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67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017
Cameros cruise into Grant Miller Motors
Joe Machney Reporter On May 6 Grant Miller Motors held a successful car meet to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Camero. “Every year there’s a dealership in Rocky Mountain House that always invites people to do a cruise through the mountains,” Justen Dmytriw, Sales Consultant for
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RCMP files from May 8 - 14 Joe Machney Reporter May 8 02:15 A vehicle was pulled over. A driver showed signs of impairment and a 24-hour driver suspension was given. 08:11 Report of a speeding vehicle heading west. Fort Saskatchewan was notified. 10:00 Report of a female failing to attend court so a warrant was issued. 11:51 RCMP were contacted by a school councillor regarding concerning texts from a student. The situation was mediated. 12:01 Report of fraud. The complainant provided their SIN to a false CRA representative over the phone. Still under investigation. 14:40 A female reported that her ex had driven by her place and honked at her. There was a no contact condition in place. However, the situation was not deemed to be contact and the ex was warned. 15:18 Report of shoplifting. A large quantity of razorblades was stolen from a retail store. Security video is to be reviewed. 15:19 Edmonton Police Service had requested the execution of an arrest warrant. Upon contacting the male, he agreed to turn himself in. 17:19 CRA scam. 17:43 911 report of a domestic assault. A female reported that she was hit by her boyfriend. Members attended and contradictory information was provided so no charges were laid.
May 9 00:50 A vehicle was stopped for doing an illegal U-turn. It was determined that the vehicle did not have insurance and was using the wrong licence plate. A ticket was issued and the vehicle was towed. 02:07 A vehicle stop resulted in an outstanding warrant where a male was arrested for theft under $5000 and failing to appear. The individual was also on a curfew and driving in an uninsured vehicle. 02:38 911 report of a possibly intoxicated driver. Member attended and located the vehicle. The driver was not intoxicated but went out for a drive to clear his mind. The driver was recommended to go home to clear his mind. 06:10 A truck was found stuck in mud at Akasu Lake. All occupants were intoxicated and upon arrival, it was found that the driver had been given a ride by someone. The vehicle was left in the mud. 08:44 Report of a female stealing bags of clothes from a shed and a planter.
10:16 Report of a gas and dash. The driver and vehicle were located and the driver was arrested for possession of a stolen licence plate, no insurance, no registration, and no licence plate. The vehicle was towed. 16:08 Report from a male stating that his ex-wife’s new boyfriend is driving a mini-van which is uninsured and unregistered. The vehicle was not located. 16:11 Report of a vehicle being rummaged through. Insurance and registration cards are missing. 16:27 Report of one know male and unknown male checking vehicles in a parking lot. The area was patrolled but the males were not located. 18:29 911 report of threats being uttered. A male had come into a residence and threatened another male. Still under investigation.
May 10 01:14 Report of an ongoing issue between two people. It was determined that nothing criminal had taken place. 09:23 Report of a male driving a car and running a stop sign at a high rate of speed. A licence plate was obtained but neither witness was willing to go to court. 12:00 A report of a male soliciting money from people at the library. The male was located and charged under the local by-law of panhandling. 14:53 Report of a male driving around Mundare ‘like an idiot’. Charges are pending. 21:25 Report of a domestic disturbance. Police attended and determined that it was not actually a domestic disturbance and that an assault actually occurred. A female was arrested and charged.
May 11 07:20 Report of theft from an unlocked motor vehicle. Some missing items were located in a nearby alley. No suspects have been identified at this time. 07:35 Report of theft. Someone had entered a garage overnight and took items. No suspects have been identified. 13:46 Report of theft. A female had allowed people into her hotel room and a number of items had been stolen.
May 12 00:45 The driver of a vehicle was spoken to because of having a loud exhaust. The driver had left the vehicle and had denied driving it but had an odour of liquor on his breath. Nearby surveillance video showed that he was the driver and he was issued a three-day driving suspension and his truck was towed. 08:17 Report of online fraud. A caller was to purchase a dog and forward the
cash but the dog was never delivered. 09:37 Report of an overnight attempted break and enter into a garage. The garage door was found left open and nothing was missing and the intruder(s) were likely scared off by the alarm. 13:44 Report of the same guy who had been panhandling a couple days ago, having called up the library and was yelling at the person on the other end of the phone. The call taker hungup on him. 16:31 CRA scam 17:13 Report of a seven-year-old having wandered away from a residence. During the search, the RCMP members were updated that the boy had been found. 18:56 911 report of a domestic argument where the female jumped into the male’s truck to prevent him from leaving but left the vehicle. It was determined that no violence had taken place.
May 13 01:30 A vehicle stop resulted in a male being arrested for being in possession of marijuana. A 24 hour driving suspension was issued and the vehicle was towed and the male was released on a promise to appear on the marijuana charge. 04:00 Report of two males under the age of twenty checking door handles of vehicles. Patrols were made but the males were not located. 18:35 Report of an ongoing dispute between neighbours because one is leaving notes on the other’s vehicle. Both were advised to stop and not have any further contact. 18:55 Report of a dispute between two male tenants in an apartment building. One male was playing his music loud and the other turned the breaker off to the music. No charges were laid and the situation was resolved.
May 14 02:38 Report of a noise complaint of hammering and sawing. Member attended and could not hear any noises. 19:00 Report of a suspicious male driving a white truck with a Saskatchewan licence plate. The male had stopped at a rural residence looking for vehicle parts. Patrols were made but the vehicle was not located. 19:42 Report of a mother being concerned for her daughter’s well-being as she has not answered her phone for some time. Members attended and were able to speak with the daughter who was deemed safe and fine.
During the week 5 false alarms, 1 false 911, and 74 calls for service were made in total.
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Whose history is it? Joe Machney Reporter In school, the education system teaches our youth the history of our world, but from whose perspective were the history books written? Why are they considered the truth about what actually happened? I’ve been blessed with experiences of spending time with people of different ethnic backgrounds and histories. Our paths are not all that different when looked upon at a deeper level. We are all striving to feel loved and accepted by our fellow man. That is what every human being is after and the history books have overshadowed that truth and have separated us from each other. How much of it actually happened? Believing them has created a past that may or may not have happened. Think about the negative implications that this has on our youth which, by not seeing it from this perspective, continues to teach this to the next generations. Why did the
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white man play such a prominent role in history? Did they really, or were we mislead? How can what happened a thousand years ago be accurately written about? The world is patriarchal in nature and that distortion has been further exacerbated by the dichotomy of races and the illusion that we are separate from each other because of the color of our skin and our beliefs. I have touched on this in past articles but I wish to come at this important topic from yet another perspective to try and hit home as clearly as possible the truth that we are all in this together and that our beautiful cultural differences are what makes us bond together more than keep us separated. The differences that our different ethnic groups proudly express when they are not suppressed by negative outside influences are ways of calling out for love. Also, unencumbered selfexpression is letting love through you and your specific attributes and characteristics, be it cultural or otherwise. This is often misinterpreted which creates a fear of the unknown by people with say a superiority complex. The history books and their one-sided perspective can detail the truth of this. I do not wish to create a judgement here. It is my intention to offer a way to break barriers to help bring us closer together to see what binds us together underneath the masks that we all wear. How often has culture dictated that we play a role within society to support a position that our ancestors have taken because of how they were treated? Is it worthwhile to perpetuate the pain that they have gone through? Recognizing it is important, but perhaps there comes a time where it needs to be let go? Gender equality can be part of this as well. People need to be defined by what they bring to any given situation. Judgements of any kind tears them down without giving them a fair go. One’s gender, race, ‘ism’ and everything else that they use to define who they are is the mask that comes between the truth that we are all Spirits having a human experience. By understanding the real past, and if you dig deep enough you’ll find it, you can make a choice to let it go and all the pain with it. By letting the shadows of the past fall away, we can finally close the history books. Notice that the word history, if you add another s to it reads his-story. This is the patriarchal world that we need to let go of so that the title of the new book becomes our-story, together, as one people, strong, equal and finally free.
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Good start to Viking Community Showcase
Joe Machney Reporter The first annual Viking Community Showcase was held on Saturday, May 13th at the Viking Carena Complex. Forty-two vendors between companies and organizations participated and supported the event. “We were quite pleased with the turnout from the community and surrounding area,” Doug Lefsrud, Recreation Director said. “For our first show, we felt it went really well. A count was not taken for the number of people that attended but for me the measure of how successful the event was, was the amount of vendors that participated and their comments as they were cleaning up and wrapping up. They all seemed to be pleased with the response and the support.” In total twenty-eight companies and fourteen non-profit organizations participated. “People who were selling stuff were pleased with what they sold and those who were seeking information were quite pleased with the people that they had talked to,” Doug said. The Showcase was an opportunity for home-based businesses and for people starting out in a new business to participate and be a part of it so that they can get the word out there that they’re here and in the community and
can provide a service. “With the success of the event this year, we are looking at doing it again the following year,” Doug concluded. “It was a well-executed event and I think it’s going to be something that they’ll continue to do year after year,” Craig Horon of the NewsAdvertiser said.
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Basic Life Supplies offers more than just the essentials Joe Machney Reporter Margaretha Hildebrandt has taken it upon herself to make a family business out of what comes rather naturally for her and her family, making clothing and other basic life supplies. Hailing from nearby Myrnam her family, which includes herself and eight other members, will be opening their store Basic Life Supplies in Vegreville on Thursday, May 18 along historic main street Vegreville. “So far we’re going to start out with clothing like dresses, shirts, shoes and some spices,” Margaretha Hildebrandt said with an excited smile. Sarah Hildebrandt, who is the second youngest of the children, is going to be helping to come up with designs for the dresses so that her older sister can make them. Lined on the south side of the wall of the shop hangs beautifully colored rolls of fabric which will be used to make them. Opposite on the north are shelves of children’s shoes that although look to be heavy, are deceivingly light. Near the front of the store sit spices of various kinds that they intend to expand on as the months move along.
“Our stock comes from all over the place,” Sarah Hildebrandt said. “We noticed that there is no place in Vegreville that sells children’s clothing so we wanted to be able to offer it to the community.” “We wanted to start our business in Vegreville because there is a bigger market here,” Margaretha said. “There’s more people here as well.” Having been sewing since she was a small girl, Margaretha feels that her experience will be an asset in making the store a success. “One of my daughters will make some quilts later, but for now we’re going to start with dresses,” Margaretha said. “I also have some chickens, so in time I’ll have some fresh farm eggs to sell too.”
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90 Years Ago – May 18, 1927 Councillor C.A. McLean is due to receive a neat bouquet for his good work within the past two weeks in supervising street repairs within the town. He has looked after the grading closely and has most streets now in better condition than they have been in years. Farmers in the north district have completed wheat seeding and others around the town and south and west of here will wind it up this week. While there are no accurate statistics at hand, it is likely that the wheat acreage will be somewhat reduced from last year, although a lot of new land is coming into use this season. The Alberta Wheat Producers, Ltd. better known as the Wheat Pool, have purchased the Alberta Pacific elevators at Vegreville and Lavoy, thus following out the policy of the Pool to acquire elevators at all good shipping points throughout the province. The new fence around the Ryley school is now competed and adds much to the appearance of the grounds and the safety of the children while at play. The Literary Society of the high school intend asking the village council to extend the board walk on 2nd Ave. as far as the main entrance to the school.
75 Years Ago – May 20, 1942 While Terry Cole, aged 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Cole, was engaged in working with a lathe on Sunday at his home, a part broke and flew up striking him on the nose between his eyes, inflicting a most severe injury. He was promptly brought into town and given attention at the General Hospital. But fears are entertained that the sight of one eye has been affected by concussion and he is now in the University Hospital, Edmonton, under care of specialists. The large dwelling house known to some as “The Garage,” situated on the bank of the Vermilion River about one-mile east of the post office, had changed ownership and is about to disappear through demolition. The property is well known particularly to motorists going east from town, and was the residence of the Harry Dean family for many years. It has recently been disposed of by Mrs. J.M. Wilde of Edmonton, (formerly Mrs. Harry Dean) to Steve Nikiforuk, who conducts a blacksmith shop here.
50 Years Ago – May 18, 1967 Three-quarters of a mile of track was torn up and 27 box cars were derailed in a Canadian National Railroad mishap which occurred about a quarter mile east of Ranfurly at 2 p.m. Saturday last. No one was injured in the accident and the cause has not yet been determined. The County of Minburn, Vegreville Rotary Club and the Centennial Commission are cooperating in a Centennial Student Exchange. Twenty-four students from Vegreville, Mannville and Innisfree will travel to North Bay, Ontario for the period August 23 to September 4. These students are: Ernest Murray Barber, Judith Dawn MacKenzie, Anna Groeneveld, Arlene Sandra Kurpil, Kenneth Misik, Ruder Oscar Younge, Eugene Paul Bilyk, Joan Lorraine Bown, Mary-Lynne Elizabeth Cox, Karen Joyce Edmunds, Jusith Karen Gafka, Kenneth David Gehring, Brian Edward Goldstein, Heather Marie Hayes, Harold Hickman, Kathleen Adelle Koshuta, Leanard Henry Landry, Wesley Keith McLaughlin, Shirley Ann Melnyk, Edward Pugh, Donald Earl Walker, Ray Welsh, Mary Ann Yakimetz, Noreen Marie Ziegler. We hope that this exchange will build bridges of understanding and help to weld Canadians together. Marking the official opening of Hryciw’s Café, Two Hills on Tuesday, May 2nd were Minnie Gregory, Linde Gregory, Lucy Kalynchuk, Nennie Hryciw, William Hryciw and Lena Lacyshyn.
25 Years Ago – May 19, 1992 Vegreville Family and Community Support Services, AADAC, County of Minburn and students sponsored an Azimuth Theatre Association production titled Echo Mortal. The play was viewed by grades 9 – 12 students on Monday, May 11 at VCHS. Echo Mortal is a research based drama about impaired driving. Phase two of downtown construction has officially begun. On Tuesday, May 12, John Oxner, engineer with GS Holdngs; Leo Lavasseur, UMA municipal technician; Mayor Kay McKenzie; Richard Binnendyk municipal administrator; Mike Dowhun, Vegreville’s municipal technician and equipment operator Terry Iversoy were present to officially begin and oversee the construction. Rural Safety Essay provincial contest winner, Amanda Powley a grade eight student at A.L. Horton school, received her award from her teacher Miss Spurrell. Amanda attended a recognition ceremony in Edmonton on Friday, May 8 where Lt. Gov. Gordon Towers also presented her with the award. This is the second time Amanda has won this contest provincially; as she also won with her entry in grade six. Veterinary Drugs will be collected this year as part of the fifth annual drug round-up in Alberta during May. New this year is the addition of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, whose members will collect veterinary drugs at their practice sites.
Letters Welcomed One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. 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.
Peak Putin? Gwynne Dyer The crowds of protesters in Moscow and other Russian cities were far bigger the last time, in 2011-2012. Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was so intoxicated by the forty or fifty thousand citizens who demonstrated in Moscow against Vladimir Putin’s rule that he boasted: “I see enough people here to take the Kremlin…right now, but we are peaceful people and won’t do that just yet.” It was a delusional thing to say even then. Five years later, the crowds joining the protests against official corruption on Sunday were in the hundreds or the low thousands in most Russian cities. Even in Moscow’s Pushkin Square they probably did not number more than ten thousand – and Navalny himself was arrested on his way to the square. At home, Putin reigns supreme, with approval ratings around the 80 percent level. He’s not doing too badly abroad, either. On Friday he met with Marine Le Pen, the leading candidate in France’s presidential election next month and Putin’s favourite Western leader after Donald Trump. She supported Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea from the start, and promises to work for an end of European Union sanctions against Russia if she becomes president of France this spring. That promise might be hard to keep, since she would also be busy organising a referendum on withdrawing France from the EU, but Putin replied “I know that you represent a European political force that is growing quickly.” It certainly is: the Brexiteers in Britain have already won their referendum on leaving, and the EU would probably not survive the departure of two of its three biggest members. Without the EU, there would be no powerful counterpoise to Russia in Europe, and the election of Donald Trump has already put an admirer of Putin in the White House. Moreover, Russia is now the dominant outside power in the Middle East for the first time since the 1960s, and it has achieved that position at a far lower cost in blood
and treasure than the United States paid in 20012015. Putin is undeniably a master manipulator both at home and abroad, and he has good reason to be pleased with his accomplishments. And yet…. Putin has played a weak hand internationally with great skill, but Russia really is weak. Its economy is smaller than Italy’s, and apart from defence industry the country is largely de-industrialised. (Have you ever bought anything made in Russia?) Only oil and gas exports give Moscow the cash to play the great power game at all, and the collapse of oil prices has put Moscow on a starvation diet. The relatively low-cost intervention in Syria has brought Moscow high diplomatic returns in the short term, but Putin lacks the resources to play a major role in rebuilding post-war Syria, so Russia’s influence in the region is bound to fade as time passes. Putin’s real vulnerability is at home. His popular support has held up well despite three years of economic decline because of falling oil income, and it may even carry him safely through next year’s presidential election. But there is no reason to believe that oil revenues are going to recover in the near future. There is great over-capacity in the world’s oil industry, and it’s entirely possible that Russians face two or three more years of declining incomes (from a base that was never all that high). Many Russians are still grateful to Putin for ending the decade of chaos and acute poverty after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, but for half the population that is ancient history. It is the young whom Putin must fear, because they are less impressed by hollow foreign triumphs in places they don’t care about, and more unhappy about an economic future that leaves most of them bumping along the bottom. He has had a long run in power – seventeen years and counting – but his future is probably a lot shorter than his past. In fact, Russia may be at peak Putin right now, with only mounting troubles in his future. The crowds were smaller this time than last, but they were not just in the big cities. When there are protests in places like Chita and Barnaul, you know that a lot of people are running out of patience.
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Giving new life to everything
Joe Machney Reporter Art and creativity is in Melissa Nadurak’s blood and coming from a family with great artistic ability, from her father’s musical capability to her sister’s various artistic endeavours, art is something that has enriched Melissa’s life and she wishes to pass her gift on to others in the form of turning memories into treasured keepsakes. Melissa was born in Ontario and lived in Sherwood Park since she was a small girl, and throughout her life, her family has been very supportive of each other’s artistic pursuits. “Every family has their thing that they’re good at, and ours is creating in some way, shape, or form. I like doing custom building woodwork and I do a little bit of refinishing as well, but my main thing is building from scratch. I prefer to use salvaged material. I feel the whole point of Sentimental Salvage is to create something out of something that has meaning to another person,” Melissa said. Melissa explained that she may come across a worn and decrepit shed on an old farm and that her artistic ability lies in taking the wood from it to build something of value. “Even though no one lives on that farm anymore, a piece of the history is preserved and given new life through the work that I do to it by restoring it and creating something new out of it. I can do this for worn out pieces of furniture as well, to give them new life as a new form. It is a part of people’s history and it’s nice that I can keep that going for them.” The world is big into mass production and Melissa feels that people are tired of having mass produced products from big department chains. “The work I do is unique and one of a kind and I bring an individuality to each of the pieces that are personal and represents the person who I’ve done the work for,” Melissa said of the authenticity of her work. “I think your home reflects who you are and that’s important. Little bits of you go into your home and what you put into it, they become you in a way. This is the sentimental part of it.” Through her work, Melissa is able to make her own home a sanctuary for her and her husband Len. Her intention is to help other people do this too. “One piece that I did was I took the bottom of an engine skid tray from the oilfield and now it’s a backsplash in my kitchen,” Melissa said. “All it needed was a sandblast and then we cut it to fit, I handpainted my horse on it and it became something that nobody else has, something that’s sentimental to me. I want to take these little sparks of ideas or something that people have and make it into something pretty cool.” Looking all the projects in her house, she reflected on what she has done for her clients. “I’m not just buying a piece of furniture and repainting it and selling it, what I want to do is create a whole new thing for them,” Melissa concluded.
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Predators and livestock Mike Hewitt District Fish and Wildlife Officer, Vegreville One of the calls that Fish and Wildlife officers receive are concerning livestock that are found injured or dead by a producer, that they believe has been caused by a predator. These calls often are at their highest during calving season. When this type of incident occurs, Fish and Wildlife officers may come out to the location and investigate. This will depend on when the incident took place or what animals are involved. Based on what animals are involved, a producer may qualify for compensation under the Wildlife Predator Compensation Program. Livestock that can be covered under this program include: Cattle; Bison; Sheep; Swine; and Goats.
If a Fish and Wildlife officer determines that a wolf, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar or an eagle is responsible, or probably responsible, a claim can be filed on behalf of the producer. If it is determined that another type of predator is responsible, such as a coyote, then the producer would not qualify for compensation. When a Fish and Wildlife officer investigates, and discovers that livestock has died from disease or other causes, and the livestock has been fed on by a predator after the fact, the producer would not qualify for compensation. Livestock that are not covered by this program include any other animal including: Horses; Donkeys; Llamas; Alpacas; and Wild Boars. For additional information producers can refer to the
Alberta Environment and Parks website at http://aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/ wildlife-damage-control-programs/ wildlife-predator-compensation-program.aspx. On this website or at a Fish and Wildlife office, producers can get a copy of the Rancher’s Guide to Predator Attacks on Livestock. This guide will assist producers in educating themselves about what Fish and Wildlife officers are looking for when they are investigating these incidents. If you have any questions, or would like further information please contact the Vegreville Fish and Wildlife Office at 780-632-5410. If you are reporting an incident outside of regular business hours, please call the Report-A-Poacher hotline at 1-800642-3800.
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Random Police Topics and, Did You Know? Sgt Jerry Nutbrown Vegreville RCMP Every week this column usually is written with a specific topic and an explanation of it. For this one there are a few items that don’t require a full column so I thought I’d put them out there to complete the weekly submission. Did you know that we have had about 300 prisoners per year over the last 2 years? Remove the glazing off your vehicle’s front side windows and front windshield. This is not new but there seems to be more and more vehicles driving around with this material applied. Last week I happen to pull over a truck with this material applied and talked with 2 very polite fellows. They said that they had applied the material recently but when informed that their vehicle now no longer meets the regulations to be on a public highway they were quick to act. I was going to give them some time to remove it but they removed it right then and there. I appreciate the compliance and good attitudes these two fellows. They were thanked and on their way without even a ticket. Bringing their vehicle into compliance was the goal and with the positive attitude they had, no ticket, or tow, was necessary. Did you know we use 4 different makes/models of police vehicles locally? On regular intervals, I report to the 4 councils of the area we police. Lamont, Minburn, Mundare and Vegreville councils get regular visits and statistics and other policing activities are provided to them. At this time they may also bring up
any issues for their areas or make comments on the policing they are receiving. From a policing standpoint, know that they are good to work with and I do hear the concerns that you bring to them. It helps us to direct efforts to best address problem areas or in some cases just to have more visibility in an area. This is a process that is followed in all contract locations the RCMP have. Did you know that almost all of our local members have been trained on the use of the new carbine rifles? Please don’t turn out across lanes of traffic. Nothing has changed from when every single one of us drove for our driver’s licence and this law still applies. Remember a lane change requires the use of a signal light and a full stop at a red light or stop sign is also still required. Although if everyone did comply with all the traffic laws my youngest wouldn’t be able to play ‘pick out the violation’ as we take family trips. Also, put your seatbelt on before you start driving away and don’t take it off until you stop. The only time a seatbelt isn’t
required is when you are backing up. It is an offence to start checking your texts in any drive-thru. I know that is the most common activity that you will likely see people engaging in when they pull up, but this is still operating a motor vehicle and not a parking stall, so no phone in the drive-thru. The government quit sending out registration renewal reminders so make sure you know when you vehicle(s) registrations are due. Mine are due this month (just thought I’d share). Did you know all our office and vehicle computers that we use in the RCMP can only be operated with a smart card and a very long and complicated password?
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True North Party of Alberta holds hot dog sale Joe Machney Reporter On May 11, 2017, the newly formed True North Party of Alberta held a fundraising hot dog sale at Rotary Rendezvous Park. The proceeds were also shared with the Vegreville Preschool Association and the True North Party, as well as to bring awareness to the people in Vegreville about their intention to become a competing political party in the Alberta political landscape. Theodore Richard Dake, along with supporters Skye Flight, Joshua Seefried, Connie Nelson, Liz Trufyn, and Roxanne Dake cooked hot dogs and gave out information pamphlets to give to the customers who came by to inquire about their motivations and solutions to what they feel are the struggles that the three political parties of Alberta are experiencing. “The True North Party is a newly formed provinTrueNorth: Skye Flight,Theodore Richard Dake, Joshua Seefried, Connie Nelson, Liz Trufyn, and Roxanne Dake.
cial political party,” Theodore Richard Dake said. “We’re about rebuilding the strength of Canada. We’ve seen in politics over the last couple decades that there is lots of dependence on foreign investment and everything foreign. I feel we’re selling out our utilities, our companies, and our rights. Every time that happens we lose a little bit of our sovereignty and True North is about taking that back. We want to strengthen the country and Alberta especially.” Should Theodore get elected, the first thing that he intends to do is encourage domestic businesses, and try to lower taxes for the little guy. “If guys are for foreign entities, they’ll be filling the gap, so to speak. I want to try and bring back a little more freedom to the province. We’re about fewer laws, less government, more freedom and a stronger economy. Every person regardless of economic status is entitled to a good life,”
Theodore said. Theodore feels that in the nineties there was more freedom and it is that sense of freedom that his party intends to bring back. His take on freedom is giving the people the ability to make their own decisions. “We also want to reduce a lot of the bureaucratic weight, both in our public services and education so that we can streamline everything and make things run a little bit more efficiently.” The hot dog sale went on from 11 in the morning until 3 p.m. and according to Theodore, the event was a success both for the Vegreville Preschool Association and his Party.
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Vegreville Community Day Motorcycle safety tips from the Alberta RCMP Care holds hot dog sale
Dana Ambrock, Jamie Geleta, Olivia Jackson, Bobbi Pooke, and Shelley Wiebe from Vegreville Community Day Care hold a hot dog sale at the the Coop food store in Vegreville.
Joe Machney Reporter On May 12, the Vegreville Community Day Care held a hot dog fundraising event from 11 in the morning until 2 p.m. at the Vegreville Coop to raise money for upgrading their computer technology, new equipment as well as buying new toys. “We also plan to use the money for field trips and outings for the kids,” Dana A mbrock of Vegreville Community Day Care said. “Our big thing is we want to buy smaller structure playground material. So far the turnout has been amazing considering the windy weather. People stop by on their way out from buying groceries, so it’s great!”
Constable Mike Hibbs Alberta RCMP Traffic Services May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Alberta. As the summer months approach and temperatures get warmer, roads users can expect to see an increase of motorcycles on the road. Alberta RCMP reminds all motorists that keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility. “Collisions involving motorcycles are a significant concern because there is a greater risk that it will result in a serious or fatal injury to the motorcycle driver or passenger,” said Inspector Steve Daley, Acting Officer-in-Charge, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. “All road users have a role to play in motorcycle safety. For drivers, it means being extra vigilant, especially at intersections. Many collisions occur when a driver fails to see a motorcyclist and then turns left in front of the motorcycle. Motorcyclists should always try to position their bikes to avoid a driver’s blind spot.” Here are safety tips for drivers and motorcycle riders: staying safe means being visible. Motorcycles are smaller than most vehicles and can be difficult to see on roadways and in parking lots; stay out of blind spots! Position yourself where other drivers can see you; wear high visibility jackets and helmets. Colours such as orange, yellow and white instantly draws other motorists’ eyes to you; in Alberta, wearing a helmet is the law. You’re 37% less likely to get a fatal injury in a collision if you have a helmet on. (Alberta Transportation); replace a helmet that has been damaged, and avoid buying a used one. A used helmet may have been involved in a crash and could be damaged in ways that are not obvious; along with an approved motorcycle helmet, every rider should wear: shatter-proof eye, protection, a durable, brightly coloured jacket, Long pants, leather footwear that protects the ankles, full fingered, non-slip gloves, rain and cold weather riding clothes; showing off and speeding do not pay off. Ride defensively and make every effort to enhance your visibility; share the road – look twice for motorcyclists at intersections or when changing lanes; and never underestimate the speed of a motorcycle. Their size makes their speed deceptive. To kick off motorcycle safety awareness month, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services attended the Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society’s (AMSS) launch event May 2, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at City Hall Plaza. The Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society is a non-profit society that partners with the motorcycle industry, municipal and provincial governments as well as the media to promote, educate, and bring awareness to motorcycle safety in Alberta.
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Cameros cruise into grant miller motors - CONTINUED from front PAGE People enjoyed the afternoon checking out the Camaros that came into Grant Miller from Edmonton.
Two of the sixteen Camaros that were presented at Grant Miller on Saturday, May 6
Grant Miller, said of the event that he took part in organizing. “So I felt inspired and thought why not have that here? We’re not far out of the city and when guys come there’s probably going to be seventy percent of the people not having heard of Vegreville before. I felt it was a good way to let people know that we’re here.” There were 16 drivers that attended from the Edmonton area, and according to Justen only two of them knew of Grant Miller Motors. Grant Miller Motors donated the proceeds of $551 raised by the hamburger and beverage sale to the Vegreville Minor Ball Association.
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Myrnam School to expand and diversify education construction area. It is designed to be able to build up to a 24-foot by 36-foot building,” Dupuis explained on a diagram. “The main construction area will potentially see the students building housing units for use within the community behind the existing lodge for the seniors.” According to Gary, it is his hope that the new facility will open this fall.
Village of Myrnam CAO Gary Dupuis stands beside the Phase One plans for the New Myrnam School expansion project.
Joe Machney Reporter The Village of Myrnam CAO Gary Dupuis recently unveiled plans to erect a Construction Trades Education Centre Phase One building west of the existing New Myrnam School. The joint venture between the County of Two Hills, the Village of Myrnam, and the St Paul Education Regional Division will provide enhanced skill sets and advanced education, especially in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. There will also be another section or lab that will deal with computer-aid designing such as 3D printers. Solar energy, wind energy, and agriculture/horticulture/ organic crop production will be options for the students of New Myrnam School as well. “It’s going to be a large facility, about eighty by one hundred feet so that we can build some product inside that the students can utilize,” Dupuis said. The facility will be designed to provide opportunities for three different groups of clientele across the county within a 50 to 60 km range. “We designed it to address some of the enrollment issues that are happening in some of our smaller communities and we also want to take advantage of a number of the individuals that already exist in the County of Two Hills,” Dupuis said. “Over the last number of years we’ve had a tremendous influx of young Mennonite families come into the area and many of them are terrifically skilled with their hands so we want to give them an opportunity to make sure that education can go along with that so that they can get their tickets and succeed a little better than just being workers. We feel that the education centre will allow that.” The second group is aimed at individuals in the Two Hills and St Paul counties who have left school and may have to return to school to get their GED with the help of the St Paul Board of Education and integrate those with some of the things that they’ve expressed in the past that have seemed to of been missing, which Dupuis feels is practicum education in building trades. “The third group will be those that may be over twenty who wish to come back to further their education and want some enhanced studying for trades,” Dupuis said. “For these groups, the village will look into working with adult education and that’s why we’re building an adult education classroom. Our goal is to help reintegrate people into the workforce and will cover a wide area of potential students.” “The facility itself is a two-part project and will encompass a large
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Innisfree School holds art show and silent auction Anne Neil Student Reporter With just weeks left until the end of the school year, classes are almost finished as well as this year’s curriculum and soon we’ll be preparing for final exams. The Grade 6 and 9 classes wrote their ELA PATs last week. With Track and Field in full swing, students of all grades have been training hard. Mr. Harding, along with the help of other teachers, has been organizing extra practices after school for the junior and senior high students who have competitions coming up soon. On Wednesday, May 17 the senior high stu-
dents will be competing in districts. Last week, the Student’s Union had a dress-up day called Support the Oilers Day to support the Oilers as they continue to make it through the playoffs. The Students Union is planning to have a Talent Show on June 18, along with the annual slipand-slide day to celebrate the end of the school year. The slip-and-slide will be provided by our local volunteer fire department. Forms for the talent show have already been handed out and the Student’s Union is encouraging students to either get together with a group or individually to show off their talent to the whole school. More information about this
event to come. Last Thursday night, the school hosted an art show and auction. Family members, friends, and other attendees were able to admire the many forms of art the students have made over the last two years and were able to bid in the silent auction, which commenced at 7 p.m. with bidding completed by 8:30 p.m. All the proceeds from the auction will be going towards the school’s future art program, including purchasing better quality supplies. This week will be a short week for students as the Victoria Day long weekend is from May 18-22. This will be our last long weekend until summer holidays.
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Caryl wins big for Mother’s day
New BBQ for Century Park
Jennifer McEwen Submitted Century Park: Century Park cooks Jennifer and Tabitha are excited to use the new BBQ donated in Memory of Annie Golinowski
Joe Machney Reporter Caryl Potts said that she has never won anything in her life that is until she won the Vegreville NewsAdvertiser’s Great Mother’s Day Giveaway. “My nine-year-old son Ethan found the ballots in the paper, and he wanted to fill them all out,” Caryl recalled with a warm smile. “However, I didn’t have time to drive him around to take him to all the places, but he said he wanted to do it for me for Mother’s Day. He also but all of my son’s names on each entry, not just his own. So he went with my mom to each place and dropped off an entry ballot at every single place. She took him into the first place but then he did the rest all by himself.” Caryl felt the businesses that she’ll be able to use the gift certificates at are all places she would have visited anyways. “I can use some of the certificates for my family as well as myself,” Caryl said. Caryl will be able to spend the $100 gift certificates at the following businesses, Albert’s Family Restaurant, Blessed Be, Maddigan Chrysler, Peavey Mart, Nick’s No Frill’s, Value Drug Mart, Hair Fantasies, Prime Cuts Meat and Deli Ltd, Pat’s Shoes Plus, and Vegtel Engraving Ltd.
Larry Ruptash and Craig Horon of the Vegreville News Advertiser stand next to Caryl Potts, the winner of the Vegreville News Advertiser’s Great Mother’s Day Giveaway.
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• • • Cash: Sounds like your roofers are giving you two different pitches! Carry: You can always count on Cash for a bad pun. The fact is, either roofer could be correct depending on how long the fungus has been there. Cash: The black stains that you see on your roof, are most likely a fungus called Gloeocapsa Magma. It comes from airborne spores that embed themselves into your shingle. Typically, you would see it on houses that have overhanging trees.
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Carry: And like many fungi, it is contagious. Once one house in the neighborhood has it, others can develop the same condition. Cash: The fungus affects the life of the shingles on your home. Since it is a black stain, it can absorb heat from the sun and raise the temperature of your roof 10 to 20 degrees. That increase in temperature not only raises the temperature in your home, but can also cause the gravel coating to breakdown quicker, shortening the life of your shingles. Carry: Fortunately, you may not need to replace your roof. It depends not on the unsightly fungus, but rather on the condition of
your roof shingles. However, it's not a good idea to wait until the roof leaks to replace old shingles. Cash: If the roof is in good condition, the solution is relatively simple. First, any trees overhanging the roof should be cut back. Then, either you or your roofer can apply a moss or algae killer to help remove the fungus. Carry: You do want to make sure that no one uses a power washer or chlorine bleach solution in removing the stains. Both can break the shingle or ruin its gravel coating. Cash: And before you call your roofers back, just make sure they are UP to the challenge!
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COERS The Family of the late Colby Coers would like to thank all of our family and friends who have supported and loved Colby over these past 8 years battling ALS. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone for the cards, flowers, food, messages and donations made in Colby’s memory. We cannot thank the staff at Vegreville Long Term Care Center enough for the care, compassion and friendship they have given Colby. You truly are an amazing group of people. Thank you Father Vu and St. Martin Church for the wonderful service to celebrate Colby’s Life, your words will forever be with us. Thanks to Autumn Rose for the guidance and compassion through this difficult time. Thanks to Rose for catering the luncheon. Colby touched many lives, and will be in our hearts forever. Thank You - The Coers Family
Brittany Budaz With the help of generous donations for the Walk/Run event the Two Hills Health Centre Foundation has purchased a Video Laryngoscope for the Emergency Room of Two Hills Health Centre. The Video Laryngoscope will assist physicians and staff of AHS in emergency situations to provide assistance to open a patient’s airway.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
WESLOSKY, Ed (Slim) June 5, 1926 - May 11, 2012 Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day. What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk. Miss you Dad and always will For though you’re gone we love you still. Love Gail, Lambert, Dean, Lesa and grandchildren
In Loving Memory of CYMBALUK, Victor May 19, 2011 So many things have happened In the 6 years since you were called away So many things to share with you. Had you been left to stay. Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are always near Still so missed, loved, and always dear. Forever in our hearts, Love Emily and your family
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SARAFINCHAN, Annie August 9, 1923 - May 16, 1990
KOWALCHUK, Victor Alexander 1927 – 2017 Few lived life as fully as Victor Kowalchuk. Innovator, storyteller, jokester, adventurer, sportsman, businessman, spouse, father, grand and great-grandfather. A good friend to many. He was the youngest, and only son to William and Polly (Toporowski) of Whitkow, Sk. With 6 older sisters, Victor had the best lunches, was the best dressed, and best coifed. Early in life, “Slim” was an excellent student, worked the family farm and nurtured his love of animals. As a young teen, his sense of adventure took him to work in Ontario, and then Edmonton where he assisted the company building the Namao Airport. Alas, it was the green, green grass of home in Whitkow that led him back to the love of his life, Rosie Ewanchuk. Together they built their home, their farm and their family, welcoming 4 children and many well loved pets. Here, Victor began his career in business with the Pioneer Grain Company Ltd., moving the family to Willingdon, then Winnipeg where he completed his career. It was here he achieved his life long goal of earning his pilot’s license at the age of 60. He retired to Willingdon, where he had a genuine commitment to community, serving in leadership roles of numerous organizations or committees, as counselor and mayor of Willingdon. He was humbled to learn others thought of him as a true gentleman, a man of honesty, courage with a positive nature built on integrity. Victor lit up every room, approached every stranger, had endless jokes and the best stories that were profound and infectious. He wasn’t happy until you were happy. He shared a similar gift with animals, often described as an animal whisperer. His greatest achievement was his love of family, dedication to Rose for 65.5 years, Monica (Aubrey), Wes (Denise), Bernie (Keith), Janice, 12 grandchildren/spouses, 8 great-grandchildren, with 2 additions arriving this summer. He was well loved by numerous extended relatives. He was predeceased by his parents, 6 sisters and a brother in infancy. In his last year, Victor experienced the effects of cancer with clarity, grace, dignity and humour. He had a gift of putting everyone at ease citing “I’ve run out of spare parts.” At 90, he took his final flight on May 7th and we, his family, give special thanks to Dr. John Slanina and his office staff for the amazing care and devotion. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville with Fr. Greg Faryna officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Victor’s name to an organization that supports your local community or a charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
BOHAICHUK, Nick J. On May 12, 2017 Mr. Nick J. Bohaichuk of Vegreville, formerly of Innisfree, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 years. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Nettie; one brother, Nestor (Helen); one sister, Zenovia Harrison; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Predeceased by his parents, John and Maria; four sisters; and two brothers. Funeral service Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Reverend Michael Maranchuk officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
In Loving Memory of a Dear Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile, To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today. So please God take a message To our precious Mom up above, Tell her we miss her terribly And give her all our love, Love from Your Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
FASEK, Geraldine In memory of our dear mother and grandmother Geraldine Fasek who passed away on May 19, 2009.
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 a 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. Always Remembered and loved by: Nick and Sandra Fasek; Todd, Linda, Diesel and Jasmine Fenske
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ELKOW In loving memory of Annie D. Elkow May 12, 2006 Dmytro P. Elkow June 5, 1978 Our hearts are full of memories We treasure them with care The way you had to leave us Will always seem unfair In all that life has given us And all that’s left to do We will never have a greater gift. Than the time we spent with you To some you may be forgotten To others a part of the past But to us that loved and lost you Your memory will always last. Forever loved and remembered, By your family
JEFFREY, Milburn Hall (Jeff) February 4, 1930 - May 9, 2017 With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, Milburn Jeffrey on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the age of 87 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Lorie (Steve), Clayton (Linda), Lisa (Lorne), daughter-in-law Monica, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jeff was predeceased by his wife Mae, son Dean, greatgrandson Samuel, as well as 4 brothers. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bruce Community Centre, Bruce, Alberta. Inurnment followed in the Bruce Cemetery. If so desired and in lieu of flowers, donations are kindly accepted in memory of Jeff to the “Kidney Foundation” or the “Heart and Stroke Foundation” or charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
ZIDAR, Anton John (Tony) On May 9, 2017 Anton John “Tony” Zidar of Vegreville, formerly of Bonnyville, passed away at the age of 52 years. Tony is survived by his loving mother, Anne; one brother, Joseph Zidar; four sisters, Annie Marcoux, Mary (Jan) Van den Oever, Frances (Bill) Axenchuk, and Christine Zidar; also nieces and nephews, Emile, Evan, Eryn, Jaclyn, Steven, and Aubrey; and other relatives. Predeceased by his father, Joe; and infant sister, Elizabeth. Funeral Mass Friday, May 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church, Skaro. Father Moses Savarimuthu, SAC, officiating with inurnment in Church Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church Cemetery Fund or Dove Centre, 6201-52 Avenue, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2L7. Thank you from the family to everyone who has touched Tony’s life. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
LAKUSTA, Lawrence August 6, 1942 – May 11, 2017 We Sat Beside Your Bedside We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore; We did our best to the end, ‘Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away; And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere; We never shall and never will Forget you Father dear. We are saddened to announce the passing of Lawrence Lakusta of Hairy Hill, Alberta at the age of 74 years. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 48 years, Pauline. Also children Darrell and Tammy (Marvin Homeniuk). He leaves behind 3 grandchildren Kiera, Ewan and Jacynda. He will be missed by his cat companion “Smokey.” Lawrence was predeceased by his father Dan and his mother Dora. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Lawrence to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital – Palliative Care or to Edmonton Humane Society. The family thanks everyone who has touched Lawrence’s life with kindness. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
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Alex’s rock and roll dream continues Joe Machney Reporter Alex Fedorouk, a rhythm guitarist who sometimes plays bass guitar, hails from Vegreville. He went to school at VCHS and has recently joined FKB out of Bonnyville, having heard about them from a friend that knew the band was looking for a guitarist. When asked about where the name came from, Alex mentioned with a smile that the name FKB came from a Bar up in Fort Kent near Bonnyville. “I was playing in a rock band before and I left that band and was looking for a new band to play in,” Alex said. “So I auditioned and they took me in and I’ve been with FKB for almost six months now.” Joining a new band is not an easy task, Alex had to learn their material in a matter of a couple months. The band consists of himself on rhythm guitar, a drummer, a lead guitarist, and the vocalist who plays bass and keys as well. “The songwriting for their earlier stuff was influenced mainly by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, The Ramones, the Rolling Stones and some modern bands like Kings of Leon. Their newer stuff is definitely going for a more pop modern sound with a high-energy show and is more influenced by bands like
Maroon 5 and Down with Webster.” The band has recently released a new single and they’re trying to push it onto radio cycles and trackers, hopeful that it will get them a bit more of a following. “We’ve just announced a show a couple days ago with Bif Naked and we’re going to open up for her on Canada Day in Cold Lake,” Alex said. “So that’s pretty exciting for us. It
should be a good crowd too. In 2015 they played a show with The Trews and so far that’s been the most memorable show they’ve played.” Although music is a big part of his life, he has already finished his first year at NAIT for Radio Broadcasting so he’ll spend the summer touring with his new band and then back to school in the fall.
Alex has played live three times with FKB and the band has also played with Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers, who produced their first EP 123 FKB. FKB will embark on their western tour next week, starting in Fernie, BC after they play a show in Edmonton at the Sewing Machine Factory.
Drew Shalka (Lead Vocals, Bass, & Keys), Alex Fedorouk (Rhythm Guitar, and Vocals),Travis Topylki (Lead Guitar,Vocals), and Derek Chalut (Drums,Vocals).
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Crystal Zabrick Vegreville 4H Multiclub along with many other clubs & volunteer’s participation in the Provincial Annual Highway Cleanup Program or Caring for Alberta’s Highways (Adopt-a-Highway) Program on May 6. The annual highway cleanup program is set-up as a fundraiser event. Although the program was originally established for associations such as the 4H and Scouts, all groups and clubs are now encouraged to participate. The highway cleanup program is held annually on the first or second Saturday in May, as weather permits. Clubs may request certain sections of Highways, but award will depend on availability (first come first serve basis).
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Railway Safety draws great prizes Joe Machney and Cst Jason Gagnon The Vegreville RCMP and Vegreville Fire and Rescue sponsored a contest to bring more awareness to railway safety week which ran from April 24th to 30th. Students from St. Martin’s and A.L. Horton schools were encouraged to design and submit safety posters with a railway safety message and winners were selected for different grade levels. Prizes
included new bikes and restaurant gift certificates. “All of the submissions that we got from the students were absolutely incredible, we were blown away by every single one of them,” Cst Gagnon said. “We had a great time running this contest and the kids had a great time designing their posters. I think this is a fun way of promoting railway safety.”
Hanna Musama (ALH grade 5) with Principal Greg Probert and Cst Jason Gagnon Carter Muntz (St. Martin’s kindergarden) and Cst Jason Gagnon
Emily Drinkwater (St. Martin’s grade 2) and Cst Jason Gagnon
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Vegreville School of Ballet-Year-End Recital
Ballet 4 Choreography performs Bonne Fete. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Tap ½ performs Rainy Nights. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Little Mini 3 Years performs Fairy Garden. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Rosanne Fortier Vegreville School of Ballet Year-End Recital’s dancers really rose to the top of Canada’s Maple Leaf with their Canada 150 theme- Strong and Free; Dance With Me performances on May 13 at Vegreville Social Centre. Emcee Jamieson Brown announced that this year VSB had 139 students which is a record number for their 40 year history. Instructor, Miss. Laura noted that dancing is a powerful tool that can bring peace and joy. This event did just that as it featured jazz, hiphop, lyrical, modern, tap, ballet, and other genres which included dancers of all ages where each act was done to perfection and the dancers all had pleasant and joyful expressions as they performed. The choreography was supreme.
The audience cheered and issued a rapturous applause after each performance. Especially crowd-pleasing were the Adult Hip-Hop performances; fitting was Spice Mom which had adult jazz dancers who laced humor into their piece. The finale performance had all dancers waving Canadian flags on the stage. Brown said this has been a strong festival season that had winners in every genre. The award and scholarship winners-Tianna Pooke, Emma Zemlak, Austin McMaster, Lexa McMahon, Winnie Lange, Rayna Fedorak, Veronika Dolgireva, Abbe Kratko, Maxim Rudyk, Kamdyn Tymchuk, Bella Davis, Aubrey Sorochan, Rylan Langkow, Layne Lowes, Bailey Sanford, Erica Mochnach, Dawson Brunet, Madison Provost gathered on the stage with their sponsors before the second intermission.
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Endangered penguin visits A.L. Horton School Rosanne Fortier The students at AL Horton School and Pleasant Ridge Hutterite Colony have been learning about penguins. Brittany Schwartz, from Animal care at West Edmonton Mall Marina brought Doug, the penguin to the schools on May 10. Ms. Hyshka’s Grade One class said they had learned that penguin’s babies are called chicks. There are 17 varieties of penguins and most of them live in the Southern Hemisphere. They are a bird that can’t fly in the air; they fly underwater. Seals eat penguins. The Emperor is the biggest penguin followed by the King Penguin. The students had a chance to meet Doug is an endangered 31 year-old penguin who Doug, an endangered African 31was born in a zoo in the United States. year-old penguin who was born in a zoo (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
in the United States. She was given the name Doug because she was the tallest bird in the colony when she was born. So, they thought she was a boy. Schwarz explained to the students that they have to be calm because animals can sense a person’s energy, if people are wild and excited, the animal might be this way too. The kids found out that Doug was very flexible and she could touch her feet with her beak and had 100 to 150 feathers. Penguins are black and white so their predators don’t notice them as much undersea. Penguins can live in warm weather because they are birds. Schwarz told the children they can prevent penguins from becoming endangered by taking care of the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling. The children listened attentively,
Schwarz walked around the gym with Doug for the children to be able to get up close and personal with Doug.
Mother’s Day Luncheon and Bake Sale Treasurer of RPL, Marg Henderson and Lecturing Lady, Susan Stecyk were a few of the ladies who helped with the bake sale. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Deserrie Ruptash with her mother, Lil Ruptash. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier Royal Purple Ladies do a lot of good work for the community. On May 11 Royal Purple held their annual Mother’s Day Luncheon and Bake Sale at Vegreville Elks Hall. This event was a fundraiser so they can continue their charitable ventures and it was also a way to get mothers and their children together. To honor Canada 150 and mothers, on the wall was a Canada 150 sign with maple leaves of present and past Royal Purple Ladies with their mothers, going back as far as three generations. Deserrie Ruptash and her mother, Lil Ruptash enjoyed the sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice and strawberry shortcake. Deserrie said her mother was special because she supports all her children in the things they want to do. “My mother is incredibly active and hardworking. She’s someone I look up to because of all the things she did and continues to do with her professional and family life, as
well as, her contribution to the community,” Deserrie said. Dwayne Gorda said he really likes his mother, Rose Gorda because she does a lot for him. “Mom is really good to me; she takes me to all my sports practices; floor hockey, bowling and other places. She spends a lot of time with me.” Darlene Schmidt said she loves her mother, Elsie Hunka and she is very blessed to have Elsie as a mother. “Mom means the world to us. She’s loyal, funny and she makes us happy. She’s kind and generous. I work on Mother’s Day so; I wanted to share today with my mom.” This event also included a raffle and door prizes.
Brittney Schwarz holds up Doug the Penguin to show the students her feet. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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The times they are a-changing Joe Machney Reporter Oh, the times they are a-changin! It was Bob Dylan who sang that back in 1964 and like everything else in life, times change and people need to keep up with the times or as he put it, “You better start swimming or you’ll sink like a stone.” Another line that is appropriate is, “He who gets hurt is he who stalls.” This is where Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater of the Vegreville RCMP is coming from. As the times change and society with it, people’s way of life needs to change as well. “When I was growing up people left the keys in the ignition and you never had a problem with it being gone when you got up the next morning,” Drinkwater remembered. “That old school mentality is something that people have to let go of. Not change, but let it go completely. We still get complaints every morning of vehicles being rummaged through for pocket change, chargers, wallets and everything that’s been left behind.” Drinkwater stressed the importance of getting to know your neighbours and developing trust with one another so that you look after each other and when something doesn’t look right, or suspicious, then it probably isn’t. “But even though you may have good people living around you, you gotta lock your doors, your shed, and your garages, because thieves will take advantage of it and steal something that may not be worthwhile to you like an old gas can or tools, but they’ll take them.”
According to Drinkwater, motion sensors are not as expensive as they use to be and they are helpful as a measure of security. “Also don’t leave things out and visible, like bags of recyclable cans, because that creates temptation. It’s about being conscientious of what you’re doing and what a thief could be looking for to take. Once you feed them once, then they are more likely to come back a second time or a third. It’s like feeding a stray cat really.” “It’s about forming new habits,” Drinkwater emphasized. “Habits of better awareness and understanding of today’s social environment. Keep things out of sight in your vehicles and keep a clean yard to eliminate the temptation. It’s not 1955 anymore, times have changed.” Trailers and other equipment are also items that are often stolen which could be prevented. “Put a lock on the tongue of the trailer and render your trailer to the point where somebody can’t just hook up and tow it away. Secure your equipment because with most criminals it’s all about quick and the opportunity. They’re not going to take hours
breaking into things. If it’s open they’re in gone. Most of the crimes we see in Vegrev sophisticated, they’re crimes of opportu could easily be prevented.”
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Crime prevention helps everybody Joe Machney Reporter Law has changed and evolved throughout history and if it wasn’t for law and crime prevention then the world would be thrown into anarchy. Crimes are committed when laws are broken, period. Laws are implemented to sustain a level of order within society. The police are commissioned to uphold those laws and keep the peace within society. In general people should know right from wrong, but unfortunately, that perceived truth is not often the case or people feel the need to rebel against the laws that their country is built upon. Laws keep people safe not only from each other in respects to keeping a level of harmony between your fellow man, but also as an attempt to help people not commit harm to themselves as well. When people rebel against laws and commit crimes how often are others hurt in some way during the process? How deep does that pain really go? In a broader more complex picture, the laws all have their place and work together in their various factions to sustain order within society. If one sees going against
this great country was built upon. This perspective allows one to see a crime committed through new eyes. If one sees the crime as unjust and not worth the punishment, then they should consider that from the bigger picture it has its place and by following the law and not committing the crime you are helping to keep the system that has helped to sustain the country of Canada in a smooth running order, which allows others to continue to enjoy their quality of life. So in this respects, c r i me prevent ion helps everybody. At its heart, crime prevention is about keeping the freedom that Canadians enjoy.
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Jen Powley’s book reading at library Memoir-Just Jen-Thriving through Multiple Sclerosis’s book reading and presentation at Vegreville Centennial Library on May 11. The library’s gym was full of people. Some of them remembered growing up with Jen and Viola Braun-Fox was Jen’s music (piano) teacher from the time Jen was three till the time Jen was about in grade 11. Viola said she remembered Jen’s determination. “She would take guidance and direction but if she didn’t agree, she Jen Powley, author of Just Jen at her book reading in would let me know. I always Vegreville. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) said that the students who make Rosanne Fortier us think and ask why we are Author and former resident of Vegreville, asking for something make us good Jen Powley stated that she doesn’t want to teachers,” Viola said to Jen. be thought of as extraordinary because Jen participated in the Wendy Brook she is living with a disability. This was Festival where she played piano and one way she showed how humble and recited poetry. She also used to do genuine she was at Jen’s launch of Her Ukrainian dancing and was very active
before MS took over. Jen lives in Halifax now and she took four years to write her book if you include publishing. Jen’s book is a true account of her life since she was diagnosed with MS at 15 years-old. Walking, using her hands is not possible, and speaking is difficult for Jen now. Yet her mind is perfect and she wanted to put this asset to good use by writing a book and sharing her experiences with others who have MS since
there weren’t many good books about MS for her at first. She wrote about her career, love relationships, family, roommates and assistants. Jen is currently in her fifth year as a volunteer and is President of an organization that supports and settles refugees. Her sense of humor shone throughout the reading, even when people met her and she said she would be quite keen if they bought two or the books she wrote.
People wait to meet Jen Powley. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Vegreville Soccer Association’s first soccer game of the season Rosanne Fortier The lovely spring weather helped Vegreville Soccer Association kick-off their first game of the season with great sportsmanship at A.L. Horton Schoolyard on May 10. U8’s teams from Vegreville and area from Vegreville Soccer Association played hard as they ran around the field. All the soccer players are eight and under. Coach Leigh Drinkwater said their team, Green Dragons has 10 players on the roster this year. “At the end of the game, all the players said they had a lot of fun. Our team lost 7-1 against U8 Team #4 because we aren’t using goalies at this stage because we are trying to keep the children engaged in the actual game. Those are the new rules with Alberta Minor Soccer Association. Our team was thrilled to have the one goal so; they didn’t finish with a score of zero. Playing soccer benefits kids because besides the physical exercise benefits, the children build-up teamwork skills, social skills, and organizational skills.”
Green Dragons play against U8 Team #4 (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Homestead Lodge honors mothers at tea! Rosanne Fortier To show appreciation to mothers and celebrate motherhood, on May 13 Homestead Lodge held a Mother’s Day Tea. People indulged on open-faced sandwiches, platters of fruits, tea, coffee and desserts that the kitchen staff worked hard to make. A raffle was offered with a selection of items that were generously donated by individuals and businesses in the community. “A lot of our residents are mothers and grandmothers. We host this event to give them a time to connect with their family and enjoy each other’s company and have some fun,” Recreation Coordinator, Cxene Brooks said. People sure did seem to enjoy being with their mothers. Deb Zaleschuk said her mother-in-law; Nettie Zaleschuk is very much like a mother to her. “Nettie has a very positive attitude and a very nice disposition. She’s very humble and grateful. She’s a very caring person and she’s all I have because my mother passed away years ago. We’re close, I spend a lot of time with her because I treasure her and I will do anything for her and I’m happy to do anything she asks me to. I couldn’t ask for anything more and I just hope I keep her for a long time,” Deb said. Five-year-old Asher Skoropadyk was all smiles with his
mother, Brianne Faulkner. He said he was proud of the Mother’s Day card he made her at daycare. “My mother is good to me and she spends a lot of time with me. She builds stuff for me. She gives me a lot of hugs and kisses,” Asher said.
Deb Zaleschuk said her mother-in-law; Nettie Zaleschuk is very much like a mother to her. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Looking forward to the fair Caroline Knowles There are snow geese on the sloughs and in the air and other birds nesting and chatting and chirping so it is pretty certain that we are actually going to get summer. I am sure that all the gardeners in the region have long been planning their vegetable and f lower gardens and are now eagerly testing to see if the conditions are right to get anything into the soil. Hopefully many of the products of this gardening fervor will appear on the benches in the Exhibit Hall in August this year. Not being a gardener, but a serial knitter, I will be choosing a few of the many hats and mitts I have knitted this winter. I am also looking forward to seeing the many beautiful creations that the artists and crafters of the Vegreville area produce. The Exhibit Hall bench show is one of my favourite parts of our summer fair. It is direct evidence of the creative spirit
that lives in our community. It is a celebration of the arts from the garden, the kitchen, the sewing room and the studio (which of course may be the kitchen table not just the special room set aside for artistic endeavours). The exhibits from all ages from preschool to old school and everything in between. This being the Sesquicentennial of Canada as a nation, we are suggesting that exhibitors incorporate that theme into their exhibits. There are many ways that this can be done so it is being left up to the imagination and creativity of the exhibitors. Last year a new feature of the Bench Show was a People’s Choice award. Visitors to the Exhibit Hall were invited to vote for their favourite exhibit in each of 14 categories. It was very popular with both visitors and exhibitors alike. With some minor modifications in the procedure the people will once again be invited to choose.
Edward Trach, Adeline Trach, Leanne Walker, Addy Walker, Charlene Dundys, Shannon Homeniuk, Daniel Homeniuk, Andy Homeniuk enjoy tea and refreshments together. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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DU Tribute to Canada 150 Don Lobay and John Sokoluk Vegreville Ducks Unlimited recently held through annual fund raising dinner. The funds raised at this event are used to conserve wetlands and marshes on our area. Over the past 30+ years that the local committee has organized this event in Vegreville, 568 projects within a 100 km radius have been worked on, with 215,733 acres of habitat secured. The total investment over the area by Ducks Unlimited is $44,481, 166 with the Vegreville committee raising $582,082. This contribution is fully the result of the guests who attend the dinner and of the support and participation of local
businesses, year after year. The event this year was also a passport event, complete with a DU Trading Post and prizes and table décor reflecting the sesquicentennial occasion. The Trading Post was a feature display complete with Hudson Bay blankets, coTs, Metis and First Nation artifacts, vintage tins, snowshoes, furs, crocks and jugs. Guests are invited to dress in historical, sports or Canadiana attire. Two DU committee members truly got into the spirit by dressing as Anthony Henday and buffalo coated trapper. Along with the usual raffles, silent and live auction, throughout the evening guests were able to observe local Vegreville Visual Artist, Gloria Sen, painting an original art piece called “Marshland Monarch”. At the completion of the piece it was auctioned off and purchased by Mayor and Mrs. Hayduk. The Wine Raffle that local businesses generously donated to, proved again to be a popular and successful event. In order to keep the annual fund raising dinner unique and entertaining, at the end of each dinner the local DU committee reviews the event and the feedback received from guests. The DU committee will strive to improve the format for the upcoming fund raiser in 2018, to make it an even more sociable and fun filled evening.
The wild wetlands and marshes of Alberta, need our continue support. For more information please check out the local committees Facebook page Ducks Unlimited Vegreville or www.ducks.ca.
Vecherok dances to Canada 150 Rosanne Fortier Promin’ Dancers from Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance presented Vecherok, their year-end performance at Vegreville Social Centre on May 6. Emcee, Erin Robert President of the club stated that the Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance was formed on October 18, 1973. Robert said that to commemorated Canada 150 they were presenting a Flashback Fashion Show of Ukrainian costumes modeled by Gavin Worobec, Kaylynn Makarenko, Paisley Yackimec, Alison Huculak, Avery
Horon, Marissa Bay, Sadie Kuzio, Delany Shewchuk, Chelsea and Kailyn Kuhn. The costume that Alison modeled was worn on January 13, 2010, when the Olympic Torch made its way through Vegreville. Marissa wore the same costume her mother, Connie Bay wore when she danced for Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance. Delany Shewchuk modeled a costume worn by her Mom, Patricia Shewchuk when Patricia danced in 1984. Chelsea and Kailyn wore embroidered blouses and costumes that were stitched by their
baba, Pearl Kuhn. The celebration continued with Act 1 dance performances where each one told a story from the part of the Ukraine they came from. Pryvit was performed from Central Ukraine and featured brief dance performances from all groups and moved smoothly from balletic pieces to energetic sets where each performance was well-choreographed. The sets were performed by intermediates, pre-beginners, juniors, seniors, beginners, and adult dancers. During intermission, award presentations were made by Vice-President,
Connie Bay where, every dancer received recognition. Marissa Bay and Christina Nawrot were presented with a gift for being with the Promin Dancers for 10 years and Murray Howell was honored for his four years of instruction. Act 2 dance performances were versatile and skilled.. After the performance supper was served by Prairie Catering. A raffle and door prizes were held after supper. Following the meal, dancers were treated to swimming at Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre.
Dancers who modeled Ukrainian costumes from Ukrainian School of Ukrainian dance’s history-In no particular order- Gavin Worobec, Kaylynn Makarenko, Paisley Yackimec, Alison Huculak, Avery Horon, Marissa Bay, Sadie Kuzio, Delany Shewchuk, Chelsea and Kailyn Kuhn. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Senior group of dancers perform to Bereznianka-Zakarpattia. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)