Vegreville News Advertiser - May 1, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 18

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 01, 2019

Welcome to Kindergarten

Andrew School Welcome to Kindergarten

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The seven students registered for this year’s Kindergarten class at Andrew school were welcomed to school with a fun sensory evening on Thursday, April 25.

Principal Cheryl DeVries of the Andrew School said that they like to do a welcome and orien-

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Holden 4-H Beef Achievement Day

Beauvallon Spring Gospel Concert

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Bruderheim CAO Wins Award Page 18

RCMP files from April 22 - 28 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 22 11:18 – Traffic stop conducted when the member observed the driver on their cell phone. A voluntary penalty of $287 was issued.

11:40 – 911 call to report that a neighbour had uttered threats. Members attended and spoke with both parties.

They learned an argument had ensued about kids wanting to play together.

The members mediated the situation.

15:50 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding. Inspection of windows during the stop resulted in an additional fine of $155 for window tinting along with the original $185 speeding ticket.

16:35 – Traffic stop conducted when the member noted that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty of $155.

19:05 – Report of a pickup truck in the ditch, possibly shooting at geese from the vehicle. Members attended and spoke with the subject of the call.

The hunter stated that he had permission to hunt on the land in question and was not shooting from the vehicle.

There was no evidence to suggest otherwise.

19:46 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the registration for the vehicle was invalid. A voluntary penalty of $310 was issued.

21:09 – Report of a black Dodge pickup swerving all over the road.

Members located a vehicle matching the description and found that the driver was NOT impaired but did not have valid registration for the vehicle.

A voluntary penalty of $310 was issued.

21:28 – Report of 3 suspicious trucks driving slowly and then pulling into a field. Members went out and spoke with the individuals who were out to set up decoys for the next day’s hunting. They had permission from the landowner.

April 23 05:16 – Report from CN that there was a grass fire along Hwy 16 near Lavoy. Members attended and assisted with traffic control while the fire department arrived and took care of the fire.

10:03 – Call from someone with a request for assistance regarding farmland and ownership. Members advised that this was a civil matter and they could not provide any information that would be of help. The complainant then became verbally abusive and began screaming and swearing before hanging up the phone.

10:32 – Report from school bus driver about a vehicle not stopping for stop signals on the bus. Members located the vehicle in question and provided a warning as requested by the bus driver.

13:30 – Report of a property dispute over hay bales. Members spoke with both parties and suggested they come to an agreement on their own or, if needed, go through small claims court to resolve the matter.

14:53 – Report of graffiti on the Basilian Father’s Monastery in Mundare.

Reporting for information purposes.

19:49 – An employee of the Vegreville Aquatic Centre called to report a concern with a visitor and their behavior.

Members attended and spoke with the subject of the complaint. Members also provided guidance for the staff member.

April 24

08:56 – Report of attempted fraud.

The complainant reported that they had received a message stating that there were withdrawals from their credit card and if they did not make these withdrawals to press 1. The matter has been reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

11:14 – Report from a Vegreville business that the fence to their compound was cut and unknown items were stolen.

Still under investigation.

16:48 – Report of a property dispute over a ring. The caller was a 3rd party and indicated that there may have been an assault. Members attended and spoke with the subject who indicated that there was no assault but they were fighting over the ring which was now in the friend’s possession.

April 25

02:45 – Report of a suspicious vehicle at a Vegreville business. Members attended and found the person to be a manager who was there to get ahead on the next day’s work.

13:49 – Report of an assault. Members attended and took statements from the 2 parties and determined that charges were not warranted.

18:26 – Members observed a known suspended driver operating a motor vehicle. Traffic stop was conducted and tickets were issued for no insurance and driving while suspended. The vehicle was towed.

April 26

01:44 – Report of an attempted vehicle theft in progress. 2 males in a black Dodge Ram regular cab. When confronted by the complainant they fled northbound on Hwy 855. The investigation is ongoing.

15:42 – Complainant attended the detachment to discuss a photo radar ticket which she received in another jurisdiction. The complainant went to registries who verified that the plate was in her name. The complainant indicated that the vehicle had been written off last year and wanted to report the plate stolen.

16:07 – Car vs Light Post. Complainant attended the detachment to report they hit a light post while turning on to Hwy 16a. Collision report provided.

19:25 – 911 call to report an erratic driver who was swerving across lanes, speeding up and slowing down and pulling over to the shoulder. Members intercepted the vehicle and conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening which determined that the driver was completely sober.

April 27

03:10 – Report of a male in the roadway swinging a pipe. Members attended and located the individual who was arrested. This subject was the cause of multiple calls. See RCMP release for full details.

20:29 – Report of an abandoned Ford F150 on Hwy 855. Members attended and found the vehicle to be blocking ¾ of the driving lane. The registered owner was not able to be contacted.

The vehicle was towed.

April 28

01:39 – Report of a fight in progress.

A group of females were fighting outside a local drinking establishment.

Members attended and the matter was resolved.

09:17 – Report of theft of bank cards.

The cards were then used at local businesses. Under investigation.

During the week there were 72 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 1 false 911 and 0 animal strikes.

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Council Highlights

Two Hills Trade Show

County of Two Hills April 24, 2019, Council Meeting Nina Prkusic Executive Assistant – County of Two Hills No. 21 2018 Audited Financial Statement – County Council approved the 2018 Audited Financial Statement following a presentation by Sheryl Cymbaliuk of Synergy Charted Accountants.

Approved statements are available at the County Office or can be viewed on the County website at www.thcounty.ab.ca.

Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw – County Council approved that Administration draft an Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw.

Public Auction – County Council approved that the County of Two Hills will hold a Public Auction in the Fall of 2019 (date to be determined).

County Van – Effective April 24, 2019, the County Van will no longer be available for use by nonprofit organizations as per liability concerns.

Campground Fees – The Campground Fees for Jackfish Lake, Sandy Lake, and Willingdon Campground were approved as amended and presented effective April 24, 2019.

Willingdon Fire Department – County Council approved the donation of an antique fire cart from the Hamlet of Willingdon Fire Department to Haying in the 30s.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

On April 27, the annual Two Hills Agri-Day and Trade Show filled three separate buildings with presenters, guests, concessions, presentations, and children’s activities. Though seeing a decline in presenters/vendors from the year before, guests roamed through the aisles of tables throughout the whole day.

Many non-profits, charity organizations, and environmental alliances shared their information at booths, drawing more guests with free giveaway draws and handouts with information. Among them, the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance and Alberta Invasive Species Council attended to share how they work with farmers, producers, and landowners to safeguard the land.

Upstairs in the UFA room at the Two Hills Multi-

Plex, guests enjoyed free presentations throughout the day. Thiel’s Greenhouses from Bruderheim offered their new and unique plant selections, as well as the latest biocontrol methods, such as using “good bugs,” to eliminate the bad ones in plants.

Noel St. Jean replaced Toso Bozic as educational presenter on Shelterbelts, Trees, and Shrubs, and taught guests how they might use trees to reduce crop erosion, snow drifts, and dust. From the Gateway Research Association, Amber Kenyon presented information on the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program that they offer.

At the end of the day, a 50/50 draw with half of the funds going towards Two Hills Agricultural Society operations and events, as well as draws for all the vendoor prizes, closed off the event until next year.

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The 48 Percent Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion A recent poll by Ipsos for MNP Ltd. indicates that 48% of Canadians are $200 or less away from insolvency. That’s not a typo, that is two hundred dollars. The same poll also showed that 35% of Canadians said an interest rate increase would push them closer to bankruptcy.

These numbers should not be a surprise. While the percentage is rising, it is similar to those in past years.

Some people can only blame themselves. However, MNP President Grant Bazian stated, “The reality is that too many households simply cannot make ends meet, however hard they try.”

Our taxes keep climbing, the cost of living is going up at every turn and wages are not keeping up.

At the same time, we are told we need to tighten our belts, take more public transport and trust in social license. Easy to say when you aren’t the 48% deciding on groceries vs power this month. It’s no coincidence that those who give this advice are all making over $150,000 per year (on average) and enjoy great, taxpayer-funded pensions.

These same federal and provincial politicians think nothing of spending $250,000 on a report cover, giving $50 million annually to the Aga Khan Foundation, attempting to build a “sky palace,” or spending $30,000 on cushions.

While as a wealthy nation, we have an obligation to help the less fortunate, we do not need to look very far to find them.

We already have homelessness in our own country and needs that go under-funded all the time. We know all too well that giving money away is rarely a permanent solution.

Our federal donations come from funds obtained under the penalty of law. If you don’t pay your taxes, you WILL be penalized, but the governments somehow think that if they are in power, they have been given a blank chequebook with our approval. They quickly forget to look at the voting numbers once they gain power.

Now I’m not suggesting that we resort to joining the sovereign citizen movement and I’m definitely not suggesting you stop paying taxes. However, we seem to be slowly sliding towards serfdom with every passing year.

We all want better (free) healthcare and roads with no potholes. Universal cheap or free day care would be nice as would a no-cost first year of post-secondary education. It would also be fabulous if our veterans and seniors didn’t have to worry about how they are going to get help or pay the bills.

Is this achievable? The numbers say it is, but not without government accountability.

Our MLAs and MPs need to understand and truly appreciate that the tax dollars at their disposal come from hardworking people. Some of those people are the 48% who may not make it financially next year.

It’s time for the government to listen to the 48%. However, I fear that next year we will be talking about the 50%, then the 52% the year after that.

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Royal LePage Sixth Annual Fundraising Garage Sale Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The thrill of the unknown was available for citizens as they explored many hidden gems at Royal LePage Homewise Realty Sixth Annual Fundraising Garage Sale in the Chipitz Garage on April 27.

All the proceeds from this garage sale will be used to host a Community Summer Kick-off party in June.

Also on site was a hot-dog sale where the funds generated will be forwarded to Stollery Children’s Hospital. Sam Skiftun helped to operate this sale as his mother Janell Skiftun said their family utilizes this hospital and they are very impressed with the medical services the hospital offers.

In total, the Royal LePage Garage Sale raised $1,020.85, with an additional $370 raised by the hotdog sale.

This little one tries out the keyboard which was for sale.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

(Left-to-right) Realtor, Krystal Hook, Owner of Royal LePage Homewise Realty, Ann Waters, Sam Skiftun, and Janell Skiftun were some of the people who helped with the garage sale.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – May 1, 1929

It has been officially announced that the Canadian National will construct a new station at Vegreville this season on the approved plans for towns of this size. The new building will be located west of the present depot, quite close to the Main Street crossing.

Representing years of hard work, particularly among the women of the district, who through bazaars and other forms of entertainment have raised the majority of the money. Mundare’s first hospital is rapidly nearing completion and will, in all likelihood be opened in the month of August. The hospital, when finished, will represent an outlay of $50,000. The hospital is to be known as the Mundare General Hospital and will be under the direction of the Ukrainian Catholic Sisters of Immaculate Conception.

How is this for a record? C.H. McLennan, south of Ryley, seeded an even 160 acres of wheat in just exactly two days with a 28 run I.H.C.. Drill and a 15-30 McCormick Deering tractor.

Major Mille, of Military District No. 13, Calgary, inspected the high school cadet corps on Tuesday. He expressed himself as well satisfied with the appearance, the training and general excellence of the corps.

75 Years Ago – May 3, 1944

Spring work is well under way around New Kiew. About half of the wheat crop is sown. The seriousness now is the moisture condition.

Moisture is way below normal. Also scarlet fever and measles were prevalent in the district of New Kiew of late, a few homes being quarantined for a shot time.

H.M.C.S. Athabaskan, a new, powerful 1.900 ton destroyer of the Tribal class, was split in tow by an enemy torpedo and sank early Saturday Still firing at two German destroyers that struck at her in the haze of a starlit night, the Admiralty announced Sunday. One enemy vessel was driven ashore in flames.

Increased production of children’s clothing, flannelette and shoes, is directed by the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, according to Mrs. Frank J. Conroy, regional chairman of the Consumer Branch. Output of children’s underwear has been increased over pre-war years, production of Saxcny flannelette is also increased, and manufacture of children’s shoes is at a new high.

Labor Minister Mitchell said last night in the commons that his department hopes to be able to provide additional manpower for packing plants in western Canada.

50 Years Ago – May 1, 1969

Town Council washed its hands of the controversy of controlling store hours in Vegreville when it threw out the early closing by-law at a meeting Monday night. The action was taken following closing, that they be allowed to close all day Monday and remain open all day Wednesday.

Operator of the Vegreville Ambulance, Francis Schulte informed council that he would not be offering ambulance service to areas outside of the Town of Vegreville unless a subsidy for the service was provided by the surrounding counties. Mr. Schulte said that in order to provide services to the areas outside of town he would be forced to purchase new equipment estimated to value $22,000 and the investment would just not be warranted.

“Your snow covered strip looked wonderful to me when I came out of the fog to land here,” said Gene O’Neil, pilot of the airplane that landed at Vegreville Airpark, Saturday when the fog was at its worst aloft. The landing, though not a forced landing in pilot’s language, was still the only thing to do with the weather closing in so badly. O’Neil said: “It was safer to land here then to take a chance on an emergency landing at Edmonton. I surely was thankful to see your landing strip.”

25 Years Ago – May 4, 1994

The Court of Queen’s Bench is pulling out of Vegreville while the provincial court here will become a circuit court. Vegreville-Viking MLA Ed Stelmach confirmed the moves Thursday and said “it’s a definite blow to the community.”

Council unanimously passed a motion to impose fees for using the town’s baseball diamonds.

At Monday night’s meeting, Vegreville town council received a letter from Holiday Photo Services asking for permission to put up a sandwich board. Councillor Terry Semeniuk moved council refer Holiday’s request to the planning committee. The motion carried unanimously.

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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.

As Vancouver Drivers Suffer Gas-Price Pain, Carbon Tax Backers go Suspiciously Quiet Aaron Wudrick Federal Director – Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Kris Sims B.C. Director – Canadian Taxpayers Federation While British Columbians mutter profanities as they watch gas prices soaring as high as $1.79 a litre, carbon-tax advocates who should be popping champagne are instead quietly avoiding eye contact.

Anyone who wonders if gas prices matter to ordinary people should spend an afternoon watching a busy border crossing. British Columbians are flocking to Washington State to fill up, where, even after the exchange rate, they’re saving about 50 cents per litre.

For a vehicle with a 70-litre fuel tank, that works out to saving $35 per fill up. Multiply that by two fill ups a weeks for the average commuter family in Langley (not a lot of people can afford to live downtown with outrageously high housing costs) and suddenly you’re looking at either spending in Canada or saving in the States $70 extra per week — or $3,600 per year.

A little further down the road in Seattle, the price of gasoline is even cheaper, at about $1.15 (Canadian) per litre, proving that a major city in the Pacific Northwest can indeed exist without prohibitively high fuel costs.

With these record prices coming just weeks after the introduction of the new federal carbon tax in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan, federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer was keen to highlight B.C.’s high prices as a glimpse into the future for all Canadians under steadily rising carbon taxes.

Some carbon-tax backers immediately pounced on the argument, noting that B.C. has had a carbon tax for over a decade and that B.C.’s high prices didn’t have anything to do with the new federal tax. They’re actually missing the point.

It’s true that taxes are not the only factor that determines gas prices, but they are among the biggest. In B.C., different types of taxes accounted for about a third of the entire price, including the provincial carbon tax that works out to 9.8 cents per litre with GST. Carbon-tax advocates should be very happy about this state of affairs. Based on the logic of carbon taxes, The causes of higher fuel prices are irrelevant; it only matters that prices are high enough to discourage consumption. Carbon taxes are just meant to ensure that prices stay higher, even when the market price is lower. So you’d think such high gas prices would deliver the punishment carbon-tax advocates keep saying is necessary to reduce emissions. They should be cheering themselves hoarse.

Instead, carbon tax disciples don’t seem too keen to boast about high gas prices. It’s almost as if they’re afraid it will make carbon taxes even more unpopular.

That seems to be the conclusion drawn by B.C. Premier John Horgan, who in recent weeks was musing about offering “relief” from high gas prices. That’s strange, since the B.C. NDP are big fans of carbon taxes. In fact, the B.C. government just jacked up the provincial carbon tax again on Apr. 1. Did no one tell the NDP that the very point of carbon taxes is to drive up prices? Were they not aware that high gas prices — or more accurately, high everything prices — are not a bug, but a feature?

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Cooking with Emily Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Though I’m sure we all mutually enjoyed the chronicles of “Emily, Cooking Alone” last month, that is not the name of this column, so a very special guest helped me to make the Crunchy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles (recipe to the right on this page.)

Meet Ruah Williams, baker extraordinaire and a wonderful friend of mine for many years.

In our somewhat-lazier teenaged days, she would remind me to double check recipes and set cooking timers (or, at least, “smell when they are ready,”) and saved my distracted self from many a culinary disaster. This cooking adventure was no different.

Also, she has an adorable baby, whom I was playing with throughout steps one and a half, so I’m not exactly sure how they went. One note I do feel comfortable adding to the beginning of this recipe is that trying to roll the peanut butter and rice cereal into little balls was MESSY. This looks like a children’s recipe, but do not be fooled: allow small children (or large children. Or adults.) to form the cookies at your own risk. If you have some kind of tool you think would do a clean job of it, I would advise that you use it!

For step two, we didn’t have a zippered sandwich bag, so instead, we reused a bread bag that had been cleaned out and kept “ just in case.” I then proceeded to roll the pretzels and peanuts into a powder, while Ruah supervised, repeating “To a POWDER…” every time I decided that crushed was crushed enough.

A note I would like to make at this step was that when we eventually rolled the chocolate-covered truffles in the powder, the ones that stuck best were the crushed ones, not the powder as the recipe suggests. There is probably a pretty wide margin for what “powder” is in cooking terms.

When we tried to cover the truffles in melted chocolate, the warmth of the chocolate started to melt the frozen peanut butter, making for some pretty risky business. As well, our truffles were a little too big, which wasn’t a disaster but did mean we needed more chocolate to cover them than the recipe recommended.

This recipe took a long time to make. After every step, they needed to be cooked in the freezer for another 30-ish minutes (we didn’t use a timer). I forgot them in the freezer

between steps 4-5, and needed to warm them up again before the chocolate would pick up the crushed topping, so they probably don’t need as long as the recipe says. Maybe 15-20 minutes.

Overall, this snack was pretty good! Who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter? If you have some kids and want to do baking with them, it’s relatively safe

as only one of the steps required heat.

If you don’t have kids, but are craving chocolate and have these 5 ingredients, it was relatively easy. I may make this again, with a few changes with considerations to mess, size, and timing.

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Unreserved Farm Equipment & Livestock Auction for Peter & Helena Rempel Complete Dispersal of Eqp & Livestock for Peter Thiesesen & Other Consignors

11 AM Sat May 4 2019 Two Hills AB tractors & Attachments: 2011 McCormick MTX135 MFWD Loader Tractor • 2016 JD 6135E MFWD Loader Tractor • Case 930 2WD Tractor • Case 930 2WD Loader Tractor Harvest Equipment: BATCO 1370S 70 Ft Belt Conveyor • Westfield W80-46 Grain Auger • Handler I Grain Auger Seed Treater Haying Equipment: 2006 JD 568 Round Baler • 2010 JD 568 Round Baler • Sovema WR-V-12H V Rake • Sitrex Magnum MK12 V Rake • Hesston 1340 Hydro Swing 12 ft Discbine • NH 1475 16 ft Hydro Swing Haybine • JD 3950 Silage Cutter • Jiffy 700 High Dump Silage Wagon • Shop Built 6 Bale Transport Trailer tillage & seeding Equipment: Rite Way RW1200H 12 ft Rock Rake Heavy trucks: 1989 Western Star T/A Highway Tractor Vehicles: 2009 Dodge Journey SUV • 2010 GMC Dually 8 ft Truck Box trailers: 2014 EBY 20 ft Aluminum T/A G/N Stock Trailer • 30 ft Gooseneck T/A Dually Deck Trailer • 1981 Brenner T/A Tanker Trailer • Columbia 36 ft T/A High Boy • Shopbuilt T/A Utility Trailer Recreational: 2014 Honda Pioneer 700 4X4 Side by Side livestock, Feed & Equipment: 100+/- Black & BBF Angus & Simmental Crossbred Pairs • 50+/- Angus & Angus Crossbred Cow/Calf Pairs • Highline Bale Pro 7000 Bale Processor • Older Cattle Squeeze • 3 Year Old Simmental Bull (red) • 4 Year Old Simmental Bull (red) • 3 Year Old Limousine Bull (black) • 2 Year Old Black Angus • 2 Year Old Blk Simmental/Black Angus • 2 Year Old Blk Simmental/Black Angus • JD 400 Mixmill • 2 Year Old Palomino Mare • White Pony Stud • Sorrel Stud Colt • Black Pony Stud • Sorrel Mare • White Pony Stud shop & tools: Sure Flame SL11 Natural Gas Fired Construction Heater • (4) 12” Duct Fans other: 3100 US Gal Green Poly Water Tank and much more!

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Hesston 1340 Hydro Swing 12 ft Discbine

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Holden 4-H Beef Achievement Day Jayden Chomik with her Grand Champion Steer at the Holden 4-H Beef Achievement Day held this weekend

Quinten Albrecht Club Reporter – Holden 4-H Beef On Saturday, April 27, the Holden 4-H Beef Club held our achievement day at the Holden Complex. Despite the cold,

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windy weather, many spectators arrived to watch the show.

The show started with the judging competition. The confir-

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holden 4-H - CONTINUED from PAGE 11 mation judges Kailey Wirsta and Cole Dodgeson gave us an overview of what they were looking for in a finished steer.

The members then judged four steers. Paul Dinisyk was the judge of the members’ reasons.

The female show was next. Many members have heifers and cow-calf pairs. It was great to see everyone chipping in and

helping each other with the work and showing. After a short lunch break, the Cleavers showed their calves “dressed for success.” Rhea Gunderson and Keely Chomik showed their calves with costumes and did a wonderful job!

Following the Cleavers the grooming, showmanship and steer confirmation took place. There was a lot of close competition and everyone had a fun day. Prior to award presentations, the showmanship judge Maria Taschuk and the grooming judge Jonathan Prichard commented on what they saw and gave some pointers. The master of ceremonies for the day was former club leader Christine Giebelhaus and the ring men, former club members, were two of her sons Clay and Colton Giebelhaus. They did an amazing job helping all of the members with their cattle in the ring.

Our ribbon presenter for the day was Shelby Chomik.

After the awards presentations, we all pitched in and cleaned up the complex and loaded our cattle to head home.

The entire club (our parents included!) worked well as a team so that everyone had a great day.

The results of the competition are as follows: Junior Judging: Kate Albrecht Intermediate Judging: Quinten Albrecht Senior Judging: Kathleen Komarnisky Junior Grooming: Kate Albrecht Intermediate Grooming: Katie Hrabec Senior Grooming: Carter Chomik Junior Showmanship: Kate Albrecht Intermediate Showmanship: Taylor Chomik Senior Showmanship: Carter Chomik Efficiency Award: Kaitlyn Rude Grand Champion Heifer: Carter Chomik Reserve Champion Heifer: Quinten Albrecht

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Kate Albrecht with her Reserve Champion Steer at the Holden Beef 4-H Achievement Day held this weekend in Holden

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Zane Gunderson Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Taylor Roulston Supreme Female: Zane Gunderson Grand Champion Steer: Jayden Chomik Reserve Champion Steer: Kate Albrecht

Quinten Albrecht with his Reserve Champion Heifer at the Holden 4-H Beef Achievement Day

Carter Chomik and his Grand Champion Heifer at the Holden 4-H Beef Achievement Day.

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have twin girls on the way, a macho image is probably the least of your concerns. You'll be so busy chasing three girls that you'll forget you own a car.

Cash: Besides, it probably doesn't matter which car you drive. When you get out holding diaper bags with a drool rag draped over your shoulder, no truck can restore your macho

Fast Facts Keep on Trucking

If you like the idea of driving a truck, you're not alone. Over the last fifteen years, light duty trucks have averaged almost 50% of all new car sales.

While the minivan only accounts for about 10% of the market, don't rule it out just yet. Its versatility has automobile manufacturers releasing new designs every year. For growing families it proves to be a valuable resource.

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Carry: As parents ourselves, we

like to say that it takes a real man to sing Barney tunes in public while changing a dirty diaper.

Cash: In all honesty, your wife is correct. You will need to make a change to accommodate three little girls. You can't fit three car seats in a small pickup truck.

Carry: There may be some larger truck styles that can fit the needs of your family while still offering you a macho image.

Some of the king cab designs are intended to be passenger vehicles.

Cash: However before you rule out the minivan, take a look at a

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few. Considering that your family continues to grow, you may just appreciate the amenities they have to offer. Aside from the added interior space, they do offer more seating and typically better gas mileage. Some even come with an onboard DVD player, a handy item to keep your girls busy on long trips.

Carry: If your budget allows it, you could always buy the minivan and keep your truck for other uses like driving to work or showing off for the guys. Consider it your retreat away from home. For a macho guy with a house full of women, you may need it.

My husband rarely knows what activities our two 6-yearold girls are participating in, but that doesn't stop him from trying to be a great father.

Last week I became ill and asked my husband to wake up the girls and take them to one of their many weekend activities. Without hesitation, he got them dressed and into the minivan. When he came home about an hour later, I asked how it went.

"Great," he replied confidently. "I had no trouble at all and dropped them off at dance class."

"That's a problem," I replied to his dismay. "Because today was their karate lesson."

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Most of us would think that the first minivan was developed in the late 1970's or early 1980's. Although that's when the recent versions began their popularity, Volkswagen created the original minivan in the 1950's. Their Type 2 Minibus, more commonly known as the "VW Bus" was a unique design with a rear engine and rear wheel drive. The minibus became a fad in the 1960's, being painted with all sorts of colors and designs. Many can still be found today.

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Oilers Hockey Clinic Shoots with Great Skills for Kids it to Edmonton. They had a chance to meet one of our current players on April 26, as well as, some of the alumni’s. Then in addition to the on-ice training, we offer a lot of options so the kids are learning about yoga and physiotherapy, dry-land training, and concussion management. So, they will become a well-rounded athlete. This teaches them that it is more than the on-ice hockey; you have to take care of yourself to do well.

“The Yoga Instructor, Sarah Lindquist will teach the kids about how flexibility, mobility, and balance can help their game on the ice as well,” Bromley added.

Oilers Alumni Support Instructor, Jason Chimera shows kids how to hone their hockey skills. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The weekend of April 26-28 was an inspiring time for young hockey players when ATCO presented the 11th Annual Edmonton Oilers Hockey Clinic for the first time in Vegreville for children from seven to 13 years old.

The event kicked-off with a free BBQ and a party at the Multiplex Centre in Vegreville.

The Oilers Hockey Clinic began with on-ice training for the participants at Vegreville Arena. Other activities continued at Vegreville Multiplex Centre and Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

One of the Main Organizers, Jessica

Bromley said they host this hockey clinic in partnership with ATCO. They had nearly 400 applicants from Vegreville and other places for the clinic. They did a random selection to select the participants but they prioritized the kids who lived in Vegreville and area. The two instructors were Oilers Alumni-Head Instructor-Shawn Belle and Support Instructor, Jason Chimera. They also had three local volunteers from Vegreville to help to teach the kids.

Bromley said she hopes participants have a really exciting weekend. “It is a great opportunity for us to bring the Oilers’ name and brand to the community as not all of our fans can make

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MICKLICH, Shelby Tara-Lee August 10, 1995 - May 4, 1996 In loving memory of our granddaughter and niece who passed away suddenly twenty-three years ago.

“THE LITTLEST ANGEL” The littlest angel in heaven Loves kittens and cowboys and fun.

Heaven will never be just as it was Now that her life there has begun.

She’ll turn fluffy clouds into snowmen And swing on the stars above.

She will turn golden streets into playgrounds And fill God’s home up with her love.

She’ll make dandelions out of sunbeams And find grassy meadows for playing Her laughter will ring where the great choirs sing, But she’ll hear us whenever we’re praying The Littlest Angel in heaven Is the one we are longing to see, For the child that now belongs with Jesus, Is the child that belonged once to us.

Love always and very sadly missed

by Olga Miskiw

MICKLICH, Shelby Tara-Lee August 10, 1995 - May 4, 1996 In memory of our daughter and sister who passed away suddenly twenty-three years ago.

JESUS IS SHE WITH YOU? Jesus is she with you?

I wonder everyday I sit and wonder why she’s gone And why she could not stay Every part of me is empty I feel I can’t go on But then I look to heaven I hear this beautiful song Mommy I am with Him He holds me in His arms Whenever I am with Him He keeps me safe and warm He always says you shouldn’t worry I am safe and loved right here With all the other baby angels That passed within the years We have a special place up here He thought that you should know Where the blessed mother takes Your place for now until you show When I hear this precious little voice From the heavens above I know that all the angels Are showering her with love For everyone that wants to hear Their baby’s voice so innocent and sweet Just close your eyes and begin to pray And embrace them in your sleep We miss you very much Shelby Luv Always, Mommy, Daddy, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich

MEMORIAM

SARAFINCHAN, Annie August 9, 1923 - May 16, 1990 We seem to see in the soft dim light A face we love the best; Recalling her as the sun’s last rays Go down in the far-off west.

We miss her more as time goes on, We can never close your hearts; And the lamp of our love still burns.

Her heart the truest in the world, Her love the best to recall; None on earth could take her place, She is still the dearest of all.

Forever remembered by Children, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren

YUSHCHYSHYN, Finella September 4, 1946 - April 28, 2016 As I sit in heaven and watch you everyday, I try to let you know with signs I never went away.

I hear you when you’re laughing, and watch you as you sleep.

I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep.

I see you wish the days away, begging to have me home, So I try to send you signs so you know you are not alone.

Don’t feel guilty that you have life that was denied to me, Heaven is truly beautiful, just you wait and see.

So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free, then I know with every breath you take you’ll be taking one for me.

Sadly missed by Tabatha

ZUKIWSKY, Margaret In Loving Memory of our Dear Mother who passed away May 7, 2016 Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living here without you Is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever Forever in Our Hearts….Your Loving Family

MEMORIAM

SEMOTIUK In loving memory of: SEMOTIUK, Harry March 7, 2012 SEMOTIUK, Merwood May 1, 2001 Gone yet not forgotten Although we are apart Their spirit lives within us Forever in our hearts.

Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on.

Cherished memories never fade because they both are gone.

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as there’s a memory They will live on in our hearts.

Always loved and never forgotten, Olga, Melissa and Stephen

OBITUARY

LEEDER, Calvin Promoted to glory on April 15, 2019 Calvin Leeder of Vegreville passed away at the age of 75 years. Calvin is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Josephine; one son and one daughter, Jeff (Kim) Leeder and Ange (Jim) Huth; five grandchildren, Owen Leeder, Jenna Bourget, Liem Huth, Aletha Huth and Ronan Huth; two brothers and two sisters in Ontario. Predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Emily; two brothers; and one sister.

Memorial service Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Vegreville Alliance Church, 4606-55 Avenue, Vegreville. Pastor Bob Weibe officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Gideon’s.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM

WITT, Marie Ann February 20, 1947 – April 25, 2019 On Thursday, Marie Ann Witt of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Grand Prairie, Alberta and Snow Lake, Manitoba passed away at the age of 72 years.

Marie is survived by her loving family, her partner, Allan Robbins; four sons Charles (Tara), Walter, Victor (Connie) and David; grandchildren Jessica, Chaz, Raven, Drew and Barbie; great-grandchildren Mathias, Oscar, Matty, Malakai, Xavier, Aliyah and Kali; brothers Richard, Fred, James (Regeanne) and Shawn; sister Lynn; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.. Marie was predeceased by her husband Norman Witt; parents George and Hilda Lavell; brother Wayne; sisters Pat and Kathy.

A gathering of family will be held at a later date.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to be held in the Lakeland Cemetery-Lanruth, Manitoba.

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PHILLIPS, Victor August 15, 1926 – April 26, 2019 On Friday, April 26, 2019, Victor Phillips of Beauvallon, Alberta passed away at the age of 92 years.

Victor was a hard working grain farmer and cattleman who loved the outdoor life. He also enjoyed a good farm auction and shooting the breeze with friends at local coffee shops. He was proud to leave his farm and birth place as a family legacy for the fourth generation to tend. He is survived by son Raymond (Candace) Phillips; daughters Lauren (Rick) Wiegel and Michelle Phillips (Joe Bilodeau); grandchildren Karla Phillips (her children Ethan and Carter); Murray (Kaila) Phillips (their children Mason, Carson and Payton), Dr. Darren (Adele) Phillips,Tyson Phillips, Julie Phillips; brother Dr. Walter (Iola) Phillips; sister Valerie (Joseph) Walker; sister-inlaw Beverley (Gerry) Ascencio; close friend Marlene Fairbrother; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Victor was predeceased by his wife June in 1999; parents William and Anna Pylypiuk; brothers Hank and Russel (Yvonne).

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Beauvallon Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Brad Dahr officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the “Adventist Development Relief Agency” (ADRA) https://www.adra.ca/.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800

welcome to kindergarten CONTINUED from front PAGE tation event for all Early Learning students for the upcoming year. “It gives them the chance to see the classroom, meet their teacher, and try out some of the activities to help them prepare for the start of school.

Having some fun, educational things to do for them to do here helps replace some of that nervousness they may be feeling with excitement for the new school year.”

Lamont County Early Learning and FCSS attended to supply information, activities, and resources for the children and parents.

New Kindergarteners were met with stations for Play-Doh, alphabet matching, crafts with scissors, healthy snacks, a “what are you feeling” picture game, and an obstacle course. All of these activities were planned with the intention of helping the students to develop in the five developmental domains – Physical Health and Wellbeing, Social Competence, Emotional Maturity, Language and Thinking Skills, and Communication Skills and General Knowledge – through play.

Four out of the seven new students attended.

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Assault with Weapon Cst. Adam NOXELL Cst. Irnes DZAFOVIC Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment

Vegreville, Alta – On April 27, 2019, In the early morning, Vegreville RCMP with assistance from Two Hills RCMP responded to numerous 911 calls of a male chasing people with a weapon down 60th street and Highway 16-A Vegreville. It was reported that this individual had damaged windows and a vehicle at a local business before proceeding to a neighbouring business and assaulting an employee there. The individual then focused his attention to a local hotel where he assaulted another employee.

Devon TREMBLAY, a 24-year-old from Calgary, has been arrested and charged with • 9 counts of Uttering Threats against a person • 7 counts of Assault with a Weapon • 7 counts of Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• 2 counts of Mischief under $5000 • 1 count of Mischief over $ 5000 • 1 count of Assault TREMBLAY was remanded into custody and will appear in Court on May 2, 2019. This remains an active investigation, a further update will be provided if the charges are upgraded or more information is available. The RCMP is not seeking any other suspects, and no other persons were injured or in danger as a result of this incident.

The Vegreville RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation. If you have any information, please contact the Vegreville RCMP detachment at 780632-2223. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.P3Tips.com, or by using the ‘P3 Tips’ app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Bruderheim CAO Wins Prestigious Award Jill Yanch Town of Bruderheim – Submitted April 20th, 2019 – Bruderheim CAO, Patty Podoborozny, is the first woman to be awarded the Technologist of the Year Award with the Association for Science and Engineering Technology of Alberta (ASET). The award showcases an ASET member who has demonstrated an outstanding level of professionalism and excellence in making a significant contribution to technology.

“On behalf of Bruderheim Town Council and staff, I am happy to congratulate Patty for this prestigious accomplishment,” says Buderheim Mayor, Karl Hauch. “We are very proud of her accomplishments and are privileged to be part of the many contributions she’s made over the years. She is a mentor, an advocate, and a very valuable asset to our community.”

Patty is currently Past President of the Alberta Public Works Association, Director for the Canadian Public Works Association, and Liaison Officer for the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Her passion for asset and emergency management has motivated her successful career, which is highlighted with many achievements. Recently, she reached out to First Nations communities to offer assistance with infrastructure maintenance training, and connected emergency responders to public works professionals across North America.

“I am honoured to be recognized as Technologist of the Year by over 18,000 of my peers in the Association for Science

and Engineering Technology of Alberta,” says Podoborozny. “I am truly blessed to be supported by my employers, the Town of Bruderheim and Strathcona County, who encourage my passion for the power of Public Works.”

“Patty’s passion and dedication is evident in Bruderheim every day,” adds Hauch. “We know her career will continue to bring positive impacts everywhere she goes.”

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Spring Babies Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments The one thing I surely love about being out here in the country is seeing all the spring babies being born. Calves, colts and puppies, oh my!!!

I love animals and being able to see them when they are so new is extra special for me. I want to take them all home and love them and watch them become big and strong. I know I can’t have them all, but it sure helps to be able to watch them grow up. Maybe someday I can have more fur babies of my own, but right now just isn’t the time.

I love watching the trees come alive with new leaves and the grass actually turn green again. I love watching the flowers bloom. Hearing the birds singing is wonderful. It’s like everything has a new beginning and a chance to start fresh. The smell of the air gets me too.

Coming from Edmonton, you can imagine what it smells like there, any time of the year. Out here, you don’t get that. The air smells fresh and crisp (at least until the farmers start fertilizing the fields that is). I can do without the chilliness, but hey, it’s a part of the big picture. It’s what makes Alberta all its’ own. Summer is coming (at least I truly hope so)! Until it gets here, I’m just going to enjoy the show right here on my own farm!

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Gas price pain - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 Indeed, when the B.C. Liberals first implemented the carbon tax in 2008, they promised it would stop rising at $30 per ton, be revenue neutral, and lead to a plethora of affordable alternative energies, all while reducing carbon emissions.

Ten years later none of those things are true.

Interestingly, now that they’ve had a chance to sober up on the opposition benches, the B.C. Liberals are throwing their lot in with embattled commuters, saying that provincial gas taxes are too high and they’re demanding relief too.

No average commuter family could be expected to absorb $3,600 in additional gasoline costs and not feel the hurt financially. But suddenly, carbon-tax cheerleaders don’t seem so keen on championing that pain in the wallet.

Scheer is simply pointing out the obvious: whatever their direct relationship to the carbon tax itself, high gas prices in B.C. are an expensive sneak preview of just the kind of future that the Trudeau government, with its rising carbon tax, wants for all Canadians. The government wants your gas to be more expensive, period. What carbon-tax advocates don’t want you to realize is that it will be just as unpleasant as what Vancouver drivers are dealing with now.

(This column originally appeared in the Financial Post)

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Beauvallon Spring Gospel Concert

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 27th, the Beauvallon Seventh Day Adventist Church hosted their annual spring gospel concert with help from local talents within the community, and the Elk Point choir.

The 21 singers from the Elk Point Choir who were able to perform that night entertained the

audience with an array or choral pieces from the solemn to the hilarious. Local talents sang songs of praise throughout the middle of the program.

This year’s concert was held as a fundraiser for the Two Hills Centre Foundation. At the end of the concert, those who either work there or have worked there in the past stood up to be acknowledged before the collection for donations.

Some of the local performances included a chilling performance of “Come thou font of Every Blessing” together w/ 2 guitars and a bass, a group of three musicians singing friends by Michael W. Smith, and a

soloist on the recorder who entertained with four songs to guitar and bass accompaniment.

After the concert, the musicians were invited to fellowship and snacks in the church’s hall downstairs.

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Students Learn the Beauty of Ukrainian Easter Bread Making

Educational Assistant, Mrs. Svitlana Fedorouk showcases a final product of the paska bread dough which is ready to go in the oven.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Besides being a pleasant sight to look at and a savoury food to eat, Ukrainian Easter Breads-paska and babka are symbolic and traditional food which represent historical happenings from the Christian faith for the Ukrainian Easter’s celebration which happened on Easter Sunday on April 28.

On April 23, Grades One and Two’s Ukrainian Bilingual Students from A.L. Horton School learned about the process involved in creating paska and babka while they had the chance to create the ropes and make the designs on the bread’s dough.

Grade one teacher, Ms. Hyshka explained to the children to put the bun in the middle of the pan. The bun represents them and the way the Holy Spirit lives within every person. Then they had to take two ropes of dough and they twisted it. This symbolizes God and His son, Jesus which represents that their lives should always have Christ. They are in the center which means they should always have God and Jesus around to protect and help them. On the top, they had to make a cross because Jesus died for us. They also could put a flower on top or leaves or whatever they wish to. This bread-making is all about rebirth and resurrection, as well as, nature and new life.

Parent Volunteer, Bernie Ezio showed how to mix the dough to make paska and other parent- volunteers kneaded the dough and helped the children make the ropes and designs on the buns.

April 25 found the Ukrainian Bilingual Kindergarten students designing the Easter bread and the Grades Four and Five Ukrainian Bilingual students made the bread dough.

Grade Ones try their hand at paska bread dough decorating.

Grade One and Two students’ paska bread decorating final products before they got baked. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

A Family Gathering for First Nation, Metis, and Inuit People

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To honor the First Nations’ people who were on this land before us and make everyone feel included in the community, A.L. Horton School and Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) presented a Family Gathering event for First Nation, Metis and Inuit people on April 24 at A.L. Horton School.

Principal for A.L. Horton School, Greg Probert started the event by welcoming everyone and saying the land acknowledgement for A.L. Horton School which is they are on Treaty Six’s land.

Then everyone was treated to soup, bannock, pizza, water, and refreshments.

After this, Guidance Counselor for VCHS, Elli Hansen spoke about how this event was made possible because she applied for a Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights (DEHR) grant through the Alberta Teachers Association for the First Nation, Metis, and Inuit Community Gatherings where she received $1500 for this cause. So, they have been using this to bring the community closer together and give them a chance to learn about each other’s culture.

Next, School Liaison Worker for A.L. Horton School and VCHS, Josephine Galandy walked the participants through the step-by-step process of creating an Inuit craft called soapstone carving where they each had a chance to make their own soapstone carved bison. This craft project was discovered from Teachers’ Pet Educational Services Inc out of Edmonton.

This event also included a free draw for a door prize.

People are treated to a free supper.

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New Shelter Space for Prairie Tails Animal Rescue

Connie Brown Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society Terry Berezan/Predator Logistics Ltd donated a 9x16, fully insulated and wired shed with shelving to Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society on Thursday, April 25. RJV safely moved the shed in place directly behind the Rescue building for easy access, and Accent Electric Solutions Ltd. provided the electrical work.

This shed is going to be a huge help to store kennels, food, and supplies and provide more room in the Rescue building for our fur friends. We are forever grateful for all the community support we receive, and greatly appreciate the generous donation!

Students Learn Pysanka Writing Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Ukrainian Bilingual Grades Four and Five students from A.L. Horton School had a chance to celebrate Ukrainian Easter and get creative while they learned how to design Ukrainian Easter eggs when Ms. Olena Hartsula taught them pysanka writing on April 24.

Hartsula said a Ukrainian Easter egg symbolizes the eternity and the life.

This tradition goes back before Christianity and when Christianity came into being, it gave it the religious meaning that we think of when we think of the Easter egg today.

Volunteers also helped the children with this project.

Instructor for pysanka writing, Ms. Olena Hartsula gives out the supplies the students need for pysanka writing. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Prevent Tractor Runovers and Rollovers Alberta Agri-News According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting, the leading causes of farm fatalities across Canada are tractor runovers and rollovers. Although today’s tractors have many more safety features than machines of the past, they can still be extremely dangerous.

Runovers Tractor run overs tend to happen when there is a lack of rules on when and how to approach equipment.

“Setting clear rules, keeping a safe distance from working machines, conducting equipment walkarounds and having the discipline to not take short cuts will save more than just time,” says Blair Takahashi, farm safety specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “The risk of another person approaching unannounced or unexpectedly is increased because many farms are also homes. That can put those approaching a tractor in a dangerous situation.”

Runovers also happen to operators, particularly if they exit equipment without properly engaging the brakes and kill the power to the machine.

The following are some safety practices to adopt: 360 degree walk around equipment before startup and before movement.

Shut down equipment before service or any equipment adjustments. Chock the wheels to prevent unintentional movement.

Alberta RCMP re secure t

Corpora RCMP Eastern Alberta Edmonton - Cropping season is about to begin in A in their fields.

For many, this may mean filling up their slip ta facilities. Unsecured yards, combined with increase tunities for a quick buck for prolific criminals.

In a recent Alberta RCMP analysis, fuel thefts and in the spring with peaks in the summer months.

To remind Albertans to secure their yards this sea you can do to protect your farm equipment and oth

Educating bystanders on blind spots so they understand what you can and cannot see from the cab.

Never allow kids to play on or near farm equipment, even when not in use.

Rollovers The risk of injury or death due to tractor rollovers is high, particularly when operators do not properly wear seat belts or similar occupant restraints.

“Some maneuvers increase the likelihood of a rollover such as turning on slopes, carrying raised objects, and sliding into ditches,” says Takahashi. “Spring typically has ever-changing soil conditions, so operators need to identify and take extreme care around these areas, even more so when trailing implements.”

Some practices to follow to prevent farm-machinery rollovers: Keep a safe clearance from the edge of roadways.

Have tractor wheels set as wide as possible.

Reduce your speed while turning.

Limit turning movements when driving up and down slopes.

Keep heavy loads as low as possible when moving material.

Be alert and minimize distractions when operating machinery.

In response to the recent changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code to include farms and ranches that employ waged, non-family workers, Alberta Labour is funding a farm health and safety producer grant that is administered by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Neighbours know hoods. They know their neighbour’s something suspici as a license plate sure to report it to

Crime Prevention Tips: -Find more crime prevention tips in our special vi Environmental Design (CPTED) at youtube.com/ -install a security camera -install security lights with motion sensors -purchase a special locking fuel cap for your slip t -install a bolt lock on outbuildings To report suspicious activity, please contact your l call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), repo able through the Apple App or Google Play Store. Y you provide information to Crime Stoppers that lea

•Decrease your risk of being crushed by using lockout procedures before beginning any maintenance or repair work. Lockout means to physically neutralize all energies in a piece of equipment. Machines, devices or power transmission lines can be de-energized by applying blocks to all parts under tension or

pressure, bleeding the hydraulic pressure from the lines or by releasing pressure from a coil or spring.

•When moving large machinery, be sure to check the location of power lines. Make arrangements with your service provider to ensure a safe route along a route you will travel between fields with large imple-

ments in travel mode.

•When working with livestock always ensure you have an escape route planned and that you are wearing the appropriate gear for the job. For example – wear a helmet and appropriate footwear when riding a horse.

•Provide a safe, fenced play area for all children and supervise closely. The working area of the farm is not a playground any more than a construction site or other industrial area would be a play area. Review the safety rules on your farm with your family often.

Fence off all manure, retaining ponds and dugouts,

and lock buildings containing hazardous goods.

•Maintain all farm machinery in good working order and ensure all safety devices are in place and working properly. Guards and shields on PTOs, augers and belts are imperative to avoid entanglements. Wear tight-fitting clothing such as overalls and

avoid wearing any items that could easily become entangled such as long coats, scarves or clothing that is ripped.

•Never perform maintenance on a machine or attempt to clear an obstruction while the machine is still running. Ensure the equipment is completely shut

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MP reminds Albertans to cure their yards

Corporal Ronald Bumbry CMP Eastern Alberta District - Media Relations Officer out to begin in Alberta which means farmers will be spending long hours out

up their slip tanks, dusting off equipment and unlocking sheds or storage d with increased mobility due to the warm weather means additional opporcriminals. s, fuel thefts and break and enter incidents in general have shown an increase mer months. r yards this season, Alberta RCMP has posted some videos with simple steps ipment and other outdoor property.

rs know the patterns in their neighbourey know which vehicles should be in hbour’s yards or driveways. If you see g suspicious, take note of details such se plate or make of the vehicle and be port it to police.”

-Corporal Ronald Bumbry, RCMP Alberta

n our special video series on Crime Prevention Through t youtube.com/rcmpalbertagrc or facebook.com/RCMPinAlberta

sensors p for your slip tank

e contact your local detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can 77 (TIPS), report online at www.P3Tips.com or use the “P3 Tips” app availgle Play Store. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If toppers that leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash award.

Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection on the Farm Alberta Farm Safety Program Agri-News Why is hearing protection especially important to farmers?

Farmers use many different types of machinery that produce excessive amounts of noise, including tractors, grain dryers, and radios in enclosed cab tractors. Swine barns at feeding time contain extremely high noise levels. In addition, farmers are around these high noise levels for long periods of time, thus making the risk of hearing loss even greater.

How can I tell if a noise is dangerous?

If the noise is loud enough that you must raise your voice to be heard above the noise at three feet from your partner, the noise is probably loud enough to damage your hearing.

How does the noise hurt my ears?

The damage caused by noise involves nerve loss, resulting in hearing loss. Once your hearing is damaged by noise, there is no treatment that can correct your hearing to normal.

That is why it is important to use hearing protection.

How do I protect myself from hearing loss?

Depending on the level of noise, a variety of hearing protection devices can be used. These include such items as disposable earplugs and earmuff-style hearing protectors.

Notes: Disposable earplugs should be thrown in the garbage as soon as they are dirty. Cotton, when stuffed into ear canals, is very poor protection.

Hearing protection can be purchased at pharmacies, implement dealerships, and safety supply companies.

You can also prevent hearing loss by: limiting the amount of time spent near the noise turning off radios in the tractor

install or repair mufflers on equipment close all windows and doors on equipment Where can I find out more information?

If you have specific questions or are worried about hearing loss, please contact your family physician.

down and the key is in your pocket.

•Commit to providing appropriate personal protective gear for all hazardous tasks on the farm. Set an example by wearing the gear in all situations.

•Communication is key. Always tell coworkers or family where you will be working and make a commit-

ment that all workers will be checked on every few hours. Provide cell phones or radio for emergency communication. For young, inexperienced or elderly workers, check more often.

There are many ways to ensure the safety of your family and workers. Start with the development of a

safety plan for your operation and a commitment to lead by example. Develop a farm safety plan that outlines the possible hazards for all areas of the farm.

Eliminate all possible hazards and decide how to manage others such as providing personal protective gear or fencing off hazardous areas.

Farm Buildings and Grounds •Perform a safety check of buildings and grounds for obvious fire hazards and hazardous materials.

•Store farm chemicals securely where kids and animals can’t access them. Then make a list of the chemicals for firefighters in the event of a fire on your property.

•Keep weeds and grasses trimmed so tractor

and ATV drivers won’t run into hidden obstacles and holes that can cause the vehicle to overturn.

•Maintain clean and neat work areas with tools stored out of the way.

•Establish a safety boundary around gas and diesel fuel tanks and other f lammable substances.

Personal Farm Safety •Don’t wear loose clothing around equipment or

work areas.

•Use safety equipment the way it was intended.

That means appropriate gloves, hearing protection and safety eyewear, not to mention face masks and respirators when working in dusty conditions.

•Always have a helper nearby when entering grain bins, breeding pens or other high-risk areas.

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Visitors To Your Farm

While many farm operations are accustomed to regular visitors, it is in a farm’s best interest to provide these visitors with a basic orientation when they first enter the property. Regardless of whether the people visiting are suppliers and contractors, or friends and family members, producers are responsible for their safety.

The good news is that developing a visitor orientation does not have to be a difficult task.

Start by assessing and documenting any safety risks before visitors come to your farm. Are there areas that are off limits – such as bins, crop protection storage areas, lagoons, etc.? Are there areas of your farm that are fine for adults to visit, but not for children? Are there areas on the farm that are accessible to contractors and suppliers but not friends and family? These are all great questions to think about before visitors set foot on the property.

Take into consideration a visitor’s limitations. Walking through grassy areas with ant mounds or gopher holes might not seem too risky. However, falls – especially for older adults – can lead to serious injuries and other complications. Other limitations might include lack of training or awareness on the operation of farm machinery or equipment. Keep that in mind before allowing any visitor to perform farming tasks.

Personal protective equipment is also a consideration. Depending on the safety risks you have identified, any necessary personal protective equipment should be provided during the orientation. If you have taken the proactive step of asking visitors to bring their

own equipment, then you are already ahead of the game. It is also a good idea to lead a walkthrough of certain areas so that visitors get a visual understanding of where they can and cannot go, as well as an awareness of the safety risks. Remember to lead by example during the orientation, and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.

While some of these farm hazards may seem obvious to those who are around them every day, it’s important not to assume that other people will already be aware of the associated risks. Even if signage is in place on the property to identify any hazards, make sure to explain the risks during the orientation. Take time also to highlight the key points of your property’s Emergency Response Plan, like where the designated meeting/muster point is, and who to call in the event of an emergency.

Once the orientation is complete, make sure it is documented and signed off by both the visitor and person providing the training.

Even though creating and implementing a visitor orientation takes a bit of work, it is well worth the effort to protect the wellbeing of every person who visits. And that is an important priority for all Canadian producers.

Robert Gobeil is the ag health and safety specialist with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association.

•Discuss safety concerns with children as you explain safe handling and operating procedures.

Practice what you preach, and they will practice it, too.

Tractors and Implements •Keep tractor roll-over protection structures in

place. If you have a tractor without one, get it installed today … and while you’re at it, buckle your seat belt.

•Prohibit riders on tractor fenders, hitches, attachments or implements.

•Shield all PTO-powered equipment drive shafts, and keep kids at a distance from them.

•Never start or run gas or diesel engines in an enclosed area without being assured of good ventilation.

•Outfit tractors and farm trucks with fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

•Never exit a tractor or truck without placing it in

park or engaging the emergency brakes.

•Never leave running power equipment unattended.

•Check and maintain equipment, especially hydraulic hoses and electrical cables showing cracks or other signs of wear.

Livestock •Keep animals in good health. An animal in pain and discomfort can react aggressively.

•Treat farm animals with respect. If understand their behavior, you’ll be ready for their actions.

•Take extra care with farm animals at breeding

and birthing, and you won’t have to outrun a sow.

•Do a thorough check of your equipment well in advance to improve safety two-fold. Fixing the minor issues now will likely prevent a major break down when you start working your equipment hard.

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Vegreville Ukrainian Bilingual Program Class Puts On a Show for U of A Ukrainian Language Students New Pathway Apr 23, 2019 On 8 April, 2019, the grade 6 class of the Ukrainian Bilingual Program at A. L. Horton Elementary School in Vegreville visited the University of Alberta.

They attended a Ukrainian language class, practiced communicating with the U of A students studying Ukrainian, and practiced their Ukrainian language skills by participating in various class activities. Afterwards, the faculty and students were treated to a surprise, as the visiting children put on an impromptu show for their university hosts…

We asked Murray Howell, Vegreville’s Ukrainian Bilingual Program grade 6 teacher, to share the “secret to success” of the schoolchildren in their performance:

“Our bilingual program students have the opportunity not only to learn the Ukrainian language but also to study Ukrainian traditions and immerse themselves in Ukrainian culture. In addition, we encourage them whenever possible to demonstrate their knowledge and skills during events like our visit today,” he said.

We asked Taneen Rudyk, the mother of one of the Vegreville schoolchildren, “What motivates parents to sign their children up for the Ukrainian bilingual program at A. L. Horton School?”

“I personally have no Ukrainian roots, but I signed up my children for the Ukrainian program because I wanted them to be bilingual,” she noted. (Originally published by New Pathway Ukrainian News)

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Peace Officer, Ken Podoborozny at Storytime at Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Community Peace Officer, Ken Podoborozny really knew how to create a child-friendly experience for the children when Podoborozny was the special guest to present storytime and read stories at Vegreville Centennial Library on April 24.

Podoborozny began by reading the books, Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard, Moose Tracks

by Karma Wilson and Jack E. Davis, and Duddle Puck-The Puddle Duck by Karma Wilson. While

doing so, Podoborozny used plenty of expression, which was appropriate for the stories while he created plenty of smiles and laughter with the participants.

Afterward, Podoborozny allowed the children to sit on the Patrol Unit vehicle while the lights were flashing and then they were able to sit in the vehicle next.

Then each child left with temporary tattoo stickers which Podoborozny said made them his deputies.

Vegreville Junior B Rangers Spring into Training Brandy Stefan Vegreville Jr B Rangers On Sat, April 20th the Vegreville Jr B Rangers held a spring camp. The camp was extremely successful with a great turn out of 30+ players from all over Alberta and some from Sask. Heach Coach Sean Malone put the players held two ice sessions, conducting a number of drills and an intense scrimmage to assess the talent of all the players that attended. Our Main Camp will be this coming Sept. The Rangers will announce the dates and times of the main camp over the next month or so. Stay tuned to the Rangers Facebook page.