Vegreville News Advertiser - May 2, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 18

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018

Two Hills Ukrainian Dancers Spring Concert

See story on page 8 Vegreville Co-op Face Lift

Beaverhill Players

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RCMP files from April 23 - 29 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 23 10:43 – Report of a student cutting another student with a paperclip.

School resource officer and admin addressed the situation with the students.

10:51 – Report of a vehicle in someone’s yard. The homeowner followed the tracks to the hospital service road and found the vehicle. After speaking to the vehicle owner, it was discovered that the owner’s dog had chased a fox from the off-leash dog park into the residential neighbourhood.

12:44 – Report of 2 key rings for the company doors being stolen from a retail store in Vegreville. No suspects identified.

13:34 – Driver attended the detachment to report a single vehicle accident in rural Vegreville. Driver said he had driven through a washout, caught the front tire, spinning around and ending up in the ditch.

14:36 – Report of a car pulling a camper. Caller noted that on the back of the camper there appeared to be an animal carrier strapped down to the camper with a dog inside. Patrols did not turn up the vehicle in question.

14:42 – Report of a possibly intoxicated male at the “Egg Park” in Vegreville. Members attended, located the person matching the description however, the male was not intoxicated.

17:07 – Member on patrol located a minivan without a plate on the side of the roadway. When the owner was contacted, she advised that the engine had blown. During further discussion, the owner became uncooperative. The vehicle was towed.

17:08 – Report of an aggressively driven company truck. When contacted, the company representative claimed that the complainant was the one who was driving aggressively.

17:34 – Female called to report her Ex picked up their daughter and she is concerned with the father’s “condition”.

The father was located and members found that there were no issues of concern.

18:35 – Report of a domestic assault.

The accused fled the scene and later turned himself in at the Sherwood Park detachment, where he was arrested and released on paperwork for court.

21:33 – Anonymous male reporting information on a suspected “drug house” with suspicious looking persons coming and going. Members attended the residence to check. Upon arrival, a

vehicle pulled up and the member investigated to discuss the complaint. It was found that the passenger was breaching conditions, possessing drugs and stolen cheques. Passenger was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

April 24

10:10 – Complainant attended the detachment to advise that their neighbour was moving out and while doing so had placed a dresser outside. Later, when the dresser was missing, the neighbour accused the complainant of stealing the dresser. Complainant was reporting for information should the issue come to the detachment.

13:37 – Report of a counterfeit $100 bill being passed at a business the previous day. A male and female returned to the business to try to use another $100 bill. The clerk refused. Video of the suspects was being reviewed.

problems at a local agency. Member attended. The member was sober and when asked did leave the location.

18:10 – Report of a suspicious male coming into a yard and asking the location of a gas station. The license plate on the white Chevy van did not report as being associated with any vehicle.

22:00 – Female called to report that she just kicked her boyfriend out after an argument. Situation was mediated and no charges resulted.

22:42 – Female reported that her boyfriend kicked her out after an argument. She is now homeless. Female was assisted in finding emergency lodging.

April 26

10:54 – Report of a gas and dash.

Members investigated and found that the suspect had asked for $20 in fuel but the tank had been filled. The person in question left the location to get more money and then returned to pay for the entire fill.

17:24 – Report of young (around 6 years old) children playing in a yard that was not theirs. They were in the planters and spreading dirt and mud around and ON one of his vehicles.

Members attended and spoke with neighborhood families.

19:32 – Report of a license plate being stolen. Plate registered as stolen in the RCMP database.

19:39 – report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located by members and they found that the driver was NOT impaired.

April 27

17:45 – *** drive-by slapping *** male attended to report that two females on skateboards slapped him. Male does not know the identity of the females and subsequently walked away from the member.

April 25

09:07 – A bucket of shotgun shells were turned into the detachment for disposal. The shells were found while cleaning out a relative’s garage.

11:18 – Complainant received two phone messages warning that they needed to call back or there would be a warrant for his arrest. Phone number of 905-674-5974 was calling.

Complainant did not call back and was attempting to confirm validity of the call. Suspected CRA or similar scam.

14:52 – Call regarding an intoxicated male family member. Members attended and found the male to be causing problems. The male was arrested and held until sober.

15:10 – Report of a male causing

16:31 – Report of a vehicle driving on Hwy 16A eastbound in Vegreville. The complainant claimed that the semitruck and trailer in the adjacent lane “swerved” and the trailer hit the complainant’s vehicle causing damage. The registered owner of the semi denied that this occurred and parties were referred to insurance.

21:26 – Vehicle stopped on Hwy 16 due to the plate not matching the vehicle. Drivers advised that the plate was off of a different family vehicle because they were trying to sell the vehicle being driving. Tickets issued included no insurance, no registration, and missuse of plate. The vehicle was towed and the no insurance ticket results in an automatic court appearance.

April 28

00:21 – Report of loud music.

Members attended and found the music to be of “ample volume”. The property representative was spoken to and turned down the music. A noise bylaw ticket

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Jason Kenney Visits Vegreville Area

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 23 and 24, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney visited Vegreville to talk about parental rights and to have a dinner with the local UCP Caucus members. On this trip, he and his team also visited many stops around the surrounding counties.

At the conclusion of the dinner on April 24, Director for the United Conservative Party, Ft. Saskatchewan Vegreville Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, local to Vegreville, Alberta, announced

that she would be running for candidacy for the Fort SaskatchewanVegreville UCP. After recounting the trip around the political jurisdiction with Jason Kenney, Jackie reminisced, “What could make this day better? An announcement? Yes, it’s official. I am officially announcing that I am putting my name forward as a nomination candidate.”

She declined to comment further due to the near date of the United Conservative Party’s AGM, where more information will be shared.

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Kicking it Down the Road Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion If there are two things that governments are good at, it is blaming the previous government and kicking things down the road so they don’t have to deal with them.

Unfortunately, these practices typically hurt the electorate, sometimes for generations into the future.

A close look at Ontario’s choices over the years to eliminate greenhouse gases in power generation and focus on hydro and nuclear power will show you that despite creative accounting, taxpayers in Ontario will be paying for these decisions for generations. I’m not suggesting that producing green power is not a noble (and necessary) requirement, but how this is achieved is critical.

After a provincial government commitment to phase out all coal generating plants, two units at Nanticoke were shut down in fall 2010.

Another two were shut down in 2011 and the final four were shut down on December 31, 2013.

To avoid the risk of traveling down the electricity rate “rabbit hole.”

I will just say that while shutting these 8 plants down achieved their goal, you cannot easily replace Terawatts or Gigawatts of power generation in 3 years. Not having an actual plan just exasperates the problem.

There is an old saying. We provide 3 types of service.

Good, fast and cheap. Pick 2. A well thought out plan to replace that generation would have benefitted the province, however, taxpayers got the “good and fast” version and even the “good” is in question.

Alberta is at the risk of doing the same thing with electricity but luckily we have hit a world market where wind and solar PV is now actually below parity with coal and natural gas. These technologies also can be deployed quickly and in a distributed manner which reduces the need for megaprojects. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than smart.

Finally to the topic at hand. A couple of weeks ago I asked why we couldn’t build a refinery in Alberta or somehow combined with Saskatchewan. One of the main factors I learned is that everything costs more in Alberta. Some studies by economists also state that it is no longer economical.

A new refinery (with the exception of the most recent one I mentioned in a previous article) has not been built in Canada since 1984 or in the US since 1976. This would seem to tell us that we don’t need anymore. Another issue is our distribution system and the simple fact that it’s easier in Canada to build a pipeline to the US than it is within our own borders.

Michael Moore, a professor (possibly former) at the

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Re: Dear Premier Notley and Minister (Alberta’s Fishing Regulations) As with many Albertans, I was very disappointed the 2018 fishing regulation. It is very clear to me that Minister Phillips did not listen the many Albertans when she approved the regulations. One would have to ask, has constant reductions in limits and restrictions of the past twenty years helped fish stocks here in Alberta? they have, then why constant reductions and restrictions. The fact is that they have not.

At the very first meeting in St Paul, more than a year ago, for “Underutilized fish stocks in northern Alberta” it was asked of the attendees, how many held a non-resident Saskatchewan fishing license. I figured on maybe ¼ of those attending the meeting but I was very surprised when almost all of the 350 attendees put up their hand. What came out of these meetings was that Albertans only want to be able to keep some fish, even one.

Many years ago, the Government of the day told us that fish stock had been at risk in many of our lakes and rivers but was recovering. To speed up the recovery new regulations and restrictions would have to be placed on fish stocks in

letter - CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Name: Shannon Bowler Occupation: recreation assistant Likes: my dog, my job Dislikes: ants, taxes

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Vegreville Co-op Building gets a Facelift The current progress in the Vegreville & District Co-op exterior upgrade.

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The building for the Vegreville & District Co-op has been under construction for the past two weeks. The nature of this spring renovation is to upgrade the exterior cosmetically by improving features such as paint and signage to be more current and to use newer, more efficient materials in the process. Vantage Builders Ltd. has undertaken the store’s ‘facelift,’ to be completed in July 2018 if all goes well.

The Co-op Manager Glen McLay says that the main focus

of this effort to improve the aesthetics of the building is that it’s “ just time for an upgrade. The last time this work was done was in 1998.”

Inside, the Co-op store remains much the same, and the renovations have so far rarely affected the parking situation. As always, customers and staff are reminded to continue to be careful and courteous to the workers so that they can continue to do their job as effectively as possible.

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Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – May 2, 1928

A blaze on Tuesday evening made a complete sweep of the barn and chicken house belonging to Tofil Mandryk, north of the track.

A cow and some chickens fell victims to the flames. The fire was beyond control before the alarm was sounded. A small insurance was carried.

The high storm of last Thursday was the worst for many past months. One storm window was blown off one house, a roof was torn off a coal shed and a chicken house smashed. Some trees were torn out by the roots, but no one hurt as far as we know.

On Sunday last a fast freight train left the track at Shonts siding tearing up the main track and the switch rails for some distance, while fifteen cars of lumber, telephone poles and other cars were piled up in great profusion. A complete wreck is a mild term for the mess of things given by those who witnessed the scene. Two cranes with the wrecking crew, and all the section men along the line for many miles, comprising some sixty men, were on the job immediately.

75 Years Ago – May 5, 1943

It took the department of agriculture a long time to get around to it, but at last, this territory is to have a resident district agriculturalist. Wm. Pidruchney, who has been at Smoky Lake for some years, has been assigned to Vegreville and will reside here. He has to clear up at Smoky Lake and put his successor there onto the ropes but he expects this to be done by May 15th.

The Salvage committee was busy last week end loading and shipping scrap rubber. More than thirteen tons were shipped, with the balance of the car to be loaded at Vermilion. This makes up to date approximately thirty-five tons of rubber from this district, which is a very creditable showing.

Mr. McCrea, president of the salvage committee, has been advised that at last, after long delay, arrangements are made to ship out the scrap iron for which such an energetic campaign was carried on last fall. The shipment will be made about the middle of May and any additional scrap iron which may be available should be picked up and brought in before May 15th.

50 Years Ago – May 2, 1968

A thief or thieves smashed a front window of the Marshall Wells Store in Vegreville to steal four pistols in the display on Saturday night. The smash was noticed early Sunday morning and proprietor Mike Craddock was summoned. Taken from the window display were three .22 calibre revolvers and one .357 calibre revolver.

It marks the first smash-grab robbery reported in Vegreville.

The annual Vegreville Firemen’s Ball was held at the Elks Hall last Friday and proved to be as popular an event as ever. During the course of the evening winners of prizes being given away were announced and included: 1st, padded card table set, Margaret Cairns; 2nd transistor radio, Linda Dowhanuik; 3rd, 30 cup coffee percolator, Mrs. Pat Smolyk.

The Vegreville Kinsmen Club will again sponsor pedal pushers in the town this spring, said Kin President Bill Luhoway this week.

Registration forms are being distributed through the schools and instruction for the children will take place in the very near future.

The annual project of the Kinsmen teaches youngsters safe bicycle riding practices, maintenance of bicycles and general cycling knowledge. Larry Ruptash is in charge of the committee conducting the classes.

25 Years Ago – May 4, 1993

Skip A Thon participants at St. Martin’s school raised funds for the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation on Friday, April 23 by jumping rope. Some students joined into the fun with cartwheels. This is the fifth year St. Martin’s school has participated in the program.

Over $5,000 was raised last year and the total funds raided by the school is over $16,000. Students in grades four to eight participate in the annual event at St. Martin’s School.

Rhiannon McKay received her wings from Tawny Owl Maxine Cartier showing she has completed the Brownie program and is ready to fly up to Guides. The ceremony was held Wednesday, April 28 at the Cultural Centre. Sparks, the five year olds, in the Girl Guide movement were part of a flying up ceremony. The girls were presented with parting gifts from leaders Elaine Keith and Marie Fehr, and then then made their way over to the Brownie toadstool where they pretended to fall asleep. The Brownies found them, and invited them to come join their group. Taking part were Allison Myggland, Lindsey Dewart and Jennifer Pyke. Candace Zukiwsky and Jenna Soldan were unable to be present.

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Canada an Environmental Leader Ross McKitrick, Elmira Aliakbari, and Ashley Stedman The Fraser Institute Despite misguided claims to the contrary, Canada has an excellent environmental record when compared to most of the world’s wealthiest - and cleanest - countries.

A new study published by the Fraser Institute compares and ranks 33 high-income countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on a wide range of measures, including air and water quality, greenhouse gases and biodiversity. The study provides an aggregate score (zero to 100) across 17 indicators to provide an easy way to understand Canada’s performance in comparison to other wealthy countries.

Overall, Canada ranks 10th with a score of 68.5 (out of 100) - well above the OECD average (62.9) and only five points behind third-place New Zealand. Sweden ranks first with a score of 78.9.

Unfortunately, previous studies by other organizations used narrow and often mistaken methods, which placed Canada near the bottom of OECD countries in terms of environmental performance.

This unfairly casts Canada in a negative light.

For example, many of these studies failed to connect environmental measures to things people value. For instance, a study by the Conference Board of Canada used air emissions per person to measure air quality, but ignored the fact that a few large industrial operations in some Canadian provinces (the oilsands, for example) can skew this measure, painting a distorted picture about the air quality changes in urban areas where most people live.

The Conference Board report also looked at waste generation - without accounting for disposal methods. Subsequently, the report ranked equally two countries that produced the same amount of waste regardless of where the garbage wound up.

The way waste is handled - not necessarily how much is produced - is a better measure of environmental protection.

For our study, we started from scratch, using a comprehen-

sive and transparent methodology based on an environmental index developed by academics at Yale and Columbia universities. It allowed us to compare Canada’s environmental performance with other OECD countries on measures that matter most to the health of people and the ecosystem.

Again, our analysis ranks Canada among the cleanest of the clean.

Canada’s performance on greenhouse gases is a topic of much misunderstanding. Using the methodology developed by academics, Canada ranks 31st out of 33 on carbon intensity, which measures CO2 emissions relative to the size of the economy.

Given Canada’s cold climate, large natural resource sector, and long transportation distances, this result may not be surprising for many.

But most of the other OECD countries have milder climates and higher population densities, which result in lower daily energy needs. Clearly, the size of a country’s land mass drives some of its need for energy and subsequent greenhouse gas emissions.

What if other countries had to contend with typical Canadian distances? If one adjusts for land mass, Canada’s ranking would rise from 31st to second place on the greenhouse gas intensity measure.

Finally, it’s important to note that on a number of measures in our study, almost all OECD countries do well. So even if Canada ranks lower on any particular measure, there’s often little difference between us and the top performers. For example, on reduced sulphur emission intensity, which assesses each country’s progress on lowering emissions per unit of economic activity over a decade, Canada ranks 17th with a score of 82 - but seventh place Italy is not much higher, with a score of 92.

Overall, the evidence is clear. Canadians enjoy high levels of environmental quality relative to other high-income countries. And in areas where Canada’s ranking is low, it’s sometimes unavoidable due to our geography or climate, or because we compare ourselves against a peer group where everyone is doing well.

The reality is most wealthy developed countries have established sound environmental protection regimes and Canada - despite what some critics claim - fares well when compared to the best performers in the world. That’s something all Canadians can celebrate.

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many of these water bodies. Since then, restriction after limit, reductions accumulated. Then came the addition of Walleye tag system. Even though in many these water bodies Albertans were catching Walleye, and lots of them. So why For years Alberta’s fishermen and women scratched their heads in an effort to find the answer. Certainly, the Alberta Government doesn’t have an answer because despite years this Government has been in place, things continue to get worse. In these regulations, further restrictions have been placed on an additional 100 and more lakes and the draw has now been extended to include Pike.

Albertans have made suggestions and asked the Government to listen to them.

Does the Government think that they are smarter than fishermen and women of Alberta?

If so, why have things continued to get worse? How are your constant limitations, restrictions, and regulations working for you? It’s time to try something else.

SUMMER

Sizzle

Next year is an election year. While I have agreed with Premier Notley’s actions on the oil pipeline situation doing everything she legally can in this matter, I feel that her efforts are being overturned by the decisions of Minister Phillips in the management our fisheries. Notice that I said, “our fisheries”.

I’ll say it again, The Government is supposed to represent the people who elected them.

Now I firmly believe that governments have all of the experts at their disposal and should be doing right thing for people. But in cases such that we have here, when what the Government is such that we have here, when what the Government is doing is not working or unpopular with the people, then it’s time for Government to change policy, way in which they have been doing things, to listen the people because those very same who voted you in, especially a new Government under a different party than what has been in place, can easily vote you out.

Yours in conservation, V. Gerald

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Two Hills Ukrainian Dance Concludes with a Concert Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The locally renown Two Hills Ukrainian Dancers held a spring concert at the Two Hills School on April 19 to wrap up their 49th year of practicing and performing together throughout the area.

This year, the Two Hills Ukrainian Dancers welcomed a

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two hills dance - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 new instructor and Choreographer, Tymothy Jaddok, who dances with a group in Edmonton, in addition to working with the Two Hills dancers.

The costumes, music, and steps of each dance were given in honor of a different region in Ukraine.

The beginner, intermediate, advanced, and adult classes danced with joy and vigor, giving life to the authentic dance steps in the classical style. Friends, parents, grandparents, and siblings attended to enjoy the performances.

Door prizes were given auctionstyle, with raff le tickets for each bid and a draw afterward for the winners. The proceeds from the door prize ticket sales will go towards funding for the Two Hills Ukrainian Dancers next season.

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Crime Reduction Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Lately, you may have heard or read about the Alberta Government providing a few million dollars to law enforcement for crime reduction. There have been media releases sent out from both the government and the RCMP with information about this. There will (and

has been ) some new police officer positions created in addition to support positions within this initiative. But what exactly does this mean?

Merely making more money available does not guarantee any level of success with anything as it depends on how that money is spent. In this case, we have a newly created unit for our district. Within Alberta, there are 4 designated districts: Southern Alberta District, Central Albert District, Western Alberta District and ours, Eastern Alberta District.

Our district unit has already been making a difference. We do recognize that criminals travel and not all the crimes in our area are committed by those living here and this

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crime reduction - CONTINUED from above crime reduction model addresses that. The Vegreville Detachment has been putting effort toward crime reduc-

tion for a few years now and we have seen positive results.

But how is this done?

Our members have been making patrols and paying extra attention to those local people that continue to commit crimes. Our members are familiar with any repeat locals and know them by sight and who they associate with. When these folks are released from custody and put on conditions the members will do compliance checks to ensure any conditions are adhered to. These conditions are often a curfew, a specific place they are to be living and anything else that

would help them to stay away from committing crimes. If we find them not complying then new charges are laid and them being remanded in custody is a stronger possibility as they have not obeyed conditions. While in custody they are not committing more offenses and the public is not at risk by them. This is where the Crime Reduction Units come in to complement our efforts.

These CRU teams work across detachment boundaries and their impact includes these ‘traveling’ criminals.

Intelligence is a key factor and the CRU teams rely on local knowledge to be able to put together a coordinated effort. In Vegreville, we do share information with our surrounding detachments regarding those that cross backand-forth. For example, criminals from the Two Hills area don’t just commit crimes there so we share intel on these people which allows us to remain aware of who may be coming into our area to commit crimes. Once these people are familiar to us it makes it harder for them to move about incognito and easier for us to know more about their habits and hang-outs.

As we deal more with someone we are able to put together better quality disclosure packages to the courts so they get a full picture of how this person lives and not only what crimes they commit, but who they ‘work’ with and if crime is their main focus during their waking hours. The courts take this into account when dealing with the charged individuals.

The News Advertiser is one partner that allows us to provide information to the public in efforts to reduce crime by

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Shelterbelt Planning and Design Agri-News Tree, shelterbelt, and windbreak planting is a long-term investment that requires careful planning and design. “You have to ask yourself what you want to accomplish by planting trees or shelterbelts on your property,” says Toso Bozic, bioenergy and agroforestry woodlot extension specialist at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “And, you should involve all family members in this process to bring in their ideas, thoughts, and values.”

Bozic says trees should always be managed with immediate needs and future generations in mind. “The goals can be many including: ranging from wind protection, reducing energy costs, increasing property values, providing visual barriers and privacy, increasing biodiversity of wildlife species, retaining water and reducing flooding. All of these can be achieved if you plan and design properly.”

The first step, says Bozic, is to visit existing shelterbelts, windbreaks, and tree planting in the local area. “Visit already established shelterbelts and windbreaks, and talk to landowners about what did or not work on their property.

That will give you valuable information about potential soil and water problems, snow and water accumulation, maintenance requirements, cost, potential issues, tree growth, reasons to choose different species, and various spacing and weed control issues.”

For proper design and planning, the most important tools are a pencil and eraser. “I can’t stress enough that you can change anything on paper, but once you put trees in the ground, changes are costly,” says Bozic. “You are in a unique position to create something that can be in harmony with nature, but at same time very different.”

Proper planning and design includes several steps:

Find an area to plant that combines effective protection from wind and snow with the functional design possibilities to increase aesthetic value.

Ensure you maintain proper distances from houses, buildings, and roads to avoid excess snow accumulation. It can lead to safety problems as well as constant snow removal.

Use an aerial photograph from your local county office or Google Earth to draw a map for the design.

Once the mapping is complete, collect as much information as possible on soil type, drainage, slope, prevailing winds, sunlight exposure, property lines, power and other utility lines, buildings, roads, etc.

When the site assessment is complete, choose the tree and shrub species. “The key is to diversify,” says Bozic.

“Many people just choose very few species such as spruce, hybrid poplar, and lilac. There is nothing wrong with any of these species, but there is a higher long-term risk for your trees if you only plant a few species. Plant a variety of trees and shrubs on your property. Each species provides unique beauty and benefits, as well as challenges. Diversity is key for the long-term viability of your shelterbelts.”

In natural forests there is no recommended spacing, as trees, through competition based on site abilities, provide their own best spacing. “While you have to watch for the functionality and effectiveness of your shelterbelt, whether you plant every 8, 10, or 12 feet between trees is really up to you,” Bozic adds. “Also, you do not need to plant in straight rows. Be creative!”

Once design, site assessment, tree and shrub choice, and spacing requirements are complete, it is time for the hard work of site preparation and tree planting, followed by ongoing maintenance.

“Planning and design are probably the most crucial steps in the long journey of establishing trees and shrubs on your property,” mentions Bozic. “It takes detail and thought, but it is also fun to see the creativity and wisdom of your family creates something unique and joyful.”

For more information about shelterbelt planning and design, contact Toso Bozic at 780-415-2681.

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Shirley Preuss – Trefoil Guild Member Submitted On April 25, 2018, Trefoil Guild member, Shirley Preuss, was very pleased to present the “new” Unit Guider pins and Certificates of Thanks, on behalf of District Commissioner, Tracey Allen, to Guider Jocelyn Seversen and her daughter, Guider Ashley Olynyk with the girls of the 1st Vegreville Girl Guide Unit’s regular Wednesday meeting.

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Hope on this year’s Day of Mourning Janelle Morin Director of Communications – Alberta Federation of Labour With new policies and joint workplace health and safety committees, Alberta workers see a safer future as they mourn for past losses Edmonton – As hundreds of workers gather to remember those killed, injured, or made ill as a result of workplace incidents on the International Day of Mourning, April 28, workers also celebrate changes made by the Government of Alberta that will mean a safer future for Alberta workers.

For the first time since it was introduced in 1976, Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Act saw comprehensive updates in November 2017 that will come into effect in 2018.

For decades, Alberta was at the back of the pack for safety, with higher rates of injury than other Canadian jurisdictions.

But with Bill 30, workers will gain new rights and protections in 2018 that are long overdue. The aim of this bill is that rights and protections will have profound positive effects on workers’ safety.

The new legislation ensures workers have a voice in workplace health and safety through Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committees or Representatives at work sites with 5 or more employees. “The best way to keep

workers safe is to give them the tools to keep themselves safe,” said Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour. “And that’s exactly what joint health and safety committees with mandatory representation from workers will do.”

Bill 30 has also meant ongoing consultations on preventing violence and harassment in the workplace.

“Government consultations are creating more robust and effective workplace policies to address harassment and violence,” said McGowan. “With changes to the Act, we are building a future where workplaces are free from violence and harassment.”

In Canada, roughly 1,000 workers die every year because of something that happened to them at work, and thousands more are seriously injured. “Every year on April 28 we remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents, and we re-commit to working towards ending workplace deaths and injuries,” said McGowan. “This year, while workers look to the past in mourning, we also look to 2018 with hope that new policies will mean safer workplaces. With these changes, we can work together to prevent worker injuries and deaths before they occur.”

The Government of Alberta made workplaces safer in 2018

crime reduction - CONTINUED from page 10 giving tips on protecting yourself and property as well as providing information on the latest crime trends to draw attention to those areas of risk. As such, soon there will be many farmers out in their fields and moving equipment around and this provides thieves an opportunity to steal this equipment or steal from the equipment. Please

take precautions to protect your hard-earned property and also, make sure we are looking out for each other.

Crime reduction is something we all can contribute to so please remain aware and call us if you see something that just doesn’t seem right.

Chances are your intuition is valid and you could be contributing to crime reduction.

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Floor Curling Zone 7 Tournament in Tofield Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Thursday, April 26, teams from Alberta Floor Curling’s zone 7 played throughout the afternoon. Zone 7 includes Mundare, Vegreville, Tofield, Consella, and Strom. The season runs from September through May, with the Zone Playdown fast approaching on May 25, and Provincials in Vegreville in mid-June.

At the Tofield tournament, 20 teams played, and they all look forward to the Zone Playdowns, to find out who will make it to Provincials. Thursday’s winning teams received a cash prize of $100 for first place, $80 for second place, $60 or third place, and $40 for fourth. This helped with the entry fees.

Volunteers served them a hearty lunch of pork loin, mashed potatoes, and sides, with chocolate cake for dessert. Over this meal and the subsequent curling, Zone 7 Alberta Floor Curling enjoyed another afternoon of laughter, athleticism, and teamwork. They all declared the event an enjoyable social gathering from start to finish.

Two Hills Motorcycle Trade Show and Swap Meet Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 29, Bob Ross of the Run to the Hills Rally organized a motorcycle trade show and swap meet in Two Hills, to start off this year’s riding season.

Exhibitors from all over the province gathered to sell items, such as riding leather and motorcycle parts, to present services such as motorcycle insurance, and to share dates for this year’s swap meets, rallies, and other events in the riding community. Many of the presenters came as part of the riding community.

The hosts, Two Hills Community Futures, advertised for the Run to the Hills Rally and Salute for Fallen Bikers, annual riding events that are also hosted in Two Hills. These events began in order to show support to members of the riding community who have died and allow their friends and families to build fellowship and support around each other.

These Town of Two Hills events are respected among riders. When asked what brought them to Two Hills, they would smile and answer, “My good friend Bob Ross.”

Other rallies and meets that raised

awareness at the Two Hills event include the Pink Motor Sisters, whose aim is to get 100 ladies to ride from Alberta to Vegas, to show support for one another as women in the riding community.

They have yet to achieve this goal but get closer every year. As well, the Devon Seguin Memorial Foundation gave out bracelets and sold memorial merchandise. The rally has run every year since 2013 when the organizer’s son, Devon Seguin died of cancer. Since then, riders have attended in honor of Devon to show their support for the family and raise awareness for cancer.

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With the average new car price just over $28,000, most consumers choose to finance their purchase. According to the Federal Reserve, the average consumer auto loan has a term of just over 5 years. This hasn't changed much in the past decade.

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Today, consumers average about 14% down, up from only 8% back in 2006.

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Credit Unions, much like banks, offer the same services and are FDIC Insured. But because they are non-profit organizations, credit unions may offer better interest rates, sometimes as much as 1% lower. That can be several thousand dollars over the life of your loan. Check with your employer to see if a credit union is available to you. If not, visit www.creditunion.coop to see if you qualify for one in your area.

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As a loan officer at the bank for many years, I've experienced some unusual requests from customers. Some have great credit and make the process simple.

Others struggle to meet the requirements.

One young girl entered our bank looking for a small loan.

She just moved out of her parent's house and wanted to purchase a car. After reviewing her credit report, I realized she didn't qualify.

I informed her that she needed someone to cosign the loan.

That's when she promptly replied, "Not a problem. My dad can cosign it."

"Great," I replied. "Is he here?"

She thought for a moment and then smiled, "Do you think I can just sign for him?"

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Beaverhill Players Presents Family Planning Comedy Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Beaverhill Players, a groupdirected theatre production group out of Holden, Alberta, gave their performance of the three-act comedy ‘Family Planning’ by Frank Vickery at the Paragon Theatre in Holden. The theatrical weekend was extended, starting on Thursday, April 16, with the final production on Sunday, April 29.

On opening night, there was a total of 15 attendees, but the theatre filled up over the weekend.

Opening on Thursday was new for the theatre group (and uncommon in the performing world) but the cast performed with energy, and the satirical play had the audience roaring with laughter as if there were a full house.

The storyline of ‘Family Planning’ follows 19-year-old Tracy, who upon discovering that she is pregnant, has to find a way to tell her worrying mother, hypochondriac father, easy-going boyfriend Bobby, and Gran – who lives bedridden upstairs, and knows all. A unique challenge the cast faced in performing this production was that the set was on two constant levels; Gran’s room upstairs, and the liv-

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ing room downstairs. Neither could ‘see’ each other, but the levels followed the same timeline. This meant an acute awareness of cues for all the actors on stage.

The role of Idris (the father) was among the most difficult in this production, due to the duration of time actor Dave Maruszeczka would spend on stage, and the large portion of each conversation Idris seemed to undertake, due to a nervous, chatter-box nature (of the character). Dave handled the role with satire and – as far as the audience could tell – accuracy, but said humbly, “We’ve had demanding plays before, but this one has been the most challenging one for me.”

Most of the Beaverhill players have been long-time members, with the exception of a few. Heather Patton (who played next-door neighbor Elsie), joined the group for what Roger Harrison described as her second play (two one-acts).

There are also two Beaverhill Players rookies this year.

The Family Planning Comedy concluded yet another year of theater for the Beaverhill Players. They look forward to seeing each other and their audience at the Paragon Theatre next year.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

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

SEREDA, Donna May 19, 1946 - May 5, 2014 In loving memory of my dear wife, Donna (Mother, Grandmother) God saw her getting tired When a cure was not to be.

So He wrapped her in His loving arms And whispered “Come with me.”

She suffered much in silence, Her spirit did not bend.

She faced her pain with courage, Until the very end.

She tried so hard to stay with us, Her fight was all in vain.

God took her to His loving home, And freed her from all pain.

Always remembered by your loving husband, Peter; Your children, Terry, Phyllis, Collen & Barbara and Grandchildren.

Josephine Semeniuk As we grieve the first anniversary of our Wife, Mother and Bapchee’s passing, we must celebrate the legacy she left behind. This year has been a year of firsts without this beautiful woman alongside of us. As we mourn the fact that she is not present in our lives, we need to also celebrate the presence she left in our hearts.

To remember our beloved, we will smile when we see the blooms in the garden, nourish our hunger when we smell her recipes cooking in the oven, feel warm when we blanket ourselves in her creations, listen when we hear the birds singing, learn something new every day and challenge ourselves with a game of cards or scrabble every once in a while! She was a wife, mother, Bapchee, friend, teacher, gardener, crafter, artist, great cook, and many more things but most importantly she was ours and we miss her beyond measure. Our lives were touched by the most amazing heart and hand and we will always keep her memory alive in our family by living vicariously through the legacy she left us. May you be blooming in Heaven today and always be loved...

SADOWAY, Eugene April 22, 1922 - April 26, 2018 It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Eugene at the age of 96.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Doreen (Fedorak) Sadoway; children Charlotte (Neil) McKellar, Wesley (Pat) Sadoway and Cynthia (Paul) Dusseault; grandchildren Chris (Tracy) Ryan, Shane (Kelly) Sadoway, Cody Ryan, Carmen (Colin) Sadoway, Angelique Dusseault, Marisa Dusseault, Mark (Michelle) McKellar and Melissa Berridge; great-grandchildren Bryden, Aubree and Sara Sadoway, Cole and Kayla Berridge, and Montana McKellar; and sister Sanny (Steve) Viteychuk.

Eugene was predeceased by his parents Peter Sadoway and Mary (Andruchow) Sadoway, son Randy and daughter Claudia (Peter) Parker, siblings Zenon (Olga) Sadoway, Mary (John) Iwasiw, Nestor (Helen) Sadoway, Lydia (Chuck) Tennant, Helen (Myron) Spacinsky, Peter (Lil) Sadoway, Nellie (Nick) Shymko and Delores (Jim) Rodgers.

Eugene was a World War II veteran and a schoolteacher. He loved nature and always watched for the birds to return in the spring. He adored fishing, and hopefully there are lots of fish in the place he has gone to. Most of all, he loved his wife and his family and was the best father/grandfather/great-grandfather a person could possibly want. Always the ultimate gentlemen, even when he wasn’t well, he woke up every morning and made himself presentable for the day and for visitors. He kept his sense of humour right to the end, joking with his family in the hospital. Oh, he will be missed!

A celebration of Eugene’s life will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Westlawn Funeral Home, 16310 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Society or to the charity of your choice.

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

KULMATYCKI, Steve August 18, 1942 - May 5, 2017 Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day.

What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk.

Miss you Steve and always will For though you’re gone we love you still.

Greatly missed and loved by Harriet and family, Loucette and family, and the Motiuk family

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 are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever Forever in Our Hearts….Your Loving Family

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BZDEL, Sylvester On April 23, 2018, Sylvester Bzdel passed away at the age of 76 years.

Sylvester is survived by his loving wife, Bernice; three daughters and one son, Marlene, Christine, Mark (Jane) and Angela; and granddaughter, Ksenia; and numerous other siblings, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for their compassionate care and to family and friends for their love and support.

Memorial Service was held Saturday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Park Memorial Chapel, 4814 – 50 Street, Vegreville with Reverend Jim Nakonechny officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the AKASU Palliative Care Society, P.O. Box 623, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R7. Вічная Пам’ять Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

Park Memorial Vegreville 780-632-2000 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre

Big sisters Aubree and Payton would like to announce the arrival of their brother, Blaine William, on April 11, 2018. He came into the world like a storm, weighing in at 6 lbs 15 oz, and 18 inches long.

CARD OF THANKS

My sincerest thank-you to the Vegreville EMT team of Nathan, Stacey and Jordan. You drove through the snowstorm in the early hours on April 11 trying to get my mom to the hospital. But, I had different plans. You kept mom pretty calm and focused, something that’s hard to do at times. I just couldn’t wait! I was making my appearance. You delivered me safe and sound! Thankyou! You definitely earned your stork pins!

P.S. Thanks for letting me visit you at the station. Blaine

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01:49 – Report of underage drinking at a local establishment. Members attended and checked the patrons. No one under aged was found to be present.

08:59 – Report of a vehicle swerving all over the road and almost hitting other vehicles on Hwy 16.

Sherwood Park RCMP were notified who located the vehicle and spoke to the driver who was warned about their driving as the complainant did not want to press charges.

13:51 – Report of a washout on a rural roadway.

Member attended and located a large hole under the road extending the width of the road and creating a hazard. County was notified and they sent out a road crew. *** Note: first contact for this type of situation

would be the county *** 14:12 – Request for a well-being check for someone who missed a medical appointment. The person was located at a rural address with their vehicle stuck and their cell phone battery dead. The person was brought by to town due to the urgent nature of the appointment.

18:43 – Report of a possible break and enter to a local financial institution. Members attended and determined it was security personnel working on site.

April 29

00:25 – Noise complaint about neighbours. Patrols were made and shortly after, complainant called back and indicated that noise had subsided and it was all quiet.

18:51 – Female called to report that a male was

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calling her names. The male was spoken to and indicated that the female was also calling HIM names.

Both parties were advised to stay away from each other. However, the female indicated that she would also be making a complaint about the male to the store they were at.

23:12 – Report of an argument between a girlfriend and boyfriend. Both parties were spitting on each other. The female had been drinking and was relocated to a motel for the evening. No charges were laid.

During the week there were 6 false alarms, 5 false 911’s, 0 animal strikes and 61 calls for service were made in total.

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Bill Eickmeyer’s 106th Birthday Li Geibelhaus Submitted Mr. Bill Eickmeyer, originally from Vegreville, Alberta, recently celebrated his 106th birthday on April 19 with his family, in his new home of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

Some important things at his family party were his great-granddaughter Bella, who is 100 years younger than him. He was delighted to receive his card from Vegreville, which was signed by close to 100 people!

Bill is still hale and hearty, and reads the newspaper each morning.

He is blessed with good health, a good attitude, a keen and enquiring mind.

He greats everyone with a warm smile and a firm handshake.

Vegreville Gets More Affordable Child Care Spaces Doug Newman Communications – NDP Caucus VEGREVILLE - More families in Vegreville will have access to affordable child care, thanks to a provincial funding announcement for 45 newly affordable spaces.

The Vegreville Community Daycare will be able to provide 45 affordable high-quality child care spaces. These licensed spaces currently exist, but will now be available to parents for no more than $25 per day.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood has advocated for

more of these affordable spaces in this community and is happy with the results.

“The new spaces at the Vegreville Community Daycare will help a lot of families in our rural community. By opening newly affordable spaces across Alberta we will make an incredible difference for working parents by providing high-quality child care at a price that helps families make ends meet, let’s parents go back to work, and creates hundreds of jobs while creating a brighter future for Alberta.”

-Jessica Littlewood. MLA for Fort

Saskatchewan-Vegreville This week Premier Rachel Notley and Children’s Services Minister Danielle Larivee announced that 100 new Early Learning and Child Care Centres across the province would be added to the existing 22 centres that opened last year as part of a provincewide pilot project.

With a total of 7,300 spaces now across the province, this program is expected to create 450 child-care jobs, empower more than 1,400 parents to enter or re-enter the workforce, and put big smiles on thousands of little faces.

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kicking it down the road CONTINUED from PAGE 4 University of Calgary’s Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment, and Economy, once stated that at one time Canada may have been able to build a dominant ref ining industry.

Unfortunately, that time was likely more than 25 years ago when our governments of the day were kicking that idea down the road as well.

What about when oil was at $100/barrel? Well, governments here were too busy getting fat and patting themselves on the back thinking about how great they were as the provincial coffers were bursting at the seams and the feds were swimming in their share of the royalties.

During that same time, a group headed by David Black proposed a new refinery in Northern BC built specifically to take bitumen from Alberta and Saskatchewan and refine it like no other refinery could.

Where are we 6 years later? Still kicking it down the road.

Possibly the same group, Pacific Future Energy Corporation is a “Vancouver-based company developed to finance, design and construct the world’s greenest bitumen-to-fuels refinery in British Columbia, Canada.”

Coined as “neatbit”, their feedstock is near-solid and transported by rail. No pipelines, non-explosive and all other great features.

Depending on the “approval processes”, they hope to begin construction in 2019. Unfortunately, we have seen how approvals work for pipelines. Maybe Pacific Future Energy will have better luck, but don’t count on it. Some government will find a way to kick it down the road and some environmental group with throw a wrench into things if at all possible.

Our Canadian inaction and the desire to sell off our raw materials is costing the Canadian economy an estimated $20 billion a year in the petroleum industry alone. How much more can

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Flashbacks to the Past Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 27, the Mannville Centennial Public Library hosted actors for Governor General Award in History-nominated Live Theatre History, an interactive history show based out of Ontario at the Mannville Crossroads Museum, and the Mannville School.

Last year, the Crossroads Museum was a part of the Live Theatre History’s Prairie Tour, and when librarian Brenda Walker saw their advertisement in her email, she was eager to welcome them back. “This is really good for the community. There are a lot of people in Mannville who have never taken advantage of this great historical site, so this was a wonderful opportunity for them to connect with the history of our own home area in an exciting way.”

The historical adventure began with an introduction to the attendees’ mission: to pass would mean they could be inducted into SNEEZE; a secret History Protection society. He presented them with the instructions and warned them to be wary of “history coming to life.” They were then led by a mysterious woman from the early 1900s, who had trouble remembering who she was. Similar to the format of an escape room, attendees solved puzzles to restore her memory to her, in order to receive their SNEEZE business cards. The woman was revealed to be Serene Boe, an Albertan historical figure.

At the Mannville School, Live Theatre History gave two one-hour workshops, divided into age groups. The students, grades 6-8 were taught the principles of mystery building. The Live Theatre

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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The evening of April 24, St. Mary’s Catholic Junior High/High School students and staff held an open house for parents, siblings, and any students exploring options for next year.

Students hosted by giving a welcome with programs at the door, and there were displays all through the halls to give guests a general idea of each program.

Teachers were available throughout the evening to answer questions and make sure everyone got to take part in all of the activities presented by the school. Some of these included a rock climbing challenge, sports in the gym, a candy dispenser carpentry project, cupcake decorating, a Lego robotics demonstration, hot dogs, and ice cream made with liquid nitrogen.

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Homestead Lodge Welcomes Mannville Residents for a Concert

FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On April 19, the residents of Homestead Lodge Retirement Home welcomed friends from the Mannville retirement home for coffee and an afternoon concert by Charles Gargus and Bob Ashmead.

Charles and Bob regularly entertain at Heritage House with their musical talents, and the residents were happy to share their local musicians with their friends.

Correction An error was made in last week’s paper, regarding the name of the events having been said to take place at Heritage House; “Heritage House Welcomes Mannville Residents for a Concert,” and “St. Mary’s at Heritage House.” These events both occurred across the street, at Homestead lodge. The two retirement homes are not affiliated with one another, though they are neighbours.

Due to the nature of the mistake, and with location/affiliation of the event being important major details, you will find the reprinted articles above and on page 3.

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Young Positive Pointers for Oral Health Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent April is National Oral Health Month and obtaining good oral health starts with getting regular check-ups at the dentist and taking care of their teeth on a regular basis. With all the new inventions and instruments most forms of dentistry don’t hurt or are relatively painless.

Vegreville Dental Centre offered presentations on oral health and dental procedures to the students at St. Martin’s School and A.L. Horton School during April.

The dental professionals either went to the schools or the students went to the dental office, where they took a tour.

Registered Dental Assistant, Collette Toma shows how dental molds are made.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo) Registered Dental Assistant, Michelle Taschuk shows dental procedures.

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Ms. Hyshka’s Grade One Class went for a tour on April 26 with their substitute teacher, Mrs. Bombak where there were plenty of times where the students said, ‘That is so neat!’

Registered Dental Assistant, Collette Toma gave a presentation to the children on how they make a mold of the patients’

teeth. Later, the children’s thumbprints will be taken on a mold and given to them at the school.

Registered Dental Assistant, Michelle Taschuk showed the children many dental procedures. The children got to go for a ride on the dental chair, see the sterilization room and experi-

ence other things.

Registered Dental Assistant, Tracy Zuk also showed the children dental procedures on some of these tours.

Registered Dental Assistant, Sherilyln Mazepa said the dental procedures and thumbprints are really neat. They give these presentations because some children are apprehensive about going to the dental office and from this experience, they see that a dental center is a happy place and fun things are done there too. Children also received pencils and toothbrushes.

St. Mary’s at Homestead Lodge

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The collaboration between St. Mary’s Catholic High School and Homestead Lodge Retirement Home for the 2017-18 Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program is very near to wrapping up on a successful note.

Homestead Lodge Recreation Coordinator, Cxene Brooks, foresees an expansion of almost double their current 6 mentor/mentee pairs when the Fall session begins, due to interest from the other seniors at Heritage House.

“It gives the older generation a chance to keep giving to the

community,” she said, “and it’s very important for them to know that there is still so much that they can give.”

The high school students visit their mentors once a week to visit, play games, and do activities after school with Big Brothers Big Sisters Coordinator, Cheryl Quinton, and St. Mary’s Catholic Junior High/High School Liason Kathy Bohaychuk.

This program is a part of the movement in the local communities to connect generations, and the chance for the senior generation to give the younger generations the love and tools they will need to keep moving forward to make the community – and the world – a better place.

Vegreville Dental Centre will have been offering 30 years of service as of May 2018.

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

Runovers Tractor runovers tend to happen when there are a lack of rules on when and how to approach equipment.

“Setting clear rules, keeping a safe distance from working machines, conducting equipment walk-arounds and having the discipline to not take short cuts will save more than just time,” says Blair Takahashi, farm safety specialist for 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 can also happen to operators, particularly if they exit equipment without properly engaging the brakes and killing the power to the machine. The fol-

lowing are some safety practices to adopt: Walk a full 360 degrees around equipment before start up.

Shut down equipment before service or any equipment adjustments, and chock the wheels to prevent unintentional movement.

Educate 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 a tractor rollover 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. Operators need to identify and take extreme care around these areas, even more so when trailing implements.”

Some practices you can follow to prevent a farm machinery rollover: 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.

For more information about preventing tractor runovers and rollovers, visit the Alberta Farm Safety Program or contact Blair Takahashi, farm safety specialist at 403-388-4030.

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Nurturing Mental Hea on the Fa Agri-News Most Alberta farm operations are family-based businesses where farmers live, work and play. Because of this, it can be hard to get away from the daily grind.

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Daily chores, inclement weather, business planning and financial management can be a lot for a person to handle. It is important that farm owners and family members know the signs and symptoms of fatigue, anxiety and depression.

“When you begin to feel overwhelmed or burnt out, one of the best things you can do is call a time out, step back and take a moment for yourself. When you take time for yourself, you are giving your mind and body a break and time to re-energize,” says Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, Senior Medical Director with Addiction and Mental Health Strategic Clinical Network.

Those who are feeling effects of fatigue, anxiety or depression may: • Feel sad, grumpy or moody • Lose interest in their usual activities

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• 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 wear-

ing 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 down and the key is in your pocket.

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al Health and Wellness Knowing Animal Behaviour is Key to Livestock Handling Safety the Farm

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• Eat more and crave carbohydrates, such as bread and pasta Gain weight • • Sleep more but still feel tired • Have trouble concentrating • Have thoughts that life is not worth living “There is no reason to wait until you are feeling burnt out to make time for yourself a priority. Building breaks into your days can help keep stress from mounting,” says Dr. Mitchell.

Some ways to help focus on yourself and combat these feelings are: • Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself • Particularly this time of year, getting more sunlight may help, so try to get outside to exercise when the sun is shining • Being active during the daytime, especially early in the day, may help you have more energy and feel less anxious or depressed • Ensure your body is getting proper nutrition and hydration • Speak to your physician if your symptoms go on for two weeks or more

Argi-News Many Alberta farms are particularly busy working with livestock at this time of year. Through the stress of calving, lambing, sorting, processing, and relocating — often during inclement weather — farmers and ranchers need to consider their safety and that of others while tending to their animals.

“The biggest factor in livestock handling safety is understanding animal behaviour,” says Jennifer Woods, livestock handling specialist based in Blackie, Alberta. “Workers need to be trained in this aspect before they are tasked with handling livestock. It is important to know that animals don’t necessarily react to their environment the way we would expect.”

Many times, the cause of injury to handlers is overconfidence in their ability to predict or read animal behaviour. Workers can get too complacent and not pay attention to the situation. “What makes animal behaviour so different from humans is that animals truly live in the moment and react accordingly to the things they hear, smell, see, and feel. People usually do not perceive the same things animals perceive,” says Woods.

In general, calm animals are safer animals, and the best way to keep them calm while handling them is to reduce fear and anxiety. As a prey species, cattle have an inherent fear of unfamiliar objects, situations, smells, sudden movements, and noises. Animals that are singled out of a herd, injured or sick, are also more fearful.

Woods points out the indicators when animals tend to be more unpredictable, and handlers must be particularly cautious. They are: • During breeding season • During calving/ lambing/foaling • When animals are alone

• When animals have been harassed by a predator • When animals are injured or sick • When animals are in an unfamiliar environment or around unfamiliar handlers Other contributors to worker safety are the condition of the handling equipment and facilities, proximity of the handler to the livestock, and the physical size of the worker handling the livestock. Small children are at a considerable size disadvantage for many tasks, for example. In particular, workers need to be aware when they are in the kick zone of cattle.

For long-term worker safety, Woods advises handlers to cull dangerous cows. “If there is a risk of them hurting a worker or family member, it is not worth it to keep them around. Even if that cow is a good producer, she will pass her bad behaviour on to her calves, and you don’t want that perpetuating in your herd.”

As for sheep, Woods says that the smaller animals, generally speaking, tend to be more likely to get hurt during processing than a worker, but you still need to pay attention to avoid getting butted or knocked over.

Although extra caution needs to be taken with rams as they can be quite dangerous. She cautions that sheep can take a child out in a minute, “Adult supervisors need to make sure children are out of harm’s way during all aspects of livestock handling.”

• 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 commitment 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 flammable 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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Protecting your Families, Pets, and Livestock Agri-News As areas in Alberta face flooding challenges, now is a good time to revisit our emergency preparedness for our families, our pets, and our livestock.

Your Family and Pets: You will need some basic supplies in an emergency.

By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.

Individuals and families should be prepared to be selfsufficient for a minimum of 72 hours. Learn more about putting together an emergency plan and kit for family and pets on the Alberta Government’s Emergencies and Public Safety webpage.

Livestock: As an agriculture producer who owns livestock, you must have a Premises Identification (PID) account that

identifies your location(s) and the livestock you have there. The PID system is an important tool in identifying at-risk livestock during an emergency and notifying the owner or manager registered in the system.

That is why it is so important to keep your information in the PID system current.

In any emergency situation that affects animal health or safety, having animal locations and other key information in one system is critical for quick, accurate, and cost-effective emergency response.

The traceability system includes Premises Identification together with Animal Identification and Animal Movement which together determine where animals are, where they have been, and what other animals they have come into contact with. This is important information to: • Allow for swift and accurate response in the event of an animal disease outbreak.

Respond to natural disasters such as floods, • sour gas leaks, fires, etc.

• Provide better control measures for diseases affecting more than one livestock species.

• Swiftly define which regions are or are not affected by an outbreak: keeping market avenues open for unaffected producers and preventing unnecessary movement restrictions.

In the event of an emergency, the information registered in your PID account allows emergency response to quickly access your contact information and determine the land location of your animals. During an animal health emergency or natural disaster, you can be contacted if it is determined that your animals may be affected or are in danger. This can only be accomplished if land locations with livestock and poultry are registered in the Premises Identification system. It is important that you keep your information current and you must report account changes within 30 days. It is

• Quickly inform targeted producers of threats and/or control measures.

• Immediately dispatch emergency resources to targeted locations.

• Rapidly determine risk-free sites for emergency carcass disposal.

vital that information is kept up to date so that you can receive the best service and support in an emergency response.

For more information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Line at 310-FARM (3276).

• 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. A break down that could put your safety at risk.

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After they learned all the principles of this, the students made their own sight-specific skit.

“I am thoroughly impressed. Thank you so much for choosing our community.”

– Brenda Walker, Mannville Centennial Public Library Librarian.

History team taught the students the methods used to build their mystery productions, and then helped them to create their own mystery. The younger

students, grades 3-5 learned all about sight-specific theatre, which is a theatrical experience based in the place you are standing (ex. Fort Edmonton Park).

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Fire Hydrant Repair Faces Complications Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On February 27, a fire hydrant near the intersection of 48th Street and 50th Avenue in Vegreville failed, resulting in a water main break in the parking lot of the RJV. (The story was featured in that week’s issue, published February 28.)

Though the pump to the fire hydrant was turned off almost immediately, poor weather conditions delayed the cleaning and repairing process significantly.

The actual repair of the fire hydrant has been in the works for the past two weeks, and neared temporary – though functional – completion on Monday, April 30. Vegreville Public works repaired the hydrant with a temporary patch, then applied cold mix for the time being, as hot asphalt is not accessible at this time of year.

Before opening the road portion up to the public, the Public works crew ran some heavy machinery over the repaired

The lifted and cracked cold mix, to be repaired again before the road portion can be safely accessible to traffic.

road. The cold mix did not stand up to the test, and lifted under the pressure.

Due to this setback, the West-bound right lane of Highway 50th that has been closed will remain that way until it has been re-repaired.

John Potter, Town of Vegreville Public Works Manager, says that they are looking for a new temporary solution, and will be able to apply the more permanent solution of hot asphalt in mid-May. The Town of Vegreville Public Works Department would like to remind drivers and pedestrians on 50th Street and 49th Avenue to continue giving workers space to do their job, to drive carefully, and to be careful in the surrounding area.

An update will be issued when the permanent repair is in place and the lane opens up to traffic again.

The affected area of the February 27 water main break, near the corner of 50th Street and 49th Ave. Vegreville.

(Craig Horon/photos)

Town of Enters Agreement with Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Administration Town of Vegreville The Town of Vegreville has entered into an agreement with Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society to operate the Town of

Vegreville Animal Shelter. The newly formed society is local and entirely made up of volunteers who will be caring for animals that are placed into the shelter. They will be ensuring veterinary care and checks as well as attempting to rehome animals as required.

The Town of Vegreville is excited to partner with the Society which will bring about a reduced responsibility for Town staff for the operation of the shelter and more importantly increase the likelihood of successful rehoming of animals.

If you would like more information on the Prairie Tails Animal Rescue Society please see their Facebook page or contact Connie Brown at 780-603-0628