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RCMP files from October 25 - 31 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 25 00:21 – Traffic stop conducted in the County of Minburn on Hwy 16 for travelling 140 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. Initial inquiries indicated that the vehicle was stolen out of Saskatchewan. A 29-year-old female passenger from Saskatoon provided a false name and subsequent investigation revealed she had outstanding warrants. The 29-year-old female was arrested for obstruction and possession of stolen property as well as her warrants. The subject was later released with documents for court.

10:51 – Report of attempted fraud. A client reported that he found an equipment financing company on Kijiji. He sent a deposit of $1,950 to the company and later decided to not continue with the process.

The client attempted to get his money back but as of publication has not had any calls returned by the company and fears it may be a scam.

22:13 – Curfew compliance checks conducted in Vegreville. Members attended a residence and determined that the 29-yearold male was not home during curfew hours. The individual was breached and later located and arrested.

October 26 08:59 – Members responded to a break and enter to a business in Ranfurly. Some items had been taken with a partial recovery. CCTV being reviewed and physical examination has been conducted. Under investigation.

October 27 11:04 – Members were called to a Town of Vegreville facility regarding a female who was causing a disturbance and damaging property. Members attended and located the subject. The 38-year-old female who was combative and subsequently arrested her for mischief and causing a disturbance. This subject has been involved in multiple files over the past several weeks, all with similar conduct. The subject was later released with documents for court.

11:03 – Report of theft of a truck. The complainant called to report theft of his truck. Investigation revealed that the complainant had sold his truck, released the property, but had not received full payment.

Investigation is on-going, however, this may be a civil matter over a disagreement in the transaction details.

11:59 – Report of theft. While parked at a church in Mundare, the complainant’s vehicle had a window smashed and multiple items taken. CCTV being reviewed & the matter is under investigation.

14:17 – Report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance at a Vegreville business. Members attended and located the

40-year-old male. He was arrested for causing a disturbance and public intoxication. He was provided a safe place to sleep until sober.

20:45 – 911 call about a verbal dispute between neighbours. Members attended and learned that the dispute involved a child’s toy. The complainant indicated that a Tonka truck had been stolen. Members mediated the situation.

October 28

08:34 – Report of theft from a County of Minburn facility. CCTV showed that three males in a white GMC/Chevy pickup truck entered the property and proceeded to steal fuel. One suspect had tattoos on his face.

Under investigation.

17:41 – Report of mischief to a GMC Sierra in the town of Vegreville. Door locks were punched out but entry was not gained to the vehicle. Members attended and reviewed CCTV. Investigation is ongoing.

October 29

11:27 – Wellbeing check requested by another police agency. Members attended a residence in Mundare. Upon seeing the members, the 35-year-old female fled.

Members later located the subject and arrested her on outstanding warrants out of Airdrie (different file). She was remanded into custody.

15:24 – Call received from Manitoba by an individual who wanted to remain anonymous. She indicated that she saw on Facebook that “people were dying” and it was a “blood bath”. The complainant refused to identify herself. The member advised that they would like to help, but that the client may want to consider staying off of Facebook.

16:31 – Report of online extortion. A male reported that a female he had met online was threatening to post pictures of him that he shared, if he did not send her a $100 gift card. The subject of the complaint would not answer her phone which is located in Virginia, USA. Under investigation.

20:06 – Members learned of a female with conditions not to be in Vegreville who may be in Vegreville. Members located the 33-year-old female from Mundare at a Vegreville address hiding under a bed. The subject was arrested for breaching conditions and has been remanded into custody.

October 30

03:35 – Curfew check at a Mundare residence. The 29-year-old male was not home and in breach of curfew conditions. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

07:26 – Report of a break and enter in progress at a Vegreville business. Members attended and located an unresponsive male in a break room inside the business. The male responded to the officers and shortly after EMS attended to assess the suspect.

After being medically cleared, the male from the Vegreville area was arrested for break and enter and mischief, and provided a safe place to sleep until sober. He was later released with documents for court.

08:10 – Report of a break and enter in progress. A Lavoy resident called to indicate that upon waking up, she heard footsteps in the house and fled to the neighbours. Members attended and spoke with the complainant who explained that she did not realize it was the weekend, and the footsteps she heard were those of her husband who was not at work. No break in.

22:29 – Members responded to a Vegreville lodging establishment for a complaint of a client with a weapon who was threating the owner and his family.

Members located the suspect and arrested the 42-year-old male for uttering threats, mischief and weapons possession. He was later released with documents for court with conditions.

October 31

00:05 – Members conducting curfew check noted a suspicious vehicle outside a residence in Vegreville. The vehicle was found to be reported stolen out of Tofield.

Members located a suspect near the residence and arrested the 46-year-old male who currently resides in Vegreville. The truck was recovered and the male was charged with 2 counts of possession of stolen property and resisting arrest. He was remanded into custody.

07:38 – Report of a theft from a Lamont County property. Items stolen include hatchets, tarps, tools and buffalo skulls.

Investigation is ongoing.

23:05 – While on patrol, members noted a vehicle known to them who’s owner had conditions not to be at that residence. A 42-year-old female was seen leaving the residence and subsequently arrested.

During the arrest, members found methamphetamine on her person. A search warrant was executed on the residence where a 48-year-male and 54-year-old female were arrested for possession of controlled substances, cultivating cannabis, weapons possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking and failure to comply with release order. The 42-year-old faces similar charges. All three subjects were released with documents for court.

During the week there were 116 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing check, 14 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 4 COVID, and approximately 21 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Philip Daniels Called to Serve in Military He served overseas in Michelle Pinon News Advertiser England, Ireland, Scotland Philip Daniels comes from and Cypress during his seven a long line of military men. years in the military. Philip Four generations to be exact. said he loved going on trainPhilip said he always wanting exercises, and every year ed to serve, and at 20 years of he went to Wainwright and age he took his basic training Suffield to participate in in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia training exercises there. before taking his artillery When Philip wasn’t driving basic training at the Canadian the M109 self-propelled howForces Base (CFB) in Shilo, itzer, he was doing mechaniManitoba. That is where he cal duties. He said the unit he was posted afterwards. operated was built in 1945 CFB Shilo is home to First and weighed 37 tons. The Regiment Royal Canadian barrel alone, was 155 mm in Horse Artillery, (RCHA) and diameter weighed 2 tons.

Philip Daniels graduation photo from the Second Battalion Princess While it was a good unit, it Basic Training at CFB Cornwallis.

Patricia’s Canadian Light (Philip Daniels/Submitted Photo) had served its time and was Infantry, (2PPCLI). Both disbanded several years ago. units are part of 1 Canadian Mechanized Reflecting on his time in the military, Philip said it was a Brigade Group. Philip served as a gunner different life and a good life. He would recommend the service with the RCHA. to anyone and said it provides opportunities for further educaShilo is located 35 kilometres east of tion and opportunities to try different Brandon, and that’s where he and his careers as well as ability to transfer to buddies would go on Remembrance Day. other units and branches of the military.

They always went to the Royal Canadian Philip said he and his wife were looking Legion there following the Remembrance for a peaceful rural community and Day Service. moved to Holden five years ago and “I found through my experience they, wanted to get involved with the Legion. (war veterans) didn’t talk to people about Today, he serves as the Sergeant-at-Arms. their experiences because they thought “It’s important to honour the legacy and they wouldn’t understand.” He was grate- sacrifice of war veterans, soldiers, and ful to be in their presence and to listen to other men and women who have served their stories and experiences. their country.

Philip said that nine out of 12 months in He defines a hero as someone who a year were spent training in his field never made it home and is proud to be a unit. He recalls spending many nights part of a contingent who are keeping their ironing and polishing boots. memory alive so generation upon genera-

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Once again we are presented a case in Canadian politics where truth seems stranger than fiction.

Following our federal election, one may not notice it, but the government is hard at work. Not the type of work that regular folks like you and I would see as work, but the type that PM Trudeau believes we can be made to believe is work.

The first session of the 44th Parliament is scheduled to open on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 1 pm ET. This, by all calendars, is two full months after our elections. Of course, after a two month pause following all that difficult campaigning, you wouldn’t want to shock the system by starting early. Therefore an afternoon start will bring the government who PM Trudeau stated was “eager to get to work” on our priorities ready to work... for an hour or two.

The first item of business on the orders of the day will be the election of the Speaker. But don’t fret. There’s plenty going on behind the scenes and in front of the cameras (when it’s beneficial). For starters, there was likely plenty of planning necessary to assemble the delegation to go to Glasgow, UK for COP26 for two weeks. While it’s easy to find an exact list for countries such as Brazil, Canada’s list seems to be more elusive. I will give our government a tip of the hat to at least have enough

sense to include Indigenous delegates and at least one farmer from Manitoba.

The other order of business that presumably sucked up countless hours was crafting a cabinet shuffle in true Trudeau style.

Forget performance, it’s all about the optics. Our readers are smart enough to research and critique the moves themselves, I want to focus on one appointment. Our new Environment Minister.

If you have never heard the name before, Steve Guilbeault will become one you will become quite familiar with in the coming months. Those not familiar with his colourful past may have first heard of him in the recently released report from Alberta on anti-Alberta energy campaigns where Guilbeault was listed as a central figure.

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Steve Guilbeault could best be described as a radical environmentalist; one who spent much of the last three decades in ongoing attempts to shut down the oil sands and throw a wrench into Canadian energy projects at every turn. One of his most famous endeavours was to scale the CN Tower in 2001 when he was working for Greenpeace. There he released a banner which read “Canada and Bush Climate Killers,” a move for which he was rewarded with a conviction for public mischief. He has the orange jumpsuit to prove it.

There is a long list of Guilbeault’s “accomplishments.” He fought against anything fossil fuel related but seems to have no problems, just like his new boss, jet-setting around the country and the world to stifle any progress. To that end, he’s been quite successful. Between 2010 and 2020 it is reported that Canada imported $26 billion worth of oil from Saudi Arabia alone.

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Provincial Government Committed to Economic Rebound Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk Submitted As the weather starts to get colder I want to reinforce some of the positive news we are seeing in our riding, and the province. We are starting to get the fourth wave under control thanks to our Government implementing a restriction exemptions program. Our Government realizes not every municipality or county is the same. Municipalities have always wanted and received autonomy from the Provincial Government. This is why we have given municipal governments options when implementing programs and making decisions regarding municipally owned facilities.

Our Government has also succeeded in bringing back virtually all jobs lost due to the pandemic. If you want more evidence that the Alberta Recovery Plan is working, all you need to do is take a look at the major investments announced in the heartland.

Dow Chemicals, Imperial Oil, and Air Products are just a few of the companies investing in our province. The price of oil continues to rise, so it’s obvious there is a demand for our energy. We have a lot of work to do, but we are committed to a full economic rebound.

I would like to congratulate all the mayors, reeves, councillors and trustees who were elected October 18th. I look forward to working with all of you over your terms. I have much appreciation for the work our elected municipal leaders do. For the councillors returning to their seats, and the new faces, con-

gratulations on your wins. For those who are retiring, thank you for your years of service. And last, but certainly far from least, a heartfelt thanks to those who ran, but were unsuccessful. Democracy is at its best when there are a wide range of candidates with diverse views, so thank you for putting your name forward!

Lastly, join me in celebrating Small Business Week. Ninetyfive percent of all businesses in Alberta are small businesses. The Alberta Recovery Plan relies on small businesses, as they contribute over $100 billion annually towards Alberta’s GDP, and employ hundreds of thousands of Albertans. As of June 2021, the total number of businesses with employees in Alberta is 170,368. Nearly half (81,631) of those are outside of Edmonton and Calgary. Small businesses are critical to the success of our province! As a former small business owner, I know the last several months have been difficult. As you can see above, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we are with you!

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90 Years Ago – November 4, 1931

Halloween passed very quietly in Ryley. With the rumor that extra police were on deck, the older boys who usually fill Main Street with implements and such like, decided to watch their step, so the town will not have the extra expense of cleaning the streets before traffic can proceed. Of course the wee kiddies with their masks and apple bags were out in scores and had heaps of fun begging treats.

Threshers around Willingdon report that 75% of the grain has been threshed. We hope this fine weather keeps up to enable them to complete the job.

From beyond the hall belt the grain I pouring in so as to keep the grain buyers going early and late in Andrew. The rise in prices is bringing the old smile back to the farmer’s faces.

P.C. Litster, C.N.R. agent, reports that the longest freight train that ever passed through Vegreville, came along on Sunday night. It had 96 cars. The average length of a car, including frame-work and draw-bars, is about 40 feet, so the train would be 3840 feet or about three-Quarters of a mile long.

75 Years Ago – October 30, 1946

During the depression years the demand upon the Canadian Legion from destitute veteran families for assistance became terrific. The sale of poppies in those trying 30’s naturally suffered, but somehow the Legion carried on and many a family managed to see it through due to the Poppy Fund.

Work has just about ceased for the current season on the rural electrification project at Willingdon, which was formally opened for business a few weeks ago. Further extensions are planned for next season.

Miss Lillian Cheladyn, District Home Economist of St. Paul, spent a week in Vegreville district, and with the assistance of W.N. Pidruchney, District Agriculturist, held meeting at New Kiew, Inland, Warwick, St. Michael and Chipman districts for the purpose of explaining the operation of the Girls’ Clubs under the Department of Extension Service. The girls exhibited a very keen interest in this movement and it is expected that active clubs will operate at these points during the coming season.

The Canadian army water transport vessel General Drury cleared from here with four box-car loads’ of ammunition to be dumped at sea. Army authorities said the ammunition, declared obsolete, was collected from ammunition dumps across Canada and brought to Halifax for disposal.

50 Years Ago – November 4, 1971

Two members of the Vegreville Municipal Seed Cleaning Association were honoured by that group when they retired from the board following twenty years of service. W.G. Porayko and J.F. Melenka, both original board members and directors were recipients of gifts in token of appreciation of their activities with the association.

C.J McAndrews, director of the Alberta extension division, has announced the appointment of Barbara Savoie to the position of district home economist at Two Hills.

The Vegreville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held a social evening to celebrate the opening of their newly renovated hall.

During the evening President Orville Tebbutt thanked building chairman Dr. Albert Bildfell who organized the work parties, and contributed a great many hours of his own time. Dr. Bildfell said, “it is indeed a hall the members of the Legion can be proud of and is hoped the improved facilities will be an asset to the community as a whole.

Very little or no damage whatsoever was reported from Halloween pranks in Vegreville this year but some of the least fortunate of the community were victims of a rather humorous trick.

Several cars in town were filled to the brim with straw on the night of the goblins including that of the editor.

25 Years Ago – November 5, 1996

The official opening of VegNet was staged on Thursday, October 24. Speeches were followed by a demonstration. There are currently two public access sites in the town administration building – the Employment Resource Centre and the library. Another will be added when the Chamber of Commerce sets up its office.

Three local groups were among the 49 who received Wild Rose Foundation grants recently. A total of $1.16 million was given throughout the province, funded through the provincial lottery fund. VALID received $19,308 towards their entrepreneurship project. Mundare Senior Citizens Club received $28,000 towards a 15 passenger van. Vegreville’s toy lending library received $2,186 towards the purchase of program enhancement equipment for the children’s program.

Vegreville town council has completed the business license bylaw, replacing the one that’s been used since 1987. One of the biggest changes in the new bylaw is that fees are set out in separate schedules, rather than actually being part of the bylaw. This allows council to amend them by a simple motion, rather than repealing the bylaw and starting over.

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Ban on Hydrocarbons: Quebec is Asleep at the Well Miguel Ouellette Montreal Economic Institute

Just as the world is suffering through a natural gas shortage and prices are soaring, Quebec is thumbing its nose at the chance to become a leader when it comes to locally produced energy. Against all economic and even environmental logic, the Quebec government recently decided to definitively ban fossil fuel exploration and development in the province.

It’s a slap in the face for an industry that has already been mistreated by previous Quebec governments.

In 2016, Quebec adopted the Petroleum Resources Act in order to create a regulatory framework for the production of oil and natural gas within the province. The Act sent a clear message to energy sector investors: Quebec is prepared to welcome you, as long as you respect the environment and our rules, which are among the world’s strictest. After all, it is in everyone’s best interests to protect the environment while enabling wealth creation.

Following the introduction of the Petroleum Resources Act, companies submitted drilling applications and invested millions of dollars in preparation for the local production of fossil fuels.

Unfortunately, the Quebec government then revealed the secret ingredient of its special poutine sauce: the arbitrary and interventionist state control of the economy.

Despite

the recommendations of its own experts at the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, and in contravention of the regulations already in effect, the government started to revoke drilling permits.

One example is the Galt project in the Gaspé region, which was, ironically, a partnership with Quebec taxpayers through Ressources Québec. I am not making this up.

But if you think the political crusade ends there, think again. The government also has no plans to provide fair market value compensation to the companies for the resources it will expropriate with its ban on developing fossil fuels. Fair market value is considered when other sectors face expropriation, so why is the energy sector being treated differently?

Foreign investors from every sector are waiting to see if the government is really going to unfairly expropriate companies that have followed the letter of the law. If this does happen, it will send a very bad message; namely that, in Quebec, the political class has no qualms about arbitrarily interfering in the economy, saying no to wealth creation and which have cost Quebecers thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of tax revenue that could have helped reduce the tax burden or fund public services.

Meanwhile, Quebecers will continue to import over 300,000 barrels of oil a day, and over $5 billion a year will be sent to Alberta and the United States to pay for the oil and gas we consume locally.

There’s nothing wrong with interprovincial and international trade, of course. But when there are energy resources here, and companies that want to

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Holden Gallery Flourishing Through Efforts of Volunteers Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Elaine Cooper was a remarkable woman whose outstanding commitment to the community of Holden will never be forgotten.

Joy Zoopkow talked about her friend’s vision for a legacy garden on the grounds of The Gallery, a former Lutheran church that has been converted into an art gallery and showcases the work of 50 artisans, artists and crafters.

The Gallery is owned by the Village of Holden and operated by the artist guild, Studio 14 Association. The former church dates back more than 100 years and has served as an art gallery for the past 11 years.

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Elaine Cooper. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

The volunteer board members have poured countless hours into creating this one-of-a-kind gem, and now they are forming a special committee for the Serenity Garden project.

Zoopkow, who is a director on the board said she has spoken to a number of people since Elaine’s passing on July 28 who have contributed time and dollars towards the project.

Some people have purchased benches for Serenity Garden that will be installed next spring along with planting of shrubs and flowers. Zoopkow said Elaine would be happy and proud of the support the project has received, and she hopes they will be able to bring her vision to life and honour her memory in a way befitting of her.

Newly painted art gallery. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Zoopkow said she plans to assist with the progress of the garden and is working on a dedication for Elaine which she hopes will raise more funds for the project. Zoopkow is very grateful for the support of fellow board members which include: President Julianne Foster, Vice President Dave Maruszeczka, Treasurer Gail Alger, Secretary Lucy Upham and Director Mark Giebelhaus.

She is also grateful for the support of the Village of Holden that applied for a funding under the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program. The grant application was successful and allowed for the church, which is a designated provincial historic site, to receive funding to paint the church. The grant also allowed for the painting of the Holden Museum and the Village of Holden’s former public works shop that has been converted into the NU2U2 second hand clothing store.

Zoopkow noted that in the summer of 2020 Elaine was instrumental in organizing the painting of three buildings on main with the addition of planters and benches. She said it was a herculean effort by a wonderful group of people. Now that the Gallery, NU2U2 and the Holden Museum are painted our village is really coming back to life.

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Barrel Racing Siblings Taking the Sport by Storm Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Paiten and Cooper Axten have been riding horses since they were barely out of diapers, and now they spend the better part of the year participating in barrel racing competitions throughout the province.

Paiten, 10, and Cooper, 7, competed in 35 jackpots and rodeos between April and September of 2021. Parents Mark

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and Margie couldn’t be any prouder of their hard work and dedication to the sport.

Both Paiten and Cooper compete in the pee wee category and had to qualify to compete in the final competition of the year that was held in Rimbey. They had to place in the top 8 to compete, and both were very happy with that accomplishment. They trained hard in preparation of the Wildrose finals that was held over Thanksgiving weekend.

Cooper was the youngest competitor with oldest horse and the only boy in the competition. Cooper’s 27-year-old trusty stead Rocket and he love the excitement and energy they get off of the crowd. Cooper said his pre-competition habit of eating a Mars bar also helps to spur him on.

Paiten rides both 20-year-old Slider, and 18-year-old Jimmy in competitions. Paiten said her coach helped prepare her for the final competition, and she made sure to practice every day in preparation of the event.

Paiten said she was happy with her efforts and placing 5th overall. She added that, “It’s not always about winning.”

While she loves competing, she has come to realize that you don’t have to go to every single competition. She has made friends along the way and is learning more and more about herself and appreciating the opportunities her parents and the sport itself have given her.

Growing up on the Lavoy area farm, Margie said it has plenty of space for them to ride, which she feels is a big plus.

Paiten also competes in gymkhanas and is already looking forward to next spring. In the meantime, she and her brother are busy playing hockey, and will also acquire many more skills on and off the ice, that will no doubt contribute to their future success in the arena of life.

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Prairie Cover Crop Survey Report (81%) responded that they Callum Morrison and Dr. have observed benefits Yvonne Lawley University of Manitoba from growing cover crops, Cover crops have the potential with 54% of farms stating to bestow numerous agronomic, that they have seen environmental, and economic improved soil health with benefits on Prairie farms. cover cropping. Most However, they are often viewed farms that responded with skepticism by local farmers, (71%) observed benefits in part due to the limitations of within three years of the Prairie climate. adopting cover crops.

The recent uptake in cover crop Farms also identified use by farmers in neighbouring common challenges that Cover crops that were tested.

American States and in Eastern they faced while adopting (University of Manitoba/Submitted Photo) Canada has encouraged an cover crops. increasing number of Prairie The most common probto identify the impact that cover crops had on farm farms to experiment with cover lems were related to the prairie profit. For this reason, it may be too early in the adoption Researcher Callum Morrison. (University of crops. This makes it an important Manitoba/Submitted Photo) climate, process to determine how cover time to hear from farmers about with 30% crops are influencing farm profit their needs for research and knowledge transfer. of farms experiencing problems across the Prairies.

Farmers want to know how to use cover crops to meet with the short growing season, Farms that responded identified their goals. Policy makers need information to design and 27% having problems with payments for storing carbon, tax conservation BMP programs to meet environmental establishment due to the lack of credits, and payments from contargets. Lack of information has been a major hurdle for moisture in the fall. Despite these servation or watershed groups as farmers interested in adopting the practice and for problems, only 4% of farms that popular methods that would developing policy to support cover crop use. responded reported that cover enable cover crop use. This surTo help fill these knowledge gaps the 2020 Prairie crops resulted in a drop in their vey clearly identifies the extent, Cover Crop Survey was developed to provide informa- farm profit. A much higher 24% benefits, and common problems tion to farmers, agronomists, researchers, policy mak- identified that cover crops resultof cover crops during this early ers, and government organizations that will play an ed in no change to their profit, adoption phase in the Canadian important role in the future of cover crops for the and a further 24% identified that Prairies. It also draws attention to Canadian Prairies. they saw an increase in farm potential methods to support A total of 281 early adopters of cover crops took part, profit. farms currently growing or growing 102,539 acres of cover crops across every major A substantial proportion of thinking about growing cover Professor Dr. Yvonne Lawley agricultural region of the prairies. The majority of farms respondents (47%) were not able crops on the Canadian Prairies.

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Five Canadians earned the Victoria Cross, the highest award for military valour in the British Empire, during the war: Sergeant Arthur Richardson, Lieutenant Hampden Cockburn, Lieutenant Richard Turner, Sergeant Edward Holland and Lieutenant William Nickerson.

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Vegreville Legion Royal Canadian Branch No.39 Submitted The HMCS Vegreville was commissioned in February 1942 and served between Halifax and Gaspe, Quebec for eight months before a two year stint on the North Atlantic – Canary run.

The ship was sent overseas as one of 16 Canadian Ships to sweep between Cherbourg and Canne, France prior to the invasion.

She served at the Omaha Beachhead with the 14th British Minesweeping Flotilla and was returned to Canada in the winter of 1944.

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The mural of HMCS Vegreville was done as one of many Vegreville centennial projects in 2006. There was an official unveiling in June of that year. Vegreville was one of 10 communities in Alberta that had ships named after them.

The mural was completed by Edmonton based artists and brothers Al and Dave Thomas of Flying Colors.

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Noel joined the British Arm Forces when he was 18 years old. “We had to do conscription in United Kingdom (UK). We went to this huge military base and you were interviewed and then they sent you to the infantry or to the artillery. I was sent to the military intelligence call and they were recruiting in our unit for people to serve in the nasty colonial war in Kenya called Mai Mai. I was stationed in Trieste which was a British Military Occupation where I screened refugee coming from the iron curtain from Eastern Europe. This war was from 1953 to 1955 and this war was a throw over from the Second War World. But there still was of lot of demolition involved with this civil war.

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In Remembrance of Veterans

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The world is full of distractions today.

We don’t always have time to say thank you to the veterans who sent freedom our way.

People should remember them for moment’s everyday.

When others knew they would be returning home from their civilian job.

Soldiers saw horrible sights during the day.

There was no guarantee they would return home.

Sometimes the only memory of them was their name on a grave stone.

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That maintaining peace is more important than wealth or a gold frame.

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Since then, the Legion and its members have upheld this tradition of Remembrance.

More than 50,000 women served in the military with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWACs), the Royal Canadian Air Force – Women's Division (WDs), the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service (Wrens) and as Nursing Sisters.

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Canadians saw action in the Battle of Kapyong on April 24 and 25, 1951.

Despite fierce enemy attacks, they maintained their position. Ten Canadians were killed and 23 were wounded in the battle.

Canadians took part in many smaller actions throughout the war, such as the Battle of Leliefontein on November 7, 1900, which involved 3 Victoria Cross recipients.

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Hill 355, known as “Little Gibraltar,” was the scene of bitter fighting in late October 1952. Under intense enemy bombardment and assault, the Canadian soldiers there held their ground.

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The Battle of the Atlantic began west of Ireland on September 3, 1939, with the sinking of the SS Athenia by a German submarine. The Montréal-bound passenger ship had 1,400 passengers and crew members on board; 118 were killed (including four Canadians).

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In 1916, on the battlefields at Ypres in Northern Belgium, Sidney Lambert (1887 – 1971), a Lieutenant Colonel and Army Padre, lost his left leg above the knee.

While recovering at a hospital in Toronto, Lambert conceived of the idea of a national association to bring together, support and fight the battles for amputee veterans, today known as The War Amps. In 1920, he became the first Dominion President of the Association and worked tirelessly to bring veterans issues before the government.

It was these First World War amputee veterans, like Lambert, who welcomed the new contingent of amputee veterans following the Second World War, helping them adapt to their new reality and sharing all that they had learned.

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Along with their fellow War Amps members, these veterans went on to provide support to civilian amputees. Coulson said the best way to help was to “roll up my pant leg and show them we can dance, bowl, and hold down a normal job. It’s what you have left that counts.”

The War Amps veteran members established the Key Tag Service, which is still going strong today, to fund the Association’s many vital programs for amputees across Canada.

Rob Larman, a Director at The War Amps and a leg amputee himself, said Mr. Lambert, Conner and Coulson proved that they would not let their amputation hold them back in all aspects of life.

“Though they considered themselves to be ‘ordinary guys,’ our founding veteran members have left a legacy for generations of amputees that has gone on for 100 years and counting,” said Larman. “On Remembrance Day especially, but also throughout the year, we pay tribute to their sacrifice and service.”

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The Royal Canadian Navy began the war with 13 vessels and 3,500 sailors, and ended it as as one of the largest navies in the world with 373 ships and more than 110,000 sailors (all volunteers), which included the 6,500 women serving in the Women's Royal Canadian Naval Services. Aircraft from Royal Canadian Air Force Eastern Air Command, Royal Canadian Air Force crews in Royal Air Force Coastal Command and ships from the Royal Canadian Navy helped sink 50 U-boats.

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Ellen Essery Speaks on Her 46 Years of Service to RCL Branch No. 39 World War I, and was gassed during that time, serving overseas. My father served overseas in World War II with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a mechanic, I believe. I joined the Legion in part to honour these two gentlemen, but also to contribute to the community.

I truly believe in the Legion and everything it stands for, especially when it comes to supporting our veterans and their families. It is thanks to the veterans and their sacrifices that we live in a country like Canada with all the freedoms that we have.

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Essery went on to say, “all in all, volunholding different events, from veterans’ celebrations to meetings to funerals, and teering has warmed my heart so many more. Volunteering for these events is times over the years, from working in the good for one’s mental and physical health. booth, to bartending weddings, to hosting Friendships are made, and one learns to Veteran’s Appreciation luncheons. The appreciate not only your fellow comrades, RCL is a wonderful organization, and I am honoured to be a small part of it, espebut your community as well.

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The Battle of the Atlantic lasted the duration of the Second World War in Europe, which officially ended on May 8, 1945 (known as V-E Day).

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The Victoria Cross was posthumously awarded to Flight Lieutenant David Hornell, who came across a surfaced U-boat north of the Shetland Islands in June 1944. Although his aircraft was burning and shaking violently after being hit by anti-aircraft fire, Hornell managed to destroy the enemy submarine and land his damaged aircraft on the water. The plane soon sank, but all eight crew members managed to cling to one dinghy until they were rescued 21 hours later. Two crew members, including David Hornell, died of exposure.

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The merchant marine suffered tremendous losses in ships and crews. By the end of the war, as many as 72 Canadian merchant ships would be lost to enemy action—torpedoed, bombed, mined or shelled. Storms at sea, operational accidents and structural shortcomings also took their toll. The Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance lists the names of the approximately 1,600 Canadian merchant mariners who died at sea during the war, including eight women.

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The Battle of Vimy Ridge began on the morning of April 9, 1917, and ended four days later. It was the first time all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought together as one formation. The Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge is considered to be a key point in shaping Canada as a nation.

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The First World War began on August 4, 1914, with the Triple Entente (United Kingdom, France and Russia) and other nations (e.g., Canada and Australia) against the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy). However, Italy refused to join in the war effort and instead, in May 1915, it aligned with Britain and France and declared war against Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Author Alan Livingstone said the Holden monument was “unlike any other” and he considers it to be “one of the best in the country” as he stated in his book Remembered in Bronze and Stone: Canada’s Great War Memorial Statuary that was published in 2016.

The focal point of the Holden monument, which is situated on the village’s main street, is a stone soldier who conceals himself in the ruin of a shelled-out building. His back is pressed against the remnant of the wall still standing. Vigilant, he looks over his left shoulder. In his right hand is the grenade he is about to hurl into enemy ranks. The effect of the figure is instantly powerful, but rather than a glorification of what is depicted, it is somehow simple, unvarnished reportage: this is what The Royal Canadian Legion suggests that the war is all about. Soldiers are about to die, stated poppy be worn on the left lapel of a garment Livingstone. and as close to the heart as possible.

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The first large-scale Canadian peacekeeping missionstarted in Egypt in 1956. Since then, Canada's commitment to international peace efforts and other overseas military actions has been constant and visible. Some of the other peacekeeping missions involving Canada have included Cyprus, the Golan Heights, the former Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda and East Timor.

The South African War began on October 11, 1899. The conflict was between the British and the Boers, the descendants of Dutch Protestant farmers who had been the first White settlers in the region.

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The Canadian Rangers, an element of the Reserves, provide a military presence in the sparsely populated areas of northern Canada.

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Canadian soldiers—through the artists who conceived them, the communities that built them, and, above all, those who died in the war and were immortalized in these stunning sculptures raised in their honour.

A century has passed since Canadians were scarred by the loss of more than sixty thousand sons and daughters, who now lie in faraway battlefield graves. Highlighting more than 130 monuments from coast to coast, Remembered in Bronze and Stone revives a pivotal period in history that changed Canada forever.”

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Livingstone stated, “The Holden monument is magnificent, its power compromised by just one factor. Norbury carved his soldier in Manitoba Tyndall stone which is about as soft and perishable as marble.”

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Many nations that are not members of the Commonwealth also observe Remembrance Day on November 11, including France, Belgium and Poland.

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The United States wasn't drawn into World War 1 until 1916,but by 1918 more than 1 million American troops were in France.

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In support of Britain, Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier offered to send soldiers and military equipment, and pay for their transportation to South Africa. In turn, the British paid the wages for these volunteer soldiers and for their return home after their service.

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When I asked citizens why they felt it is important that we honour past and present veterans everyday and on Remembrance Day, I received the following responses.

Dale Gladys said, “So, we are able to live in a diplomatic society and have the opportunity to vote in our political leaders. Those men and women sacrificed their lives so we can vote.”

Rosemarie Pichach replied, “We should honour veterans because they went to serve in the war without questions asked. Most were kids and didn’t know the horror awaiting them.”

Scott Schieck said, “Everyday they woke up never knowing what would be asked of them, and every day they answered that call willing to sacrifice everything; they sacrificed time with loved ones, they sacrificed the option of feeling safe and secure every day. Even knowing what horrors will follow them for the rest of their lives. They did all these things so the rest of us never

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The Battle of the Somme began early on the morning of July 1, 1916. The 1st Newfoundland Regiment suffered especially heavy losses on that day. Of the approximately 800 Newfoundlanders who went into battle, only 68 were at roll call the following morning.

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Kim Dimmock replied, “I believe we should honour our veterans because maybe if people remember what they sacrificed and why we went to war both times, it might wake people up to what is happening today.”

Betty Dubuc said we should always give honour to those who sacrificed their lives so we could live in peace.

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RCL Member William Smolak Recalls Memories Some special memories I have were when I volunteered to work at the Vegreville Country Fair for the Legion Breakfast fundraiser one year with Tina to help her out and it was so nice to talk to the people there where they would reminiscence about their experiences

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William Smolak, resident of Vegreville has been an Associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 for 40 years.

William said when he first joined the RCL Branch in Innisfree for a few years before he moved to Vegreville and transferred to the Vegreville Branch.

William said he joined the RCL because, “My father, Steve Smolak, who was originally from Myrnam was a SEED AND DOCKAGE CLEANING World War II veteran and a member of TREATING BAGGING the RCL Branch No. 39. I remember he BUS 780-632-2580 told me a few of his experiences during William Smolak. (Rosanne Fortier/File Photo) FAX 780-603-2345 EMAIL: vegseed@telusplanet.net this war. He was a Sentry at a War Camp where he was on guard looking after the motor vehicle pool and of course, their instructions were to shoot first and ask questions later.

Anne Frank and her sister died at Bergen-Belsen in March So, he heard some movement and sort of saw some movement and he fired at the 1945, one month before the movement. Then he went to see what it was and somehow or other a cat had gotten camp was liberated in April 1945. During its existence, into one of the vehicles. As a kid, he learned how to shoot and became quite good at nearly 50,000 people died. After it and he could light a match on a fence post. evacuating the camp, British soldiers burned it to the ground Another story he told me was about his experience riding one of the Indian motorto prevent the spread of typhus. cycles. He was the lead rider when the army officials were coming to a camp or going to another location. So, he had to make sure the road was clear.

He was driving on the road and he was going up a hill and going full tilt and the motorcycle just about slid out from under him. But he hung on for dear life and was wounded in the leg as a result.

When he was with his army buddies he got tattoos on his arms. He used to talk about that, but he couldn’t remember doing this, however he knew he did it.

When I asked William what it has been like to volunteer all these years for the RCL, he replied, “It has been pretty good. I enjoyed it. I have helped with the suppers and BINGO. I am not that active anymore because I have other clubs I belong to as well and they take up a little bit more of my time.”

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A typical convoy of 40 ships might have been 10 columns wide with four ships in each column. It would have been headed by a flagship carrying the convoy commodore and, ideally, escorted by warships patrolling its outer flanks. Ammunition ships and tankers, with their highly volatile fuel, were on the inside.

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• Take a veteran to a restaurant or invite them over for a meal at your house.

• Ask a veteran to speak about their experiences during the war. However, if they don’t want to talk about the unpleasant parts of their time serving, respect this and ask to see their medals.

• If you know of a disabled veteran, ask them if there are any errands or household chores you

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If you have children, ask them to draw a picture or write a poem showing their appreciation to a veteran.

If you see a veteran at a restaurant, movie theatre, or any place that provides entertainment, offer to pay their bill.

Visit a lonely veteran at a senior facility.

If your child plays an instrument or knows how to sing, encourage them to dedicate a song to a veteran and sing and play it for a veteran.

If you have a free time, volunteer at your local Royal Canadian Legion Branch.

Make sure your children are well informed about what happened during the two World Wars and have conservations with them of what veterans went through during their service, as well as, how we can prevent a future World War from happening.

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Town of Vegreville Manager Announces Retirement Town of Vegreville Submitted Town Manager Cliff Craig has announced that he will be retiring effective January 1, 2022.

Mr. Craig, who has held the position since July of 2016,

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(Beaver County near Bruce, Alberta) CHARLES KELLY STOCK FARMS LTD. hereby offers the following parcels of land in Beaver County for sale by tender, subject to the existing reservations on title with the exception of any financial encumbrances on title such as Mortgages, which will be discharged:

PASTURE LAND: LINC: 0023 554 380 4;14;48;25;NW LINC: 0023 554 398 4;14;48;25;NE LINC: 0023 554 406 4;14;48;25;SW and LINC: 0023 554 414 4;14;48;25;SE FIRST:

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MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 25 QUARTER NORTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

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MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 25 QUARTER NORTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

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MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 25 QUARTER SOUTH WEST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MORE OR LESS

informed Council of his decision via letter read at the October 25 regular council meeting.

“I have been privileged to serve over 29 years in management positions for local government administrations in Alberta, 16 of those year with the Town of Vegreville. I wish Council, Management and the staff all the best in their future decisions and plans,” stated Craig.

“I, along with the rest of Council, wish Mr. Craig nothing but the best in his future endeavours and retirement. We’ll now look forward to what will be an extensive search for his replacement as we aim to carry on the momentum of our community,” stated Mayor Tim MacPhee.

The search for Mr. Craig’s successor will begin immediately while day-to-day operations will remain status quo until his official date of retirement.

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MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 14 TOWNSHIP 48 SECTION 25 QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK THE SAME AREA: 63.9 HECTARES (158 ACRES) MORE OR LESS The land is located approximately 6.5 kms. East of Bruce, Alberta.

This is one section of pastureland which cannot be broken up. Included in the sale are three cattle gates, two Spur wells with a yearly income of $2,300.00, all new fencing within the last three years, plenty of water and windbreaks, and substantial natural grass (prairie wool). The property is ideal for a cow/calf raising operation.

Tenders are to be submitted as one tender for all 4 quarters in a sealed envelope marked "Charles Kelly Stock Farms Ltd. Tender", to Martin West at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016 - 52nd Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, December 17, 2021, and shall be accompanied with the offeror's GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 10% of the tender price.

No conditional tenders will be accepted and the highest, or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will not be opened in public.

The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

The successful tenderer shall be obligated to complete the purchase on or before February 1, 2022. The 10% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price.

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER 15 miles East of Viking, Alberta NE 35-47-10-W4 145 acres cultivated 12 acres pasture with water $3,400.00 gas well rental revenue Rent from gas well will not be adjusted, but all surface rent paid after the closing date will be assigned to the Purchaser

NE 2-48-10-W4 145 acres cultivated 14 acres pasture and water Fenced

● Seller makes no warranties or representations about the property's size/measurement, condition or environmental status. ● Mineral rights are not included in the sale. ● For further information, contact Bob at (780) 842-7309. ● Purchaser must be a GST Registrant and shall be responsible for GST. ● No offers will be considered which are subject to financing. ● Bids will be considered on the total package, or by individual quarter section. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. If the successful bidder does not complete the purchase after the acceptance of the Tender, the deposit shall be forfeited. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them. ● Tenders in sealed envelopes marked "Barss lands" are to be received by 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 2021 in the office of Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer at 608 - 10 Street, Wainwright, AB, T9W 1 E2 and be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft in the amount of 5% of the value of the bid payable in trust to Nickerson Roberts Holinski & Mercer, Barristers and Solicitors.

The sale and full payment are to be completed March 15, 2022.

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Making History and Breaking Barriers in Mundare Michelle Pinon News Advertiser October 18 was a historic night on a couple of different fronts as Cheryl Calinoiu became the first aboriginal female to be voted in as Mayor of the Town of Mundare.

Cheryl admits that she is a person who likes a challenge, and took on the challenge of running for the mayor’s position in this year’s municipal election after previously serving one term as councillor.

After discussing the idea with her husband Tom and her friends she decided it was a chance she was willing to take and feels honoured to have been chosen to serve the community as mayor.

Cheryl said she and her husband didn’t know anyone when they moved to Mundare 13 years ago. She said everyone they met was warm and welcoming towards them, and with some encouragement opened her own hair salon in town.

Cheryl has one daughter, Cheralynn, one son, Morgan, and one granddaughter, Everily, who just turned one-year-old.

Cheryl also wants to make other people

Cheryl Calinoiu. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

who move into the community, especially those from other countries, very welcome. She would also like to either incorporate multiculturalism into an existing event or create a new event, in addition to possibly establishing a multicultural centre in the community.

She would also like to encourage other businesses to come to town as well as reach out to existing business owners to see how they can work together and get

Cheryl Calinoiu beside north side entrance of Main Street.

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Lamont County has an opening for an experienced Motor Grader Operator on a full-time permanent basis with our Public Works Department. The successful candidate will perform duties directly related to road maintenance including maintaining gravel roads, snow removal, dust control, and assisting in other road maintenance duties as required. The primary duty will be to operate a motor grader maintaining roads in an assigned beat area and occasionally elsewhere throughout the County. The grader is normally parked within the beat area at an assigned site and the Operator is required to report to work at that site.

Agricultural Operator (Full-Time) – Two Openings Lamont County is seeking two energetic and highly motivated individuals to join our team as Agricultural Operators. This position will report to the Agricultural Fieldman and assist in the operations and delivery of the Vegetation and Beaver Control programs by: ● Supervision and coordination of the seasonal grass and brush mowers. ● Coordinate vegetation control including rights-of-way, gravel pits, borrow pits, drainage ditches and municipal reserves. ● Conduct roadside brushing utilizing a selfpropelled mulcher as within designated divisions as directed. ● Able to fill in and conduct grass mowing if necessary. ● Monitor, maintain, and service equipment to meet operating standards.

● Load, transport, and unload maintenance equipment. ● Providing formal training to seasonal staff as required (i.e., mowing, brushing, mulching). ● Coordinating with the Agricultural Fieldman and seasonal beaver trapper with beaver control and dam removal. ● Manage inventory for beaver traps and blasting supplies. ● Transport and discharge firearms only for the purpose of beaver control. ● Perform other duties as assigned.

For more information, visit our website at www.lamontcounty.ca/departments/human-resources, call our office at 780-895-2233, or email hr@lamontcounty.ca. Lamont County thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes are retained on file for a period of 6 months. Lamont County is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and to promoting the health and well-being of its employees. We are a smoke-free work environment; smoking & vaping is permitted in designated outdoor areas only.

them involved in some of the major community events in town.

Cheryl says her mom lives in Mundare and would like to have more resources and information available to seniors and to better promote the lodge that accepts residents over the age of 55. “Most people don’t know that.”

Cheryl would like to see the development of walking in trails different areas of town for residents to enjoy. She said it has been done very successfully in Vegreville, and would like to carry on with that. Cheryl added that both communities have a lot in common and would like to get together with members of their council to discuss ideas and common interests.

Cheryl said they plan on setting up a permanent dog park just south of the Mundare Recreation Centre this year.

The idea was successfully piloted this spring and has been well utilized.

Perhaps the biggest project Cheryl would like to see completed is the paving of two blocks of road south of Highway 15 that she believes will better connect people travelling north to the south within the town. She also thinks signage would bring visitors downtown and to the Whitetail Crossing residential subdivision where the golf course is located.

Cheryl believes they have a strong cohesive group with members of council who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, and represent several different

age categories. She is looking forward to hearing their ideas and working together to serve the community over the next four years.

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Findings of Provincial Police Force Study Released Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General discussed the findings of a provincial police force study on Oct. 29.

The provincial government hired PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) in October 2020 to study the feasibility of replacing the RCMP in Alberta with a provincial police service. This follows the recommendation of the Fair Deal Panel report that Alberta should actively consider the establishment of its own force.

Even though it would cost Alberta hundreds of millions of dollars more to set up and run a provincial police force, Madu said it ultimately could provide more cost-effective law enforcement.

“During my rural crime tour this summer, rural Albertans made it clear that they are deeply concerned about crime in their communities. PwC Canada has developed a policing model that could address long-standing concerns about response times in rural areas and put more boots on the ground. We’re eager to share these innovative and thought-provoking ideas with stakeholders and hear their thoughts over the coming months,” noted Madu.

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee responded to the

report by saying, “One of the main components would be no added money from the federal government which stands at $170 million today representing about 30 percent of all the costing to our province. There would be another 366 million in transition cost and the provincial government says that they would not be passing these extra cost onto municipalities.

I don’t know how they would achieve that, maybe it would be a tax increase for all Albertans. The Town of Vegreville Currently pays 100 percent of the cost of the RCMP in our town because the Provincial Police Act states municipalities with a population over 5,000 have to pay all the cost.

Minister Madu says that the province is frustrated with no input in Ottawa when it comes to the cost of the RCMP. I have told the minister many times that as a municipality over 5,000 we are frustrated with the Provincial Police Act where we have no input into how many officers and what the cost will be.

If the provincial fair deal panel is trying to get a better deal for Alberta in this country I think we should start at home and make the cost of policing in our province fair to all citizens. I have read the report and I find it very concerning that the issues

Town of Vegreville Holds Organizational Meeting Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The organizational meeting for members of Vegreville town council was held on Oct. 25.

In addition to the swearing in of mayor and council, more than 20 appointments were made to various boards and committees of council.

Members of council also reviewed its Code of Conduct Bylaw that was passed on March 26, 2018.

Under the bylaw, Councillors have a duty to adhere to the code of conduct established by the council and the principles of transparent and accountable governance.

“The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to provide standards for the conduct of Council and Committee Members related to their roles and obligations as elected and/or appointed representatives of the Town for the provision of ethical and effective leadership for the Town and its residents.

As well, the Code of Conduct “ensures the Councillors and Committee Members share a common basis and understanding for acceptable conduct extending beyond the legislative provisions governing the conduct of Councillors and Committee Members.”

The bylaw covers the areas of representation, communication, conduct, confidentiality, pecuniary interest, conflicts of interest, use of municipal assets, complaints against a councillor, complaints against a committee member, sanctions against a member of council, and sanctions against a committee member.

“The Code of Conduct Bylaw must be reviewed following a general municipal election, or at a minimum of every four years.”

Council also reviewed its Procedural Bylaw that governs and regulates the proceedings and regular business of council.

when it comes to the catch and release of criminals in our province which I feel should be the number one concern of the Minister of Justice and should be the number one concern of all Albertans when it comes to costing.”

He went on to say that, “It has never been addressed we need to reform the judicial system and put criminals where they belong to bring the costing down for all Albertans. Nowhere in the report did it say how rural communities and Albertans who live on farms and acreages would receive better policing under the provincial model.

I have no problem with the job that the RCMP are doing in our community. I do believe the provincial government would better serve Albertans if they made the costing of the RCMP fair for all Albertans and lobby the federal government to build more jails to keep these criminals off our streets out of our backyards and remove the illegal drugs and the social problems that go along with it.

There are some aspects of a provincial police force that would be very appealing I just don’t know how the government would make up the short falls in funding without increasing the cost to municipalities. The Minister says that he can do it. I will wait for more of those details.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

ZUK, Ruby May 30, 1943 - November 4, 2015 In loving memory of our dear sister Ruby Zuk (Hook) who passed away November 4, 2015 If yellow roses grow in heaven Lord Please pick a bunch for us Place them in our sister’s arms and tell her that they’re from us.

Tell her that we love her and when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy We do it everyday But there’s an ache within our hearts That never goes away.

Sadly missed always remembered Albina, Dianna and our families

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MICKLICH, Jacob Four long and lonely years have passed, In our hearts you will always stay.

Loved and remembered day by day.

Memories are treasures no one can steal, Death is a heart ache no one can heal.

Life must go on that’s true.

But it’s not the same since we lost you.

You left so quickly without a good-bye.

But memories of you will never die.

Ever remembered and sadly missed.

Your wife Eileen, Kathy and Karlee

environment Minister - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 Alberta and Saskatchewan. The sign that some would say includes the middle finger.

To his credit, Guilbeault apparently has never owned a car. That however, doesn’t qualify him to head up the environmental portfolio, nor does it mean that his approach will be any more tactful than scaling the CN tower. I’m sure he’s made up for his lack of an automobile jetting around the world. His virtue signalling will fit in well with his new friends.

One must wonder, if while at COP26, Guilbeault will point out the obvious opposing directions between the conference which looks to banish coal and China’s roadmap to build hundreds of power plants to burn it. This would seem a prudent move by someone so concerned with the environment, however, I suspect his wrath is reserved for Canada only and not for our trading partners so admired by the Trudeau Liberals.

I am skeptical that anything positive can come out of a long-time activist, one time criminal, current Environment Minister making decisions related to the fate of our resource sector. If I had a crystal ball, I think I would see higher prices, more pressure on our agriculture sector and a 2022 version of the National Energy Program. The next 10 years could be very difficult for Canadians.

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Busy Start to School Year for Vegreville Composite Athletics Vegreville Composite High School Submitted It has been a busy start to the school year for Vegreville Composite athletics.

VCHS is running five volleyball teams this season, with four Junior High teams, and one Senior High Girls’ team.

The Junior High volleyball teams are participating in league play, with playoffs coming up at the end of the month. The Senior Girls have attended one tournament so far, with some exhibition matches and two tournaments, including the Cougar Classic, still to come. A highlight from the season so far, was a second-place finish for the Sr Girls at the Lamont tournament.

VCHS Athletics is very appreciative of all of our hard-working, dedicated volleyball coaches, including: Laura Sturrock, Stephanie Brophy, Katelyn Peden, Al Melnyk, Donna Melenka, Cheryl Faryna, Ty Paulichuk, Sheila Stemberger, Nancy Worobec, and Lachelle Chorney.

Another season has wrapped up for the Junior and Senior High Cross-Country teams. The students committed to lunch hour practices in preparation for their races.

The Juniors competed on Oct. 5th at Strathcona Wilderness Centre in the EIPS meet, where all five runners ran tough races with great finishing times. The Senior High team travelled to Ross Lake for Zones on Oct. 6th. All four competitors ran well, with two of the four runners qualifying for Provincials on Oct. 16th.

Congratulations Aaron and Aaliyah!

Six-Man football has been running since the first day of school this year. Coaches Bryan Worobec and Glenn Brophy have worked hard to get the team ready. With fifteen of the sixteen players joining as rookies, there has been a lot for players to learn. The coaches and fans have been excited to see the growth from the first game of the season, to the recent win over Drayton Valley. With one more home game, the team is heading into playoffs at the start of November.

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville Composite High School Cougars went up against the Edson Rebels on home turf Oct. 26.

Coaches Glenn Brophy and Bryan Worobec said it was a very competitive game with the Rebels winning by a score of 65-53.

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It was the Cougars last game of the regular season.

The Cougars next playoff game is November 12, but they are not sure at this point in time who they will be playing against.

Brophy said, “The team has played awesome, and they have improved a lot considering the fact that only one player has played high school football before.”

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Referendum Results Announced by Premier Kenney Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

I want to thank all our constituents who made their voices heard on the two referendum questions as well as the senate elections. The big questions were about equalization and daylight savings time. Nearly 1.1 million Albertans voted on equalization and close to 62 percent (61.7) said they want to see the current formula changed. We know that equalization has been unfair to our province. Albertans are happy to contribute to the federation. It’s in our spirit to look out for our neighbours. However, the does not mean that Alberta is a bank account for the rest of Canada. While our economy was struggling and Quebec was balancing its budget with help from equalization payments. Premier Jason Kenney put forward a motion in the legislature on Tuesday to ratify the results. The mandate is clear from a vast majority of Albertans, we want a Fair Deal! And I have full faith in our premier to lead these negotiations on behalf of our province.

When it came to daylight savings time, Albertans chose to keep the current system. 50.2 percent voted against change. Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish mentioned that the people have spoken, so this will not be pursued any further. I also want to congratulate: Pam Davidson, Erika Barootes and Mykhalio Martyniouk on their victories in the senate elections. I, and our Government, hopes the Prime Minister will honour the choice of Albertans and appoint these individuals. A central election promise of the UCP was to put more decisions in the hands of Albertans, and we have done that.

I am also happy to see something I advocated for come to fruition. During meetings with local physicians, it was brought to my attention the need for a covid testing sight closer to home. And after conversations with the Health Minister, I am pleased to say that Alberta Health Services will be bringing a mobile assessment centre to town, two days a week I also want to bring your attention to Respiratory Therapy Week. I want to sincerely thank respiratory

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Organizational Meeting held for Mundare Town Council Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The organizational meeting for Mundare town council was held on Oct. 26.

It began with former Mayor Mike Saric swearing in incoming Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu. Then Mayor Calinoiu continued with the swearing in of Councillors Irene Talaga, Glen Rozumniak, Rick Patrie and Eddie Shepel.

Each Councillor will serve a one year term as Deputy Mayor, and Rick Patrie will serve as Deputy Mayor from October 2021 to October 2022.

Councillors were also selected to sit on a number of boards and committees. In addition, appointments were made to serve the town in a variety of capacities. Colin Zyla and Laraine Stuart were appointed as Development Officer until Oct. 2025.

Jane Dauphinee was appointed Subdivision Authority until Oct. 2025. Members of the Assessment Review Board are: Darlene Chartrand, Tina Groszko, Stewart Hennig, Richard Knowles and Raymond Ralph.

Mundare Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu along with four other members of town council were officially sworn into office during a special ceremony on October 26. Back Row L-R: Councillor Eddie Shepel and Councillor Rick Patrie. Front Row L-R: Councillor Irene Talaga, Mayor Chery Calinoiu and Councillor Glen Rozumniak.

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Randy Affolder was appointed as assessor, JMD Group was appointed as auditor, Reynolds, Mirth, Richards and Farmer was appointed as lawyer, and ISL Engineering and Land Services was appointed as engineer. All were appointed until 2025.

Coun. Shepel made a motion to review engineering services provided and explore alternatives.

Shepel said there are other companies better suited to the needs of the town.

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