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66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016
Vegreville’s Father Day event produces octane-fueled excitement
Citizens of all ages browse the antique, classic and modern vehicles at the Show and Shine at the 25th Anniversary Annual Father’s Day event. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Fathers are one of the strong partners who hold families together. The antique, classic and modern vehicles on display were as strong and sturdy as fathers are at the 25th Anniversary Annual Father’s Day event that catered to citizen’s zest for vehicles and action at Vegreville Agricultural Society Grounds on June 19. Thousands of citizens of all ages that came from across Alberta attended this near record breaking attendance event to browse the Show and Shine which
had immaculate vehicles from all eras and to watch the demolition derby. In the early afternoon, spectators screamed and cheered as vehicles roared in for the Demolition Derby with as much thunder as the brief severe thunderstorm that happened a few minutes before this event. New this year to the event was the Youth Power Wheels which happened between the heats of the derby.
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RCMP files from June 9 – 15 Joe Machney Reporter June 9 09:28 Report of a parking lot collision. 10:13 Report of a suspended driver driving. 10:58 Report of threatening messages, however after reviewing the messages it was deemed that they were not of a threatening nature. 12:06 CRA scam. 16:34 Report of harassment in the workplace. These may have been spam messages and the complainant was advised to block the number. 17:23 Request to help keep the peace between an adult daughter and mother as the daughter moved her things out of the house. 17:25 Request to assist EMS with a male who is having drug withdrawals. The EMS and police were called off as the parent did not want the police involved. June 10 07:01 Report of mischief as someone had driven through a fence at the landfill. The vehicle driver came in and reported it after. 09:34 Report of mischief at a construction site on 49ave. Some damage was done and some diesel was stolen. 16:13 Report of a request for a wellbeing check on a brother. The complainant called back and had spoken to her brother and all was well. 17:16 911 report of a possibly intoxicated driver. Member attended and located the vehicle. The driver reported that he had an injured leg and was having difficulty manipulating the manual transmission. 18:50 Report of a male who came to the detachment and reported that he and his girlfriend had an argument and she drove off with his wallet. He was given social assistance and provided with a ticket to his home in Saskatoon. 19:03 Report of a male with a gun on 53rd street. It was reported that a male had pointed a gun at another male, who were both neighbors. The male was arrested and released on a promise to appear with an undertaking. 21:07 Report of a stolen trailer. However, they had left a boat trailer in its place. The trailer was later located and charges are pending. 23:20 While on patrol a member conducted a traffic stop for a burned out headlight. Marijuana was located and the two people were released on promise to appears.
June 11 01:09 The detachment responded to a 911 hang-up. The female caller had stated, “I don’t want to die,� and then hung up. Members attended the residence where the female who called answered the door naked, intoxicated and confused. She was taken to the hospital and assessed by a doctor and released. 18:30 Report of a female having a psychotic episode. She was transported to the hospital and then transferred to Ponoka for a mental health assessment. June 12 14:44 Report of vandalism by some children. Member attended and determined that there was no evidence of vandalism by the children. 17:49 911 report of a custody issue. RCMP mediated the situation. 18:15 Report of a male having got his vehicle stuck in a farmer’s field. The male was charged with mischief. 20:43 Report of a domestic assault. A male was charged with assault and released on a promise to appear with an undertaking. June 13 07:03 Report of a chain that was cut off of the gate and a livestock scale that was stolen. Still under investigation. 11:39 Report of a complaint having to do with a previous employer. It was determined not to be a police matter and the person was referred to the Alberta Labour Commission. 12:29 Report of harassment as a male called a female names as they passed on the street. 13:20 Report of an older male driver driving through two stop signs. It was believed that the license plate was not recorded accurately by the complainant when it was queried by the RCMP. 13:47 Report of an assault. 15:40 Report of a grandparent scam. In this situation a person posing as a grandchild called an older lady asking for money. The grandparent replied by saying that her grandchild is a police officer. The caller hung up. 16:41 CRA scam. 20:10 Member patrolling north on range road 145 tried to pull over a quad with a child hanging on behind the driver. The quad fled. June 14 08:29 911 report of animal abuse, however it was determined that the dog had slipped its leash and had run towards traffic when the owner
grabbed the dog to stop it from running. 09:50 CRA scam. 10:58 Report of information received that a resident of Vegreville is growing marijuana. 12:03 911 report of a hit and run in a parking lot. 12:29 Report of a sudden death. 13:03 Report of credit card fraud. Complainant reported that it was because his wallet was lost and somebody had used his credit card. 13:54 911 report of a dangerous driver. The report indicated that a silver SUV was driving eastbound in the westbound lane but the caller lost sight of the vehicle. Still under investigation. 16:08 911 report of an abandoned utility trailer. Member attended and found that the trailer was on private property and the trailer was removed within an hour. 16:21 CRA scam. 16:38 Report that someone continued to receive phone calls where all they could hear was paper being shuffled. The complainant called back later saying that it was one of his friend’s cell phones accidently pocket dialing him all day. 17:07 Report of two lost dogs that were found. Caller called back later and said that they were located. 17:48 Report of a daughter being assaulted by her mother. Members attended and determined that no assault had taken place. 20:35 Report of a break and enter where a spouse had left and came back to collect their belongings, when the other thought that someone had broken in and stole them. 20:39 911 request to assist the EMS with a female who had overdosed. The female denied taking any pills but was transported to the hospital by EMS. June 15 08:27 Report of an assault on a child. Still under investigation. 08:28 Report of a male and a female harassing another female by yelling at her whenever they see her. 11:08 Report of a son taking his mother’s pills away. It was determined that the son had taken the pills away because he felt that his mother was abusing the prescription medication. During the week 5 false alarms, 6 false 911, 2 animal strikes and 73 call in total for service were made.
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Someone Stole My Goat, Who Do I Call? Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings From time-to-time there is some confusion on who to call for what when it comes to enforcement or police assistance. The first number people might think of is 911, this is for emergencies only. Not that your dog ran away (or your goat got out), not because you can’t get your grandchildren to go to bed, not because something happened 2 days ago, not to request phone numbers and certainly not because your roommate used your toothbrush. These are actual calls to 911 that people have made. 911 is for emergencies that would involve a response from the fire department, the police department and/or medical services such as an ambulance. Another number is 780-632-2155. This is the Vegreville RCMP complaint line. This line is answered 24 hours a day and if no one is in the local detachment it is forwarded to our Operations Control Centre in Edmonton. This is for non-emergency complaints such as a stolen goat, a Canadian Revenue Agency scam phone call, something criminal
that happened in the past or your truck window was broken over night by someone. The Vegreville RCMP Admin phone number of 780632-2223 can be used for general enquiries, follow-up questions or information on existing investigations, Criminal Record checks or to speak with a Police Officer. This is for non-urgent, information based enquiries. Call 780-632-7666 to reach the Municipal Enforcement Services people. This is for such things as an unsightly property, sidewalk snow removal complaints, animal control (typically involving dogs and cats, although they would likely take a goat call), parking complaints and general by-law questions. But please remember that all the Town of Vegreville by-laws can be read on the town website, www.vegreville. com. As for your roommate using your toothbrush, that is not something to report to anyone, it isn’t even worthy of a Facebook post, a Twitter tweet or a mention on your Instagram blog. Just head down to the local store and get yourself another toothbrush.
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Sgt. Jeremie Landry After a thorough investigation, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP identified two suspects in the May 27, 2016, shooting of an adult male in the Village of Chipman. Arrest warrants were issued for Edmonton residents Trent Montgomery FIELDER, aged 45 years and Alex Lajos NAGY aged 37 years. On June 16, 2016, the Target Offender Section and members of the Edmonton Police Service located and arrested both Trent FIELDER and Alex NAGY without incident at an Edmonton residence. As a result of the investigation, the following charges have been laid against Trent Montgomery FIELDER: S. 239(1) C.C. – Attempted Murder; S. 244(b) C.C. - Discharge a Firearm with Intent; S. 88(1) C.C. - Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; S. 117.01(1) C.C. – Possession of a Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order; S. 87 C.C. – Pointing a Firearm; and S. 733.1(1) C.C.- Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. Outstanding warrants out of Grand Prairie and Edmonton for Trent FIELDER were also executed at the time of his arrest. The following charges have been laid against Alex Lajos NAGY: S. 239(1) C.C. – Attempted Murder; S. 88(1) C.C. – Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose; and S. 244(b) C.C. – Discharge a Firearm with Intent. Both individuals have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Thursday June 23, 2016. The victim remains in hospital receiving care for non-life threatening injuries.
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Myrnam minor ball ends an excellent season!
Joe Machney Reporter As the school year slowly comes to a close, so did the Myrnam minor ball club end its season. And what a fun time it was for all of the kids that participated this year! Everybody had a good time and learned so much about ball and clean sportsmanship. Last Wednesday, June 15, was the final day for the kids and to wrap up the season properly, the kids took on the parents as the intermediate and older groups played a fun-filled game against their parents and coaches whom had taught them throughout the past couple months. The tee-ball kids also got to play a game, but this was with mixed parents and kids. All three ball diamonds were full of laughter and good times and then a nice spread of finger foods, cookies, and Derwent pizza and a heart-felt thank you from Noah Jacula on behalf of all the kids rounded up the evening. “Thank you for coaching our baseball games and coming out to help us learn how to play ball,” Noah Jacula said. “We had a lot of kids turn out and learn to play ball. This year we played a game that helped the kids to understand the concept of the game and it went well,” John Fedoriuk, one of the coaches for the intermediate group, said a big part of the minor ball for the kids. “I hope they all come back next year.
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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE
90 Years Ago – June 23, 1926 The public school board met on Tuesday and opened tenders for the construction of the new two-roomed school rendered necessary by an ever-increasing school population. Three tenders were received and of these three, that of Thos. Cannon and R. Rennie was accepted for $6,470.00. Work will commence on the building as soon as authority is received form the Utilities Commission to issue the debentures. The Mayor reported that at the request of the proprietor of the Alberta Hotel he had sworn in for a period of fifteen days, as provided by the Town Act, a special constable for duty in the said hotel at the expense of the proprietor thereof. The authority of this special constable to act in that capacity permanently to be extended by resolution of the Council. Increasing prosperity in the agricultural industry, resulting in reawakening interest in the acquisition of Canadian farm lands, has had the result of raising the average value of western farm lands from $37 per acre in 1924 to $38 an acre in 1925. For the year Prince Edward Island show the highest increase at $45 per acre, compared to $40 in 1924.
75 Years Ago – June 25, 1941 Mr. Hopper and his assistants spent most of the week end transferring themselves, their desks, the books and accounts and all the rest of their paraphernalia to their new premises just west of Shelden’s Store and a few steps from the telephone office. They will have everything in fine order in a day or so. In the meantime, Mrs. Scritsmier, with a gang of able assistants, including Tommy Canon, is busy fixing up the former Treasury Branch office and consolidating with it the store immediately south and the combined premises will be occupied by Wallace Wade’s furniture department. There was a good attendance at the Plain Lake Carnival held on June 7th and 9th, although a heavy rainfall occurred. Miss Ruby Olineck of Vegreville was the Queen of the Carnival. Replacing the old British America elevator which was destroyed by fire some weeks ago, the National Elevator Co. is now constructing a new elevator on the same site. The work is under the supervision of E. Swanson, who has some twenty-five men on the job. The new elevator will be fully modern with the latest equipment.
50 Years Ago – June 23, 1966 Ten teams of firemen from Red Deer, Two Hills, Chemcell (Two Hills), Sherwood Park, Bonnyville and Vegreville gathered here on Saturday to compete for the Murry Bedard Memorial Trophy in a hose laying competition held on 51st Avenue. A group of Vegreville firemen, Ron Hnydyk, Frank Hewko, Henry Hohl and Vic Sorochan won the competition followed by Red Deer and Two Hills. Two teams of ladies, both from Vegreville, also competed druing the afternoon, with the number 1 team topping the event. Members of the two teams included: Mrs. J. Hnydyk, Mrs. J. Dowhaniuk, Mrs. A. Wade, Mrs. I. Hohl, Mrs. J. Bakala, Mrs. Chris Schneppenheim, Mrs. A Field and Mrs. A. Sayko. Richard Tropak of Vegreville was one of sixteen top teenage drivers who competed at the provincial teenage safe driving championships held in Red Deer, May 28th. Organized by the Red Deer Junior Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Imperial Oil Ltd., the contestants all local winners from various parts of Alberta, competed in the provincials finals featuring written tests, shill tests and road tests.
25 Years Ago – June 25, 1991 Downtown Vegreville streets have been under construction for approximately two months and there is only another four to six weeks to go. The County of Minburn council accepted the tender of McAsphalt Western Ltd. of Bon Accord, subject to Alberta Transportation approval for seal coat work on secondary highway No. 881 junction highway No. 16 to junction secondary highway No. 619, 18.5 Km. The tender price was $113,441.70 plus GST. On May 21, 1991 Greg Kostash graduated from the RCMP training academy in Regina, Sask. He is presently posted at Burnaby BC. Greg is the son of Lloyd and Katherine Kotash of Vegreville. Insulation is applied to the hospital exterior at St. Joseph’s. The main portion of the building is receiving tar, Styrofoam, stucco and low heat windows to better insulate the facility. University of Alberta graduate Darryn Severyn received his bachelor of science degree in pharmacy. Darryn received all of his education in the Vegreville Public School system, graduating at the Vegreville Composite High School in June of 1985. Internship to complete his studies was carried out at Cedar Sinal Hospital in Los Angeles this year. Darryl is presently employed at the Value Drug mart in Vegreville where he has previously gained work experience while attending university. Darryn is the son of Jean and Len Severyn of Vegreville.
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Brexit: The Apocalyse Gwynne Dyer How’s this for apocalyptic? “As a historian I fear Brexit (a British vote to leave the European Union in the referendum on 23 June) could be the beginning of the destruction of not only the EU but also Western political civilisation in its entirety,” warned Donald Tusk, the President of the European Union, in an interview published on Monday in the German newspaper Bild. Tusk is not alone in his worries. Last weekend Margot Wallstrom, Sweden’s foreign minister, fretted aloud that the British referendum could trigger an avalanche of demands for special treatment or in/out referendums in other EU member countries. EU politicians are not much interested in what happens to the United Kingdom after it leaves (which it may well do: an opinion poll last Friday gave “Leave” a ten-point lead). If Britain chooses to commit a spectacular act of self-mutilation, the general European view will be that it deserves everything it gets. That
is likely to be quite a lot. If the UK loses duty-free access to the EU’s “single market” of 28 countries and 500 million people, it becomes far less attractive to non-European investors who want access to that market. It also loses every trade deal it has with other countries, since they were all negotiated by the EU as a whole. Britain could spend ten years trying to renegotiate them on its own, and end up with much worse terms. You might wonder how any sane British politician, knowing this, would risk holding a referendum, let alone advocate a “Leave” vote. The answer is a foolish miscalculation (on the part of Prime Minister David Cameron), and reckless ambition (on the part of his wouldbe successor, Boris Johnson). Cameron promised the referendum three years ago merely as a device for preserving the unity of the Conservative Party. He thought he would never have to hold the referendum because his coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, would veto it. Unfortunately, the Conservatives won a narrow majority in last year’s election, the coalition ended, and Cameron was stuck with his promise. So far, so stupid – and then Boris Johnson, Britain’s somewhat better-mannered answer to Donald Trump, took the leadership of the “Leave” campaign. Johnson
wanted Cameron’s job, and leading the “Out” campaign to victory, forcing Cameron’s resignation and taking his place was the only way Johnson could achieve his ambition. So he took it. He has been utterly ruthless in his campaign tactics, telling lies he knows to be lies (like how much Britain pays in to the EU), and using anti-immigrant rhetoric that reeks of racism, and he may win. But he wouldn’t enjoy being prime minister much, given what would happen to the United Kingdom if he wins. Scotland will certainly vote “Remain”, and it would probably hold a second independence referendum and leave the UK rather than be dragged out of the European Union by English votes. As for the truncated Britain that Johnson led, it would be dealing with a world of economic woe. But what about the EU? Would it fragment? Would that lead to the destruction of “Western political civilisation in its entirety”, as Tusk suggested? (By that he presumably meant the end of the trans-Atlantic cooperation between the United States and a more or less unified Europe that has characterised Western strategy for the past sixty years.) Probably not. The advantages of the single market would probably be enough to hold the EU together, especially if the members had the horrible example of Britain’s fate as a warning. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Alberta introduces aggressive climate change Bill 20 Joe Machney Reporter A press conference held at the end of May marked the start of a new day for the people of the NDP Government-led province of Alberta, as they made reality their promise to formalize grand plans that were unveiled last November when they announced a sweeping climate-change proposal meant to significantly reduce or cap the province’s greenhouse-gas emissions, by putting into legislation Bill 20. The world-wide influence and impact that the Paris Agreement had, which was adopted by consensus on December, 12, 2015, and was opened for signature on Earth Day, April 22, 2016, where 177 UNFCCC members signed the treaty, 15 of which ratified it, has been a huge actuator of the year old government of Alberta. “The Climate Leadership Plan will diversify our economy, create new jobs, improve the health of Albertans and erase any doubt about our environmental record,” Environment Minister Shannon Phillips said. “It will also open up new markets for our products.” Phillips continued to give support by stating that the plan positions Alberta to make significant investments in green infrastructure, create thousands of jobs and support households transitioning to renewable energy. “Alberta can’t move forward by staying in the past. Doing nothing betrays our province’s tradition in leadership and innovation,” Phillips said. Despite the difficult times that the province is going through with lower oil prices and unemployment at an all-time high, which will undoubtedly increase costs in most every aspect of life for Albertans, the province introduced legislation that would enable the use of carbon levies on transportation and heating fuels, formalize the new carbon price at $20 a tonne in 2017 and $30 a tonne in 2018, and amend the Alberta Personal Income Tax Act to allow consumer carbonlevy rebates. The act would also slash the small business income tax from
three per cent to two per cent to help small business adjust to the new carbon pricing regime. The government said it will release details of further levy exemptions later this year. Under the new law, new money raised from the carbon levy is mandated to fund investments that have the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions, or help Albertans, First Nations, and those who work in the coal industry, transition to a cleaner economy. Locally, MLA Jessica Littlewood had a lot to say about Bill 20. “It is the core of this NDP government, and this NDP caucus. It recognizes the responsibility we have to the Environment, to Albertans,
government is taking actions to assist this industry. “This province’s economy was built on agriculture. Farming has been the most sustainable part of our economy for over a century, and in 2014 it made up 1.3 per cent of our GDP. Our party roots lie in the farming community. When we are faced with challenge, we innovate and we adapt. That’s why we are acting today, and this is why the government has made a crucial decision to exempt marked gas and diesel from the Carbon Levy. Agriculture will play an integral role as we work on economic diversification. By focusing on how we can support our farms as we grow both local and international markets and work to grow that part of the economy.” So how are farmers adapting to this new environment-friendly world and its future? “Farms are already putting solar on their buildings. They don’t want to be
The Climate Leadership Plan will diversify our economy Canadians, and the world, and acknowledges the impact climate has on it.” The dawn of this Bill began when the NDP Government asked Dr. Andrew Leach to undertake extensive consultation and community engagement and to lead a panel of experts. All of this work culminated in the Climate Leadership Report. The report states that: “Climate change is one of the great challenges facing us today, and directly affects the health, environment and economy of our province. The consequences of a changing climate are already being experienced around the world and right here at home.” Littlewood continued to explain how important of a role agriculture plays in this province and how the
subject to the fluctuating costs of energy when they know they can make themselves self-sufficient,” Littlewood observed. ”The government announced this past February a new solar program for agricultural producers – On-Farm Solar Management providing $500,000 in provincial and federal funding towards solar energy systems on Alberta farms. Programs such as these can be administered through the second part of this act that will introduce a lean agency named Energy Efficiency Alberta. We are the last province to establish this sort of agency that has a mandate to promote design and deliver programs and carry out other activities related to energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the development of micro-generation and small scale energy systems in Alberta.”
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Cymbaliuk Family Reunion Approximately 75 friends and relatives gathered at the Cymbaliuk Family Farm to celebrate Ed’s 80th Birthday and the Cymbaliuk Family Reunion. Missing from the photo are Craig Horon and Kathryn Cymbaliuk.
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Mannville School – June 16th, 2016 Susan Obigewitch Last week, Mr. Hanterman, Mrs Murray, and parent supervisor Mr. Riley took the grade 9 class from Mannville School to Camp Warwa for an overnight trip. The students took part in canoeing, climbing activities, and the high ropes/zip lining course as well as a variety of other activities. Fun was had by all and memories were made! Our grade 5 class with Mrs. Riedel met with the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Battle River Watershed Alliance in Viking. They had a day with Nathalie Olson who did many activities with the grade 5’s throughout the day including games and exploring the wetland. Everyone enjoyed the End of the Year PAC Barbeque on June 10th fol-
lowed by school wide ballgames. A glance ahead: Report Cards – June 28th.
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Innisfree School News
Kristin Bergman
Despite the bad weather cancelling the year-end slip-and-slide on June 17, Innisfree students still had fun celebrating the coming summer with games and activities. The festivities started at 2:00 with three teachers getting a pie in the face. Students voted for the teacher they wanted to throw pies at by putting
money in buckets designated to each teacher throughout last week. The teacher who earned the most donations was junior high English and Social teacher Mr. Harding, followed by Grade 3 and 4 teacher Ms. Shaw, and principal Ms. Matovich. This was followed by a game of Ladders in the gym and movies to finish off the day.
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RCMP request assistance Sgt Jerry Nutbrown On Wednesday June 15, 2016 at approximately 2:10 PM at 50th Avenue and 50th Street in Vegreville, a vehicle collided with a motorized scooter. The mobility scooter was crossing at the intersection when a gold coloured truck turned the corner and struck
the scooter on its left front tire. The scooter was damaged, however the driver did not sustain any injuries but the truck did not stop. If you witnessed this collision or have any information regarding it, please contact the Vegreville RCMP at 780-632-2223 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Rotary makes donation
News Advertiser The Rotary Club of Vegreville made a $4,000.00 donation to the Lions for the extension on their Lions Community Playground and Spray Park. Pictured above accepting the cheque from President of the Rotary Club, Lois Byers is Francis Sawiak, chairperson for the project. Looking on is John Sawiak, member of the Lions Club along with
Jody Nicholson and Renee Senko, members of the Rotary Club. The new addition to the park which consists of an under 5 playground and some adult exercise equipment is scheduled to open by the end of the month. Great addition to the community.
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Land Classification for Irrigation in Alberta
Agri-News Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) has revised its Land Classification for Irrigation in Alberta fact sheet. “Land classification for irrigation in Alberta is a multi-faceted process,” says Ravinder Pannu, soil and water specialist, AF, Lethbridge. “It begins with the systematic examination, description, appraisal, and grouping
of land. Grouping is based on the physical and chemical characteristics affecting its suitability for sustained production under irrigated agriculture Land selection for irrigation also involves predicting how land will respond after development and the application of irrigation water.” The fact sheet includes sections on standards for classification, irrigation factors, land classes and topography classification. “Land classification for irrigation is now completed by a professional consulting agrologist,” says Pannu. “A list of land classification consultants is available on AF‘s webpage.” The newly revised fact sheet is available from Alberta Agriculture’s website. Hard copies are available from AF’s Publications Office at 780427-0391 or via e-mail at publications. office@gov.ab.ca.
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Demolition Derby drivers enter the grounds before the derby to introduce themselves and their vehicles. (Photo Submitted by Tritan Tree Services)
Karson Kereliuk and his sister,Brea were two of BJ Kereliuk’s three children who attended the Father’s Day event. Karson said his Dad is awesome because they spend time together and have the same interests. Brea added that her Dad is great because he spends a lot of time with her. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Returning were the Lawn Mover Races. There were many prizes available for the Show and Shine which included 189 entries and Demolition Derby. Veg Auto and Industrial Supply Ltd. Bumper to
Bumper is a major sponsor and one of the many sponsors for this event that is brought by the Vegreville Irons Runners and Vegreville Agricultural Society. Motorcycles were an interesting item to see at the Show and Shine. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Alberta Royal Purple Lodges Association 2016 Conference Update Dawn Hodgins The members of ARPLAS met for their 2016 annual general meeting in Sundre AB. on June 9, 10 & 11. Seventy-four enthusiastic and passionate delegates represented 21 out of the 29 lodges who are members
and belong to the Canadian Royal Purple Society. We were extremely satisfied with the turn out. Many thanks to host lodge Sundre - you all did a splendid job, host hotel – Best Western – Sundre – no doubt one of the best host hotels that we have ever had and the staff was wonderful and ver y helpful. Local caterers Marie Nelson and Dianne Meissner provided the best meals a nd t reats. Sundre is fortunate to have such a great caterer. Meet and greet, hilarious skits and Dianne and Carol entertaining the group with music and dancing was held Thursday night at the Sundre Community Hall. It is a really great facility. We had a shopping spree at Bear’s Den Clothing Store, under new ownership, by our Immediate
Past Provincial President Brenda Johnston of Sundre Lodge. Friday morning was the formal start to our AGM and sessions were led by Provincial President Esther Smith of Bentley Lodge. We were thrilled to perform initiation of a new member – Elsie Tennant into the Sundre Lodge. This initiation, welcome march and pansy ceremony has never been performed in the 23 year history of the ARPLAS at an AGM. It is an impressive ceremony and anyone who belongs to a lodge will know just how special this was for all of us attending. Watch for our new Tagline--Positively Purple. We encourage all lodges to use the line in any of their correspondence, so the local newspapers will see POSITIVELY PURPLE and know that it is another Royal Purple item coming at them! The bid was accepted from FT Saskatchewan Royal Purple for the 2017 AGM and we will be heading to the beautiful Lakeview Inn & Suites in FT Saskatchewan on June 2, 3 & 4 of 2017. Election of the 2016/17 directors was held. Provincial President Anita Kitz of Westlock (Edmonton Royal Purple) is now our leader. Other elected directors are: Immediate Past President Esther Smith of Red Deer (Bentley Royal Purple), Vice presidents are: Joan Turner of Edmonton Royal Purple, Yvonne Borrowman of Medicine Hat Royal
Purple, Barb Schmidt of Vermilion/ Mannville Royal Purple, Secretary Dawn Hodgins of Viking Royal Purple, Treasurer Olga Matvichuk of Edmonton Royal Purple, Chaplain Lillian Konieczny of Mannville/ Myrnam Royal Purple, Conductor Lavern Kittlitz of Elk Point Royal Purple. The incoming officers were installed. At our Friday night banquet we had the pleasure of hearing Katie Jo Jackson of Sundre speak on gender equality, a topic that that she had the honour of speaking on at the United Nations. Katie Jo is a terrific grade 12 speaker and we could see why she was chosen to speak at the UN. Sundre Mayor Terry Leslie welcomed us all to their lovely town and area. It is nice to look out and see the mountains off to the west. Jason Nixon, the local MLA also welcomed all to the area. We then heard Mike McKay who is responsible for running Camp Kindle, just west of Water Valley. We have taken Camp Kindle---a division of kidscancercare--- as our provincial charity and we do encourage all lodges to remember the Camp in their budgets. Last year members of ARPLAS and lodges donated $13,500. At the conference ARPLAS donated $5000 and with lodge and individual donations the total climbed to $8,474 total. Very impressive! On Saturday morning the representatives of the rest of the charities that we support arrived to give us information on their particular charity and we made all of our annual donations. Stollery Children’s Hospital rep Beverly Sawchuk told us that we have donated them $95,000 since 2006. This year we gave another $10,000. We were thrilled to hear that ATB will be matching our donation. Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation rep Patty Bambrick told us that “CP Has Hea r t Program” will be matching our $10,000 donation to them. All funds will be used for Cardiac care. She showed us an inspiring video of the hospital. Compassion House (safe house in Edmonton for people undergoing breast cancer treatments to stay at) will also
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Chamber of Commerce Texas scramble a nice day out
Camrose region Vittera supports the Cals breakfast club program
Heather Giebelhaus Joe Tschirren and Myron Kruk presented a cheque for $2500 from the Vittera Community Investment Program to Heather Giebelhaus. The Vittera Community Investment Program supports projects that “contribute to positive social outcomes in the communities where Viterra has operations and its employees live, work and
play.” With generous community support, Cals Breakfast Club program has been able to provide a mid- morning snack to over 650 children attending 4 schools/programs in Vegreville for 18 years.
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Joe Machney Reporter The weather was cloudy, but that didn’t stop 42 golfers from participating in the 14th Annual Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce Texas Scramble Golf Tournament that was held on June 17, 2016 at the Kinsmen Golf Course. “It gave a chance for the businesses of the District Chambers of Commerce to get together and play some golf,” Elaine Kucher, General Manager of the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, said. The day began with a shotgun start at 10 in the morning, and also included a BBQ lunch, supper and prizes.
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1978 Mercedes 280. 4dr. Like new. 145,000kms only. $3600. 780-922-5999. 2002 Honda Civic, Standard Drives Excellent Needs TLC $3200 780-922-5999 2001 KIA, 4 cyl, 4 dr, standard, $1600. PH: 780-922-5999 Rare Super Charged 40th Anniversary Grand Prix. Loaded. $4700. Phone 780-994-3005 2010 damaged Dodge Caliber 125,000kms. Drives excellent. For parts. $1500. Phone 780-994-3005 Rare 2003 Acura Type S. Loaded. Ex. shape. $6700. Phone 780-994-3005 2008 Touring Edition PT Cruiser, loaded. Only 36,000k, $8350. PH: 780994-3005
ANTIQUES Antique China Cabinet requires refinishing. Paid $300, 10 years ago, OBO. Phone 780-632-3796 after 8:00 pm. (Robert please note.)
2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 5 speed cruise, power windows, power doors, $600. 4x8 Utility Trailer, $400. Phone 780-763-0075
BOATS Evinrude 9.9 outboard 12 ft. Venture craft boat and trailer $1,250. Phone 780-632-4605
APARTMENTS COMPUTERS Bachelor, 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom suites in a 3 story walk-up building. Family friendly, cat friendly with conditions. Available immediately. Water, heat and energized parking stall included. Currently we are offering great incentive packages for long term leases and senior applicants. For details, please contact manager 780-6323102 or 780-632-6878 1 Bedroom suite fully furnished. Includes utilities, laundry and WIFI. N/S, N/P. $800/month, security the same. Available July 1st. Phone 780-632-2906 2 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm suites for rent. Includes utilities and laundry. $900 & $1400. N/S, N/P. 587-280-0399
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2000 Windstar. Ex. engine & transmission. Body damage. For parts $750. 780-922-5999
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VM SYSTEMS Looking for a new computer? VM SYSTEMS has all you’ll ever need in computers! Installation – Sales – Service – Internet. One call will get you in touch. Phone 780-632-2859 9am – 5pm.
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Custom Bin Moving 14’ – 19’ Hoppers/Bins, with/without floors. New and used bins for sale. Wayne (cell) 780-6320455, (H) 780-658-2433
Oats + Wheat Wanted. Any condition, dry wet or heated. On farm pick-up. Immediate payment. Toll free 1-866 349 2056
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Make $1,000 Weekly! Paid in Advance! Mailing Brochures at Home. Easy Pleasant work. Begin Immediately. Age Unimportant. www. MyHomeIncomeNow55. com Hansel & Gretels Berry Farm will require people to pick strawberries for farmers markets. If you are interested please phone 780632-3286
HOMES FOR RENT 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 BASEMENT SUITE FOR RENT: N/S, N/P, FREE LAUNDRY. CALL: 780722-3608 3 Bdrm Mobile Home, N/P. PH: 780-208-9608 New 3 bdrm duplex Vegreville. $685/mo. Call 780-603-0692. New developments. 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 3 Bdrm Home Vegreville. Garage, N/S. Pets negotiable. Contact Ellen 780-603-7231 Newer executive home – 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, 3 stall garage. Available July 1st. $1500/ month. N/S, N/P. References required. Krystal 587-280-0399
LOTS Smoky Lake serviced, treed lot 65x160 ft. Ready to build your perfect home. Priced to sell. 780-456-4141
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For Sale: John Deere 220 Disc 24 ft. 20” blade $7000. Field ready. Excellent Condition. Phone 780-658-2390
For Sale: well broke ranch horses, 14 year old mule team, and 9 year old black mule; for details & photos go to www.Dreamhorse.com, search by seller= HODNEFIELD or for more information, call 541-938— 0118, Milton-Freewater.
1979 Ford 3 ton grain truck, roll tarp, drill fill, 25000 km, shedded. Ph: (780) 6582253
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS 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
LIVESTOCK Saler Bulls for sale. Red, tan. Very quiet. Semen tested and delivered. Scattered Spruce Salers PH: 780-768-2284 Quiet 2 year old & yearling Black Angus Bulls. Black Baldie Bulls available. Semen Tested. PH: 780632-1961or 780-632-1104 For Sale: Registered yearling red angus bulls. Semen tested. Brownalta Farms 780-768-2313 Three Angus first time calvers with calves. One Charolais with calf. One Speckle Park with calf. Phone 780-819-3200
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Lot for mobile home available. Located in trailer park. Call Sue 403-823-4499 2 Bdrm mobile home for sale. Owner will finance. Contact Sue for more information 403-823-4499 Mobile home to be moved. Phone 780-632-1376
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Two female dogs. 1 – 5 month old and 1 – 5 year old. Phone 780-768-3816
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RV 2006 23’ trailer as new, used 3 times. New battery, tanks/full, TV, DVD, air, $11,000 OBO,Ft Mac discount 780-603-5437
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TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999. 2006 Honda Pilot 6 passenger SUV. Loaded. $5750. 780-994-3005 1999 Chev Silverado 3/4T, 4x4. Good for farm. $1500. Phone 780-994-3005
Custom Cutting & Baling Hay or will do on share basis. 780-208-2841 LO-COST Furnace Installations – New homes or replacements, low rates, free estimates. Semi-retired tradesman. PH: 780-718-0262
SPORTING Brand new 2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Quad. Sunset red. Options include: front winch, cargo box on front rack, large cargo box with back rest on rear, extreme front brushguard, 12 inch LED light bar on front, tall clear windshield, fender flares, ATV Xenon blue bulbs, hand/thumb warmers, prospector mounting kit, prospector tracks, original tires and rims. No Miles. Phone 780764-2139
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1 white, 1 golden kittens to give away. Phone 780-632-7174 8 week old kittens. Mother is a good mouser. Call 780-6882044 after 5 pm. Raspberry plants and 3-4 ft. yellow Potentilla shrubs. Can also be used as a hedge. Phone 780-768-2460
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2004 Dodge Ram 4x4. Body damage. Farm truck. $1800. Phone 780-994-3005 New, complete, exhaust system, fits GMC, Chev, crewcabs. $ 600.00. Phone 780-632-9689 2001 Dodge Cummins Diesel. Sport, RWD, automatic. 196,000K, $11,500. PH: 780-994-3005 1995 GMC Sierra Truck w/ext cab. 255,000 km, $1000 PH: 780-603-8340
WANTED Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 ADVERTISE to 10 Million Homes across the USA! Place your ad in over 140 community newspapers, with circulation totaling over 10 million homes. Contact Independent Free Papers of America IFPA at danielleburnett-ifpa@live.com or visit our website cadnetads. com for more information Wanted female miniature black horse. 34” – 36” tall. 1-780-636-2143 or 1-780645-0406 Looking for male roommate. Working person. $550 $600/month. Vegreville. Phone 780-994-2675
CARD OF THANKS McKay, Wes The family of Wes Mckay would like to sincerely thank everyone for their thoughtfulness during this difficult time. Thank you for the cards, phone calls, flowers, food brought to the house, donations and beautiful picture from our hockey family. Huge thank you to our co-workers and bosses. Melissa Crawford and family and Bill & Sandra Crawford.
Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville In the interest of the people of Vegreville I’ve got a few items that I’ve collected together that I felt justified another Mayor’s column. At the top of the list is the North Park Drainage system. The concerns about this is normal drainage from ground water in the area. Walmart and other developments in the area need to be drained north of highway 857 for prevention of floods in the future from surface runoff water. We came to the conclusion that there was not enough runoff space after an engineering report back in 2014. In the future it leave behind natural looking yet carefully engineered ponds that will be an ideal esthetic feature for any future residential settings and lots that develop nearby. This year was a very good
year to do this project because the initial cost estimates were approximately $1.4 million. Due to economic times this project will be done for approximately $900,000. This was funded by government grants and a debenture on our town which will be paid back through a small addition put on our utility bills, called the Storm Water mitigation fee ($6), which was approved by council two years ago. To the many residents that live in the area of 50 St from 61 avenue to the landfill, thank you for your patience; but due to weather conditions they have been pushed back with the completion date. We
CONTINUED from PAGE 16 receive $10,000 to go towards cancer related material and maintenance of the House. We were thrilled to have cancer survivor Dianne Ritter come and speak to us about her 5 week stay at the house. Very inspirational! We have supported the House since 2002. As one of the original donors we have a room in the House named in our honour – The Volunteer Room, where all the volunteers who assist at the House meet. Two purple framed pictures of our provincial presidents hang beside the door to the room. Linda Firlotte and Patti Brewin from Camp Horizon (AB Easter Seals) brought an interesting video presentation and we got to have a peek at the camp that is located near Bragg Creek. The Camp received $5000 and this is used to assist campers to attend camp each year. The campers enjoy all kinds of special recreation, that would not be possible for them any place else.
needed the moisture but it did not help the construction. Next up is the deep services such as water, sanitary, sewer, and asphalt between 52 Ave and 51 Street. The reasons for doing this are that the old cast iron lines in the past years have been failing. Every year we have been trying to do a portion of them so that we are not left with a major problem in future years. This is a good year to do this because of the cost savings due to the economic times. We should be wrapping up on the final project from 50 St from 42 to 45 Ave by summer’s end. In respects to the core review study. The article in
Joan Nielson of Camp He Ho Ha spoke on the work of running a camp for people with disabilities and how a small boy with stubs for arms could feel the freedom of climbing a climbing wall or how the small girl was so happy there and was not bullied because she had a disability or the child who maneuvers her wheelchair with her tongue. These camps are truly wonderful/these KIDS are truly wonderful. Each year we donate $5000 to the camp. The Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary Ronald McDonald Houses also receive $1000 each. Their donations will be presented by IPPP Esther and PP Anita at a later date. One thousand dollars was given to the host lodge charity and this was Greenwood Neighborhood Place in Sundre. At grand total of $49,000 was presented. Amazing amount for a small group of Royal Purple members to raise through working a Calgary Casino, selling raffle tickets and putting of special events at
the Vegreville News Advertiser will continue and if anybody desires, they can pick it up a public version of the report at the town office. The review is complete, however not all of the recommendations have yet been adopted by council. Indeed, not all of the recommendations will be adopted by council. A list of what Council has approved or voted against can also be made available to members of the public at the town office by request. The first major portion was brought forward in public at an early May council meeting. And lastly for the person who left an unsigned grumpa-gram at my office filled with complaints; if you want to be taken seriously next time put your name beside your issues and stand beside what you say.
conference to raise funds. Plus the matching grants of $20,000 made it just an awesome AGM. We encourage all to check out your local Royal Purple Lodge and discovery all the wonderful work that these members do in YOUR community. We are like most other service clubs and continue to look for new members to volunteer with us. Our work is mainly FOR THE KIDS. FYI: just to let everyone know that Royal Purple Lodges across this province are very generous. With 26 out of 29 lodges reporting, a total of $341,254.00 has been donated in your communities and to the charities supported by ARPLAS. Way to help the KIDS! Winners of our 2nd annual cash raffle were: $1000 – Sylvia Boothman of Vermilion, $750 – Lee Richardson of Edmonton, $500 – Irene Thomas of Ponoka and $250 – Jean Paradis of Bashaw. POSITIVELY PURPLE
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MICKLICH, Johnny May 20, 1929- June 26, 2005 In memory of our Uncle Johnny and brother who passed away eleven years ago. We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home You left us with beautiful memories Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Lovingly remembered by Jacob and Eileen Micklich. Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich
MACAHONIC, Bruce John November 26, 1953 – June 15, 2016 The family is with deep sadness and sorrow that the family announces the sudden passing of Bruce John Macahonic of the Borschiw area on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Bruce is survived by his loving family, his wife of 40 years, Donna; children Candice (Travis) and her daughters Brooke and Emma: Cheryl (Trevor) and their children Calla, Annabelle and Johnny: Caryn (Mike) and their children Sara, Jessica and Drake: and Christopher (Nicole); his mother Lillian Macahonic; two sisters Christine and her daughter Crystal-Lynn: Evonne (Valerian) and their daughters Katlynn, Britney and Robyn; two sisters-in-law Joan (Alan) and Sharon; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bruce was predeceased by his father John; his grandparents; father-in-law and mother-in-law Harry and Carrie Huley; sister-in-law Maxine; niece Leanne. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment followed in St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery Borschiw. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Borschiw Cemetery Fund” or to the “Vegreville Breakfast Club.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD.,VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
ZIEGLER, Arthur William July 5, 1922 – June 14, 2016 On June 14, 2016 Arthur William Ziegler of Vegreville passed away at the age of 93 years. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Margaret; two sons, Gregg (Elaine) and Deryk (Barbara); two daughters, Brenda Remin and Noreen (Brian) Scheirman; eleven grandchildren, Brent, Ryan, Karley, Celina, Timothy, Kristin, Shereen, Shauna, Darren, Chad and Trevor; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Jennette Ferguson; and brother, Gordon (Edna). Arthur was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Agnes Ziegler; sister, Barbara Appleby; and brother, Berton. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Vegreville United Church, 512648 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
MICHALOW, Sharon August 19, 1939 – June 4, 2016 On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Sharon Michalow of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 years. Sharon is survived by her loving children John, Dwayne (Sheila), Bob, Faith (Troy) and Donna; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. Sharon was predeceased by husband John; son Gordon; parents John and Mildred Perry; son in law Gerald McVittie. A Celebration of Sharon’s Life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036-51 Ave.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens- Edmonton at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Children’s Wish Foundation Of Canada – Alberta & NWT Region”, “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation”, “STARS” or “Akasu Palliative Care Society – Vegreville”. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800
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Stawnichy Golf Tournament a great success
Todd O’Keefe The Edward E. Stawnichy Charitable Foundation held its 25th annual Stawnichy golf tournament again this year, and many people from Mundare, Edmonton, and surrounding communities came out to take part. The Stawnichy family was pleased to welcome everyone to celebrate another great year of business. “Dad always enjoyed these events, and today would have been no different,” says Colette Hennig. “The weather also played its part and we
were lucky to have a full day of sunshine. All in all, it was a fun day. “We would also like to thank our hardworking staff and our many sponsors that helped make this tournament the success it was. We couldn’t do it without them.” Guests played golf all day, enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian buffet dinner, and capped the night off with live music and dancing. All proceeds raised from the event will go to scholarships to help support post-secondary students.
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Lamont Liquor Store Armed Robbery
Cst. Sean Morris The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two male suspects, in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on June 15, 2016. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP responded to a 911 call of an armed robbery at the Sunshine Liquor Store located at 5114 50 Avenue, Lamont, Alberta. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP can confirm that one Caucasian male, wearing a black ski mask entered the Sunshine Liquor store, threatened an employee with what appears to be a firearm and exited the store with an undisclosed sum of money. The male then entered the passenger door of a waiting Red Truck,
where another Caucasian male was sitting in the driver’s seat. The vehicle then fled the area. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP members responded to the location immediately while other member conducted patrols, however the suspect vehicle was not located. The Fort Saskatchewan
RCMP are happy to report that the employee was unharmed as a result of this incident and is safe. The investigation continues. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP will also confirm that the license plate of the truck was obtained, however the vehicle had been sto-
len from a residence in Edmonton on June 14, 2016. The suspect vehicle is a 2014 Red Dodge Ram Truck with Alberta License Plate FUR585. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP is seeking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who might have any information in regards to the incident or anyone who can identity of the suspects. The public are asked to call 9-1-1 or their local police service. DO NOT APPROACH THE MALES. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or at www.crimestoppers.ca. If the information provided at Crime Stoppers is used to assist in an arrest or recovery of property, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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A fond farewell to Fire Chief Jerrold Lemko
Joe Machney Reporter On the summer solstice evening of Monday June 20, the Vegreville Emergency Services hosted an open house for the public to say farewell to their Fire Chief, Jerrold Lemko, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service with the Town of Vegreville Fire Department. Along with the retirement, members of the department put on firefighting demonstrations by Emergency Services personnel from 7:30 to 9 in the evening, giving the people of Vegreville and all who attended the chance to see what firefighters do in action. The demonstrations included playful displays of firemen spraying their hose, and literally watering the lawn, as well as a mock demonstration of how the firemen safely go about getting into a burned or heavily damaged vehicle. Children who came out got the chance to see inside the big red truck and learned how it all works when they get called out to a fire. Inside the fire hall, people got to shake hands and congratulate Jerrold as well as grab a donut, juice and some coffee. Displayed on a table for all to see was a stunning, and most appropriate framed picture of three wolves, titled The Power of a Leader, with signatures and a few words from many of the people that he lead throughout his 25 years with the fire department. “At the end of the day I became chief in 1998, in April, and I walked into an empty building and built the fire hall into what it is today with the help of the community,
council, and the firemen in it. My job was managing the ship, guiding the troops and providing them with the tools they needed to do the work that they do. Training, equipment, protective gear and with the building we had the ability to do that in a safe environment,” Jerrold Lemko said. “Really though, without community support we are nothing, and they deserve a lot of appreciation as well as council believing in what we do and what we can do. After 25 years it was time to pass the torch to new leaders, with new ideas, and a different way of thinking. It’s a different age group now and the needs are different and it’s time for me to spend more time with the grandchildren and do other things in the community that I’m involved with. I know they’ll do well here, there’s good leaders here and a strong support of council. It’s just an honor to of served in this fine community that I call home.” Phil Rowe will be assuming the role of fire chief as well as director of emergency management and the safety officer for the town. On the medical side, Chris Jardine will assume the role of manager of emergency medical. “It’s been an honor and a pleasure to have worked with Jerrold and under him for the past 24 years,” Phil Rowe said. “He’s been a great mentor and a great leader in this department. We’ve seen so many changes over the years since he took over as the chief. Our department has flourished since he became the chief and we’ve taken so many strides forward and have seen what is capable of this department and its members.”
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Traveling museum travels to A.L. Horton School
Gerald and Brigitte Miller, owners of Miller Promotions’ Educational Traveling Museum beside the collection of antiques, petrified wood and dinosaurs/fossils and other artifacts Gerald has collected.
Rosanne Fortier The only glue used at A.L. Horton School on June 17 were the students’ eyes from the entire Grades one and two classes being glued to the presentation by Gerald and Brigitte Miller, owners of Miller Promotions’ Educational Traveling Museum. Teachers were allowed to choose a menu for the presentations and they chose First Nations Living on the Prairies, Petrified Wood, Dinosaurs/Fossils and a speech on bullying by Gerald who is a motivational speaker. Gerald was born and raised in Southern Saskatchewan. Gerald started his passion for collecting antiques and fossils when he was nine years-old as his grandfathers would always give him boxes of antiques and memorabilia as presents. Later, he moved his collection to a small house on the farm. “Where I grew up was out in the middle of nowhere so you really had to be creative as a young child to make your own play stuff. I hand-picked 80% of the stuff I have off of the prairies. There were a lot of First Nations settlements there that dated back one thousand years-ago and I found some of this stuff when I cultivated the land.” Gerald went on to say that First Nation people had to survive on the prairies in very harsh conditions and since they didn’t work out for a living, they were really devoted to and lived off of the land. So, the rocks they used and the tools they made from them were found on the prairies. Even when they killed a buffalo, they used every part of the animal for something else.
Gerald then spoke about and passed around to the teachers and students his collection of dinosaurs’ remains/ fossils. Following this, Gerald displayed his petrified wood collection which is between 50,000 and 100,000 years old. “Where I grew up, there is a forest and it is very rugged. Petrified wood comes in multiple different colors.” Gerald then showed a rock that had perfectly round holes in it and resembled an ancient man. “The natives used to use rocks that had a hole in them to light their fires. These are fire rocks.” Afterwards, Gerald told his story about having a private museum at 15 years-old which was the direct result of Gerald being a survivor of bullying. “I was bullied verbally and badly beaten because deepinside of me, I was an entrepreneur and I was creative and I thought differently than anyone else. I got bullied because I was advanced and could foresee things and some of the people around me didn’t like that because I was so different. But it’s alright to be different. I am glad I was because look at where I am now. “When I was 15 years-old, I would go into my private museum and that was my safe haven and it helped me recover from this. Today, I have taken my antiques and museum and took them to Lloydminster. “If anyone bullies you, you have to speak to your Mom and Dad, school teachers or some adult. “Bullies are the way they are because they are angry and this has to come out. They bully people who are different. If you are a bully, you have to get help and quit now!” Gerald said.
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Lobsterfest was the best!
Joe Machney Reporter The Rotary club puts this special event on every year and each year Lobsterfest just gets better and better! The Social Centre was packed this past Thursday and as the drinks flowed, so did the butter and of course the good times! People began to come in to the venue around 5:30 and before 6 the place was packed. It may have been the heavy downpour outside, but I’d sooner suspect it was the anticipation of a steak and lobster and a chance to catch up with old friends and perhaps even meet some new ones as every seat in the house was filled. “This is our major fundraiser and our biggest project of the year. It’s a combination of a fundraiser as well as a really nice night out for the people of Vegreville. We’ve been doing this for a while and people enjoy it so we keep doing it,” Lois Byer, President or the Rotary Club of Vegreville, said. Julian Koroluk, part of the Rotary exchange program, was chosen by the club to go to Nobressart, Belgium for a year. He will go to another Rotary club there and will live with families in Belgium for the year and learn their language and culture. “We also have Paula from Bolivia
coming here for a year. She will arrive in August and be in Vegreville for a year,” Lois said. “We do the exchange program every second year.” “I’m really excited for the exchange,” Julian said. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime.” Once the meal was over Lois took the stand and addressed the audience and her presidency, saying that at the end of the month Ann Waters will be the new President of the Rotary club of Vegreville. After Lois came Julian, who took a moment to talk about the shelter boxes that he is raising money for. He presented a Youtube video about them and the company’s noble endeavor as a world-wide organization. These emergency shelters provide shelter and tools for people all over the world who have been made homeless by natural disaster and conflict. “It was our most successful event so far!” Renee Senko, Vegreville Lobsterfest Chairman, said. “The proceeds will really help to get our Rotary Bike and Skate Park off the ground.” The evening ended with Miles Wowk doing the 50/50 draw, in an entertaining way, and then raffling off the five raffle prizes. The band, Off Ramp Boys closed the evening.
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The Votes Are In!
Picture above are Mark Lesnik of Titan Tree Service,representing 857 Mechanical,official sponsor of the Big Rig Semi’s competition presenting the trophy to the winner Ken Dubuc. A big thank you goes out to all the semi’s that came and made this a great event and also to all the people that voted.Without your votes this event would not be possible. (Photo Submitted by Titan Tree Service.)
Winner of the Dennill’s Antique Tractor Display was Perogi Trucking. Pictured above are Robin Sarafinchin, Rolly Sarafinchin, Dennill of Dennill’s Agricentre in Vegreville, Shelby Sarafinchin, and Lawrence Sarafinchin.This is an annual display at the Father’s Day event put on by the Iron Runners Car Club and the Vegreville Agricultural Society. (Photo by Craig Horon)
The Antique Snowmobile Display sponsored by Vegreville Mechanical was won by Calvin Robinson who was displaying a 1970 SnoJet supersport with a 74 SnoJet sleigh. Pictured above (left) is John Sokoluk who manages the Antique Snowmobile Display for Vegreville Mechanical presenting the trophy to Calvin. (Photo submitted by John Sokoluk)
Inspiring actors chase their dreams
Rosanne Fortier Citizens of all ages who have the knack for memorizing and acting or thought this part of themselves was hidden somewhere were at Vegreville Sunshine Club Centre on June 18. Vegreville and area’s residents were met with a chance of a lifetime when Dramastage 101 sought speaking rolls, extras and models at this casting call for a feature film that will be begin in September. Dramastage 101 Productions also held a casting call in 2013 for the movie Cut Bank, which was filmed in Innisfree and starred John Malkovich, Teresa Palmer, and Liam Hemsworth. Both times, no experience was necessary. In photo, Dramastage 101 personnel speak to potential cast members for their upcoming film.
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Fly-In Breakfast puts flying high on the list
Rosanne Fortier The best way to get a skyfull of knowledge about the world is to fly an airplane. This is what members of Vegreville Flying Club spoke about at the Vegreville Flying Club Fly-In and Drive-In Breakfast at Vegreville Airport on June 12. “We were just short of 20 aircraft that f lew in from across Alberta and all the way from Unity Saskatchewan. There were 80 people who enjoyed the breakfast; it was a good turn-out considering the unsettled weather,” Ed Lefsrud, President of Vegreville Flying Club, said. The new President and CEO for Canadian Owners and Pilot Association (COPA), Bernard Gervais, attended the fly-in breakfast. Gervais is from Montreal and he has had a private pilot airplane license since 2001. Gervais is an advocacy of personal aviation and flight safety who has organized many air rallies to promote general aviation and flight safety.
Members of Vegreville Flying Club speak about flying. Stu Hawthorne, Caption of Coopa Flight 191 who lives out of Beaumont and belongs to Vegreville Flying Club said he has a commercial license. Stu started flying for a hobby in 1991 and has been flying now for 25 years. “I like flying because it is the most fun activity that people can do in life. I fly a RV6. Flying gives people the freedom that they can’t obtain anywhere else. Different types of planes travel at different speeds but they are usually faster than traveling by a vehicle. My plane travels at 180 mph. It’s a good cross-country plane. “The biggest skill people need to have to fly is attention to details; unlike driving, you can’t pull over and think about things. Then you have to be disciplined and follow policies, even more so than on the road. I would recommend young people learn to fly because there is an impending pilot shortage. Flying is good as a hobby too because it gives a person the freedom and excitement of being able
to do something that’s nothing like anything else they will do,” Stu explained. Flying is not just about the threedimensional like we deal with when people drive a vehicle. It deals with learning meteorology and physics and science. Weather is a huge factor when it comes to flying. Flying is super-educational for young people to engage in. Hans Roeben who belongs to the Vegreville Flying Club owns a powered parachute plane. “I have done flying for a hobby now for 23 years. I enjoy flying because it’s peaceful and you can do a lot of sight-seeing when you fly. My plane travels 30 mph. I like to fly low. My type of plane is excellent for farmers to use to check their livestock, crops or fences. It’s good to use for spraying too,” Hans said. “The skills people need to fly this plane are a pilot license and a minimum of five hours of flight training. You need to go to ground school. I think flying is good for young people because if they do this, they will keep the aviation sport active and it’s different than
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Citizens chase gems Football teaches people life skills all while they are chasing victory and a good time. The Vegreville Football Association Fifth Annual Fundraising Garage Sale gave people the thrill of the chase, just like football does because this sale was jam-packed with unique merchandise that was suitable for anyone. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
driving because you go up and down and it’s more dimensional than driving a vehicle,” Hans concluded. Ed Lefsrud, President of Vegreville Flying Club, said that last year they held a COPA for Kids of which around 40 kids attended. “We don’t teach these kids how to fly but instead we give them an introduction to the world of aviation. Aviation is one of the top things to rule the world. This club teaches kids that aviation is a legitimate business that people can make a good living on.” Bill Neil, Team Lead for Ground Crew and Germaine Amyotte, Spotter from Ground Crew from Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASAR A) Edmonton Zone 4 were at the breakfast. CASARA is a Canada-wide volunteer association devoted to air search support services to the National Search and Rescue Program. Membership is open to aircraft owners and pilots and to nonpilots who wish to receive training and serve as spotters, navigators, and support ground staff.
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Georgina’s qualifies for championships!
Bring down the house,Tap Trio! Ashley Zwarich. Karly Zwarich, and Jacklyn Homeniuk
Thunder,Tap Solo! Ashley Zwarich
Georgina Klammer Students from Georgina’s Academy of Dance in Vegreville, under the instruction of Georgina Klammer, have qualified for the dance competitions to be held in Drumheller at the end of June. From a total of five competitions, the dancers that qualified were in the top 3 scores of their age and category division.
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Core Services Review continued Vegreville News Advertiser Space Recommendation Both FCSS and the Library occupy disproportionately large areas. It is also noted that potential synergies exist between Library programming, FCSS programming, and access to Library facilities, including the gymnasium. Based on an initial assessment of the Library space, we believe that the potential exists to move FCSS programming into the library facility. This move would have a number of potential benefits: • It would “right size” the library to a size consistent with library space in benchmarked municipalities. • It would “right size” FCSS offices to a size appropriate to their staffing levels. • It would allow for joint programming and operational synergies between Library services and FCSS. • It would allow the Town to repurpose existing FCSS space. During this Core Services Review it was identified that space issues exist in other areas of municipal administration including allocation of space for Fleet, RCMP, and Recreation, Culture and Facilities. The Town would benefit from a broader look at space allocation and administrative facility requirements. An assessment of the opportunity to locate FCSS in the Library could be completed as a component of a broader Facilities Study. Motion was made that the Town completes a Facilities study which, as part of its scope, assesses the feasibility of locating FCSS functions in the Library. Carried Unanimously. Emergency Services Emergency and protective services functions are distributed across the organization. • Fire and Ambulance:
Community Services • Bylaw Enforcement: Corporate Services • Emergency Management: Infrastructure Planning and Development The Emergency Services Manager, also designated as Fire Chief, is responsible for both the Town’s volunteer fire department, and the ambulance service operated under contract from Alberta Health Services (AHS). The manager of this organizational unit is a part-time position. The presence of the ambulance service makes this a difficult unit to benchmark. Only three reporting municipalities had a comparable position to Emergency Services Manager. Comparables without this position either had a fire chief, without responsibility for an ambulance service; a director with combined responsibility for Fire and enforcement services(Peace Officer), or a completely separate entity like a reg ional f ire authority. The regional authority model is a potential option for future consideration. Motions: Responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety be assigned to the Fire Service Coordinator. That responsibility for the Town’s relationship with the RCMP be assigned to the Director of Community Services. That the organizational unit containing the Community Peace Officers be moved from Corporate Services to
Community Services, and the CPO’s report to the Director. These three motions were carried unanimously. Motions: The organizational structure for fire and ambulance to be maintained, with a manager responsible for both fire and ambulance. That responsibility for emergency management be assigned to the Manager of Emergency and Protective Services. These two motions were defeated with one member of council being opposed. Economic Development The Economic Development function for the Town currently reports to the Director of Community Services, and has two supporting resources: an Administrative Assistant who, among her functions, supports the Tourism component of the Economic Development portfolio, and who has also assumed a role in Social Media for the Town, and a Clerical resource that is split with the Chamber of Commerce. Our assessment of Economic Development provides the following findings: • The Economic Development function for the Town of Vegreville benchmarks as being over-resourced. Of the seven municipalities surveyed, five have a full-time EDO, including one Town where the position is vacant. In none of the surveyed municipalities did the EDO have support resources.
• The majority of respondents to the community survey identify themselves as being satisfied with the pace of economic development. However, nearly 40% of respondents were dissatisfied. Written response comments related to Economic Development focused on attracting more businesses and professional services, especially to the downtown. • The Town currently has an Economic Development Standing Committee. This committee creates a governance issue, as Council committees should not be directing administrative staff. It is advisable that the standing committee be replaced by ad-hoc committees created with well defined mandates to give advice on specific issues. • Part of the role of the Tourism portfolio is responsibility for the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at the Elks/ Kinsmen Park. It has been identified that the VIC functions primarily as a washroom facility and a concession facility. Currently, operations at the VIC and adjacent campground is divided among Parks, Economic Development, and Recreation. We believe that primary responsibility for the operation of this facility can be placed with the Parks Department. Motion: Responsibility for the Visitor Information Centre be moved from Economic Development and Recreation to Parks Department to reflect its role as a campground support facility. Carried Unanimously. Motion: The Economic Development Committee be disbanded in favour of ad-hoc committees advising on specific issues as they arise. This motion was defeated with one councillor voting against the motion.
Local warning systems in place for the town of Vegreville and area Donna Williams Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Town of Vegreville We are in the midst of our severe summer storm season which generally lasts from approximately the middle of May through the middle of September, with the most active period during July and early August. The Town of Vegreville Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Vegreville Fire Department, feel it is beneficial to inform or remind our residents of two means of communicating severe weather developments or types of incidents that have the potential to cause major loss to life and/or property. The Town of Vegreville has programmed our Fire Siren (located on the Town Office) to stay at a continuous high wail for several minutes, like an air raid siren. This long continuous wail is a warning to local residents that a major situation is threatening our community, like a tornado for example. Should you hear a long continuous wail, and only if it is safe to do
so, it is advised that you have a look outside and observe the sky line in all directions. If you see imminent danger, seek shelter and try to have a radio, preferably battery operated, with you. Following the siren wail, time permitting, a message may be broadcast through a system called the Alberta Emergency Alert. The Alberta Emergency Alert rebroadcasts warnings of imminent danger to all radio stations, television stations and
or possibly a test of the system. It will have a long, unique sounding tone, with beeping and then a pre-recorded message explaining the situation and providing information on what to do. The Town of Vegreville has a select group of authorized users, trained in the activation of these systems. “About our emergency management notification to the residents of the town, which is for chemical spills, tornados and things where we have to get the
cable systems. Warnings are also broadcast via Facebook and Twitter. In order to receive messages on Facebook, you need to ‘like’ the Alberta Emergency Alert and you need to ‘follow’ them on Twitter at AB EmergAlert. You may have heard an actual warning broadcast
message out to our citizens quickly, there are two things that we have in place that can work rather quickly. Users of the fire department and some select officers and the emergency management director as well as myself have the ability to set off the siren from anywhere in
town with a handheld device. The siren will wail a high continuous wail similar to an air raid siren that you heard in the old war movies. It will go for just over a minute. At that point the citizens should briefly have a look outside to see if there is any danger. This is called shelter in place and we ask that you stay in your homes and turn on the radio or something so that you are in touch with the outside,” Dale Lefebvre, Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Development for the Town of Vegreville, recommended. “One of the authorized users will get on their phones once the siren is set off and contact the Alberta Emergency Alert system, and we have the ability to send a message out that will broadcast over radio, TV, and social media. All you need to do is ‘like’ Alberta Emergency Management and you will be getting the messages as they come through, right on your cell phone. We’ll also tell you what is happening, where it’s happening, and what to do.” For more information on severe summer weather and what to do, you can log on to www.weatheroffice.gc.ca. For information on how to prepare yourself and your family for a major disaster please visit www.getprepared.ca or visit any Town Facility to pick up a 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide and other Emergency Preparedness Information Brochures.