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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
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RCMP files from June 18 - 24 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser June 18 10:52 – Report of an attempted breakin at the Post Office in Hilliard. Minor damage was caused to the building but it does not appear anything was taken. 15:39 – RCMP was called to assist the Vegreville Fire Department with a small grass fire in Vegreville. The Fire Department commented that the fire appeared to be started accidentally. 17:12 – Report that someone had attempted to light the seasonal pollen on fire. There were burn marks on their lawn but no further damage. No other information available. 22:02 – Report of something burning in a yard in Mundare. The person burning was attempting to make smoke to clear mosquitos. The person extinguished the fire because it did not comply with the Mundare bylaws for fires. 22:36 – A mother called with concerns for the safety of her son who had decided to hitchhike to Edmonton. The son was located and provided a ride to his mother’s home. June 19 04:33 – Female called to report that her “on again, off again” spouse was texting her retrieve some of his belongings. The texts contained “mean things”. The male was spoken to about his communication. 06:57 – Report of a truck and 2 snowmobiles on a trailer being stolen overnight. Later in the day, everything was located in the country close to Vegreville. The truck had been burnt but the snowmobiles and trailer were fine. 13:30 – Caller reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the CRA and stating that “an agent was going to come to their house and arrest
them for fraud”. The caller was aware that this was a scam and was reporting it for information. 14:28 – 911 request to assist the fire department at a Seniors Living Facility. Residents were evacuated. Cause of the smoke was some wire shorting. A short time after, residents were able to return to their homes.
17:32 – Report of possible elder abuse. Still under investigation. 18:49 – Report of road rage. A caller reported that he had overtaken another Semi and then slowed down. The other driver shouted at him on the CB radio. The 2 drivers went their separate directions. 22:08 – Driver called a local towing company about recovering a golf cart that had fallen off of their truck. When the tow truck driver arrived at the location provided, no cart was there and must have been picked up by someone (stolen?). The cart had specific markings which will help to identify it.
June 20
06:13 – Report of a tire being slashed overnight. A neighbours tire had also
been slashed. The caller was going to check his security video and update the RCMP. 12:23 – Witness reports seeing an older truck with 2 males in it in the back alley taking batteries out of someone’s backyard. Members attended, located the truck and 2 occupants. The driver admitted to stealing the batteries and was charged accordingly. The truck was an older model grey Ford. 13:30 – Member observed a driver known to them who’s license was suspended. The member pulled over the vehicle and confirmed that the license was suspended. The driver was ticketed and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. 14:47 – Report of an assault between sisters. Bother parties were spoken to and no charges were laid. 16:24 – Report of a voicemail left by the “CRA” stating that they needed to call back immediately or there would be a warrant out for their arrest. The caller was advised it was a scam and to ignore it. 19:54 – 911 call of a tire on the road. Patrols were made but the tire was not located. ***If safe, the best option would be to remove the tire instead of utilizing police resources. 20:22 – A parent called after accidentally locking her keys in the vehicle with her infant child in the vehicle. A tow truck driver was called and unlocked the vehicle. The car was parked in the shade and the child was not at risk. 23:46 – Request from the hospital to locate a female who had left while being treated. Female was located and returned to the hospital.
June 21
07:57 – 911 report of a female hitchhiking. The subject was the same person as the previous call from the hospital. Patrols were made but she was not located. 14:13 – Report of an employee from a local business who had provided their number to a customer. This customer was not sending them inappropriate text messages. 19:18 – Report of an intoxicated male stumbling and pushing 2 bicycles. Members patrolled the area but were unable to locate the individual. 19:31 – Report of “mischief to a tree” from a few nights ago. There are no
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Walleye-Pike-Perch-Whitefish Management in Alberta Ray Makowecki Volunteer Fisheries Biologist After considerable communication and concern expressed on Alberta Sportfishing the Regulations and Fisheries Management Plans by the Next Step Team, Fish and Game Gro ups , A g r ic u lt u r a l Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, municipalities, sporting goods businesses, community representatives and individuals, the government continued to be more restrictive with reduced fish harvesting opportunities. Walleye tags continued in several lakes and catch and release pike were added to over 100 lakes. Many people and groups have expressed considerable disappointment with the management of the public resources particularly associated with the reduced opportunities to harvest the underutilized walleye and the catch and release only fishing for pike. However, the Government has agreed to an independent ThirdScience Party Review of the Walleye-PikePerch-Whitefish Management in Alberta. A second review panel will review Native Trout Management in the East Slopes. Alberta Environment and Parks met with a diverse group of stakeholders on May 28th to have initial discussions on working cooperatively on key commitments made by the Minister of Environment and Parks: • Discussions focused primarily on providing advice on the Third-Party Science Review which the Minister has requested. Fred Wrona, the Chief Science Officer in the Environmental Monitoring and Science Division of AEP will be leading the scientific review process and the group provided important advice on the timing, process
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and focus of this review to John Conrad the ADM of Operations. • The stakeholders group also provided their input and insights into other priority areas of work which the department is undertaking, including habitat actions, angler education, citizen science, and improving ongoing stakeholder communications and engagement. • The group agreed to act as an Advisory Committee to the Third-Party Science Review process and will provide information about the review to their members, constituents and networks. • Based on advice from the stakeholders, a refocused and aggressive time line was crafted for the Third Party Science Review: • Two reports are being committed to for completion during this fiscal year. • The two reports will focus will on the scientific approach in the current Alberta Fish Management Framework relative
to the eastern slopes trout recovery and walleye-pike management. • The next meeting of this Advisory Committee will be in July, and recommendations for other potential members of the Advisory Committee were invited from stakeholders. Continued participation and communication from all Albertans is encouraged. Without the participation and communication, this road to change would not have been possible. It is the hope of the fishing community to elicit a continued change with the same open discussions and activism on the part of all Albertans. For the past 20 years many public lakes in Alberta have had zero catch limits on walleye. Anglers have expressed concern and have been asking why not allow some fish to be caught and utilized by Albertans. Anglers want to have healthy fish numbers without wasting this valuable resource.
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The Beginning of the End Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Is it possible that recent developments are the death knell for Canadian Carbon Taxes? After dancing around the topic in parliament and enduring a 12-hour filibuster before the summer break, the federal Liberals still refuse to produce underacted copies of an analysis from the finance department on what the carbon tax is costing Canadians. The first issue is that any MP elected by taxpayers would have to gain access to this analysis only via the access to information laws. If there is one thing our tax dollars are good at is creating red tape and inefficiency. Should not this type of document be available to those elected to parliament? Second, if the carbon tax is so great, what are the Liberals hiding? In a fabulous political move, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna refused to answer questions but instead deflected by stating that the costs will not be known until the provinces decide whether they will adopt the federally mandated tax or implement their own. A slick move indeed by the liberals to force the Provinces to take the heat for the largest tax hike in more than a generation. It is already a foregone conclusion that Canada will miss its Paris Climate Accord targets by a wide margin. Despite this,
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the Liberals hide their numbers from the very people who pay their wages. Now, the walls may be closing in a little faster. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has picked up where his predecessor Brad wall left off in opposition to the carbon tax. Newly elected Doug Ford (Ontario) and Jason Kenny who is expected to lead the UCP to power here in Alberta also oppose the tax. Together these three leaders represent more than half the population, and if they do align, the stage is set. If Trudeau or his rivals are planning on campaigning on this in the next election, he will be in for a real battle to continue taxing Canadians for emissions. No one is saying that climate change is not real. However, many are saying that a carbon tax is not the fix, and the numbers seem to prove it. At least the numbers we see do. The numbers the Liberals are hiding might tell a different story, but... well... they are hiding. Even David Suzuki who has been the subject of much debate in Alberta lately has stated that there has been a shift in thinking leading to a more sustainable future. “The carbon bubble will burst with or without government action,” stated Suzuki. Regardless of what may happen in court challenges from the provinces, we might find ourselves following in the footsteps of Australia who implemented a carbon tax in 2012 and then saw it removed two years later when a new party came to power. Where do you stand? Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Co-op Supports Sports in Vegreville Glen MacLay General Manager - Vegreville Co-op Co-op is helping to build a place for everyone in Vegreville, Alta., with funding for the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association. The Co-op Community Spaces Program is providing $110,000 to build the Vegreville Soccer Park. Soccer pitches will be built on a 36-acre parcel to be used by an increasing number of children and teenagers aged three to 19. “We are very excited with this news that the VMSA is receiving this funding from the Co-op Community Spaces Program. The $110,000 Donation will help our organization complete this project. I would like to thank Co-op Community Spaces for the commitment of funds for our new soccer park,” said Allan Bohrson, President of Vegreville Minor Soccer Association. Co-op Community Spaces is investing in community projects across Western Canada, from Vancouver Island to Manitoba. The program helps create, protect and improve projects dedicated to environmental conservation, recreation, and urban agriculture. This year, 24 organizations will receive a total $2 million for their community projects. Since 2015, Co-op Community Spaces has donated $6.5 million to 88 projects. “Co-op Community Spaces is an exciting program that provides another opportunity for Co-op to give back and invest in local projects across Western Canada,” said Glen McLay, General Manager of Vegreville Co-op. “By supporting projects like this, we’re helping to build and support a vibrant and healthy community where people can come together.” The giving program is administered by Federated Co-operatives Limited on behalf of more than 180 independent retail co-operatives across Western Canada that form the Co-operative Retailing System. The complete list of 2018 Co-op Community Spaces funding recipients will be announced later in June. For more information about the program, please visit www.communityspaces.ca. About Vegreville & District Co-operative Association Colour is a new Vegreville Co-op is a retail co-operative that has proudly served Vegreville and the surrounding area for more than 89 years. Today, Vegreville Co-op serves more than 6000 members — and many more customers — in Vegreville, where it operates 3 locations. Since 2010, Vegreville Co-op has returned more than $1 million to its members in cash back and equity, while contributing over $200,000 to community organizations and initiatives.
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Rotary Club Gives the Homestead Lodge Wheels
(Back Row) Ann Waters, Barbara Rozdziabek, and John Rozdziabek. (Front Row) Jessie Bodnar, Olga Mandrusiak, Effie Lazowski, and Robyn Chilibeck.
Cxene Brooks Recreation Coordinator – Homestead Lodge The Homestead Lodge in Vegreville has received a very generous donation from The Rotary Club of Vegreville. Thanks to The Rotary Club’s generosity, The Homestead Lodge was able to use the funds to purchase 3 new wheelchairs for the facility. Ann Waters was on hand to present the donation. “We are very pleased that the Rotary Club of Vegreville hose us to make this donation. They do things like this quite often, and we are thankful on behalf of our residents, that they can use these chairs when they want to be out and about.” Previous to the donation, any residents who wanted or needed a chair would have to apply to Alberta Health Services for the necessary funding. It is thanks to the Rotary Club that the residents of Homestead Lodge will now have chairs at home that they may use whenever they want or need.
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – June 27, 1928
The by-law respecting the closing of stores at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday nights has been sent out to the nuisance ground by the mayor and council, who have forthwith ordered that stores must hereafter close that night at 9:00 p.m. Merchants and their customers will be guided accordingly. Early shopping is always an advantage and when it is also made imperative by a municipal ukase, there is only one thing to do – Shop Early – then you can hear the band concert which starts at 9:15 sharp. Construction gangs which had pulled out from the WhitfordEdmonton extension of the C.P.R. pulled back again last Saturday and are now at work completing the grade from Willingdon westward. While the text of the judgement of the Railway Commission has not been made public, it is apparent that in order to validate the extension to Edmonton, the C.P.R. had to come to time on the branch line from Swift Current to Whitford thus placing the Whitford extension as a part of a branch from the main line as required by the 1881 charter.
75 Years Ago – June 30, 1943
Alter having completed a full month of basic training, one hundred and twenty-one members of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps. Will graduate Saturday, July 3rd, from No. 2 C.W.A.C. Basic Training Centre at Vermilion. Upon completion of their basic training, these women are posted to various units and military establishments throughout Canada, this releasing men for active service. Of the 121 girls graduating, 21 of the girls are from Alberta points. Inaugural meeting of a new Local Ration Board at Holden, was recently attended by R. Johnson, ration officer of Edmonton, and C.M. Scott, Edmonton liaison officer with ration administration. Formerly, Holden was within the territory of Vegreville Local Ration Board, but has been set up as a separate unit under chairman, W.J. Fleming, manager of the Royal Bank. The cool and wet spring weather has resulted in a wonderful growth of grasses and clovers and haying should be under way within a very few days. Clovers, both sweet and red, are now ready for the mower, while brome grass, four feet high, is surely a promising hay possibility. These crops appear to be at their very best stage for cutting right now.
50 Years Ago – June 27, 1968
Former M.P. Frank Fane was among the first to congratulate Don Mazankowski on his election to the House of Commons on Tuesday evening. Mr. Mazankowski, who scored an over-whelming victory over other aspirants, watched the results of the election at his home before coming down to Progressive Conservative headquarters in Vegreville to join in the celebration. Tough new laws to deal with the growing problem of derelict motor vehicles will be adopted by Manitoba municipalities following amendments to the provincial municipal act, reports Civic Administration. The new bill permits towns to impose fines of $20 a day for infractions. Cost of towing, impounding, storing and disposing of autos will be charged against the owner of the property from which the vehicle or land owner of the vehicle is removed. Alberta Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. H.E. Strom, says a plan to establish an Alberta Hog Producers’ marketing Board has been approved by Cabinet. However, the plan will not become operative until it has been voted on by hog producers. The Vegreville Ladies’ annual golf tournament was held on Sunday, June 23 at the Vegreville Golf and Country Club. Twentysix ladies entered, representing clubs at Viking, Daysland, Lamont, Sedgewick and Vegreville, half from the host club.
25 Years Ago – June 29, 1993
Over 750 dignitaries, friends, and citizens gathered at the Vegreville Social Centre on June 25 to pay tribute to Don Mazankowski. After 25 years serving as the Member of Parliament for this constituency, Mazankowski is retiring. Arthur Ziegler and Russell Chudyk unveiled the bronze statue created by Denis Kleine in honor of Don Mazankowski’s 25 years in politics at a special ceremony on June 18. Council decided not to pursue their option of taxing church properties which are over one acre. In background information, council was told that the municipal taxation act exempts one acre of parcels held by or used by religious bodies. In 1986, a bylaw by town council exempted up to two acres. During the recent general assessment, the assessors assessed the church properties in accordance with the act. The result is that the Holy Trinity, St. Martin’s Roman Catholic and Pentecostal had taxes payable in the amounts of $142.40, $271.85 and 494.06 respectively. More than 90 years of service were recognized on Saturday, June 19, as three long-time Alberta Power employees celebrated their retirement. Don and Lil Basaraba of Two Hills, John and Sophia Lemiski of Edmonton and Len and Jean Severyn of Vegreville were honoured for their dedication, loyalty and many years of service.
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The Resource Revenue Roller-Coaster Ben Eisen and Steve Lafleur The Fraser Institute Before forming government Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP vowed to get the province “off of the resource revenue roller-coaster.” So it’s ironic that now-Premier Notley’s third budget promises to take the province on yet another ride. Her government’s vague and risky “path to budget balance” relies on future growth in natural resource revenue to hopefully eliminate Alberta’s deficit many years from now. In 2014, when oil prices collapsed, Notley, then leader of the opposition NDP, had little sympathy for premier Jim Prentice’s predicament. “The PCs claim it’s a crisis every time the price of oil drops,” she stated while criticizing the government for “riding this revenue roller-coaster for years.” When resource prices are high, money pours into Alberta’s coffers and the government spends freely. When resource revenues fall, big deficits tend to emerge. In some respects, Notley’s 2014 statement was bang-on. In the decade prior to the oil price collapse, successive Progressive Conservative governments spent as though good times would never end. When bad times arrived and revenue fell, the government predictably faced a significant shortfall. Clearly, if previous PC governments exercised greater spending discipline, the deficits of recent years would have been much smaller. Now, as Alberta recovers from recession, Notley calls the shots about how to deal with the deficit. And in her third budget, she offers a simple plan: buy another ticket on the revenue roller-coaster she once decried and hope for royalty revenue growth to take care of the problem. The numbers tell the story. The budget projects operating deficit in Alberta this year will be $8.8 billion. Thanks to recent spending increases, this is only slightly down from the peak of $10.8 billion in 2016-17. The government’s complacency about the province’s large deficits going forward is remarkable, as the budget projects almost no progress in its threeyear detailed fiscal plan. In 2020-21, the deficit will
still be almost $7 billion. After 2020-21, the detailed fiscal plan ends and what’s left is a vague “path to balance” showing that at that point the deficit starts to shrink much more quickly before disappearing completely in 2023-24. So how exactly does the government think it will make so much progress on the deficit then, given that it’s making so little progress today? The answer, unfortunately, is that it’s simply hoping for natural resource revenues to grow quickly in its “path to balance” and take care of the deficit. Consider that between 2018-19 and 2023-24, the government projects resource revenues will increase by $6.6 billion. This accounts for three-quarters of the $8.8-billion deficit it has to eliminate. In other words, the government’s plan is essentially to cross its fingers and hope for more resource royalties. The budget forecasts natural resource revenues in 2023-24 will represent 16 percent of all provincial revenues. This compares to 18 percent in 2014-15, the year before the effects of falling oil prices were fully felt. So the government’s plan to balance the budget explicitly requires riding the once-derided revenue roller-coaster back to nearly the same height as before the recent fall. This means if resource revenues don’t increase quickly, big deficits will persist. The reason for this is that after three years in power, this government has shown no appetite to address the root cause of Alberta’s troubles: government spending. Despite dire fiscal circumstances, total spending has grown under this government by 14.5 percent between 2015-16 and 2018-19. It projects slower spending growth going forward, but the budget makes no serious effort to reform spending or roll back recent increases. Instead, the plan is to merely slow down the rate of growth and, again, hope for resource royalties to do the heavy lifting. Notley’s government has failed to put the province on a safer fiscal trajectory. This budget confirms the government’s deficit-reduction strategy is simple but flawed: buy another roller-coaster ticket and hang on for the ride.
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Infant Nutrition Workshop Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Breastfeeding a baby until they are two years old has a multitude of health benefits! This was just one of the many statements discussed at the free educational workshop, Infant Nutrition that was presented by Public Health Dietitian, Delone Abercrombie with the assistance of Dietetic Intern, Jessica Williams on June 20 at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre. Concepts were taken from the Alberta Health Services worksheet. Abercrombie started the program by saying that solid foods should be introduced at six months and not earlier because the baby’s digestive system is not as developed before this age and this reduces the risk of allergies. Also, they may not be ready to chew or swalPam Kiist with her four-month-old low safely before this age. daughter, Emily Webeshet. The signs that babies are ready to (Rosanne Fortier/photo) start solid foods are they can sit-up with little help, has good head and neck control opens mouth when food is offered and will turn their head away when full. If you start them too late, they might have a hard time getting used to eating foods with different textures and not get all the vitamins and minerals they need. Tips that were suggested for starting new foods were: give baby one new food at a time and wait two days before adding a new food. This is so you can check for a reaction or allergy. Possible signs of this are redness around the mouth, rash or hives on the body, throwing up, diarrhea, stomach pain, and more crying than usual. If they have trouble breathing, are not able to swallow or have swelling of the tongue or mouth, call 9-1-1 immediately! First foods should be rich in iron. Start with small amounts, follow the baby’s cues and never force them to eat, let your baby touch and explore new foods, and remember, a baby’s appetite will change from day-to-day. It was mentioned to try next textures: mashed, grated, minced, chopped, or
diced. Change textures as needed for baby’s safety. Hard vegetables and fruit can be cooked or grated, small and round foods can be cut into four parts, foods that are stringy or chewy like meat or long pasta can be cut-up into bite sizes. Foods to avoid to prevent choking are hard candies, gum, popcorn, marshmallows, whole nuts or seeds, fish with bones, and any snacks using toothpicks or skewers. Don’t give babies honey or foods with honey until they are one year old to reduce the risk of botulism (food poisoning). Also, delay giving cow’s milk or goat’s milk till after nine months at the earliest. After this, Abercrombie gave a demonstration on how to make baby’s food. This is a simple and healthy way to feed a baby, can be made without added salt or sugar, may cost less, teaches the baby to eat what the rest of the family eats and more. Use a mini-food processor, stick blender, and if it’s soft food, people can even use a potato masher or folk.
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Get Ready For Court S/Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment Periodically I will attend court proceedings to monitor the RCMP members here that provide evidence towards offenses. There is a higher expectation on the members to present professional and meaningful evidence than a member of the general public that isn’t doing it on a regular basis (some are required to attend often and get better at it). The members will review their investigational reports and notes to refresh their memories which gets them in the mindset of the incident to present the best recollection of their involvement. Today was traffic court. The reason for writing this is to let readers know that if you are charged with an offense, be it criminal or traffic, be prepared for court (in the case of traffic, if you are contesting the charge). For anyone charged with a criminal offense, it is a little easier as disclosure is provided through the Crown Attorney’s Office. More commonly though people are going to court for traffic-related charges such as speeding or distracted driving such as today. One thing that does not impress the judges is that people will go to court unprepared. The expectation is that the charged person seeks to obtain disclosure before appearing on trial day. So to start at the beginning . . . When a person gets a ticket they get a copy of it which is either a computer printed copy or a written copy. The RCMP in Alberta are working on equipping our vehicles with a printer so that a computer printed version is provided to the accused. This copy has various information on it including the date and time of the offense and the accused person’s personal information. Another key piece of information on it is the actual offense including the section and act. There is more information that the person does not get roadside, and this is the disclosure the judges ask about. Once served a ticket you typically have two options, contest the ticket in court
or pay it (which is considered an admission of guilt). If you are contesting the ticket you have until a specified date on the ticket to do so. You then get notified of a court date to appear and provide your evidence. After a ticket is served the member, which could be a Peace Officer such as a Sheriff or Community Peace Officer, makes further detailed notes about the offense. A number of other factors linked to the offense are made in a report or written on a notebook, or in the case of a handwritten ticket, on the back of the originating ticket. These extra notes along with any photos, measurements, video or other
related material are what the judge is talking about for disclosure. Most people are not doing anything before the court date if they decide to represent themselves. If they get a lawyer to represent them, the lawyer will seek the disclosure because they know the process otherwise when you get notified of the trial you will be informed of a website (noted at the end of this article) to get information from to prepare for your trial. I strongly suggest anyone charged with a traffic offense, and is contesting it, go to the site and navigate to an area titled ‘People without a lawyer’. This leads you to a 16-page booklet that provides everything you will need. Anyone not prepared before the trial will likely get a lecture from the presiding judge as it wastes the court’s time waiting for the accused person to review disclosure that day.
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Holden Junior Cattlemen Show Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Junior Cattlemen of Holden and their cattle gathered together at the Holden arena on Saturday and Sunday the 23-24 of June for the Holden Junior Cattlemen Society Show. The Holden Junior Cattlemen run this smaller show every year, to make available to those junior cattlemen a show that is local, with not too much pressure for the young cattlemen “This is a good stepping stone for a lot of the participants,” said Society Treasurer Gail Alger, mother to society president Lucy Upham, “to show off their animals and meet up with other youth who like showing cattle.” The ages of the participants ranges year to year at 6-16 years old. The Holden Junior Cattlemen judge in similar levels to what 4-H clubs use, such as Peewee, Junior, and Intermediate. Saturday was a test for the cattlemen
themselves, in a skills competition that was all about the child; how they groomed their animal and other show skills were noted by the judges, with winners in each category. Presentation evening entertainment, was local band Winnie Brave. Sunday was all about the animals, with opportunities for the young cattlemen to win classes i.e. heifer, cow calf, bull calf, and bull. All of these were judged in pure bred and commercial categories. While the event was geared towards young people who are active in their agricultural community and want to meet friends with their same interests, the similarities between the Holden Junior Cattlemen Society is different from a 4-H club, in that each of the cattle are individually raised by the participants, and they show them together in the smaller venue to make friends, have fun, and show off their hard work. The Junior Cattlemen Show is competitive and
rewarding, just like the bigger shows, but with a smaller number of 40 entrants, 60 animals. “Everybody really enjoyed it.” Alger said. “There was a lot of work for the board, and hopefully we have encouraged new board members to join us next year.” She reported that the only low side to the Cattlemen’s weekend was the hot weather. “We are just so thankful for the use of the Ag society building and concession,” Alger said, “and the new 4H multi club for putting up and taking down the venue. They served us breakfast one day, and FCSS served the other.” In addition to the cattlemen, Alger said that the show would have been impossible without the head organizers society president Lucy Upham and VP Ron Yarham. They brought together all the sponsors and volunteers who made the show happen for the young cattlemen.
The Case for High Legume Pastures Agri-News Should livestock producers add forage legumes to their pastures? Livestock, forage, and beef specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) make the case for a high legume pasture mix. “For the typical Alberta livestock producer, perennial forages are a key part of their summer/fall feed supply,” says Karin Lindquist, forage/beef specialist with AF. “So, choosing forage varieties that can handle the variable weather conditions is critical to a good pasture management strategy.” “Everywhere you look in nature, many different types of plants and animals cohabitate in the same area,” adds Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist with AF. ”In a pasture situation, why would we not try to achieve the same? Having a biodiverse plant community allows for different plant species to thrive in different conditions within the same area so that, throughout the growing season, something is always there for livestock to graze.” Adding legumes to the pasture stand diversifies the plant matter above ground and to the roots. Legumes fix nitrogen in the soil which aids in the fertility of the pasture and reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Sainfoin, like alfalfa, also has a deep tap root so
that it can continue to grow when the rain stops. Applied Research and Extension Associations in Alberta, along with a producer/cooperator for each area have been gaining experiences with highlegume pastures over the last two years. Specifically, they have been including AC Mountainview sainfoin in a high-legume pasture mix. Sa i n foi n, or Onobrychis viciifolia, is a forage legume that contains tannins. These tannins reduce the rate of protein breakdown in the rumen which, in turn, reduces the risk of bloat in a high legume pasture. Grazing research at Lethbridge and Swift Current has shown a 95 to 98 percent bloat reduction when 25 percent of sainfoin is present in an alfalfa/sainfoin stand. Developed by Dr. Surya Acharya at the Ag-Canada Lethbridge Research Centre, AC Mountainview sainfoin is a new variety that was bred to have a similar growth pattern to and yield as alfalfa. This variety is also more adept at remaining competitive with alfalfa in a mixed stand. “Experiences with the high legume pastures containing sainfoin varied across Alberta when it came to the establishment,” explains Grant Lastiwka, livestock and forage business
specialist with AF. “The most important lesson with seeding is to ensure a firm seedbed before planting so that the seeds are placed shallow enough to get a good start while maintaining that important soil-to-seed contact. The first year of establishment requires observation of the stand to ensure the weeds are not outcompeting the forage seedlings for sunlight and moisture. “Once the forage stand is established, the plants need to set seed at least every two to three years,” adds Lastiwka. “Sainfoin has an indeterminate growing pattern, so you may find it flowering while lower down on the plant, there is already developed seed. Those seeds then fall off and are important to keep revitalizing the forage stand for years to come.”
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St. Mary’s Track and Field Provincials 2018
Chris Manderson Vice Principle – St Mary’s Catholic High School Another great year for Track and Field at St. Mary’s Catholic School. This year we won the League 5 banner for the 10th year in a row. As well, we qualified 23 athletes for the zone competition at Lloydminster this year. 43 different schools attended the zone meet, and our athletes performed very well, winning a total of 5 medals, and finishing 6th out of the 43 schools for the total team points competition. Individually, we qualified six athletes for the provincial track and field meet held in Red Deer, AB on June 1st and 2nd. Sterling Cannan, William Quinton, Harrison Paulichuk, Ben Nawrot, Rae-Lynn Billingsley and Sloane Cannan all
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attending several National Level meets. Sterling Cannan is moving on to Lakeland College next year to pursue her own athletic career playing on the soccer team there. Will Quinton is moving on to complete his two year personal mission before attending post-secondary. St. Mary’s wishes our graduating athletes all the best and knows that they will continue to have great success in all their new adventures
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June 22
01:00 – 911 call about a loud party. Members attended the location in question and spoke to the homeowners about the noise. 03:45 – Commercial alarm alerted to a break and enter in Mundare. Awaiting review of security video. 09:42 – Caller reports having various items dumped on their property over the last month. It is unknown who is doing the dumping. 14:04 & 15:04 - *** More CRA scam phone calls.
15:30 – 911 call of an angry employee who had been terminated. Members attended and the former employee was cautioned. 18:41 – Request from an Enforcement Officer to assist in the repossession of a vehicle.
June 23
07:57 – Report that a truck was being jacked up to remove a bicycle from underneath it. Members attended and found that the tuck and bicycle were involved in a collision. The 2 parties informed the police that they were resolving the matter themselves. 11:07 – Mother called to complain about her son possibly interfering with her financial affairs. She was advised to call the bank to discuss her concerns. 21:22 – Report of a “big fight” in a backyard involving 6 – 8 people. Members attended and were informed that the people who were f ighting had already left.
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Blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 11 Patrols were made in the area to ensure the fight did not make its way to another location. 22:24 – Report of a male who had been drinking and was talking about harming himself. Members located the male another day and spoke to him. He was in good health. 23:24 – Complaint about a loud party. Before police arrived the reporting party called back to advise that the party had concluded.
June 24
04:14 – male reports that a female is
at his residence but has conditions NOT to be in contact with him. The female was later located and was arrested for breaching her conditions. 15:35 – Report of a male attempting to use a credit card where the numbers on the card did not match the receipt. The card was suspected to be cloned and the user asked to prepay for food while they go and run errands. They then enter a tip of $100 and state that the amount was supposed to be $10, asking for $90 in cash to be returned to them. Video in multiple locations being reviewed.
During the week there were 10 false alarms, 5 false 911, 6 animal strikes and 84 calls for service were made in total.
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My co-worker Janice has been dating our boss for the past few months. Although they both think no one knows, this kind of information does not stay secret around the office for long. Considering intraoffice dating isn't allowed in our company, they are both putting their jobs at jeopardy. We all kind of turn our heads when they conveniently meet up in the copy room or leave for lunch at the same time. The problem is that I'm afraid someone more important will find out before they realize it. Janice does some of my work so if she's fired, I'll have to work harder. Do you guys think I should intervene and tell Janice her secret is out or just keep it to myself and hope for the best?
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Janice has become quite the office gossip. Unfortunately, she doesn't even know about it. Carry: Since your company has a policy on intraoffice dating, you are correct that both your boss and co-worker are walking a fine line. Although they are trying to be discrete, their relationship could result in problems for themselves
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in the future. Cash: Office romances can be quite difficult, but are more common than most of us might think. When people spend almost onethird of their time at the office, it's easy to build a relationship. Carry: For those that work out favorably, it can be a great experience. Many couples enjoy working together and sharing time at the office. Cash: The problem is when relationships don't work out and that's why companies have fraternizing policies in place. Most adults can treat each other professionally, but when a relationship goes sour, there's a potential for harassment and the lawsuits that
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It seems work can have more benefits than just a 401K plan. According to an online survey, nearly half of all workers confess to dating a co-worker. And they are not limiting dating to just their peers. Nearly 25% admit to dating someone in a higher position. The most common way co-workers couple up is when working together on a project. Other common ways are when co-workers run into each other outside of work, meet at happy hour, or discover each other over lunch.
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Carry: The fact of the matter is
that both Janice and your boss are adults and can make their own decisions. Unfortunately, your question leads us to believe that you are looking out for your own best interests and not those of Janice. Cash: If the two of you are friends who socialize and share secrets about each other's lives, then by all means let her know your impression of the situation. However, if she didn't confide in you about the relationship, it's best to simply keep it to yourself. Carry: And who knows, if everything works out, maybe you'll be invited to their wedding.
Before you consider dating your co-worker, check your company's policy on intraoffice dating. Although it may seem unfair for a company to limit your socialization, courts have been upholding these policies. Fortunately, they are not overly common. A survey by the American Management Association found that 84% of respondent's said their company does not have any office dating policy at all. And of the companies that did, most only prohibited dating a superior or a subordinate. •
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When I started my new job I was a little worried. My boss seemed like a very strict guy with lots of rules for his department. His first order was to have my co-worker James teach me the ropes. James took me around the plant all morning explaining everything I should not do if I wanted to avoid irritating the boss. He continued warning me until he noticed it was 12 o'clock. "We better head back to our department," he said in a rush. "We don't want to miss happy hour." "Why is 12 o'clock happy hour?" I questioned. With a chuckle he replied, "'Cause that's when the boss goes to lunch!" (Thanks to Vinny J.)
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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 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 Ford 4 x4, Crew Cab, new tires. $4600. PH: 780994-3005
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UPCOMING EVENTS Holden Craft Market. Holden Complex: Sat. July 7, 11am-5pm & Sun. July 8, 11am-4pm. Homemade & Quality Goods. Woodwork, Baking, Candles, Art, Candy & much more. Local Vendors. Concession Available.
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Helping out the Little Guys
David Chau Vegreville Minor Ball Association Brad Mills (President of the Vegreville Slo Pitch League) presenting a cheque donation of $2,500 to David Chau (President of the Vegreville Minor Ball Association,) to help with the year of minor baseball expenses.
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Alberta-Party Leader Stephen Mandel Talks Present-Day Alberta Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser In Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel’s own words, “When people enter public service, I think that for the most part, they are good people… it’s not about making a judgment of character so much as whether you see the world the same as they do.” In conversation with Mandel, we went over the ideals and goals of the Alberta Party, to gain a better understanding of what they are all about. With a party that is older and more established, such as the Liberal or Conservative parties, their philosophies are more common to us, and the philosophies of a smaller party such as the Alberta Party can go unnoticed. Did we ask Mandel, why the Alberta Party? His answer was simply, “for me, the Alberta Party represents all that Alberta should be, a party that knows the importance of responsible government as well as the importance of taking care of people…those two concepts are very intertwined together, and a government needs to be able to do both.” This, he says, can be exemplified in the first three of the party’s mission statements: • Model responsible and ethical government. • Generate and implement practical, constructive solutions through listening, citizen engagement, evidence-based policy and building common ground. • Tackle tough issues facing Albertans by examining root causes and maintaining a long-term view of prosperity and sustainability. To explain this, Mandel said the party believes in electing individuals who, rather than being bound by a party’s historical standpoint on matters such as the economy, oil industry, the education system, and healthcare, can make the decision for the good of the people instead of the good of the party. Putting partisan ideals aside is a big part of what the Alberta Party believes would be good for the province. The other cited statement (above) states that the Alberta Party believes that problem solving is easier without these partisan ideals, as a choice
can be made that will benefit all people involved… an example that was used was the Kinder Morgan Pipeline issues and the ‘resolution’ that the current government came to. “Of course we believe in pipelines,” said Mandel, “we all need pipelines, and a healthy economy begins in resource management… the Alberta Party sees the Kinder Morgan Pipeline as ‘a pipeline, whereas, I think the government now views it as ‘the pipeline.’ If we had been in provincial government, we would have pushed much sooner for the Federal government to put things in place to make the pipeline happen, rather than it being worked on…for seven years.. and then the government paying billions of dollars so that it might still happen.” He also mentioned that communications with BC could have been done differently. “We could have worked together with BC, to figure out common ground,” he said, “Nothing good ever comes from taking an adversarial stance, which is where a lot of our problems come from.” We also discussed the “#BuyCanadian” social media campaign that has been sweeping the internet in response to trade issues between Canada and the US, and Mandel raised the question; are we choosing to become a nation of traders-turned-hoarders? “Of course, I believe in buying local as much as possible.” He said. “Locally owned stores, markets, and small businesses are an important part of our culture and economy…. But we are a nation of traders by nature, we have more than we need. For a relatively small population to keep all this to ourselves doesn’t make sense. Canada is not statistically that big of a player in the wide world, and we need to know our place.” On the Right-Left political spectrum, the Alberta Party holds a centrist position, choosing to take their stance between the United Conservatives on the right, and the Liberal and New Democratic parties on the left. The candidate for the Alberta Party in the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville constituency is currently unannounced.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
LEBITKO, Steve In Loving Memory of Steve Lebitko November 8, 1920 – June 30, 2012 You will never be forgotten We’re reminded of you every day, With the love and strength you gave to us Before you went away. You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true, And whenever support was needed, We could always count on you. The hands of time will not turn back To when we were together, But in the memories we cherish, You’ll be with us forever. Missing you. Your loving family.
MEMORIAM
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BIRTHS
TOPECHKA, Bill December 3, 1926 - June 29, 2003 In Loving Memory Fifteen years ago today The one we loved had passed away An empty place no one can fill We miss you and we always will A special person and a handsome face Someone we loved and can’t replace Never selfish, always kind These are the memories he left behind. Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there Loved and remembered every day Never more than a thought away And always will be loved & remembered to eternity. Loved and Always Remembered Wife Vicki, Son Barry (Marilyn), Grandchildren, GreatGrandchildren
MICKLICH, Johnny May 20, 1929 - June 26, 2005 In memory of our Uncle Johnny and brother who passed away thirteen 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 Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich
JOBER, John Wade Proud parents Janelle & Wade Jober are happy to announce the arrival of their son John Wade, born on May 28, 2018 at the Viking Hospital. John was 7 lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long. Overjoyed Grandparents, Randy & Elaine Field and Ted & Glenda Jober. Great-Grandparents Hank & Vicky Field and Adolph & Myrna Tkaczyk.
Vintage Day and Ukrainian Music Festival at the UCHV Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Sunday, June 24, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village held two events to help their guests connect with history on a fun and different level.
Six bands and folk choir added up to seven performances were registered for the Ukrainian Music Fest portion of the event, which was organized and emceed by Steven Shwok, the host of CFCW’s Zabava Ukrainian music program. Because of this, many of the performers were well-known in the area. It was a good, toe-tapping time, and some dancing commenced beside the stage as the audience enjoyed the music. In the Show n Shine portion, this year 133 vehicles were preregistered for the event, (a step up from last
year’s 110) including three vintage motorcycles. Because they needed a hard surface, they were positioned in front of the visitor center on the way in. About 1500 visitors attended, at a 200-person increase since last year. Winner for Best of Show was a 1964 Mercury Montclair Marauder owned by Cornelius Dekoning Winner for Kid’s Choice Award was a 1933 Plymouth 5-window coupe owned by Allan Flynn Winner for Best Motorcycle Award was a 1948 Indian Chief owned by Dave Martin Winner of the Best Tractor Award was a 1948 Ford 8N owned by Richard Heitman The whole day was pretty jam-packed, with Vintage vehicles arriving in the morning, the annual Kalyna Voice competition starting in the courtyard. The music fest began early in the afternoon at the band hall stage, and entertainment continued in the vintage-era theme all day. “This was our first year combining Vintage Day and Ukrainian Music Fest. It was a beautiful day, and a lot of people who would have come for only one event were able to enjoy the other as well. We will be working with the Friends of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village to see what we are planning for next year!” It’s been going on for a number of years, and has always fallen somewhere close to Canada weekend, and was recently moved to the last weekend in June. It was very engaging for us as an interactive historic museum and allowed us to connect with another audience. “A lot of people think you have to be Ukrainian to enjoy the Village, but this weekend we represented more of an era in Alberta’s history.” A lot of car owners and car club members
love to use the large, grassy landscape of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village for the car show, and the UCHV definitely makes sure to take care of them and make sure they have everything they need; from food and hydration to a FaceBook post to reassure them that even though the weather might look bad from Edmonton, it’s clear skies all the way at the UCHV. “More and more are coming out, and there were a lot of new vehicles this year. There is even a British car club in Edmonton who participated, which just goes to show that the event really was inclusive to all of our province’s history from an era that many participants remember and were a part of.”
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Lamont Fair and Pyrogy Festival In the afternoon, a parade was held in honour of the volunteers. The pyrogy dinner, though it used to be prepared by the Lamont Light Up Committee, was put on by fair and pyrogy committee, but was run by the same person who organised it in years previous. 600 people filled the Lamont arena, and all gave a rave review for the food. 10,000 pyrogies were prepared for the meal. As with most young organizations, the committee is run by an eclectic group of people, with representation from the town, the Knights of Columbus, the Lion’s Club, and other organizations. “Everybody has a piece,” says Hrehorets, “I am the chairperson, but we all come together to get things done.”
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The four-years-young Lamont Fair and Pyrogy Fest had another smashhit on June 23, 2018. In a trend of new events in Lamont over recent years, the fair and pyrogy dinner is a collaboration of community organizations who wanted to create a fun event for community members young and old. “It’s a fun event,” said Lamont Fair and Pyrogy Fest Committee Chairperson Gail Hrehorets, “And who doesn’t love
a good plate of pyrogies? It’s a reference to the Ukrainian roots of many of our community members.” This year’s events included a kid’s fair with bouncy houses and a Velcro wall, a pyrogy dinner featuring Duelling Pianos entertainment, and a miniature school bus demolition derby that entertained the guests with their lumbering and crashing demolition. While there were originally three school buses entered, one broke down before the derby began so only two buses competed for the win.
“We will find out at the debrief how things look for next year. With the 10 people running everything, we will evaluate. A common challenge with these big events is to keep everything economical but still interesting… we are hopeful to have new blood on the committee for next year.”
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Searching for that Pot of Gold
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Vegreville News Advertiser reader Dezeri Weslake was out doing her recycling on Saturday, June 23, when she couldn’t help but capture the bright hues of a rainbow with her camera. In her message to the news advertiser, she wrote, “folowed the rainbow, searching for that pot of gold at the end.” With all of the rain forecasted for the near future, there will hopefully be plenty of opportunity for searching for gold, for Dezeri and any other hopeful rainbow-watchers. Photos by Dezeri Weslake
Winners of Father’s Day Show and Shine 2018 Bill Smolak President – Iron Runners Car Club Convertibles First place, sponsored by Outlaw All Terrain - The winner is Doug Hayme of Sherwood Park, AB with a 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Second Place, sponsored by Bucky’s Welding Ltd - The winner is Richard Heitman of Tofield, AB with a 1957 Ford Skyliner Retractable. Muscle Cars First place, sponsored by Maddigan Chrysler - The winner is Jason Carnell of Edmonton, AB with a 1969 Dodge Charger. Second Place, sponsored by Vegreville Value Drug Mart - The winner is Dennis Fried of Vegreville, AB with a 1969 Dodge Charger. Pre 50’s Cars First place, sponsored by Vegtel Engraving Ltd - The winner is Dale Mackie of Victoria, BC with a 1926 Cadillac Limousine. Second Place, sponsored by Vegreville Electric - The winner is Harley Derewylica of Elk Point, AB with a 1927 Chevrolet Landeau. 1950’s Cars: First place, sponsored by Woodcraft Canada - The winner is Perry Dolhaniuk of Edmonton, AB with a 1956 Chevrolet Belair. Second Place, sponsored by A+ Cellular - The winner is David Oracheski of Viking, AB with a 1958 Ford Edsel Ranger 2 Dr. Hdtp 1960’s Cars: First place, sponsored by Vegreville Auto Body - The winner is Jay Motley of Czar, AB with a 1966 Ford GT40. Second Place, sponsored by Webb’s Machinery - The winner is Greg Stolz of Vermilion, AB with a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1970’s Cars: First place, sponsored by Flash Distributors Ltd. (NAPA) - The winner is Ron Russett of Lloydminster, AB with 1974 Dodge Challenger. Second Place, sponsored by OK Tire The winner is Paul Hrynew of Edmonton, AB with a 1970 Pontiac GTO Cars 1980’s and Up: First place, sponsored by Twin Lakes Ready Mix and Aggregate - The winner is Robert Peel of Sherwood Park, AB with a 1980 Studebaker Avanti II Coupe. Second Place, sponsored by Vegreville Home Hardware - The winner is Allan Anderson of Viking, AB with a 1987 Buick Grand National. Hot Rod/Street Rod/ Modified: First place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Steve Bullerwell of Edmonton, AB with a 1940 Willys Pick Up. Second Place, sponsored by Ernie’s Auto Body - The winner is Jamie Beausoliel of Sedgewick, AB with a 1955 Chevrolet 210 2 Dr. Post Low Riders: First place, sponsored by Volten Electric - The winner is Shaun Fried of Vegreville, AB with a 1963 Lincoln Continental. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Justin Saskiw of Vegreville, AB with a 1988 Chevrolet C1500 Long Box Pre 50’s Trucks: First place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Jack and Wendy Rac with a 1938 Ford
81C. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Allen Tomdszewski of Camrose, AB with a 1946 Chevrolet Trucks 1950 – 1972: First place, sponsored by Vegreville and District Co-op - The winner is Ed Charest of Leduc, AB with a 1951 Mercury M1. Second Place, sponsored by Prime Cuts Meat and Deli - The winner is Dale Gochko of Edmonton, AB with a 1972 GMC Long Horn Trucks 1973 and Up: First place, sponsored by County Collision Repair - The winner is Jerry Kalita of Edmonton, AB with a 1975 Ford Ranger XLT. Second Place, sponsored by Peavey Mart - The winner is Jackie Albers of Daysland, AB with a 1986 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Rat Rods: First place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - T he winner is Dale Drever of Hardisty, AB with a 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Dakotag Pelham of St. Paul, AB with a 1951 International L120 Pick Up Foreign: First place, sponsored by Kal Tire/ Extreme Clean Truck & Car Wash - The winner is Ken Davidson of Sherwood Park, AB with a 1957 Morris. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is S. Foley of Vegreville, AB with a 1996 Ferrari F355 Special Interest First place, sponsored by Weiss Mechanical Service Ltd. - The winner is Pete & Kim Phillips of Cold Lake, AB with a 1952 Cdn. Ford Jeep M38. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Kevin Pearce of Beaumont, AB with a 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 Ltd Motorcycles: First place, sponsored by Jiffy Lube & Car Wash - The winner is Brandon Melenka of Vegreville, AB with a 1968 Triumph TR6. Second Place, sponsored by Nick’s No Frills - The winner is Sonny Gegolick of Vegreville, with a 1969 750 BSA Rockport III Best Of Show: Sponsored by Vegreville Mechanical - The winner is Amber Glover of Irma, AB with a 1970 Dodge Coronet. Amber Glover also receives a $250 cheque from Bumper to Bumper Club Participation: First place, sponsored by the Fathers’
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Rotary Lobsterfest Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On June 21, the annual Rotary Lobsterfest was held at the Vegreville Social Centre to raise funds for the Rotary club in Vegreville, and the wider Rotary community in Canada. Every year, the Rotary Club in Vegreville hosts several families, individuals, and businesses for a feast of steak and lobster. Many guests buy tickets annually to enjoy the bib-wearing, crustaceanpopping social event. Emcee for this year’s event was Jameson Brown, who led the guests and volunteers through the evening’s events of door prizes, introducing the band, an auctioneer selling the first table to eat to the highest bidder, and a 50/50 ‘heads or tails’ draw. Musical entertainment was provided by local Vegreville band the Wednesdays, who played a variety of country and popular covers. When dinner was served, the first table to eat was auctioned off, with proceeds from this auction also going towards the Rotary Club. This table went to Jessica Littlewood, for $525 total. Supper consisted of sides such as potato salad, Caesar salad, buns, and corn, with claw-some (sorry not sorry) main courses of steak and lobster. A desert of squares, fruit kebabs, and coffee was available off to the side, and the toonie bar was open for the duration of the evening. The 50’50 ‘heads or tails’ draw was led by emcee Jameson Brown and Vegreville Rotary Club Daphne Miller. Guests who had bought the stamp to play at the beginning of the evening were called to their feet, to bet either “heads” (by put-
ting their hands on their heads) or “tails” (by putting their hands on their tails.) Miller would then flip a coin, and in good old-fashioned, survival-of-thefittest style, the winners would continue on to the next round.
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After supper, the remaining lobsters were auctioned off in pairs, and then the music continued, with available space for guests to dance close to the stage. The Rotary Club is a non-profit organization, where leaders exchange ideas and take action in various ways in the community. The Vegreville Rotary Club raises funds through events like the Lobsterfest, pools such as the Wine Survivor 2.0, and they also offer a free reading program for children throughout the summer. In addition to serving their home community, they have also recently sent members to Cambodia with members of the Edmonton West Rotary Club for the club’s “water project.” The funds from the Lobsterfest and events like it support not only the Rotary club in Vegreville but the difference they aim to make on a national and global scale.
Seniors Luncheon Get-Together Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Seniors need a place where they can socialize and have fun! Vegreville’s United Church’s regular free monthly program-Seniors Luncheon Get-Together was one of the featured events for Seniors’ Week. Coordinator, Georgina Baron said this program will be closed for the summer months but will be returning in September! Please phone the church for the dates and times. “This program is offered once-a-month. It is totally free. We started this program in the hopes that some of the seniors who don’t go out very often would come out and meet new people and socialize. I think there are a lot of seniors who are lonely. All seniors are welcome to attend. We serve tea, coffee, and cookies at the opening time. We sing songs for a while and then there is usually a presentation. Afterward, if they want to play games, we have board-games available. Sometimes, we have a film. We also occasionally do crafts. Everyone is treated to a free lunch of sandwiches, soups, and desserts.
Attendees enjoy and afternoon film. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
show and shine - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 Day Event Committee - T he winner is the Mainstreet Cruisers of Edmonton, AB. Second Place, sponsored by the Fathers’ Day Event Committee - The winner is Battle River Cruisers of Viking, AB Peoples’ Choice: Sponsored by Boston Pizza - The winner is Jason Carnell of Edmonton, AB with a 1961 Dodge Charger. $250 Prize Winners Sponsored by Bumper to Bumper Oldest Driver: was George Sample (85) of Vegreville, AB with a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain, and a 1951 Mercury Pick Up Youngest Driver: was Shayne Wowk (15) of Vegreville, AB with a 1977 Ford F150 Pick Up Furthest Distance Travelled: Dale Mackie of Victoria, BC, 1345 km traveled one way with his 1926 Cadillac Limousine
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A.L. Horton School feels volunteers help them do the amazing things they do at their school. To honor and show appreciation to these special people, the school presented their annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on June 21. This occasion was as welcoming as the placements the students designed that had ‘we thank our volunteers,’ as well as other sentiments, on each one. Volunteers were also treated to a free water bottle, and a lunch of fresh homemade buns, pulled pork, pork and beans, assorted salads, assorted fruits with dip, many desserts, beverages, and more. However, none of this matched the satisfaction that volunteers received from donating their time to the school. A former Home Economics Teacher, Joyce Howell said she also volunteers for the Ukrainian Bilingual program in two Edmonton schools. She has been doing this for many years. At A.L. Horton School, she teaches the students how to do embroidery. For the grade six class, she showed the students how to do pysanka writing and taught them how to make Ukrainian Easter bread. Joyce
Sherise Golka, Kellen Golka, Linda Fried, Samantha Stephen, Ashley Ziprick. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
really likes volunteering for the school because she enjoys working with children. Joyce said she discovered that boys really enjoy embroidery which is an excellent way for them to obtain math building skills. It’s a good craft all around because it helps children acquire hand/eye coordination. Another volunteer, Dawn Douglas, said she volunteered to help to get the hot lunches ready. She enjoys this because A.L. Horton School is a great school and all the staff and volunteers are nice to work with. She likes being part of the school community for the school that her kids go to and getting to know the people her kids are associating with.
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George Childs Submitted – Vegreville Elks Lodge On June 14, 2018, Vegreville Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Bro. Bob Bennett presented Len Babyn, St. Martin’s Council Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus with a cheque for $1,500 to assist in the costs for the Knights of Columbus 2018 Canada Day celebrations.
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Creative and Fun Ways to Celebrate Canada Day Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser As Canada Day Approaches, communities across the country are organizing parades, fireworks, and celebrations to commemorate the birthday of our great nation, and the heritage of ‘Unity in Diversity’ we all share. Here are some ways that you can make Canada Day special this year. 1. Celebrate the days leading up to Canada Day. Some key ones to note are National Indigenous People’s Day ( June 21), Saint-Jean Baptiste Day ( June 24), and Canadian Multiculturalism Day ( June 27). 2. Break out the patriotic redand-whites. While Canadians are not as well-known for their patriotism as our southern neighbours, Canada Day is a good time to show our Canadian pride by wearing our national colours. 3. Participate in local events. Parades, games, fireworks, picnics, and other activities will likely be advertised on posters, town websites, and the local news. 4. Host a themed party. Some ideas can be found on blogs, (or Pinterest) including festive foods, decorations, trivia, and games. 5. Make a festive or traditional craft. The possibilities are endless! Anything maple leaf, red-and-white, or historically themed can range from a preschool to a more advanced level of difficulty. 6. Go on a “Canada” themed treasure hunt. You can search for
maple leave, ‘X’ number of restaurants who serve poutine, zippers, signs or posters with the phrase “Canada Day,” Canadian 7. Read a book by a Canadian Author, or with a historic Canadian subject. An educational one for children (and adults) is “’M’ is for Maple: a Canadian Alphabet” by Micheal Ulmer. “This is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common. It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the languages of the world through the contribution of New Canadians. Canada Day is a time to celebrate the heritage passed down to us through the works of our authors, poets, artists and performers. It is a time to rejoice in the discoveries of our scientific researchers, in the success of our entrepreneurs, and to commemorate our history – a history in which each new chapter reveals itself to be more touching, more fascinating than the last. As we look ahead, we have every reason to show our pride in being Canadian and to face the future with confidence and enthusiasm.” - Government of Canada (website)
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History of Canada Day many festivities are held across the country, since 1868. The Creation of Canada Day July 1, 1867 : The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. June 20, 1868 : Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1. 1879 : A federal law makes July 1 a statutory holiday as the “anniversary of Confederation,” which is later called “Dominion Day.” October 27, 1982 : July 1, “Dominion Day” officially becomes Canada Day.
Government of Canada – Canada Day On July 1, Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It’s been a day of celebration, where
The Celebrations Start July 1, 1917 : The 50th anniversary of Confederation. The Parliament buildings, under construction, are dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to the courage of Canadians who fought in Europe during the First World War. July 1, 1927 : The 60th anniversary of Confederation. The Peace Tower Carillon is inaugurated. The Governor General at the time, Viscount Willingdon, lays the cornerstone of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street. From 1958 to 1968 : The government organizes celebrations for Canada’s national holiday every year. The Secretary of State of Canada is responsible for coordinating these activities. A typical format includes a flag ceremony in the afternoon on the lawns of Parliament Hill and a sunset ceremony in the evenings, followed by a concert of military music and fireworks. July 1, 1967 : The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the backdrop for a high-profile ceremony, which includes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. From 1968 to 1979 (with the exception of 1976): A large multicultural celebration is presented on Parliament Hill. This concert is broadcast on television across the country. The main celebrations (called “Festival Canada”) are held in the National Capital Region throughout the month of July. These celebrations include many cultural, artistic and sport activities and involve the participation of various municipalities and volunteer associations. From 1980 to 1983 : A new format is developed. In addition to the festivities on Parliament Hill, the national committee (the group tasked by the federal government to
plan the festivities for Canada’s national holiday) starts to encourage and financially support the establishment of local celebrations across Canada. Start-up funding is provided to support popular activities and performances organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of communities. Interested organizations can make a request to the Celebrate Canada program.
1981 : Fireworks light up the sky in 15 major Canadian cities, a tradition that continues today. 1984 : The National Capital Commission (NCC) is given the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital. 2010 : Festivities on Parliament Hill receive a royal treatment when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh join the festivities to celebrate Canada’s 143rd anniversary. 2011 : Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, participate in Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill on the occasion of Canada’s 144th anniversary. 2014 : Canadian Heritage organizes the 147th Canada Day celebrations. For Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017, the government gave the Department the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital.
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Birthday Tea Traditions for Hot-Dog Sale for a Cool Trip the Lord Mayor of London Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville 4-H Multi-Club’s motto is to learn by doing and they practice this by participating in so many cool projects. Volunteers were busy selling hotdogs and pop at the 4-H Multi-Club Hot-Dog Sale at Vegreville and Area Co-op on June 22. Leader, Connie Steinwand said young people become really well-round-
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Friday, June 28 marks the anniversary of the birth of Mannville-born Sir Peter Drury Haggerston Gadsden, who was elected Lord Mayor of London, England in 1979-1980. Each year, the Mannville Historical Society celebrates around his birthday with a tea at the Mannville Public Library. This year on June 22, the library was decorated with bright, quaint tablecloths and flowers among the children’s literature bookshelves. 18 people from the Mannville area attended the tea, but it was possible that more potential out-oftown guests were detained by the pouring rain around the highway that afternoon. Those who did attend, and members of the Mannville Historical Society, recalled the visits that Sir Peter Gadsden would make back home to Mannville throughout his life, and the parties they would throw in the village for his returns. Historic Note: Sir Peter Gadsden was one of the first babies born in Mannville, Alberta on June 28, 1929. His father, Reverend Basil Claude Gadsden, was a missionary minister at the church in
Mannville until Peter was five years old, and they returned to England. After he completed school in England, Peter became a trader, known as Trader Gadsden, through the 1950s and 60s. He was a member of seven livery companies, and even served as founder master of one; the Worshipful Company of Engineers (1983-85.) After being elected to the Court of Common Council or the ward of Cripplegate in 1969 and being appointed as Sheriff of the City of London in 1970, Gadsden was 41 years old, and well on his way to becoming Lord Mayor of London and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, at the relatively young age of 50. Sir Peter Gadsden was the first Lord Mayor of London to have been born outside of Britain, and the Mannville Historical Society hosts the birthday tea in part so that people will remember this unique part of Mannville’s history. Ledgers with his family’s name can be found in the old books at the Mannville Co-op, and his mother’s name is listed among the first women to give birth in Mannville, in 1929.
Volunteers who helped at the hotdog sale (Left-toright) Jennifer Nawrot, Deanna Kobbera, and Connie Steinwand. (Rosanne Fortier/ photo)
ed from their experiences they obtain from belonging to the 4-H Multi-Club. This hot-dog sale was held to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Ontario this summer. They will go to Dundas County and learn how farming is done there and will explore the Parliament Building in Ottawa, as well as, visit other places. It is due to the generosity of the Co-op that these sales are possible because Co-op always donates 10 dozen hotdogs, buns, and cans of pop.
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Fly-In, Drive-In Breakfast Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Sharing the love of flying, aviation and aircraft were fueled by a pancake breakfast with every trimming imaginable at Vegreville Flying Club Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Breakfast at Vegreville Airport CEV3 on June 23. Many recreational and commercial pilots from across Alberta flew their planes in at 8 O’Clock and later in the morning. Spectators of all ages rushed to view these planes as they arrived and flew away. Gene and Judy Connon from Sherwood Park flew-in with a Cessna 185 plane. Gene has been a recreational pilot for 38 years. He said his flight down went really well because the weather was nice and everything went smoothly. Gene said he likes the freedom to go wherever he wants to, whenever he wants to; he gets to make his own schedule while flying. He admitted that there are not really any downsides to flying. Another recreational pilot, Terry Allen from Edmonton who has been flying for 35 years flew-in
President of Vegreville Flying Club, Ed Lefsrud with his wife, Ellen, and Darryl and Shawna Werstiuk enjoy the breakfast. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
with a Cessna 206 plane. Terry said that he enjoys all that Gene mentioned while flying, as well as, the flexibility involved. “Flying is my passion. It is my life and a real hobby for me. I have been interested in flying since I was a young boy. My earliest memory is of a flight I had that I enjoyed so much, I said I was going to do that one day. I like the freedom involved of just being up in the
sky and being a part of the environment,” Terry said. “Also, I feel flying is a lot safer than driving a vehicle. We are all professionally trained and we maintain our airplanes professionally every year.” Gene and Terry both added that this is the best breakfast that they had this year. Gene said this is the first time that he can recollect that his wife can have pancakes because she is gluten intolerant and they served gluten-free pancakes. President of Vegreville Flying Club, Ed Lefsrud mentioned that they have (COPA) for the youth. This program takes about 15 to 20 kids on a 20-minute flight. They are trying to attract youth to become pilots. Once a year, Vegreville Flying Club also offers courses to their members. Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) Edmonton Zone 4 Volunteers- Ground Load, Bill Neil, and CASARA Spotter, Natalie Engler were also on site. CASARA is a civilian volunteer organization whose mission is to train volunteer pilots, navigators, spotters, and ground support personnel for search and rescue.
Vegreville Legion Celebrates Young Canadians Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Wednesday, June 20, the young people who participated in the Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign for Remembrance Day, and their families, gathered together at the Vegreville Legion to receive recognition for their first, second, and honourable mention awards from the campaign in each category.
The Poppy Campaign is a literary and poster contest that runs yearly, to give young Canadians the chance to connect creatively with our nation’s history, to honour those who have fallen in the line of duty for Canada, and have their work displayed at the Legion. The contest runs at local, district, command, and dominion (nation-wide) levels, with cash awards available for the artists/writers who win at each level. Categories that the children participated in were classified by age and grade, with Primary, Junior, and Senior divisions. This year, students from the schools in Vegreville, Mundare, and Andrew participated in the Vegreville Legion’s Poppy Campaign. “The Poppy Campaign is important because it reminds us of those who have laid down their lives so that we can live the lives we have today,” Said Terry of the Vegreville Legion, in opening of the awards event. The categories that the students won in included, Primary: Colour Poster Junior: Colour Poster Intermediate: Black and White Poster Junior: Black and White Poster Junior: Essay Intermediate: Essay Junior: Poem Intermediate: Poem Senior: Poem The contestant who won in the Vegreville Legion’s Poppy Campaign for Intermediate Essay and Senior Poem also won at the Command level.
Town of Vegreville Donates to Local Food Bank
Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Town of Vegreville Administration Staff donated $400.00 to the Vegreville Food Bank. These funds were collected from the staff who participated in wearing Jeans on Jean Fridays.