Vegreville News Advertiser - March 2, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 9

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016

Hospital diagnosis continues to be dire

Michael Simpson Editor Before getting deep into discussion, it’s important to note that St. Joseph’s hospital is a well-run, clean, professional facility. The people behind the stethoscopes and blood pressure monitors do a good job of healing the sick and injured that come through the doors every day. That being said, how long can a facility continue to operate at peak levels when it is aging, when the needs of the community are becoming more complex, and when funding from higher levels of government aren’t matching those needs?

The most recently available public report on the needs of St. Joseph’s General Hospital date back to 2012. A

newer assessment completed in 2014 still sits in darkness, unacknowledged by Alberta Health although Covenant Health, the group that operates St. Joseph’s hospital, says the issues and recommendations spelled out need to be addressed promptly – but we won’t talk about that one here, because the public doesn’t know about it. (Sshhhh…)

In the 2012 report includes excerpts from an evaluation in 2008 (“The building has deteriorated to a point where very significant upgrades and/or replacements are required in order to bring minimally acceptable standards to render it safe and also to address some of the more pressing functional deficiencies…”) as well as CONTINUED TO PAGE 12

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RCMP files from Feb. 18 – 24 Michael Simpson Editor Feb 18 1:06 p.m. The week starts off with another Canada Revenue Agency Scam.

Feb 19 1:04 a.m. A report of a suicidal female. The subject is intoxicated and has left a residence.

She’s located a short while later at another residence and deemed not suicidal. She’s taken to her grandmother’s house.

8:20 a.m. One person reports a strange phone call from another person, uttering phrases like “do I have anything to fear from you?� and “don’t’ f***k with me.� The caller had suspected the complainant was having an affair from his wife, police learn. The caller was cautioned about his phonecalls.

9:29 a.m. A report of a missing person. A man has left the morning prior on a bike, heading uptown. After no one hears from him, police are called. He is later located in Willingdon.

10:16 a.m. A call from a person who has concerns because his sister is coming to stay with them and she’s been involved in questionable activities in the past and they’re seeking some advice. Advice is provided.

11:50 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

2:08 p.m. A 911 call of an insecure load on a transport truck on highway 16 hauling a vehicle. Police BOLO Vermilion as not in a position to intercept.

2:18 p.m. A report of a student bringing liquor to school. Police attend and deal with an intoxicated student. He’s given a public intoxication ticket and suspended from school.

2:24 p.m. Two vehicle collision on 50 Ave and 60 Street. One vehicle has rear ended another, the driver receives a ticket for following too closely.

9:29 p.m. A report of someone dumping liquid all over a vehicle that has now frozen. It appears to be some kind of soda. No suspects at this time, there is no actual damage to vehicle.

11:56 p.m. Members stop a vehicle for speeding on highway 16. The driver, an 18 year old female, fails a roadside screening device test and provides samples over the legal limit. She is arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. Her open box of wine is seized and destroyed.

Feb 20 1:14 p.m. A report of a vehicle that was struck sometime overnight. It appears to have been struck by a red vehicle.

8:51 p.m. Police receive a report of suspicious activity around the social center.

Members attend and notice nothing suspicious.

11:48 p.m. A member notices a truck fish-

tailing as it pulls out of the gas station in Mundare. Truck was pulled over. The driver was found to have no insurance or registered, and was using the wrong license plate on the vehicle. Violation tickets are issued.

Feb 21 1:01 p.m. A report that within the last week there’s been a break and enter to a summer farm site. A yellow and black Champion 4500 generator was among the items taken.

3:20 p.m. A gas and dash occurs at a local gas station. RCMP speak to registered owner of the vehicle, learn that it was a mistake, and the driver returns to pay for fuel.

3:59 p.m. Someone calls the detachment to report they know the location of a man wanted on warrants. Members attend and arrest him, remanding him into custody in Edmonton.

8:16 p.m. A report of a disturbance. Members attend a local apartment and caution the occupants for possible mischief in disturbing the other apartments with their argument.

Feb 22 12:03 a.m. A report of a man in a suspicious van parked in front of a residence. A member patrols but is unable to find the vehicle.

10:04 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

10:05 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

10:06 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

10:10 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

10:40 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

10:48 a.m. A report of a hit and run at a local retail outlet. It appears to have been a green vehicle that hit the complainant’s vehicle. No witnesses, no suspects at this time.

11:08 a.m. A report of someone who hears what sounds like his truck’s door handle being tampered with outside his home. A young man is spotted outside checking vehicles. Police identify and speak to the suspect and issue a warning on his actions.

11:38 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

12:48 p.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

2:06 p.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

3:05 p.m. A woman is practicing for her driver’s exam when another driver “zips� around behind her and follows her to a local coffee shop where she takes her picture. The police get in contact with the Zipper and warn her of her actions.

3:32 p.m. Someone calls the detachment asking for advice in a landlord/tenant dispute.

They are referred to the landlord/tenant board for advice.

4:05 p.m. A patient at the hospital takes off, despite being classified as possibly mentally unstable and being in need of supervision.

Police locate and arrest the man under the mental health act. He is transported to Edmonton.

4:04 p.m. A man is doing a credit check when he notices a local dealership has done a credit check on him recently. Police tell the

man to review his previous agreement with the dealership and contact them with questions.

11:11 p.m. A noise complaint is received about an ongoing issue in a residential area.

A member attends, the noise is brought under control.

Feb 23 8:24 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

11:18 a.m. A report of a truck and a trailer parked behind some trees on the edge of town. It seems to be suspicious and out of place. Police locate it. The owner’s family is spoken to and police learn the owner was out on his quad looking for deer sheds.

7:13 p.m. A report of a dad calling, claiming his 17 year old daughter was receiving sexually suggestive Facebook messages. Nothing criminal is sent, just distasteful, and so the father is advised his daughter should delete and block the sender.

Feb 24 1:17 a.m. A report of suspicious males in vehicles in a rural area near Mundare.

Members attend, the vehicles are gone.

Patrols turn up nothing.

9:09 a.m. A man reports that he’s receiving about 100 phone calls over the past two years from a blocked number, where the caller says nothing and hangs up. Police have nothing to go forward on.

11:01 a.m. Another CRA scam is reported.

1:08 p.m. A young person is caught driving with liquor on a rural road and given a ticket.

3:15 p.m. A report of a parent that lives near one of the schools in town to report speeding vehicles.

3:18 p.m. A report that someone is driving on a suspended license. Police run the name of the person in question and note the license is still active. The complainant claims to be aware of the status of the suspended license as she has an outstanding claim against the subject that rests in the hands of Maintenance Enforcement.

3:32 p.m. A report of four youths in a black car, possibly smoking marijuana. The vehicle is located after the fact with no one around it.

There’s not much police can do.

9:07 p.m. A report of a suspicious male.

Members attend and speak with the guy, who seems to be a bit out of it, but he thinks it’s because he got new glasses.

9:56 p.m. A report of an abandoned vehicle.

Police attend and see a note on the vehicle that reads “I broke down.� The vehicle is on someone’s private property. The owner of the property agrees to let the vehicle sit there for a few days until towed.

During the week the RCMP responded to two false alarms, three false 911 calls and two animal strikes out of their 60 calls for service.

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Conservative Party AGM held in Two Hills Pictured (L-R) National Council candidates Steven Dollansky and Marilyn Elliott, Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs, Returning Officer Casey DesChamps, MP Chris Warkentin (Grande Prairie - MacKenzie) at the A.G.M. at Two Hills Seniors Friday.

Sonny Rajoo Two Hills Approx 50 federal Conservative Party of Canada members from throughout the Lakeland constituency attended the Association’s annual general meeting at Two Hills Seniors Centre Friday, February 19.

The annual general meeting, chaired by constituency president Ruven Rajoo, commenced with the singing of ‘O Canada’ lead by the talented Jacklyn Homeniuk.

The introduction of special guests, which included Lakeland M.P. Shannon Stubbs, Grande Prairie -

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Name: Louise Dubuc Occupation: Retired child-care provider Likes: my family and friends, singing, music Dislikes: critical people, negative outlooks on life, liver.

MacKenzie M.P. Chris Warkentin, and the two candidates for National Council of the C.P.C Steven Dollansky and Marilyn Elliot; was followed by a President’s report by Ruven Rajoo.

“What a year it has been for us. We were a newly formed constituency association with a newly nominated candidate and we were tasked with ensuring our party remained a beacon of conservative strength.

“It was no easy task especially given the political atmosphere we in Alberta were experiencing. But we rose to the occasion because we sensed the urgency, we realized what’s at stake, and we knew the importance of succeeding.

“We persevered, we overcame and we had our candidate elected with one of the strongest mandates in the entire country,” said Rajoo.

Following the presidents report, a financial report prepared by Treasurer Sheryl Cymbaliuk Lazaruk and a campaign report prepared by Campaign Chair Tyson

Myron Hayduk Mayor of Vegreville Hello everyone, Myron here. I wanted to speak to you about upcoming open house on March 3. The town has been preparing information to present to the public regarding the future of the RCMP and Public Works. The open house is taking place between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., please attend.

This conversation that we’re hoping to have with everyone is a chance to understand what is on the table for the general public. This is a chance for people to express their opinion and give feedback on the options, which council will take back to the table as final discussions are held.

Winter has been relatively mild this year, and it feels like spring is around the corner. The lighter snowfall has hopefully resulted in some reduced costs for snow removal this season. The warmer weather also means that soon enough festival season will be upon us, so please keep an eye out for announcements on popular events like Pysanka Festival, vEGGfest and the Ag Society Fair.

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Federal Conservative Party of Canada Lakeland Constituency President Ruven Rajoo with Vice President and former Lac La Biche/St. Paul MLA Shayne Saskiw, former MLA Steve Zarusky, Town of Two Hills Deputy Mayor Sonny Rajoo, County of St Paul Reeve Steve Upham, Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs, County of Vermilion Reeve Daryl Watt and well known political activist David Inscho at the event Feb 19.

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Following the reports, returning officer Casey DesChamps conducted the ‘election of the board of directors’ which resulted in the following members being elected and ratified: President: Ruven Rajoo, VicePresident: Shayne Saskiw, Vice President of Membership: Justin Thompson, Vice President of Policy: Travis Olson, Treasurer: Sheryl Cymbaliuk Lazaruk, Secretary: Jackie Homeniuk, V.P Yout h: Joey Homeniuk; Directors: Maxine Fodness, Michelle Henderson, Rick K night, Dar yl Chomay, Carl Christensen, Christopher McQuid, KerriAnne Pesaruk, Charlie Leskiw, Naomi Christensen, Dixie Dahlstedt, Dianne Saskiw, Jenelle Saskiw, Ruth Isley, Jerry Ret i , Ja c k Dowhaluk, Nadine Griffin, Wes Letawsky, Audrey Cusack, Josh Saskiw, Kyle Paterson, Tyson Phillips, Steve Zarusky.

Guest speakers M.P. Stubbs, M.P. Warkentin as well as the two candidates for National Council Steven Dollansky and Marilyn Elliot delivered inspirational messages outlining the cur-

rent and their vision for the party.

In a statement to The Chronicle Lakeland MP Stubbs thanked members for their commitment and dedication.

“We had a wonderful AGM - and a great turnout! - for the Lakeland CPC EDA at the Two Hills Seniors Centre.

Thank you to each and every member who attended this evening, and to each of you who have volunteered to be on our board (many for another term!).

“Your commitment to take the time to participate this evening - and for many of you it involved a lot of travel to be there - is reflective of the very same dedication and efforts that drove our campaign during several months and that enable me to advocate on behalf of our communities in Lakeland today.

“Thank you to my colleague and our Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture, Chris Warkentin, the MP for Grande Prairie - MacKenzie, for joining us as a guest speaker. We all appreciate you making the effort to be with us tonight, and I know the Lakeland CPC members were so glad to meet you! We were also joined by National Council candidates Steven Dollansky and Marilyn Jeanne Elliott - thank you for taking the time to reach out to our members. Thank you

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Casey DesChamps for your guidance for our convention delegate selection,” said MP Stubbs.

Meanwhile following the meeting, many of the guests in attendance said they were impressed with MP Stubbs accomplishments and acknowledged her dedication towards the betterment of the riding with emphasis on the economy, jobs and her constant promotion of the energy and farming sectors.

In addition several comments were made with regards to the diversity of the elected board of directors with regards to a regional perspective, the various age groups, and gender balance.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – March 3, 1926 P. Burns & Co. Ltd., have added another unit to their provincial battery of creameries by buying out the interests of the Vegreville Creamery Co. Ltd. the deal was negotiated last week and the Burns Co. is now in possession. S. Patterson, who has ably conducted the creamery in the past, will remain as manager. The inclusion of the local creamery in the group controlled by the Burns interests mean that wider marketing facilities are afforded, together with a greater uniformity in product.

Extensive plans for highway development in the province this year were briefly outlined by Hon. Alex Ross, minister of public works. 1926 would see the large program under taken in connection with main highway building ever attempted in Alberta, he told the House, this comprising the completion of the greater part of the Edmonton Montana highway, and the opening of the highway to Jasper Park from Edmonton. He announced that the motor road to Peace River from Edmonton would be opened along the south shore of Lesser Slave Lake this linking the great stretches of the highway already in passable condition.

75 Years Ago – March 5, 1941 The fear of gasoline rationing and high prices for food and other commodities are subjects which have caused needless worry in the minds of tourists planning vacation trips in Canada.

Government controls and regulations, established as circumstances have called for them, have prevented any marked general rise in prices. The rationing of gasoline, officials of the Foreign Exchange Control Board have stated, is an extreme measure unlikely to be taken for some time, if ever. Any rationing plan which might have to be adopted would not apply to United States tourists or non-residents generally.

Mr. Elroy Young of Ryley who has spent the past two months with the Dominion Provincial Youth’s Training School at Edmonton, spent the week-end in Ryley. Elroy is leaving on Tuesday to go to Calgary, where he will finish his training. Mr. Clayton Young also has his application in at the training school.

The snow and high winds of Saturday and Sunday have again played havoc with our roads leading to Ryley. Efforts are being made to plow out some of these main roads.

50 Years Ago – March 3, 1966 Now that plans for the purchase of the Vegreville Armouries have been completed the Vegreville Centennial Committee has begun work in earnest in preparation for the conversion of the building as a centennial project. Primarily the group is interested in renovating the building for library purposes but in addition there is ample space for the inclusion of many community activities. At present it is assumed that the main floor of the building or portion, will become the library. Other rooms adjacent to this area will become available for club meetings, social gatherings, and other activities suited for the building. In order to make this a community project the Centennial Committee requests that any group interested in the use of the building please make it known now so that when renovations are undertaken their requirements or wishes will not be overlooked. In addition to the drill hall area, there are several offices of various sizes situated on the main floor. In the basement, areas include two lecture rooms of good size, a small storage area and a larger storage area, and a small office space.

25 Years Ago – February 26, 1991 Alex Fedorul was presented a plaque from Harry Chomik on behalf of the Alberta School Trustees Association. The association annually recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to education.

The Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143 has received a grant totalling $2,672.64 from the Elks Purple Cross Fund (the National Charity of the Elks and Royal Purple of Canada) to provide financial assistance for stuttering therapy for six year old Landon Malkevich of Tofield. The initial assessment and request for financial aid was directed by the Vegreville Health Unit. Landons therapy is provided by the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research – a non profit society affiliated with the University of Alberta, supported by the Alberta Elks Association and the Elks Purple Cross Fund. The Vegreville Elks Lodge will monitor the disbursement of funds to defray mileage and therapy costs.

Mr. Bob Logan, representing the Innisfree School Council, attending the County of Minburn regular meeting, addressed the board of education to express their concern over possible program and staffing changes at Innisfree School for 1991-92. He suggests that an effective program currently exists at Innisfree which should be sustained and supported. He asks the board to consider the community’s wished when making decisions respecting programs and staffing at the school.

Letters Welcomed

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

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

Petulance: The English Way Gwynne Dyer What would you call a country that called for “a structure under which [Europe] can dwell in peace, in safety and in freedom... a kind of United States of Europe” at the end of the Second World War (Winston Churchill, 1946), but refused to join that structure when its European neighbours actually began building it (European Economic Community, 1957)?

What would you call that country if it changed its mind and asked to join the EEC in 1961, a goal it finally achieved in 1973 under Conservative prime minister Edward Heath – only to demand a renegotiation of its terms of membership and hold an In/Out referendum on EEC membership under a Labour government two years later?

And what would you say about that country’s behaviour if another Conservative prime minister, David Cameron, demanded ANOTHER renegotiation on the terms of membership in what is now called the European Union in 2013, and promised ANOTHER referendum once the

results were known?

The word “ambivalent” would certainly spring to mind. But the adjective that really sums up Britain’s behaviour in its 70-year love-hate relationship with the European project is “petulant”.

There’s going to be another referendum on whether the United Kingdom should stay in the European Union on 23 June. Prime Minister Cameron’s promise of a referendum was mainly an attempt to steal votes from the United Kingdom Independence Party in the 2015 election, but he couldn’t walk away from his promise afterwards because half of his own party wants to leave the EU. Recent opinion polls suggest that the referendum could go either way.

These are not the best of times for the EU. It has not responded well to the wave of Middle Eastern refugees that began rolling across its frontiers last year. It is suffering from chronic low growth and high unemployment, and it’s now clear that the adoption of the euro common currency by nineteen EU countries was a mistake.

There is therefore much disillusionment about the EU even among its core members on the European mainland, and some people fear that “Brexit” (a British exit from the Union) would start to unravel all the other deals and compromises that went into the construction of this historically

unlikely structure. But why are the British always the most disaffected ones?

Because Britain is an island. Almost every other European country has seen serious fighting on its own soil in the past hundred years, and about half of them have been partly or wholly occupied by foreign troops for long periods. Whereas Britain has not been successfully invaded for almost a thousand years.

Britain is not alone in seeing the follies of the EU bureaucracy and resenting the compromises that are necessary to keep the enterprise alive. It IS alone in seeing European unity purely as an optional project, to be reassessed from time to time by calculating its economic benefits and weighing them against its political and emotional costs for Britain.

EMOTIONAL costs? Yes, and this is where the petulance comes from. There is a fantasy, still quite prevalent in England, that the country could have a more satisfying future as an independent player, unshackled from the stodgy European Union and living by its wits as a swashbuckling global trader. To which one can only say: Good luck with that.

Most British leaders have worked hard to manage the inflated expectations of English super-patriots and keep the country on track. Cameron has dropped the ball, and the consequences for both Britain and Europe may be quite serious.

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

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From the Hilltop If you stood on a hilltop And looked all around you A beautiful view of colors would surround you.

Yellow and pink, Violet and green Wild flowers growing On the banks by the stream.

The roses are red And in full view.

Blushing so sweetly As they’re kissed by the dew.

Blue are the waters And blue are the skies Blue are the raindrops That fall from on high Snowy white clouds Sailing on by Soft and gentle As an angels tender sigh.

Beautiful rainbow in the sky Like an arc Displaying its colours And God’s work of art.

Golden sun and silvery moon, Gentle winds and twinkling stars Death and birth, heaven and earth God created it all, just to be ours.

There are hills and valleys, Rivers and trees Mountains deserts Oceans and seas.

Back to the hilltop And look in the lands We say thank you dear God We are all in your hands.

Mary Leonty

The Kalyna Festival of Performing Arts will run Saturday, March 5 - 7th.

Modern dance competitions will be held Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 (morning only) at the Smoky Lake Agricultural Society Complex and Arena (4612-54 Avenue).

Ukrainian dance competitions will be held on Sunday, March 6 at the St .Michael Recreation Centre. On Monday, March 7 at the St. Michael Recreation Centre, there will be piano and string competitions (morning) as well as voice and choir performances (afternoon). The highlights concert will be on Sunday, March 13 in St. Michael, at 1:00pm.

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A Wildcat weekend

The first game of the tournament saw the Andrew Wildcats competing against the Fort Christian Warriors. (Photo Submitted)

Andrew School Submitted Andrew Wildcats held their annual Wildcats Hoops Invitational February 19 & 20th with teams from Fort Christian, Sherwood Heights, and Clover Bar. The Wildcats got off to a great start beating Fort Christian 33-7 during the Friday night game. Losing their next two games put them in the Consolation game with Fort Christian where they won 22-18 to take 3rd place. Sherwood Heights took 1st place, Clover Bar 2nd place, and Fort Christian took 4th place. Thank you to all the fans who came out to cheer on the junior boys’ teams. And a huge thank you to Mr. Hazlehurst for organizing and refereeing the entire tournament.

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Minister Carr - more questions than answers Shannon Stubbs Lakeland MP Recently, Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources to answer questions about his mandate and actions he and his government have taken to date.

On January 27th, Minister Carr announced interim measures complicating and extending the approval of essential energy infrastructure.

The announcement of five principles that will guide the government’s decisions has caused confusion for stakeholders, project proponents and the industry as a whole.

During the opening comments of his hour-long appearance at the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Minister Carr provided an overview of the Liberal government’s approach to natural resources, however the Minister failed to recognize the importance of Alberta’s world-leading oil and gas industry.

“For decades, Canada’s energy innovation and regulatory best practices and enforcement, particularly those from Alberta, have been exported to and adopted in oil-producing regions around the world,” said Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland. “The Minister did not mention this as he addressed the committee, while addressing Canada’s strengths in other sectors of our natural resource development.”

The Liberal government has also announced a new process where greenhouse gas emissions resulting from pipeline projects will be analyzed and the results presented to the Cabinet, who will then

make the final approval decision. This will be separate from and will take place after the existing National Energy Board process, adding new complications and increased delays for project decisions. The process is being further politicized by the injection of a ministerial representative who will collect public feedback from communities affected by natural resources projects.

“The Minister failed to provide any details about the government’s new planned regulatory changes, about which I asked.

A continued lack of clarity from the Minister only reinforces the instability and uncertainty that the government is creating by announcing regulatory changes, increasing costs and time delays, for the energy sector, which already faces a major economic challenge in the current low oil price context,” said M.P. Stubbs. “The combination of low oil prices and government uncertainty causes job losses across the country, including in my riding of Lakeland.”

“Given my background in policy development, communications and stakeholder relations in heavy oil and oil sands, and promoting Alberta’s service, supply and technology companies, the Minister did not need to take up the committee’s time repeating my point to him,” said M.P. Stubbs. “Instead, he should have provided information and details for the clarity I requested that would actually assist the businesses, workers, families and communities being impacted by the challenges in the energy sector, which affect all sectors and all provinces across Canada.”

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Veg Ag Society directors connect through convention Cathy Freed Veg Ag Society Manager The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies (AAAS) recently held their 69th Annual Convention in Edmonton.

AAAS is a provincial association, with a

board of nine directors, a CEO and CAO that advocates for, educates, and promotes its member Ag societies, of which Vegreville is one. This year’s convention theme, “Kick the Dust Off”, highlighted the hard work and dedication of community members working through local Ag societies. Premier Rachel Notley addressed the delegates.

Five Ministers and 8 MLAs were on hand at the MLA’s Forum to answer concerns of delegates.

There were 440 delegates representing 120 Ag societies across the province who came to share knowledge, glean new insights and network with others in the Ag industry. Agricultural societies are at the heart of most rural communities and are a sig-

nificant part of Alberta’s proud heritage. Ag societies are essential contributors to the quality of life in our communities.

The Vegreville Agricultural Society won the following awards at the convention, 2nd place in the following three categories: website, photo collage, fair book.

Vegreville Ag Society delegates dress according to the “Rags to Riches” theme for the convention’s social event. Pictured are directors (l-r back row) Craig Horon, Cathy Fried,Tracy Giffin, John Litun,Walter Krill, Frances Sawiak, John Sawiak. (l-r front) Crystal Zabrick, Morgana Larsen, Rachel Farr, Connie Steinwand. (Photo supplied)

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Delegates from the Vegreville Agricultural Society took in presentations from Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and senior cabinet ministers while attending the 69th Annual Association of Agricultural Societies Convention in Edmonton Feb. 5-7. Standing in front of Notley and the Minister are the Board of Directors for AAAS, which includes Region 4 director Cathy Fried (second from left) (Photo supplied)

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excerpts from 2011’s study which saw 99 “short term and long term recommendations including reestablishment of day procedure/minor surgery capacity, establish a Primary Stroke Center, enhancement of specialty and diagnostic services and facility redevelopment or replacement.”

Out of the 2011 report, recommendations to ramp up physician recruitment and establish a Primary Care Network were picked up by the local hospital board as objectives that could be achieved. There was success on both accounts, as the Town of Vegreville pitched in to help the PCN take off with a one-time $80,000 grant, as well as the results garnered by the Physician Recruitment and

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Retention Committee which has filled the ranks of doctors needed in the last few years.

In the 2012 document, “Needs Assessment for Health Capital Projects – Redevelopment of St. Joseph’s General Hospital Vegreville” a recommendation is made to proceed to develop a business case to assess the replacement of St. Joe’s with a new facility on land available at the current site. Key needs identified are repeats from previous reports in some cases, such as the call for a Primary Stroke Center, including a CT scanner, Endoscopy and surgery suites, the continued co-location of the Primary Care Network, integration of Home Care and Addictions and Mental Health, Obstetrics capacity and more beds for inpatient recovery and rehabilitation.

In the case of CT scans alone, data from 2009 shows 1,014 scans were performed for residents of the Vegreville/ Two Hills and surrounding area at the U of A, Grey Nuns, and Misericordia hospitals in Edmonton.

There were 1,877 patients from the Vegreville/Minburn County area who underwent endoscopy procedures outside of Vegreville between 2008-2012, and 1,380 of the same that underwent day surgeries between 2008-2010 at hospitals outside Vegreville. In the case of obstetrics, most moms wound up delivering in Edmonton (65 in 2011/12) followed by Viking (23 in the same period), then St. Albert, Camrose, Wainwright, Fort Saskatchewan, St. Paul and so on in lesser numbers.

Currently, the hospital has 25 acute care beds, an emergency department and some supporting clinical services. A gap analysis in the report states that current facility standards will not support new programs and services. While recent investment by the Province to provide an upgraded HVAC system, a roof repair and wheelchair accessible washrooms have been met with cheerful applause, it will not be enough to allow a growth of services to the hospital.

Data from the 2012 document estimates renovation costs to the current hospital to be as much as $37.5 million back in 2008, while a new facility on land to be $46.1 million. One can bet both numbers to be significantly higher by now, 8 years later.

For local stakeholders, waiting and watching is becoming a tedious experience. “How much evidence does the government need that we need to move forward on this hospital?” asked St Joseph’s Hospital Board Chairman Adam Kozakiewicz. “We have the last public report from 2012, a non-public report from 2014 also confirming the state of affairs. I trust that the minister of health will take a look at the most recent report and have a good discussion with us in short order.”

Vegreville Councilor Taneen Rudyk echoed similar sentiment. “We’ve been embarking on this journey with this council, as well as previous councils for

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some time. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met with successive infrastructure and health ministers as councillors, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sat on the hospital board since 2014, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked as a community to ensure that one of our largest employers and one of our most valued regional service providers continues to provide quality, close-to-home healthcare for our citizens. Successive councils have invested in providing clinic space, supporting physician recruitment efforts, supporting the creation of the Primary Care Network, running an exemplary ambulance service which recently received accreditation status; we have spent all of this time and local taxpayer money, and even in the face of specific evidence that we require resumption of services, combined with demonstrated community support, we are left wanting, and waiting.â&#x20AC;?

Councilor Rudyk said that current collaborative efforts with the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contacts within Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health and the MLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office need to be acknowledged by Alberta Health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sending so many people away

from the community is distressing, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a burden on families traveling outside of the community for medical support.

Alberta Health must invest in this hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, both in terms of capital and programming. There is excellent staff here, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing the money to do more.â&#x20AC;?

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My parents are the best. They helped make sure I kept good grades in high school. When I went off to college, they paid the bill. Now that I've graduated, I’ve moved back home. I admit I have it pretty good. My Mom does my laundry, there's always food in the fridge and they have premium cable channels.

Except now there's a threat to my lifestyle on the horizon. The deal in moving back home was that I get a full time job and save some money to move out. My Dad practically wrote my resume, and I must say, it looks great. Then we sent it to a few places we found advertised in the newspaper. Now I'm getting calls for interviews, but I'm worried I might get one! I need some helpful hints on how to blow an interview so I don't actually get a job. At 23 I'm not ready to wear a tie all day.

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for you to grow up. After all, your parents should be planning their retirement, not your future!

Carry: Surprisingly though, you're not a minority in moving home after college. Today more than half of all graduating college students move back in with their parents after getting their degree.

Rough news for the parents!

Cash: For some graduates, the move home is a financial decision.

College loans and expensive rent make it difficult to get ahead.

Others simply miss their family life during their stay at school.

Carry: And some, like in your case, just need time to figure out a direction for themselves. Since your parents have been generous

in offering you a place to stay after college, you should use this time to your advantage, besides just watching unlimited movies!

Cash: Although we could offer you dozens of suggestions for blowing an interview, your time can be much better spent. Instead of focusing your energy on how not to lose your free cable and favorite snacks, use this time to explore what you really want to do. If a desk job with a shirt and tie doesn't appeal to you, look for a career that better fits your personality and your wardrobe.

Carry: Just remember not to take advantage of your parents.

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Most parents expect their son or daughter to graduate college and move out on their own. But for many it doesn't quite work like that. Recent surveys estimate that about 60% of graduating college students plan to move back home with Mom and Dad. This trend has spawned a series of terminology to describe the phenomenon, such as "boomerang kids", "twixers", "adultescence" and "thresholders". In Britain, they sometimes use the acronym "KIPPERS" meaning "Kids In Parents Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings".

College can be grueling at times, but my grandfather always said it paid to get an education.

At the end of my first year in college, I returned home for the summer. Still mentally exhausted from the final exams, I stayed home one night to talk with my dad.

He told me that when he went off to college, grandpa gave him a pat on the back and told him that if he studied hard, it would eventually pay off.

"Well," I asked him, "Was he right? Did studying pay off?"

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"About mid semester I found the $500 check grandpa put in my history book."

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Under One Roof Many parents happily welcome their children home after college.

However, the change in living arrangements can cause a lot of conflict for everyone. Although every situation is different, experts agree that the best way to create a peaceful environment is to specify all terms up front. Before letting your children move back home, discuss everything from household chores, rent, finances and their intended length of stay. Be sure to write down the rules to avoid conflict or resentment in the future.

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Transfer amounts: If one parent is unable to completely offset his or her age amount, pension income and disability amount against tax payable, you can transfer their unused portion to the other parent’s return.

Disability Tax Credit: If your parent qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit but does not have sufficient taxable income to take advantage of it, they may be able to transfer the unused amount to you. They must depend on you for all or some of the basic necessities of life for the transfer to be allowed.

Medical expenses: It is usually advantageous for medical expenses to be claimed by the lower income spouse, assuming they have tax payable against which to offset them. If your parents travelled to another country and purchased medical insurance for the trip, it is considered a medical expense. If they traveled to obtain medical treatment that was not available where they live, they may be able to claim the cost of transportation, meals and accommodation depending on how far they needed to travel.

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Attendant care paid to a retirement home: A senior who is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit can claim this amount as a medical expense. If they do not qualify for the disability amount, a medical practitioner must certify in writing that the person needs a full-time attendant due to mental or physical infirmity and will

likely continue to be dependent on others for the long term. The retirement home would need to provide an invoice detailing the amount paid for attendant care.

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MEMORIAM

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CHMILAR, Marshall November 2, 1924 – March 3, 2015 In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandpa.

One year has passed, our hearts still sore, as days go by, we miss you more.

This month comes with deep regret It brings back a day we will not forget.

You passed away without a goodbye We miss you more than anyone knows We think of you always dad We talk about you still goodbye We miss you more than anyone knows We think of you always dad We talk about you still You will never be forgotten We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives Until we meet again God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts You are dearly missed, loved and Remembered by your wife Verna children Robert (Ling) Lorraine, Donna, Derald, Audrey (Pat) and grand & great grandchildren

SARAFINCHAN, Kurt 12 May 1964 – 1 March 2015 Did the sun shine a little brighter, And was the sky a deeper blue?

Or was it just a better world, Kurt When we shared our lives with you?

You always had a smile to share; Time to give and time to care.

Your loving nature, kind and true, Is how we shall remember you.

Nickolas, Sasha, Juliana, Wendy, Jacqueline and Brian Dobson

MOTIUK, Mike November 22, 1927 – February 24, 2016 On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Mike Motiuk of Mundare, Alberta passed away at the age of 88 years.

Mike is survived by his loving family, his wife of 67 years, Adelaide; children Ken (Wendy) Motiuk, Karen (Jeff) Kotlarchuk, Yvonne (Curtis) Shelast, Donna (Doug) Gerry and Colette (Kendal) Shannon; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren Erin (Travis) Holowach and their children Jax, Raeyah and Liv; Carlee (Justin) Leliuk and their sons Kaden and Jace; Jill (Paul) Bay; Janet Motiuk; Ryan Kotlarchuk; Kristy (Kevin) Elkow; Kevin (Renee) Shelast, Shawn Shelast and Sarah Shelast; Tyler Shannon and Zach Shannon; along with numerous relatives and friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents John and Eva Motiuk; three sisters Barbara Hrynyk, Anne Polischuk and Mary Chmilar.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “S.T.A.R.S” or “Alberta Diabetes Association.” The family wishes to thank all the staff and care workers who showed great care and compassion towards Mike.

To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome. com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

BARON, Bill (Billy) May 8, 1966 – February 28, 2016 On Sunday, February 28, 2016 Bill Baron of Vegreville passed away at the age of 49 years.

Bill is survived by his loving family, his wife Marianne; children Brandon, Ashley, Stephanie, Shyla and Bailey. He leaves behind many who loved him including four sisters, Debbie (Leon) Lohman and their son Tyler, Sonia (Gerry) Stasiuk and their children Ryan (Tanis), Robbie and Andy; Dianne (Bill) Campbell and their daughter Brittany; Joanne (Richard) Kuehn and their children Jaycen (Jody) and Michael (Anna Marie); along with all his friends, in-laws, co-workers and employees. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Stella Baron.

Bill loved his adventures, including the addition of his Harley and Motorhome. He was a dedicated, hard working man that loved his music and tending to his garden. He was a great craftsman of many trades, anything to do with power tools and your hands, he was doing it. Bill and Marianne Baron were proud owners of the local Baron No Frills in Vegreville, AB. He gave as much back to the community as they gave to him. Love you sweetheart, we will meet in heaven.

A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Social Centre (4802 47A St. Vegreville, AB) with Father Michael Schumacher officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to “STARS .”To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

CHMILAR, Olga March 3, 2010 Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years.

Then when the summer sunshine, Awakes the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven.

Around the corners of every room.

Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day.

Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a wife’s, mother’s and baba’s love is a blessing.

In death it still can last.

Forget your troubles and your worries, They are mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door.

Six years have now passed and we still miss you so much.

Your loving husband Joe, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren

OBITUARY

SANGSTER, HUGH JAMES In loving memory of our Husband & Father February 13, 1942 – March 4, 2014 We miss you more than anyone knows As time goes by the emptiness grows We laugh, we talk, we play the part But behind our smile is a broken heart.

Forever loved and sadly missed by your wife, Debbie & son, Scott 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 MATICHUK In loving memory of Jeanne Matichuk August 12, 1930 to March 1, 2003 We know a smile we would love to see A loving face so dear We know a hand we would love to hold A voice we long to hear We know a heart thoughtful and true We know them all, because we loved you Forever loved and missed, Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody.

SASKIW, Katherine and John In Loving Memory of Katherine Saskiw who passed away February 22, 1979 John Saskiw, who passed away January 23, 1983 We often think of bygone days When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories will live forever To us our loved ones have not gone away Nor have they travelled far Just entered God’s eternal home And left the door ajar.

Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by daughter Rose J. Hook, daughter-in-law Betty Saskiw, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

KING, Bessie (Nee: Smallwoods) November 25, 1929 - February 23, 2016 Bessie King of Vegreville, formerly of the Two Hills area, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She will be dearly missed by her children Dianne (Ronnie) Saskiw, Barry (Debbie) King and Mark (Nancy) King. She will be lovingly remembered by her 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and her brother Andy (Helen) Smallwoods. Bessie was predeceased by her husband George, son Brian; sisters: Maggie, Minnie and Frances; brothers: Jim, George and John, and her parents George and Frances Smallwoods.

A celebration of life was held for Bessie on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road Edmonton. Preceding the service there was a viewing starting at 1 p.m. There was an interment to follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Two Hills Health Centre, the Palliative Care Unit, Box 160 Two Hills, Alberta T0B 4K0, or to the charity of one’s choice.

SENIUK, Henry Mike June 14, 1935 – February 29, 2016 On Monday, February 29, 2016, Henry Mike Seniuk of Hilliard, Alberta passed away at the age of 80 years.

Mike is survived by his loving family, his wife of 60 years, Sophie; one son Don; one daughter Michelle (Darrell) Madarash along with their children Dylan and Jessica; two sisters Nancy Slywka and Josie Hasey; three sisters in law Mary, Elizabeth and Marsha Seniuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mike was predeceased by his parents Mike and Mary Seniuk; brothers William, Peter, Alex (Olga), Steve and Nick; sisters Annie (Louis) Laschuk, Tillie (John) Pundick and Barbara (Frank) Kryzanowski.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta. Interment to follow in the St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the “St. Demetro Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery – Hilliard Farms” , “STARS” or “Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta.”

To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville,780-603-5800

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Ursa Major seeks major coin

Michael Simpson Editor If you’ve been thinking of turning in some of those old, rare coins that you’ve had stored away for years, the time has come. Barry Dick, owner of Ursa Major Gold, Silver and Coin will be at the Vegreville Centennial Library on March 14 and 15, assessing rare coins and making offers to willing sellers. “We’ll buy gold, silver and platinum in any form with the exception of plate. Assessments are done on the spot in front of customers in a one-on-one setting.

We assess the value of gold, platinum or silver coins, and Canadian paper money, for free. At the end of the session, we let people know what they’ve got and we make an offer. If they choose to sell, that’s great. If they want to hold on to what they’ve got, no pressure, no obligation to sell.

I stress again there’s no charge,” Barry said.

Barry began asking for his dad’s change since the age of 4 and has been enamored with

coins ever since. “I’m connected to literally thousands of buyers, I have an extensive personal collection,” Barry said. He recalls taking out his first gold claim in British Columbia when he was 16 years old, doing gold panning for many summers. He also got involved in the world gold panning championships, even finishing third at one point. As gold panning is a young man’s game, eventually Barry moved on to buying jewelry and collectables. “Most jewelry we buy is for melt, as are most coins. Every now and again however, you come across those rare pieces that are a real pleasure to find, and you sit down and have a great conversation with someone who doesn’t know what they have.”

In one instance in Esterhazy Saskatchewan, Barry recalls finding the rarest of all Canadian coins, an 1889 dime, which was sitting in an old coffee can. The fellow who brought it in had no idea what he had, which was a coin about a thousand dollars. “To be exact, it was $1,020 I paid him for that one coin,” Barry said.

Locally, Barry will be sitting from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on both days, and says he’s looking forward to getting into town and seeing what people have in store for him.

There will be a memorial scrimmage for Devin Nahirniak at the Two Hills arena on March 6. Players from Devin’s hockey club, the Vegreville Wranglers, will split into two teams, joined by Devin’s girlfriend, and sport jerseys in his name while playing in his honour. The event takes place in Two Hills, with Devin’s parents dropping the puck at 5:30.

Any funds raised at the event will be donated to the Kids with Cancer society. Attendance is welcome.

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Yuk Yuk Comedian Visits Mannville Comedian Sean Lecomber keeps Mannville laughing throughout the night at a recent comedy night.

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Joe Machney At a 4:45 in the evening on Saturday, February 20th, people began lining up to

attend the dinner and comedy night at the Mannville Recreation Centre. The evening was a fundraiser for the local preschool

board, and started out with cocktails and then a beef dinner with all the trimmings and loads of desserts accompanied by music from Sweet Soundz Dj Service from Wainwright.

While the 350 people visited until 8 p.m. when comedian Sean Lecomber was scheduled to perform, the gathered friends and acquaintances took the chance to check out the silent auction items which were varied and plentiful, as well as refill their refreshments.

Yuk Yuk comedian Sean Lecomber came on stage on time and kept the crowd laughing and giggling with jokes about Mannville, Vermilion, and a few about the British. All and all his humour was well received by the crowd as he thanked them for having him after his hour long performance. The evening ended with more music and people flocking to the open floor to dance the rest of the night away.

There was also a 50/50 draw, won by Tyler Jackson and a $2,500 travel voucher from New West Travel, which went to David Moor.

“We are a non-profit organization and this

Myrnam mixed curling team off to provincials Joe Machney The Myrnam Senior Mixed curling team, comprised of Kayleigh Zacharuk, Nathan Trachuk, Russel Tkachuk and Brittany Trynchuk, went undefeated in five games this past weekend in St. Paul to win the North East Zone Championship and will be going to Provincials in Ponoka from March 3-5.

“The event went very well, it was well organized.

Our team of course did a great job and took first place and now we’re off to Ponoka at the beginning of March and try to represent our school the best we can,” coach Randy Pottle said.

“It was a really good weekend, everybody was Myrnam Senior Mixed team goes undefeated. (Joe Machney Photo) pretty excited,” said Brittany Trynchuk.

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is our only fundraiser for our preschool and we have about twenty, three and four year olds. We sold out the three-hundred and fifty tickets that we had. We received a lot of community support, which was really nice. Next year we are planning to have dueling pianos,” said Kim Garnett, Vice President sitting on the preschool board. “The money goes towards keeping our tuition costs low for the parents. We like to make it available to anyone so that cost isn’t an issue. It is also put towards paying the teacher, paying the teacher’s assistant and it goes towards room rental in the school. We offer before and after school programs for children from kindergarten to grade six, so the fundraising money supports that as well. Toys and classroom needs are also purchased with the money raised. We are also hoping to put a little money towards children’s programming in the school, so that all kids can benefit from this,” Kerri Lorenson, President of the Mannville Preschool Association, said.

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Spy vs. Spy, Love vs. Love

Rosanne Fortier Magnicity Productions captured the audience’s attention with its slick livetheatre production of Spy vs. Spy, Love vs. Love, a comedy written and directed by Magnicity founder, local performer Nels Nelson. Nelson and his cast and crew had two performances of the play in a filled gymnasium at the Centennial Library on February 27 and 28.

The play is set in the fictional Emerald City Hotel and Suites in Seattle, Washington. Through a series of twists and turns, and a few chuckles, the audience follows a young couple on their honeymoon – the odd thing is, everyone seems to already know the bride at the hotel, which the couple has never been to before. Throw in a couple of spies, the mob, and a sprinkle of international espionage, and you’ve got yourself a play.

“I really enjoyed the play because it was very entertaining. There were lots of good laughs and the desserts and refreshments were really good; I liked that they had a lot of gluten-free ones available.” Adrienne Hazelaar from Morinville said.

Susan Denman, who played the role of Caroline Saunders, was in the

Nelson’s production last year. Saunders said that she loved being involved in this play because she fed off of the audience’s energy and received a rush from this. Susan has been involved in dancing since she was six-years-old and she feels like a natural on the stage due to this previous experience.

Jared Fell as Robert Jones said this was his first time acting. “It’s been a really fun experience acting in this play. It’s rewarding too because we put a lot of work into this production so when we see people enjoy it and hear them laugh, we realize we are entertaining them and it’s definitely worth it.”

Nelson said that the cast put in 60 hours rehearsing this play and he’s proud of their performance.

The cast: Jared Fell as Robert Jones, Becky Yurko as Victoria Watson, Jeannie Yakimyshyn as Mary Saunders, Susan Denman as Caroline Saunders, Nels Nelson as Dominic Saunders, Morgana Larsen as Chloe, Amy Boettcher as Sophie, Judy Fedechko as Tara. The crew: Nels Nelson as writer and director, Donna Williams as Production Manager.

This was a fundraiser for the library where all proceeds go towards future programs.

Dominic is pleased to see that his sister, Caroline got engaged to Robert. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Robert practices with Caroline on his marriage proposal to Victoria. It seemed like Caroline is using this to stall and distract her brother, Dominic from finding his fiancée,Victoria. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Firefighters in pink

Vegreville’s volunteer firefighters proudly put themselves into pink shirts to support Pink Shirt Day, at a recent fire practice on February 29, because it’s never too late to stand up to bullies. (Michael Simpson/Photo)

Pink Shirt pics Seeing Pink in Andrew On February 24th schools across Canada participated in Pink Shirt Day to create awareness on the dangers of bullying,its prevention,and to promote healthy relationships among youth.Students and staff at Andrew School tookonthechallengeandproudlyworetheirpinkclothingtoschool.WildPackstudentspromotedPinkShirtDay by putting up posters throughout the school with the“Kindness Is One Size Fits All”theme.Pictured are students Kristina Lopes,Brooke Hamaliuk,Evan Lamash,Gavin Hamaliuk & Connor Lopes.(Andrew School/Submitted)

Pink Shirt Day was honored on February 24. The occasion is meant to promote kindness and acceptance, and anti-bullying awareness, which these teaching professionals and students displayed at A.L. Horton School. (Left to right) Cheryl Gottert, Secretary, Mr. Ralph Arndt, Assistant Principal, Sabrina Komarniski, Secretary, Kelly Sawatzky, Family Support Liason Worker. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Ms. Debra Hyshka’s Grade one Ukrainian Bilingual Class with some of its members who stepped up to wear pink shirts on Pink Shirt Day on February 24. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Adjudicators Coming to Town for the Wendy Brook Music Festival Debbie Fedoruk Prince Haiti for a year. Throughout her career she has completed further musical Wendy Brook Music Festival training in the United States. She is currently the Artistic Coordinator for the The annual Wendy Brook Music Festival is coming up on March 14 - 22. Music Enrichment Program which provides affordable group lessons on the vioAmateur musicians and public speakers will be displaying their skills for adjudica- lin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar in the Edmonton area. This program is tion by a professional in the field. Three biographies are administered by the non profit organization, the Edmonton given below of some of the adjudicators coming to town.

String Players Association.

Karla Boddez is adjudicating piano. Patricia Estabrooks is Patricia’s passion is teaching and working with anyone who adjudicating strings, and Jolaine Kerley is adjudicating wants to learn and advance on a stringed instrument. Besides voice. teaching for MEP, Patricia also teaches privately from her Karla Boddez home in Ardrossan.

Karla Boddez completed her first degree at the Canadian Jolaine Kerley Mennonite University in Winnipeg, earning a Bachelor of Jolaine Kerley is active as a soprano soloist, voice instructor, Church Music. She continued her studies at Wilfrid Laurier adjudicator, choral conductor, and clinician. She is currently University in Waterloo, ON. There she earned a Bachelor of instructor of voice at Concordia University College, mainMusic in Performance (Historical Instruments) and was the tains a large private voice studio, is director of Ariose recipient of the Gold Medal for the 2002 graduating class.

Women’s Choir, director of Archbishop Jordan High School After completing her studies, Karla decided to return home Choir, and a member of Edmonton’s profession choir, Pro to Alberta. She taught private piano, theory and history lesCoro Canada. Jolaine has received undergraduate degrees sons at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music from and graduate degrees from the University of Alberta and a 2002 to 2013. She currently teaches private piano lessons at graduate degree from the Early Music Institute at Indiana’s her home studio in the St. Albert area. Karla loves to see her Jacobs School of Music. Jolaine has been heard frequently as students find joy and fulfillment in all types of music. She is soprano soloist in works by Bach, Handel, Mozart, currently the Vice President of the St. Albert Piano Teachers Monteverdi, Haydn, Scarlatti, Fauré, Schubert, Czerny, Association. She enjoys this role, organizing events for piano Pergolesi, and Bevan with choruses and orchestras throughstudents and piano teachers in her local community. out North America. Alongside solo recitals with Early Patricia Estabrooks Music Patricia is a native of Edmonton who began her musical Karla Boddez is one of the skilled adjudicators Alberta, Jolaine has been heard most recently in Bach’s Mass who will be evaluating performances at this year’s studies at age 7. She received a Bachelor of Music (with dis- Wendy Brook music festival. in B minor with the Richard Eaton Singers, Mozart’s tinction) and a Bachelor of Education (with distinction) from Requiem with the Concordia Concert Choir and Community the University of Alberta. Patricia is both a pianist and a cello and double bass Chorus, and Bach’s BWV 199 at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Concert player. Her experience with stringed instruments includes playing in various Series. Upcoming engagements include Mozart’s Requiem at Podium 2016, the ensembles and orchestras such as the St. Cecilia Chamber Orchestra and the Holy role of Venus in John Blow’s Venus and Adonis with Early Music Alberta, and Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra in Haiti.

Allan Bevan’s, Nou goth sonne under wode at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Patricia has taught stringed instruments for over 30 years with Edmonton Public Schools and was also a volunteer string teacher at Holy Trinity School in Port-au-

Good to the last drop

Sid Smith is seen smiling here during his 125th blood donation last June. At the upcoming Blood Clinic on March 1, Sid made his 128th donation after donating during the previous clinics of 2015 in August, October and December. (Marion Baxandall/Submitted)

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An exciting season for Vegreville Initiation hockey

A donation to the Vegreville Kidsport program: Accepting the donation are Kid Sport Representatives Rochelle Holinski and Evan Warawa. This is Wranglers initiation team 2. Coached by Trevor Warawa, assisted by Ryan Reynolds, Dale Gladys, Donavan Rattray, Zenith Komarniski. Manager is Kristen Warawa. Players include: Kipton Rattray, Benjamin Warawa, Clay Ziegler, Kyla Ogrodnick, Tavyn Glade, Peyton Rattray, Oliver Horon, Cale Gladys, Max Komarniski, Reiss Dmytriw, Nicholas Wozny, Dontae Wozny, Savannah Wozny. (Photo supplied)

A donation to the Vegreville Jumpstart program. Accepting are Jodeen Peck. This is Wranglers initiation team 1 coached by Cody Weleschuk, Assistant coaches Jeff Miller, Neil Rowe, Scott Langkow, Curtis Harsulla. Manager is Kelly Weleschuk. Players are : Gabriel Lepage, Kellan Trophy, Cailyn Ferguson, Carter Harsulla, Brady Weleschuk,Tristan Trophy, Levi Jr.Walter, Jadis Fedorak, Kash Rowe, Ethan Shirley, Calder Longbow, Joe Miller, Paiten Axten. (Photo supplied)

A Wranglers vs.Wranglers fun game showing the half ice set up and small boards. Coach Dale Gladys is on the ice giving some advice. (Photo Supplied)

Zenith Komarniski Presenting Chuck a Puck winner Luella Wozny with her $100 Walmart gift card donated by Canadian Pressure Tesing and the Signed Florida Panthers Jersey donated by Ironhorse Specialized inc. (Photo supplied)

Puck Scramble action! The scramble off by Zane Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;heureaux of St. Albert Chicken Hawks and Oliver Horon of Vegreville Wranglers. (Photo Supplied)

Cherie Ziegler Submitted This Year 28 between the ages of 4 and 7 registered and participated in the Vegreville and District Minor Hockey Association Initiation level program.

Some of the highlights of the season were trail blazing initiatives, Tuesday and Saturday practices, our home and away games, a Large One day tournament, and community fundraising efforts.

After several early season practices in October and November, the kids were divided into 2 relatively equally skilled teams. With Hockey Alberta passing on some new early development initiatives, VDMHA were trail blazers and adopted the half ice initiative.

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Friends and Fun gets fancy Rosanne Fortier When seniors and children interact everyone wins. Mrs. Dyers’s Grade four students at A.L. Horton School created paper weavings that were turned into Shamrocks with Heritage House’s residents on February 24. This is part of the Friends and Fun program which is meant for children to have fun while they connect with seniors. In May, the kids will interview the seniors about their lives. “I believe doing crafts really helps the kids and seniors bond. The seniors come

How to talk to your children about drugs and gambling AHS Submitted Children are smart and they are learning all the time. You are the best person to show them how to make good decisions. The thought of your children using drugs may scare you, but your children will hear you better if you talk calmly.

Take time to learn the facts about different drugs and gambling. Tell your children the facts without sounding scared and without scaring them. You can show your children that they can trust the information you give them.

You start teaching children about drugs sooner than you think.

You have been teaching your children from the time they were very small. You have done this by telling them not to touch anything in the medicine cabinet, not letting them have adult drinks like coffee and beer, and telling them to stay away from cigarettes. Start talks with your children by asking what they understand about drugs and alcohol, if they are concerned about anyone’s use, or if they have been asked to use.

A drug is a substance that’s taken to change the way the body and mind work.

A drug can do a lot of good, or it can be harmful. If you take the right amount of medicine, you can get better. By taking too much, you can get very sick. Talk about this with your children.

You can also talk about different kinds of drugs like medicine, legal drugs, and illegal drugs.

Talk about gambling in a way that your children understand.

It’s good to use real-life examples.

Ask your children

if they’ve ever made a bet with anyone about doing something that is hard or unsafe. An example might be betting a chocolate bar that someone couldn’t walk along the top of a fence. Explain that this is a type of gambling. In this example, if the person takes the bet and walks on the fence, he or she is at risk of getting hurt.

The person betting may lose the chocolate bar. Both people are risking something they value, whether they know it or not.

Children gamble for fun and don’t usually think of it as gambling. They usually call it betting or daring. If you use these types of words, it will be easier for them to understand what gambling is.

Try to think of good examples.

Have you seen a movie or read a book with someone in it who has a drug or gambling problem? Do your children have any examples to share? Talk about the people in the book or movie. Talk about their lives and the decisions they make. You can use this time to give your children good information. Keeping your children informed is the best way to help them make good decisions.

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When seniors and children interact everyone wins. Mrs. Dyers’s Grade four students at A.L. Horton School created paper weavings that were turned into Shamrocks with Heritage House’s residents on February 24.This is part of the Friends and Fun program which is meant for children to have fun while they connect with seniors. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

because they want to and I believe they really enjoy seeing the children’s enthusiasm and energy.” Mrs. Dyer said.

“Friends and Fun has been around for three years. Each time we have this program; there is a larger group of seniors who attend it. What the seniors and children make decorates our dining room and living room. Crafts are an activity that all ages seem to enjoy doing. Everyone looks forward to their time together.” Kathy Sawchuk, recreational aide for Heritage House said.

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ment of the young players. Smaller ice helps reduce the intimidation felt when young kids take on the BIG rink, allowing players to have more puck time and all players to be involved. The games are faster with more goals scored, which is better for both teams. Coaches noted that the beginner players had a better feel for the game and every player contributes more, compared to full ice where older, stronger players dominated the game. At the beginning of the season we had many kids that were just learning to skate. These kids worked on one half of the ice on skating skills. They played games like; don’t wake the dragon, treasure hunt, cops and robbers, ball tag and British bulldog.

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the players. All practices have been designed to have “small play games” for player development.

By December teams began organizing to play against other teams. Managers sought out other like minded hockey clubs to invite to play. The Wranglers team coached by Cody Weleschuk attended a tournament in Smoky Lake and the Team Coached by Trevor Warawa attended a tournament in Lamont, both on January 16. All the games played in Vegreville were half ice. On February 6, our initiation hockey hosted their big event - a one day tournament with 8 teams and on and off ice entertainment. The event made the local arena a hub of excitement and hockey. This was our first year to run a half-ice tournament. This meant 2 games, 4 teams, 50 kids on the ice all at once, repeated every hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cheering coaches, family and friends.

Talk about a full house!

Cold Lake Blue Jays, Bruderheim Bruins, St. Albert Chicken Hawks, Tofield Titans, Bonnyville and Kikino Red Army Ants all accepted their invitation to our first half-ice tournament. The tournament was a success, thanks to the tournament committee and of course the arena staff. How did we make this work? Each team played 3 42-minute straight time games that day. One coach per team was allowed to skate with the players and there was one referee. Part of the initiation level initiatives is fair play for all players.

Each player had their chance to play goalie, and each player played 3 min shifts. NO scores were kept for any of the games. Many players had their chance to score goals, skate a lot and most of all have a lot of fun. All players were presented with a commemorative medallion and a goodie bag including snacks and a Wranglers tournament mini stick. Thanks to the arena staff teams were able to have their same dressing room for the whole day. This added to the “fun” as many teams ordered pizza and the teams were able to do some playing and bonding in between games.

MARCH 2, 2016 Sparky the fire dog visited each team in their dressing room after each game. Sparky was in charge of choosing the players entered into the puck scramble. He chose 5 sticks out of each of the team’s rooms. The kids who owned those sticks were the lucky winners and were invited to participate in a Puck Scramble event at 2 p.m.

Other entertainment included our fundraising efforts. There was a raffle table with 26 awesome prizes, a player 50/50 jackpot and 50/50 sales. We also hosted a Chuck a Puck competition. We sold pucks for $5 each. At 2 p.m. all participants lined up at the entrances to the ice and took turns trying to throw, curl, glide, roll their puck closest to the faceoff dot where the grand prize was located. The participants’ puck closest to the prize was the winner. A signed Alex Petrovic, Florida Panthers NHL jersey, donated by Ironhorse Specialized Inc. AND a $100 Walmart gift card Donated by Canadian Pressure Testing was the prize. Luella Wozny was the talented “chucker” and won herself a great grand prize. A huge thank you to our hockey families for taking their turn working the sales of the event and to our prize sponsors.

As entertainment always needs a great voice, Country 106.5 morning show host Jamieson Brown announced the event and our local Jr. B Rangers helped facilitate. The pucks were provided by Kidsport Vegreville and Jumpstart Vegreville. $500 from our chuck a puck was donated to these charities, which all work at keeping kids in sport, fostering an interest and participation in sport for life.

We are proud to give a little back to help keep our initiation program strong.

As our teams begin winding down for the season they will be playing a couple more games, and a few more practices and making their plans for a final get together. We have enjoyed a great season and have put lots of smiles on kid’s faces, and made a lot of parents and family proud they had joined this milestone year. Thank You to our coaches, managers and parents who took the time out of their busy lives to share it with these young athletes.

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Courageous donation

Michael Simpson Editor Courage Canada Trail Ride creator Curtis Anderson hosted on May 30, 2015, and had 75 riders on horseback, 12 teams and 74 people riding in wagons, as well as 340 people at supper to raise $24,950 for the event. $3,000 was donated to Make a Wish Foundation out of proceeds from the silent auction. Pictured are Curtis Anderson and VALID Program Supervisor Karen Streets and Edith and Kylene. Anderson presented a cheque for $2,195 to VALID as part of the support he generates to that organization from his own event. This year’s Courage Canada Trail Ride event will take place on May 28 at Anderson’s ranch

near Minburn.

“Since Courage Canada started in 2004, we have raised $147,435 to help brain injury survivors, their families, Canadian Pro Rodeo sports medicine team, and the Make a Wish Foundation,” Anderson said. “The number we have raised over the years is really good but you can’t put a number on how much awareness was raised.” Anderson thanked all the participants from the previous Courage Canada Trail Rides, and looks forward to meeting new people at this year’s event.

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Local banks score community touchdown with Vortex support

Michael Simpson Editor At TD, one of the bank’s goals is to be able give back to the community. Branch Manager Diana Ritchie said her team is always looking for ways to show support. While pondering this recently, the Vegreville Vortex football club came up. Ritchie new that the club has done different fundraisers such as bottle drives and yard sales, but decided perhaps that the team could be the bank’s next focal point for support.

“The team and I came up with a day to focus on specifically raising funds for them. TD sent out the challenge to the other banks to join in, and they did just that. I was astounded by the response. We instantly heard back from BMO, ATB and Credit Union.

When we went by to thank them for getting on board, it was plain to see that these local banks were all in - they had decorations up, jerseys on, it was great support. My team and I are very thankful for those banks that participated as part of the bigger effort.”

Customers were encouraged to being in their spare change to the banks, and so people started coming in with bottles and bags of change, bringing by spare coins of all kinds on February 19. Ritchie said that the generosity of people in the community was great. In total over $2,500 was raised through the four banks by donations from staff, customers and residents.

“The benefit to the Vortex could not have happened without the generosity of the teams at each bank and the people of this town. It’s evident that Vegreville is a fine, caring community.”

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