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prayer service. When I asked the priests and people why they attended and how they felt prayers would help stop Russia’s aggression in their war against Ukraine, I received the following responses. Lormaszkiewicz said Jesus Christ gives us the best advice. “He will help us in the material things and the spiritual things. We always need support from our Lord. Every country all around the world is praying.” Maskal said that Ukrainians have always said that

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RCMP files from February 21 - 27 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser February 21 14:41 – Report of suspicious vehicle. The complainant indicated that a truck was parked outside his home running. Members attended, located the truck and the driver. The driver indicated that he was parked while at his grandma’s house shoveling her walk. 15:28 – Report of fraud. The complainant indicated that they sent $40 for the purchase of an S9 phone from a seller on Facebook Marketplace. The phone was never received. The seller has been reported to Facebook and the complainant was provided information for Equifax and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. 21:00 – Members attended a Vegreville residence on suspicion of a male possibly being there who had outstanding warrants. Members located a 20-yearold male from Vegreville and arrested him on his warrants. They also located a 20-year-old male from Edmonton who had outstanding warrants and arrested him. Both were held in cells until a hearing with the Justice of the Peace after which time they were released with additional conditions and documents for court. A Pontiac Montana was also seized during the arrests as it was related to a file from Wainwright where it was involved in a case involving flight from a police officer there. February 22 01:36 – While on patrol, members observed a cyclist with no visible headlamp. The operator, a 32-year-old male from Vegreville was stopped. During the stop, members noted the subject had an open bottle of liquor in his hand. The subject was charged for transporting open liquor (drinking and cycling) with a VP of $120. He was also provided a warning for not having a headlamp. February 23 Nothing of note February 24 02:32 – Report of a collision at a Vegreville business. Members responded and located a Honda Civic which had damaged 2 new trucks. A 26-year-old male from Calgary was operating the car. Members confirmed that the driver was not impaired, however, noted there was mental health concerns. When questioned, the driver indicated that a tornado had picked him up which resulted in his car being flung into the other vehicles. The driver was given a ticket for careless

driving (VP of $567) and then transferred to the hospital for evaluation where he was admitted. 08:39- Report of shoplifting from a Vegreville business. Two males entered he business and then left with items when the clerk had their back turned. CCTV was reviewed and a subject vehicle identified. The vehicle was identified as a gray 1994 Chrysler New Yorker with Saskatchewan license plates. Investigation is ongoing. 20:00 – Report of harassing communications from a former employee who would not stop texting or calling the business requesting their T-4. The subject refused to provide a mailing address to the business to send the paperwork. Members mediated the situation. February 25 07:13 – Report of a break and enter to a Vegreville business. A gate and door were breached. A forklift at the site was used to load a crate which included a quantity of copper wire. Under investigation. 16:02 – Report of a green 1995 Ford F150 stolen from a residence in Mundare. The vehicle was located in Vermilion later that day. 17:34 – Traffic enforcement in the area by Traffic Services. Violations included approximately 13 speeding tickets. 19:02 – Report of shoplifting from a Vegreville business. A white male wearing a mask was reported leaving with goods in a gray Honda car. While patrolling, another Vegreville business called to report that a package was left in their parking lot by a suspicious male who drove off. Members attended and recovered the goods to return to the business it was stolen from. CCTV being reviewed. Under investigation. February 26 12:35 – Report by a resident in Vegreville of two lost dogs that he had located. He placed them in his back yard after which they escaped and once again were “at-large”. Members patrolled and located the subjects, apprehended them, placing them in the back seat. They were transported to a local animal shelter but did not have any identification at first inspection. 13:17 – Call received from a Mundare resident about someone who was having mental health problems and refusing to take their medication. The subject’s behavior was becoming increasingly erratic. Members attended, spoke to the client who agreed to take their medication.

13:43 – Report of a break and enter at a Lamont County residence near Mundare. It was reported that someone had entered the empty farmhouse and buildings. It could not be determined when the breakin occurred. Some items including copper wire were taken. A window and door were damaged. Cameras located at the property are being reviewed and the matter continues to be under investigation. 23:59 – While on patrol members observed and clocked a driver in a gray Chevy Malibu doing 160 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. A ticket was issued to the 27-year-old male from Lloydminster. The ticket holds a voluntary penalty of $495. The driver was issued a second ticket for driving at unreasonable speed with a VP of $243. *** The driver narrowly missed being awarded mandatory court for doing more than 50kmph over the limit. February 27 06:21 – A Good Samaritan picked up a person walking near the site of a single vehicle accident. While driving to Vegreville, the rider made comments about self-harm. Members attended the hospital where the rider was brought and checked on him. He indicated he was fine and was not wanting to harm himself. 12:23 – Traffic stop conducted on a brown 2005 Ford F150 in Vegreville. The 41-year-old driver from Vegreville received a series of tickets. Investigation showed the owner and driver were suspended and the vehicle unregistered. The member noted indicators of impairment. Mandatory alcohol screening was conducted, and a caution indicator resulted. The vehicle was towed and the driver was issued 3 tickets. Operating a vehicle without registration, (VP of $324), driving an uninsured vehicle, (mandatory court) and driving while unauthorized, (mandatory court). The driver was also issued a $300 fine for the caution test on the alcohol screening. The driver also had warrants out of Calgary which were executed and then the subject was released with additional documents for court. During the week there were 81 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 1 animal strike, 4 wellbeing checks, 7 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 2 COVID, and approximately 21 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

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No Words, No Rides Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion Sanctions and Prayers. Until Sunday it seemed that is all the West was going to offer Ukraine despite months of pleading and years of evidence following the 2014 so-called “annexation” of Crimea. With western Canada being a significant destination for settlement by Ukrainians for generations, many of our readers are connected in some way to Ukraine. Some directly with friends and relatives, and others by way of heritage. There is no doubt that so many are being impacted by this war in one way or another. This week my column is in part an opinion piece and in part a commentary. Many people feel that Russia’s terrorizing of Ukraine has been enabled in part because the West, (when speaking of North America) isn’t demonstrating the resolve U.S. President Trump did four years ago, and PM Stephen Harper did during his tenure. Many western nations, particularly in the EU have become dependent on Russian energy, partly due to their own misguided and poorly planned shift to green energy. Much of Europe is in an energy crisis already and have a great dependence on Russian energy imports. This, at least in the EU’s case, placed them in a position of higher risk and likely delayed action until the invasion was well under way and Ukraine was in a humanitarian crisis. In stark display of denial when discussing energy, U.S. president Biden was asked by US reporters about dependence on Russian oil

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and the Keystone XL pipeline which he cancelled as soon as he was in office. He dismissed this thought stating that it would not have changed their energy stance. Clearly, drinking the left’s green Kool-Aid has made him delirious and unable to do simple math. I’ll make it easy. In 2021, the U.S. imported an average of 209,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Russia. The Keystone XL pipeline planned from Hardisty, Alberta, to Steele City, Nebraska would have had the capacity to carry 830,000 barrels per day of crude from western Canadian oil fields to Gulf Coast refineries in the U.S. At home, while Ukraine was pleading for support, our government was posting selfies with paper signs “supporting” Ukraine and offering helmets. When the bombing started, the U.S. government offered to evacuate Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky. His response is one that all leaders should take note of. “I need ammunition, not a ride,” he stated as he posted videos encouraging his citizens to fight for their country and pledged to stay in the capital and defend the country with them. A stark contrast to our PM Trudeau who hid from and refused to talk to anyone involved with the Trucker’s “Freedom Convoy.” To his credit, PM Trudeau announced Monday that Canada would ban all imports of Russian oil. Hopefully this comes with a ban on all Russian naval vessels in Canadian waters as well, not only oil. In a similar stance, former Ukrainian politicians have posted videos on social media demonstrating how to create Molotov cocktails, also known as a petrol bombs, gasoline bombs for citizens to use against Russian invaders. One Ukrainian brewery in Lviv, the Pravda brewery, has switched from producing beer to Molotov cocktails, compete with special labels featuring Russian President Putin. Videos of seniors making the same in various parts of Ukraine are also circulating social media. Arseniy Yalsenyuk, former Ukrainian Prime minister spoke on CNN calling Putin a liar and that the proposed peace talks Monday were nothing but a smoke screen. Now that Ukraine is in crisis and under siege, western nations are finally taking concrete action and providing real support for Ukraine. As of Monday morning, here are some of the items pledged or implemented. - Most western nations have closed all air travel to Russian owned or operated aircraft. - Russian Media is being banned in most areas in order to limit the false information they are spreading. - Russian banks have been cut off from the rest of the world, and more and more sanctions are coming into force to punish the leaders and oligarchs. The Russian economy is already feeling pressure and have announced that they are increasing their key interest rate from 9% to 20% and the value of the Ruble has dropped dramatically. - In the last two days, Russia has arrested more than 6,000 of their own people who have been protesting in Moscow and St. Petersburg against the war. - The European Union has approved the sale and delivery of weapons to Ukraine. Many countries have started to send them

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90 Years Ago – March 3, 1932

Restaurant licenses have been refused to stores that stock groceries for sale, It is alleged by other merchants that certain so-called restaurants make a practice of selling groceries during prohibited hours, hence the new ruling. All men drawing Unemployment Relief will be required to report at the Town Hall twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. They will work five hours per day. Any failing to so report and work without sufficient cause, will be struck from the Relief list. After three weeks of very cold weather in Whitford, ranging from 25 to 55 below zero, we have now a spell of very warm weather. Roads are getting cut up by hay and straw haulers. Major H.G.L. Strange delivered a very interesting and instructive address to a large audience in the community hall in Lavoy last Thursday afternoon. He urged the farmers to improve the quality of their wheat crop by buying registered seed and by carefully cleaning seed before sowing it.

75 Years Ago – March 5, 1947

Highlights of Vegreville town council meeting: A business deal with the Thomas Garage Limited, dating back to 1930 was consummated whereby sale of certain property in Block T, Plan 4078EO became effective and transfer of the property was authorized. Squawks of citizens about the scavenging service resulted in a decision to interview other parties with a view to letting a new contract. The death occurred on Sunday, March 2nd, of Mr. Joseph Bala. Mr. Bala was eighty-one years of age on Christmas Day and was the first Ukrainian Settler in the Innisfree district. The Japanese government price board said that food prices had risen as much as 106% in the last year. An egg costs 67 cents. Legislation ratifying plans for refunding part of the treasury bills of indebtedness of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia will be submitted to parliament this session, it was disclosed in a return tabled for P.E. Gagnon. The treasury bills represent loans made to the provinces for relief and other purposes during the great depression. Twenty-one prefabricated emergency churches have been received from Switzerland to replace some of those destroyed or damaged in Germany during the war, the American military government said.

50 Years Ago – March 2, 1972

The Vegreville Branch of the Red Cross Society held their annual meeting. Mr. Ed Sadownyk reported for the Kinsmen Club who sponsor and promote the Blood Donors Clinic and stated that a total of 436 units were realized for 1971. Mr. Floyd Tuck was elected president and Mr. Irwin Cowan was elected Vice-President. Two community minded citizens who are active with the local committee of the Salvation Army are Al Scholton and Jim Nicholls prepared a shipment of clothing to be sent out to less fortunate persons. The clothing is collected by the local committee almost on a year-round basis. Until one sees Robert Seal’s collection of oil cans it is hard to realize that there are so many brands and kinds on the market. Robert is a member of the Cougar Patrol in the Vegreville Boy Scout Troup and is collecting and exhibiting his collection. Also a license plate collection dating back to the 1920’s was featured at the same exhibit. Kendall Freed is the collector. Mayor Virgil Moshansky was made an honorary member of the Vegreville Boy Scouts Troop at the parent and son banquet held at the Elk’s Hall. Don Mazankowski, present Member of Parliament for Vegreville, was unanimously endorsed by the Conservatives to contest the next election expected to be called later this year.

25 Years Ago – March 4, 1997

Vegreville has been awarded the 1998 northeast Alberta Winter Games. While details are sketchy at this point, a weekend in January 1998 is being considered. About 300 volunteers will be required for the organization and hosting of the games, which attract between 800 and 900 participants. The Vegreville Legion hosted 68 cribbage players from 16 communities in Alberta and the Northwest Territories last weekend for a provincial legion competition. The teams played 51 games in the three days. Elementary students at A.L. Horton got to try their basketball skills from a different perspective on February 27. The school hosted two athletes front he Northern Lights wheelchair basketball team in a demonstration game, after spending the week experiencing “life and sport in a wheelchair.” Official opening of the expanded Mundare senior citizens centre was held February 20. The program after supper included presentations by Mundare town council, Willingdon seniors club, CIBC, and MLA Ed Stelmach. Chairman Lloyd Sereda also recognized a number of donors who gave over $9,000 towards the construction and equipping of the centre.

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The Potato Chips War just the Tip of the Iceberg Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University We recently learned that Frito-Lay, a brand owned by giant PepsiCo Canada, stopped selling to Loblaws after the retailer refused requests by Frito-Lay to increase their prices. Food manufacturers, when selling products to grocers, suggest retail prices. With low profit margins, labour shortages, packaging issues and supplychain woes, inflation has been violently disruptive to manufacturers. It’s not the first time this has happened. But the scale of this stop-sell is unprecedented, and the manoeuvre by PepsiCo tells us that food manufacturers in Canada have had enough of grocers changing the rules to their advantage. Unlike other industries, food industry suppliers will pay clients to do business. It’s such a strange environment for the neophyte. Manufacturers pay listing fees to have the privilege of selling to grocers. It’s always been that way. But in recent years, grocers have arbitrarily charged more fees and, in some cases, reduced suggested prices without consent. That’s a nightmare for manufacturers, who need market discipline to protect brand equity. As a food producer, the last thing you want is a price war involving your products. If things were free, we wouldn’t have much of an economy or jobs to support Canadians. So maintaining supply-chain order is critical to our entire food ethos; jobs and economic growth are at stake. Frito-Lay products are made in Canada, using potatoes grown by Canadian farmers.

The rift between PepsiCo and Loblaws is long overdue. And make no mistake: many other manufacturers and grocers are involved in similar tug-ofwar disputes. It’s happening in dairy and bakery, so many food categories are impacted by this. Reporters just happened to learn about the PepsiCo instance, likely because someone wanted the public to know. Canadians may be puzzled by the news. Why would Loblaws be blamed for keeping prices lower for consumers? The answer’s not simple. For grocers, the game is easy since they have all the power. Almost 90 per cent of all the food Canadians buy is sold by just five retailers. Grocers want to remain competitive and will defend their margins the best they can against market rivals. It’s an oligopoly. And if Loblaws gets a lower price, that doesn’t mean Canadians benefit all the time. They may sometimes, but shareholders are often the big winners. But don’t expect empty shelves in the chips aisle or other sections of the grocery store any time soon. And if they do show up, they won’t be there for long. Grocers will find ways to fill shelves with other brands, including their house brands. Given the current market conditions and the fact that the food inflation rate is over six per cent, consumers will trade down and seek more house brands. Grocers know it, so the time may be right for them since they have the power and many weapons at their disposal. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started almost two years ago, many food manufacturers – including PepsiCo Canada – have thought of selling food directly to consumers. They could control market conditions and gain more authority over their brands.

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Town of Vegreville Stands With Ukraine L-R: Marie Stelmach, Councillor Jerrold Lemko, Councillor Taneen Rudyk, Councillor Justin Curtis, Ed Stelmach and Tim MacPhee. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Vegreville is showing its support for the people of Ukraine. On Feb. 25, Mayor Tim MacPhee, along with several members of council attended a flag raising ceremony with former Premier Ed Stelmach and his wife Marie. Ed Stelmach is the chair of the ‘Alberta Stands with Ukraine’ committee of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council. Mayor MacPhee stated, “Vegreville Town Council is appalled by and strongly condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine. We’re grief stricken by what we’ve witnessed and heard about the conditions in Ukraine already and are incredibly concerned for the country’s citizens. Council and I are also heartbroken for the hundreds of our community’s residents that have friends, family and connections in Ukraine as they now worry about their loved ones abroad. I know our immediate reaction is to find some way to support Ukraine and its residents as soon as possible, but I ask everyone to be cautious when contributing to online fundraisers. The Alberta Stands with Ukraine committee is working aggressively to provide Albertans with legitimate, confirmed, and reliable streams to contribute to financially, in the hopes of ensuring those funds are appropriately distributed.”

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Emergencies Act Prompts County of Minburn Councillor to Speak Out Councillor Carl Ogrodnick at the regular meeting of council on Feb. 22. Ogrodnick brought forward the item for discussion as he wanted council to write a letter of opposition to Prime Minister Trudeau. He said the Emergencies Act should not have been invoked and voiced strong opposition with the federal government’s power to freeze bank accounts. Ogrodnick said he pledged $100 to the Freedom Convoy 2022 campaign, but that his bank account had not been frozen. However, he had heard reports of that happening to other people. “The Finance Minister shouldn’t have the power to do that. When it comes down to it, if you don’t have your financial freedom you don’t have any freedom. If you can choke down Friday, February 25, 2022 Saturday, February 26, 2022 anything at any time anywhere when it’s a democracy you are also eroding a person’s ability to object to be against to protest 2 23 24 30 37 40 50 32 11 15 17 25 35 46 28 or to even be a political party. You take all that away you are left EXTRA: 1759144 EXTRA: 3474471 with only one thing, a totalitarian state.” Ogrodnick said there should not be financial repercussions to Friday, February 25, 2022 Saturday, February 26, 2022 anybody or be included the Emergencies Act. He said the only 6 8 12 16 24 35 25 2 4 17 28 35 44 46 5 time the government should have the power to seize bank EXTRA: 3474471 EXTRA: 1759144 accounts is when the matter has gone through all of the proper channels in the justice system. As far as the tactics used in the protest, Ogrodnick said, “It’s definitely a change from what I’ve seen of how they’ve (federal government) reacted to other protests when they were ripping down statues or burning down churches or the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement. Funny, they didn’t do it to them, but they chose to do it to these people. They seem to pick on these guys. Like the Prime Minister said, he doesn’t approve of them, so different tactics were used then. The point of it is, if you have a tactic for disbursing a protest it should be the same for everybody.” Div. 5 Councillor Tara Kuzio said, “I think at the end of the day it boils down to basic democracy. We are elected PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE officials here. The people in Ottawa TOWN OF VEGREVILLE, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA there made decisions not based on the SECTION 258 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT best interests of people…Like this is TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Town of Vegreville, in the Province of Alberta, has given first reading to basic democracy. This should not be Bylaw No. 02-2022 which will, upon final passage and approval, authorize the Council of the Town of happening. Vegreville to incur an indebtedness by the issuance of Debentures to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority for financing construction of the Forced Main Replacement. I agree with Carl, the more voices, the more people that speak up, the more The estimated total cost of the aforesaid project is $2,850,000.00. The total amount to be borrowed on the credit and security of the Town of Vegreville at large by the issue of debentures is $1,250,000.00. The Town people that protest is when things actuof Vegreville will repay the indebtedness over a period of thirty (30) years in semi-annual or annual ally happen. So, I would be all in favour instalments, with interest not exceeding eight percent (8%), or the interest rate fixed from time to time by the of making noise from our level of governAlberta Capital Finance Authority, payable semi-annually or annually. ment. It’s unacceptable.” NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of the Town of Vegreville that, unless a petition of the electors for a Kuzio said the Liberals and NDP are vote on Bylaw No. 02-2022 is demanded as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal not standing up for people, and that it’s Government Act, the Council of the Town of Vegreville may pass the said borrowing bylaw. partisan politics. “I understand the way All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly. the systems works, but the system is broken, and what they’re doing with the A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be obtained from:

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Invocation of the Emergencies Act sparked debate and criticism when the issued was raised by County of Minburn Div. 6

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Christopher Leggett, CAO Town of Vegreville Box 640, 4829-50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 Dated at the Town of Vegreville, in the Province of Alberta this 28th day of February, 2022. INFORMATION FOR ELECTORS Pursuant to Section 1(1) (i) of the Municipal Government Act an "elector" means: (i)A person who is eligible to vote in the election for a Councillor under the Local Authorities Election Act. Pursuant to Section 47(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act a person is eligible to vote in an election if the person: (a)Is at least 18 years old (b)Is a Canadian citizen, and (c)Resides in Alberta and the person’s place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day. A vote may be demanded in the Town of Vegreville on Bylaw No. 02-2022 by electors equal in number to at least 10% of the population in accordance with the provisions of Section 223 and Section 251 of the Municipal Government Act. A petition for a vote is not sufficient unless it is filed with the CAO within 15 days after the last date of the advertisement of this notice and shall contain on each page "an accurate and identical statement of the purpose of the petition." (Further requirements of the petition are provided in Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act). DATE of the last publication of this notice is the 9th day of March 2022.

County of Minburn Div. 6 Councillor Carl Ogrodnick. (County of Minburn/Submitted Photo)

Emergencies Act is unacceptable in a democracy where we have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. What Trudeau’s constituting an emergency is so far from it. As an elected official, and just as a Canadian, I don’t agree with any of it. In fact, I have a voice at this table, a little bit more than the regular Joe, and that’s the voice I’m going to have. It’s wrong.” Council passed the motion to write a letter to the Prime Minister and to circulate the letter to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs and Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk. Trudeau announced during a press conference in Ottawa on Feb. 23 the federal government would be ending the use of the Emergencies Act. “Today, after careful consideration, we’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency,” he said. “Therefore, the federal government will be ending the use of the Emergencies Act.” Trudeau said the government was confident that the existing laws and bylaws were now sufficient to keep Canadians safe.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 The County of Minburn is inviting qualiﬁed contractors to submit quotations for the

2022 Roadside Mowing Program The complete request for quotation package is available on the county website at:

https://minburncounty.ab.ca/p/tenders-and-job-opportunities Emailed and paper submissions in sealed envelopes are both acceptable and must be received by the undersigned by: 2:00 p.m. on March 25, 2022 at the following location: Minburn County Public Works Shop 4105 – 51 Avenue, Box 550 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 Email: dullery@minburncounty.ab.ca If further information is required, please contact Darwin Ullery, Manager of Agriculture and Utilities at 780-632-3715.

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School Readathon Welcomes Community Participation Enjoy sweet country views while sticking close to the action…at Maple Towers. 780-603-0853 | 4570 Maple St, Vegreville Principal Keri Busenius and students Becca Allan and Chailyn Gara found books about playgrounds just in time for the school Readathon. (Gladys Menzak/Submitted Photo)

A.L. Horton Elementary School Submitted A.L. Horton Elementary students are diving into books in support of playgrounds. For three weeks, students are collecting Readathon pledges as they work towards a reading goal. Families and neighbours are invited to sponsor students to read or, in the case of younger children, listen to someone reading. “It made sense to combine our school’s literacy goals with the fundraising society’s goal of raising money for the community playgrounds on site,” said principal Keri Busenius. The school has three playgrounds and all are reaching the end of their lifespan within two or three years. Each playground replacement costs about $250,000. The school’s fundraising group, Friends

of A.L. Horton School Society, is hosting the Readathon. They’ve sponsored prizes for individual students and classes based on pledge amounts raised. Students who read a minimum of 15 days will also have their names entered into a draw for prizes. School staff have invited community members to share their reading lives. “We’re asking adults and groups in the area to tell students about what they’re reading right now,” explained Busenius. Those who share thoughts on Twitter and Facebook are asked to use “#ALHreads” in their post. Participants will have their names entered in a weekly draw for prizes sponsored by staff at the school. “These are community playgrounds and we are all readers,” noted Busenius. The Readathon runs until March 11.

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You Missed the Mark Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, While your editorial on whether the Emergencies Act was necessary that was published in the Feb. 23 edition was inforApply via email Admin@BergenBrothers.ca mative, you missed the mark. My opinion is that it was. or via text to 780-977-9275. Our borders, airports, ports of entry and Parliament grounds are international territories. Who would have guessed that a Bergen Brothers thanks all applicants convoy of protesters would have turned it into an occupation? for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Or that $400M/day in goods and services would have been blocked at the Ambassador Bridge, $44M at Coutts, and millions of other dollars at other places of entry. County of Two Hills No. 21 While some blockades were resolved Seasonal Employment Opportunity before the Act was invoked, who was to say the protesters would not return? We, The County of Two Hills would like to invite applications for a seasonal Agricultural Service Board in Canada, believe in peaceful protest, in employee. This is a seasonal position and the successful candidate will be working on a variety of programs with the Agricultural Service Board, commencing May 2, 2022. using our democratic electoral means to voice our opinion i.e. letters to newspaRate of Pay: $22.63/hour based on The successful candidates must: pers, phone calls to politicians, petitions, 7.5 Hours/day; 37.5 Hours/week. ● Have a valid Alberta Class 5 Operators etc., do not mark us for reprisal by govLicense ● Have a valid Pesticide Applicators license or ability to obtain an Authorized Assistant Applicator license ● Have a general understanding of farming operations and/or farming background ● Have the ability to operate and maintain equipment ● Be willing to perform vegetation management controls which may include mowing/spraying/grass seeding/crop survey ● Have strong knowledge and/or background in ﬁeld crops, diseases and/or other pests

Please submit resume to: Elden Kozak Agricultural Fieldman Box 490, Two Hills, Alberta T0B 4K0

Phone: 780-657-3358 Fax: 780-657-3504 Email: ekozak@thcounty.ab.ca

Application Closing Date: March 15, 2022

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ernment officials like they do in nondemocratic countries. What do we really know about the underpinnings of the Western Canada Concept Party or the Diagolon far-right extremist group which was represented by two principal organizers of the occupation of Ottawa? No matter what you may think of an elected leader, he/she doesn’t deserve obscene flags flown naming them. The Government of Canada did not practice overreach in this case; the protesters did. Shame on them! Nancy Mereska Two Hills, AB -- Hello Nancy. Thanks for reading and sharing your opinion with our readers. On this one we will have to agree to disagree. I’m sure on some level we can both be right -AB

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The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking two individuals for administrative summer student positions located in Vegreville, Alberta. The Administration Office position is responsible for providing receptionist duties, answering telephones, receipting revenue and daily cash reconciliation, maintaining office filing systems and preparing spreadsheets. The Shop Administrative position is responsible for answering telephones, preparing spreadsheets and work orders as well as completing mail duties. Qualifications: - High School Diploma - Currently enrolled in Post-Secondary Business or Administrative Program - Excellent computer and written skills - Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and strong customer service skills - Valid Class 5 driver's license This position may require occasional overtime.

Shop Maintenance Assistant The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking one individual for a summer student position at the Shop located in Vegreville, Alberta. The Shop Maintenance Assistant position is responsible for assisting the Shop Foreman and Heavy Duty Mechanic in the regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles. The successful candidate will also be responsible for picking up parts, cleaning shops, detailing vehicles, and assisting Construction and Oiling Crews as directed. Qualiﬁcations: - High School Diploma - Currently enrolled in a Post-Secondary Education Program - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Valid Class 5 driver's license This position may require occasional overtime.

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Summer Student Employment Agricultural Service Board Assistant The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking two individuals for summer student positions in the Agricultural Service Board department located in Vegreville, Alberta. Job duties will include weed control activities on public and private land, ﬁeld and crop surveys for agricultural pests, herbicide application, industrial mowing, and other Agricultural Service Board related duties. Qualiﬁcations - High School Diploma - Excellent personal skills - Keen interest in modern agricultural and environmental practices - General knowledge of equipment, including repair and maintenance would be an asset - Post-secondary students are encouraged to apply - Valid Class 5 driver’s license This position may require occasional overtime.

Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailing experience, education and qualiﬁcations by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca.

Questions regarding this position may also be directed to the above email address.

Employment Term: May 2, 2022 to August 31, 2022 Location: Vegreville, Alberta Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour (depending on qualiﬁcations and relevant work experience)

Employment Term: May 2, 2022 to August 31, 2022 Location: Vegreville, Alberta Salary Range: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

The County of Minburn thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Town of Vegreville Receives Annual Policing Grant Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Interim Corporate Services Director Meghan Saskiw informed council that the town had received its regular annual policing grant of just over $345,000 during its Jan. 24 regular meeting. Saskiw said the $345,000 grant is from the province and is used to offset the

$1,140,021 costs for the town’s policing contract. “This is separate from the $309,584 that we pay annually for the debentures,” noted Saskiw. “The total amount debentured for the RCMP building is $6,003,000, drawn in 2018 and 2019. The final debenture payment is on December 16, 2049.”

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This is a full time position requiring you to learn the daily duties of the Innisfree Seed Plant such as providing service to customers, assisting with incoming and outgoing grain deliveries, cleaning and upkeep of the plant and assisting the plant manager. Requirements: ● Grade 12 education ● Knowledge of agricultural activities and production ● Ability to diﬀerentiate between cereal/oilseed/pulse/soya bean crops ● Ability to work in a dusty/noisy environment ● Bondable Assets: ● Organizational skills ● Strong communicator ● Self Motivated

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Please submit your resumes by March 11, 2022. Email: innisfreeseedplant@gmail.com Mail: Box 81 Innisfree, AB T0B 2G0 Phone: 780-592-3875

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The County of Minburn No. 27 is hiring a permanent part-time Operator for the East Regional Waste Transfer Station located at 50329 Rge Rd 92 (1.5 miles west of the Village of Mannville). Duties and Responsibilities - Opening and closing the site to members of the public based on the hours of operation - Ensuring accepted waste material is deposited in the designated containers and/or compounds - Ensuring unacceptable materials are not deposited at the site - Arranging for waste transfers with the appropriate vendor or contractor - Piling refuse with a skid-steer loader - Maintaining accurate records of the accepted and deposited waste materials Qualifications - Ability to read and write in English - Knowledge of basic safety principles - Basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office products - Ability to work with members of the public and other municipal employees - Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements - Experience operating a skid-steer loader - Previous experience at a Landfill or Transfer Site would be an asset This position may require occasionally working additional hours. Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailing experience, education and qualifications by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca. Questions regarding this position may also be directed to the above email address.

Hours of Work: Mondays and Wednesdays – 9:45 am to 1:15 pm Fridays – 9:45 am to 4:15 pm (only during summer hours; April 1 to November 30) Saturdays – 9:45 am to 4:15 pm

Please submit your resumes by March 11, 2022. Email: innisfreeseedplant@gmail.com Mail: Box 81 Innisfree, AB T0B 2G0 Phone: 780-592-3875

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Permanent Part-Time Employment Waste Transfer Station Operator

This is a full time position requiring you to learn the daily duties and process of managing the Innisfree Seed Plant such as providing service to customers, co-ordinating incoming and outgoing grain deliveries, scheduling plant maintenance and upkeep and managing staﬀ. Requirements: ● Grade 12 education ● Knowledge of agricultural activities and production ● Ability to diﬀerentiate between cereal/oilseed/pulse/soya bean crops ● Ability to work in a dusty/noisy environment ● Bondable Assets: ● Organizational skills ● Strong communicator ● Self Motivated

Seasonal Employment

Road Construction Operators 627G Scraper and D6N/D7XR Dozer The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking two individuals for Seasonal Road Construction Operator positions in the Operations Department located in Vegreville, Alberta. Job duties will include operation of heavy equipment, equipment maintenance, and other Operations duties. Full-time hours with overtime based on 10 hours per day or 191 hours per month.

Road Construction Labourer/Operator 815F Packer The County of Minburn No. 27 is seeking one individual for a Seasonal Road Construction Labourer/Operator position in the Operations Department located in Vegreville, Alberta. Job duties will include operation of heavy equipment, equipment maintenance, and other Operations duties. Full-time hours with overtime based on 10 hours per day or 191 hours per month. Qualiﬁcations: - Ability to work outdoors and perform manual labor - Previous experience operating heavy equipment - Strong communication skills and a team worker - Valid driver’s license – Class 3 would be an asset These positions may require occasional overtime. Please submit a complete resume and cover letter, detailing experience, education, qualiﬁcations and references, and a current Driver’s Abstract to HR@minburncounty.ab.ca. These positions will remain open until suitable candidates are selected. Questions regarding these positions may also be directed to the above email address.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.84 per hour

Employment Term: Tentative May to October 2022 Salary Range: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour (Labourer/Operator) $29.18 – $35.59 per hour (Construction Operator)

The County of Minburn thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Wendy Brook Festival is a Go! Wendy Brook Music Festival Submitted After having to cancel half of the Wendy Brook Music Festival in 2020, and then having to do an online Festival last year, the 2022 Festival will be mostly in-person. Piano and

Turf, Utility & JCB Sales Professional We currently require a Sales Professional to handle our growing Turf, U lity and JCB customer base in Vegreville. The successful candidate will have a mechanical ap tude, great people skills and an outgoing personality. Along with being selfmo vated and responsible, we are looking for a candidate to have a desire to deliver a high standard of customer service. Qualifica ons and Skills ·Sales experience preferred ·Knowledge of John Deere and compe ve turf equipment preferred ·Ability to work flexible hours ·Excellent customer rela onship skills ·Ability to demonstrate equipment for customers. ·Provide thorough evalua on of poten al customer trades With more than 30 years of opera on in the Ag machinery industry, Deerland offers compe ve wages to the Oil & Gas Industry with the addi onal benefit of a stable, family friendly life style, an RRSP plan and excellent benefits.

If you are looking to join a dynamic organiza on to develop your career please send your resume in conﬁdence to Aaron McGregor, Turf, U lity & JCB Manager at Aaron.M@deerland.ca Or call 780-675-2256

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Breeders Cupboard is an online store for Canine Breeders based in Mundare AB. We are looking to fill Part-Time Positions with the opportunity for advancement and the transition to Full time. We offer competitive wages and a flexible Monday thru Friday hours.

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Wireless Internet Technician VM Systems has an opening for a Wireless Internet Technician. This position is casual or part time with the option of permanent full time for the right person. Independent contractors will also be considered. Location: Vegreville based - 70% In the field, travel required. Skill Requirements: ! Grade 12 Education, ! Drivers License, ! Ability To Work At Heights, ! Experience With Hand Tools, ! Basic Computer Skills, ! Ability To Use Troubleshooting Equipment, ! Good Problem Solving, ! Self Motivated, ! Good Command Of The English Language. Type of Work: Servicing and monitoring of internet services. Installation and maintenance of wireless transmission hardware including radios, dishes and cables. All associated record keeping and paperwork. Must be bondable and be able to pass security clearances. Fall Protection will be required. Please apply with resume by fax or email to: VM Systems. hr@vm-systems.com Fax 1-780-801-2628

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voice, which make up most of the entries, will be live. Ukrainian, Speech Arts and Instruments are scheduled to be virtual, but there is a possibility they may be live as well. Please check the Wendy Brook website for updates. The Festival is just around the corner on March 7 – 14. There are also plans for an Awards Concert, provided COVID-19 restrictions allow for this. The piano adjudicator is Abigail Pedersen. She is an experienced and innovative teacher, adjudicator, clinician, and collaborative artist. Passionate about her career and her music, she currently works with 80 students a week in the Edmonton area, teaching a variety of levels, genres, and techniques. Abigail holds her Associate Teacher (ACCM) certificate from Conservatory Canada, an Associate of Arts in Music Ministry from Pacific Life Bible College, and a B.Mus. and an M.Mus. in piano performance from the University of Alberta. At the U of A, she studied primarily under Dr. Jacques Deprés and Dr. Patricia Tao, but received musical direction from many other notable performers such as Sherry Steele, Milton Schlosser, Adam Zukiewiez, and Angela Cheng. Her thesis recital focused on 20th century composers, Jacques Hétu and Aaron Copland, but she was also privileged to study and perform a wide variety of repertoire including pieces by Debussy, Poulenc, Schumann, Prokofiev, Bartok, and Messien. During her time at the University of Alberta she received many awards and grants such as a SSHRC scholarship and Walter H. John’s Graduate Fellowship award. While analysis

PARTS SALES REPRESENTATIVE We currently require a Parts Sales Representa ve in our Vegreville loca on. With over 30 years of opera ons in the Ag machinery industry, Deerland offers a solid and stable work environment with compe ve wages, RRSP plan, profit-sharing incen ves and excellent benefits package. We are looking for an individual who is very mo vated, with a high level of communica on. John Deere equipment knowledge and/or prior parts sales experience would be an asset. We are willing to train the right individual. Posi on Summary ● Promote and sell products and/or services to meet the customer's needs ● Ordering parts and accessories for customers and technicians as well as following up with orders to ensure they are received in a mely manner ● Receiving goods and sor ng incoming parts ensuring they are put in the proper loca ons ● Assists in preparing and maintaining show room and displays ● Keep current on new products and con nuously upgrade parts knowledge ● Strong team player Please forward your resume to victoria.s@deerland.ca

Sterilization Assistant/Technician Vegreville Dental Centre is seeking a full-time Sterilization Assistant/Technician. Experience is an asset, however, it is not a requirement. We are more than happy to train the right candidate for the position.

General Description

The Sterilization Assistant/Technician is responsible for implementing and maintaining all Alberta Dental Association and sterilization guidelines. The Sterilization Assistant/Technician cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and reprocesses all dental instruments used within our dental oﬃce. In addition to sterilization responsibilities, the Sterilization Assistant/Technician assists with Hygiene and chair/operatory turnover. If you are organized with a great attention to detail, we want to hear from you! Send us your resume! For a detailed job description, please contact our oﬃce at 780-632-3368 or by email at reception@vegrevilledental.com.

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and performance of contemporary music continues to be a strong interest in her post-academic studies, Abigail currently focuses most of her attention on building strong and healthy techniques for her students. Her desire is that her students are able to play pain free for their entire lives, and that they would grow a deep and healthy appreciation for music learning and performance. She believes that music needs to be applied and used, not just learnt. Aside from her work as a teacher, she enjoys playing with her toddler and working in her garden. The instruments adjudicator is Brazilian-Canadian violinist Vladimir Rufino. He has brought his love of music to stages in South America and Europe as well as Canada and the United States. He holds a Doctor of Music Degree from the University of Alberta (Canada), a Master of Music Degree and Artist Certificate from Azusa Pacific University (USA), and a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Universidade Federal da Paraiba (Brazil). He has studied with Yerko Pinto Tabilo and Charles Stegeman. He has participated in music festivals and symposia in Brazil, Canada, and the United States including the Starling-Delay Symposium on Violin Studies at The Juilliard School. Vladimir has performed with orchestras in Brazil, the United States, and Canada, on many occasions, serving as concertmaster or assistant concertmaster. His chamber music experience includes numerous international performances as part of the Quartet Quarta.

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NO WORDS, NO RIDES - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 already. Not just one or two countries, but MANY. On the top of the list are Javelin anti-tank missiles and anti-aircraft missiles. - Turkey is attempting to limit Russian ships from traveling from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea. They have also been supplying drones which have been effective against Russian forces in Ukraine. - Many nations with MiG 29 jets that Ukrainian pilots are familiar with are trying to get them into the country to help against Russian air superiority. Bell Canada has cut off access to RT, a Russian propaganda channel, but at the same time, Montreal is home to pro-Russian propaganda site globalresearch.ca which has a significant number of writers who have been connected directly to the Kremlin. In a display of support Bloc leader YvesFrançois Blanchet attended a vigil in support of Ukraine, however, one must wonder if he is ignorant of the presence of this site in Quebec or just playing politics and turning a blind eye. In a Facebook post we made Monday morning, I outlined requests from my friend Bogdan Zvyagolsky who is in Poltava. He asked that I share the Telegram channel they post info to in hopes the West learns the truth. It seems many think the West does not know what is going on. A logical feeling since so many people in Ukraine feel abandoned. The channel “Ukraine: News Now” (https://t.me/lachentyp) has some interesting videos including a video I posted from Ukrainian soldiers sending a message to Russians and others like a farmer hooking up to an armored vehicle with his tractor to steal it, and another purportedly showing civilians

throwing hammers at Russian armored vehicles. Early Monday he asked for me to share bank account info. He said they need to buy supplies to fight. I only hope the promises of the West reach him and his friends soon enough. He told me days ago that he and his friends had traveled between military posts looking for weapons. It was very unorganized according to him. My friend Vikusya sent a short note telling me she was OK but had to go with her son to the shelter because night was coming and so were the bombs. Russia claims they are not targeting civilian targets, but we know through mainstream media and personal reports that this is not true. At least 136 civilians have been killed, including 13 children and more than 400 have been injured. The last line from Vikusya’s message…. “Tell all your friends and everybody whom you know “#Ukrainians ask #NATO to bring their forces to #Ukraine. At least to close the sky. To give shelter from the sky... WE NEED HELP!!!!! We need more help but not words!!!” Like many of you reading this, I worry for my friends. I think of my friend Bogdan who opened his home to me, is a businessman with a wife and children, and now carries a gun. Vikusya, who is with her son, taking cover in a shelter in the night instead of sharing a meal at home and sleeping in their beds. So many people in Canada do not truly understand how lucky we are to live here. No words. No rides. Ukraine needs real action and offensive weapons to defend their homeland. Send javelins and stingers and not only words. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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The Public Works Department of the Town of Vegreville has an opening for a full-time permanent Labourer position. This position involves mainly manual labour, but may include the operation of power equipment and medium type mobile equipment. Suitable candidates will possess the following qualiﬁcations: ● Grade 12 education or tested equivalent and one year experience in the operation of medium type mobile equipment. ● Possess and retain a valid Class 5 Alberta Operators License. ● Capable of working with minimum supervision. ● Capable of maintaining a professional relationship with employer(s), fellow employees, and the general public. ● Physically capable of performing assigned duties. (Medical may be required) ● Have a good working knowledge of safety standards and practices and the ability and desire to implement them. Salary Range: $42,189 or $20.29/hour - $52,260 or $25.13/hour Salary to commensurate with education, qualiﬁcations, and experience. A full job description can be requested by emailing ksoldan@vegreville.com This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Submit resumes to the attention of: Mr. Brad Mills, Public Works Manager Box 640 5417 Birch Avenue Vegreville, AB T9C 1R7 Ph: 780-632-3439 Fax: 780-632-4274 Email: bmills@vegreville.com Thank you to all that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Electrifying Race Season for Ryley Mini ATV Racer Isaac Kumson during competition this past summer. (Kumson Electrical Services/Submitted Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Sam Kumson says his son Isaac has been riding on an ATV before he could walk. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Isaac lit up the ATV Triple Crown Circuit this past race season. What is surprising is the fact that Isaac became the first and only electric mini-ATV racer in North America for the 2021 season. Eight-year-old Isaac competed in the mini advanced and mini open classes and handily claimed both titles. When asked what he enjoys most about riding, Isaac smiled and shrugged his shoulders, but there was unmistakable glimmer in his eyes. “He wants to be one of the big boys,”

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Isaac, one of five children to Sam and his wife Kolbey, also had wonderful support from the entire family who camped out together during race weekends. “We went to the extent of adding a full solar charging system to our Ford Transit Family Now E-Moto Van as we are specialists in off grid and mobile solar. It is equipped with 5Kwh of lithium power, 3000W inverter and 700W of solar. We can charge him up in 20 minutes, if need be, anywhere. The season was very exciting. We experienced various track conditions from dry and dusty to wet and muddy. The electrics in our machine performed without any flaws. Isaac rode the conversion to his capabilities, learning quickly throughout the season from the big boys. I was able to give him more power with a quick hook up to the computer. The machine has way more to give as one grows into the power. Sitting at 75 percent power output that the machine can make,” added Sam. His last race he pushed it so hard and almost cleared the finish line table, causing him to bend his rear axle!” Isaac is going to have a new ride in 2022. He even has a major sponsor, said Sam, “Electro out of California. Sam said Isaac “helps out quite a bit on the builds” and together they will be building an Apex MXR chassis. Following powder coating it will be put back together so wiring can begin. There is still much to do, but come racIsaac Kumson holds championship memento. ing time, Isaac will be ready to (Michelle Pinon/Photo) blaze another trail.

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Zackery Farr Receives Scholarship from Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Zackery Farr was one of four Albertans to receive a scholarship from the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, (AAAS) during its annual convention that was held from Feb. 3-5 in Edmonton. Farr, who hails from the Vegreville area, was presented with a $500 scholarship from AAAS President Rebecca Joseph and AAAS 1st Vice President Brett Warder. The AAAS has six scholarship awards that

are given to outstanding post-secondary students continuing their education, who have volunteered their time and energy to their communities and agricultural societies. Farr, who is enrolled in his second year of Environmental Sciences at Lakeland College, was nominated for the scholarship by the Vegreville Agricultural Society. He was raised on a farm outside of Vegreville and has been with the Vegreville 4-H Multi Club for nine

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Vegreville Gun Show was a Venue for Folks who are Outdoor Enthusiasts Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF) 19th Annual Gun and Accessory Show was a one-stop site for outdoor enthusiasts where a record number of people gathered on Feb. 26 and 27. The event was held at the Vegreville Social Centre. It attracted just over 1,000 people and featured 32 vendors from Saskatoon,

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Vegreville resident Peter Varga has always been an avid hunter and fisherman. He has been a member of the Vegreville Wildlife Federation for over 40 years and graciously shared some of his experiences during the club’s annual gun show. “I did fishing ever since I was a kid and I really enjoyed it as I was always successful and caught a lot of fish. Also, it is a wonderful past time as I just love being outdoors and being on the water or by a stream as that is where a lot of natural things happen. As I grew older, I would go on a lot of flying trips up north in Alberta. A bunch of friends and I would do a different lake every year and we would catch some fairly big pike and lake trout. But I started hunting in my early 20’s when I was in university. It was a fun thing to do and a social event more then anything else. I remember catching my first mule deer with an uncle. Then I was a mountain hunter for elk, mule deer, and sheep. The physical part of it was challenging, but it is a rewarding pastime as it is nice to be out in the wide open spaces and be away from crowds of people. It is a very individual and personal experience. It is also fun to see game or animals who are not disturbed and who do not know that you are there so you can be a silent observer.

Hunting was a challenge and a learning experience at first. It is something you have to put your time into to be successful at it. There are a lot of layers to it; you have to learn the skills whether it is firearms or archery and you have to learn the habits of the game where you have to learn to do it ethically and morally correct. So, there is a lot to it. It is not as simple as it looks on television. I have been hunting for 50 years now. It is a year-long thing. I can’t stop thinking about deer or elk all year long.

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MP Seeking Support for Banning Symbols of Hate Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Peter Julian, MP for New Westminster-Burnaby, is calling on all mayors and councils to endorse his Private Member’s Bill C-229; an act to amend the Criminal Code banning symbols of hate to prevent anyone from selling and displaying symbols that promote hatred and violence against identifiable groups. Julian stated in his letter that, “It, (Bill C-229) is a tool designed to address the growing violence and hate that we are seeing in many Canadian communities.” First reading of Bill C-229 was completed on Feb. 3. “As we’ve seen in the past two weeks, during protests around the Convoy for Freedom, Canadians witnessed vile and hateful genocidal displays of hate symbols such as Nazi swastikas and the flying of Confederate flags at the very center of Canadian democracy. With hate crimes on the rise across Canada, we must do everything we can to stop the spread of hate in our communities. Municipalities across the country are seeing the same trend in hate crimes. Hate and associated extremist ideology is spreading like wildfire on the Internet. Even today, many Canadians are saddened by the lack of recourse against the display of symbols that incite hatred. The time for rhetoric is over: the time for action is now.”

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee asked members of council during its Feb. 22 legislative committee meeting what their thoughts were and if there was any will of council to endorse this Private Member’s Bill. Councillor Tina Warawa said she was not necessarily in favour of supporting it, however, “the cause is very good because we all want to ban any symbols of hate.” She suggested they review the Bill prior to any decision, and offered to forward copies of the Bill to members of council. Councillor Dave Berry said he would appreciate more information, but did not think it is the role of municipal council to be endorsing or not endorsing MP’s actions. “I don’t endorse hate symbols, but without seeing everything, and having been around government somewhat myself, it’s not the Act that dictates things. “It’s the schedules to them and the regulations behind them that get manipulated very quickly because the Act doesn’t have to be changed again. So, you can keep changing the definitions and you can keep adding to it until we’re on a slippery slope that we really don’t have any control of what is suddenly determined to be a hat symbol. I would prefer to stay neutral on it and allow the House of Commons to debate it rather than a council in the middle of Alberta.” Coun. Justin Curtis said he would like to get more

Town of Two Hills Proposes Regional Meeting Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Two Hills has sent out letters to municipalities throughout the region asking if Mayors, Reeves and Indigenous leaders are interested in meeting to discuss issues that directly affect them. Two Hills Mayor Leonard Ewanishan stated in the letter they would gladly offer their community as a meeting place. “There are many issues that are very important and impact our region, which in our opinion, are not properly addressed by our provincial government. Agenda items such as health care, can be brought forward where they can be discussed and solutions suggested. As individual communities our voices are small, but together, we can be heard.” Ewanishan stated that Councillor Michael Tarkowski, who sits on the Alberta HUB board, came forward with the idea. Alberta HUB is an economic development alliance consisting of 40

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Alberta Government Pledges $1 Million in Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Premier Jason Kenney announced that the Government of Alberta would be contributing $1 million in humanitarian aid in Ukraine during a special event on Feb. 23. The contribution was made to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to help coordinate and deliver the humanitarian aid. “Our government will always stand by Ukrainians and their elected government. I have been clear that we support Ukraine’s sovereignty and its right to defend its borders, and its people, against adversaries. Our hope is that there is a de-escalation of the situation, but in the meantime our government is proud to provide support to the humanitarian aid effort.” Former Premier Ed Stelmach stated, “I want to thank you wholeheartedly as the Premier for taking on this leadership role, not only as a former Minister of Defence, and member of federal cabinet and knowing the Ukraine situation quite well dating back a number of years ago.” Stelmach said the contribution sets a target that other provinces work towards and that humanitarian aid would keep increasing and one of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council’s goal is to create an awareness campaign. “We want to create an awareness campaign so that we communicate this right across Alberta to every community and ask for support. We want to talk about humanitarian aid what’s the best way to get it into the hands of the people who need it the most and without losing it to bureaucracies. We don’t know how deep this invasion will go. How do we prepare for what may be a number of refugees looking for a new home? How can we integrate them into Alberta society?”

According to Alexander Danilejko, Consul General of Ukraine in Edmonton, there are already number of displaced people looking for homes. Stelmach added that, we’ve done it in the past when we did it at the end Martial Law in Poland, we opened up Alberta. We did it in Bosnia a number of years ago. We have the organizations. It’s just a matter of putting it all together and prepare because it’s not going to get any better. As a descendant of grandparents that arrived here as serfs over 120 years ago, Stelmach said, “You can’t watch and see someone inflict this pain, needless pain, treachery on populations…They’re not aggressive. They’re peace-loving people wanting to enjoy their independence in a civil society. So, I implore everyone today for your support.” Orysia Boychuk, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council, stated, “We are deeply, deeply honoured to be here and to be part of this announcement, and hearing that you have contributed a $1 million dollars towards humanitarian aid to Ukraine. This is an incredible gift.” Boychuk said they established an Alberta Stands with Ukraine campaign a few weeks ago, and its number one priority is to support the Canadian Ukrainian Foundation and to support the humanitarian aid in Ukraine. “This truly is a great step forward for us in Alberta and we should be very proud of this.” Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk said the donation will go to the Canada Ukraine Foundation is to help with humanitarian, medical and first aid training. Armstrong-Homeniuk is a descendent of the first Ukrainian settlers to Canada. “I am proud to be part of the 350,000 Albertans of Ukrainian descent.” On Feb. 24 Armstrong-Homeniuk made a members statement in the Legislative Assembly. She said in

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LYNN WOOD WHEELER January 2nd 1939- February 20th 2022

DOWHANIUK, Darcy In Loving Memory

MATICHUK, Jeanne In loving memory of a very special mother and Baba, Jeanne Matichuk, who passed away 19 years ago today, March 1, 2003. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You’re always at our side. Always loved and in our thoughts, Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody.

Darcy Dowhaniuk March 1962-March 2021 Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Love Lis and Family

HOOK, John May 28, 1914 - March 4, 1966 In loving memory of our father, John Hook. Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead. The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after. Lovingly remembered by your daughters Albina & Dianna

Potato Chips War - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 The pandemic has made the supply chain more democratic and inherently more virtual. In terms of store merchandising, PepsiCo is one of the best companies out there. It masters the middle mile to support in-store merchandising for grocers. The company is incredibly efficient: it could extend its fleet of trucks to connect manufacturing plants with consumers. This is a definite possibility, but the transition from business-to-business to business-to-consumer is never easy. Many companies have failed miserably during the pandemic while attempting to pivot. For years, during supply-chain games, food manufacturers had to blink first. PepsiCo’s move signals that the sector is tired of and desperate to stop supply-chain bullying.

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Scherba, Mary Ann Katherine December 8, 1960 - February 24, 2022 On February 24, 2022, Mary Ann Scherba of Vegreville, AB, passed away at the age of 61 after a brief battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Paul (Loria) and was a beloved Baba to five grandchildren, Elijah, Malachi, Everett, Emersyn and Ariya; sister-inlaw Ira and her daughters Paulee (Ray) and Kas. For Mary Ann, she embraced a circle of people who became her family and who she loved dearly. She will be missed by ’her girls’ Loria and Melissa; friends, Vivian, Wes & Cor, Rick & Suzette; as well, she leaves behind a church family who will miss her generous heart. She was predeceased by her parents Paul & Pauline (Bielich) Scherba, and brother Peter. A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5th at North Pointe Community Church, 4615 Maple Street, Vegreville at 11:00 a.m. All are invited to a lunch following the celebration of life service. Heartfelt thanks are extended to St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Vegreville and Lamont Long Term Care. Mary Ann often voiced how deeply grateful she was for the care that she received from the staff at both facilities. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

Love Letter to my Grandma Candy Check Submitted This love letter was written by Candy Check to pay tribute and honour to her late grandmother Ruth Woywitka, whom she cared for in her final weeks in palliative care this past fall. I lie here on the floor next your bed, hearing the obnoxious hums and swooshes of the tanks delivering you oxygen, but listening only for your quiet breaths, wondering which one will be your last. How did we get her, Grandma? I have so many memories of you taking care of me when I was sick in my childhood years, yet now I care for you in your last days. I don’t like this, Grandma. I still want you to take care of me. Yet, I can’t help feeling blessed that God has allowed me these last precious moments with you. I am trying to focus on what needs to be done to keep you comfortable. I’m trying to be strong. I’m sure I’ll fall apart at some point, of course I will. What a loss this will be. Loss? No one knew loss like you did.

Your mother to cancer when you were nine-years-old. Your dad in your twenties. All your siblings. Your first husband to cancer when he was only 30, leaving two babies to raise on your own. Your second husband of over five decades. Countless friends, not to mention the many dogs you loved so much. Animals weren’t pets to you, but family members with fur. But you carried on. You did it because there was no alternative. That’s what people did in your generation. You will be the first person I lose whose heart beat with mine. Who will teach me how to carry on if you’re not here? Death is an ever-present formidable enemy, and it showed in your habitual worry. You fretted over many things. But that’s not what I will remember of you. I’ll remember so many precious things about you… • The way you added an “R” to certain words: “Well, I’d better go honey. I have to warsh the dishes.” • When you call everyone “Darlin” • Your perogies, pickled carrots, well, anything you cooked.

• Peek Freens, fig newtons and wafer cookies always in the cupboard. • The small of sweet peas and peonies • Your love of wild birds • Feeding you squirrels I could go on and on, there are a thousand memories I will hold in my heart. Memories that will be ingrained in my soul as long as I live. And now you’re gone. And this empty hole you left is almost too much to bear at times. You always told us you had the best family. Grandma, you had the best family because YOU were the best. Even through this grief I am glad. Glad you no longer have to deal with the endless health issues your 90-year-old body had to deal with, especially dementia. Glad because I know you are more alive than you ever were, because your spirit lives on. I love you my sweet Grandma. But you know that, you always knew how much we all love you. I thank God for you. I thank God for you forever.

TYMINSKI, Bill (William) March 12, 1936 – February 11, 2022 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bill (William) Tyminski of Vegreville, Alberta on February 11, 2022 at the age of 85 years. Bill is survived by his loving family, brother Nick; sister Marion (Joe) Babyn; brothers Lawrence (Glenda) and Cliff (Sheila); along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents Bill and Helen Tyminski; infant sister Sylvia; infant brother Arthur; sister Roselind Komarnisky and brother John. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rev. Fr. Peter Haugen officiating. Interment followed in the St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cemetery at Kaleland. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

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Invasion of Ukraine ‘Horrifying and Shocking’ says Vegreville Resident Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

“Surreal.” That was how Natalyia Toroshenko felt when she first heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Many of us knew it was going to happen. History repeats itself, sadly in many ways, and this was one of them. I don’t know of too many Ukrainian Canadians who didn’t think it was ever going to happen. It was more of a matter of when, not if. But even when you’re prepared for something you know is going to happen it doesn’t make it any less shocking when it actually happens. It was just shocking. It continues to be that way for me and others because of the absurdities that come out of Putin’s mouth while we’re watching cities being shelled, and regular people taking up arms and building Molotov cocktails to defend their country. It’s hard to go to bed here because it’s already morning over there and it’s starting up again. You almost want to stay up 24 hours to watch that, but at the same time that’s not humanly possible.” Toroshenko said she’s been flipping channels all day long between CBC, and CNN and MSNBC trying to take in all of the perspectives. “I’m just watching what is happening with horror on my face and pain in my heart.

Natalia Toroshenko, organizer of Stand With Ukraine Family Rally in Vegreville on Feb. 6. (Rosanne Fortier/File Photo)

I have family and friends all over the country, including in the east, outside Donetsk. Talking to the people and hearing it from their lips helps personify what we’re seeing on TV. We can’t just jump on a plane and go over there and help in that way. So, we’re kind of stuck watching, communicating with our friends and family in Ukraine to hear what they are doing and how they are doing, if they’re moving and so on.” I have not been able to get in touch with my first cousin

who lives outside Donetsk. I don’t know where she is. I can’t get a hold of her. I don’t know what her situation is, and others who live in Kyiv and central Ukraine.” No one knows what’s going to happen tomorrow, and she said anything is possible when it comes to Putin’s actions, including the possibility of dropping a nuclear bomb. “This is a man who is not mentally stable, and who is living in the past, and trying to create imperialist and socialist Soviet Russia. He wants Russia again to be the superpower it may have been in the past and he will stop at nothing. I am the daughter of a Holodomor survivor. That was the genocide in the ‘30’s that was imposed by the State. Do I think they can drop a nuclear bomb? Of course, everything is a possibility.” Toroshenko said she’s proud of Canada for all it has contributed to Ukraine.” It eases my heart a bit that Canada, US, the United Kingdom and the better part of the free world is standing up and saying no, this is not okay. This is not just against Ukraine, this is against Europe and the free world as we know it. So, that makes me feel better is that there is a lot of support for Ukraine and her people from the rest of the world.” One thing that she is absolutely certain of is that, “Ukraine will not give up. Ukraine will win this fight.”

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Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville Holds AGM Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville held its Annual General Meeting, (AGM) on February 23 with 58 people in attendance. It was the first time in the past two years that the Sunshine Club has been able to host the AGM in-person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AGM included reports from 2020 and 2021. Sunshine Club President Dwayne Hlady chaired the meeting, and told attendees that, “It has been a pleasure and has been rewarding to serve as your President over the past few years. Your elected board and committee members have focused on important initiatives such as addressing aging facilities issues to maintain the health and safety of our building without having to use our term deposit savings for heating and ventilation and air conditioning and a hot water tank replacement. We also are upgrading our security system and install-

There has been good planning by our Facilities Committee to prioritize our needs and reduce likelihood of emergency repairs.” Don Harfield received congratulations for the outstanding job he did as treasurer, especially because he voluntarily extended his three year term to four years due to COVID-19. Election of officers took place. The 2022 board now consists of: President Dwayne Hlady, Vice Sunshine Club Board Members. Front row L-R: Rita Smyth, President Marlene Roth, Marlene Roth, Dwayne Hlady, and Carol Larrivee. Back row L-R: Treasurer Rita Smyth, and Dave Smyth, Robert Hoyteniuk, Anne Soldan, Marion Baxandall, Secretary Mary Ryan. Directors Gladys Palahniuk, Anna Tomyn, Al Belzile, and Stacy Mynzak. include: Carol Larrivee, Robert Missing from photo is Mary Ryan. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) Hoyteniuk, Stacy Mynzak, Bob Carter, Marion Baxandall, Anne Soldan, Al Belzile, Anna ing a camera system in response to a break-in we had at Tomyn, Dave Smyth and Gladys Palahniuk. the center approximately two years ago. The Sunshine Club’s vision statement is to provide a We are continuing with Mid-Year Membership welcoming, involved and valued community member Meeting in September 2022 to keep the membership meeting a variety of seniors’ needs and interests in a informed between AGMs. safe, accessible and fun atmosphere. We have also done cost saving initiatives during the The mission statement is to offer an enjoyable gatherpast two years where we reduced costs by reducing ing place for seniors, families and friends through a our thermostat settings and negotiate reduced phone/ variety of activities in a welcoming atmosphere. Wi-Fi rates. Currently, the Sunshine Club has 87 members.

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Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs Issues Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs took to Facebook Feb. 24 to share her personal thoughts on the invasion of Russia against Ukraine. She stated, “The invasion and attack on Ukraine is infuriating and devastating. It’s extremely personal for so many people and families that I represent in Lakeland, so it weighs heavy on my heart and mind. In my view, it’s also a global emergency.

Putin’s regime makes no secret of aggressively pursuing territorial and economic dominance. If you look at Ukraine’s position on the map, and its resources and critical infrastructure, you can see its importance to Russia’s imperials aims. And where is Canada under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Too little too late. Since last April, Conservatives called on the Liberals to use sanctions, provide lethal weapons and military tech-

nology, resources, and enforcements, to Ukraine as Russia steadily encroached. Prime Minister Trudeau did not react beyond threatening modest sanctions until literally less than two weeks ago. Europe’s stability and security is inextricably linked with Canada’s. Canada could have been a key natural gas supplier to Europe but the Liberals road blocked and failed to establish and serious LNG export capacity from Canada. Canada also could have enabled domestic North American energy security, and Canadian energy self sufficiency and supply, but the Liberals blocked pipelines

at every opportunity. Today, Canada and the US now spend hundreds of millions of dollars buying Russian oil while Putin invades Ukraine. This is a colossal failure and tragedy on so many levels, it is almost too difficult to grasp or convey properly. So, please pray for Ukraine. And please pressure the Liberals to take the actions Conservatives have been calling on them to do for months. But please also resolve to demand that Canadian leaders never fail all of us in this short sighted and unforgivable way again.”

H.A. Kostash School Hosts Basketball Teams H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake hosted junior high teams from Thorhild and Vilna on Feb. 23. (Dick Richards/Submitted Photo)

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