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RCMP files from MAY 9 - 15 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser May 9

02:05 – While on patrol in Lavoy, members noted a vehicle parked in the rear of a residence. Inquiries showed the vehicle as being stolen. Further investigation revealed a weapon in plain sight. The occupant of the vehicle, a 28-year-old male from the area, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. He was held for a hearing with the Justice of the Peace and subsequently remanded into custody.

11:55 – Report of a hit and run at the Vegreville Walmart. A white Ford Escape was struck on the driver’s side damaging the driver’s side at the rear of the vehicle. Under investigation. Any information from witnesses would be beneficial.

21:30 – Report of a semi hauling a grain bin that hit the overpass East of Vegreville.

The incident occurred earlier in the day.

Members attended and the vehicles were gone, however, damage was noted on the overpass. The issue was forwarded to Alberta Transportation for further investigation.

23:00 – Report of an attempted break and enter which occurred previously. An attempt to cut the lock on the gate of a compound at a Vegreville business was made. Nothing was reported stolen at the time.

23:03 – Report of attempted theft from a motor vehicle at a Vegreville business. The suspects had secured a painted cardboard panel to the back of the vehicle in what may have been an attempt to block the view from the road. An attempted catalytic converter theft is suspected. Under investigation.

May 10

05:42 – Report of the theft of a black 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 from a residence in Vegreville. The theft occurred over night and the vehicle was locked with the keys in the owner’s possession. Under investigation.

08:23 – Report of the theft of a brown 2005 GMC Sierra from a residence in Vegreville. The theft occurred over night.

Under investigation.

13:49 – Report of an attempted break and enter to a government building in Vegreville.

Under investigation.

14:51 – Report of a hit and run at the Vegreville Peavy Mart. Two vehicles were backing out of their stalls at the same time when they collided. One driver in a gray Ford F-150 did not stop. The license plate did not return as a valid plate number.

Under investigation.

15:15 – Report of an attempted fraud via Facebook Marketplace. The seller was contacted by a potential buyer who stated they would send $2,000 (cheque) for the $250 item and requested money be returned. The returned money was sent via e-transfer but

held by the bank. The bank notified the client and the money was not lost. Under investigation.

15:16 – Information received about a “large Grow-Op” rural Lamont County.

Investigation revealed that the subject of the complaint has a license and was properly registered with the proper agencies. No crime involved.

May 11

00:25 – While conducting compliance checks, it was determined that the client was not at the residence as specified in the release order. The subject was arrested the next day and later released with additional documents for court.

20:23 – Report of a fight in progress rear a Vegreville residence. Members attended, however, no one wanted to provide a statement and EMS was declined. While investigating the matter, members determined that one of the parties present was in breach of conditions. They were arrested and held for a JP hearing and then later remanded into custody.

22:22 – While on patrol, members located a suspect driving an ATV in Mundare. The suspect fled, but the ATV was later found along with the suspect hiding in a residence.

The suspect was arrested for driving while prohibited and held for a hearing with the JP.

May 12

00:00 – A search warrant was executed at residence in Mundare which resulted in 3 individuals being arrested. Charges included: possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Weapons Possession, Possession of Counterfeit Money and Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs (methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking. All three individuals are facing multiple charges and were held for a JP hearing with one individual still being held.

11:23 – Report of a vehicle found in a barn on a rural property in Minburn County. The owner found the vehicle, a white F-350 which was determined to have been stolen out of Castor, Alberta. The vehicle was recovered and is awaiting forensic investigation.

15:18 – Report of the theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked at a business in Vegreville. CCTV being reviewed.

16:38 – Report of an intoxicated male walking down the middle of the road.

Members attended and located the 41-yearold male heavily intoxicated. He was arrested and held in cells until sober.

18:36 – Report of an abandoned vehicle in Minburn County near Mundare. It was determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Edmonton. The white 2011 Ford cutaway van was recovered and is awaiting forensic investigation.

Nothing of note

May 13

May 14

07:26 – Report of an attempted vehicle theft from a residence in Vegreville. The owner caught the suspects attempting to steal a vehicle. When confronted the suspects fled in another vehicle and the owner attempted to locate them. The owner located the vehicle and was following the possible suspects when they reversed into the client’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle was described as a newer silver F-350. Under investigation.

10:19 – Report of theft of a vehicle from a Vegreville business which occurred the night prior at 03:05. The white 2006 F-350 was seen being stolen on CCTV. Under investigation.

12:36 – Report of a suspicious male at a neighbouring property who appeared to be hiding from a helicopter. Members investigated and determined the helicopter in the area at that time was not law enforcement.

Members attended but patrols turned up negative.

18:40 – While on patrol, members noticed an individual known to them. Upon seeing the police the suspect fled. The vehicle was later recovered and determined to be stolen.

A warrant is being sought for the suspect for possession of stolen property.

May 15

03:27 – Report of attempted theft and theft from a residence near Warwick. There was an attempt to steal three vehicles and then a garage was broken into. In the garage a silver Polaris Sportsman quad was stolen.

Under investigation.

07:52 – Traffic enforcement in the area by traffic services resulting in approximately 5 speeding tickets as well as tickets for failing to provide documents.

08:17 – Report of a cow on the road.

Members attended and issued a warning to the owner of the animal under the stray animals act.

08:41 – Traffic services conducted a traffic stop for speeding. It was determined that the 24-year-old male from Lloydminster driving a dark blue 2013 Chrysler 200 had more going on. The driver was charged with speeding, (Voluntary Penalty of $183), Open Liquor, (VP of $120), multiple charges under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation, (VP’s of $120, $300, $120), failing to update license, (VP of $162) and failing to stop (warning issued). The vehicle was towed.

During the week there were 77 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 1 false 911, 1 animal strike, 2 wellbeing check, 5 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 26 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser At 8:04 am on May 16, the Vegreville Fire Department, (VFD) responded to a report of a structure fire just northeast of 61 Avenue and 50 Street.

Fire Chief Chris Jardine stated that, “Upon arrival, crews fought a fire that appears to have started in or near abandoned structure and spread into the nearby brush and field area. Crews worked on the fire for several hours and then it was determined to be out.

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As I write, gasoline close to home is around $1.64/ litre, and in the greater Vancouver area closer to $2.29/litre, and regular increases are expected in the coming weeks.

So where are all the parties?

As the citizens get restless over the cost of EVERYTHING increasing, politicians are frantically looking at where to point the finger. The obvious culprit is the Russian invasion of Ukraine, followed by OPEC not increasing production. Looking past the direct comparison of fossil fuels, food and fertilizer are also increasing. We are promised rebates for the average Canadian and penalties for “big polluters” like evil industry.

The question is… why? Why are the same politicians who are jet-setting around the world not celebrating the increased cost of living? Why are the environmentalists not throwing parties to rejoice in the fact that as the prices go up, less people can afford to drive?

My guess is that at least for the small G “green” politicians, they don’t actually believe raising gas taxes and the price of carbon will do anything more than win them strategic votes.

Looking across the board, there are very few who speak out against the carbon tax.

Last month, Canada’s environment commissioner announced

that the country may not be able to reach its 2030 emissions reductions targets because the federal government’s current plan is based on “unrealistic” assumptions about the role hydrogen will play in the energy mix in years to come.

Interesting they singled out hydrogen. In the last few weeks, we have had announcements for billions of dollars of investment related to electric vehicles and the associated industries.

There is a huge focus on this even though it is still not practical in most of Canada. We just aren’t there yet.

According to the Government of Canada website, of our total emissions, transportation accounts for 28 percent of our total emissions whereas stationary combustion is responsible for 45 percent. Of the transportation mix, road transportation is the largest contributor, accounting for around 69 percent of the 28 percent. That would include not only our trips to see Aunt Mable and to get groceries, but also kids on school busses, large trucks bringing any sorts of goods and anything else that drives around. Canada is a big country.

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So why not concentrate on the 45 percent of the total which is stationary combustion? Well, they are… if you are Alberta.

Thirty-three percent of stationary combustion is attributed to Oil and Gas Extraction. The next two stand out to me. Public Electricity and Heat production is around 21 percent and Residential another 13 percent. So heating our public infrastructure and our homes pollutes as much as oil and gas extraction. Canada is also a cold country.

There doesn’t seem to be an actual plan in place to take the next step toward decarbonization. The only thing we have is a goal to make it more expensive to pollute because seemingly that wins votes.

We should at least have something to look forward to. When gasoline hits $3.00 in Vancouver they should have a party subsidized by the carbon tax money. At least then it would be going towards something that benefits Canadians. Heck the government spent $8.2 million on the Parliament Hill ice rink for Canada 150.

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Already, we are in an excellent position to export clean hydrogen globally, and studies show Alberta has capacity to produce some of the lowest-cost clean hydrogen in the world. Clean hydrogen is a real solution made by Albertans, for Albertans.

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Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk Submitted Hydrogen development is critical to Alberta’s success. Nations across the world are investing in this booming industry, which presents a great opportunity for jobs, investment, and emissions reduction.

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Bargain Hunters Scour Mundare During Town Wide Garage Sale during the day long garage sale that had a total of 61 registered participants.

Some of the participants and bargain hunters said it was a family tradition and were enjoying all it had to offer.

Julia Zyla, who coowns Treats by Special P with Sarah Dewhurst, chose May 7 to launch their business. Zyla, and her parent volunteer helpJulia Zyla, co-owner of Treats by Special P, with mom Natalie Zyla, ers Natalie and Perry (left) and Mundare Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Zyla were on hand to serve customers at the Michelle Pinon Mundare Seniors Centre.

News Advertiser Local quilter Gail Patrie was also on Mundare was a haven for bargain hunthand at the Seniors Centre. Patrie’s husers looking for great deals during its band said she’d made 45 quilts since annual town wide garage sale on May 7.

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90 Years Ago – May 18, 1932

Rev. Mr. Irving, beloved pastor of the United Church, has placed his resignation in the hands of the church officials. A meeting of the Board of Managers was held this evening and the resignation accepted with the utmost regret.

Completing a brilliant University course, Miss Anita Gordon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gordon, was given the degree of Master of Science in Arts at Convocation last week in Edmonton.

The Alberta Gia and Confectionery Store under the management of A. Litwinow, late of North Battleford, will be opened for business on Saturday morning, May 21st. in the Dutcher Block, next to the Alberta Hotel, in the premises formerly occupied by Jos. Price, Jeweler.

The Bodner and Woytkiw Billiard Hall in Mundare will be a lively place this summer when their new bowling alleys will be installed.

The alleys are all here waiting to be laid out and given a trial.

Walter Gilks, who has been buying grain at Warwick for the past few months, moves to Lavoy this week where he will take over the U.G.G. house at that point.

75 Years Ago – May 21, 1947

Mike Chmilar, 23 years of age, has won the Gold Medal award from the Association of Professional Engineers of Alberta, as a member of the 1947 Graduation Class, University of Alberta. Mike received his early education at Brush Hill and then attended Vegreville High School from September 1940 to June 1943.

Posters have been issued announcing that Willingdon is preparing for big doings on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 5th, 6th and 7th. As a three day shot the celebration covers the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the town and Willingdon has turned out to be a pretty good town, too. No doubt this event will attract large crowds on all three days. It is being handled by the Willingdon Sports Association, with S. D. Samoil as president and H.Z. Kryklywicz as secretary.

The tulip was first introduced into Europe from turkey in the sixteenth century. After 1634 an outburst of tulip growing in Holland, called “tulipomania”, made the Dutch famous exporters of bulbs.

Sometimes as much as $5,000.00 was paid for a single bulb at that time. Now we can have more perfect blooms for a little work and a few cents.

50 Years Ago – May 18, 1972

Vegreville Mayor Virgil P. Moshansky announced his intention to seek the Liberal nomination at a nominating convention to be held in Vegreville on May 26th. Mr. Moshansky has been active in the Liberal organization since establishing his law practice in Vegreville serving as president and holding other offices during the intervening years.

The past two weeks has seen a lot of activity at the swimming pool in Vegreville in preparation for the season opening to take place on Sunday, May 21st. Free swimming is on tap for that date for everyone and opening time is set for 1;00 p.m.

Head table guest have been lined up for the Vegreville Kinsmen Club’s ten dollar a plate Sportsmen’s Dinner to be held on Tuesday, May 26th at the Chateau Dining Hall. Some of the speakers are as follows: Curtis Shokoples, Edmonton Oil Kings player; Fred Comerie, a member of the current Edmonton Oil Kings hockey team; Ron Forwick who plays football with the Edmonton Eskimos; Al McCann, sports director with CFRN-TV and Wes Montgomery, sports director with radio station CHED. Mr. Montgomery will act as master of ceremonies. The same evening will honor Joe Goshko in recognition of his many years of contribution to minor sports in Vegreville.

25 Years Ago – May 20, 1997

A local man has again donated one of his creations to the Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity (VALID). Bob Kelly spent most of the winter making a gigantic doll house which features detailed people, furnishings and decorating throughout all rooms.

Kelly donated the doll house to VALID which will be raffled off as a fundraiser.

Congratulations to Rita Paquette of the Mundare School who was one of the 125 finalists in the Excellence in Teaching award program. The final 20 winners were selected on May 8. Elk Island School board of trustees recognized the four nominees from our system at a brief program on April 21.

The Two Hills Fish and Game Association presented trophies during its annual banquet held Saturday, April 19. Winner of the northern pike trophy was David Tarkowski. The pike weighed 11.49 pounds. Walleye winner was Cody Taranko with a 1.16 kilogram fish and Christopher Plantz brought in a rainbow trout weighing 16.5 ounces. In the big game category, Robert Kutash won mule deer non-typical with a score 66 1/8. Wes Nikiforuk scored 160 4/8 in the whitetail deer typical category.

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Preston Manning Brings Clarity to our Lockdown Misery Brian Giesbrecht Frontier Centre for Public Policy Preston Manning already occupies a place of honour in our history books as the father of modern conservatism.

His accomplishments are too numerous to recount in this short article, and his articles, essays and books are many.

With his many accomplishments and at his stage in life, one would think Preston would choose an easier path than to once again become embroiled in the fraught subject of pandemic politics.

But not so. Manning has again seen a need for his talents and rejoined the fray.

The Frontier Centre for Public Policy is honoured to present Manning’s latest offering in what he calls a fictionalized story. It’s about everything that has happened to this country since the COVID-19 virus first made it to Canadian shores.

We’ve experienced it all – the panic, fear and misinformation – all followed by a disastrously exaggerated (and highly political) government response. That exaggerated response – lockdowns – might go down in history as the single biggest mistake in public policy in human history.

We’re only beginning to understand how big that mistake was. The huge economic costs are still unclear. How much of the alarming economic events now unfolding – uncontrolled inflation, supply chain chaos, looming recession, even war – are directly related to lockdown policies is still unclear.

And we’re starting to see how deep the cost and societal division that excessive government regulation, government-decreed unemployment, forced economic dependence, and the unnecessary stoking of fear will have on us, our children and our grandchildren for decades to come.

But at least most of the world has managed to move on past these incredibly divisive – and just plain dumb – policies, like excessive regulation and vaccine mandates.

But not Canada.

We seem to be stuck in a time warp. I had occasion to enter a federal building the other day. While Manitoba has been free of the worst of features of the made-up lockdown world – useless paper masks, gallons of hand sanitizer and the like – not so the federal government.

Entering the building, one might as well have been in North Korea. There were lines on the floor telling us where to stand. A masked civil servant is employed only to squirt goop on your hands and ask if you had a cough and bars further entry until your hands are sufficiently doused with chemicals.

That’s also the scene at airports where unvaccinated people can’t even travel to another part of Canada – even if their relative is dying in another province. The whole thing is surreal.

We would do it without objection if it had anything to do with science, but it doesn’t. It’s all about politics. Our prime minister told us so. When vaccine mandates were first proposed, Justin Trudeau said emphatically, “We’re not a country that makes vaccinations mandatory.” He was speaking the truth then. He knew how divisive such mandates would be. He knew that one part of the population would inevitably be set against the other and that deep division and a fractured society would be the long-lasting result.

But he did it anyway. The science didn’t change, but politics entered the picture. And the rest is history. We now live in that fractured society.

Good people are fired from their jobs for not accepting a vaccination that doesn’t stop transmission. Good people are prevented from travelling or even going into a bar without a vaccination certificate that has nothing to do with who gets or doesn’t get sick with an ever-changing virus that will be with us forever. And good people are jailed and persecuted for honking horns and disrupting traffic.

That’s the Canada we now live in, a Canada where half the population now regards civil liberties as a right-wing plot.

But I’m getting carried away. Let’s let Manning tell his story. I hope you like it as much as I did.

Oh, and not to spoil the plot, but this is far more than just a story. Preston Manning has stepped up to the plate with a plan to get us out of our political pandemic prison.

And to ensure that we never find ourselves in one in the future.

Brian Giesbrecht, retired judge, is a senior fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Perfect Storm of Learning Soccer Skills Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association, (VMSA) U15 Girls (Vegreville Thunder) played their first home game for the year versus the Vermilion U15 Girls on May 10 at RJV Soccer Field.

The Head Coach for U15 Girls is Juan Carlos Sernandez. Other coaches are Alfonso and Tamara Salinas.

Coach Alfonso Salinas said they currently have 16 players in girls U15 team. “The game went well, considering weather and the other team had more players on their advantage, allowing them to sub off more players

at a time and we only had one practice. We were able to score one goal, with six against.

I believe that our U15 girls have gained several learning experiences, considering that our association has

had to bring up some U13 players up to U15 to fulfill a team. Some of our players are new, as some have played from previous years which is a learning curve for everyone. I don’t take this game as a loss, but an experience as to where we can improve our gameplay.

Our team shows passion and resilience, which does not go unnoticed. We will be focusing on several factors to improve gameplay, communication skills, situational awareness, and drills to improve passing. Soccer is much like chess, and isn’t about who’s the fastest and who can score. It’s about playing intellectually, where the ball can travel faster than a player can run and determining plays ahead of time,” Salinas said.

U15 Girls Vegreville Thunder play a game against Vermilion U15 Girls.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

Kicking Off Memories of Soccer Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Volunteering for soccer goes a long way back for Jacqueline Dobson.

Dobson explained, “We got together with some

people who came from England who worked for Alberta Government Telephones and some people who came from England who worked for Alberta Environment Centre and a handful of people from Vegreville. These people all wanted to form the

U9 Vegreville Twisters 1997. In front row from L-R. Adam Shermack, Leah Klingbeil, Sasha Dobson, Amber Gulevich, Andrew Goertz, Blair Durant, Jared Evert. Middle row from L-R. Kyle Kristensen, Alex Treeshin, Bryce Lowe, Brook Gabruck, Daniel Bilyk, Sean O’Donovan, Ryan Brodziak, Julie Dobson, Brandyn Balaban.

Back row from L-R. Coach Jacqueline Dobson, Manager Margaret O’Donovan, Assistant Coach Dale Evert.

(Holiday Photo-Vegreville/Submitted Photo)

Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) and that is how VMSA got started in 1977.

I coached soccer for Vegreville Minor Soccer Association at age 13 in 1977 when we moved here. I coached and refereed until I reached the age of 45 which was around 2006.

Our U12 girls won the Lakeland Cup Jacqueline Dobson. and went to provin(Jacqueline Dobson/Submitted Photo) cials.

I achieved the level of Provincial referee for Girls; now women are allowed to be referee assistants at the National and International level. Back then, there were very few girls refereeing and coaching.

Other memories I have are my son, Nickolas Dobson became the team mascot and he had to nap on the sidelines while I was coaching and refereeing; the team and other mothers use to look after him. Also, I remember it always being windy when we coached in Vegreville.” Jacqueline added.

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The Coven Spring Market Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Coven Spring Market was offered on May 7 upstairs at Canada Post Vegreville office.

This event was hosted by the collective effort of three local artists. They include: Cara Speidel from Euphoria Needful Things, Lana MacLean from Unrefined Designs and Stephanie MacComish from Crowded Nest Designs.

Cara said they rented this studio since March and hosted this sale to promote their artist studio. “We have inventory over here as we are all local artists. So, we thought we

would have an open house to let people into our studio to see or purchase our homemade art and craft projects.”

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ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, May 26, 2022 Vegreville Sunshine Club, 4630-49 St. Doors Open at 6:30 pm Meeting at 7:00 pm

Items of Business 1) Directors & General Managers Reports 2) Appointment of Auditors 3) Election of Officers 3 Positions H 2 - 3 year terms & 1 - 2 year term

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Holden 4-H Beef Club Holds Annual Achievement Day Cohen Buttner Club Reporter We held our Club Achievement Day April 30 at the Viking Carena. It was so great to be able to share this with the public again after a few years off due to Covid-19.

This year marked the 75th anniversary of the Holden 4-H Beef Club.

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Grand Champion Heifer & Supreme Female – Tuf Bratrud Reserve Champion Heifer – Quinten Albrecht Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Kate Albrecht Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Quinten Albrecht

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P.A.R.T.Y. Program a Sobering Experience for Local Youth Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Around 100 youth from Two Hills and Myrnam participated in a one-day interactive injury and prevention program on May 11.

The event was sponsored by the Two Hills & Area Victim Services and was held at the Two Hills Centennial Hall and the Two Hills Mennonite School. It included Grade 9, 10 and 11 students from Two Hills School, Two Hills Mennonite School and New Myrnam School.

Prevent Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth, (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program got underway around 9:15 am in the parking lot of the Two Hills Centennial Hall with Melonie Gillis (Mazurek) placing a 911 call for assistance following a mock collision involving a drunk driver.

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Two Hills Fire Chief Marj Skoropadyk told the students that one mistake could Mock collision scene. (Michelle Pinon/Photos) cost them everything. While they come across these tragic scenes, Skorpadyk said they could prevent such a thing from hapJosie Lutzak, a Grade 10 student from Two Hills School, portrayed the drunk pening and implored them think twice before getting behind the driver at the mock scene outside of the wheel or in a vehicle with a drunk driver.

Melonie Gillis (Mazurek) serves as Program Manager for the Centennial Hall. She was joined by fellow student actors Maddie Boettcher, Two Hills & Area Victim Services Unit. She said, “P.A.R.T.Y. is who played the deceased victim, and a national organization of which Two Hills Victim Services is a Julia Dolejsi, who played the other crash member. They provide resources and guidelines to do the program. Two Hills Victim Services relies on donations from the victim.

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Community Revitalization Project in Innisfree Gaining Momentum

In the fall of 2021 I became chair of the Innisfree Delnorte School Council and I approached our new principal Rachel Miller and our newly elected school trustee Kara Jackson to Willingdon REA start making things happen. In February of 2022 we received the go ahead from Buffalo Trail Public Schools, along with a financial commitment from them to proceed with our proposed project.

Myself, along with current Innisfree Fish and Game president, Neil Napora, made plans and obtained quotes to turn the area Thursday, June 2, 2022 into three outdoor pickleball courts on one side and a basketball 7:30 pm court with hockey nets on the other side.

Willingdon Rec Center Letters to community groups were sent requesting financial support. Grants have also been applied for and we are waiting All Members Invited to Attend to hear on results. To date, with school board, community and County of Minburn support we have raised over 50 percent of the total amount needed for the project.

Total cost will be around $180,000. We have hired Spectre Systems out of Mundare to do the excavation, base prep A public charter school and asphalt work starting at the end of for grades 7 - 12 June. Project will proceed as funding allows, but we hope to have it completed by summer 2023.”

Operating on a 4 day week This project will give people in the Education designed with rural students in mind community of Innisfree and surrounding area recreation opportunities that do not currently exist in our area. We hope that Afternoon community-based a pickleball league and tournaments options for all classes could be organized. Pickup games of We look forward to discussing our school with you! basketball or street hockey can also hapFor more informa on visit our website: pen in this multi-sport court area. It will also give the students at our school Notice to more opportunities Or Contact us at Creditors and Claimants for sport and fitEmail: holdenruralacademy@gmail.com ness. This could Estate of Call/Text: 780-336-6457 become a gatherEugene Victor Petryshyn ing area for the who died on April 22, 2022 Rural students have unique and diverse needs. community as the Their education should validate If you have a claim against this school playground their rural experience. estate, you must file your claim by is also adjacent to June 25, 2022 and provide details of your claim with Duncan Craig LLP Attention: Michael Klaray at 2800, 10060 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3V9 If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A community based project to create and construct an outdoor multi-sport area on the grounds of Delnorte School in Innisfree is gaining momentum.

Principal Rachel Miller said they don’t use the existing tennis courts, so converting it into a multi-sport area that can accommodate pickleball, basketball, street hockey and other activities is a great idea. “With it being revitalized the kids would have lots of opportunity for physical education and outside school programming to enhance their physical activity and all of those things. I think it would be great for our school and for our community to have this area nicely revitalized and able to be used.”

Miller said it was Carmen Kassian and her daughter Camille who had started this as a revitalization project last year. “As part of her role as President of Parent Council, Carmen had approached me to get on board, and I think it’s a great opportunity to revitalize this area of our school grounds.”

Kassian explained that, “In 1998 the Innisfree and District Fish and Game Association decided to build tennis courts on Buffalo Trail Public School property at Innisfree Delnorte School for school and community use. The courts were built and over the years with a change in school administration and community members the courts became neglected. Tennis wasn’t popular in the community.

Fast forward to 2020 and my children, husband and I decided to do some community service during Covid-19. We decided to clean up the courts. We went armed with chainsaws, clippers, weed eaters, shovels, and blowers to clean up the area. That is when I decided something had to be done with this area to improve it and make it safe and useable once again.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I have to admit that it has been years since I've paid attention to my roof. However, the other day I noticed all the shingles were stained black. I would have assumed my husband had slathered some cosmetically challenged sealer on it, but he's afraid of heights. So we called a roofer who said we had a fungus and the whole roof needed replacing. That sounded ridiculous since it wasn't even leaking. The next roofer said the roof didn't need replacing but the fungus should be removed. Do I really need to do something about the staining?

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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

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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.

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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White or cooler colors, on the other hand, reflect the light and help keep the attic area cooler.

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He explained, "My wife planted them near the house years ago thinking that if I ever fell off the roof, they would help break my fall."

"Seems like a helpful idea," I replied.

"It would have been," he laughed. "Except they’re pricker bushes."

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Magical Moments in Bonnie Woloschuk’s Life honour. “I feel this way knowing that the money April 21 was the one of the that we raised has helped most memorable moments of people in need. I also feel Bonnie Woloschuk’s life overwhelmed as it is hard according to Woloschuk! This to believe that you are was the day which Woloschuk being recognized by the was honoured with the Governor General for Sovereign’s Medal for volunwhat you do which is helpteers presented for volunteers ing others and just a noron behalf of the Her mal part of living to you.

Excellency the Right As well, I felt honoured as Honourable Mary Simon, it is a very special experiGovernor General of Canada. ence that you know doesn’t Woloschuk was invited to happen to everyone and Bonnie Woloschuk.

Ottawa to receive the medal the whole event was very (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) during a ceremony held on surreal. It was just like this day. you were imagining it was The Governor General of happening to someone Canada website stated over the past decade, else not you; someone who has done bigger things Woloschuk has raised nearly $200,000 for both should be getting an award not yourself as you don’t Diabetes Canada and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Her efforts developing fundrais- feel what you have done is anything extraordinary. It ing efforts, coaching other volunteers and running in is just collectively working together getting somenumerous marathons have helped in the fight against thing done and creating wonderful memories working with various teams and then you realize that you these illnesses.

Woloschuk resides half-time of the year on a farm have helped earn a lot of money for various charities. near Vegreville and half-time in Edmonton where It is overwhelming that you can make that type of difference,” Woloschuk expressed with a gleam in she is a nurse.

Woloschuk said she felt blessed to receive this her eyes and heartfelt emotion in her voice.

“My mom aspired me to volunteer as she was always my hero. She always helped others.

My journey with volunteering has been timeless; I have been volunteering as long as I remember. I volunteer because it gives me a purpose in life. It doesn’t feel like work or volunteering; it just feels like my lifestyle.

Some of the other associations I have volunteered with have been the Rainbow Society, Zustrich Society which is an organization for Ukraine, the arts, sporting events, Northlands and any new event that is around, I try it once and see what happens and I usually land up loving it and continuing to volunteer for it.

The places I volunteer for which I received this medal for are near and dear to my heart because I personally know family and friends who are diagnosed with diabetes and leukemia and lymphoma. My mother was a diabetic who lost both of her legs to diabetes. The highlight of my life were taking my mom to places in her wheelchair after she had her amputations. It is special to know I can make a difference this way. I completed 95 full marathons. My favorite marathon was in Kyiv which I completed three years ago. I liked this one the best because I am Ukrainian. So, it was great to run in Ukraine which is where my father was born.

Anyone can volunteer. I would highly recommend for everyone to help others as you will be pleasantly surprise of how well things come together, the people that you meet, the fun that you have, and the memories that you make. I get great joy to see people on the receiving end. It is not about me. It is amazing to see someone have a life altering experience or have a better quality of life.

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The highlights of the dance recital were just Vegreville Academy of Ukrainian Dance watching the kids’ perform and seeing the smiles on Association (VAUDA) Year-End Recital 2022 had their faces. It was also nice to see people out and Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers wowing a crowd of about in public after COVID-19 to be able to enjoy a approximately 110 people at Vegreville Social Centre social setting,” Crosbie said. on May 15.

When I asked people’s impresVAUDA President Robert sion of the dances, Gloria Sen Crosbie said there were 28 said she thought the Ukrainian dancers at the recital. “VAUDA’s dancers’ performances were objective is to keep the great. “I love Ukrainian dancUkrainian culture and to teach ing! The dancing was so bright our children the Ukrainian heriand colourful. The dancers put tage in the regions throughout in a lot of hard work to make Ukraine. this recital possible and it was a We host this year end dance lot of fun to watch,” Gloria said. recital because every year we Scott Weleschuk said he loved try to hold one and this last year the dancing. “The performances with COVID-19 pandemic, we were fantastic! I like Ukrainian weren’t able to. We like to dancing because it carries on showcase our dancers and show our Ukrainian heritage and it is what the kids learned from all nice to see that.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

Annie Sarafinchan August 9, 1923 - May 16, 2000 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 above, Tell her we miss her terribly And give her all our love.

Forever remembered by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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 Remembered and sadly missed by Russell and Barb; Grandchildren Ross & Kayla, Savanna; Great-Grandchildren Anika and Sawyer

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 you 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 & Sandra Fasek; Todd, Linda, Diesel and Jasmine Fenske.

MEMORIAM

Terry Anne Kubin July 20, 1937 to May 21, 2021 It’s been a year since Terry passed and not a day goes by that we don’t think about her, miss her, and reminisce about her life and legacy. Death is more universal than life. After all, everyone dies, but not everyone lives. Terry lived well, and showed us how to embrace all that life offers. In her memory and to honour her, we’re going to plant some flowers, sing some songs, have a toast to her (white wine, of course), and spend time with loved ones. She would want us all to continue to try to make our world a better place.

Gone but not forgotten, gone but ever here.

No longer living in this world, but always and ever near.

John Kubin and family

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GAVINCHUK, Victor Nicholas June 30, 1942 - April 30, 2022 On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Victor Gavinchuk of Lamont, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years.

Victor will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 51 years, Dreena; sons, Ted (Tracey) and Allen; grandchildren Shelby, Brittney; brother, Bill (Casie); sisters, Mary and Olga; sisters-in-law, Helen and Lilia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Predeceased by his parents, John and Tikna; brothers, Mike and George; brothers-in-law, Edwin Kielhbauch and Bill Hlushko; and parents-in-law, Adolf and Elsie.

Victor was born and raised in Hilliard, Alberta. He spent his life with his family on their farm in Mundare, Alberta.

He had a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes, and spent most of his time raising cattle. Victor was active in the local community, volunteering with the 4-H Club and the Mundare Agricultural Society. When he wasn’t volunteering, you could find Victor outside feeding the cows and horses, with his trusty farm dogs always by his side.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre for their dedicated support and the wonderful care they provided to Victor over the years.

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Berscht, Clifford The family of Clifford Berscht of Morecambe would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food and all the kind words.

A special thank you to the EMT’s from Prairie Emergency Two Hills, Dr. Onohwakpo and nurses at the ER in Two Hills Hospital, Dr. Van Diepen and nurses at University Hospital Edmonton.

A very thank you to Harry & Alva Creech and Karen from Creech’s Lakeland Funeral Home, Vermilion.

Thank you Reverend Anne McGrath for a beautiful service!

G. Russell Dobush The family of the late G. Russell Dobush would like to express our sincere gratitude to family and friends for their kind expressions of love and sympathy. We extend heartfelt appreciation to everyone who offered condolences, sent flowers, food, cards, and made donations in Russell’s name. A special thank you to Father Robert Lee for such a personalized service, as well to the ladies of the Mundare Recreation Centre for the delicious meal prepared.

Thank you again to all the doctors, nurses, EMTs who cared for Russel, both at the Vegreville Hospital and the University of Alberta hospital. The care he received in his final days was exceptional.

To Gordon, Patti and Victoria at Autumn Rose Funeral Home - your compassion, guidance and professionalism was greatly appreciated.

Memory Eternal

John Yewchin BILL LUTYCK August 11, 1929 - May 20, 2021 We little knew that day, 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 beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

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Vesna 2022 Takes People on a Springtime Delight Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

A.L. Horton School Vesna 2022 presented a crowd pleasing performance to 320 people on May 11.

This springtime Ukrainian cultural celebration included Ukrainian Bilingual students’ Kindergarten to Grade six performances of singing and one brief Ukrainian dancing performance by some of the Svitlo Ukrainian dancers.

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Principal Keri Busenius said the students’ actions and their synchronous at this event were done in honour of spring and the Ukrainian culture. “In the midst of global events that render us speechless and angry, sicken with sadness and frozen sometimes with a sense of powerlessness; there is hope. Hope that comes with the warmth of the sun and the birth of a new season. Hope that is inspired by young voices lifted together in song and poetry. Hope that emanates from people in a community uniting to help family, friends, and strangers across the world and hope from the leadership of adults and children and family from far away and hope from stories of courage. So, hope is not found in the things that we possess but in the potential and the promise of the people all around us.”

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Lakeland MP Responds to Court Ruling on Bill C-69 Shannon Stubbs Office Submitted Shannon St ubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland and Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Affairs and Broadband, made the following statement concerning the Alberta Court of Appeal’s ruling on Bill C-69.

“I join with my colleagues and all Albertans in commending the Appeal Court’s ruling on Bill C-69 which noted that the Liberal government’s heavyhanded approach violates provincial jurisdiction over resource development,” MP Stubbs noted.

“I said from day one that Bill C-69 would make it impossible for resource developers, and oil and gas companies in particular, to proceed with large-scale projects and ensure that no new major resource infrastructure like pipelines would be proposed in Canada again because of rules for assessments create more uncertainty, duplication, and double standards, which would continue to drive money and jobs into other countries. Bill C-69 would also allow a single Minister to force any project to undergo a lengthy, costly, federal review, even if it has already gone through a provincial review, clearly violating provincial control over

resources.”

“The actions of this antienergy Liberal government have devastated Alberta’s economy, eliminated hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs in the resource sector and driven away hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments across Canada. The Liberal government’s single-minded preoccupation with shutting down Canada’s oil and gas sector has hurt communities throughout Alberta and across Canada, including indigenous communities involved in resource development, while actually benefiting other countries with lesser environmentally responsible development that only benefits a wealthy and elite few.”

“The scope of Bill C-69 is truly disturbing as its impacts go well beyond major resource development, would allow federal governments to steam roll provinces, and give unprecedented potential federal government power over provincial highways, provincial passenger trains, provincial recycling plants, and provincial resources, like wind, minerals, hydro and oil. Not since the 1980s have the federal Liberals pitted Canadians against each other over natural resources – and put the whole Canadian economy at risk – like these Liberals.”

A Guide to Choosing the Right Paint Finish Do you want to repaint one or more rooms in your home? When choosing paint, the finish is just as important as the colour. Here are some things to consider when choosing a matte, satin, velvet or semi-gloss finish.

What are paint finishes?

The term finish indicates how the paint will look on the painted surface and how much light it’ll reflect. Finish designations like velvet, platinum, satin and pearl vary from one paint manufacturer to another. It’s therefore essential to ask about the sheen of the product before making your choice.

Here are the most suitable finishes for the different rooms and surfaces in your home: • Ceilings. Matte finish is most suitable for ceilings. If applied evenly, it can hide imperfections.

• Living room and bed¬rooms.

Consider matte and satin fi¬nishes for consistent and elegant results. Keep in mind that matte finishes aren’t as easy to clean. For easy cleaning, pearl and semi-gloss finishes are more suitable options.

• Bathrooms and kitchens. Shiny

and glossy finishes are best for highmaintenance rooms that require moisture resistance. For areas that need occasional polishing, choose a semigloss finish.

• Woodwork. Velvet, satin, semigloss and gloss finishes are suitable for woodwork and mouldings. The same goes for doors. However, it’s best to choose a finish that’s easy to clean.

Visit a paint retailer in your area to stock up for your next project.

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Chipman Agricultural Society Hosts Backroad Bazaar Maynard is an equine massage therapist by trade and enjoyed the opportunity to be able to have a space at the market. He also serves as a director with the Ag society and will be heading up a trail ride in mid-June.

St. Michael area musician Callina Artymko performed some good old fashioned Hilliard area residents Sterling, Zander and Kinley Smith fiddle music for market with some of their puppies that were for sale. goers and said it was nice to (Michelle Pinon/Photo) be able to entertain once again. She is classically Michelle Pinon trained and taught with the late Heather News Advertiser The Chipman Agricultural Society Soldan of the Fiddlin’ Kiddlins’ who hosted its first Backroad Bazaar Outdoor participated in a fiddle workshop in Mundare for many years.

Market on May 14.

Donna Ghostkeeper said she is trying to There was a little bit of everything at the market that was held on the agricul- make a go of it with her company tural grounds. There were 26 registered Indigenous Peoples Creative Spirits. She vendors and plenty of eager shoppers showcased stained glass, beading, ribbon skirts, and several other statement pieces during the day-long event.

“I was really happy with how well it at her booth.

Ghostkeeper said she has worked with a turned out! A steady stream of shoppers the whole market, and the vendors were lot of elders who taught her how to sew all happy with their sales and the contacts and make jewellery. She said she plans on they made. Everyone was upbeat and returning to Chipman for the outdoor positive and then the sun finally came out market in July.

Andrew artisans Alison and Jim Fitt in the afternoon so it made for a really great day,” said organizer Tracy Smith showcased some of their pieces which included an outstanding collection of Childs.

The Ag society will be hosting another handcrafted wood and metal pieces. Some market in early July. It will be held in of the eye-catching pieces were specialconjunction with its farrier competition. ized planters for flowers that had been Smith Childs said that non-profit organi- crafted out of recycled propane tanks.

Alison specializing in painting while zations will not be charged for a space, but they have to book a space in advance Jim specializes in carpentry and welding.

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Brian Maynard loves bartering and had of farm equipment and items homesteadplenty of equine related items for sale. ers would have used back in the day.

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