Vegreville News Advertiser - June 19, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 25

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019

Father’s Day Event Features Fathers’ Favorite Things

One of hundreds of vintage vehicles at the ‘Show and Shine’.

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See story on page 3 Cloverlodge Stampede Action

And Then There Was One

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WHAT’S INSIDE Agriculture.........................13 Business................................5 Classifieds...........................14 Crime..................................17 Employment.........................9 Family..................................12 Letters...................................4 Marketplace.......................17 Notices................................15 Real Estate.....................18,19 Sports..................................8 Tributes...............................16 Two Hills.............................20 Upcoming.....................10,11

Two Hills Farmers Appreciation Page 20

Ask Auntie Sofiya Page 15

4-DAY WEATHER Thurs.

18°C

Fri. 19°C

Sat. 19°C

Sun. 19°C

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LOTTERY NUMBERS Friday, June 14, 2019

4 11 20 22 37 44 49

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RCMP files from June 10 - 16 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser June 10 09:35 – Complaint from an individual who had sold their car last year but doesn’t have records of who he sold it to.

He left the plate on the vehicle and is now getting traffic tickets in the mail, i.e. red light tickets. He was advised to cancel the plate and registries informed him that he was to notify the RCMP. 13:33 – “Mr. Traffic” called to report a black pickup truck doing “at least 150 km/h” westbound. The plate provided did not come back to a black pickup truck and members were unable to intercept.

14:04 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle which was failing to maintain their lane. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty of $150.

15:50 – Report of a break and enter to a residential property which occurred in the last week. The suspects cut a fence, kicked in a garage door and entered several buildings. The investigation is ongoing.

18:04 – Report of youth on the roof of a Vegreville business. The youth were told to get down by the reporting party.

Members attended but the group had already left.

June 11 08:21 – Report of a mischief incident where a fence was damaged. Members attended and investigated. The fence had been damaged during a gathering at the neighbour’s home. The neighbour was planning to fix the fence. The matter has been mediated.

08:59 – Report from the town of Mundare about someone on a moto-

cross bike ripping up the ball fields and doing similar damage throughout the park. CCTV is being reviewed and the suspect may be known. The matter is still under investigation.

10:50 – Report of a retail outlet selling cigarettes to a Minor. The parent was reporting and indicated that the retailer had been informed that his was a minor but continues to sell to the youth. Still under investigation.

June 12

10:25 – Complaint received about a vehicle purchase done via an auction.

The complainant indicated that the seller would not release the vehicle.

This is a civil matter and the complainant has been directed to inquire with the auction company.

10:38 – Report of a vehicle being broken into at a Vegreville automotive lot. The window was smashed. CCTV is being reviewed. The investigation is ongoing.

10:51 – Report of 2 dogs being left in a vehicle at the Vegreville Hospital.

Members attended and found that the windows were open. They talked with the owner who was about to leave. The dogs were alert and appeared to be in good health.

12:03 – Report of a driver passing summer students who were painting lines for the Town of Vegreville. The driver passed the workers on the curb.

The registered owner was issued a formal warning.

12:40 – Collision reported at Hwy 16a and 67 St. in Vegreville. The vehicles were blocking traffic and both drivers claimed that they had the right of way.

Video footage was reviewed and one of the drivers was issued a ticket for failing to turn left safely.

13:40 – Complaint from someone regarding a job posting they saw on Facebook they are worried is related to human trafficking. The same add was found on another Facebook group. The complainant was concerned it was related to a local business. Members investigated and it was determined that the advertisement was legitimate and that there are no concerns.

15:38 – Report of a trike and trailer being used to steal bricks from a Town of Mundare compound. The trike was located at a residence in the town. The complainant was shown a picture of a suspect and confirmed that was who they had seen. The bricks were recovered by the town and charges are pending.

23:13 – Complaint of threats by a highway. Members attended and there was no one other than the complainant at the scene. The complainant was highly intoxicated and was unable to walk or drive from the location.

Members provided options to the individual of which all were refused. The complainant stated he was going to drive drunk despite camping at this location and then threw his keys in the bush. The individual was left for the night to camp.

June 13

08:53 - Report of mischief regarding a 7-year-old who damaged solar lights while walking to school. The reporting party was the parent. The child was spoken with along with the school and was provided a 1-day suspension from school.

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Father’s Day Event Features Fathers’ Favourite Things Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Fathers cement their families together through their strength, love, and care. So, it is fitting to have a day and an event set aside which supplies and indulges fathers with all their favourite people, items and activities. The 27th Annual Father’s Day Event at Vegreville Agriculture Grounds on June 16 was crowded with citizens of all ages as it featured all this and more while it rode with exhilaration and fun.

Demolition Derby action is always a crowd favorite. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Upon entering, people noticed the Show and Shine where the grounds were adorned with over 150 ravishing and well-kept vintage vehicles of every sort and kind whether it was vintage convertibles, muscle cars, pre-50’s cars and trucks, foreign vehicles, antique tractors, Rat-Rods, vintage and custom motorcycles, Antique snowmobiles, big-rig semis, vehicles from ‘Bone Wagon’ hearse display, and other vehicles, as well as, the garden scale and model train railroads display (which was inside one of the buildings). These vehicles were judged later where participants could win for various categories.

Many fathers were with their young children.

Jordan Charuk was with his daughter, Avery Charuk. Avery said her father is special because he reads a lot of books to her. He’s kind, loving, and cool. He runs around the house with her and he Jordan Charuk with his daughter, Avery. plays tag and hide-and-seek. She especially loves (Rosanne Fortier/photo) golfing with her Dad. Terry Skiftun was with his two sons, Sam and For hungry folks, food vendors Ben. Ben said his dad is special because he spends a lot of were available and for people ready time with him. Ben really likes farming with his dad. Sam to shop, there was a Mini-Market said he likes to spend time with his dad on the farm and Trade Show. As well, there was a he thinks his father is cool because he plays with Sam’s dunk tank on the grounds which toys with him. raised money for local charities.

Next, spectators and racers became full of adrenaline as This event was brought to the comthey watched or participated in the Demolition Derby munity by The Vegreville Iron Runners where between heats there were Lawn Mower races, and Auto Club and Vegreville Agricultural Youth Power Wheels Derby, and more. This event started Society and all their volunteers, as well with the Best Dressed event for Demolition Derby’s vehicles. as, the many sponsors where the major Prizes were available for the winners of all of these fast- sponsor was Bumper to Bumper Veg moving competitions.

Auto & Industrial Supply Ltd.

One dad looks at model train displays with his kids. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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What’s in YOUR Pocket?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Actually, I don’t think anyone REALLY wants to know what’s in YOUR pocket. For many, it’s the question of what is NOT in our pockets. As of June 14th, 2019 one thing that is not in your pocket or mine is the tax man’s fingers.

By Fraser Institute’s calculations, June 14th, 2019 is what is known as Tax Freedom Day. It is the symbolic day that represents, as a Canadian, the day of the year you have worked to so you have paid your entire tax bill for the year. Of course, numbers vary across the province with Alberta officially falling on May 27th and Newfoundland & Labrador falling on July 2nd but after this day, you get to work for yourself and your family.

The calculation is done by adding up all the taxes that we as Canadians pay for payroll, sales taxes, property taxes, road taxes, and the “sin” taxes, as well as others.

Hopefully, you didn’t spend your entire weekend celebrating though. Despite last Friday being the day you stopped working for the government and started working for yourself, like most things, it’s not all black and white.

One of the reasons the date is June 14th is because our governments tend to run deficits. If the government had us pay for all of their spending now instead of kicking it down the road for future generations, Tax Freedom Day would be on June 22. Not far off from half of our income.

The earliest Tax Freedom Day calculated was May 3. This occurred in 1961 under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.

The approximately 44.7% the average Canadian family pays

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Dear Editor, Has Canada become a revolving door for migrants? Migrants who know how to milk our tax system while contributing very little to it? Migrants who may live on the next property from us but certainly are not our neighbours? Migrants, who refuse to educate their children according to our excellent standards?

Migrants who do not respect our laws, including child labour laws?

The fear of these migrants has become endemic in my county. We are outnumbered by them and fear reprisal from them. Those of us whose ancestors broke our land by hand and struggled to create a free, democratic and civil society for our children are seeing a new breed of people who want to erode it to an old-west, lawless society.

We wonder if our first responders, teachers, law enforcement officers, doctors, caregivers, health nurses, anyone in a capacity to have first- hand knowledge of abuses are properly reporting to the authorities.

We wonder if our elected officials can and will take action to correct the flaws that we are witnessing. We wonder if they know the standards set out by Alberta, Canada, and internationally for our children.

Canada not only signed but ratified the International Convention on the Rights of a Child (2002) wherein if a child is denied an education, it is considered a form of abuse. Child, slave labour is also a form of abuse.

We wonder if our migrant population knows Canada has a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that guarantees equality of rights for women and men.

We wonder.

Nancy Mereska

Thank you for your letter Nancy. I think we need to be cautious when we point the finger at migrants. I have known and worked with migrants from all walks of life. Getting to know many on a personal level, I don’t think it’s safe to paint everyone with the same brush. Having said that, I do not think our law makers (elected officials) have the stones to take action regardless of the cultural background. In the current political climate, the moment you speak about anyone other than a terrible white imperialist, you are called a racist. Dr. Jordan B Peterson comes to mind. I can also say with confidence, that in my experience, law enforcement DOES report abuses. If you are a reader of the Blotter, you will see every week, more of why we wonder. -AB Name: Elsie Kisilevich Occupation: Community Volunteer Likes: My family, driving Dislikes: Rude people, arguing.

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Question of the Week....

Do you know the municipal bylaw requirements for dog ownership within the Town of Vegreville?

To vote go to Vegreville.com and vote on the poll on homepage or stop by the Town office

New Healthcare Professionals Welcome Reception

(Left-to-right) Representatives from Loco Burro Fresh Mexican Grill and Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee-Eva Friesen, Reese Kermode, Renee Senko,Taneen Rudyk, Ann Waters,Tara Kuzio, LeeAnne Kermode, and Todd Kermode.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To help healthcare professionals who recently moved to Vegreville within the last five years feel valued and welcomed, the Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee hosted a New to Vegreville’s Health Care Field’s Welcome Reception on June 12 at Loco Burro Fresh Mexican Grill.

Chair of Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee, Ann Waters said they also had this event to see what the healthcare professionals did as a profession and give them a chance to connect with other healthcare professionals. “We focus a lot on our doctors and they are key but there are also so many other healthcare professionals. We have everyone here including our new healthcare aide professional’s students who have almost completed their course and we will have them employed pretty quickly.

Some are employed already. This is for all of these professionals who recently moved and are staying in Vegreville and are providing us healthcare in all aspects.

Waters then introduced the executive on the Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee which are County of Minburn Councilor and member of St. Joseph’s Community Hospital Board and this committee, Tara Kuzio, Chair of St. Joseph Community Hospital Board and member of this committee, Taneen Rudyk, and Treasurer for this committee, Renee Senko.

Rudyk said Vegreville is trying to advocate for the continuation of Vegreville’s economic strength which is in the healthcare fields for employment opportunities. She then acknowledged how the new healthcare aide graduates are an important part of the health care team and how they want to ensure the quality of life in Vegreville, as well as, the ability to get into a home is available for them. They are trying to strengthen our community.

Kuzio added there are also places in the County of Minburn for people to live in. We are so lucky to have all the resources, places, recreational opportunities, schools, and more in Vegreville and area.

Healthcare professionals then introduced themselves.

There were also prizes and everyone enjoyed the free meal which was offered.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – June 19, 1929

The commencement exercises of the Vegreville General hospital

were held in the basement of St. Martin’s R.C. Church on Monday

evening, June 17th, with Dr. Couillard presiding. After some musical selections were pleasingly rendered, Rev. S. H. Irving spoke briefly

on the duties and responsibilities devolving on the nursing profession. Rev. Father Rowland gave one of his happy addresses, con-

gratulating the young ladies on their choice of vocation and paying a deserved tribute to the good work done by the Sisters of Charity

in their many hospitals throughout Canada and the United States.

The graduate nurses, Misses Cunningham, Green and Semenchuk

were then presented with their diplomas, and hospital badges.

Miss Cunningham in a neat and appropriate address, thanked the

hospital authorities for the training given them during their three year term.

Dr. Wiesstub, physician and surgeon, a graduate of Vienna univer-

sity, Austria, will be located at the new Willingdon Hotel, on and

after June 19th. Dr. Wiesstub is highly recommended and will be a great asset to the village.

75 Years Ago – June 21, 1944

When housewives go to buy peaches, plums, pears, apricots and

cherries imported from the United States this year, they will pur-

chase under Wartime Prices and Trade Board price ceilings. Last year, until late in the season there was no ceiling price on these

fruits. Canadian stores will be allowed only a limited markup over the cost of bringing the fruit from the US.

Pte. Bill Tymchuk, who was home on leave, left last Saturday for

Hamilton, Ontario, where he will take a wireless operator’s course.

He enlisted in the RCOC in August 1943, and has been stationed at

Kingston. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Tymchuk of Vegreville.

Mr. and Mrs. J Fitzallen were advised last week that their son,

Howard (Bid) had been wounded in action in Italy. As usual the war department gave no details.

Councillor Black outlined the plans formulated by the Citizen’s

Committee for swimming pool, and asked that the town assume the cost of progress insurance policy covering building and materials. Agreed.

Bernard Plouffe stated that the error in measurement of proper-

ties in block 18, plan2483-P he is under the necessity of removing

his house and asked that he be allowed compensation. The Property Committee is to investigate.

A town bylaw giving Messrs. Church and Whiston of Edmonton a

franchise for the supply of natural gas to the town of Vegreville,

was passed. The franchise strikes a tentative price for the gas to the consumer at 45c for each cubic foot, the final established of the price of course rests with a board of Public Utility Commissioners.

50 Years Ago – June 19, 1969

Ken Eberhardt won top place in the annual Vegreville 4-H Beef Club Show last week for the third time in his 4-H career.

Rain, lots of it, is required not to help bring back crops that were

ravaged last week by unusually late frosts. The killing frost took

place on two successive nights, Thursday, June 12th when ten

degrees were recorded and on Friday, June 13th when the mercury plummeted to 26 degrees.

Electors of the County of Minburn along with electors from

municipalities particularly in school affairs in the county met in an

extraordinary meeting at Innisfree to discuss the current dispute

that is being carried on by the county school committee and teachers of the county.

25 Years Ago – June 22, 1994

Vegreville’s Ralph Gorrie and Mundare’s Mayor Ed Stawnichy were named to the 15 person Regional Health Board.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

The Senate should do its Job and Respect the Nation’s Regions Elaine McCoy Senator – Independent Senators Group The Senate’s fundamental job is to review legislation while respecting its regions. In that sense, it is a unique part of Canadian Parliament.

The Senate is a built-in safety valve to protect regional interests against the majoritarian impulses of the elected chamber. It ensures that all parts of this diverse country have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect them. The principle of regional representation is an essential part of our Parliament that holds our Confederation together.

Rarely has that principle been tested as much as it has with Bill C-48.

The bill promises to ban oil tankers in ports along the central and northern coast of British Columbia. Never mind the fact that a voluntary tanker exclusion zone has been in place since the 1970s or that existing spill risks from hundreds of ferries and tugs, as well as cruise ships and container ships, remain unaddressed. It’s clear that the bill is a backdoor effort to prevent any new pipelines to transport Canadian oil to foreign markets.

The message to Western Canadians is clear: there is no future for developing our natural resources.

It’s not surprising then that many senators are now standing up and calling for a halt on the bill.

It’s exceedingly rare for the Senate to veto bills that have been passed by the House of Commons, but Bill C-48 is the kind of extraordinary circumstance that requires the Senate to step up and fulfil its role as a regional counterbalance.

If you talk to peo-

ple from Western Canada, you’ll sense immediately how visceral this issue is. Bill C-48 is not just a matter of public policy discussion; it’s an existential threat.

It’s true that most elected members of Parliament voted for this bill. Does that make it right?

Not when it threatens national unity. No vote in our national Parliament should target a single region so directly and so adversely. Western Canada’s economic future is not on offer.

Some say that the Senate has no choice but to vote for the bill because of the Salisbury Convention, a British practice that requires the House of Lords to accept any measures that formed part of the government’s election platform.

This attempt to graft onto Canadian parliamentary practice a British convention from the 1940s is totally out of place in our system. Beyond the fact that the House of Lords doesn’t have a regional representation function, we shouldn’t blindly set aside our unique political evolution to follow British practices.

People from Central Canada who dismiss the Senate as an unelected relic fail to understand how essential a regional counterbalance is for those of us from other parts of the country. It is as much the glue holding us together now as it was when Confederation came together more than 150 years ago.

That’s why we need to say no to Bill C-48.

Passing legislation from the House of Commons should not be a perfunctory practice, carried out even when the evidence shows that lasting damage may be done.

The Senate needs to fulfill its role and stand up for the constitutional rights of Canadians. It’s time to stop Bill C-48.

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Vegreville Speedway Second Race Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There was much action which was put to an abrupt stop at Veg reville Speedway’s schedule second races for 2019 where racers who were set-up to race, never raced at the June 15 race for 2019 as Vegreville Speedway was rained-out during the very late afternoon of June 15, 2019 when the reruns of the September 2018 races were held.

However, many of the racers from the September 2018 rerun race raced on June 15.

The winners from the reruns of the September 2018 races who raced on June 15, 2019, were Rod Hanger, Kendall Freed, Bruce Wold, Billy Dowhaniuk.

The money received from the winners who never had a chance to win was returned.

The sponsors of the prize money were Vantage Builders, Veg reville Speedway, Bumper-toBumper, Synergy Chartered Accountants, The Garage, and Vegreville Mechanical.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

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Cloverlodge Stampede Action

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The 40th annual Cloverlodge stampede was held on June 15 and 16, 2019, in Viking. Co-sponsored by the Viking Agricultural Society and the Cloverlodge Stampede Association, the event drew in many Albertan talents and fans from all over for a tough competition fit to match any rodeo this season.

President Muriel Hill, president of the Cloverlodge Stampede Association sent out her thanks to the sponsoring businesses for the draw prizes from Vegreville and Viking, volunteers who helped run the event, and more. “For the past 40 years, it’s taken a community to put this together. We couldn’t be more grateful.”

On Saturday, rodeo events included: bareback and saddle broncs, tie-down roping, junior steer riding, steer wrestling, junior bull riding, ladies, junior, and peewee barrel racing, junior horse riding, team roping, and bull riding.

Following the rodeo, stick horse race for participants ages 6 and under, and a boot race for age categories 7-9 and 10-12 with a grand prize bicycle for the winner.

Following Saturday’s events, fireworks lit up the sky for everyone to enjoy, and the Around Cowboy Trophy was awarded.

On Sunday, the activities started off with a pancake breakfast and Cowboy Church. At one o’clock, the rodeo activities were tied off with the final performances of the rodeo competitions. Bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, junior steer riding, steer wrestling, junior bull riding, ladies, junior, and peewee barrel racing, novice horse riding, team roping, and finally bull riding closed the rodeo with an exciting display of talent from the cowboys and cowgirls.

Sunday’s 50/50 draw went for a take-home of $182.

Children’s activities such as a sand pit and inflatable bouncy houses were available throughout the rodeo events.

The Cloverlodge Stampede looks forward to continuing its support of the Heritage rodeo sports with a 41st event in 2020

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Vermilion River Watershed Alliance Looks Back on a Successful Year Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Vermilion River Watershed Alliance held their annual general meeting at the Vegreville Regional Museum on Wednesday, June 12, with an attendance of members and people from the public who were interested in their projects. The location was chosen so that the VRWA members who hadn’t yet had the opportunity could tour the new River Revival project, planted one Saturday previous.

To date, 13 riparian and 22 wetland projects have been restored and enhanced, for a NSRWA, we would have nothing to work with.” total of 16 km and 153 hectares in over 30 locaLeah Kongsrude with the NSWA said that while tions throughout the watershed. other watershed organizations may have different During her report, Mara Erikson addressed strengths, the VRWA is known throughout their questions about projects both completed and in area for their on-the-ground work for effective progress at the end of the 2018 term with support change. “You may not see it, but Vermilion River from landowners, municipalities, industry, Metis, is used as an example everywhere we go…. We Municipal, First Nations, and the Provincial would be nothing without people like you on the Government. ground doing the real work, real change won’t Erikson also explained the new portal provided happen.”

by ALCES, an organization who strives to “Learn After a coffee break, elections were held, deterfrom the Past. Look to the Future: Simulate past mining the following for the 2019 term: and future cumulative effects to transform comDave Berry (Councillor, Town of Vegreville) plex land use issues into clear, balanced, and Chair informed decisions.” Their projections of future Richard Yaceyko (Councillor, Town of Vermilion) landscapes under select different circumstances – Vice-Chair are available under the riparian info web portal on Billie (Bill) Milholland with NSWA – Treasurer their website (The secretary for 2019 term was also selected – “This year, we’ve also reminded municipalities we have a watershed plan available for them to use. We’ve had this before, but the wording has been updated so that they know management is already set up for them.”

In the year ahead, the VRWA goals include: 1. Host community events. In 2019 this includes River Revival, other events being planned in Two Hills and Beaver County, and the Lakeland water quality management project event for students and faculty. For tours, some 2014 sites may be suitable to go back and view with members of the public.

2. Improve reliability of service water supply, to help inform where projects will be, and work with municipalities.

3. Improve and maintain water quality. This involves the completion of projects and a riparian health action plan with funds for expanding the work of the majority of the NSRWA basin. In partnership with the Battle River Watershed.

4. To maintain ecosystem health, and 5. To protect ground-water supply. The ALCES tool will help inform. This includes completing restoration projects and demo sites.

VRWA president Dave Berry stated that eyes on the bigger picture of riparian health will be key moving forward.

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After this, a presentation by the North Saskatchewan River Watershed Alliance, of which the VRWA is a sub-watershed recapped projects, accomplishments, municipal and private success, mission, and more.

Specific information about the organization is available on their website.

Special guest speaker Luke Wonneck of the Agroforestry Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) offered an educational presentation on eco-buffers in general and the Vegreville project, before showing those in attendance the project site.

AWES’ mission is to increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of protecting trees and forests. They have restored or enhanced around 2000 woodlots, and expanded into agroforestry. “In Alberta, a lot of private land is dedicated to agriculture,” said Wonneck, “It’s vital that we recognize the roll that woodlots and agroforestry plays in the health of the landscape.”

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Giving Municipalities a Powerful Tool to Compete for Investment Kaycee Madu Minister of Municipal Affairs - Alberta Alberta has long been seen as one of the best places in North America to

invest and do business. Under the NDP, however, this changed – as taxes, administrative bottlenecks and red tape drove business away – hurting our province’s reputation with the international investment community in the process.

Often lost in the conversation is the effect this mismanagement at the provincial level had on our municipalities.

In towns, cities, and villages across Alberta, we’ve seen businesses close their doors and families pack-up and leave in search of greener pastures elsewhere. Our new government is reversing that trend and bringing prosperity back to Alberta.

Recently, we delivered on a key platform commitment to make Alberta municipalities more competitive, with the introduction of Bill 7, the Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act. If passed, Bill 7 would offer municipalities the ability to provide property tax incentives for up to 15 years. This would be one of the longest and most competitive tax-

incentive timeline in North America.

Legislation like this already exists at varying lengths in other jurisdictions such as British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Louisiana, and Texas.

These jurisdictions have successfully used this tool to spur investment and revitalize their local economies. If passed, Bill 7 would bring the same advantage here, but with longer timelines, meaning Alberta’s municipalities could soon have a competitive edge that is second to none when it comes to attracting business and investment.

Bill 7 has already been welcomed by several important business and industry groups, like BILD Alberta, who said “we like what we see,” and Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association, who said “investment attraction policies at all levels of government will enhance competitiveness and will send a signal to foreign investors that Alberta is open for business.”

We know Alberta’s local leaders know what’s best for their communities. With this legislation, we’re not telling them what to do, but simply giving them a powerful tool to attract investment, create jobs and reignite their communities. What they choose to do with that tool is ultimately up to them.

I was proud to announce Bill 7 along with Strathcona County Mayor Rod

Frank, who said, “such incentives are tools that can lay the foundation to create jobs and contribute to the longterm growth and prosperity of communities across Alberta.” If passed, I look forward to seeing Mayor Frank, and local leaders across the province, use Bill 7 to restore what was lost over the past four years and to realize the full economic potential of the areas they represent.

There have been some naysayers who believe offering tax incentives to business and industry to invest in local communities is unwise. Others have failed to see the close connection between incentives for business and the spin-off jobs for families. Our new government understands this connection very well and is working to ensure we have strong communities for families and businesses across the province.

Municipalities deserve the freedom and opportunity to make the choices that fit them best. I look forward to seeing Bill 7 bolster investment and economic development across our great province for a long time to come.

I am very proud to have already moved this initiative forward for our municipalities and urge you to provide me with your feedback if you have any questions or concerns at minister. municipalaffairs@gov.ab.ca.

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Chicken Rescue Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments I got up one morning a couple of months ago and decided to go out onto the porch for some fresh air. I noticed one of our chickens (they were fairly new at the time) had finally wandered out into the pen. I was so excited to finally see one of them outside! I clucked and made noises at her but she never even glanced my way.

I went back inside and started making breakfast. It was all quiet. Both dogs were more interested in what I was eating than getting into anything. When I was done, I let them out to play. Opee, my oldest, was back in fairly quick. Jasper stayed out to play with Charlie. I just laughed and figured I’d check on him later.

A little while after that, I heard him yapping up a storm outside. His bark is sharp and shrill, so you definitely hear it. I went back out onto the porch to see what was going on and noticed he and Charlie were at the hedge that runs beside our house, going up the length of our driveway to the road. I could see they were fussing at something white in the bush. I couldn’t figure out what it was. I thought maybe it was a cat they’d cornered there. I hollered at them both to leave it alone and get away from it. They came over to where I was standing, very pleased that they had caught whatever it was. Then, out of nowhere, the “thing” in the bushes explodes! A flurry of clucking and feathers flying had me hollering and jumping backward, almost falling off the porch! The “thing” in the bush was one of our chickens!

How she got from the pen over to the bush (across the yard) was beyond me. I didn’t think there was any way they could escape. Guess I was wrong!

I screamed at the dogs to leave her the heck alone, as they’d gone barking after her as soon as she exploded out of the bush. I hobbled down the stairs as fast as I could, which for me isn’t that quick at all. The poor thing was flying, hobbling across the yard as fast as she could, both dogs hot on her heels. She went into the pile of wood we have stacked beside our pump house. I saw a couple of logs fall in as the dogs launched themselves at the pile. Fearing the worst, I limped over to see if I could do anything. I had to pull a couple of the boards off, but I caught a glimpse of a tiny ball of white feathers at the bottom. I pulled the rest of the wood

off her and gently picked her up. She was limp at first, so I thought I was too late. As I held and stroked her, she looked at me and gave a soft cluck. I carried her back into the house (taking her back to the coop was not an option at that point. I couldn’t have made it that far). I put her into a spare cage we had and waited for someone to get home so they could take her back to her sisters. When my daughter came home, I asked her to go out onto the porch and check the rabbits. I never told her there was a chicken out there! She went out and stopped dead in her tracks. I was sitting in my chair, tears running down my face, laughing so hard my belly hurt. She comes back in and says “You know there’s a chicken out there

right?!” I was done! I really hurt by then. We tried the same trick on Dad awhile later, but he didn’t fall for it. He took her back outside and patched the hole in the pen she’d gotten out of. They haven’t done it since and I’m kinda glad. My knees and heart can’t handle that kind of excitement too much anymore!

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H.A. Kostash Awards Students for Self Control Dick Richards Principal – HA Kostash On 11 June, elementary students at H. A. Kostash school in Smoky Lake received awards for demonstrating: “Self Control.”

This was the first-year students were nominated for Virtue Awards, and the program has been very well received.

At the Vegreville Agricultural Society 2019 Father’s Day demolition derby on Sunday, June 16, the 50/50 draw came to a total take-home prize of $3,500.

Winner Shane Hinks of Edmonton, AB, was presented his prize by Julie Gottselig, Roy Mills, Tammy Holmes, and Renee Frechette.

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A Successful Multi-Club Achievement Day

Kari Janzen Club Reporter – Beaver County 4-H Multi Club On June 8, 2019, the Beaver County 4-H Multi Club held its 2nd annual Achievement Day during Farmer’s Day in Holden. To kick off the day, the club first provided the pancake breakfast, serving just over 100 people. In the afternoon members presented their display boards featuring their projects and were able to discuss with the public about what they’ve learned over the

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The variety of projects enabled all audiences to be interested and includes bees, cooking, heifer, photography, sheep, small engines, swine, and vet sciences. This year small engines leader Andrew Scott brought a group project out of the bush: a 1954 Plymouth Savoy. Together they fixed it up so that it became drivable, and the car led the way for the club’s float in the parade!

During the fair, the club had a silent auction for the public to peruse, as well as a Coffee Corner with free donuts!

After the initial Achievement Day fair, the photography group had a photo booth set up for the public to come and take family photos and/or goofy shots.

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My wife and I are having a disagreement about something. I want to ask an outsider’s opinion.

If a man has an opportunity to buy something that would better his life (a car, a piece of equipment, etc.) and it comes at a killer price, shouldn’t he just do it? My wife says he should check with her first.

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today is a far cry from those days.

In a civilized society, taxes are needed. The first known tax system was one in Ancient Egypt around 3000 BC. Taxes today are used to pay for roads, health care, policing, etc. These are all things we need. The real question when we’ve

worked almost half of the year for the government is if we are receiving value for these taxes.

I and many other people would say no. Over the last 10 years, per-student spending on public schools has increased by 17%. Unfortunately, students in Canada are performing below standards in mathematics. Despite spending more than 40% of budgets on health care, Canadians, when compared to OECD countries with universal health care is below average in many areas including the number of physicians, acute-care beds, and other metrics. Is that value?

Do you think you’ve paid your fair share? If almost half is not fair, then what is? Perhaps instead of taxing us more, governments should find a way to operate more efficiently or do without some of those lavish expenses. Just like those people whose pockets they have their fingers in. Our MPs and MLAs should understand this.

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Dear Grab: I can see both sides of this argument. While the deal may be short-lived, it is still wise to check with the other spouse (it goes both ways) before buying something major for the home. That’s one of the wonderful uses for cell phones! If there’s no time to call, and you decide to go ahead with buying whatever it is, be prepared for the fallout. I like to think that anything over $100 deserves to be talked about first. It’s worked for me all these years! Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help you.

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15:45 – Complaint of domestic assault. Members attended and investigated. Mutual claims of assault were provided to officers, but it was determined that one party was the primary aggressor and charges are pending.

The subject was arrested and later released for court and with conditions.

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WOLOSCHUK, Mary October 2, 1919 - June 17, 2010 To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today.

So please God take a message To our precious Mom up above, Tell her we miss her terribly And give her all our love.

Forever remembered with all our love Bonnie and family

EDWARDS, Shirley August 7, 1943 – June 15, 2019 On Saturday, June 15, 2019, Shirley Edwards of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 75 years.

Shirley is survived by her loving family, her husband Wayne; daughter Brenda (Ron); four grandchildren Riley, Connor, Emily and Jack; two sisters Mary and Donna. Shirley was predeceased by her parents Joe and Agnes Henry; one brother Robert Henry.

At Shirley’s request, there will be no memorial service.

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MANDRUSIAK, Jean February 2, 1926 - June 20, 2007 In Loving Memory Twelve years have passed so quickly Though it seems like yesterday, When God took you in His gentle arms To a place so far away.

And with each day that passes We hear the winds whisper your name, And with each footstep that we take We know your spirit has remained And because we know you’re with us We often look above And thank God for the time we had And for your special love Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by daughter Phyllis (Gerald) and family

00:25 – While on patrol in Mundare, a member noted a suspicious vehicle at the fuel station. When members approached the vehicle to make an inquiry, the vehicle fled. The vehicle was not pursued, however, CCTV was reviewed and a suspect identified.

Warrants have been issued.

14:19 – Complainant attended the detachment to report an attempted fraud. A gentleman she had been conversing with on Facebook asked her to send money. She went to a local money transfer business who refused to do the transfer indicating that it was likely a fraud. Reported for information purposes.

16:24 – Traffic stop in Vegreville.

During the stop, it was determined that there was no registration, no insurance, no valid drivers license and a warrant from Edmonton Police Services. The vehicle was towed, tickets were issued and the driver was released for court on the EPS warrant as per EPS’ wishes.

21:00 – Complaint of theft of a vehicle. Prior tenants had returned to recover personal effects. While there they are reported to have taken a vehicle that did not belong to them.

Under investigation. *** The next morning the complainant reported that the car had been returned.

22:56 – Traffic stop conducted. The

driver was unable to produce a driver’s license, proof of insurance or proof of registration. One out of three possible tickets were issued for a voluntary penalty of $233. *** By law you are required to carry and produce theses documents upon demand by a peace officer.

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16:38 – Traffic stop conducted for an expired drivers license. The driver indicated that he had been consuming alcohol. A roadside demand was issued and subsequently refused. The vehicle was towed and charges for refusal are pending. The subject was released with documents for court.

20:01 – Information provided to police about a habitual offender who was wanted on warrants. Members attended, were unable to locate the subject but did find him later. He was arrested on his warrants and then later released by the Justice of Peace on bail. *** This offender has been arrested and released by the courts multiple times in recent months.

June 16

04:56 – Traffic stop conducted. The driver admitted to alcohol consumption and a roadside demand was issued. The driver blew a caution and the vehicle was towed and the driver’s license was suspended for 30 days.

13:47 – Report of theft of tires and rims.

Complainant advised that approximately $9000 of tires and rims were stolen. Under investigation.

During the week there were 81 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 2 false 911s and 1 animal strike.

And Then There Was One

KIT, William Robert October 8, 1940 - June 19, 2017 I little knew that morning, God was going to call your name, In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same.

It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home.

You left me beautiful memories your love is still my guide, and though we cannot see you, you’re always at my side.

Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Forever remembered Rita, Children & Grandchildren

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Mary’s School Drama Club’s captivated the audience when they used appropriate expressions, plenty of humorous gags and dialogue while they maintain a state of mystery throughout their production of ‘And Then There Was One’ a Spoof by Michael Druce on June 4, 5, and 6.

This play was about ten people who were invited to the Reef Mansion on a small, isolated island. No one knew or saw the person who invited them. Soon, they found themselves trapped on the mansion and island without phones or anything. They wondered if it is worth the money they will collect. Then the chocolate soldiers disappeared one-byone just like the guests did. So, everyone became suspicious of each other and the rest was a mystery from which the people who attended were able to find out what happened at the end.

After the production, a young man in the audience could be heard saying he thought the play was so good and that is why he wants to take up drama.

Other people commented that the play was wonderful. Judy Maggs said the cast performed really well. Overall, the production was awesome. They were wellprepared and there was plenty of smart humor in it.

Then everyone was invited to meet the cast, socialize and enjoy the many free refreshments they offered.

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Viking RCMP Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges Cpl. Brad Mouland Media Contact – Viking RCMP Kinsella, Alta.- On June 12, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m, Viking RCMP members were conducting traffic enforcement along Highway 14 near Kinsella and stopped a white Ford F350 for expired registration. During the traffic stop, it was determined that the vehicle was stolen from Edmonton,

and the male driver was using a different plate.

Further investigation by police after the driver was arrested determined that there was a rifle in the vehicle that was improperly stored, along with approximately 175 grams of cocaine. Police estimate the street value of this cocaine to be approximately $10,000.

Tyler Dorland, 28, of Wainwright,

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Dorland was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear in Vegreville Provincial Court on Monday, June 17.

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Vegreville RCMP On The Move S/Sgt. Terry HYGGEN NCO i/c - Vegreville RCMP The Vegreville RCMP will be moving to its new location on Hwy 16A next week.

The administrative services desk will be closed to the public from June 24 to July 2, 2019.

Policing services to Vegreville and surrounding areas will not be affected, however, clients are asked not to visit the detachment during the move week.

Please call (780) 632-2155 for all non-emergent complaints, if emergency assistance is required please call 911 immediately.

The administrative services desk will re-open at our new location of 6820 Hwy 16A, on July 2, 2019.

Effective July 2, 2019 the RCMP Vegreville Detachment can be contacted as follows: (780) 632-2155 - 24 hr non-emergency complaint line (780) 631-2750 - Administrative Inquiries (business hours) (780) 631-2800 - Victim Services (780) 631-2810 - Municipal Enforcement 911 - Emergencies

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Two Hills County Farmers Appreciation

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Two Hills district UFA Farmers Appreciation BBQ’s have been going on longer than anyone in the community can confidently guess. The tradition was carried on in the UFA parking lot on Friday, June 14, when guests throughout the county were invited to come and share a free BBQ lunch.

Beef burgers cooked up and served by UFA, County of Two Hills, and Town of Two Hills staff and councilors, who volunteered their time and efforts to make sure local farmers knew that the area appreciates all they do not only to feed the world but to support the local community every chance they get.

Starting earlier and ending after the luncheon, a Farmers Market was available for shopping through, under a large white tent that was donated by Webb’s Machinery for the event. The around 1,000 people who attended the event were able to buy fresh vegetables, honey, homemade decor, and more from the local vendors. This was the first time the Country Market was a part of the events, and general manager of the Two Hills store Doug Robb said that he thought it was going well.

“We thought we’d just try it out, offer something a little more interesting along with the BBQ, and if it keeps going well we might just bring it back next year.”

The petting zoo featured at last year’s event was not available due to a scheduling conflict.

Also, new this year, three different contractors got together to build a greenhouse for sale by raffle. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to STARS

Ambulance. “It’s something that’s interesting to a lot of people, so they can grow some vegetables year-round,” explained Robb. “As long as the winner lives relatively close-by we’ll deliver it to them. It’s something Becky Lastiwka put together for us all on her own.

The county of Two Hills was built on agriculture. “By hosting the BBQ and events like it, we just do one small part to recognise the importance of agriculture in the community and all our local farmers do here,” said Robb. “The whole small town comes out to the event, and pretty much everyone I’ve seen is a customer here… it’s really fun, even more so because the weather’s got it together, and there’s some peace of mind there for the farmers.”

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First-Ever Farmers Day Dinner and Dance a Hit

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Friday, June 14 – The first-ever Mundare Farmers Day Dinner and Dance was held by the Mundare Ag Society at the National Hall in Mundare. Everyone was invited for a taste of small-town fun for the price of $30 a person.

Of the 200 available tickets, the event hit near the mark with 125 people in

attendance.

“We had about 125 people came out and had a great time dancing and laughing,” Agricultural Society member Sheila Stemberger recapped from the long evening, “A fun time was had by all!”

After a dinner of beef on a bun with salads, the crowd enjoyed live music by Slow Walking Walter as they danced the night away.

VCHS Fun, Friendly Fundraiser for Volleyball Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Participating in volleyball makes the whole high school experience more fun.

However, there are costs involved in this sport. So, Vegreville Composite High School hosted a Perogy Supper on June 11 to raise funds for the VCHS Seniors Cougar Volleyball team.

Many people took the opportunity to get together with friends and have a prepared meal. There was also a silent auction.

Coach, Katelyn Peden said they use the funds to help with the cost of the players’ travel fees. All funds generated from the supper will go towards the athletes’ expenses for the next season of volleyball which gives back to the program. The students and volunteers worked hard for it and land-up getting it back in the fall, so it is a good lesson for them.

One of the people who attended the supper, Sharon Dmytriw said she felt it was important that people support the volleyball team because they need funds to operate and go to the many activities they go to. “I participated in volleyball when I went to high school. It is a fun sport and it encourages young people to be active.”

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Carol Rudyk was one of the happy customers. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Pysanka Park Welcomes Back Summer Markets Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

The Vegreville Agricultural Society’s summertime Pysanka Park Markets returned to the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park on June 13, with local vendors selling their wares, from coffee beans to yard decorations, and many things in between.

The weather was sunny, but chances of rain deterred some vendors who had registered. They hope to return for the next market. The seven remaining vendors and a steady crowd of customers for the market. The vendors who attended the first market were: The Pieman Roy Mills, Karon and Wayne Hanson’s Art and Wood Crafting,

Stephanie MacCanish with Our Crowded Nest Designs, Jasmin Terris handcrafted bath and beauty products, Davin Gegolick with Black Stripe Coffee, and the Little Red Ice Cream Wagon.

Named after the iconic Pysanka in the Elks/Kinsmen Park where the market is held, the Pysanka Park Market prides itself in continuing the traditions of farmers markets, and giving local craftsmen the opportunity to sell their handmade wares.

Vendors at the Pysanka Park Market will continue to visit the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen park on a weekly basis for the whole summer, weather permitting.

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Summer Program Registration Night Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser With the end of school fast approaching, parents looking for the summer break activities that best suit their children had the opportunity to see all Vegreville’s programs in one place. The Summer Program Registration Night, hosted by the Vegreville Centennial Library on Tuesday, June 4, welcomed families to browse through the Sizzlin’ Summer program, Child Development Coalition activities, library programs and events, Mental Health Capacity Building

programs and field trips, Vegreville Community Daycare Society, and more.

Donna Williams, general manager of the Vegreville Centennial Library, said, “We’ve put it on for seven years here at the library.

Becuase we have our own summer programs that we want people to register for, we thought it made sense to have other community organizations come out and register for their summer programs also.”

Due to some scheduling conflicts, there were no sports teams or organizations involved in this

year’s events, which may have slowed down some of the usual hustle, but programs still saw spots filling up fast throughout the evening.

The library themselves had a ton of free summer programs to present this year, with the summer reading program as well as drop-ins. Though registration was opened at the event, a few programs were already full, long before the deadline for getting registration forms into the library.

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Wendy Brook Bursary Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Several proficient musicians who were awarded bursaries from the Wendy Brook Festival showcased their skills in the fine arts to residents and guests at Vegreville Manor on May 27.

The entertainment ranged from many piano pieces to poetry reciting pieces, fiddle and violin pieces, as well as, other instrumental and theatre productions.

The recipients of the bursaries announced where they would be using their funds which included music camps, a video production for social

media, actors’ studio, and music retreats and festivals.

The bursary recipients with their sponsors were Shade Clark (Nawrot Prof. Group), Sanara Austin (Dan and Li Giebelhaus), Cally Austin (Wendy Brook Music Association) Amber Austin (Wendy Brook Music Association), Adin Farris (Wendy Brook Music Association), Josie Lutzak (Perogies and Jam), Clayden Lutzak (Vegreville Lions Club), Julie Dolejsi (Woodwynn Farms), VCHS Jr. Band (Viola Braun-Fox), VCHS Sr. Band (Derek Fox Financial)

Some of the Wendy Brook Festival Bursary recipients with their sponsors and representatives.

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U11 Vegreville Thunder Boys Take on St. Paul

U11 Vegreville Thunder Boys have fun as they play hard with the U11 St. Paul’s Boys.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The U11 Vegreville Thunder Boys competed in an action-packed soccer game on June 13 with the U11 St. Paul Boys.

The coaches are Adrienne Mills and

Teisha Ouellette for the Vegreville Thunder team. Adrienne Mill said the Vegreville Thunder tied 2-2 and it was a great game! “It was the final game of the season for us. The boys played their best game yet, with excellent positioning and passing.”

Heritage House BBQ and Garage Sale

People browse through some of the items for sale. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People of all ages were able to browse through and purchase interesting and useful items while they indulged themselves in some yummy food at

Heritage House BBQ and Garage Sale on June 6 and 7.

All proceeds from this sale will go towards Christmas gifts for the residents of Heritage House.

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Hospitable Louise Dubuc’s Strength Pulls Her Through Life Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Louise Dubuc was born in 1941 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville. She grew up in the Town of Vegreville for the first 10 years of her life and then her family moved to a farm close to Vegreville.

Louise has two brothers who she really adores.

Louise admitted she was fine with never having had a sister as she was blessed with plenty of first cousins who lived on the same street as her family did and the girl cousins were like sisters to her.

Louise’s earliest memory was how wonderful it was for her to grow up with her extended family near-by.

“We always had the security of having a family member around. We also learned together if an adult spoke to you, you listened because they were doing it out of love. Then my family and extended family did everything together all the way from preschool activities to school and church activities,” Louise said.

Louise was born with cerebral palsy but she is strong and independent and doesn’t let this define her; she does all she can for herself and accepts help when necessary.

Louise said she soon realized that she didn’t have the ability that others had. However, she came from a loving family and loving cousins who accepted what she could and could not do. As well, her brothers were exceptionally good to her. They grew-up helping her and are they are still there when she needs them to help her. Her father was handicapped as well because he had polio.

Louise said they were middle class when she was growing up because her father worked as a mechanic.

So, they had plenty of toys and essentials.

For fun, Louise did a lot of singing by herself and with others. “I love singing! The girls would skip and I would skip as much as I could and we would sing the rhymes.”

Louise mentioned school was difficult for her but she had lovely teachers who accepted the restrictions she had due to her handicap and they helped her as much as they could. Her classmates were also all very good to her. She had some problems with the academic area but she loved the social part. Her favorite subject was music.

Louise had to quit school because of ill health. She pursued early childhood work in playschool and for individual families as a child care provider. She loves children! “I think of all the children entrusted to my care and I pray for them every day. Now, they are adults with kids. I also took care of lots of nieces and nephews and my cousin’s kids. Children are real gifts from God! Everyone has their own uniqueness and abilities!

Recently she took a taxi and the driver looked at her and he said, “‘Hello teach, Miss. Dubuc. I asked him do you know me and he said she taught him at playschool. He would always call her “Teach” back then. I asked how he remembered me and he said I was the first exposure he had of someone who was handicapped. This taught him not to fear us because we are people like everyone else.”

Louise courted men and she fell in love but she prayed and decided the man wasn’t right for her. So, she never got married.

Louise used to be very active at St. Martin’s Church and she still tries to attend mass when she can. She believes we should bring everything to the Lord in prayer.

Louise’s favorite hobbies were baking bread and making cinnamon rolls, and having people coming to visit in her own home. “I remember one situation when Alberta Government Telephones were putting in my phone and I had children over and this gentleman looked at me and he said are these all yours and I replied, ‘Well, I love them all!’

Louise’s senior years are good. She resides at Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge which she said she

just loves because they give her good care. The workers are very caring and compassionate. She tries to take part in the exercises and activities.

A Heartfelt Farewell for Rev. Carolyn Woodall Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent June 12’s Farewell Potluck issued a heartfelt goodbye to the much loved and respected minister of Vegreville United Church, Rev. Carolyn Woodall as she begins her new position as a minister in Saskatchewan.

Before the meal, citizens offered their comments on how Rev. Carolyn touched their lives. Lorraine Giebelhaus said she really appreciated Rev. Carolyn’s ability to articulate well in the sermons she gave which were very meaningful and passionate.

William Askin said Rev. Carolyn was very considerate towards seniors. She offered a once-a-month seniors’ luncheon for seniors to get together and have fun.

“She let us discover quite about ourselves. She was a very effective moving minister who put a lot of truth into her sermons. Her services were very upstanding.

Then presented was Holly Cependa who was the emcee for this event where she welcomed everyone.

Rev. Carolyn issued the opening blessing and prayer before the potluck where she said the prayer she wrote when they first began their relationship together six and

Rev. Carolyn Woodall who has been a minister of Vegreville United Church is leaving for a new position.

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a half years ago. “Grace of God, we pray at this beginning that you will nurture and guide us as we journey together for a space of time in our lives and the life of this community.

This was followed by a potluck supper where there was a bountiful supply of every type of food.

Rev. Carolyn was then presented with a gift of two hanging plants.

Next was an open mic where people spoke about Rev. Carolyn where many said they were glad they met her as she knew the bible well, replied back to their e-mails quickly, and had sermons no one would fall asleep to.

Antoinette Fortier wrote a speech where the main ideas she expressed were when she thought of Rev. Carolyn, her two abilities of storytelling and her hospitality to all people she comes in contact with stood out. Antoinette closed with saying Rev. Carolyn has been a friend to all of them and they will miss her.

This celebration also had Shirley Preuss playing the piano for a hymn sing-a-long.

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May 29’s U13 Boys Soccer Game

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Playing soccer is about growing as a person just as much as growing with skills for the game. The U13 Vegreville Thunder Boys Soccer team was determined to play their best when they competed with the U13 Boys Lac la Biche at a home game on May 29.

Coach Mark Kobelsky said they lost the game 7-1 to Lac La Biche. “Our record for the season is 1-2 in Lakeland League play. This past weekend at the

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Camrose Night Classic the boys lost 1-0 in the gold medal game to Hinton. We are a young team with two returning players from last year, and four younger players that moved up an age group.

With that being said, the boys have committed themselves to getting better after every practice and every game and to give a full effort regardless of the score.

That is a good recipe for improvement, and based on recent results, we are doing just that,” Kobelsky said.

May 28’s U13 Girls Soccer Game

Vegreville U13 Girls play an active game against Lac la Biche girls.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Vegreville U13 Girls Soccer team had a successful game in more ways than just the final score on May 28 when they played against Lac la Biche U13 Girls Soccer team.

“This was our first game ever played on our new soccer fields, which was very exciting. This was our first home game.

The score was 5-1 for us. It’s not about the final score, it’s always about how the team plays as a team that is encouraged.

U13 Vegreville Thunder Boys Soccer team compete at a home game with the U13 Boys Lac la Biche.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

The importance is fun and positive attitudes both on and off the field, not the score of the game,” Coach for Vegreville’s team, Kerensa Pidwerbeski said.

“The girls are still learning to work together and play as a team, there is not one star on our team but rather 15 and each player brings their own special quality to our team. The focus this season is encouraging positive attitudes towards themselves and each other and good sportsmanship.”

Vegreville Manor Card BINGO

Volunteer, Char Traudt calls the Card BINGO. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To honor seniors and celebrate Seniors Week, Vegreville Manor offered an afternoon of free Card BINGO games and a Social on June 5.

People who won the BINGO games received prizes of hats, sunglasses, and finger massagers.

Activities Covenor for Vegreville Manor, Charlotte Widynowski said Card BINGO is a game where they have a deck of cards and they deal out 13 cards per person. There are four

people per table and they flip-up all the cards as they are called. Whoever has the card which is called, they put it in the middle of the table and they keep doing this until someone runs out of all their cards and then they call BINGO and win. “This is a good game for someone who can’t see well because it is easier for them to see the large cards that are called compare to the ball BINGO and other ways BINGO is called and played. So, they enjoy it.”

Later, everyone socialized and enjoyed donuts and coffee.

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Seniors Olympics Day

(Left-to-right) Winners of the competitive carpet bowling-Fourth place –Leda Royhatynchuk, first place-George Stefaniyk, Activities Coordinator for Homestead Lodge, Cxene Brooks presents the gift cards, second place-Marie Kupchenko, third place-Mark Kolodkeywch.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Seniors smiled and cheered as they watched their competitors bowl or participate in the Bean Bag Toss at the Seniors Olympics Day at Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge on June 6.

The morning found many seniors participating in the Carpet Bowling competition where they were each awarded participant’s ribbons and the first, second, and third winner were

given a gift card which Homestead Lodge purchase.

The winners of the carpet bowling were first-George Stefaniyk, secondMarie Kupchenko, third-Mark K olo d key wc h , fou r t h - L e d a Royhatynchuk. The fourth place winner was awarded a place of honor instead of a gift card.

The afternoon saw a competitive bean bag toss.

Sunshine Club Pancake Brunch

Top: People are served a generous supply of pancakes and other traditional foods for the pancake brunch. Bottom: People socialize at the pancake brunch.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

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Nourishing the body while developing and maintaining friendships is essential for seniors’ overall health and well-being. To celebrate Seniors Week, Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville offered a pancake brunch at a low price on June 5. At this event, there was a generous supply of pancakes,

sausages, eggs, hash browns, fruit platters, coffee, and beverages.

All ages of people were welcomed to attend this event where any proceeds generated went to help the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville.

There were 15 seniors who were residents of Century Park who were able to attend with their support workers.

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Mayor Proclaims June 22, 2019, to be Lemonade Day in Vegreville

Kathy Dmytriw - Community Futures Elk Island, Councillor Marielle Brodziak, Lemmy the Mascot, Sherry Beaudette - Community Futures Elk Island, Councillor Ann Waters, Mayor Tim MacPhee, Stella Kocsis, Kaylynn Makarenko, Mary-Katherine Prestash, and Kristine Quintos. (Rachel Farr/Photo)

Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Lemonade Day teaches the youth of our community how to start, own and operate their very own business. These young entrepreneurs, along with a caring adult, will learn what it

takes to be successful in business by using a fun and experimental step-by-step process. Lemonade Day is designed to help prepare youth for life through fun, proactive and experiential programs infused with life skills, character, and entrepreneurship. It is a day devoted to the future of our youth and showing them how to achieve their own dream. It teaches them to set a goal, make a plan, work that plan and achieve their dream.

The Town of Vegreville supports strengthening of the community at the neighbourhood level and Lemonade Day builds on this goal. It brings people in our community out to support local youth by purchasing lemonade.

Investing in the entrepreneurial training for the youth of today builds tomorrow’s entrepreneur and creates relationships with today’s business owners in Vegreville.

Mayor Tim MacPhee, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, proclaimed June 22.

2019 to be Lemonade Day.

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