on behalf of Vegreville Town Council and said he was very impressed with how the renovations turned out. “I think this is a great facility for the future of our students, staff, trustees and everyone involved.” Following this speech, Jim Salsbury, Assistant Principal came forth and thanked all the contractors who worked on the project and the school community for living through the renovations. Mrs. Justine Wright, Chair of the EICS Board of Trustees, was thankful to the province for funding this modernization and EICS administration for making it a priority.
Mayor Myron Hayduk speaks about the modernization of St. Mary’s School where he says that he is very impressed with the renovations made to the school. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) (left to right) Young lad, Cohen Zorniak,teacher-Curtis Michael,Mayor Myron Hayduk and this young Miss,Cassidy Babcock explore the (CTS) Career Technology Studies, Design and Fabrication room during St. Mary’s School Community Open House on May 14. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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VDRA first race kicks off with a roaring good time
Darren Berezan, President for VDRA presents a cheque to Race One Third Place Winner, Alyshia Freed, who is standing in front of her truck she won with. Alyshia also won second place in Race Two. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Drag Racing Association (VDRA) gives legal driving a great name. The first race of the season roared in with a good start as 29 racers participated in the race at Vegreville Airport on May 28. “The first race went pretty well. The race track was cold and a bit slippery at first from rain the night before. But at the end of the day, the sun came up and everything cooperated and the race turned out well; there were no glitches with the timing,” Darren Berezan, President
for VDRA, said. VDRA sponsored all the races for this race. The mission of Vegreville’s Drag Racing Association club is to promote the sport of drag racing in a safe and legal environment and to allow anyone the opportunity to experience it for the first time. The club also promotes fellowship, teamwork, sportsmanship, and camaraderie within the club. Racing is mainly bracket racing. Anyone who drives is welcomed to join.
Darren Berezan presents a cheque to Race Two, First Place Winner, Kendall Freed who is standing in front of his truck he won with. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Darren Berezan, President for VDRA presents a cheque to Race One, Second Place Winner, Keith Villenevue. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Just a dab will do ya! Joe Machney Reporter Alongside the many fine antiques that Rick Hunka and Kim Murray have in their store, they have recently sectioned off an area for pottery painting. Having done this before in San Diego as well as in other parts of Alberta, they felt it would be great to bring this to the people of Vegreville. “The intention behind setting this up was to offer something new to the general population of Vegreville,” Rick said. “There has been attempts before of small variations of this idea but we’ve been to a couple of these in other cities and they are very popular and so we figured we’d give it a go here. So far we’ve had a great response and have been able to do birthday parties, staff parties, bridal showers, team building,
and other social events. We are available for walk-ins Tuesday through to Thursday, 10 to 5, Friday and Saturday we’re open 10 to 4. After hours is not a problem, we take bookings after hours, usually if it’s a private party there is a small fee involved.” “We also have a fully computerized state of the art kiln that can get up to 1800 F and yet the outside does not get warm,” Rick added. “What you’ll do is you’ll come in and pick a piece of pottery and then we’ll wash it off for you. After that you’ll be presented with a wide selection of paints along with sponges and other things that you’ll need to color your art. When you’re finished painting, you’ll leave it with us to dry and we’ll put a food safe clear coat on it and then you can pick it up in approximately a week.”
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Pour house refills under new management
Joe Machney Reporter The Pour House Café and Coffee Bar in Vegreville has changed hands but it still keeps the warm atmosphere and friendly service that everyone in town knows and loves, with some new items added to their menu as well, as they explore the different ideas that the new owner brings to the coffee table. There is something about a cozy coffee house atmosphere that allows one to relax with the greatest of ease. Be it during the lunch hour with a warm cup of soup, a tasty sandwich and a tall and cool expresso milk-
shake, or after work as you wind down your day with a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake, a coffee house is always appreciated in a small down. Born in Medicine Hat and having moved around BC until he decided to move to Vegreville, Richard Buscholl, the new owner, has been calling this town home since 2008. “I’ve been here way longer than I anticipated and love it here. I don’t think I’ll leave, for me, this is home.” “This business has already been here for a couple years and I wanted to keep it familiar to any of the regulars and so far the changes that I’ve made have been positively received,” Richard said. “I’ve been extremely lucky with Chris (Bryson) managing
This is a high end coffee shop.
the place, he’s just done a fantastic job so far. The team that we have in place, the people we were able to keep on for the staff that were existing have been fantastic so far, and I’ve been really lucky with that.” In respects to how the transition went, “Everything went smoothly, there was no delays when we took it over on May 13,” Richard said. “This is a high end coffee shop and it already had a lot of good coffee and food on the menu before Richard took over, and so we just needed to make some tweaks,” Chris said. “I’ve got five people on staff and all of them are great to work with. We look after each other here and work really well as a team.”
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A social affair with healthy benifits
Rosanne Fortier The most valuable traits to obtain in the senior years is keeping fit and gaining friendships. The Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program on Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at Vegreville Centennial Library gym does this and more as this walking group offers a safe walking space and plenty of opportunity to socialize and celebrate special occasions.
On June 7 for Seniors’ Week, the group invited seniors to join this walking activity. Any senior is invited to participate in this walking activity on any of the days it is available even if they couldn’t attend the Seniors’ Week’s Walking Day. After all, it’s never too late to have fun. Citizens of all ages are welcomed to participate in this activity, even if they aren’t a senior.
Doherty throws his life into track Joe Machney Reporter Sean Doherty is a Grade 11 student from Composite high school who has thrown everything he has into track and field, particularly discus and javelin, having competed in the Intermediate Boys Division. His coach at Composite is Tyler Van Berkle. Last year he finished 2nd in discus in the Junior Boys Division (Grade 10) at Provincials in Lethbridge losing by 40 centimeters. This year he beat the same competitor by over 2 meters. “I’ve been throwing discus for four or five years now and every year I’ve been getting better and stronger. I do Vegreville Composite school track and then summer track, so I’ll be starting summer track this month,” Sean said. Summer meets are The Alberta Summer Games in Leduc ( July), Western Canadian Championships in Regina ( July), and The Canadian Legion Championships in St Therese (Montreal) in August. Sean is planning to compete in the Youth Boys Division for these summer meets. “I competed against sixteen people in total and had to go through districts and then zones in both discus and javelin. I set the districts and zone records and then I got to provincials which was all of the eight zones from across the province,” he said. The zones were held in Footfield, Edmonton where Sean threw the discus 42.03 meters, which was a personal best. He finished fifth in javelin and threw 43.59 meters. He will be participating in the Alberta summer games in Leduc in July and also in the Canadian Western games, which will be held in Regina. Both of these he had to qualify for. Two years ago he threw discus and javelin in Vancouver in the Canadian Leagues
Sean is about to receive his gold medal at the ASAA High School Track and Field Provincials June 3-4 at Foote Field (University of Alberta) in Edmonton
Championship and this year is his last year to compete at the 16 – 17 year age group. He will be in St Therese, Montreal in August for that competition, but needs to go through some qualifying meets before he can go out East. In respects to how Sean ranks in Canada, he is number six or seven in his age group, and number one in Alberta. “He works hard in the weight room. A few years ago he would have been the top discus thrower in Alberta but he broke his ankle playing hockey in Fort Saskatchewan in December. He did make it to Legions, but he wasn’t throwing as far as what he could have been. But that was two years ago and he’s back on top now and working hard,” his farther, Rob Doherty, said.
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VWF Fifth Annual Archery hits bulls-eye with fun and skills development Rosanne Fortier Archery teaches people self-discipline and so many other practices that they can use in life. Archers honed their skills while they challenged themselves to be the best they could be at the Vegreville Wildlife Federation Fifth Annual Outdoor 3D Archery Fun Shoot on June 4 and June 5. This archery fun shoot found around 140 players from across Alberta and Saskatchewan who ranged in age from four-years old to over 60 participating in this sport. There were two rounds of 24 targets on June 4 and one round of 24 targets on June 5. A trade show and food concession stand was also available. “This is our annual fundraiser for the Vegreville Wildlife Federation Archery Club. We try to keep it fun and casual and give out door prizes to the archers,” James Tracey, Facility Chair said Archer champions among us Alana Benoit is a grade 11 student at Vegreville Composite High School. She has been very involved with archery for the past four years. Alana won a bronze medal at the Alberta 2016 Winter Games. “This experience Alana Benoit who won a bronze medal at the Alberta 2016 Winter Games does a practice shoot with another archer at the Vegreville Wildlife Federation Fifth Annual Outdoor 3D Archery Fun Shoot on June 4 and June 5. of participating and winning a bronze medal at the winter games was really (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
rewarding for me because I worked really hard for that competition and had some really challenging competition. I went into the competition with a goal of winning a medal,” Alana said. “I credit my coaches who work with me and really help me out and the kids I shoot with at the club; it’s a lot of fun to shoot with them and we encourage each other and of course, my parents for supporting, funding and encouraging me through everything.” Jade Lakusta is a 14 year-old girl who also won a bronze medal at the Alberta 2016 Winter Games. “My overall experience of the winter games was fantastic. What I took away from the winter games was not only a sense of accomplishment but a greater respect for the coaches we all have,” Jade said. “I would have not been able to achieve the bronze in female compound or the silver in the team event if it hadn’t been for the people who helped me, and that would be Jamie Lowes, James Tracey, Corey Skinner, and Mikyla Miller along with my fellow team members. But also my friends and family were a huge part in supporting my adventure with the winter games.”
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Vegreville School of Ballet Samantha Kulmatycki, TD Manager Customer Service Centre - Anita Kuffert, Vegreville School of Ballet Treasurer Right - Diana Ritchie,TD Branch Manager
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25th Annual Father’s Day Event Derek Fox Stay tuned for the 25th Annual Father’s Day Event at the Fair Grounds in Vegreville on Sunday June 19th. This fun-filled family outing is sponsored by Vegreville Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. (Bumper to Bumper) and
‘Flash Distributors NAPA’. This event will take place between the heats and will help create the Demo Derby Drivers of the future! Call Ken @ 6321994 Back again this year to add to your grandstand thrills are the ‘Lawn Mower
is a joint effort of the Vegreville Agricultural Society and the Iron Runners Auto Club. Gates open at 10am and the show runs until 5pm. It’s an exhilarating day of fun for people of all ages with several activities for everyone to enjoy along with great food and great displays. You sure don’t want to miss all of the fun at the ‘Demo-Derby’ sponsored by Grant Miller Motors. There are several ‘smash-em-up’ events to bring thrills to your afternoon with up to $9,300 in prize money from the Father’s Day Event Committee, plus trophies to keep. The ‘Damage will be Done’ on the track starting at noon. An added special this year is the ‘Power Wheels Derby’ sponsored by
Races’, brought to you by ‘Rocky Mountain Equipment’. You’ll think they’re crazy the way these drivers speed around in those little mowers but its’ fun for sure! Make sure you treat yourself to the ‘Show n’ Shine Car Show’ sponsored by MacDonalds. This fan-favorite features over 150 antique autos and trucks restored to their original glory for your enjoyment. We’ve added a couple of new things for our 25th Annual Car Show. One features ‘Rat-Rods’ – “to see them is to believe them!” And the other is a ‘SWAP-MEET’ where vendors will display and sell auto parts and memorabilia. Call Cathy @ 632-3950. To add some extra excitement and incentive to the ever popular ‘Show n’
Shine’, Vegreville Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd. (Bumper to Bumper) is sponsoring $1,000 of additional prize money with $250 each going to the ‘Best in Show’, the oldest entrant, the youngest entrant, and the entrant that travelled the farthest! Next to the Car Show we feature the always popular ‘Antique Tractor Display’ brought to you by Dennill’s Agricentre, the larger than life ‘BigRig Semi’s brought to you by ‘857 Mechanical’, and the fantastic display of ‘Antique Snowmobiles’ brought to you by ‘Vegreville Mechanical’. The Multiplex (Curling Rink) will again be filled with a ‘Dazzling Display of Amazing Garden Scale Model
Railroads’. And joining the trains indoors this year will be a fantastic display of ‘Vintage and Custom Motorcycles’ sponsored by ‘Vantage Builders and Vantage Building Supplies’. This will feature several amazing restored and customized motorcycles for you to look at and dream about! Family Fun for young and old! All of this, plus great food and vendors displaying and selling their unique and interesting items, waiting for you and your family at the 25th Annual Father’s Day Event in Vegreville Sunday June 19th. Hope to see you there and please bring a friend or two!!!
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Bird houses for parks Nicole Story
The Town of Vegreville approached the Vegreville Composite High School to see if they would be interested in building bird houses for the Town’s parks. After talking with Mr. Corneau, Construction and Fabrication Teacher it was agreed on that the Grade 8 Fabrication students would construct them. The crafty fabrication students built a multi-family bird house for Purple Martins and numerous single family bird
houses for other types of birds such as, Blue Jays and Yellow Warblers. The Parks crew are in the process of installing the houses for all the birds to enjoy. The houses provide protection with a safe structure to live in and will help keep their populations strong. Purple Martins rely heavily on man-made structures to dwell in. Helping birds in their natural environment helps to keep our Eco structure the way it was intended.
VCHS grad class donates to Kids with Cancer Society
On April 17, the VCHS Grad Class of 2016 ran a successful bottle drive as a fundraiser, thanks to community support.The grad class will be sending $1000 to support the programs that the Kids with Cancer Society provides.
Kristina Allan Every year, the graduating class from Vegreville Composite High School makes a donation to a worthwhile cause that has been chosen by the students. This year, the VCHS Graduating Class of 2016 selected Kids with Cancer Society to be the charity that they would be supporting. The Kids with Cancer Society provides important programs and services to children with cancer
and their families who live in Northern Alberta. On April 17, the VCHS Grad Class of 2016 ran a successful bottle drive as a fundraiser, thanks to community support. The grad class will be sending $1000 to support the programs that the Kids with Cancer Society provides. The donation will be made in honor of Devin Nahirnak, a friend and teammate from Two Hills who lost his battle with cancer in October.