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Ashley Bicknell, Grade One teacher waves to the families with students who were driving by. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent St. Martin’s School’s staff wanted to give their students a chance to connect in person with their teachers and other staff members by holding a special parade on May 6, Patricia Mayko, a float teacher, spearheaded the parade with the help of many staff members. Families with students drove by with fitting songs playing from
their vehicles. A few families rode their bicycles by the school while the staff waved and shouted, “I miss you,” and held up heartfelt and inspirational posters they made. As well, members of the Vegreville Fire Department and Community Peace Officers joined in as their special guests. “The parade yesterday was a great success. We decided to hold the parade after seeing similar
parades held in other communities on Facebook. My best estimation was about thirty cars. There were others that rode their bikes as well. We were excited to see our students again, and they were just as excited to see us. I personally didn’t realize how hard it would be to try and teach the students without them actually in front of me. The parade allowed us to connect with the students again,” Mayko said.
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RCMP files from May 4 - 10 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser May 4 11:32 – Members responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. The investigation determined that nothing criminal had taken place. Members mediated the situation. 12:12 – Report of a malfunctioning CN train crossing in Vegreville. The lights and crossing arms were activated. The call was forwarded to CN. 13:12 – Call regarding property that was removed from a rental location. The former tenant owed outstanding funds and agreed to leave an appliance as partial payment. They left with the appliance. This issue falls under the Landlord Tennant Act and must be addressed there. 13:44 – Traffic stop conducted for failing to signal. Investigation revealed that the driver was suspended provincially. The vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days. The driver was released roadside with documents for courts. 16:35 – Report of a suspicious vehicle pulling into the driveway of a residence. The male driver left when the complainant came out of the house to meet them. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. 17:50 – Report of three black vehicles speeding on Hwy 16. Two of the vehicles were stopped. One of the drivers was found to have outstanding warrants. The individual was arrested on the warrant and released with documents for court in Lloydminster. 18:38 – Rural property owner North of Vegreville reports that there are four teenagers shooting muskrats on their property. They asked the teens to leave and they went on their way. 19:47 – Report of theft of a truck from Rural Mundare. The owner followed the vehicle to a residence in the Town of Mundare. Members attended and found the vehicle at a residence of the subject of an earlier call. May 5 11:12 – Third-party report of spousal abuse. Members investigated and found no evidence of abuse and both parties did not indicate any issues. 14:28 – Call from EPS to locate an individual who’s cell phone was in this jurisdiction. The individual had left a note stating that they intended to harm themselves. Members located the individual parked in a rural area just off of Hwy 16. They transported the subject to the hospital for care.
18:00 – Members were looking for an individual wanted on warrants. They located the subject who was also in possession of suspected heroin (tests showed it contained fentanyl), weapons (knives), and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested, held a hearing with the JP, and later released with documents for court by the Justice of the Peace.
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03:41 – Suspicious car reported in Mundare. Newer white station wagon that was lowered. Members were in the area but patrols turned up negative. 08:13 – Report of a stolen purse that was left overnight in a vehicle. The credit card was later used that same day in the St. Paul area. St. Paul RCMP are assisting. 12:55 – Parent is reporting that their son left a bicycle on the patio and now it is missing. The bicycle is a light blue Mongoose brand. Under investigation.
provided the serial number to the trailer which was then searched on CPIC. The serial number was flagged. Vegreville Members were forwarded the file and it was determined that the trailer was reported stolen back in June of 2017 out of Barrhead. It contained generators and weapons reported in thefts from Barrhead and Mayerthorpe around the same time. Property to be returned to owners and the file will be investigated further. 13:57 – Report of theft of a catalytic converter from a school bus at the Mundare school. Under investigation. 18:50 – Multiple complaints about an erratic driver of a vehicle later located at 17:29 on the 10th.
May 8
09:25 – Report of a vehicle in a field North of Mundare partially burned. Members attended and determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Holden. Under investigation. 16:52 – Former employee of a Vegreville business uttered threats against former coworkers and management. The threats were witnessed and involved the threat of gun violence. Members located the individual and he was arrested, charged, and later released with multiple conditions. 20:18 – Vehicle stop for expired registration. The driver provided a false name which came back with warrants. The driver was not charged on the warrants but was charged with obstruction, driving without a license and no registration. The vehicle was towed and the driver released roadside.
May 9
17:03 – Report of a suspicious vehicle near TWP 524 & RR 164. The vehicle came on to a rural property and asked for fuel. The property rep declined. Members were able to locate the vehicle at the Mundare Esso waiting for someone to bring him money for fuel. Members determined he was actually out of fuel.
May 7
08:45 – Rural resident North of Mundare reported that garbage had been dumped on her property over the winter. Reporting for information purposes. 11:10 – Report that someone looking for a trailer to purchase via social media was contacted by an individual who stated they have a trailer for sale that was left for storage on their property 2 years earlier and was no in contact with the owner but did not receive any rent. The potential purchaser was
12:51 – Reports of a low flying helicopter around Vegreville. This is not a police matter and must be reported to NAV Canada.
May 10
17:29 – Traffic stop conducted for document check. It was determined that the driver was suspended. The driver was provided paperwork for court, released roadside and the vehicle was seized for 30 days.
During the week there were 74 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 1 animal strikes, and approximately 6 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.
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75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Memorialized Michelle Pinon News Advertiser May 8, 2020, was the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day which marked the official end of the Second World War in Europe. Terry Kuzyk, President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 in Vegreville, said it brought to an end almost six years of fighting on land, on sea, and in the air. “As a country of less than 12 million people, Canada contributed almost 1.1 million uniformed soldiers, sailors and airmen to the cause of victory. It came at the cost of over 45,000 killed and 55,000 wounded. Today with less than 40,000 of that 1.1 million left, it is likely to be the last significant milestone anniversary of that war which we can celebrate with our veterans. Their service and sacrifice made a substantial mark on the character of Canada and the results of their service are still evident today. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 salutes all of our remaining local veterans and thanks the families of all veterans for the service to Canada that was made during those years of war,” stated Kuzyk. One of those local veterans is Ellwood Hill. The 98-year-old, who currently resides at the Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, shared some of his wartime memories. Ellwood served from 1941-1945 with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and 23rd Field Ambulance. He was one of thousands of allied troops who took part in the June 6, 1944,
Ellwood poses for a photo with his daughter Grace and his son Don during Remebrance Day in Vermilion on Nov. 11, 2019. (Family of Ellwood Hill/Submitted)
D-Day invasion of Normandy on the coast of France. He served from 1941-1945 in the countries of France, Holland, Belgium and Germany. Ellwood received several commendations for his service, including a Voluntary Service Medal, the German Star, the Defense Medal, and he was “Knighted” to the French Lion of Honour, which is the highest French Order of Merit. As a medic, he saw much suffering, the dead and the dying, and did what he could to assist soldiers and civilians alike. He vividly recalled holding a man’s mangled arm while a doctor sawed it off, and then had to saw it off again, even shorter. Working behind the frontlines, he was often close to
bombs, artillery fire and small weapons. The Dutch people were starving to the point of eating tulips to survive. Ellwood on occasion shared his ration with children of the civilian casualties. Personally, he had many moments and times when he was “afraid and feared for his own survival,” but said his faith had bolstered him through those times. When he returned to Canada, he returned to his childhood home near Vermilion. Ellwood was raised on a farm 10 miles south of the community by Frank and Caroline Hill, along with two older brothers, (Mahan and Wendell) and two younger sisters, (Tunny and Velma). There he found his calling as a pastor. In 1948 he married his one true love, Doris. They forged a life together and
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How the World Turns Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Only the Green Party and the Bloc Québecois could turn a global pandemic into an attack on the petroleum industry. Last week, Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party proclaimed “oil is dead”. Her ally in anti-oil Party Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet agreed and went on to say “the tar sands are dead.” Anyone who is not living under a rock realizes that the petroleum industry is in crisis globally. Apparently, this is the perfect opportunity to kick an industry that is down. These two have not been shy about their disdain for the energy sector, but perhaps they should both take a lesson in economics. May’s Wikipedia page lists her occupations as politician, lawyer, and writer. Blanchet has a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology, worked as a teacher, and was a founder of an artist, disc and concert management firm, YFB Inc. Clearly, they skipped any classes involving economics or basic chemistry. On the first point, one of the foundations of macroeconomics is land or raw materials. You can’t make something out of nothing. Natural resources, raw materials, and energy sources, such as oil, gas, and coal are where everything starts. Add to that some labour, some physical capital such as tractors or drilling rigs, and good old entrepreneurship and you have what has been known for the better part of a century as
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the “Cobb-Douglas Production Function.” Without the raw materials, you have no starting point. Some also refer to the industries that start from natural resources as primary industries. Farming, fishing, logging, mining, energy all come from nature. Wealth is created in many ways, but it starts there. Secondary industry takes those natural resources once extracted and processes them to manufacture something. Third is the service industry where those who don’t extract or refine do their work. Ms. May and Mr. Blanchet also are weak in chemistry despite this being much simpler to see than economics. You can’t throw a stone without hitting something derived from the petrol-chemical industry or powered from fossil fuels. I’m not sure if they live in mud huts, but I’m positive that the cars they drive or the planes they fly in don’t run on sunshine and rainbows. Watching an episode of Breaking Bad would not qualify as a lesson in economics OR chemistry, but it would likely pro-
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Dear Arthur, Referencing your headline in the May 6, 2020 issue of The Advertiser: “Federal Government Ban on Military Assault Rifles Heavily Criticized”. I am not opposed to gun ownership. However, I am opposed to the cycle of para-militarization of citizens, criminals, and police. The arguments Michelle Pinon attributed to our MP, Ms. Stubbs, are simply the same tired deceptive arguments made by the US National Rifle Association. Some people, including yourself, have also criticized the manner in which the ban was announced without parliamentary debate. It’s not the first time changes to gun control have been announced this way. I agree with you. It was opportunistic. Necessarily so. Military assault weapons are designed for assault, not hunting, or controlling coyotes. Specifically, weaponizing our farms and communities in response to assault by criminals only ensures that rural crime becomes more violent. Gates and common-sense security are a better option. So is better police intelligence, response, and collaboration with citizens. I have seen when that fails and tactical squads are brought in. Paramilitary conduct intimidates all of us and damages community trust and confidence in our police. Trust is required to provide the security we need to do business, farm, and enjoy peaceful communities. Allowing military assault weapons into our communities is not a good idea, whether the effort to keep them out is opportunistic, easy or not. We must keep ourselves and our front-line police safe from assault with heavy weapons. Yours with respect. Peter Apedaile --------------------------------Thank you for your letter and sharing your views. As someone who lives in a rural area, I know you speak from the heart. Not everyone looks at this issue the same way, but we must be open to all views. - AB
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Local Resident Reignites Passion by Sewing Face Masks Michelle Pinon News Advertiser You never know what will spark ignite or reignite a person’s passion. For Two Hills area resident Nancy Mereska, the spark was a news article about health care workers in Portland, Oregon being asked to make their own masks because of supply shortages. Since Nancy already had a storehouse of fabric from years of sewing that she never thought she would use, she began thinking and decided to go online and find a pattern for fabric face masks. Shortly after, she shared that pattern, craftpassion.com, with readers of the Vegreville News Advertiser in the form of a letter to the editor. “I phoned a dear friend who lives in a senior’s apartment and asked her if she needed a mask. I also sewed a few and took them around to my neighbours. My friend referred me to the apartment manager who said it would be nice to have 100 masks for the seniors in the three buildings she manages. At first I was floored, but decided I can do this! Then I found out about how the staff at the Vegreville Handicap Association did not have proper protection. So, another one-hundred went under my sewing machine needle. My masks have gone to the Pediatric Oncology Unit of the U of A Hospital for parents of kids with cancer; to the Cross Cancer for nurses; and, to a very long list of individuals. I’ve made over 400 masks and distributed them mostly through the mail.” When Nancy was trying to fill those big orders she was sewing seven hours a day. “Now that spring work is here, I am dividing my time between my sewing room and outside work.
Sewing the masks got me through Easter when we could not have any company.” So far the biggest hitch for Nancy has been getting her hands on enough elastic to make the masks. While Nancy has placed two orders online, she has only received any of them to date. However, she is grateful for some donations from other people in the area. “I ran out of elastic fairly fast, but I had ordered from a fabric outlet in Quebec so I was sure it would come. It didn’t.” She made a public appeal through a couple of radio stations and then received many meters of fabric that were donated from as far as Edmonton, even Winfield. All of it had to be trimmed to the right size. “My husband helped trim many meters of elastic to 3/16th inch.” Nancy does not charge anything for her masks but does ask for a small reimbursement to help cover the costs of postage. “I know the price gouging that is going on with masks, and that’s just not my speed. I really appreciate the elastic that
was donated so this venture could go forward. I have had some great conversations with women and gotten to know a few over the phone so to speak.” Nancy said she will keep sewing masks as long as there is a need for them. For now, she will be dividing her time between sewing masks and gardening and is more than happy to be able to contribute her time and talents for people in need during the pandemic.
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90 Years Ago – May 14, 1930
Two men who did not see the wisdom of abiding by the doctor’s orders in the case of communicable diseases paid fines for breaking quarantine. One of these men even removed the placards placed on his house by the health office, while the other broke quarantine. They claimed that their children did not have scarlet fever, that the doctor did not know what he was talking about. However the cadi decided that the doctor did know of what he spoke and fined one of the men twenty-five dollars and the other thirty dollars.
75 Years Ago – May 16, 1945
Much interest is being shown in the proposed plan for a two room structure to be built on the local school grounds. Innisfree’s school rooms have suffered wartime crowding during the past term and two additional rooms are urgently needed. In the graduating list for the recent convocation at the University of Alberta, one of our local boys, namely, Maxwell Tuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tuck of Lavoy, was awarded the degree of Master of Science in chemical engineering. Dr. R.P. Vivian, Ontario Minister of Health, told the third annual conference of the baking industry of Canada, which was held in Toronto, that Canada’s bakers had successfully filled the bread needs of the people despite wartime shortages of labor and sufficient ingredients. Synthetic rubber exceeds natural rubber in its ability to withstand extreme cold without stiffening. This makes its use more valuable in the flexible fittings of high-altitude planes. Civilian shortage of pocket knives is accounted for by the heavy demand for knives of all types by the armed forces. For every five knives that came to Canada for the US before the war only one comes into the country today. A new and revolutionary weed killer, which kills weeds while leaving grass and cereal crops unharmed has been discovered by research scientists in the United Kingdom. The weed killer, which is known as Methoxone, is now being tried out on a nationwide basis. An outstanding factor in this remarkable discovery is that weeds can be eliminated in the early stages of growth so that they have no chance to rob the crop of the food available in the soil.
50 Years Ago – May 14, 1970
105 kiddies registered for Pedal Pushers at the Recreation Centre. These children learned how to ride bicycles safely, traffic rules and minor bicycle maintenance. The stocking of game fish in the local Elks Fishing Pond and smaller lakes in the Vegreville vicinity was completed by the Fish and Wildlife Division of the Department of Lands and Forests. 1775 fish were planted in the fishing pond here made up of 900 pike and 875 perch. Terry James is in Ottawa this week attending the annual Rotary sponsored “Adventures in Citizenship”. Each year the Rotary Club of Ottawa sponsors the adventure for capable students selected all across Canada. Terry is a Grade 11 student at the Vegreville Composite High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan James. Fishing at the Elks Pond in Vegreville is restricted to children 16 years and under and to adults 65 years and over and to invalids, for the season. Jaycee Francis Schulte was presented with his J.C.I. Senator Membership on May 5th, 1970 for his outstanding contributions to the Vegreville Jaycees. This is the most highly regarded membership within the J.C.I. organization and entitles Mr. Schulte to all privileges as a live member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
25 Years Ago - May 16, 1995
Vegreville property owners will see no change to their tax bills this year, despite a drop in school levies. The town decided to take the education savings and apply them to the municipal side. Local non-profit organizations will get rent discounts for the Social Centre. Vegreville town council passed the rental fee structure at its meeting. The cost for renting both hall A and B will drop $150 (40 per cent) to $224.50 for Sunday through Friday for nonprofit groups. The fee for Saturdays in non-prime time (October through April) will be $385, a discount of $150. or 28 per cent. Vegreville’s new fire chief is settling into his new duties. Dale Lefebvre, who was appointed chief last month, plans few change for the department. “We have some standard procedures now,” says Lefebvre. “(Former chief) Albert Roach introduced a more formal system of procedures when he was here. They work well and I see little reason to change them.” Rhonda Hayduk of the Vegreville Kinette Club was on hand to raise the Canadian Flag up the pole at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre during raise the flag ceremonies. She was accompanied by VCJSHS principal Bob Wilson.
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Surrender Your Civil Rights? There’s an app for that Doug Firby Troy Media Publisher
Governments are run by politicians and bureaucrats who think they can manage our affairs better than we can alone. Sometimes they’re right, if you think about something like pooling our tax dollars to build roads we can all use or building a health-care system accessible to all. But sometimes they’re wrong. They’re particularly wrong when they begin to overreach and micromanage aspects of our lives that they don’t really need to. The first Prime Minister Trudeau – Pierre Elliott – had it right when he declared a half century ago, “There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation.” But with a pandemic not yet brought to heel, is there a place for the state in our parks? Or our smart phones? I’m not so sure. There are reports of hundreds of charges being laid across the country against people who don’t follow social distancing rules – with fines as big as $1,200. The cities include Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Regina, Calgary and even the little town of Cochrane in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Neighbours have been known to rat out others on their street who in their view aren’t following the rules. Could there be some spiteful quarrel behind some of these reports? This aggressive enforcement is happening even though the actual rules for social distancing are vague and confusing. Looking at some of the examples, I wonder why I haven’t been nabbed for standing in line outside my local Canadian Tire. Even more troubling, however, is the introduction of a “tracing app” in Alberta. If you voluntarily install it on your phone, you will be contacted if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or if you’ve exposed others. This ABTraceTogether uses your phone’s Bluetooth to keep
an anonymous log of other app users you’ve been in close contact with, the provincial government states. Is it just me, or is there not something absolutely chilling about such an initiative? If I were to use this app, I will have not only invited the state into my bedroom, but also my bathroom, car and just about any other place my ever-present mobile phone travels with me. Can we really believe that the use of such data will be totally benign? Of course, the state isn’t the first to seek such intrusion. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg figured out years ago how to get the Trojan horse through our privacy gates. Social media has shown us that people around the world are prepared to blithely surrender details of themselves, their lives and their friends in exchange for the buzz of seeing themselves on Facebook and Instagram. In times of crisis, people seem excessively willing to put their trust in institutions. After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, for example, not just the people of the United States but also many people around the world were convinced that the U.S. was justified in starting a war in Iraq to bring down Saddam Hussein. History has shown how wrong-headed that strategy was. And yet, at the time, many of us trusted those leaders. Today, we’re scared because the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world. Many of us know someone who has been affected by it, or even died, and we’re ready to take whatever action we need to stop its spread. Some of us are even prepared to put our civil rights on the shelf. Such malleability of citizens makes this an even more dangerous time. Like the original income tax – which was billed as a temporary measure to fund the expenses of the First World War – the ability to install an app on your phone to track your contacts and activity is voluntary and temporary now, but one day could well be permanent and mandatory. Canadians are willing to co-operate and take
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AFSC says Potential Claims of Unharvested Acres Could Exceed One Million
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, (AFSC), stands ready to help producers as they move into the 2020 crop year. Jerry Bouma, Interim Chief Executive Officer, said the number one priority is the large range of potential claims on over one million acres of unharvested acres. “Our adjusters have been working hard, and we’ve geographically moved them to meet peak needs. We’ve assigned the majority of cases received to our adjusters and expect to have the bulk of outstanding inspections and wildlife claims completed this week, weather pending,” shared Jerry Bouma, Interim Chief Executive Officer. “We offer a unique set of financial products and services. If there was
ever a need for AFSC’s role and mandate, that time is now upon us,” explained Bouma. “AFSC has simplified operations to maximize the efficiency of its claims process. Our goal is to have minimal disruption to farmers this season.” AFSC Communications Specialist Kaelyn Gillard said for the 2019 crop year there were 3,250 clients who had crop that was not harvested, either unable to harvest or abandoned because there was no value to the crop. She went on to say, “Areas throughout Alberta experienced unharvested acres, primarily in the central and northern areas of the province. Near Vegreville, around 62,636 acres were reported unharvested last fall. Right now we are primarily dealing with yield assessments for the unharvested acres, as well as wildlife claims
for the crops that were left out over winter. For the fall/winter inspection, we have received 2,287 claims, of those claims 2,198 are complete or withdrawn. For spring wildlife and preharvest inspections (which are needed before spring seeding can occur in spring) we have received 1,447 requests since April 1 and are estimating that 1,023 are complete as of May 8. In response to the challenges of unharvested acres we extended the period of insurance past November 30,
2019. With this extension, the period of insurance ends: •when the crop is harvested, •when the unharvested acres are released by AFSC after a pre-harvest inspection, or •June 15, 2020, whichever occurs earliest. This extension offers producers continued coverage on their insured unharvested crops until harvest can be completed this spring.”
Surrender Your Civil Rights?- CONTINUED from PAGE 6 reasonable measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Doing so, however, should not mean they have to forgo their fundamental rights – and especially the right not to have the state know your every move. Let’s not allow our fear of the pandemic drive us to make decisions that insidiously erode human rights that our forebears fought so hard to gain.
Each of us needs to be aware that saying no to state intrusion isn’t a crime. On the contrary, it’s the right thing to do.
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Spring Harvest Nothing New for Local Farmers
Works crews of Gerald Woycheshyn were busy harvesting crops May 7 in the Vegreville and Warwick areas. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Seasonably warm temperatures the last couple of weeks has allowed local farmers to get into the fields to harvest their 2019 crops. While it may seem a little unusual to some people, Warwick area farmer Gerald Woycheshyn said he has harvested in Spring many times. In fact, Woycheshyn said this is the fourth year in a row he has harvested crops in the Spring. Part of his crew was
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spotted working five kilometers west of Vegreville Thursday afternoon. Plumes of dust were clearly visible from Highway 16. Supper trays were being distributed shortly after 5 pm to the employees, 22 in all, who were scattered throughout the area. As of May 6, Woycheshyn said he had harvested around 13,000 out of a total of 22,000 acres that he farms. Woycheshyn has been farming since 1976 when he started off with a quarter section, (360 acres) of land.
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Agriculture Aid Package Falls Short Michelle Pinon News Advertiser While the federal government’s new $252 million aid package for agricultural producers and food processors was seen as a good step, a leading industry association said it falls “woefully” short in addressing the needs of agri-foods mounting financial losses. The original ask by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, (CFA) was $2.6 billion. The CFA, which represents approximately 200,000 farm families, says members are facing overwhelming challenges including: massive labour shortages, reduced processing plant capacity, increased operational costs, and the loss of the food service industry market. Mary Robinson, President of the CFA, stated, “with such huge uncertainty in our sector and a lack of a firm financial backstop, in essence we are asking our farmers to put themselves and their farms at risk to grow food for Canada. Many farmers are facing the reality that these risks are too great, and are having to modify their food production plans. As a country we cannot allow this to happen.” The CFA is worried that the government’s position on using existing Business Risk Management Programs such as AgriStability, before rolling out additional funds will result in support arriving too late to make a substantial and positive impact on domestic food security. “These programs already had gaps
and inequities in coverage between commodities, and this approach guarantees commodities that fall within those gaps with be hit hard, with some never recovering. We understand that we aren’t the only ones asking for help right now. Many sectors and industries are in desperate need of support. However, after healthcare, there is nothing more important for Canada during this pandemic than domestic food security.” Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs said, “Tuesday’s federal Agriculture announcement of $252 million was shocking, especially when you consider that the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s ask was $2.6 billion in order to appropriately address the sector crisis. It is not surprising that the response received from Mary Robinson, CFA president was, “If your house was burning down and I offered a bucket of water to put it out you’d probably have an issue”. I find it even more galling that the Liberals claimed to be bringing forward specific measures to support producers and farmers in response to the pandemic, but most of the funding isn’t new - it was already budgeted in existing programs. I have heard from farmers throughout Lakeland that are struggling and frustrated because they have been unable to qualify for many of the previously announced Federal programs like CEBA, due to payroll eligibility restric-
tions resulting in inability to access relief both as individual employees and on the business side. And now when they finally receive this overdue, inadequately funded sector relief announcement; it includes both recycled previous funding and does not provide measurable assistance to the actual producer with 30% of funding being allocated to the processing sector. Canadian farmers and ranchers deserve better.” Agriculture Aid Package - CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Steps to Ensure Small Businesses Succeed Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There are strategies, steps, and processes to help your small business succeed. Brad Gara, General Manager from Community Futures Elk Island Region (CFER) asked the staff at the CFEIR what these are, and their reply was, “The first step when thinking about starting a business is to evaluate yourself. Why do I want to start a business? Is this a life-
style for me? What are my skills? Know your strengths and your weaknesses. You want to start a business that caters to your strengths. This knowledge will make you happier and your chances of success greater. This step is crucial and often forgotten. The first stop would be Community Futures Elk Island Region. We offer business training, consulting, and financing for those who are interested in starting or expanding a small business.” Gara went on to say if you can find a mentor in the industry you’ll be entering there is no better market research tool then this. They will have firsthand knowledge of the industry as a whole, trends, marketing, clients, cash, flow knowledge, and more. ”Even if it is someone who is not in your industry, having a mentor to guide you along the way will help you work smarter, not harder, learning from past mistakes and bouncing ideas off someone. Being around other, more experienced entrepreneurs will inspire you and help you achieve your goals.” Gara and the staff at CFER said if you want to succeed you must be flexible and open-minded, open your networks up, always review and adapt your business plan as well as your cash. Gara mentioned some of the challenges businesses face, everything from keeping up with marketing and the rapid changes ineffective marketing, honing in on your target audience and reaching them in a personal way that speaks to them, forever changing environments that are out of their control, money management, business owner fatigue, and owner dependant. The best way for businesses to compete according to CFER is you must find your uniqueness. “By unique I
do not mean that no one else offers what you offer. It means positioning yourself as being different from them. Think Tim Hortons and Starbucks both offer coffee but position themselves differently in the
marketplace. Your uniqueness is what will make you stand out in the sea of sameness. Instead of striving to be better than, strive to be different than. Customers will not come to you; you must go to them. Get to know your customers (target market) habits, where they work, where they play, where they shop, how they find things, what interests they have, etc. and be there. You can build your marketing plan based on the answers to these questions. This also applies to how you would network within your community. Be where your customers are. “To retain customers, develop a loyalty plan, and have your employees know this plan thoroughly. A loyalty plan is more than having a punch card. It also would include how the customers’ experience is from the marketing throughout the sales process to the moment they exit the door and continue with some follow-up process as well. Depending on your industry and business all of this may not be feasible, but for most small businesses it would be. Unless you are a bargain shop, experience means more to the majority of consumers than price does. Make them feel special, give them an experience.
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Consumers are increasingly interested in buying local, and farmers’ markets have multiplied in cities and towns as a result. Here’s why growers and producers should consider becoming market vendors. 1. More revenue By selling directly to consumers, you skip the middleman and pocket all of the profits. In addition, you get to set your own prices and save on shipping and packaging costs. 2. More flexibility Most farmers’ markets don’t restrict the quantity of goods their vendors must offer, meaning you can simply sell what you grow. This is great for small operations that can’t meet supermarket minimums, new producers and producers transitioning to different crops. 3. More convenience Hard-to-market crops like heirThe cost for a business to retain customers over attracting new ones is substantially less. “Then retaining employees is also extremely important for a small business. It can be costly to hire and retrain new employees, both money and time. Happy employees help businesses thrive. High turnover is stressful for the rest of your team. This stress is not only felt by the team but also trickles down to the consumer and affecting the overall experience. There is a costly risk of loss of sales and customers (new and loyal). It is hard to build a business culture which creates happy employees with a team that is constantly revolving,” Gala said.
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Agriculture Funding Announcement Falls Short Canadian Chamber of Commerce Submitted (OTTAWA, ON) – May 5, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Hon. Perrin Beatty, OC, OC, issued the following statement regarding new support for the agriculture and agri-food sector announced today: “While agricultural businesses work tirelessly to ensure that Canadians continue to see their store shelves stocked, producers and processors alike are increasingly concerned about the impacts of COVID19 on Canada’s supply chains. According to the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, one-quarter of agricultural businesses report highly-disrupted supply chains, compared to the national average of 15.8%. “The supports announced today are a first step, but they fall short of what the sector needs and will lead to delays in the ability of agriculture firms to
address the impacts of COVID-19. The sector will inevitably require more assistance in the future, and many businesses will suffer in the interim. “According to the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, almost 40% of agriculture and agri-foodrelated businesses have seen a significant drop in
demand for their goods and services that jeopardizes their ability to remain open. “About one-third of businesses in the sector have reported that they can only last for up to two months without revenues before their businesses begin to fail. This will create significant challenges for a sector where many firms operate on razor-thin profit margins. “At the same time, agricultural and agri-food busi-
Eco Shopping is good for Small Businesses Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Shopping at local small businesses helps people save money while it can be beneficial to the environment in several ways. The obvious way is people can walk or bike to a local business. This saves money and time from having to travel to a city. In turn, traveling less also aids in environment stewardship because it reduces air pollution and cuts back on greenhouse gas emissions. Sometimes, you help out local farmers this way. As well, if you support your local
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businesses, they will be able to hire enough employees and local residents so they won’t have to drive out of town to obtain employment. Also, people seldom consider when you buy items online, as well as, not helping out local businesses; you put stress on the environment by having extra items needing to be shipped out. While if you buy from a local business, they usually already have the product in stock. If you buy groceries from a small business, you make them have a lot less food waste which is also good for the eco-system.
Hence, all things considered, it’s wise to shop at all the small businesses your community offers, and take a step in making a good environment for yourself and future generations you paid. Getting your reporting right can help you avoid interest and penalties later. Small business owners or selfemployed individuals who need help understanding their tax obligations can ask for a free visit from a CRA Liaison Officer at: Canada.ca/cra-liaison-officer. For more information about tax considerations when working in the sharing economy, visit Canada. ca/taxes-sharing-economy.
nesses need more support to address the seasonal nature of the industry. Many existing programs, such as the wage subsidy, are only applicable until June. More assistance will be needed over the coming months for an industry that conducts most of its business during the summer and fall.
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Vegreville Lions Club Launches Community Project Vegreville Lions Club Submitted
Tingley’s Harvest Center representatives from left to right are Dean Graham, Shane Cartier, and Mark Kulak. (Vegreville Lions Club/Submitted Photo)
Noah Bilyk from Easy B’S Applicators holds up a sponsorship sign. (Vegreville Lions Club/Submitted Photo)
Randy Metrunec, General Manager of Webb’s Machinery, holds up a sign while Equipment Operator Jacob Krahn keeps busy in the field. (Vegreville Lions Club/Submitted Photo)
An exciting new community project by the Vegreville Lions Club is underway. Details are being kept under wraps for now, however, an article will be forthcoming shortly revealing specifics about the project. Vegreville Lions Club - CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Homestead Lodge Residents Making Ear Savers for Frontline Workers Cxene Brooks Homestead Lodge Activity Co-ordinator This past week, residents from The Homestead Lodge started a big project, intended to help front line workers during this pandemic. They’ve collected yarn and buttons and have crocheted ear savers, which are meant to protect the skin on the backs of ears from the elastics on the masks. They have already outfitted our staff here at the Lodge and are making much more for the hospital, EMTs, paramedics, and any-
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one else who would need one. Homestead Lodge has been on lockdown since March 15th, but the residents are taking it all in stride, and are happy to assist in any way they can. As t hei r A c t i v it y Coordinator, I am super proud of their desire to help, as well as the energy they’ve been putting into this project. We have the mo st a m a z i ng Residents here! Homestead Lodge residents crochet ear savers for staff and other frontline workers. (Homestead Lodge/ Submitted Photo)
To the many hardworking people who make my life great. My agricultural friends, our quiet heroes! As I start my day with apple or orange juice. Then my cereal which is usually rolled oats or Sunny Boy, with yellow sugar and milk, and bread with butter and a friend’s homemade jam, and coffee with cream. And don’t forget the bacon and eggs, and all those other delicious foods. The list goes on. Where did all that come from? Did you know that farmers are trying
to seed their crops, but also there are many who need to finish harvesting last year’s crop? Wow! And also my dear Vegrevillians, when the farmers do well they spend, as we all do well! The contrary is also true! So cheers to my family, friends, neighbours and all of you who make living a joyous experience. Lovingly from an elderly lady on an acreage who misses kind greetings and gentle hugs in town. May God guide and help us all in these interesting times! Elizabeth L. Giebelhaus
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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I am one of five administrative managers in the same secretary pool. We all switch around when someone is on vacation, traveling on business or a department needs additional help. All of us have been here for at least seven years and get along very well. Just recently one woman left to start a family and Annette was hired to fill the position. She is nice and like her predecessor, gets along with everyone. She is always professional and courteous and her attire is within the dress code, but her style, in my opinion, is a bit too risqué for the office. There is no sexual harassment or anything like that, but I think the attention she draws is causing others to disrespect us as a group. I can't put my finger on it, but it's the looks I see people giving her and the whispering that sometimes occurs when one of us enters the room. Since I plan on staying with this company, should I say something about her attire or just hope it passes.
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new, give her some time to adjust to the job. She may be dressing up, hoping to impress and fit in or it may just be her style. In either case, it's best to focus more on the job and less on her outfits. Cash: And until someone actually says something to you about your group or performance, just ignore the whispers. People love to gossip at the office. When the uniqueness of the new person wears off, they'll probably just find something else to whisper about. Carry: Besides, you never know how long Annette will stay in your pool. She may swim to another company or worse, be promoted and become your boss!
lucky our wives let us pick out our own outfits! Cash: Your situation sounds more like a high school than a professional environment. Although you probably didn't plan it, it seems the five of you formed a clique in the office and now with a new co-worker in the mix, things are not quite the same anymore. Carry: However, unlike high school, everyone here is a grownup and an employee of a company. That means you need to act accordingly and work together within your group. Cash: Keep in mind that dress styles are often subjective. One person's "inappropriate" may be perfectly fine to another. Carry: Since Annette is still
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My husband, Burt, believes that hard work gets rewarded. To celebrate our anniversary, he dressed up in a formal tuxedo and took me to a very fine restaurant, where coincidently his company president was having dinner as well. As we walked to our table, the president held up a hand and waved my husband over. Thinking he was finally noticed for his ten years of hard work, Burt went over to their table. Minutes later he returned embarrassed and told me that the president mistook him for the waiter and asked for a martini. "Oh my goodness," I laughed. "What did you say?" "What could I say?" my husband shrugged. "I asked if he wanted it shaken or stirred?" (Thanks to Janet Y.)
Shirts & Ties It seems wearing "business-casual" is on the rise. A survey by an online job site found that 78% of executives prefer to dress in casual clothing at the office. Dressing relaxed can lead people to conclude you're more creative or more fun. Unfortunately, it can also cause people to take you less seriously according to the survey. And as it turns out, "suiting-up" or wearing conventional business attire can have its advantage. About 70% of those who dress for success are perceived to be at a more senior level and 60% are taken more seriously.
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75th Anniversary - CONTINUED from PAGE 3 remained together for 71 years before Doris passed away on February 4, 2020. They have three children, Grace and Don Hill, and Caroline Maze. Because of his vocation, they moved to several different communities over the years including Longview, Wainwright, Innisfail and Whitehorse, Yukon. After he inherited a quarter section of land on the family farm, he and Doris stayed there until they were in their early ‘80’s. Then they moved to a seniors residence in Vegreville. Ellwood said his greatest accomplishments are the many people he served as a pastor and how he helped them on their spiritual journey.
Some of the families of friends they had in Holland had funded several trips where they attended celebrations of the liberation of the Netherlands where he served most of his time during the war. Up until two years ago, Ellwood would march in the Remembrance Day parade in Vermilion. Today, he remains in good health. If there’s one thing he would say to fellow Canadians: “Don’t go to war!” According to Veterans Affairs Canada, as of March 2019, the estimated war service Veteran population of the Second World War was 33,200 with an average age of 95.
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Glen McLay, General Manager of the Vegreville & District Co-op, presents a cheque to Lion Frances Sawiak. (Vegreville Lions Club/Submitted Photo)
Agriculture Aid Package - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 According to Stubb’s constituency office, staff had fielded around 150 calls and emails from constituents asking when an announcement would be made, and not being eligible for prior individual and business- related programs that had been previously made. After
Tuesday’s announcement around 50 more calls and emails were sent to the office as well as a large number of comments on Stubb’s social media account. Since the announcement the CFA issued an urgent message on YouTube featuring Canadian farmers
talking about the challenges they are currently facing and how cracks in the food supply system must be fixed or face losing an unprecedented number of farms to bankruptcies. They urged all Canadians to write letters to Members of Parliament.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
MEMORIAM
CYMBALUK, Victor In Loving Memory of Victor Cymbaluk May 19, 2011 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memory will never close We miss you, Dear, more than anyone knows. Remembered with love, laughter, and tears, Your loving wife Emily and children
STAWNICHY, Edward E. July 4, 1943 - May 11, 2009 I lost my life’s companion, A life linked with my own And only God knows how much I miss him As I walk through life alone. So, those of you who have your partners Love them when you may Because the world is not the same When they are called away. What I would give to clasp his hand His happy face to see And hear him play his accordion Oh, what a treat that would be. If all this life were mine to give I’d give it, yes, and more. If I could see my dear husband Come smiling through the door. You are always in my thoughts And forever in my heart. Dearly loved and sadly missed by your loving wife, Jane. STAWNICHY, Edward E. July 4, 1943 - May 11, 2009 You can shed tears that he has gone or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all that he’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he’s gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he’d want, smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. With Love, Cheryl, Colette and families. STAWNICZY, Woytkiw May 11, 1989 Don’t think of him as gone away, His journey has just begun. Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one. Just think of him as resting From the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away. And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched, For nothing loved is ever lost, And he was loved so much. In our hearts forever, Jane, Cheryl, Colette & Family
CONDOLENCES To the Palsitt Family All the Wes Heller family wish to send our condolences to all the Adeline Palsitt Family. She was loved by all the Hellers, and The Children. She was always near and Dear to our Hearts. Her Memories will always be with us. She is with God and Paul now.
SARAFINCHAN, Annie In loving memory of a wonderful Mom and Baba, who passed away on May 16th, 1990. It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since you were taken from us. You left us many fond memories that will be remembered forever. Your smile, you always made everyone feel welcome, the coffee was always on. You loved life! Mornings were most precious to you. The light green tinge of spring’s budding trees. Flowers and gardening, what joy they brought to your life, You always took such pride in your baking and always said, “You have to try one.” Patience was you, Krista & Joel loved spending time with you, they always came back saying, “Baba showed us how…!”. Coffeeholics, that was us! We shared many special moments that I will never forget. You always made us feel so special. Time you gave so freely. Love unconditionally. Mom, no words can express how much we miss you. Patricia, Krista & Joel
ANTONIUK, Jean In loving memory of a Dear Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who passed away May 15, 2019. We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Lovingly Remebered and sadly missed by Russell and Barb; Grandchildren Ross & Kayla and Savanna; Great-Grandchildren Anika and Sawyer
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YALOWICA, Elsie April 10th, 1919 - May 13th, 2004 To a Dearest Mother and Baba If we could visit Heaven On this our saddest day Maybe for a moment Our pain would go away. We’d put our arms around you And whisper words so true That living life without you Is so very hard to do. We cannot bring the old days back When we were all together. But loving thoughts and memories Will stay with us forever. So many beautiful memories & missed so very much. Love always - Ron, Ken & Val, Elaine & All your grandchildren
LAKUSTA, Lawrence August 6, 1942 - May 11, 2017 We thought of you today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday We would go back if we could Missing you is a heartache That never goes away You dwell among the angels now You left us much too soon You glide across a golden field Above the harvest moon We hold you deep within our hearts And there you will remain To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again Forever in our hearts Sadly missed and lovingly remembered Pauline and Family
SOROTSKY, Helen In loving memory of Helen Sorotsky May 14, 1987 We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. All we have is memories And your picture in a frame. Our hearts still ache in sadness And our tears continue to flow. For what it was to lose you, No one will ever know. Love Tracy & Wanda, Darcy & Carol, Tammie & Brian and their families
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SARAFINCHAN, Annie August 9, 1923 - May 16, 1990 Happy Hours May tender memories soften our grief, May fond recollection bring us relief And may we find comfort and peace in the thought Of the joy that knowing Our loved one brought. For time and space can never divide, Or keep our loved one from our side. When memory paints in colours true, The happy hours Forever Remembered by her Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
SEMENIUK, Josephine As time slips by and life goes on, we remember that you not only died but you lived. So we take our beautiful memories of you Jo, Mom, & Bapchee and we speak of them, we listen to them in our minds, we share them and most of all we hold them close to our hearts. As Spring begins to unfold, we are reminded of your most favorite time of year… gardening! We will sow our seeds and nurture our plants with the same love you taught and gave to all of us each and every day. With an abundance of love from your family, we miss you and hope you will continue to watch over and guide us through your graceful spirit.
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PALSITT, Adeline Florence January 29, 1938-May 7, 2020 On May 7, 2020 Adeline Palsitt of Vegreville, formerly of Plain Lake and Willingdon, passed away at the age of 82 years. Adeline is survived by her six children, Eugene (Katherine), Emil (Michelle), Rose (Marvin) Kisilevich, Zonia (fiancée, Armin Krenz), Benny (Lina), and Bernie (Allison); nineteen grandchildren, Eric, Brian Augustine, Melissa, Amanda, Nathen Palsitt, Darrell (Melissa), Shane (Veronika), Darren Kisilevich, Michelle Rurka, Jennifer (Nick) St. Pierre, Darcy Rurka, Desiree, Jessica Palsitt, Samantha (Brent) Lefler, Natasha Palsitt, Kalyna, Annya, Owen, Colin Palsitt; greatgrandchildren William, Sonya, Olena, step-great-grandchildren, Kyla, Elizabeth; and sister-in-law, Mary Anne Saskiw. Predeceased by husband, Paul (2012); parents, Harry and Annie Saskiw; sister, Patricia (Nestor) Chmilar; brother, Adolph Saskiw; and grandsons, Trevor and Travis Palsitt. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private Liturgy of the Word will be held. Donations in memory of Adeline may be made to Heritage House Resident Council, or Akasu Palliative Care Society, or Haying in the 30’s. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
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LAWLOR, Alex “Sandy” It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of Alex “Sandy” Lawlor age 60 of Sandy Lake Alberta. After years of pain Sandy passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday May 4, 2020. Sandy is survived by his loving wife of six years Ilona, and numerous friends. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life for Sandy will be held once COVID 19 restrictions allow and will be announced at that time.
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NESTOROWICH, Josie Jean On May 7, 2020 Josie Nestorowich of Vegreville, formerly of Mannville, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years. Josie is survived by three sons and two daughters, Linda (Mark), Judy (Barry), Rodney (Sherry), David (Candace), and Eugene; six grandchildren, Christopher, Gina, Kayley, Justin, Brandon, and Robyn. Predeceased by her husband, Peter; son, Marvin; sisters, Elsie and Elizabeth; and brother, Bobby. Celebration of Life will be held at the later date. In memory of Josie, donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes Association or Kidney Foundation. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
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SCHERGER, Gabriel Florian September 27, 1945 – May 11, 2020 Gabriel Florian Scherger of Vegreville, Alberta passed away suddenly on May 11, 2020 at the age of 74, with his loving family by his side. Gabe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Alma; sons Kevin (Elisha), Darren (Denise) and Curtis (Karri); daughter Michelle Leader (Robert); sisters Marilyn (Francis) and Janice (Robin) and brother Brian (Debbie); 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren along with many loving nieces and nephews. Gabe was predeceased by his father Valentine, his mother Caroline and brother Alvin. Gabe came from humble beginnings and moved to Vegreville in the late 60’s and became a long-standing businessman in Vegreville over the next 30 years. He most enjoyed his time spent with his wife, children,
OBITUARY grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gabe was an avid outdoorsman that shared his passion with those he loved and numerous friends over the years. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private Liturgy of the Word will be held with the immediate family. A celebration of Gabe’s life open to family and friends will be announced at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.” To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
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Lukas Loves Being a Good Sport
Aidan and Romy practice bouncing a basketball. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Aidan and Romy took advantage of the nice weather outside on April 22 to practice basketball together. After all, it is good for a person’s immune system to exercise outdoors.
Lukas plays soccer with his dad, Lee Gullekson. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Lee Gullekson played soccer and catch with his son, Lukas on April 28 while Lukas wore a brand new t-shirt which had all the names of the Chief Medical Officers in Canada. This is fitting because research has proven maintaining physical exercise on a regular basis is healthy.
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COVID-19 Weekly Regional Update Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced the department will be rolling out a student transportation task force. Members will consist of five MLA’s along with 13 members from the student transportation industry, community partners, and key education partner organizations. They will be supported by officials from Alberta Education and Alberta Transportation. The task force will provide their recommendations to the Education Minister this fall. During the first week in May, Alberta Infrastructure and A lberta Transportation jointly announced $426 million in capital maintenance and renewal funding to accelerate repairs and improvements that will support over 3,200 jobs. The government is quadrupling this year’s budget for pothole repairs and other critical safety-related activities by adding $60 million province-wide, which will support another 360 jobs. Projects will include everything from
From renovating schools to repaving highways and upgrading bridges and culverts, hundreds of shovelready projects will be moving ahead to create jobs support infrastructure in communities throughout the province.
The number of cases in Alberta as of May 10 were: 6,253 confirmed cases,
1,747 active cases, (96 new cases), 117 deaths, and 4,389 recovered cases. These are the statistics for local geographic areas which include towns, villages, and counties. In Vegreville/Minburn County there were: 2 cases, 0 active, 2 recovered, and 0 deaths. In Two Hills County there were: 0 cases, 0 active, 0 recovered, and 0 deaths. In Lamont County there were: 0 cases, 0 active, 0 recovered, and 0 deaths. In Beaver County there were: 2 cases, 0 active, 2 recovered, and 0 deaths. In the Town of Tofield there were: 2 cases, 0 active, 2 recovered, and 0 deaths. In the Town of Viking there were: 0 cases, 0 active, 0 recovered, and 0 deaths. These numbers only reflect cases that have been tested and reported to Alberta Health.
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How the World Turns - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 goose that lays a bulk of the golden eggs. Will they attack the massive pollution that comes from lithium mining with the same vigor? I think not. As if this isn’t absurd enough, Irving oil has recently received approval to import Alberta oil. The bizarre part? In order to sidestep all the opposition from provinces (Quebec, Ontario... that’s you) and Ms. May’s friendly environmentalists, they are shipping it by tanker via the Panama Canal. Yes, an 11,771 km journey on a bunker oil burning tanker vs a 4,600 km, clean, Canadian made and managed pipeline. Let that sink in. Facing what is expected to be the worst depression in modern history, Canada will soon be looking for a savior. We can only hope that oil is not dead and once again it lays some golden eggs to bail out our Federal government despite their shortcomings and gross mismanagement. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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