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Vegreville Skating Club, (VSC) presented its annual skating carnival to an audience of over 200 people at Wally Fedun Area in Vegreville on March 13.

VSC President Denise Gara said there were 42 skaters from the club who participated in the skating carnival as well as special guest skater Colton Foreman.

“VSC has been operating for 55 years this year.

VSC always hosts a carnival so the skaters can showcase their progress and development throughout the year.

It was nice to have the kids out in the ice showing what they can do since we couldn’t host these carnivals for a few years due to COVID-19.

It was good to see the excitement of the kids in the older skating groups as they show their choreography.

Participating in this carnival gives kids the ability to have the confidence to get out there and perform in front of a crowd and it is always nice to see the smiles on their faces.

We also host this as a fundraiser as we raise funds for our organization from the admission fee, flower sale, silent auction and 50/50 raffle at the carnival.”

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RCMP files from MARCH 7 - 13 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser March 7 00:49 – Report of mischief when a family member broke a door in the residence in Vegreville. The dispute started over supper not being ready. The subject of the complaint was arrested for mischief, assault and resisting arrest and held in cells until the following morning.

11:05 – Multiple reports of vehicle stuck in the ditch and on the highway due to the weather. A number of tractor-trailers jackknifed. Zero visibility and icy roads were reported. Members continued patrols and checked on motorists as they could. Approximately 18 reports were submitted between March 7 and March 8.

March 8 08:00 – Report of a vehicle theft from a residence in Vegreville overnight. A gray 2000 Chevy Silverado was stolen and has yet to be recovered.

11:14 – Report of theft of a front bumper cover. A red Dodge Ram bumper cover was removed from the truck parked at a residence in Vegreville overnight. CCTV being reviewed. Under investigation.

11:16 – Report of attempted theft of vehicle from a Vegreville business overnight.

Damage to the door and ignition occurred.

This vehicle was a 2002 GMC Sierra.

March 9 00:07 – Report of individuals trying the doors at a Vegreville business. Members attended and located a vehicle in the parking lot. After investigation and a long, drawn-out story about ownership of the vehicle, the 3 occupants from Sherwood Park were released to go on their way.

11:40 – Report of an online scam. A month prior, he complainant received an email from “Microsoft” indicating that there were problems with his computer.

He paid someone $650 to “fix” the computer and later felt that it may have been a scam. The client has contacted his bank and taken his computer to a legitimate business for inspection.

14:41 – Traffic stop conducted in the town of Vegreville. Member observed the 41-year-old male from Stony Plain using his cell phone while driving. The driver was issued a ticket for using his cell phone which carries a voluntary penalty of $300.

16:37 – Report of possible fraud via a Facebook sale. The complainant reported that she sent $850 as a down payment to purchase hay bales from an online seller.

The supplier is no longer responding to

calls or messages and the seller no longer exists on Facebook. Facebook has been contacted by the client and a file has been opened.

20:06 – While on patrol, members noted a vehicle idling on a side street in Vegreville. Members conducted a traffic stop and during the investigation, the driver had admitted to drinking “one beer”. A mandatory alcohol screening was done roadside and the driver failed 2x.

The 51-year-old male driver from Vegreville was sanctioned under provincial legislation. The driver was released roadside and provided a $1000 fine, his license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days.

March 10 08:48 – Complainant indicated that she received a phone call indicating that her grandson was in jail and needed money to get out. The 80-year-old client stated that she has spent a total of $13,000 to a Quebec address. Under investigation. *** this is a common “grandparent” scam March 11 12:07 – While on patrol, members clocked a silver Mercedes Benz travelling 50 in a 30 kmph (school/playground) zone in Vegreville. The 23-year-old male driver from Vegreville was issued a ticket for speeding carrying a VP of $175.

13:52 – Report by a family member that their mother was possibly driving impaired based on third party information. Members located the alleged impaired driver and detected no indicators of impairment. The complaint was unfounded.

14:45- Report of copper wire from a municipal location in Mundare. Under investigation.

22:00 – While on patrol, members noticed that two vehicles were side by side on 857 just outside of Vegreville. They proceeded to take off side by side accelerating in an unsafe fashion (racing). Two drivers, a 21-year-old from Innisfree and a 16-year-old driver from Two Hills County were charged with stunting. The fine carries a $567 voluntary penalty for each.

March 12 20:53 – Report of an individual dragging a couch down the back alley.

Members attended and located the subject of the complaint. The male advised that he had come into possession of a couch and did not have a truck to haul the couch so this was his option.

March 13 12:44 – Report of “rig mats” being stolen from a construction site on TWP 512

and RR 140 near Vegreville. Fresh skid steer tracks were noted at the scene. The value of the matting is approximately $4200. Under investigation.

13:30 – Report of an altercation at a Vegreville drinking establishment the previous night. The complainant indicated that beer bottles had been smashed and a physical altercation ensued. The matter is being reviewed.

During the week there were 93 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911s, 1 animal strike, 7 wellbeing checks, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 0 COVID, and approximately 20 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Lay Firearms Related Charges Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Submitted Lamont County, Alta. – On March 13th at approximately 10 a.m., Fort Saskatchewan RCMP along with Strathcona RCMP, Capital East Traffic Services and Alberta Sheriffs, responded to a complaint of a male threatening to shoot the caller at a private residence on Range Road 182, Lamont County.

Once on scene, the victim disclosed that a firearm had been discharged at him, but he was not struck. There were no other injuries reported.

With the assistance of RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) negotiators, the suspect surrendered to police on scene.

Kelly Craig Dawson (37) of Sherwood Park, has been charged with: • Discharging a firearm with intent • Careless use of a firearm • Pointing a firearm • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose • Unauthorized possession of a firearm • Fail to comply with a release order (x2) • Fail to comply with a probation order • Weapons possession contrary to an order Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Dawson was remanded into custody to appear in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Thursday, March 17th.

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Major Snow Event Impacts Lamont County Residents Michelle Pinon News Advertiser School children and motorists alike were stranded following a major snow event that brought extreme winds and snow on March 7. It was said to have been the worst storm in Lamont County in 20 plus years.

Lamont County’s Public Works personnel were out in full force all week attempting to clear blocked roads. With 2,089 kilometres of unpaved roads, and 43.6 kilometres of paved roads, that task was not only daunting, but logistically challenging for crews who worked 12 hour days to plow heavy snow off the roads.

“It was all hands-on deck,” said Andrew Phillips, Director of Public Works. Even personnel from Lamont County’s Agricultural Services Department were involved in road clearing efforts.

Contracted service providers were also called in to assist the County during the snow event.

Phillips appeared before county council during a special meeting on March 11. A work plan in respect to clearing of road infrastructure was reviewed and discussed by Phillips and Chief Administrative Officer Peter Tarnawsky.

Following discussion, the overall consensus was to continue working to enhance operations, improve communications and ensure appropriate service level delivery during snow events.

Public Works suggested moving to a 10-beat grader format year-round, and

that will be considered in budget meetings later this month. The County currently has nine grader operators.

Public Works was also directed to look into having a contractor on-call for events and weather triggers.

Council also suggested Public Works look into buggies/vplows to see if there can be further efficiencies, (however, these units are typically used for road construction). Staff will continue to be reinforced and coached related to clearing effectiveness.

The winter snow removal policy is also currently under review, and policy updates will be presented to council for approval during preparations for next winter, (tentatively before November 2022).

According to a notice posted on the County’s website, “Roads are cleared on a priority basis starting with emergency routes and major roads. It can take up to 7-8 days with equipment and staff working hard to get this done, (sometimes that means clearing in a specific area instead of travelling back for one clearing).

Residents were asked to be patient.

Despite this plea, there were reports of harassment inflicted on county employees. For the most part, however, residents were supportive of their efforts.

It was recommended that residents have essential needs on hand for at least seven days during winter months, including: propane, medication, groceries, emergency contacts, etc.

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It may be too late, but I remain hopeful that our provincial and federal governments will take this oil boom and look more than towards their next budget. If they do so, both Alberta and Canada will be well positioned for the long term.

Through many cycles of booms and busts, Alberta governments have rode the rollercoaster. Rather than take the example of Norway and use the highs to build a sovereign wealth fund of some sort, governments have repeatedly opted for a different path. When times were good, they chose to spend like drunken sailors, when the times were tough, they complained and pointed fingers.

Of course, the blame must be spread around. With federal governments who, since Leduc No. 1 found conventional oil in 1947 also failed to have the foresight to build things like energy corridors or set up a national energy framework that benefitted all Canadians.

This oil boom was predicted at least a year ago by many analysts. Of course, the war in Ukraine has created urgency with relation to sanctions, but for many in the industry, $100/barrel oil was on the roadmap once the economies opened up again.

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number of decades of bumbling.

It’s hard to gauge Alberta’s response, but the coming months will be telling. At first glance, we keep knocking on the door of the U.S. reminding them that instead of going cap in hand to the oppressive Venezuelan regime begging for oil, that Alberta has resources to sell to them. Recently, PM Jason Kenney had promised to cut the provincial fuel tax April 1 when the federal carbon tax is set to increase. It’s hard to tell if that is a move to help the people of Alberta or simply a strategic play to buy votes.

In the coming months we will see if the spending spree starts or if prudent planning in Alberta prevails. Please don’t hold your breath.

On the federal front, I fear it’s far too late to take advantage of the current oil market. We COULD take a position of leadership and help the world transition to a stable, conflict free, petroleum source and then transition to other options as they become viable. Unfortunately, both PM Trudeau and President Biden have their heads too far up their respective butts.

In a recent visit to Europe for more photo-ops, PM Trudeau had to meet with British PM Boris Johnson via a back entrance.

The anti-Trudeau protestors were blocking the front entrance with chants of “f—Trudeau”. Not long after, Trudeau attended a joint press conference with Dutch PM Mark Rutte. It didn’t take long for the Dutch press to point out the PM Trudeau doesn’t actually answer questions.

Of the many questions, one on the topic of energy stood out.

When asked whether Canada would be using its petroleum sector to help Europe lessen its dependence on Russian oil: “We need to move forward on decarbonizing our economies, but we need to do that in a way that supports people through that process and we’re going to continue doing that.” An opportunity bungled in stellar fashion on the world stage.

Back at home, we are poised to see a hike of the carbon tax on April 1 that will add another 2.2 cents per litre for a total of 11 cents per litre. This will drive up not only the cost of a fill at the pumps, but also the cost of pretty much EVERYTHING. At the same time the Trudeau Liberals are queuing up their “Just Transition” program to help oil and gas workers to find new careers.

Of course, not to be upstaged, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault spoke to a Toronto group last week about the federal environment strategy. While the EU nations are ACTIVELY asking how petroleum producers can help them replace Russian oil, our brain power steps up to the mic to set the stage for Canada and setting the bar very low. “European leaders want not only to reduce their reliance on Russian oil, they want to reduce their reliance on oil altogether,” he said. “This is where Canada can really help.” He was sure to cite all the negative

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Baba Jenny’s ready to Welcome Ukrainian Refugees with Open Arms specialties like nalystheir lives. The counnyky, perishke, and tries around Ukraine pompushky.” have opened their Toews is proud to arms, but they are say that all of the overf lowing with ingredients are sourced refugees. With an locally, and no preseruncertain future for vatives or additives are so many Ukrainians, used at the facility. All we are grateful that of the products are Canada is also openfrozen and packaged ing its borders to and can be found in refugees and implemany grocery stores menting faster throughout western entrances to Canada Employee Kelly Ludwig.

Canada. as well as open work (Michelle Pinon/Photo) On March 1 Baba permits.

Jenny’s put the call out on the company’s This war is a terrible situation, and we Facebook page asking people in the com- feel the least we can do is open our community if they have appropriate housing munity and company to support as many to accommodate refugees to contact refugees as we can and encourage other them. Toews said the response has been communities and companies to do the great. same.

“We’re so grateful for all the support Not only can we help them find their our community has shown us in our ini- way in a new country, but they will be a tiative. We’ve had several offers for hous- huge asset to us. Ukrainians are a harding options right in Mannville at good working, determined people and could rates, as well as offers to help supply benefit many Albertan employers with clothing and other essentials once the their work ethics. refugees start arriving. People have The aftermath of Covid has left employoffered us monetary donations. And some ers struggling to find employees willing to as far as Calgary have offered to send out essentials so we’re just waiting to see how quickly we can get the first refugees in.”

She went on to say, “The invasion of Ukraine and the bombing that has followed has been devastating to watch.

Millions have fled Ukraine, many of them women who may have nothing left to return to.

Together with Carolyn, many others in our company and community have Ukrainian heritage. It hits close to home when people you know are fleeing for

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A humanitarian crisis of global proportions has prompted owners of a Mannville based company to offer employment and accommodation for up to 15 Ukrainian refugees over the next year.

Baba Jenny’s Ukrainian Foods production facility in Mannville has been operating in the community since 2019.

The tried and true original recipes are known far and wide, just like Jenny Borysiuk, who was born in Mannville to Ukrainian immigrants. When she first went to school she spoke only Ukrainian and was bullied for her heritage. Full circle to running her own catering company for 30 plus years. She is still remembered as being one the best caterers the community has ever had.

Garry & Carolyn Pulyk, together with Baba Jenny started their company just over 10 years ago. They hired four local Babas to help roll cabbage rolls and another girl to help with some of the specialty products in their little 5,000 square foot facility in Vermilion. In the summer of 2019, they relocated to a new facility in Mannville where they had added on to the cabbage roll division and increased the building’s square footage to 14,000.

Human Resources Manager Katie Toews said the company now employs 40 plus women year round. “On an average day we will churn out around 18,000 pierogi using up to 1,200 lbs of potatoes that are individually handled to ensure quality. We usually make around 11,000 cabbage rolls each day. We make a total of 10 different products on a regular basis including four flavours of pierogi, borscht, and cabbage rolls, as well as

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90 Years Ago – March 16, 1932

C. Gordon has the contract for the construction of the new creamery at Vegreville for Burns & Co. Ltd. whose creameries are operated under the name of the Palm Dairies Ltd. After giving the matter a lot of consideration, the company decided to change from the former locations west of the Alberta Hotel to the site once occupied by the Oak Leaf Dairy Ltd. at the south-west corner of First Ave. and Fist St. East, facing Gordon’s factory and opposite Thomas Garage. The new building will cost approximately $5,000 and will be of frame and crystallite stucco. Size 40 feet by 56 feet.

Fire chief A.J. Skorieko, in Andrew, is having the fire engine all fixed up in good working order. He expects to organize a fire brigade shortly and have some fire drills this summer.

Mandruk Bros. are through hauling gravel for their new concrete store building in Hairy Hill, which they are going to build as soon as the weather turns warm.

Hairy Hill Trading Co. also intends to rebuild and men are busy hauling gravel for the new building.

Messrs. Paul Lazaruk and William Ukrainec have purchased the stock yard in Hairy Hill from Joe Green of Vegreville

75 Years Ago – March 19, 1947

A report made to Vegreville Town Council showing methods of financing scavenging service in various towns was submitted.

Councillor J. Dubuc stated that Joseph Dumont was prepared to take a contract. Resolved that J. Dumont be offered the contract at $150.00 per month, he collect and retain fees for such services as are not ordinarily provided by the town; to furnish the town with a statement of all such fees so collected; the Town guaranteeing him a minimum income inclusive of contract price and fees of $200.00 per month.

Election results in the M.D. of Eagle: for councillor division 2 William S. Miskiw; councillor division 6, John A. Tkachuk; for Myrnam Municipal Hospital, John M. Youzwyshyn; for Two Hills Municipal Hospital ward 2, George Kordoski; and for Two Hills Municipal Hospital ward 4, William Hutzkal.

Trade Minister MacKinnon said in the commons he was “quite sure” consideration would be given to increasing the price of eggs to offset a recent jump in the price of wheat used to feed poultry.

50 Years Ago – March 16, 1972

A Fort Saskatchewan foursome skipped by Verda Rippel were the class of the annual Ladies’ Bonspiel held in town on the weekend.

The affair boasted one of the best field of entries recorded in recent years with a total of 44 rinks listed on the championship draw.

On March 10th the Ryley High School girls’ basketball team travelled to Sylvan Lake to participate in the 1972 “C” girls provincial finals. Ryley girls emerged Provincial champs for 1972 defeated Sylvan Lake in the finals.

In recognition of ten years of service as director and one of the founding members of the Vegreville and District Credit Union, Mr. Eli Kostash was recognized by the group when Richard Hesse presented him with an engraved memento.

A new band by the name of Mason Stone has been formed by a group of energetic young Two Hills lads. The boys, well known by the residents of Two Hills are Billy Chomik, Jerry Chrunik, Richard Geleta and Dwayne Popowich.

Mrs. Mona Demers was elected president of the East Vegreville Farm Women’s Club at their annual meeting. Vice-President is Mrs. Trudy Dekker; Secretary Mrs. John Maciborski; Treasurer Mrs. Russ Chudyk.

The building which has housed the Vegreville Detachment, RCMP for almost twenty years is being moved this week to make room for the new half million dollar civic complex which will begin to be built in the very near future.

25 Years Ago – March 18, 1997

The past 3 ½ years of downsizing will give way to four years of concentrating on growth, says Vegreville Viking’s re-elected MLA. “The downsizing is behind us and it’s time to look at growth during the next four years,” said Ed Stelmach, who won a second term during Tuesday night’s provincial election.

Grades 7-12 students at Mundare School will attend classes elsewhere next year. Thursday afternoon, the Elk Island Public School board voted to close both the junior and senior high programs at the school for the 1997-98 school year. The school will retain its kindergarten through Grade 6 programs.

Mayor Dave Kucheraway sliced into a Dairy Queen ice cream cake during the restaurant’s grand opening Friday morning. Assisting the mayor was co-owner Joanne Veldkamp.

Preliminary plans are underway to construct a lecture/performing arts theatre in Vegreville. At its meeting Monday night, Vegreville Town Council voted to support the concept of a community theatre. The proposed theatre would be built at the Alberta Research Council facility in the town’s west end.

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Record High Gas Prices in Alberta Signal need for Carbon Tax Relief Kevin Lacey Canadian Taxpayers Federation If you’ve had to drive your kids to hockey, go grocery shopping or commute to work, you’ve likely cursed every time you saw the price at the pump.

Gas prices have now reached a high of over $1.50 per litre. That’s the highest level since Statistics Canada started tracking this data in 1990.

Higher gas prices have a bigger impact on Albertans than people in the East or British Columbia because we burn more fuel than the average Canadian.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons the whole world is experiencing high energy prices, and there is little control the government has over it. But Trudeau’s response misses the mark.

Government policies have a huge impact on prices.

On April 1, the carbon tax will increase from nine cents per litre to 11 cents. That’s Trudeau’s third carbon tax hike during the pandemic.

By 2030, Trudeau wants to increase his carbon tax to nearly 40 cents per litre. He’s also bringing in a second carbon tax through fuel regulations that could add an extra 11 cents to the pump price. That means Trudeau’s two carbon taxes could soak a family for nearly $40 bucks every time they fuel up their minivan by the end of the decade.

Increasing carbon taxes are just one factor in raising prices. There is a wack of other taxes too.

Each individual tax may cost just a few pennies a litre, but they quickly add up. In addition to the carbon tax, Albertans pay a federal gas tax of five cents per litre and a provincial gas tax of 13 cents per litre. Then, a seven per cent GST is added on top of those fuel taxes.

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on other taxes costs you about 1.7 cents per litre or about $1 when filling up that same minivan. The annual cost to Albertans of this federal tax-on-tax is over $100 million.

Added together, taxes make up about 25 per cent of the total price of gas or about 41 cents litre. That’s about $28.70 in tax on a 70-litre sedan.

If you think there are no winners with high gas prices, you’d be wrong. Politicians get to spend more money as you pay the higher price.

For every one cent gas price increase, the federal government collects $3 million more annually from Albertans just from the GST. So far, the average gas price is up around 33 cents over last year, so that’s a big chunk of change that is being transferred from the pockets of Albertans to Ottawa politicians.

We can’t let provincial politicians off the hook, either. In 2015, the Prentice government raised the provincial gas tax from 10 to 13 cents per litre.

Premier Jason Kenney was right to fight Ottawa on the carbon tax, and he is right to drop Alberta’s provincial gas tax starting April 1.

In the long term, the solution is under our feet. It’s time for Ottawa to get out of the way and allow our energy sector to build more capacity, approve pipelines and stop roadblocking new projects. That would help increase domestic energy supply and provide government revenues, jobs and investment. Since 2014, $215 billion worth of Canadian resource projects have been stalled or cancelled in part because of governments, according to Secondstreet.org.

Enough with the political excuses and inaction.

Experts say gas prices will continue to go up and Albertans can’t afford more pain at the pumps. It’s time for politicians to provide relief and cut taxpayers a break.

Kevin Lacey is the Alberta Director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Lamont High School Expresses Solidarity with Ukraine Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Students and staff at Lamont High School showed their solidarity with Ukraine on March 1.

All students and staff were encouraged to wear blue and yellow, the national colours of Ukraine, to stand in solidarity with the people of that country.

Elk Island Public Schools released the following statement: It’s with great sadness we’ve watched events unfold in Ukraine this past week. Canada has the third-largest Ukrainian popula-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of David Rattray who died on December 3, 2021 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 16, 2022 with Olson + Rau Solicitor for the Personal Representative at #12, 6109 50th Avenue Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1N6 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

tion outside of Ukraine and Russia, and nowhere are those deep roots more prevalent than here on the prairies.

The strong ties to Ukrainian language and culture are reflected in programs like A.L. Horton Elementary’s Ukrainian Bilingual Program in Vegreville, Lamont Elementary’s Ukrainian option with support from L.U.B.A, and Lamont County’s sister village of Nebyliv. We know Ukrainian decedents reside and thrive throughout the rural and urban areas served by Elk Island Public Schools.

Many families and staff members in the Division will be deeply affected by what they see taking place now. Our thoughts are with the people in Ukraine who fight for their sovereign nation, and everyone here who holds them close in their hearts.

Teacher Cassandra Ostashek.

(Lamont High School/Submitted Photo)

Lamont County Council Commits $5,000 for Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Lamont County council is offering $5,000 for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

Council made that decision at its March 8 regular meeting.

Those funds will go directly to the Canada Ukraine Foundation.

Reeve David Diduck made the motion that was passed unanimously. Diduck said there’s a huge need for humanitarian aid in that country and felt Lamont County should take the initiative as it is the “Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement” and officially twinned with the Village of Nebyliv, Ukraine this past September.

Diduck also issued a challenge to municipalities within and surrounding Lamont County to donate in support of humanitarian aid in Ukraine.

While members of council did not have a problem with the $5,000 contribution, they did voice opposition to a motion they previously endorsed which authorized the spending of $14,000 on twinning events planned for this summer.

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 606 AND 692 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED. Councillor Daniel Warawa said he had received a lot of phone calls regarding the The County of Minburn No. 27 has updated its Land Use Bylaw (LUB) $14,000 contribution council had made. document to address the following: removing the minimum parcel size “I don’t have the concern of the $5,000, requirements for consideration of secondary dwellings and farm but I have the concern of spending subsidiary operations and updating references to the Superintendent of $14,000 on party when people are sufferPublic Works. ing, when people are displaced, and we’re spending money on a party here for the On February 22, 2022 County Council granted first reading to proposed twinning. We don’t even know if the vilamending Bylaw 1325-22. lage or town is still going to be around.”

Councillor Neil Woitas and Councillor A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2022, at Aaron Wick agreed with Warawa. Woitas 11:00AM, in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27, recommended they combine the $14,000 located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is and add it to the $5,000 contribution. to allow persons to make known their own views with respect to Deputy Reeve Roy Anaka said, “Well, I proposed amending Bylaw 1325-22.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Written comments regarding the proposed amending bylaw may be dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Friday, March 18, 2022. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed amending Bylaw No. 1325-22.

think the $5,000 is a very worthwhile contribution. And the twinning ceremony, I don’t think it’s a party and a celebration.”

Warawa interjected, and stated, “It is a celebration.”

Anaka replied, “Well, it can be a solemn celebration, too. It doesn’t mean partying and dancing you know. It can be a solemn occasion.” Anaka stated that if everyone on council wants to bring back the $14,000 contribution they could revisit that. Diduck echoed Anaka’s comment, and said they could take a look at that later on down the road.

Warawa said he wanted the matter dealt with sooner rather than later. He made the motion, “That Lamont County council direct staff to engage the stakeholders to pause expenditures on the 2022 twinning events and bring forward for council to reconsider Resolution 2022-107 and decision at the March 22 council meeting.” The motion was carried unanimously.

At the Feb. 22 meeting council defeated a motion made by Diduck to allocate an additional $8,500 in the 2022 budget in support of twinning initiatives for a total of $14,500. Woitas made a subsequent motion to allocate a one-time amount of $8,500 from 2021 surpluses in support of twinning initiatives and to report back on reallocating of council per diems in prior years. That motion was carried.

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A copy of the bylaw is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County's website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-6322082 or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

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Brian Ducherer wins Village of Ryley By-election Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Brian Ducherer was sworn in as the Village of Ryley’s newest councillor on March 4.

That came following a by-election that was held on February 28. Ducherer received 78 votes and Donna Pitre received 44 votes.

The reason for the by-election was to fill the seat of Councillor Sam Kumson who resigned shortly after being

Councillor Brian Ducherer.

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Two Hills Health Centre Employment Opportunity Emergency Department Temporarily Closed Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The emergency department in the Two Hills hospital will be temporarily closed until April 11.

That information was posted on the County of Two Hills website

by Alberta Health Services, (AHS) last week.

According to the notice, the closure is “due to a gap in physician coverage.” The emergency department is closed from Monday to Thursday from 8 pm to 8 am. That change came into effect Feb. 28.

Heather Kipling, AHS Communications Director for Central Zone, said, “There is locum physician coverage for the emergency department during the weekends, so it runs on usual 24/7 coverage. AHS continues to work to secure additional physician supports to resume regular operations during this time to mitigate the impact of these reduced hours; however, this gap in coverage

could extend until April 11.

During the evening hours when the emergency department is closed, EMS will divert to facilities in St. Paul, Vegreville or Viking.

Should a patient present to the emergency department in Two Hills during the temporary closure they will be seen by a Registered Nurse, who will provide first aid or call EMS as required. The RN will call EMS if emergency care is required. If emergency care is not required, patients will be advised to visit a nearby health centre.”

Kipling added, “The emergency department in Two Hills sees an average of one to two patients per night. This is the first instance of 2022 that there has been a temporary impact to hours of operation in the Two Hills Health Centre emergency department.

No other services are impacted at this time by this reduction in hours in the emergency department.”

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Bergen Brothers thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Mundare requires summer students to assist with various du es in the Public Works department. Du es will include general labour, cu ng grass, weed ea ng, assis ng with landscaping, special event set-up and tear-down, working the occasional weekend and assis ng other staff as required. These are seasonal posi ons from May 2—August 31, 2021.

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Please make sure your resume is in office format if emailing.

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This position is casual or part time with the option of permanent full time for the right person. Independent contractors will also be considered.

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The successful applicant will have excellent people and organizational skills.

Hours are flexible.

Sales/Customer Service experience an asset, on going training provided.

If you are interested in working in a fast paced environment with a great group of people, please apply with a resume and references to:

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The Vegreville News Advertiser reached out to Ducherer for comment, but had not received a response prior to going to press.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I admit, I can sometimes be as clueless as the stereotypical blonde. However, I think my mechanic was trying to pull a fast one on me. Before I advertised my car for sale, I brought it to him because on cold days it had a shimmy in the front end.

He told me the problem was not the alignment, but that I had almost a quart of water in one of the front tires. How blonde does he think I am? Who would put water in the front tires? I told him he was crazy, but later on my girlfriend (a brunette) said that it is possible to have water in a tire.

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Most people would probably be as surprised as you were.

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Cash: However, if they are not drained regularly, sometimes as much as twice a day on humid days, then that moisture can be inadvertently pumped into your tires.

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John Dunlop, on the other hand, is responsible for developing the first air filled tire. Although since it was only 1888 and the automobile was not mass produced yet, his air filled tires were designed for use on bicycles.

It's not that I don't trust my 16-year-old son, but he sometimes gets into trouble when left home alone.

Last time when we went away for the weekend, he took our car for a joyride around the neighborhood. We wouldn't have noticed except he accidentally backed it into the garage door.

This time before leaving for the weekend, I took a few precautions. Now that he has his driver's license, I called him downstairs and said, "I'm leaving you the keys to the car. So be very careful this time."

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Although the everyday driver doesn't need such performance, some service stations can fill your tires with Nitrogen for an added cost.

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New Online Book Club at Vegreville Centennial Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Centennial Library (VCL) now has an Online Book Club.

The club was officially launched on February 17. Library Programmer Jen Quinn said they are hosting the book club for people who are 18 and older, but they have plans to start a youth Library Programmer one in the future.

Jen Quinn. (Jen Quinn/ “We decided to have Submitted Photo) an online book club because with COVID-19, it is still safer to do things online and we always have the ability to move it in person when the time is right.

We are doing a hybrid of sorts, some meetings we will be talking about our individual current reads and other times we will decide on a book to read together.

Book clubs are important because reading is important. Book clubs foster connections between people and encourages them to step outside of their ‘Google algorithms’ and explore different voices and lives.

I’m not sure if a book club encourages people to read but it gives them a safe and welcoming environment to discuss thoughts and feelings that books bring about,” Quinn explained.

Everyone is welcome to join, and no membership is required. “We have members from all over the province,” added Quinn.

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Councillor Rudyk Celebrates International Women’s Day by Honouring the Past

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Back Row L-R: Sandra Ling, Taneen Rudyk, Ann Waters, Tina Warawa and Marielle Brodziak.

Front Row L-R: Jenny Cooper and Natalia Toroshenko.

(Town of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)

Town of Vegreville Submitted Vegreville, AB (March 8, 2022) – Town of Vegreville Councillor Taneen Rudyk organized an International Women’s Day Luncheon to honour Vegreville’s past female elected officials on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. In total, of the nine ever elected female members of Vegreville Town Council, seven were able to attend the event.

Rudyk, who is presently serving in her fourth term as a member of Vegreville Town Council, was joined at the event by Jenny Cooper (Councillor, 1998-2013), Natalia Toroshenko (Councillor, 2004-2013), Sandra Ling (Councillor, 2007-2010), Marielle Brodziak (Councillor, 2013-2021), Tina Warawa (Councillor, 2017-Present), and Ann Waters (Councillor, 20172021).

“Vegreville has benefited from strong female voices in leadership on Council, and I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside and learn from many of them. However, since the town incorporated in 1906, our community has elected nine female councillors and one female mayor and, while statistically we replicate what is true across Canada with women holding just over a quarter of municipal council seats, I’d like to see that number higher.

I thank each of these women for their heart centred leadership in Vegreville. Their work and effort has been both practical and inspired and benefits citizens past, current, and future,” stated Rudyk.

Kathleen (Kay) McKenzie, Vegreville’s first and only ever elected female Mayor (1989-1994), was celebrated at the event.

McKenzie, who also served as a Councillor prior to her time in the mayor’s chair from 1970 to 1989, passed away in November of 2018.

Former Councillor Odette Boily (20042007) was unable to be reached.

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STAFFORD, Alfred (Al) May 5, 1936 - March 19, 2017 What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch.

We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye.

But little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived.

And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Forever loved and deeply missed Lori Dea and Darcy, Lorne and Lori, Todd and Mayumi and families

ORLESKY, Alec In memory of our brother, uncle, great-uncle Alec Orlesky who passed away on March 13, 2003 He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best He knew that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace be Thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you.

But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

Forever missed by: Nick and Sandra Fasek, Todd, Linda, Jasmine and Diesel Fenske

Lorraine Olynyk March 9, 1947 -March 12, 2012 In loving memory of our daughter, sister and Auntie who left us far too soon.

Time speeds on ten years have passed Since death its gloom its shadow cast.

The blow was great the shock severe We never thought your death so near.

You bade no one a last farewell you said goodbye to none There’s not a day dear daughter, sister That we do not think of you.

We think of you in silence No eyes can see us cry But many silent tears are shed As still we wonder “Why?” You left us aching hearts with beautiful memories to treasure.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mom and Dad, Virgie, Bill, Carlee, Gerren and Megan.

NYKOLAYCHUK, Frank January 28, 1944 – March 7, 2022 It is with great sadness the Nykolaychuk family announces the passing of Frank Nykolaychuk of Innisfree, Alberta at the age of 78 years.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sheila; his son Marlo (Heather), grandson Marlo Robert; daughter Melanie, granddaughter Kiera Marie; brother Ronald (Linda); brothers-in-law Dwayne (Myrna) Cundliffe and Darwin (Rodena) Cundliffe; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Frank was predeceased by his parents John and Annie Nykolaychuk; sister Elizabeth “Betty”; nephew Bradley; parents-in-law Horace and Barbara Cundliffe; and nephew Lyle Cundliffe.

In keeping with Frank’s wishes, no funeral will be held.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at St. Luke’s, Northminster, Cemetery. Donations in memory of Frank may be made to the “Innisfree Recreational Park” (Box 69, Innisfree, AB., T0B 2G0), “Innisfree Recreational Centre” (Box 146, Innisfree, AB., T0B 2G0 or any local organization.

Our family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and support. Special thanks to Innisfree Fire Department, Vegreville EMS, Cory and Tawnya Hlus and everyone at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in our time of need.

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Around 25 representatives and members from different churches in Vegreville gathered at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville on March 3 for the World Day of Prayer Worship Service.

Coordinator for service, Denise Komick, a member of St. Martin’s church, coordinated the prayer service and parish priest Father Robert Lee was also in attendance at the service.

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People prayed for the coun(Rosanne Fortier/Photo) tries of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (EWNI) at even their basic needs. I used to go this service. The theme this year was: without food myself in order to buy ‘I Know the Plans I Have for You.’ food for him and the boys.

The representatives from other parFive years ago, my grandsons ishes recited readings and told stories attended an event at my local church, from women of the featured countries.

The stories were provided by the where they were welcomed warmly.

They helped us with regular donations World Day of Prayer Committee.

England, Wales, and Northern of food from the foodbank and have Ireland are multi-ethnic, multi-cultur- helped us with clothing and holidays al and multi-faith societies, who are for the family.

There were more stories of women’s happy to preserve differences of lanstruggles in EWNI and how other guage and culture. Over the years the British Isles have welcomed people people assisted them and brought them hope. from all corners of the earth.

After the service, Komick passed One story from a woman called the World Day of Prayer banner to Lina’s read, “I have helped my son to bring up my four grandsons after their Pastor Darren Driedger from the mother left them. My son struggles Vegreville Alliance Church that will with mental health issues and cannot be the next church to host the prayer work, so there is very little money for service in 2023.

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A study by researchers at Harvard University, however, illustrates that climate change is affecting the urban real estate market in a different way. As coastal homes become increasingly vulnerable to flooding, wealthy people are selling waterfront properties and moving into low-income areas that are less susceptible to flooding. As properties at higher elevations appreciate in value, low-income families are priced out and forced to seek more affordable housing elsewhere.

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