Vegreville News Advertiser - June 1, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 22

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016

Midget AA Bears play hard for season opener

A Vegreville Midget AA Bears Baseball batter attempts to hit the ball at the first home game for the 2016 season at Riverview Ball Diamonds on May 18. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier The rain didn’t deter all of the spectators from attending the Vegreville Midget AA Bears first home game for the 2016 season against the Fort Saskatchewan Red Sox at Riverview Ball Diamonds on May 18.

The Bears were carrying a full roster of 18 players on the team; 12 returning and 6 rookies.

The game ended in a 16-4 win for the Red Sox over the Bears, however David Chau, Coach of the Bears, said the game went really well overall. “I feel that the 2016 season for the Bears will have a developmental

start followed by a strong finish, and I have an amazing group of kids here that want to have fun, but are also willing to learn and play competitively. So no matter what, we’ll have a great season.

“We held the score at 6-4, in favor of the Red Sox, until the sixth inning when the Red Sox scored most of their points,” recalled Chau, as the Bears had to relieve their starting pitcher, after throwing 100 pitches, with one of their rookie pitchers.

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RCMP files from May 19 – 25 Joe Machney Reporter May 19 12:31 Report of a young child, about three years old, playing unattended on the street.

Member attended and located the father and the sister and they brought the boy back into the house.

12:45 CRA scam.

13:23 Report of a two vehicle collision on 50 Ave and 49 Street.

One vehicle rear-ended the other. Still under investigation.

16:05 CRA scam.

16:09 Report of a speeding vehicle, a two-door red truck.

Member attended and patrolled, but the vehicle was gone.

17:29 CRA scam.

17:36 CRA scam.

19:02 911 report of an assault during a child custody exchange.

20:02 Report of an intoxicated driver with a small child in the vehicle. Vehicle and driver were located and due to the particular circumstances a charge was not made.

21:52 Report of an unwanted intoxicated husband. The intoxicated husband was located and taken to a friend’s house.

22:19 Report of a suspicious female. Patrols were made and the female was not located.

23:35 911 report of a gunshot.

Patrols were made and no one was located.

23:53 911 report of an attempted suicide. Members attended and the person was already with EMS and was transported to the hospital.

May 20 08:35 911 report of a collision between a vehicle and a motorbike. No serious injuries.

16:32 CRA scam.

23:23 Report of threats. A neighbour overheard somebody saying that they were going to kick in their door.

May 21 02:21 Report of a suspicious vehicle that was abandoned. It

was later learned that the owner was having mechanical problems and had left it to be repaired.

19:39 911 report of a dispute. An ex-girlfriend would not return some keys. The keys ended up being returned.

21:43 911 report of an impaired driver, because a male was seen leaving a drinking establishment under the inf luence. No evidence to support the claim was found.

22:33 911 report of a bear that had charged after a grandson near the hamlet of Lavoy. The report was handed off to fish and wildlife.

May 22 07:30 Report of a suspicious vehicle idling in the rural area.

Members attended and found that it was just a sleepy driver who had pulled over to have a nap.

09:10 Report of a male who damaged a VLT machine screen.

13:14 Report of an assault involving a push. The situation was mediated.

17:29 Report of a disturbance of the peace. Members attended and found that the male had outstanding warrants and was arrested.

May 23 11:28 Report of a possible intoxicated and speeding driver on highway 16 heading west. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located.

13:09 Report of two males that were possibly intoxicated who were heckling people and acting like jerks. Member attended and the males had left.

May 24 00:33 911 report of an erratic driver on highway 16 heading westbound. Sherwood park was notified.

10:12 Report of a domestic situation. Members attended and it turned out to be a non-issue and the person was cautioned about public mischief.

13:00 Report of someone receiving anonymous annoying texts.

Still under investigation.

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13:03 CRA scam.

13:20 CRA scam.

14:07 CRA scam.

17:01 Report of a neighbour stealing a cat. Members attended and found that the cat was not hers.

20:25 Report from CN police that three youths were attempting to jump on a moving train.

Members attended but could not locate the youths.

May 25 00:46 Member on patrol noticed a vehicle in a parking lot. He queried the vehicle and found that it did not have registration and so was towed.

08:44 Report of a burning truck in the middle of the road in the rural area. Members attended and the vehicle had been completely destroyed by fire. The vehicle was determined to of been stolen out of the Bonneville area. Still under investigation.

09:10 CRA scam.

09:15 Request for a well-being check on a male, as the night before he had an argument and had said that he was going to kill himself. Members located the male asleep at home and said that he had no intentions to harm himself.

11:52 Report of an elderly female wandering in a field by Mundare.

Member attended and located the female who was walking to her daughter’s place.

13:28 CRA scam.

13:33 Report of a vehicle blocking a person’s driveway. Member attended and the vehicle was no longer blocking the driveway.

14:47 Report of a disagreement between a landowner and an energy company.

16:41 A driver is issued a ticket for speeding 50 kph over the speed limit. Mandatory court order was issued.

22:24 Report of a speeding vehicle in Lavoy. However, there was a one-hour time delay so no actions could be taken.

During the week 5 false alarms, 5 false 911 calls, and 68 calls in total for service were made.

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I Fight Authority, Authority Always Wins Sgt Jerry Nutbrown Sorry for quoting a John Cougar-Mellancamp song, but it is fitting. The RCMP members often get asked to do all sorts of things to assist people from arresting an abusive spouse to getting their wayward cat back. Police, Officer Hewitt of Fish and Wildlife, Community Peace Officers Angle and Podoborozny and any Sheriffs or any other enforcement agency that comes through town has to act within an authority. These authorities are usually a specific act, such as the Traffic Safety Act or the Migratory Birds Convention Act. There are other granted authorities and these can come under what is called ‘common law’.

Common law is essentially where there has been an issue in the past, a decision is made by someone with authority over it, and the decision can be deemed common law. This is usually where the issue isn’t specifically addressed in an act, but an interpretation of an act is made, usually by a Judge at some level. This decision can be referenced in the future by others that may have a similar issue. Two people in a relationship and living together as a couple can be considered ‘common law’ if they have been together for a

set period of time. This relationship is then legally recognized which comes with legal rights and obligations.

Now getting to the point of all this, we as Peace Officers have to conduct ourselves within established authorities for us to do something. For example, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides those in Canada certain guarantees such as the freedom of movement. If a person steals your Angry Birds poster, the police can arrest them and restrict their freedom of movement (in a jail cell) or a Justice or Judge can order them held in prison. This is because the Criminal Code of Canada has specific offenses that provide Police and Judges the authority to do this.

The same as an officer using a cell phone while driving. Within the Traffic Safety Act it is against the law for anyone to use a cell phone while driving, however, within the same Traffic Safety Act, officers have an exemption to be able to use it while driving as long as it is for duty reasons. So, this requires me to pull over and stop to call my mother to tell her about the cat I just saved. This not only has me complying with the law, but saves me from getting an earful from her.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, There truly are Angels or Good Samaritan’s among us; especially in the Town of Vegreville.

For the last several years we have witnessed a fellow in our neighborhood & along the walking path on the north side of town.

One might recognize this Good Samaritan with a “picker upper” & “canvas bag” in-hand disposing of papers & garbage strewn about the community.

Many of times, I wanted to personally “THANK” this fellow for cleaning up; however he’s very spontaneous, appearing & disappearing amidst.

Again, I witnessed this same individual whom preservers to clean-up the community without any hesitation.

You honestly deserve a huge THANK YOU, for going above & beyond. Whomever you are, may your demonstration of kindness be recognized and appreciated by others.

Thank you, Sherry Beaudette Name: Megan Smook Occupation: Community Programmer for FCSS Likes: mountains, a cup of coffee Dislikes: sound of chalk on chalkboards, when people recline their seats in an airplane.

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Warrington joins Vegreville Insurance Joe Machney Reporter Dawn Warrington has been in Vegreville all of her life and has been involved in insurance for four years, having gone through the Alberta Insurance council. In her own words, her experience since she has been a part of the Vegreville Insurance team has been nothing but positive.

“I am super excited to join this team! The people here are dynamic and hard-working people and they’ve all been really welcoming since I started here two weeks ago,” Dawn Warrington exclaimed enthusiastically.

Dawn, with her approachable nature and warm will be specializing in offering life insurance, commercial insurance, group benefits, disability insurance, and farm insurance.

Vegreville Pizza is providing free pizza to Fort McMurray evacuees.

CONTINUED from front page “The Bears made a lot of good plays on the mound, Josh Micklich pitched an excellent game, threw out a runner leading off on 3rd, and in the second inning hit a ball that bounced out of play bringing in 2 runs and putting himself on 2nd base.”

“Center Fieldman, Marko Baydala, also played one of his best games that

I’ve seen, hitting well, crossing home plate for a couple of points for the evening, and making some great catches out in centre field to help his team throughout the innings,” Chau concluded.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – June 2, 1926 Pleased with the success of last year’s Plowing Match, the directors of the Exhibition Association have decided upon holding another such event this year. Saturday, 19th of June was the date decided upon but owing to this being Chautauqua week, the date was altered to Saturday, June 12th. The field chosen is on Mr. Chas. Fuller’s farm, 3 ½ miles north of the old fair grounds.

C. Gordon reported at the Board of Trade meeting on behalf of the Committee appointed to interview the Minister of Pubic Works with reference to highway construction west from Vegreville. No assurance of any change in the government’s program had been received. With reference to the construction paralleling the railway between Mundare and Vegreville, the Minister had undertaken to have survey made. Mayor Holden reported that instructions to enforce the law in respect to automobile speeding within the town and particularly in the vicinity of schools, had been given to Const. Rodgers; that a number of offenders had been warned; and that future violations would result in prosecutions.

75 Years Ago – June 4, 1941 The female sex is making further inroads into the business of air transport. Trans-Canada Air Lines is now training four young women here as passenger agents. Their work will be principally handling passengers at airport offices. The move is experimental as far as TCA is concerned, dictated by war conditions. Many of its passenger agents are now in military service. Requirements are common sense, good appearance, ability to meet the public, five foot, seven inches or better in height.

Park Grove Citizens held a farewell party on Monday evening, May 26th in honor of Albert Lorne Cunningham, who is joining up with the RCAF. Gnr. Val Greig arrived on Saturday night to spend a few days with his parents here. He has been stationed at Shilo Camp at Brandon and expects to go overseas very shortly.

A party for Sgmn Jimmy Geddes was held in the Ryley hall to give Jimmy a send off. Jimmy expects to leave on Wednesday to return to Camp Borden for further training.

Miss Mabel Horton, R.N. went to Ponoka on Saturday to join the staff of nurses at the Provincial Mental Hospital.

50 Years Ago – June 2, 1966 Building permits issued to date by the Town of Vegreville amount to $189,250 according to A.A. Cantrill, Secretary – Treasurer. The sum is made up of 12 residences, a fertilizer warehouse, garages and repairs. Last year at this time permits valuing $382,300 had been issued made up of 12 residences, the Bank of Montreal Building and the AGT Tower.

Preliminary steps prior to hard surfacing of several of the streets in Vegreville are being undertaken on 49th street at the moment. The preparation work presently includes the replacement of water lines where necessary and at the conclusion of this step hard surcacing will be carried out.

Leona Doris Schlichta of Andrew was awarded the Warren W. and Ida E. Revely Memorial Gold Award in Household Economics at the University of Alberta Spring Convocation held in Edmonton Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Other district students, graduating this year, to receive special awards during the Convocation include Ruby Doris Swekla of Vegreville, Fist Class Standing Prize in fourth year Education; and Harold Metro Fodchuk of Willingdon who received a First Class Standing Prize in the third year General Programs.

Former Queen Scout of Vegreville, Bill Zuk, principal of the school at Igloolik, NWT, recently received a plaque from Scout headquarters in Ottawa in recognition of scout badge designs which had had submitted.

25 Years Ago – June 4, 1991 The town of Vegreville held its regular meeting on May 13; here are the highlights from that meeting. The cat by law has gone through its second reading. Council requires more information to pass by law for the third and final time. The town of Vegreville has agreed to purchase one ultra container for the paper recycling service provided by the 110 vocational training centre. Lastly, inscriptions to be inlaid into the new sidewalks on main street during phase one are submitted from review from four sources; Michael Tomyn local historian, Vegreville in Review by Michael Tomyn, History of Greater Vegreville by Dr. S. Hardin and Vegreville Observer back issues 1906 onwards.

Officially opening on June 12, 1981 the Alberta Environment Centre (AEC) has been located in Vegreville for 10 years. This week the AEC will celebrate its 10 anniversary. On Thursday, June 7 AEC will host an open house. Everyone is welcome to attend. All visitors can take tours of the facility, view displays, pick up souvenirs, and have some cake and coffee.

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.

Why Are the Islamists Still Attacking the West?

Gwynne Dyer Because most people think of Islamic State, al-Qaeda and their ilk as being crazies motivated solely by hatred, they are not puzzled by recent terrorist attacks on the West like those in Paris, Brussels and Los Angeles. But in the real world, being violent and fanatical does not make you stupid.

The small group of Arab Islamists who started fighting the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 were by 2014 the rulers of a new country of some five million people that they call Islamic State, which suggests that they are clever people who pursue rational strategies. And yet they go on backing terrorist attacks in the West, which no longer seems like a rational strategy.

It was a perfectly sensible strategy once. By the year 2000 the Islamist revolutionaries of the Arab world were close to despair. They had been trying to overthrow the dictators and kings who ruled the Arab countries for a quarter-century, but they had not managed to overthrow a single regime.

It was Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Qaeda, who came up with a new strategy: attack the West.

The ultimate goal was still to come to power in the Arab world, but rather than revolution in the streets the Islamists would now win power by leading a successful guerilla resistance movement against an invasion by infidel foreigners.

This required getting some infidel army to invade a Muslim country, and the obvious choice was the United States. Al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks in New York and Washington in 2001 gave Americans the necessary motivation, and two US invasions followed in rapid succession, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The mass-casualty terrorist attacks against Western targets continued for a long time (Madrid, Bali, London, etc.), presumably in order to give Western countries a reason to keep their troops in the Middle East. But the attacks gradually diminished as Al-Qaeda’s fighters in Iraq came closer to their goal of creating their own state.

The creation of Islamic State and the proclamation of the “Caliphate” in 2014 was the culmination of this long struggle, and it should have ended Islamist terror attacks on the West. Now they have a real state, they are seek ing to expand in Syria and Iraq by military force, and the last thing they

need is Western troops around to make matters more difficult. So why didn’t the attacks on Western countries stop?

The only plausible explanation is the great split in the Islamist movement in 2014, when Islamic State broke away from Al-Qaeda. Since then there has been a ferocious competition between them both for recruits, and for the loyalty of Islamist organisations across the Muslim world. (The main Islamist organisations in both Egypt and Nigeria have switched their allegiance from Al-Qaeda to Islamic State in the past two years).

In this competition, the best and cheapest way of showing that your organisation is tougher, more dedicated, more efficient than the other lot is to kill Westerners in spectacular terrorist attacks. So, for example, Al-Qaeda sponsored the “Charlie Hebdo” attack in Paris in February, 2015, and Islamic State replied with the much bigger attack in Paris last November.

There is no strategic cost in these attacks, since Western and Russian forces are already bombing both Islamic State and Al-Qaeda’s local franchise in Syria, the Nusra Front.

The material cost of the attacks is negligible: neither organisation is devoting even one percent of its resources to them. So they will continue for a while, and the West will just have to deal with them as they occur.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Raelyn Hale of the Smoky Lake ATB presented H. A. Kostash with a cheque for $500. Students who participated in the Junior ATB program received the money and had the opportunity to decide where to spend it. The students involved in the program have chosen to spend the money on audio books that will be placed in the library for all students to use.

Your empty bottles and cans can make a Syrian refugee family’s life full while they escape civil war as these empties will be used to for their sponsorship. A collection will be taken at Vegreville United Church and Vegreville Bottle Depot on July 9.

Smoky Lake ATB donation Alberta small business confidence rebounds six points CFIB Alberta small business confidence gained six points in May to 34.6 according to the Business Barometer index published monthly by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Alberta results are still approximately 24 points below the national average of 58.2, 10 points below any other province, and several points below the lowest mark from the 2008 recession.

“Only time will tell if this is the start of a longer-term trend. Although it looks like entrepreneurs had a bit more of a bounce in their step in May, we are far from sunny days and sunny ways. There’s still a long hill to climb,” said Richard Truscott, CFIB’s VicePresident, Alberta and BC. Despite the small rebound in the overall outlook, 39 percent of small businesses in Alberta still describe the general health of their business as ‘bad’, down three points from April. Only 19 per cent characterize it as ‘good’, up four points from the previous month. Small business hiring plans remain negative, with 33 per cent of owners expecting to cut back and only 8 per cent looking to hire.

Tax and regulatory costs are a major cost constraint for 65 per cent of businesses, up one point from the previous month. Lack of market demand

is also identified by 65 per cent of business owners as their biggest challenge, 45 points higher than any other factor.

“Layering on a new carbon tax scheme is definitely not going to instill confidence among job creators. Moving the small business tax rate down one point would have been a much stronger move if it wasn’t tied to a big tax hike right across the economy,” said Truscott.

On a scale between 0 and 100, an index above 50 means owners expecting their business’ performance to be stronger in the next year outnumber those expecting weaker performance. Normally, the economy is growing at its potential when the index level of between 65 and 75.

The national Business Barometer index is 58.2.

The provincial numbers were: PEI (75.0), British Columbia (67.1), Ontario (65.8), Nova Scotia (63.9), Quebec (60.4), Manitoba (57.7), New Brunswick (57.0), Saskatchewan (51.5) and Newfoundland & Labrador (44.6).

The May 2016 findings are based on 684 responses, collected from a stratified random sample of CFIB members, to a controlled-access web survey.

Data reflect responses received through May 16.

Findings are considered accurate to +\- 3.7 per cent 19 times in 20.

Mannville School News Susan Obigewitch We were very excited to have two students, Crystal Steel and Kendra Lavell, attend ASLC (Alberta Student Leadership Conference) at Centennial High in Calgary this year. This wellplanned event never disappoints the attendee and always finds a way to spark the leadership side of every student. The student days were filled with activities, group tasks, and games, all geared to improve their leadership capacity.

Keynote speakers gave students personal advice on how to make a difference, while peer teaching of the same life lessons took place informally as well. Attendees enjoyed spirit activities, break-out sessions, non-stop food and a Much Music video dance! A-S-L-C- is-hot-to-go!!!

Our school raised an incredible $4,170.00 for the Heart & Stroke Foundation with our Jump Rope for Heart. We need to thank all the elementary students who participated and our community for supporting Jump Rope.

Students from the sports teams will be around after school on June 8th collecting your empty

bottles! If you are unable to be home, please set your bottles out and our students and supervisors will come by and collect from you!

Grade 5s’s will be starting their Wetland Ecosystems unit. They are planning an adventure to Viking to meet with Nathalie Olson, an Education and Outreach Co-ordinator for the Battle River Watershed Alliance on June 7th.

Mannville Preschool Early Registration is Monday, June 6th in the preschool room.

This meeting is just for parents as there will be a children’s orientation in September. Annual General Meeting to follow.

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Smoky Lake Buddy Bench Last semester Mr.Fleming, as part of his leadership work with H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake, decided to talk to Mrs. Romaniuk and Mr. Landers about combining the art class and the shop class to build a “Buddy Bench.” The Buddy Bench is intended for elementary students and students can sit on the bench if they need a “buddy” or someone to play with. Mr. Landers shop class built the bench and Mrs. Romaniuk’s high school art class designed and painted the bench.

Mr.Fleming heard of the idea of a Buddy Bench and thought it would be a great to bring it to H.A.K. The Buddy Bench is used to show leadership. If someone is sitting on it alone it takes a leader to go up to them and start talking or ask them if they want to play. This bench will help kids find a friend when there alone.

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Mundare Registry holds grand opening (L to R) Jamie Burghardt, Irene Talaga, Deputy Mayor Frank Rosypal, Owner Karen Stokowski, Robin DeJong Jarvis, Naiomi Turko, Lisa Cochman, and Ashley Cardinall

Joe Machney Reporter In the afternoon of Thursday, May 26, Mundare Registry Ltd and KC & Co. Insurance held their grand opening celebration as they begin business in a shared office in Mundare. The newly renovated off ice welcomed guests with the fresh smell of pine, wine, cheese, crackers, and friendly company as people of the town of Mundare and surrounding area came to welcome them to the community.

“I think this is a really good facelift for the town, Deputy Mayor Frank Rosypal presents owner Karen Stokowski and I want to thank these with a grand opening plaque guys for picking Mundare to set up their business here,” Deputy Mayor of Mundare Frank Rosypal said.

“Actually, to start it all off we’d have to thank Kwal too, because they started the building in the first place.”

“When I came to Mundare looking to open an insurance agency here, the real estate agent told me that there’s a registry for sale,” Karen Stokowski, owner, said, when asked how she came to set up shop in Mundare. “So I talked to him and he said it’s a good fit. Then the government approved us and literally twenty days later, we were open! So we began by renting a tiny place, slightly bigger than an office room, as a temporary while this building was being developed into what we have around us today.”

“When we started out here, we were all in different offices, and some of us in different buildings as well, so it’s good that we can all be in the same building now, the same home,” Karen continued.

“The town of Mundare has been so welcoming to her, that even the mayor of Mundare, Charlie Gargus, asked how he could help when he heard that she was opening up a business in town. “When I was first looking at opening a registry here, the mayor phoned me and asked how he could help. I have never been approached by anybody in that manner before, and I thought how amazing, they wanted the business. He sought me out to make sure that it was something that I could have happen here. This is a great little community. I have four other offices in other communities and I like this one the best,” she concluded.

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Ford motor company issues safety recall Ford Media Ford Motor Company is issuing one safety recall and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2013-2014 Ford F-150 vehicles in North America to replace their brake master cylinders.

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 271,000 2013-2014 Ford F-150 vehicles to replace brake master cylinders.

In some vehicles, it is possible brake effectiveness could be reduced due to brake fluid leaking from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, increasing the risk of a crash. The brake fluid leak affects brakes to the front wheels only and does not affect rear wheel braking.

Ford is aware of allegations of nine accidents with no injuries, and one alleged injury involving interaction with the vehicle’s brakes but not associated with an accident.

Affected vehicles include certain 20132014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines built at Dearborn Truck Plant, Aug. 1, 2013 through Aug. 22, 2014; and Kansas City Assembly Plant, Aug. 1, 2013 through Aug. 31, 2014. There are 270,873 vehicles affected including 225,012 in the United States and federalized territories, 43,682 in Canada and 402 in Mexico.

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder at no cost to the customer.

Additionally, dealers will replace the

brake booster if they find leaks from the brake master cylinder.

Ford issues safety compliance recall for certain 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles to replace seatback trim cover for secondrow seat Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for five 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles to replace the seatback trim cover for the left-side second-row seat and to install a tether cover bezel. In certain vehicles, the trim cover used for the second row was intended for the China market. As a result, the center tether anchor is covered by the trim cover.

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this issue.

Affected vehicles include five 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles built at Oakville Assembly, Sept. 24-25, 2015.

All are located in the United States.

Dealers will inspect and replace the seatback trim cover for the left-side second-row seat and install a tether cover bezel at no cost to the customer.

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The changing face of Canada’s farm industry Troy Media Mapping the evolution of Canada’s farm industry is not as simple as just examining the numbers. Every five years, Canada’s federal government asks us to provide details on who lives in our household. The demographic information is used to guide decisions ranging from school planning to transportation infrastructure to government transfers.

Among the census questions is one that asks if you intend to sell agricultural produce. This may strike you as unimportant because 98 per cent of you will answer ‘No.’ However, it allows Statistics Canada to determine if you are a farmer. If you answer ‘Yes,’ you are directed to complete the Census of Agriculture on your farm operation.

The information gathered helps to characterize Canada’s contemporary agricultural sector, including the total number of farmers and farms.

And a look beyond the basic numbers reveals a sector that is increasingly diverse.

The definition of a farmer and a farm is based on the potential ability and desire to sell agricultural products. It does not include a minimum sales criterion. Before 1991, such a threshold had to be met. And it still does in the United States, where a census farm is any operation that normally generates at least $1,000 of agricultural produce.

In Canada, however, farmers and the farms they operate are self-identified with potentially minimal sales.

The all-encompassing definition of a farm permits a measurement of total agricultural production. Someone who self-identifies as a farmer will be asked to detail the inputs used (i.e. time spent on farm work and area of land cropped) and the outputs produced (i.e. inventory of crops and livestock).

Thus, total production of a commodity such as potatoes includes the volume sold by large full-time operators to major processors and those sold by individuals to friends and family.

Determining aggregate measures such as total production or farmland area requires measuring all potential farmers and farms.

However, there are cautions with using such a broad definition of a farm for other purposes.

The 2016 census will likely reveal a continuation of a trend noted over the

last 50 years: a decline of about 10 per cent in the number of farm operators and farms over the last five years between censuses. Assuming the trend continues, there are fewer than 200,000 farms in Canada and approximately 275,000 farmers running these farms.

Another trend likely to continue will be the growth in the number of commercial farms with sales greater than $250,000. In addition to its share of the total number of farms, the absolute number will have increased to approximately 50,000. Hence, the decline in the number of farms and farmers will largely be associated with demise of small commercial operations and not those with sales greater than $250,000.

The increase in the number of large commercial farms and the number of small part-time farmers reflects a growing diversity in the farm sector. Two generations ago, the countryside was fairly homogenous with single full-time farmers operating farms that supported single families.

Now, many farmers can be involved in a single farm, and a single farmer can run several farms.

At the same time, approximately half of the farmers have full-time work off the farm.

The all-encom-

passing definition of a farmer requires us to be cautious when interpreting the total numbers and averages associated with those numbers. Totals will likely be lower than the last census but the number of farmers with meaningful agricultural production, and to which farm policy is targeted, are likely to grow.

Given the large and likely growing number of very small farm operators, average performance measures will be distorted if we use the aggregate numbers to assess the health of the sector.

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Vegreville Community Health and Well-being Survey Joe Machney Reporter With only four days remaining, it is the intention of the Impact Vegreville Committee to get more people interested in the University of

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, Remember the days of cassette tapes? You know those things that came between the 8-track and the CD. Well I have literally hundreds of them and I don't know what to do with them all.

Were talking thousands of hours of Billy Joel, Madonna, U2 and the Beatles, to name a few.

Throwing them out seems like a downright crime. Today I have everything on my MP3 player so the tapes just sit in the closet taking up space. I can't bring myself to toss them since I spent most of my allowance on them growing up. My parents are lucky. They saved all their 45 records from their youth and put them in a gorgeous jukebox that they can still listen to every day.

But my generation, the one with cassette tapes, is left out in the cold. Is there anything I can do with them or are they destined to sit in my closet forever?

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Carry: It seems like some

things become classics and others just become obsolete. The hard part is trying to guess which ones will be the classics.

Cash: Take vinyl records, for

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example. Like you stated, the 45 rpm records of the 50's and 60's became nostalgic, synonymous with the "Do-Wop" era. However, most of my records from the 70's barely get an offer at a yard sale.

Carry: Neither do my 8-track tapes!

Cash: It's not just music mediums though. All kinds of electronics and related items are becoming obsolete. Videotapes have been replaced by DVD's, Blue-Ray or online viewing.

Carry: And when it comes to TV's, everyone today wants the latest high definition sets.

Cash: However, that doesn't mean there isn't a market for your cassette tape collection. You may

be surprised to learn that there is a collector for practically everything, even those items bought with your hard earned allowance.

Carry: If your tapes are originals and not copies, then take out a short ad in your newspaper. There may be someone right in your area who collects them. You could be surprised at the number of calls you get.

Cash: Fortunately, cassette tapes are not completely obsolete just yet. Most used cars are still equipped with a cassette deck to play your collection.

Carry: And remember the bright side. At least you didn't spend your allowance on Betamax videos.

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Reader Humor Lessons Learned

Before CD's and MP3's, vinyl records were all the craze. But why did they come in three speeds: 78 rpm, 33-1/3 rpm and 45 rpm?

While some of the reasoning had to do with sound quality, most was a result of marketing. The 78's were the standard up until the late 1940's when Columbia mass released their 33-1/3 rpm "Microgroove" system. The 12" record held more music and became the new standard. However, at the same time RCA developed the 45 rpm record that was only 7" in diameter. It became the popular choice for releasing single songs.

My co-worker and I are music teachers and were traveling to a conference together recently.

About an hour into the trip, I pulled out a map and completely unfolded it across the dashboard.

Its size was quite obnoxious.

After finding our route, I then struggled to refold it back to its original shape. After several failed attempts, I was convinced it wasn't possible. As my desperation grew, my co-worker finally pulled the car over to help. He grabbed the map and like magic folded it perfectly into its original form.

"That's amazing" I told him, "How did you do that?"

"I've had a lot of practice," he smiled at me. "As a kid I played the accordion!"

(Thanks to Alvin M.)

Staying Hip With the advances in technology, most of us need a technical dictionary to keep up with the lingo.

Previous generations used terms such as "record" or "cassette" to describe the medium. Today, the lingo is far more encrypted using abbreviations like CD, DVD or MP3. While most of us recognize the term "Compact Disk" (CD), fewer know the term "Digital Versatile Disk", formerly "Digital Video Disc" (DVD). And for those not aware, MP3 stands for MPEG1 (Moving Picture Experts Group) Audio Layer 3. It's a good thing they shortened that!

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Advertise your rental property here for as little as $7.95 per week!

3 Bdrm Townhouse, $1090/ mo. available immediately.

Call Dave at 780-632-0321 or 780-932-0041 Innisfree – 2 bdrm – top floor $700 month, $300 utilities; large fenced yard w/garden. shared laundry w/plenty of access. Phone: Tracey 780885-3759 after 4 p.m.

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BASEMENT SUITE FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, FREE LAUNDRY. CALL: 780722-3608

Custodial help wanted – Monday to Friday 3.5 hours per day. Fax resume: to 780632-3111 or phone 780-6322647 after 6 p.m.

GARAGE SALE @ SANDY BEACH, 123 Sandy Beach Avenue. June 3, 4 & 5.

Directions: 8 mi. North of Hwy 45 on secondary Hwy 860; through campsite; first left after the dumpsters. From Two Hills go west on Hwy 45 to Hwy 29/860 Junction North and about 8 miles. (look for signs and Orange arrow markers)

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Heat and water included.

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Vegreville – 1 to 4 Bdrm homes, 2 to 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, References. PH: 780-658-2504 3+1 Bdrm Family Home – Vegreville. Large fenced yard.

Sunroom. Attached garage. $1500/mo. $1500 D/D. Phone Jason 780-632-8882

Beautiful Executive 2 Storey, 3 Bdrm Home available immediately in Vegreville. Ideal for mature couple. $1800/mo plus utilities. Call Larry 780699-1869 2 Bedroom 4 Plex, 5 appliances, N/P, N/S, rent $900, damage deposit $900. Call 780632-1020 or 780-363-2132

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SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB alert for seniors! Bathroom falls can be fatal. Safe Step Walk-In Tub, approved by Arthritis Foundation, therapeutic jets, less than 4” step-in, wide door, anti-slip floors, American made.

Installation Included. Call 800-379-6390 for $750 off For Sale: 2 air condition units. One is remote controlled. Both like new. For more information call 587280-3376 Bell piano. Complete set of 8 western hotel ware dishes.

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Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1961or 780-632-1104 For Sale: Registered yearling red angus bulls.

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MACHINERY 36’ John Deere 1600 Deep tillage cultivator w/harrows; 42’ John Deere 1000 field cultivator w/harrows; 20’ Riteway Rock rake 2 – hydraulic motor & hydraulic lift wings; 84’ Brandt sprayer (PT) 830 gal tank – hyd pump with foam markers – above 4 items $2500 each. Also a 546 Rockomatic Rock picker P.T.O. run & hyd lift $3500. 6 – 6’ Inland packers – offers.

Owner Is Retiring. Phone 780-632-7934 after 8 p.m.

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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. 780-922-5999 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.

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2006 Honda Pilot 6 passen-

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780-994-3005 1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T,

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4x4. Good for farm. $1500.

Phone 780-994-3005 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body

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 780764-2139

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 2008 Ford Crew Cab ½ Ton Short Box. Fully loaded. 250K. Asking $4200.

Very Good Condition.

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CARD OF THANKS ROMANIUK The family of the late Victor Romaniuk would like to thank the staff at the Vegreville Care Centre for the excellent care given to him over the years. Thanks to the Autumn Rose Funeral home for their professional help and compassion. Special thanks to Father John from the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville for the service. Also, a thank you to the pallbearers, choir, cantor and to the church ladies for preparing the lovely meal. Thank you to our friends, relatives, and neighbors, for the calls, cards, flowers, food and memorial donations. Also, thank you to all who attended the funeral service.

Sincerely, Wesley, Ron and Families

15th Annual Hockey Draft Grand Prize Winner A prize of $1000 was awarded to Travis Wowdzia by Sarah Marcaccio, secretary of the Crisis Association of Vegreville.

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MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

SOLDAN, Heather September 15, 1946 – May 24, 2014 Where Are You This Moment?

Only in my dreams You are missing but you are always A heart beat from me.

I’m now lost without you I don’t know where you are.

Cold emptiness lies before me Now you’re so far away.

In the darkness of my dreaming The light of you will stay If I could be closer beside you If I could be where you are If I could reach out and touch you.

Is there a way I can find you?

Is there a sign I should know?

Is there a road I could follow?

To bring you back home To me.

Love You & Miss You Allan

HAYES, Neil (Nelly) June 04, 2009 For all you were to me in life And all the joy you brought, Your memory is with me In every single thought.

The pain I felt at losing you Will never go away, But knowing that You’re in my heart Helps me through each day.

When you were here I always felt That nothing could go wrong, You’re still my inspiration And your memory keeps me strong.

And though my heart is heavy It’s also full of love, And that’s enough to comfort me While you’re in Heaven above.

Missing your shoulder to lean on And your hand to hold.

Love Always, Sharon

BEAUDETTE, Terry In loving memory of our brother and uncle who passed away May 28, 2015 I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.

I’m following the path God has laid you see.

I took His hand when I heard his call.

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found the peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys, A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, O yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.

God wanted me now; He set me free.

You will always be remembered and loved.

Love Richard, Jerry, Shirley Anne (Bill) and Megan

HEWKO, Frank In Loving Memory Of Frank Hewko 1931 – 1991 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 25 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.

We have cried so many tears Since the day you left We would have loved to say goodbye That’s a sadness we have kept.

You were a wonderful Husband and Father Who left us way too fast Our short time with you we have cherished Our beautiful memories will need to last.

Our Love, Elizabeth & Betty Lou

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OBITUARY

MARKO, Steve February 13, 1927 – May 21, 2016 It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of Steve Marko of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Beauvallon on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 89 years. His pain and suffering now leaves him to rest.

Steve is survived by his loving family, two sons Brian and Terry (Heather); two grandsons Chad and Cameron; three sisters Rose Kestner, Olga George and Neda (Tony) Kliparchuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Steve was predeceased by his wife Pauline; his parents Andrew and Annie Marko; seven brothers and eight sisters.

A Private Family Funeral Service was held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “STARS” or “Tofield Long Term Care Centre.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800.

GEORGINA GILDA BAUER Georgina Gilda Bauer passed away in Vegreville Long Term Care on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the age of 84.

“Georgie” was born in Dakin/Atmore, Alberta on June 3, 1931. She leaves to mourn her passing seven loving children; Beverley (Rick) Saruk, Brian Bauer (Celeste Sadoway), Brenda Legere (Al Mauthe), Arlene (Rick) Payne, Karen (Doug) Sturm, Roxanne (Colin) Keith, Andrea (Dan) McRobb, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. Georgie was predeceased by her husband (Bernard), her parents (Henry and Angeline Dakin), her grandson (Lee) and 16 siblings.

A Mass Of Christian Burial was held at St Martin’s Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta on Monday, May 30, 2016 with Father Michael Schumacher officiating. Interment followed at Vermilion Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Vegreville Long Term Resident Council and designate for bingo.

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ZYLA In Loving Memory of Ernie Zyla 1936 – 2001 Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Your memories live forever To us you have not gone away Nor have you traveled far Just entered God’s eternal home and left the gate ajar.

Forever in our hearts Lois, children and grandchildren

OBITUARY VINNISH, Albert Joseph September 30, 1924 - June 6, 2010 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather I Am With You Still I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still- do not weep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the Morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft stars that shine At night Do not think of me as goneI am with you still - in each new dawn Loved and remembered always, Lois and all your family

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BAYNE, Donald May 22, 1947 – May 28, 2016 Surrounded by his loving family Don passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in the Cardiology Unit of the University Hospital. Don leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Sylvia; two daughters, Adel Otto (Wolfgang) and Christy Luimes (John); five grandchildren, Alex, Emily, Cameron, Nicholas, and Evan; two brothers Owen and Robert; two sisters Shari and Valerie. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., at the Vegreville Alliance Church.

WILSON, Maxine 1926 – 2016 Maxine passed away very peacefully on May 24, 2016 at the age of 90.

Mom was born March 4, 1926 in Simpson, SK. She married John Wilson August 16, 1952. Together they raised their family in Meadow Lake, Regina and Landis, SK. Mom moved to Vegreville after dad died in 1992 to be closer to family, especially her perfect granddaughters. Besides her husband John, she was predeceased by her perfect grandson Mitchell (1988) and her loving son Ken (1997).

Mom is survived by her daughters Marlys (Jeff) Massey, Mary Lea Wilson; her daughter-in-law Ruby Wilson; her lovely granddaughters Stephanie (Justin) Porter, Kate (Travis) Hovland and Colleen (Nathan) McEntee; her great granddaughter Hazel McEntee; sisters Yvonne Fuhrmann, Ravae Hill; sister-in-law Isobelle Kelly; brother-in-law Bill Wilson; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

At Mom’s request cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to Kidsport, Vegreville. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

OBITUARY ZABRICK, Anne (nee Lamash) November 10, 1928 – May 28, 2016 The family of Anne Zabrick (Lamash) are saddened by her sudden death on May 28, 2016 at the age of 87 years.

She leaves to mourn her two daughters, Marie Andrews of Blackfalds, AB. and Michelle Zabrick of Edmonton. Her son, William Zabrick of Andrew and fiancée Joyce. Her son and daughter in law Stan and Kellie Zabrick of Andrew.

Her son, Micheal Zabrick of Redwater; twelve grandchildren and four great-grand children; two brothers Fred Lamash and Eugene (Evelyn) Lamash of Andrew; sister in law Jean Lamash; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Nick, son in law Peter Andrews, parents Joseph and Jane Lamash; brothers Mike and Lawrence and sister Sophie (Victor) Ewanowich; sister in law Lillian Lamash.

A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, AB. with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Protectorate of The Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church – Krakow with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Protectorate of The Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church – Krakow.”

To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800 Yarosloski, Cindy Helen Cindy Helen Yarosloski from Andrew, Alberta passed on May 22, 2016 while at the Eagle Hill Lodge, Willingdon, Alberta at the age of 77 years.

Cindy was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on September 2, 1939 to John and Pearl Sytko, she was the youngest of 11 children and grew up in the town of Willowbrooke.

She is survived by two sons Michael and his wife Patricia, grandchildren John, Ashley, and Kyle, and great grandchildren Nathan, Logan, Emily, Michael, Jada, and Emily; and John and his wife Joan, grandchildren, Sherrie and Barbie, great grandchildren Monty, Mike, Braeden, and Salina.

Cindy was pre-deceased by her husband John Yarosloski.

Cindy decorated the world around her with acts of kindness, an abiding love and care for her family and friends, and a devotion to her church and god.

She spent many years in service to the Vegreville Victim’s Services Unit where she forged enduring relationships with people she helped, but was best known for the cookie platters and Christmas cakes she gave out, and the culinary creations that blessed the tables of so many. She will be forever remembered, and forever missed.

A Memorial Service was held on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smoky Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church, Smoky Lake, Alberta with Pastor Toby Wong officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Church Cemetery.

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International Vyshyvanka Day

Teresa Makowecki The Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League from Holy Trinity Church supports the International Vyshyvanka Day which was held this year on May 19.

Through a grass roots initiative in Ukraine, the third Thursday of May has been designated the International Vyshyvanka Day. This day is a wonderful opportunity for Ukrainians, those of Ukrainian heritage and friends of Ukraine around the world, to wear a vyshyvanka (embroidered shirt) to demonstrate their pride in Ukrainian culture and heritage and to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

Canada is one of 50 countries around the world in which Ukrainians take part in the International Vyshyvanka Day

Man shot in Chipman Cpl. Sharon Franks On May 27, 2016 at approximately 3:20 P.M. the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP were called to Chipman, Alberta where a man had reportedly been shot while standing outside of a residence on 48th avenue in the village.

The man suffered serious injuries as a result of the shooting. He was transported to a hospital in Edmonton where is in stable condition and is receiving treatment.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are in the early stages of this investigation but this does not appear to be a random act. RCMP are looking for anyone who may have information about this offence.

If you have information about this shooting or any other information, please contact the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-992-6100. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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It’s the last week of May and what a week it was!

New Myrnam School Our Peer Support Program wrapped up their year with a fantastic pizza party!

The Grade 3-5 members, led by Mrs. Krahn & Mrs. Dolejsi, have learned about how to support each other and their fellow peers in many different ways. This program is definitely one that the students look forward to once a week!

The NMS students had a few informative presentations this week: A representative from Servus Credit Union spoke to the Calm class about finance (savings and loans), making your money work for you and debt management.

We also had former NMS graduate, Ryley Gallant, come to speak

to the students on the ‘Post-Secondary Transition’. She spoke to them about her experience of being a ‘first-year’ student at the U of A coming from a small town, about the courses she was enrolled in and how she managed the workload, finance and what to expect, and life while living in residence.

The grade 3/4 class was visited

by another former graduate of NMS, Eric Dupuis, who talked to the students about an experience of a lifetime. Eric took part in an International Business Studies course where he found himself learning about life and business in China. The grade 3/4s have been sending and receiving letters, emails and video messages to students in Taiwan and Eric’s presentation was a perfect fit.

The students learned about the differences in the Chinese lifestyle as compared to ours, the assortment of food and how to count to ten in Chinese!

Eric also visited the grade 6 social class where he spoke on the differences between Canadian and Chinese citizenship and democracy.

Our Library’s AR (Accelerated Reading) Program awarded the grand prize winner with a pizza party. All year long, students and staff have been reading and taking AR quizzes to add points to their respective house teams (acronym: R E A D). The high point team was Errol (1293.3), Arlington (1234.4), Dormer (1232.0) and Rossmore (1162.8). Well done everyone!!

The Students’ Union organized a homeroom challenge where the costume theme was their choice. There were a few formals, beach wear, inside-out, comfy pajamas and the winning homeroom was grade 6 with the western theme!

The Barons Track team performed its best at SPAA on May 18th with five of its members that proceeded to Zone level on May 25th. Out of all the teams at Zones, NMS ranked 4th overall with three members (Hannah Dupuis, Brett Bannister and Ian Cusack) heading to Provincials on June 3 & 4 in Edmonton where they will compete alongside the province’s best track athletes!!! Way to Go Barons!!!

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Pryvit 2016 delivers

Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance sings O’Canada, Shche ne vmerla Ukraina at Pryvit 2016 at Vegreville Social Centre on May 19. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance performs Tropotianka (Transcarpathian)at Pryvit 2016 at Vegreville Social Centre on May 19. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) As usual, the Hopak won the audience over with their energetic performance at Pryvit 2016 at Vegreville Social Centre on May 19. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance performs Karpatskyi Pryvitania at Pryvit 2016 at Vegreville Social Centre on May 19. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Ukrainian dancing expresses so much joy. Ukrainian folklore and traditions are preserved best through quality entertainment. Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Pryvit 2016 danced in with ingenious dance performances on May 19 at the Vegreville Social Centre.

The evening opened with all dancers singing, O’Canada which was followed by Shche ne vmerla Ukraina. The event continued on with dance performances where graceful dance sets and sprightly dances were greeted with whistles, cheers and screams from the audience. Citizens commented that the dancers were light on their feet while they achieved a good sense of rhythm in each performance.

Performers received awards at the end for perfect attendance and other achievements during the year of dancing.

Pryvit is the year-end performances from a season of dedicated efforts of the talented instructors, Kelsey and Paul Olijnyk, parent volunteers, volunteers and Sandra Ling, President and the Executive Board and all the dancers who took many steps to achieve these polished dance performances. And of course, all the citizens who attended this event and motivated these dancers to be the best they can be and Alberta Foundation of the Arts and the many other supporters.

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Popowich’s entertainment rocks!

Richard and Deborah perform their Rock ‘n Roll Comedy Show on May 17 to the residents and their families at Heritage House. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Richard Popowich speaks to the residents at Heritage House during Richard and Deborah’s performance on May 17. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Laughter coupled with music is indeed the best remedy for people.

Smiles were a common sight for Heritage House’s residents on May 17 during the Richard and Deborah Popowich’s Rock n’ Roll Show.

This group took on the roaring 20’s with a sentimental song and then they jumped in with two World War II songs from the 40’s.

The song, Mr. Sandman was performed with a delightful melody in it. Other tunes really took the boogie in style.

The Popowich’s performed classic cover songs of Rock Around the Clock and Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes and Jailhouse Rock.

This group kept their performance interactive while they used the residents’ and their families’ names and requested the audience to sing-along and participate.

After each song, these performers told a story and a joke. Richard and Deborah are a professional group based in the Red Deer area. This couple was married in 1982 and they raised four daughters. They said they spend 99% of their time together and people wonder how they can do it. This couple said their secret is they go out together. Richard goes out on Tuesday and Deborah goes out on Thursday.

A family member of a resident, Sylvia Ostayowich said that she found the Popowich’s entertainment tremendous. “We hired this group at Heritage House two-years-ago and they always do a supreme job.”

A resident, Walter Kassian said he really liked the Popowich’s Show. “I enjoyed the music, Richard’s jokes and the way he spoke to the people in the audience.”

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Fall prevention presentation lands safely Rosanne Fortier One out of every three seniors over the age of 65 and one of every two seniors over the age of 80 will fall once-a-year. If you fall once, you are more likely to fall again. But falls are not a normal part of aging! In 2011, out of all the hospital’s admissions in Alberta, 79% are because of falls, 95% of hip fractures are the result of a fall and 40% of nursing home’s residents are there because of a fall! Then 50% of emergency department visits are due to falls. These were some of the facts presented by Chris Jardine, Assisted Manager for Emergency Services at the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Information Presentation on falls and falling of seniors at Vegreville Senior Sunshine Club on May 24.

Jardine began by asking the attendees all the cause of falls which they said were loose rugs, lack of concentration because the person has too much on their mind, not being careful when going up or down stairs, ice conditions, loose gravel and improper footwear, reactions from taking new medications, existing medical conditions, and leg strength. “If you have one or more of these things, you’re chances of falling can increase,” Jardine said.

“Ways you can prevent yourself or people you know from falling are check your medications, stay active and exercise so your body and legs don’t get weaker. If you don’t use your muscles, you lose them. Then watch your steps and pay attention to what you are doing, keep pathways, halls and stairways well-lit and free of clutter. Make sure there are no loose wires and cords around and if there is, these should be wrapped together. It’s so essential to pay

attention to your surroundings in your home, yard, or any paths that you walk on. Every place you go to, watch for cracks, uneven surfaces, and items on the sidewalks, roads or floors.

“Also, if you noticed that you’re feeling dizzy when you are walking, you should report that to your doctor or phone the new Health Link number which is 811 and tell them your situation. Dizziness can cause a lot of falls and shouldn’t be taken lightly,” Jardine explained.

It was noted that a person should have their eyes checked every year, wear boots and shoes that fit properly and support your feet and have good grips and soles and are closed with supported heels.

Also, make sure to tie your shoelaces at all times. Don’t rush and do too many things at once.

To get up after you fall, don’t move if it hurts too much. If you can, phone for help. If you aren’t injured too much, look for a sturdy piece of furniture. Then roll onto your side, crawl over to a chair or piece of sturdy furniture and form a kneeling position, put your arms up onto the seat of the chair, and bring one knee forward.

Then place that foot on the floor, push up with your arms and legs and pivot your bottom around. Next, sit down and rest before trying to move.

It was explained that if you find someone who has fallen and you pull them up from behind; this is risky to yourself for your back and the person could pull you down and you could fall. If they are in any pain, don’t move them; call 911. If you must help them up; always ask their permission first if they are conscious.

Daniel Andrews, paramedic for Vegreville EMS, assisted Jardine with this presentation which was also presented at Homestead Seniors’ Lodge and Heritage House on May 24 and at Lion’s Golden Villa and Vegreville Manor on May 26.

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Super sunshine sale

Rosanne Fortier Obtaining a bargain always brings sunshine into people’s lives. Vegreville Seniors Sunshine Club/Flea Market on May 14 after-effects carried additional sunshine into citizens’ lives because this sale wasn’t profit-driven.

At this sale, people toured the centre and gained awareness of all the Sunshine Club has

to offer. Anyone 50 years-old can join the Sunshine Club. The centre has many intergenerational programs and it opens

its door to other organizations so they can use their facility.

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St. Mary’s Class of 2016 will transform the world Rosanne Fortier True heroes stand up for what’s right, even if it isn’t popular. St. Mary’s Class of 2016’s extraordinary students have used their talents and time for humanitarian efforts for the community and the world. On May 27, all 35 graduates resembled celebrities in their elegant attires at St. Mary’s Graduation Ceremony at Vegreville Social Centre.

Similar to their theme, Enhanted Forest, the graduates’ lives will continue to be bright for themselves and the world through their positive spirits and steadfast characters. At their ceremony, they had a quote by Ayn Rand, “The question isn’t: who is going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me.”

Bailey opened the ceremony with her well-versed vocal performance of O’Canada.

Keaton Kisilevich, Justin Holyk, and Triefen Pesaruk were the Masters of Ceremony where they said in these 12 successful years, their teachers and parents have shaped them into the people they are today. Then they filled the brief intermission periods with anecdotes.

Mayor Myron Hayduk entered the platform then after the intermission and presented congratulations on behalf of Vegreville Town Council, staff and the citizens of Vegreville.

Hayduk said the graduates are a prime example of how people can achieve goals through hard work. “Look at all your parents have gone through to get you to this state. It is not the size of the gift you get that determines how much your parents care about you.

“Nowadays, I believe young people have more opportunities with all the technology out there. But you need to remember that whatever you choose as a career, you shouldn’t just look at the money side of it but instead you should do what makes you happy. We don’t just need doctors and scientists but we also need laborers and farmers.”

Honorable MLA Jessica Littlewood’s address advised

graduates to look forward to their plans and a future that is just beginning. “You are thinking about what part of this great Province of Alberta you want to build. When you decide what you want to be, stay true to yourself and let who you want to be, be what drives you.

Your teachers and family are there to support you and help you dream those bigger dreams than you ever thought possible. Occasionally, opportunity will knock and it’s not something we ever thought would happen or what we thought we were looking for but when those moments happen, you need to welcome them. Life is about expecting the unexpected and embracing it when it happens.”

Following this, Trustee, Mrs. Charlene Melenka gave a heartfelt speech as she said that she always liked a website that said that humans are build to learn from struggles and by making mistakes.

“As humans, we should embrace life and challenges. Don’t worry that it isn’t good enough or it isn’t perfect whether whatever it is that you choose, work, school, life or love. Embrace the fears; trying something new even if it is very fearful. You have so many new moments coming where you will have to make adult choices. But the most rewarding experiences can began as a challenge.

Grow and learn from experiences because if you are making mistakes, you are making new things. Try new things, you will be learning and pushing yourself and you will be changing the world.”

Dr. Lorraine Court, Director of Central Learning Services said that the students will never be alone in life but they will always be a part of God’s

design to live in family. “This is a time to embrace all those around you and thanking them for helping you to achieve this milestone. You have done a lot to get here, but in all things, God has been present. Pope Francis said the world tells us to see success, power and money. God tells us to seek humanity, service and love. During your new journey, remember that life sometimes begins at the end of your comfort zone.

But always keep in your hearts, the moral compass and teachings you received as students at St. Mary’s School. The theme for EICS this year was where is Jesus and that Jesus is right here, right now. Yes, Jesus will always be with you in your new journey.”

Principal, Mrs. Thiessen was invited to go forth next as the students said she made a positive impact on them by being involved in all their lives.

Principal Thiessen created little gift bags for each of the students to remind them of her speech. She used humor to transmit her messages but her serious note told the graduates that they don’t need to always know where they are going but they need to have drive and ambition in their lives. She advised them not to allow societal pressures and temptations take them away from their faith while she said they were all extraordinary human beings who shouldn’t do what’s easy or common.

God made all the graduates to make a difference to the people who need it in the world. Make good decisions and know that you are loved.

Then Brother Roger led the people with grace. Twisted Sister’s Catering prepared the luxurious supper which

Two car bang up In the early afternoon of Tuesday, May 31, a two vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of 57 Ave and 50 street between a compact hybrid car and a minivan. The minivan was headed into the centre of town from the North while the green car was driving west along 57.

Apparently the hybrid ran the stop sign, hit the van and spun out causing the minivan to drive off the street and onto a front yard. According to EMS, both drivers were not seriously injured, but one was transported to the hospital as a precaution.

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Wendy Brook Bursary Concert treatment

Rosanne Fortier To acclaim and share the talents of the performers, Wendy Brook Festival presented their bursary finale concert at Vegreville Manor on May 4. Bursary presenters and residents were treated to classy and well-versed folk, pop and musical theatre style vocal performances and a trumpet instrumental piece.

The money from the bursaries these performers received will be used to pay for educational music (instrumental and choral) and theatrical summer camps and workshops of up to a week’s duration located in various parts of the province including centers such as St. Paul, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.

Wendy Brook Bursary Awards were awarded to these performers. Cassidy Zahar received the Nawrot Bursary, Dylan Vadnais (Vegreville Lions Club Bursary), Julia Doljesi (Woodwynn Farm Bursary from John and Terry Kubin), Barbara Rybchuk received the Derek Fox Financial Bursary, Shade Clark (Viola BraunFox Bursary), Brooklyn Doljesi was presented with the Dan and Li Giebelhaus Bursary, Jennifer Deforest will receive the Heather Soldan Memorial but Jennifer couldn’t attend the concert, April Siggelkow received the Perogies and Jam Bursary, Cally Austin, Amber Austin and Josie Lutzak (Wendy Brook Festival Bursary) and Clayden Lutzak was presented with Maddigan Chrysler Bursary.

“The Wendy Brook Music Festival committee looks forward to another successful season in its upcoming 38th year,” Anna Tomya, Chair of Wendy Brook Festival said.

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Core Services Review Continued from last week News Advertiser Finance: The Finance unit is headed by the Finance Manager, and has five clerks with assigned responsibilities for payroll (and cemetery), utilities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting support. It is noted that the Director has responsibility for budget, while the Manager has responsibility for Audit. This is not a standard separation of responsibilities, and means that a higher than normal responsibility for some accounting functions is distributed as a responsibility to the Director.

Benchmarking of finance departments reveals the following information for comparables: • Five of the seven benchmarked municipalities reported having a Finance Manager. Other comparables have a dedicated Director of Finance without a subordinate manager.

• The six staff in the Town dedicated to finance and accounting functions benchmark as large relative to comparable municipalities. We, consider Vegreville’s finance and accounting group to have 1 full time employee more than would be considered standard.

• Reception and switchboard functions would be considered standard functions within corporate services in benchmarked municipalities. Vegreville’s finance group is currently doing front desk reception, but not switchboard. It is noted, however, that the switchboard function varies by municipality with the adoption of leading practices including automated switchboard functions.

Council Decision: The current staff complement of a Finance Manager and five clerk positions is reduced by one position. Motion was defeated with one councillor voting against.

Current Finance staff takes on responsibility for switchboard functions. Motion was carried.

The Town adopt a strategy to address workload associated with switchboard functions. Motion Carried.

Human Resources: The HR Coordinator role is not common among benchmarks. Only two of

the seven benchmarked municipalities reported having a comparable position.

The position of Human Resources Coordinator was a new addition to the Town of Vegreville in 2014. The position was subsequently vacated in late 2015.

The Core Services Review provides the following finding: • It was identified that understanding of the role of the HR Coordinator, and use of the HR coordinator was not standard of well defined amongst the Town’s managers. The role description that many provided would be more consistent with an analyst than a coordinator.

Managers were reluctant to lose control over hiring and labour relations matters.

• During the Core Services Review, it was identified that current HR practices show opportunities for improvement.

• It is our assessment that the HR Coordinator role, as executed by the Town, was ineffective. The individual in this role was not effectively engaged by the organization in core HR functions or addressing identified HR deficiencies.

It is our assessment that the size and culture of the organization, at this time, does not support the need for a full-time HR professional.

Council Decisions: The Town eliminate the position of HR Coordinator. Carried unanimously.

Consulting support be engaged to review HR practices and to ensure that templates, tools and processes are in place to support HR functions. Carried unanimously.

Administrative HR responsibilities be assigned to a staff member in the Finance/ Accounting area; likely the Payroll Clerk, to address HR records management and associated duties. Carried unanimously.

Municipal Enforcement: Municipal Enforcement provides enforcement of municipal bylaws and Provincial Acts for the Town of Vegreville.

The organization unit also provides con-

tracted services to a number of municipalities, including: Andrew, Mundare, Willingdon, Ryley, Holden and Tofield.

Vegreville has previously provided services to Two Hills, Mannville and Minburn (Village). Vegreville currently employs two Community Peace Officers (CPOs), and three clerks. Clerks are allocated as 2.5 full time employee to the RCMP, and 0.5 full time employee to municipal enforcement.

Benchmarking and financial analysis provide the following findings: • Six benchmarked municipalities each reported having one CPO. Vegreville therefore, has a larger compliment of CPOs than benchmarked.

• With salary, benefit, and training costs considered, it is our assessment that current contracts offset less than 50% of the total costs associated with employing as additional CPO. • 2014 expenditure data shows that expenditures for benchmarked municipalities on bylaw enforcement is substantially less than Vegreville’s expenditures in this area.

• The number of clerks appears to be reasonable, and consistent with benchmarked municipal standards.

During interviews, some issues were identified with the operation of Vegreville’s Municipal Enforcement unit. These included: • The unit lacks a clearly documented organizational structure with hierarchy and a senior resource with management responsibility.

• The CPOs have not provided adequate support to Planning and Development. This lack of support creates issues with enforcing municipal planning bylaws, and for the safety of P & L staff.

Senior’s Week Proclamation

Back row-Holly Cependa,VegMin Learning Society, Heather Siggelkow,Vegreville & District FCSS, Nick Chrapko, Marlene Roth, Mary Eliuk all from the Sunshine Club. Carl Ogrodnick, Deputy Reeve the County of Minburn and Myron Hayduk, Mayor of Vegreville

• The unit does not produce effective documentation and performance reporting which would allow for performance monitoring. The Director has identified that this information is available, but has not been requested.

• Municipal enforcement is separated in the organization from other business units related to protective services, such as fire and ambulance.

• 58% of residents view municipal bylaw enforcement as satisfactory.

This is low relative to other municipal benchmarks.

Council Decisions: Municipal enforcement is moved from Corporate Services to Community Services. Motion was carried unanimously That the Director of Community Services be given a mandate to: Impose a Municipal Enforcement organizational structure Address tracking and reporting Improve service to Planning and Development. This motion was carried unanimously Vegreville adopt a position on the acceptable gap between the full cost of employing a second CPO, and the revenue gained by contracting the service. In the event that the current cost gap is deemed to be too large, the Town may: Work to increase revenues arising from contracted municipal enforcement services by: increasing rates, increasing frequency of service, providing services to more municipalities; or automated enforcement options such as photo radar Downsize by one CPO, and terminate regional contracts.

This motion was defeated with one councillor voting against it.

Next week we will be presenting the findings of: Budgeting; Changes to Design and Operations; Community Services; and Recreation, Culture and Facilities.