Vegreville News Advertiser - May 8, 2019

VOL. 72 NO. 18

72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

Man VS Beast

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Building on Success

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WHAT’S INSIDE Agriculture...................13-15 Business................................5 Classifieds.....................16-17 Crime..................................12 Employment.................10-12 Family..................................22 Marketplace.......................21 Notices..................................7 Real Estate..........................23 Sports............................20-21 Tributes.........................18-19 Two Hills.....................19 & 24 Upcoming.........................8-9

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RCMP files from April 29 - May 5 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser April 29 09:13 – Report of attempted fraud.

The reporting party indicated that she received a phone message stating that there were two withdrawals made from her credit card and if she did not make these calls to press 1. Reporting for information purposes.

13:45 – Report of a white Ford F150 passing a school bus on Hwy 855 while safety indicators were active. A voluntary penalty of $465 was issued to the registered owner.

14:18 – Report of a suspicious male walking in and out of yards. A description was provided which enabled members to locate the individual. The individual was escorted out of the area.

18:51 – Report of a break and enter to a property where vehicles were also vandalized.

A welder was stolen.

Members attended and did a scene investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

April 30 09:33 – Citizen attended the detachment to report a vehicle passing a school bus while red lights and sign were activated. The registered owner of the White Jeep Compass was spoken to and admitted to the offense. A voluntary penalty of $465 was issued to the registered owner.

12:43 – Traffic stop conducted. The vehicle had non-compliant window glazing (tint). A voluntary penalty option of $78 was issued.

May 1 13:52 – Report of holiday trailers in Mundare being broken into. Everything out of the trailers was stolen. The owner does not have an exact date as to when this may have occurred. Members attended. Investigation ongoing.

20:01 – Traffic stop conducted for speed. Mandatory Alcohol Screening conducted. The driver blew a caution.

A three-day suspension was issued and the vehicle was towed.

May 2 13:13 - Report of a suspicious male acting strangely in a Vegreville business. The person was yelling at customers and causing a disturbance. Members attended and located the male who was arrested for breaching the peace. He was later released without charges.

17:55 – Report of a break and enter to

a neighbours property in Mundare.

Two males were described. Patrols were made but the individuals were not located. Investigation is ongoing.

22:11 – Report of a Dodge Ram and a Ford F150. Each driver indicated that the other was driving erratically.

May 3

06:33 – Complaint of an impaired driver operating a Gold-coloured older model Chevrolet Blazer in Vegreville.

No plate information was provided, and the call came in after a one-hour time delay. Unable to locate the vehicle and no further complaints were received.

10:39 – Report from County workers of an abandoned vehicle just off of Hwy 16. The registered owner was contacted and indicated that it was just purchased at auction and had broken down. They were going to retrieve the vehicle later that day.

11:11 – Traffic stop conducted when the member noted a driver holding a cell phone while driving. A voluntary penalty of $287 was issued.

12:27 – Complainant attended the detachment to drop off a key that they found in front of a bank. Bank staff were spoken to but indicated that no one had reported a missing key. The key had a descriptive tag that would be identifiable by the owner. The key is at the Vegreville detachment.

14:11 – Report of an erratic driver on Hwy 16. The vehicle was described as a white 2 door car with tinted windows.

Members were busy with other matters and were unable to intercept. This was the complainant’s 284th complaint on file in current records.

18:16 – Report from a livestock owner that one of her cows had entered a neighbours property. The landowner had threatened to shoot the cow. The reporting party did not feel safe entering the property to retrieve the cow.

Members attended and mediated the situation.

19:16 – Report of a white Chevy truck driving the wrong (westbound in the eastbound lane) way on Hwy 16 between Lavoy and Vegreville. The complainant indicated that the driver was on their cell phone. Members were dispatched, but the complainant reported that the driver soon after had moved to the correct lane of travel. The vehicle was not located.

19:48 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding. The driver failed to provide registration and insurance. The driver

was charged for speeding and issued a voluntary penalty of $120. They were also issued voluntary penalties for registration ($233) and failure to provide peace officer with financial responsibility card ($233).

20:45 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane. A Mandatory Alcohol Screening was requested for which the driver blew a caution. Further samples were refused and the driver was issued a 72-hour suspension.

21:21 – Traffic stop conducted in the Town of Vegreville when the member observed the driver not wearing their seat belt. A voluntary penalty of $155 was issued.

22:05 – Traffic stop conducted. A mandatory alcohol screening was requested. After 3 attempts the driver failed to provide an adequate sample.

Members then read the driver the roadside demand for which the driver failed.

The subject was transported to the detachment. Two breath samples were obtained that were over the legal limit.

May 4

09:11 – Traffic stop conducted. The driver did not provide registration for the vehicle. A voluntary penalty of $233 was issued.

16:22 – Report of a BMX bike that was stolen overnight from the complainant’s front lawn. A detailed description was provided. Investigation ongoing.

16:44 – Complaint received from a 14-year-old child who indicated that her mother was intoxicated and yelling at her. Members attended and spoke to the mother who was sober. The child was refusing to abide by the rules. The complainant was asking the police to take her to her friend’s house. Members advised the child that this was not a police matter and the mother further indicated that the child was grounded.

20:05 – Traffic stop conducted on a speeding vehicle. Investigation determined that the driver had been drinking and possessed a GDL license. The vehicle was towed and the subject’s license was suspended and destroyed.

May 5

Quiet day. Nothing of note.

During the week there were 74 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 5 false 911s and 2 animal strikes.

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Hypocrisy - Canada is Thy Name Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion I feel like I’ve written about this before. It is possible that in our upside-down world, I have simply had discussions about how absurd things are these days.

It’s no secret to Albertans that the fossil fuel industry is one of the largest industries in our province. Depending on where you draw the lines, it also contributes just under 10% to the GDP of Canada. It is also no secret that there is a consensus on global warming being man made.

However, actions speak louder than words and despite all the talk of reducing emissions and saving the planet, one really has to wonder if any of our governments really want to reduce emissions or simply smile in front of the cameras, provide platitudes and run for re-election.

A few items to ponder.

In Jason Kenny’s first days in office, the UCP enacted into law Bill 12 - the “shut off the taps” law. Suddenly, the B.C. government is talking about court action to ensure this cannot be done. I thought they didn’t want our oil. The very pipeline whose expansion they are fighting is the same pipeline that carries fuel for their vehicles. In fact, B.C. is asking the federal government to increase gasoline shipments via the pipeline.

Politicians in Quebec carry similar views. While there are pipelines to Quebec supplying roughly 44 percent of the oil

(from the West) for their refineries, Premier François Legault has stated that there is no “social acceptability” for any pipeline to carry Western oil across his province. Quebec is the 2nd largest market in Canada for refined petroleum products, after Ontario. Perhaps those taps could get shut off as well.

Unfortunately for New Brunswick, they are as isolated from the rest of Canada as we are and are importing Saudi oil to the tune of around $3 billion per year to keep their refineries fed.

It would not hurt for them to enact a similar “shut off the taps” law for any refined goods headed west into Quebec.

Beginning July 1, 2008, B.C. was the first North American jurisdiction to implement a tax on GHG emissions. From 2004 (before the carbon tax) total GHG emissions in BC dropped steadily until 2010. Since that time, there has been a slow and steady growth of total emissions. The total GHG emissions per person have been dropping steadily there since 2004 which would indicate that the tax works... but not at actually reducing total pollution.

B.C. claims that they are concerned with more tanker traffic affecting marine life. Bill C-48 would prohibit tankers carrying more than 12,500 metric tonnes of oil from docking along B.C.’s north coast. However, they think nothing of dumping raw, untreated sewage from Vancouver and Victoria directly into the ocean for what has been decades. Only this year are plans in motion for a sewage treatment plant. They also have no issue with all the shipping traffic BELOW the north coast carrying goods into Canada and coal out of Canada, nor are they fighting against the US tanker traveling those same waters from Alaska south.

The federal government also has incentives for purchasing electric cars. However, if you prefer a Tesla, you can only get the particular configuration that qualifies and will not allow you to drive from Vegreville to Calgary on a single charge. No rebates for a useful car. I’m sure rebates for models from other manufacturers have similar restrictions. If you want to make that long trip, you will have to drive the gas guzzler.

Finally (only because I think I’m running out of room), are the jet setting ways of PM Trudeau and the political elite. I commented a while back about cargo ships and the GHG emissions from shipping goods across the ocean in our global economy. Well, despite being a relatively small industry on a global scale, aviation accounts for an estimated two percent of GHG emissions. Compare that to Canada at 1.6% (2014).

If we shut down global air travel, not only would we slow the spread of measles, invasive species and other threats to world economies, we would effectively remove the equivalent GHG emissions of any number of countries similar in scope (tenth or smaller) to Canada, Mexico or Australia. Perhaps the world elite should have the next Paris accord via video conference. It is 2019 after all.

Some of these politicians need to get off of their high horses and join the real world. The world the rest of us live in where actions speak louder than words.

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Vegreville’s Co-op Food Store Celebrates 90 Years

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser 1929 was a big year for Vegreville.

The plans for the town’s train station had just been approved, and many other efforts were well on their way.

While the Post Office was still being referred to as the Dobbins Building, and the courthouse – now the County of Minburn Building – was just being built and would be finished in 1930.

Many of these new innovations have been renamed or repurposed once or twice since their arrival, but one institution will be celebrating their 90th year in the same location, right here in Vegreville.

On Tuesday, April 30, the Vegreville & District Co-op food store opened up the celebrations for their 90th anniversary of business in Vegreville, which will officially occur on May 22.

For the day’s celebration, Co-op rolled out the savings, according to general manager Glen McLay.

“We’ve got a whole series of sales and special deals starting today,” said McLay, “The plan is to keep them rolling for about nine months.”

Vegreville Co-op will also be giving out $1,000 a month for the next nine months.

At the April 30th gala event, several booths were also placed around the store with seemingly never-ending samples including fresh cucumbers, boneless chicken wings, bread and chips, and more for guests to try as the day wore on.

The celebratory anniversary events will continue to pop out throughout the year of 2019, so Glen McLay invited customers to stay tuned.

“We’ve got all sorts of things planned for the next little while, and events coming up in the summer as well. Nothing we’re announcing yet… but keep an eye out for more!”

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CIBC Bake Sale Helps Vegreville Firefighters at the Stairclimb Challenge Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser A fundraiser for the Vegreville Fire Department held at the C.I.B.C. bank saw enormous success on Friday, March 3rd. Each member of the C.I.B.C. staff brought baked goodies to sell, with cinnamon buns, Peanut butter marshmallow squares, tarts, brownies, and more for a sale to help cover costs of attending the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary this past weekend.

Within two hours of the bake sale’s start, all the treats were sold out, for a total donation of $375 to the Ve g r e v i l l e Fi r e Department.

The Stairclimb is a fundraiser that allows firefighters from all throughout the country to raise money for Wellspring Calgary’s mission to give support for not only cancer patients, but their families as well.

The Stairclimb is the highest elevation firefighter stairclimb in the world.

Starting at 3400 feet above sea level firefighters climbed the 775 vertical feet – 1204 steps – of Calgary’s BOW Building in full duty gear.

Vegreville Firefighter Johnny Dyck finished in 9th place overall in the Climb, 6th in his division with a time of 12:56.

Branch manager for Vegreville C.i.B.C. Ashley Browning says that they were happy to support the cause. “They support the patients and their families throughout the whole process of fighting with cancer, which is awesome.”

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – May 8, 1929

Prospects for a big building programme for Vegreville this season are improving every day. Two railway stations, post office, garages, etc. are all provided for and some are under construction now. In addition to these. A.L. Wener, the progressive baker, secured some land adjoining the bakery from S.A. Richardson at a price which works out to $5000 per lot.

The Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co., one of the largest concerns in the world specializing in the building of power machinery, is the company represented by Jas. McDonald, distributor of the AllisChalmers 20-35 H.P. tractor here in Vegreville.

A meeting of the hall committee in Ryley was held on Tuesday, April 30th. Arrangements were completed for starting work on the hall. It was decided to request the W.I to elect one of their members to become one of the hall committee for the purpose of representing their financial interest. It was decided to commence work on the hall and to leave arrangements in the hands of the building committee.

S.A. Young of Kaleland, has his crop all in on Saturday. Syd put in 110 acres of wheat and 100 acres of oats.

75 Years Ago – May 10, 1944

The prices board on Tuesday announced a temporary reduction in the butter ration next month by postponing until June 8th a coupon which otherwise would have become valid on June 1st. The reduction will be the same as that applied in March when each consumer was asked to give up a half-pound of butter.

The citizens committee which took over the responsibility for the construction of the swimming pool report that their success in canvassing for funds has been remarkably good and they are now prepared to go right ahead with the project. The swimming pool is to be located on the park property opposite the high school. This necessitates construction of a sewer line toward the Mount Pleasant sub-division and this sewer line will be connected with the high school, this gives facilities there which have been long desired.

Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Goodwin and family arrived from Three Hills last week to take up residence here. Mr. Goodwin is employed by the Canadian Utilities Limited. Coming to Vegreville is just the same as coming home for Bill and his wife, for they both belonged here originally.

50 Years Ago – May 8, 1969

Forty grade 9 students from the Innisfree Junior High School spent last Thursday in Edmonton during which time they visited the new Alberta Centennial museum, toured the Legislative building, and then sat for an hour in the members’ gallery watching the Legislature in action. The students were accompanied by two teachers, Mr. Woloshyn and Mr. Mooney, and by the Mayor of Innisfree, Mr. Bohaichuk.

The youngsters of Vegreville who take a fancy to fishing are having the time of their lives at the Elks Fishing Pond this week following the planting of about 1,000 pike, walleye and perch at the weekend. Fish and Game Officer Gordon Lee assisted by Fish and Game Officer Ray Sayko and Ron Hunka, transplanted the fish from the Beaver Creek and Floating Stone Lake after trapping them there.

Orest Bakala leaves Vegreville Friday for Rutland, B.C. where he will operate a Tastee Freeze Drive-In. Mrs. Bakala and family will join him some tine in June. Orest and June are long-time residents of Vegreville and will be missed by their many friends.

25 Years Ago – May 11, 1994

A new hardware store will open in Vegreville. The 8,000 sq. ft.

Home Hardware store will open in the former ALCB liquor store building on 49 street across the street from Coop. The owners are Myrna and Wayne Hall.

The town will spend an estimated $22,500.00 or $36,000.00 budgeted for improvements to the cemetery. Immediately, $8,000.00 will be spent on trees and shrubs, $12,000.00 for a garage and washroom facility and $2,500.00 for a water pump and accessories.

Council voted 5-2 to go ahead.

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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.

Next up for the Trudeau Liberals: A Plastic Tax? Aaron Wudric Canadian Taxpayers Federation They say misery loves company and for the Trudeau Liberals that apparently includes miserable tax policy.

It hasn’t even been a month since Ottawa imposed its hated carbon tax on much of the country and lo and behold, it already has another new tax on the table.

Last year, Environment Canada commissioned accounting firm Deloitte to undertake a study of Canada’s $35 billion plastics industry. The resulting report, released earlier this month, noted that only 9 percent of plastics are recycled.

Unsurprisingly, the report goes on to propose various ideas to improve the rate of recycling, such as (on page 22) a “tax or fee on virgin resins.”

Those resins are used to make new plastics. Why a new tax? Because according to the report, it would “make secondary plastic more economically appealing to manufacturers.”

Translation: the government is thinking about promoting recycling by punishing people for buying products made from new plastic. Ottawa thinks it’s a problem that new plastics are less expensive than old plastics and the solution is to make everything expensive. What could be the downside of making everything expensive?

If this reasoning sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve heard it before from the same crowd that cheers for higher gas prices on the basis that it makes electric vehicles more attractive. Higher prices – and by extension, increasingly squeezed taxpayers – are the explicit goal.

Indeed, the Deloitte report observed that a plastic tax “could lead to increased consumer prices.” The

report doesn’t seem worried about what that will do to family budgets and small businesses. In fact, it doesn’t even venture an estimate of how much a plastic tax would cost taxpayers.

But, following the same logic as carbon taxes, the higher the tax, the greater the behavioural response – meaning that if the government is truly keen on significantly upping recycling rates, it would have to mean a fairly hefty tax.

That could end up costing Canadians billions.

You would think that a government that’s looking out for “the middle class and those working hard to join it” would be laser-focused on finding ways to make life more affordable.

Instead, the Trudeau government seems to be working overtime to find ways to do the opposite.

Whether it’s carbon taxes, hiking Canada Pension Plan premiums, bungled small business tax proposals or escalator taxes on alcohol, it often feels like this is a government just itching to leave your wallet a bit lighter tomorrow than it is today.

It’s sadly predictable from a government committed to the perverse approach of constantly aiming to drive Canadians’ cost of living up, rather than down.

It’s what you get when you try to use sticks rather than carrots to change people’s behaviour.

Perhaps after seeing province after province turn against the carbon tax, the prime minister and his team might - finally - realize that Canadians aren’t fooled by their half-baked tax grabs.

Perhaps knowing there’s a federal election on the horizon will make them come to their senses - and distance themselves from this new stinker of a policy as quickly as possible.

Or perhaps they will have to learn the hard way at the ballot box that yet another tax is the last thing Canadians need.

(This column originally appeared in the Toronto Sun)

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Stormy Skies During recent week’s overcast conditions, VNA reader Sandra Olsen snapped this photo just south of Holden, of the evening sky looking in east. Olsen said that despite the heavy clouds, there was no rain where she lives.

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What About a Red Plaid Shirt?

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The weekend of April 26-28, the Beaverhill Players presented “A Red Plaid Shirt,” the two-part play by Michael B Wilmot.

A Red Plaid Shirt (There’s Something Funny about Retirement…) follows the story of two newly-retired men Fred and Marty as they come to grips with a sudden excess of time and freedom. With a little help from their wives, the two friends navigate a new world of things they’ve never done – from motorcycles to casket carpentry, and with a little help from their wives find the comical road to a renewal of purpose.

The Beaverhill Players are an adult theatre group who produce annual productions for the public to enjoy. This

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year’s director was Jullianne Foster, and the actors were Dave Maruszezka, Ken Davy, Debbie Perkins, and Caron Cossey.

Other volunteer members contributed their efforts for lighting and sound, ticket sales, makeup, and more to create a seamless production.

Due to a loss of some historical records, the Beaverhill Players also implored guests from throughout the area to share any information they may have about the Players’ history, which dates back to the 1970’s, according to their knowledge, and took a hiatus of 13 years from 1997-2010.

Since their reinstitution, the Beaverhill Players have been on the lookout for records of the earliest years, the possible founder, Joan Dunham, and past performances from that time.

After the performance, the crowd applauded enthusiastically with murmured laughter and a few comments on the show.

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Legion Branches Rally in Holden Rod Stewart Holden Branch – Royal Canadian Legion Royal Canadian Legion Branches of District 3, AlbertaNWT Command, met at the Holden Branch for their semiannual District Rally to conduct Legion business, plan sports events and get updates on the popular Remembrance themed Poster, Poem and Essay contest for students.

District 3, an administrative level of The Royal Canadian Legion stretches from Cold Lake to Wainwright and from Bonnyville, through St. Paul and Vegreville to Camrose.

Sixteen of the twenty-five Branches had delegates in attendance, with forty-one members in total attending.

Alberta-NWT Command guest, Vice President Rosalind LaRose, reviewed several Legion initiatives including a report on the last Poppy campaign which raised a total of $4.1 million dollars in Alberta. This money is directed to Veterans assistance through the two staffed Service Bureaus and locally based medical equipment which is of benefit to the whole population. It was noted that the Legion assists all Veterans who request help in dealing with Veterans Affairs, not just those who are Legion members. Both Service Bureaus handled over eight hundred files last year.

The Poster, Poem and Essay contest attracted over ten thousand entries in 2018 with more than $32,000, also sourced from the Poppy Fund, awarded in prizes.

The business sessions were chaired by Deputy District

(LtoR) Holden Branch Sgt-at-Arms Philip Daniels, District Commander Kelly Lindbeck and Alberta-NWT Command Vice President Rosalind LaRose

3Commander James Morton of St. Paul Branch and recorded by District Secretary Bonnie Ferguson of Tofield Branch. The financial report was presented by District Treasurer Bill Hart of

Camrose Branch.

District Commander Kelly Lindbeck, of Worthington Branch, Wainwright, was re-elected by acclamation for another two-year term of office.

She thanked the delegates for their support and encouraged all Branches to send representatives to the Albert-NWT bi-annual convention being held in Drumheller in mid-May.

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Motorcycle Swap Meet and Trade Show

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, May 4, the second annual Two Hills Motorcycle Trade Show and Swap Meet fought against the chilly weather to draw in guests and vendors from the riding community.

The organizer of the event, as well as the Two Hills Run to the Hills Rally, Bob Ross, said that a few last-minute cancellations hadn’t been able to squash the spirit of the day.

“I had a few of our vendors from places around the province phone in to let me know they weren’t coming because of snow and sleet on the roads, which we definitely understand,” said Ross, “Unfortunately we also have some pretty risky weather for bikers even where it isn’t snowing, so it’s been slow today. But we’re happy that everyone here could make it.”

Showcased for the first time this year were memorial benches for the Two Hills Memorial Park, which can be commissioned with the name of a beloved fallen rider. The hope for this project, according to Ross, is to have enough memorial benches to circle the park.

Some of those who presented at the trade show included vendors with old or spare motorcycle parts for sale, organizers of other swap meets, the Little Red Ice-cream Wagon from Vegreville, Penny and Bear motorcycle wear, and the Run to the Hills Memorial Rally.

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Hatching Chicks

Courtnee Cunningham Submitted This week the Grade Ones at H.A.Kostash School had a successful chick hatch. Mrs. Cunningham and her students would like to extend a thank you to Vebo Poultry of Thorhild and Mr. Gregg Cruikshank for donating eggs and helping with this wonderful learning opportunity!

Smoky Lake Students Show Gratitude to Bus Drivers Pete Anton, Mike Babichuk,Tammy Brooks, Walter Chipchar and Gerald Babichuk.

Staff and students at H. A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake thanked their bus drivers for everything they do. They were given some breakfast, gifts, and the grade 2 class made their own bus!

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Sexual Assault in Vegreville RCMP Vegreville Detachment – Sexual Assault Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville, Alta. – On April 26, 2019, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Vegreville RCMP members responded to a complaint of a sexual assault within the town limits of Vegreville.

A 29-year-old woman was walking home from work when she was grabbed from behind by the suspect, who then assaulted the victim, and fled the scene.

The suspect is unknown to the victim.

The victim was treated by EMS and released to the care of her family.

The suspect is described as follows: • Dark skinned, • Goatee, • Black hoodie or jacket, • Black backpack, • Medium height.

At this time, no suspect as been identified. A composite sketch is being released and the RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect. At this time, no other occurrences of this type have been reported to the detachment.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the Vegreville Detachment at 780-6322223. 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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New P&H Crop Input and Grain Facility Greets Viking, AB

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After a long year’s planning and building, heritage company Parrish &Heimbecker, Ltd. has announced that they are open for business at their new location just west of Viking, Alberta.

Mainly a popular sight in the southern Alberta area, P&H hopes that the Viking elevator will do its part to solidify their place on the north-central map. “The new Viking crop inputs centre and grain terminal puts P&H on the map to serve farmers and communities in the north/central Alberta area,” said John Heimbecker, President Grain Division and Executive Vice President, P&H. Though still working hard to get the tracks laid for their 156-car capacity grain shipping rail tracks, the facility is already up and running… staffed with a number of agronomic experts who have already had ample opportunity to assist producers either with storage for last year’s crop in the 46,000-tonne grain storage elevator, the 25,000-tonne dry bulk fertilizer facility, or the chemical storage warehouse.

According to Mike Waddy of the Viking P&H grains facility, everything about the layout of their yard, railroad, and buildings was designed for ease of use to producers, no matter what kind of trucks they bring their grain in with.

“Instead of having two or more grates split throughout the terminal, we have one longer one right at the entrance.

This helps us keep waste down, as well as making it faster and easier for producers, especially as some types of trucks will struggle more with the typical model.”

While functional for the time being, Viking P&H is still working on a few finishing touches, such as the probe, railway, and tidying up the yard, before they host a grand opening, but Waddy says to stay tuned to any upcoming advertisements.

“We would really love to invite people out to view the grains facility, as well as the fertilizer facility, before we get too far into the summer,” said Waddy, “But we know that some guys have started to seed now, and we’ve got a few things to wrap up before that happens.”

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Grow Arena Project Builds on Success

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Seeds of change were planted by the Grow Arena Project on Sunday, May 5th, with a pancake breakfast to commemorate the second crop planted in support of the Two Hills Arena.

The day began with pancakes, coffee, and the opportunity for guests to sponsor acres of the crop and contribute to the project. Guests cycled in and out throughout the morning, happy to enjoy an event in support of their community.

Later on in the morning, guests gathered around as they planted the first seeds of this year’s pea crop. The rest of the crop was then planted throughout that day.

Terry Kitz of the Grow Arena Project said that they were glad to get the seeds in the ground without too much rescheduling. “We’ve started planting right on schedule, and now we just need to let the weather warm up a bit.”

Also for the seeding event, two new sponsors were added to the board, for both cash and product donations adding onto the provisions from Syngenta, Vibrance Max seed treatment, Elatis in-crop fungicide, Nutrien Ag Solutions supplying fertilizer, NuFarm supplying pre-burn chemical “Valtera” and fall desiccant “DriFast,” as well as cash donations from the County of Two Hills, Two Hills and District Agricultural Society, the Town of Two Hills, and several other individuals and businesses.

The 2019 seeding equipment was provided by Deerland in Vegreville, with volunteer labour from Deerland employees and others.

The Grow Arena Project hopes to host another event later on in the year when Webbs Machinery sprays the crops. “It’s really good exposure for our sponsors, and allows them to highlight the equipment they’ve donated.”

Building on the approximate $.5M raised since they began, the Grow Arena Project hopes to reach their goal and make big changes for the Two Hills Arena by the end of their 5-year plan.

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Industrious Annie Ewaskiw’s 100th Birthday Celebration passed away so Marshall said he tries to help his mother all he can.

Annie’s niece, Elaine Grykuliak said her aunt; Annie is special because she is a really pleasant person who cares and is concerned about everyone. She is just a wonderful person overall.

Annie, herself said she believes she lived to be a 100 years old because she is a Ukrainian Catholic and has a strong Christian faith, and worked hard in her life. “I sang in the choir at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chipman, Hillard, Vegreville, and Borshiw for 17 years, “Annie mentioned.

This party was made possible by a lot of people’s efforts. Jack and Sylvia Charluk prepared the food and Lindsay Plante organized the party.

Annie celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Pomeroy Inn on May 4.

The party included a short speech presentation, a buffet style luncheon with refreshments, coffee, and beverages, and a music performance

by George and Velma Sample, as well as, plenty of visiting and well-wishes for Annie. At one point, George even went to Annie’s table to play music especially for her.

Annie was born in Mundare. Her son, Marshall said his mom loved gardening and flowers were her life. She lived on the farm until 1976 and she always kept busy. Annie’s husband Bill passed away in 1998 and Annie’s other son, Norman also

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville resident, Annie Ewaskiw’s youthful appearance and sharp mind would beguile anyone of the fact she was born on May 4, 1919 and is now known as Vegreville’s new centenarian!

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The first six years of a child’s life are crucial for their development and this need is always met at Parent Link Centre (PLC).

Centre has been around for about 13 years. At that time, they were given grant money to start a PLC in Vegreville and shortly after, they were given dollars to do outreach services where they had a staff in Vegreville which would go out to the smaller communities. “We would have a programmer who would go into the other communities and provide programming. Two years ago, they increased their funding and we became the network. In that process, we brought in Directors from Lamont County, Mannville, and Two Hills and we created a network which we called First Years Parent Link Centre Network. Those communities now have their own programmers and two of those centers now have their own Parent Link Centre.

“PLC works with many different partners and gets support from many organizations in the community. The Province of Alberta expects PLC to provide development opportunities for children, parent education, resources and programs for parents,” Gottselig added.

On April 29, Vegreville First Years Parent Link Centre celebrated their second birthday as a network where they presented a drop-in birthday bash (party) for parents and children which featured birthday cupcakes that were 50% funded by Co-op, birthday crafts and activities, a game of musical chairs, and a fun story . Community Programmer for Vegreville First Years’s PLC, Litania Holyk said they call their centers’ first years because they are all about helping children from birth to six years old. As well, Parent Link Centre’s these past two years now has their own network in areas which include Mannville, Lamont, Two Hills, Innisfree, and Minburn where all the PLC’s work together and make up the First Years Network.

Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services Manager, Julie Gottselig explained that Parent Link This young Miss takes a spin around the PLC. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

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OBITUARY

NORGARD, Geoffrey Victor In loving Memory of Geoffrey Victor Norgard who passed away May 7, 2018 No one knows how much we miss you; No one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we lost you; Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day that goes by That we do not think of you.

We love and miss you so much Your Wife Judy and your Children, Grandchildren And Great Grandchildren.

LAKOMSKI, Annie October 27, 1919 – May 7, 2005 Fourteen years have passed Since that sad day When you Dear Mother Were called away God took you home To His beautiful garden It was his will Within my heart, you liveth still Vichnaya Pamyat Miss you Mom, Love, Nancy

LAKUSTA, Lawrence August 6, 1942 - May 11, 2017 Remembering you is easy we do it every day But missing you is a heartache that never goes away Each time we hear your name we’ve cried so many tears But nothing fills the emptiness now that you’re no longer here It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you the day God called you home Forever missed by your loving wife Pauline, Tammy, Marvin, Jacynda, Darrell, Kiera & Ewan

STEINWAND. Norbert Norbert Steinwand of Ryley, Alberta, passed away April 30, 2019 at Camrose, Alberta.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Audrey. Son Robert; grandchildren Gillian and Reese; Daughter Loretta (Jon); grandchildren Kathleen, Sam and Isaac; stepgrandchildren Ashley (Justin) and Brett(James). Brother Alexander residing in Germany and Arnulf residing in Edmonton, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Bruce Community Centre, Bruce, Alberta, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M.. Private Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Bruce Community Centre or Bruce Cemetery Fund, Bruce, Alberta T0B 0R0, or to the Charity of one’s choice.

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STAWNICHY, Ed July 4, 1943 – May 11, 2009 You will always be with us You never really left You just went on a journey Ahead of all the rest.

You walk with us in sunlight You are in our dreams at night You never really left us You just went out of sight.

Your laughter rings in our ears Our eyes still see you smile You never really left us.

You just stopped to rest awhile The loneliness without you The ache deep in our hearts We have all your memories With them we’ll never part For those who really loved you And think of you today You never really left us You are in our hearts to stay God has you in His arms We have you in our hearts.

Cheryl & Robb, Colette & Les, Karissa, Kyler, Taylor, Jayde & Jordyn

SEMENIUK, Josephine Your life was a precious gift of HOPE, STRENGTH and GRACE. We honour you, on this anniversary of you leaving us, for your simple elegance and courteous goodwill. Taking time to reflect on our Wife, Mother and Bapchee brings a special peace to our empty hearts today and everyday. Your love, endless creativity, values, courage and compassion, lives on within your families’ hearts and soul. Although our day to day lives have a void that can never be filled, we use the endless memories we all shared together to carry us forward. Your beautiful spirit has uniquely found a place within each of us and we use it to make our world a better place. What matters is not your memories but the memories that live on in those who you loved. We will always love and look “up” to you and know you are watching over us from a better place…

STAWNICHY, Ed July 4, 1943 – May 11, 2009 You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye You were gone before I knew it And only God knew why A million times I needed you A million times I cried If Love alone could have saved you You never would have died In Life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place That no one could ever fill It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with you The day God took you home.

I think of you every day, Ed. Love your wife, Jane and your furry buddy, Mickey.

MEGLEY, Alex March 20, 1926 - May 9, 2014 Missing You Always You never said I’m leaving You never said Goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place That only you can fill.

It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone.

A part of me went with you The day God took you home.

Sadly missed and loved by Jean, Sharon & Grant; Douglas & Kathy; Cheryl & Brad & grandchildren

WESLOSKY, Ed (Slim) June 5, 1926 - May 11, 2012 God saw you getting tired So He put His arms around you And Whispered “Come to Me” With tearful eyes we watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly.

We could not make you stay.

A golden hear stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best.

It’s lonesome here without you We miss every day.

Life doesn’t seem the same Since you have gone away.

When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper “Cheer Up and Carry On” Each time we see your picture you seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands, we’ll meet again someday!

KULMATYCKI, Steve Andrew In Loving Memory of Steve Andrew Kulmatycki August 18, 1942 - May 5, 2017 Loving brother, uncle, friend A good man died and we said goodbye On earth he touched so many lives A guardian sent to serve and protect Now with Angels wings, much deserved A good man died and so we cried Friends and family salute his life A man of courage who protected all He stood his ground when duty called A good man died we ask not why For we know he serves on the other side With heavy hearts we bow our heads We pay respect for the life he lived A good man died and we say goodbye On earth he touched so many lives A guardian sent to serve and protect Now with Angels wings, much deserved Always in our hearts, sisters Harriet and Loucette, brother in laws Don and Elo and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

GRABAS, Edna On May 1, 2019 Edna Grabas of Vegreville, formerly of Mannville, passed away at the age of 93 years. Edna is survived by her two daughters, Irene Gourlay (Don) and Linda (Jim) Nemirsky; six grandchildren, Pam (Jack), Charlene (Brandan), Candace (Justin), Colby (Ace), Tracy (Frank), and Joni; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; also numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Peter S.; parents, Jacob and Mary; daughter, Sherry; two grandsons, Chad and Justin; three brothers; and two sisters.

Divine Liturgy Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 5705-51 Street, Vegreville. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Mary Immaculate Hospital Foundation Recreation Program.

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KAMINSKY, Mavis (BOTTORFF) On April 30, 2019 Mavis Kaminsky of Innisfree passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years. Mavis is survived by one daughter, Koreen (Dan) Wincentaylo; three grandchildren, Krystal (Mar) Missa, Krystina Wincentaylo, and Candace Kaminsky; three greatgrandchildren, Kalea Missa, Mila Missa and Maxim Missa; one sister and two brothers, Donna Baker (Harvey), Brian (Faye) Bottorff and Wade (Joan) Bottorff. Predeceased by her husband, Borden; sons, Douglas and Roderick; and parents, Edna and Floyd.

Memorial service Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Innisfree Rec Centre, Innisfree. Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Innisfree Library or a charity of one’s choice.

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PRIOR, Marsha Jacqueline A Beloved Mother and Grandmother You may not be with us anymore, but our love for you will never die. We miss you Mom. You will always be missed and never forgotten.

Marsha Jacqueline Prior, 67, of Vegreville, Alberta, formerly of Toronto, Ont., died peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2019, at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. Born December 15, 1951, in Toronto, Ont., she is predeceased by her father and sister, Sylvia from Ontario. Her surviving family include her mother Barbara J. Chapman and her three loving children, Melissa (Darrell) J. Korop, Allan D. Guinup and Derek (Kristin) L. Guinup; and granddaughters Trinity, Freya, Klowey; grandson Rylin; and many other family members around Alberta and Ontario.

Marsha was a kind hearted soul, whom loved her family and close friends. She took many trips, one which lead her to Jasper even if the train ride took 12 hours to wait for. Just so she could enjoy the scenery of the breath taking mountains and fresh air. She would often enjoy family time even if it was hours away. Seeing her children become and what precious gifts they have brought into this world was the best joy she could have hoped for.

Private services and burial will be held at later date. The family wishes to thank those who have extended emotional support for Marsha during her final months, weeks, and days.

There are Angels God puts on this Earth Who care for us and guide us.

You can feel their love and gentleness as they walk through life beside us.

They do great things for us every day they whisper in our ears, they even hold us in their hearts when we are filled with all our fears.

They are always there to give a hug and try to make us smile.

They treat us with respect and love, they treat us like their child.

God blessed me with an Angel, I’m proud to call my own.

She’s been with me throughout my life, been with me as I’ve grown.

She’s guided me the best she can, she’s taught me like no other, and I’m thankful I’m the lucky one who get’s to call her... MOTHER Kathleen J. Shields To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-0603-5800

DZIWENKO, Sophie July 4, 1930 – May 2, 2019 It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Sophie, Dziwenko, of Vegreville, Alberta at the age of 88 years.Sophie will be dearly missed by two sisters Albina Krause and Victoria (Ed) Tomusiak; brother-inlaw Nick Fedun; sister-in-law Vicky Stokowski; along with numerous loving family members and friends.

Sophie was predeceased by her husband Leo in 1991; children Karen and Dale in 1974; parents Kazimir and Pearl Stokowski; brother Frank Stokowski; sister Adeline Fedun.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin Of Tours Roman Catholic Church (5437-43 St.) in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Luan Vu as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Arthritis Society c/o 10109-106 St NW.,Edmonton, AB.,T5J 3L7).”

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HORN, HUBERT KARL January 22, 1955 – May 1, 2019 On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Hubert Karl Horn of Hairy Hill, Alberta passed away with his family at his side, at the age of 64 years.

Hubert will be remembered by his family, children Kimberley (William) Lampi and their children Samantha and Mathew; Cory (Megan) Horn and their daughter Charlotte; and Ryan Horn; his mother Julia; siblings Barb (Tom) Fraser, Peter Horn, Connie Horn, Britta Horn, Dean (Vickie) Horn, Brian Horn and Deana Horn; Aunt Elsa; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Hubert was predeceased by his father Erhard; brother Norbert Horn; Uncle Peter.

My father was a very hard-working man, who worked on machinery and trucked his whole life. He was never lazy and he did any yard work that needed to get done.

He was always in the garden and in the yard. He loved fishing and travelling and was an avid animal lover. My dad was a very outgoing person who made friends wherever he went, and he will be forever missed.

Cremation has taken place. Inurnment to take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to “Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.”

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CARD OF THANKS

FODCHUK The family of the late Alice Fodchuk wish to send a heartfelt thank you to all the friends and relatives for their prayers and messages of sympathy during our time of sorrow.

Thank you to Reverend Woodall for the wonderful graveside service.

Thank you to Gordon and Patricia from Autumn Rose for their compassionate and professional service.

We thank Diane Fausak for the delicious lunch.

We also want to thank the staff at Heritage House for the care given to her.

Orest, Beverly, Barbara, Jo-anne & Lorna

Derwent Golden Age Club Perogy Supper

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Derwent and area community enjoyed an evening of merriment and good food at the first-ever Golden Age Club perogy dinner fundraiser at the Derwent Community Centre on Saturday, April 27th.

The Derwent Golden Age Club president Karen Romaniuk said that for a brand-new event, they pulled it off better than they could have imagined.

“We’ve already had a great turnout from the community, and we’ve only just started!” Romaniuk gestured to the crowded Community Centre basement, filled with dinner guests.

In the kitchen, the ladies and gentle-

men who volunteered their time to help out were hard at work all evening to make sure the serving dishes stayed full.

Upstairs, a live and silent auction awaited, with donated items from the community in order to help raise money for the Golden Age Club.

In response to the community support, Romaniuk said, “Volunteers from the Golden Age Club and the general community have been working hard to hand-make all this food for the dinner, and we’re all really glad to see it go so well,” she continued, “The Club is for more than just seniors – it’s something that’s available to the whole community and it’s great to see people coming out to support it.”

Correction – Beauvallon Gospel Concert

The choir who performed this year at the Beauvallon Spring Gospel Concert covered in last week’s paper was not the Elk Point choir, but the Saint Paul Choir “Les Musicos. This was brought to our attention by the choir director of Les Musicos, Don Buryn. Thank you Don.

Blazing Badminton Success for Saint Mary’s Athletes

Saint Mary’s Catholic High School Submitted St Mary’s Senior High Badminton team had a tremendous performance this season. On April 24th, St. Mary’s team accumulating 23 medals to win the league banner at the League 5 Tournament, a tournament that hosted several schools in the local area. Jade Lakusta & Jesse Daskaluk won bronze in Intermediate Mixed Doubles, Esha Bhantooa & Jonathan Baldwin won silver in Junior Mixed Doubles, Ty & Harrison Paulichuk won gold Senior Boys Doubles, Ben & Sam Nawrot won gold in Intermediate Boys Doubles, Owen Baxandall & Brenden Shapka won gold in Junior Boys Doubles, Carter Legan & Reeve Kobbero won silver in Junior Boys Doubles, Marissa Kobelsky & Tezra Dubuc won silver in Senior Girls Doubles, Sammy Abbott & Hailey Nichol won gold in Junior Girls Doubles, Brandon Lamash won gold in

Senior Boys Singles, Andy Kozicki won silver in Senior Boys Singles, Alexis Douglas-Krill won gold in Senior Girls Singles, Sloane Cannan won silver in Senior Girls Singles, Nicole Durrer won gold in Intermediate Girls Singles, Alexis Salsbury won bronze in Intermediate Girls Singles, and John Michael Lloyd won gold in Intermediate Boys Singles .

The team continued on to the Zone Championships hosted in St Paul on April 29th. They won 6 medals to capture the Zone banner for the second year in a row. Sloane Cannan won bronze in Senior Girls Singles, Ben and Sam Nawrot won bronze in Intermediate Boys Doubles, and Hailey Nichol & Sammy Abbott won silver in Junior Girls Doubles.

Congratulations to Alexis Douglas-Krill who won silver in Senior Girls Singles and has advanced to the Provincial Championship in Calgary on May 3rd and 4th.

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Lamont Bullorama Supreme Raises the Stakes Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Lamont Bullorama Supreme returned to the Conrad Schinkinger Memorial Grounds for the 26th year this Saturday, May 4th with bull-riding action, plenty of dust, and much excitement from the cowboys and girls in the crowd.

Even with the slightly raised prices of $25 Adult, $15 Youth, and Under 6 Free, the bullorama had no problem selling tickets and filling the bleachers.

While the crowd felt some degree of excitement, the bull riders were – often literally – on the edge of their seats as the winner of the event stood to win $8000.00 and double points for the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) finals.

In the Long Round, though many tried and some rode as long as 7+ seconds, only two cowboys held on for the full 8 seconds.

Marcos Gloria from Central de Minas, MG, Brazil moved on to the Short Round in first place with 84 points and

$1,170.00 200 in his pocket, after a wild ride on Vold Rodeo Canada’s tough bull Whiskey Muscles.

After a 82.5 point ride on Vold’s Spy Hill, Tim Lipsett Lumsden also moved onto the championship round, with $957.00 in prize money.

A few extra cowboys were allowed to ride in the Short Round to help bring up the stakes. After 10 fast rounds in the pen, Marcos Gloria prevailed as the winner of the 2019 Lamont Bullorama, for a grand total of 172 points and $4,860.00 to take home.

In 2nd, Saskatchewan cowboy Tim Lipsett fought hard in the short round and was able to take home prizes of 166.5 $3,582.00. Following behind him in 3rd, Warlen Aquino of Itabirinha, MG, Brazil finished with 87 points and $1,492.00 of prizes.

The Dance in the Dirt for spectators and cowboys alike began at 9 pm with special guest Ben Chase, brought back for more musical performances after last year’s rodeo dance in Lamont.

Another Medal for St. Mary’s Saint Mary’s High School Submitted Alexis Douglas-Krill from St. Mary’s Catholic School won the Bronze medal in Category B at this weekend’s Provincial Badminton Competition held in Calgary.

Alexis had an extremely competitive round-robin competition Friday as all four members of her pool eventually competed in the medal rounds on Saturday with three of them earning medals (two in Category A & two in Category B). On Saturday, Alexis won her quarterfinal game in two sets

straight, but lost her semi-final game in the third set to the eventual Category B gold medalist from Fort Saskatchewan High School. Alexis quickly refocused for the bronze medal game and won it in two sets. Congratulations again to Alexis for your incredible accomplishment and for representing your town and school with dedication and sportsmanship.

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Vegreville Composite Athletics Adrienne Mills Junior High Athletic Director – Vegreville Composite High School Vegreville Composite Cougars have been busy since Spring Break! Junior and Senior High badminton ran throughout the month of April, as well as Junior High Handball.

In badminton action, the Junior High team hosted a tournament April 6th, attended by St. Mary’s, Two Hills, New Sarepta, Andrew and Lamont. Then April 13th and 27th, the team competed in Fultonvale, in preparation for the EIPS Finals on April 30th. Players showed great sportsmanship and skill- and came away

with some hardware. Leslie K won silver in Jr Girls singles, Caitlyn Q won silver in Sr girls singles, Dylan and Roan took bronze in Sr Boys doubles, and Teegan and Krystin won silver in Jr Girls doubles.

Coach Shelby Klotz is very proud of the successful season.

Coach Ben Sager had a strong turnout for Senior High Badminton, with 16 of 30 athletes advancing from League play held at VCHS, to Zones in St. Paul. Great season, Cougars!

Handball is still quite new to Vegreville Composite, and in just its second year, has experienced some tremendous success!

VCHS fielded two Junior B Handball teams

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(grades 7 and 8). During the month of April, they practiced and competed in the EIPS League. Provincials were held in Sherwood Park May 2nd-4th, with more than 50 teams in attendance. Both teams returned with provincial medals- the girls won the bronze, and the boys lost a close final match to bring home the silver. What an incredible season! Thank-you to Coaches Sturrock and Bennett for all your hard work.

Coming up: Vegreville Composite will host the Small School EIPS Track Meet May 14th. As well, spring 6-Man Football kicks off this week!

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Nick Sidor’s 103 Years of Good Living Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Resident of Vegreville Manor since November 2018, Nick Sidor will be 103 years old on May 14, 2019.

Nick credited living to be 103 to the garden he grew which was totally organically grown because he never sprayed or used fertilizer on it. Nick also said he never ate sugar and if he wanted something sweet, he ate honey from the honey bees he kept since 1929.

Personally, I believe Nick lived a long time because he kept busy and loves reading; especially newspapers, as well, Nick can read, write, and speak Ukrainian fluently.

Nick said his father came from the Ukraine but Nick himself was registered to have been born at Soda Lake (a country post office) which is

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south of Willington.

Nick grew-up on a farm in the Norma hamlet area (Spring Creek’s Post Office). Nick had three brothers and four sisters. They grew-up poor but Nick said they had so much food from growing up on the farm that they never were deprived.

It didn’t matter that they never had any toys because they made their own toys.

Nick’s earliest memory was when he was three years old during 1919 and he had the influenza that many people passed away from. “I remember it was in wintertime and we couldn’t get to the hospital or the doctor because there was a lot of snow and the roads were drifted.

We used electric oil during the influenza and we ran out of this.

So, we had no medication around and none of the electric oil left. I was choking and mom told my dad to go and get rooster’s feathers and get me some coal’s oil to help me breathe. Mom dipped the feathers into the coal’s oil and she put this into my mouth and I was eventually able to breathe and I got better.”

Nick had good parents who raised their children as Christians and taught them good morals.

Nick remembered his school years fondly as he did well in school where he was especially good in math. But he missed a lot of school because his dad had arthritis and Nick had to stay at home to help on the farm.

After he finished school, he continued to help his father on the farm. He never served during World War II because he was in a different category. This didn’t bother him because he felt the war and fighting in general is senseless.

Nick left the farm in 1939 where he helped his brother with his brother’s general store, pool room and post office. Eventually, his brother got married and had some children, so Nick took over these businesses.

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In 1947, Nick sold the store, bought some grain and land.

He volunteered to help the Ukrainian Orthodox Church at Luzan where he did a lot of work for the Recreation Centre which stood six miles from Willington.

Nick quit smoking in 1950 and he admitted he rarely drank in his life.

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Welcome Back RCMP Ponderings Sgt. Robert Daisly RCMP Ponderings – Two Hills Detachment After over fifteen years of policing in Manitoba, I have now arrived in Two Hills where I am the new Detachment Commander.

I’m excited to be here and look forward to meeting the people in the area. Of course, you may be less enthused about the meeting if it is because of your bad driving, so please drive safely!

Speeder of the month is a 54-year-old male from St. Paul. He was ticketed for driving 100km/h in a 60km/h zone and received a ticket for $357. That’s enough to buy a ticket to an Oilers playoff game….oh, never mind.

“Fraud of the month” is the Continuity Scam.

The name sounds pretty boring, but you’ll be pretty agitated if you fall for this one! Continuity scams often take place when someone who is on-line observes a pop-up or advertisement offering a free trial or free gift for completing a survey. You will be asked to provide a credit card to pay for shipping and handling, but hidden in the terms and conditions are fees associated to the offer, including overpriced monthly charges that are very difficult to cancel. Those “all-natural herbal male enhance-

ment products” or “free makeup just like Beyonce’s” or “all-new diets pills that will let you lose 20 pounds a week” are not real, but the costs associated with them are! You’ll get a package of a product that likely won’t work and charges to your credit card. The prices can vary from $1.99 to $1,000 and victims will continue to be charged until the company is contacted and services canceled. In addition, it is not uncommon for victims to be charged more than once per month by multiple different merchants. In order to stop the fraud, victims should contact the suspected company requesting a stop payment and keep records of all correspondence. Victims can also refuse delivery of goods and should contact their respective financial institution or credit card provider to request a charge back due to fraud. Visit http:// www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ index-eng.htm to learn about more scams.

One change that I’ve noticed already is that there seems to be a lot of property crime here.

A couple of days ago, a gentleman attended the office and showed us a video from his home security system. In the video, a young woman approaches a truck and tries the door. Finding it locked, she moved on the next vehicle and found it open. She spent some time going through the vehicle before moving out of the picture to continue her pilfering. The lesson here is that you are less likely to be victimized by thieves if you lock up your stuff.

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Spring Cleaning Lori Thickson Life’s Little Moments I don’t know if it’s being out here on the farm, or just having the peace and quiet to think un-interupted, but I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on my life lately.

Things from our life in Edmonton, our lives in Ontario (years ago), our daughter growing up and getting older, and other little tidbits that float in and out of my brain.

I’m an Empath, which means I feel others’ pain and emotions more than most do. I can truly empathize with people in my life.

That’s not always a good thing, believe me, but it does mean that I sometimes touch people more deeply than I would normally be able to. It also means I can relate more than most can. I don’t know everything, and I don’t claim to, nor am I perfect (far from it), but I genuinely care and when I ask to help someone, or they ask for my help, I give it with all my heart and everything I have.

That sometimes leaves me feeling drained and used, but at least I helped someone through a difficult time. All this gets stored in my memory, which sometimes gets too full and almost causes a physical sickness.

I guess maybe I’m doing a little “Spring Cleaning” of my brain/ memories. I think we should all do this once in a while. Give ourselves a chance to refresh, and make room for the new year to come. My good memories and treasures will always be with me, but some things are better let go of. That includes relationships with people that are not healthy for us anymore or situations that we probably shouldn’t have gotten into in the first place. I’m sure we all have a few of those in our lives. The hard part is letting go and doing what is best for ourselves. I know I have a difficult time doing that. Hopefully, this Spring will be different and I can let go of what I need to and truly start to enjoy this amazing life I’ve been given. I hope you Readers can to.

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Gas Line Break in Vegreville Halts Traffic

fic is being directed,” Chief Rowe explained. “This creates not only a hazard for the firefighters standing in the roadway to redirect them but everyone on the scene – including themselves – if they try to drive through. All drivers should try to remember that if they see emergency services blocking off the roadway, it’s because there is a danger on the other side.”

As always, people are reminded to respect the space of road workers and emergency personnel to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

The Wonder of Alice in Wonderland at PLC

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Around 75-100 customers of Atco customers were cut off from natural gas services after a gas line was hit during excavation for an Atco capital works project on May 6th, in Vegreville.

While these sorts of gas leaks are a fairly regular call for Atco, they can also cause serious explosion hazards, and an emergency alert was issued for the area.

The Vegreville Fire Department was also on-scene to divert traffic from the streets around the incident for a 1-block radius to help mitigate the hazard and remained there for approximately three hours.

The damage done to the area was minimal, as the pipe was small and the

response was fast enough to shut off the gas line and conduct some cleanup. The site was open again to traffic when the emergency alert was lifted before commuters took to the streets on Tuesday, May 7th, and the road construction continued that day as well. All natural gas services have been restored to Atco customers.

Chief Phil Rowe of the Vegreville Fire Department said that the main concern emergency personnel were faced with during their response to the emergency was the impatience of some drivers on the road.

“There are some people who will try to drive through wherever they think they see space, regardless of where traf-

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) was dotted with happy and excited children who were discovering or rediscovering the wonder of Alice in Wonderland as this fairy tale was the theme for the Hot Eats, Cool Story program at PLC on April 1.

The program started with supper where the children had a tea party

which had finger sandwiches, tea cookies, and juice.

After this, the children played the Drink Me, Eat Me game and Pin the Tail on the Chesire Cat game.

Community Programmer for PLC, Litania Holyk also read the children the story, Alice in Wonderland and the children were able to make their own Mad Hatter hats.

Children are playing the game, Eat Me, Drink Me. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

An Unexpected Donation FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS

Ducks Unlimited has been active within the community of Vegreville for over 30 years, wetland conservation being its fundraising goal. At the end of the evening of the recent Ducks Unlimited Country Carnival fundraiser, a plush eagle toy prize was left unclaimed. Marg Varga, a D.U. Committee member, decided to auction it off with the help of auctioneers Terry Cartier and Dale Menzak.

The Vegreville Food Bank was designated to be the recipient of the funds raised.

Adam Bilyk put forth the highest and most generous bid for $1000. The donation was given to the Elk Island Community Foundation ( EICF), who in turn forwards the funds to the Food Bank. The E.I.C.F. is a newly created foundation, with the intention to create a meaningful impact in the communities in the Elk Island region. The mission of E.I.C.F. is to promote and encourage community leadership by using resources available to helps groups and organizations in the Elk Island region. The Vegreville Ducks Unlimited committee wishes to thank all supporters and sponsors of the Carnival, especially this years extraordinary “fundraiser within a fundraiser”.

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A.L. Horton School Kindergarten Information Night Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A. L. Horton School’s Kindergarten offers numerous programs and ways in which professionals indicated will assist each child to reach their full potential academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.

The Kindergarten has Monday and Wednesday, alternative Friday, as well as, Tuesday and Thursday with alternative Friday days children can attend, and there is Kinder Care for the students who need this on the days off.

This school has a Ukrainian Bilingual program for kindergarten’s students which helps children learn the Ukrainian language, as well as, they gain appreciate for the culture and rich hands-on experiences.

Brand new this year is an optional program called

the Christian Ethnics which is an inter-denominational program similar to Sunday school programming or Vacation Bible School.

The Kindergarten teachers, Heather Lavergne and Kelsey Kisilevich spoke about the Kindergarten programs and were available to speak to any parent who wanted more information. The school’s community partners-Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) and Alberta Health Services discussed what they do to help out the children in various areas of their mental and physical health.

Parents were welcomed to ask questions and information packages were handed out. A school tour was also available.

People could also help themselves to many refreshments.

Parents listen to professionals speak about Kindergarten.

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Mental Health Week Challenge!

Kirstin McSween Coordinator – MHCB Vegreville

The Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program works to promote positive mental health in children, youth, and families and supports individuals in the community who work with children and youth. MHCB is based on research and best practice literature and operates under the view that mental health and emotional wellbeing can be developed, nurtured and

supported through promotion and prevention efforts.

Vegreville’s MHCB program works in all five local schools as a partnership between the Elk Island Public and Catholic school divisions. The MHCB Vegreville team consists of Kirstin McSween, McKenna Makowecki, and Shelane Williams, who serve the children and youth of the community by creating mental health programming throughout the school year and into the summer holidays.

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is being celebrated from May 6-13. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, and it impacts everyone. Our mental health affects how we think, feel and act and determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. This year we are organizing a self-care challenge for students and community members through our MHCB Facebook page.

Self-care is the ability to foster and maintain our own emotional, physical, and mental health. It is important to remember you cannot pour from an empty cup, which means you need to take care of yourselves in order to help others.

What are you doing to take care of yourself? We invite all Vegreville citizens to challenge their self-care. Visit our page on Facebook, @ MHCBVeg, to take part in the challenge and get inspired to engage in better self-care.

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Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers Year End Recital Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent With grace and incredible energy, Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers presented 2018-2019 Year End Recital on May 3 at Vegreville Social Centre.

Each dance piece’s made a smooth entrance as the dancers wowed the audience with the versatility of their performances where each dance set weaved pageantry from the Ukraine.

Curtis Zorniak was the emcee.

As always, the event closed with a

performance of hopak.

There was also a free door prize, raffle, and free refreshments.

Students who are graduating this year, Ben and Sam Nawrot, as well as, Doree Fradette were mentioned in this program.

This dance recital was made possible because of the dedication of the dance instructors, Kelsey Olijnyk and Murray Howell, all the dancer’s hard work and dedication during the year, sponsors, parents, volunteers and everyone who put in great effort to preserve the Ukrainian culture through dance.

The group K2 performs Poltavski Vizerunky.

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The group M1 performs Pershyi Tanets’.

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Four Generations of Bilyks Submitted Daniel holding his son Avery, Great Baba Anne Bilyk, Gido Joe Bilyk holding His granddaughter Kinsey.

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15th Annual Spring Home Business Trade Show Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The 15th Annual Spring Home Business Trade Show on April 27 at Vegreville Centennial Library was this type of trade show as people of all ages had an opportunity to purchase the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for their mothers or themselves in their own community.

As soon as people entered, they received a free ticket with a number and if they found an item on any of the tables which matched their number, they won this prize.

They could also help themselves to free refreshments and beverages.

The trade show featured 50 tables that were adorned with hand-crafted items, make-up, toys, soaps, jewelry, books, clothing, food, and many more items.

Eunice Watson from Edmonton was the vendor for ‘Embroider for You’ where she was selling custom embroi-

dery items she embroidered. Eunice proudly said her mother; Edna Seutter who is 93 did the crochet on the towels.

Brian Stefaniuk, a vendor for Rusty Nail Ranch who is from Hairy Hill said he did the leather work he was trying to sell as a hobby. He does a lot of custom work where if people want something with their name on it, he will create that.

Also available at this sale was AB Designs, Arbonne, Creative Chaos, Brillean, Discovery Toys, Epicure, Hooked on Me-Lures, Gold Canyon, Ida’s Sewing, Juice Plus, Lamplighter Books, Lovestruck, Soapery, Magnum 4 Peeler, Mary Kay, Miche, Mike the Finance Guy, Monat, My Little Sewing Projects, Norwex, Nutman, Pampered Chef, Pieces by Sharon, Rocky Mountain Grain Products, Scentsy, Stella and Dot, Stenia’s Kitchen, Sweet Legs, Thirty-One, Tupperware, Voxx Life, Watkins, and more.

People of all ages shop at the trade show.

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Vegreville Fun Run puts Fundraising in Action Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On the early morning of Sunday, April 28th, Pysanka Park in Vegreville was slowly building a crowd of runners of all ages who were signed up and ready for a morning workout to raise funds for the Vegreville Food Bank.

Vegreville and District Co-op, Skyline Greenhouse, Regent, Snap Fitness, 1,000 Kisses, Vegreville Natural Health Centre, and an anonymous bike donation all contributed prizes and necessities for the run. At the end of the 5-Km race, prizes were awarded for many different achievements, including 1st (youth runner,) 1st finished, and oldest participant.

The fastest youth runner, who was awarded the bicycle, was immediately excited, and shared with the event organizers that his bike had been broken several months ago and he had been begging his mom to get him a new one.

Though they couldn’t afford to budget the purchase of a brand-new bicycle at the moment, the mother had told him that as soon as possible, “the Lord would provide.”

He said that it was very fitting that he would receive the bicycle by donating time and energy to help those in need at the Foodbank.

Pastor Brad Dahr of the Vegreville Seventh Day Adventist Church, orga-

nizer of the event, said that they were happy to see so many people participate, especially given the chilly weather. “We just like to see people all here together to support their community,” he added.

About $1,400 were raised for the Foodbank through donations and registrations at the Fun Run.

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Mundare Community Garage Sale Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Saturday, May 4th, townsfolk in Mundare sought to declutter their homes with a town-wide garage sale. Either in their own yards and businesses or with colour-coordinated tables at the Recreation Centre, people kept their unwanted items on display throughout the day, and many pasesrby braved the

brisk wind to browse around the town.

A map with registered garage sales was available for shoppers at Stawnichy’s shop on Main Street, but there were many others who joined in the garagesaling fun without registering their sale on the map. Shoppers drove or walked up and down nearly every street to make sure they didn’t miss a thing.

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St. Mary’s Catholic High School Open House

Students participate in the A Rock Climbing Challenge.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Mary’s School is an inclusive, close-knit, and a faithbased learning school which offers a wide selection of academic and elective courses, as well as, extra-curricular programs for students in Grades seven to 12!

On April 25, St. Mary’s School Open House was offered for everyone to attend. This event featured teachers and students being event hosts where they gave people a tour of the school. Participants were able to be engaged in activities in each room while they had a chance to speak to the teachers.

There was a BINGO sheet they could fill out to win a prize.

Natalie Andrews and E. Veeneman were two students who took art this past semester. They said they did some string art, and a lot of other unique and fun art projects. They learned a lot of different art techniques which included watercolor and more.

The Food Lab had participants decorating cookies.

Social Studies and Outdoor Education teacher, Mr. LaRose was around to explain what these courses were all about.

The Assistant Principal, Mr. Walker was encouraging students to try out playing guitars in the common area.

Construction teacher, Mr. Miller gave the students a construction demo which they were able to participant in. Miller said in Jr. High, students will get an introduction to the basic tools. The number one focus is safety.

This course is about creating, starting again, and learning to embrace the failures and keep learning from them.

Science teacher, Mr. Manderson was offering demos on how liquid

nitrogen can create ice-cream while he also did a gummy bear experiment in the Science Lab. A Rock Climbing Challenge was offered in the Fitness Lab. There were athletic activities in the gym, a robotics demo in the Computer Lab, and a tour of the whole school.

People were also offered a free supper of BBQ hot-dogs with veggie snacks, and juice boxes.

Maya Labuschagne draws in the Art Room. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Students play the guitar in the Common Area. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)