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RCMP files from October 28 - November 3 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 28 02:13 – Traffic stop on a vehicle with no license plate. There was open liquor in the vehicle as well as weapons. Both occupants were in breach of their conditions and had multiple warrants including one for a break and enter in Vegreville previously which they were arrested on. The vehicle was towed and seized. 08:55 – Report of a suspicious vehicle parked in an approach south of Vegreville. Members attended and it was determined that the 2 occupants were out of Edmonton and known to police. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to provide a certificate of insurance carrying a voluntary penalty of $233. 09:00 – Report of theft of 3 x 20 Litre jerry cans from a farmyard south of Vegreville on Friday. Under investigation. 10:50 – Report of a truck stolen from a rural property near Mundare. Surveillance was provided. Individuals were seen stealing gas and then driving off in a four-door sedan as well as the complainant’s truck. Under investigation. October 29 12:22 – Report of attempted fraud. The contact was made via the “What’s App” application and the person making contact indicated that the recipient’s husband had won a prize and needed to pay $700 to have it released. When the complainant said they could not afford that, the caller sent a picture of their husband’s driver’s license. The caller was referred to the AntiFraud centre. 19:08 – Report of a minor collision where a black GMC backed into the complainant’s vehicle. Following the collision, there was a brief confrontation and no information was exchanged. Members located the subject at her home and made a breath demand. The driver failed, was arrested and brought to the Tofield detachment. Breath samples of 0.18 and 0.16 were provided. A 44 year old female from Beaver County was charged with driving while impaired. October 30 09:05 – Report of mischief to vehicles in Mundare. Vehicles had been opened and windows smashed. Under investigation. 09:20 – Another call (1 of upwards of 13 in a week) regarding a male entering businesses and scaring patrons and staff. Mental health was an issue and the subject was arrested under the mental health act and then transported to Ponoka Hospital for assessment and care. 10:52 – Report of damage and theft done to farm equipment overnight at a rural property south of Vegreville.
Under investigation.
October 31
15:34 – Report of a sea can that was broken into south of Vegreville. Entry was gained by cutting locks. Break-in tools were located and multiple items were stolen. Under investigation. 20:12 – Call received about an individual who was possibly suicidal. When speaking with the complainant, there were no suicidal comments made however they did seem confused. Members located the subject of the call and spoke with them. They indicated that they had smoked some marijuana (hence the confusion) and they had no intention of harming themselves.
November 1
11:35 – Traffic stop conducted. The driver was not able to provide proof of registration. A voluntary penalty of $233 was issued.
roadway which is an automatic court appearance and up to $2850 penalty. The voluntary penalty for no registration was $465. 10:39 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the driver was driving while unauthorized. The driver was also unable to produce proof of insurance as well as certificate of registration. The driver was provided tickets for $233, $233 and a mandatory court appearance for the driving while unauthorized. 15:24 – Report of a vehicle that had driven into a slough near Mundare. Members attended and found a blue Chevy Cavalier in the slough. A tow truck had already been called. 15:51 – Report of a break and enter at a municipal building. A staff member reported that an outbuilding on the property was broken into. Under investigation.
November 3
12:09 – Report of cows in the ditch on Hwy 631 and RR 113. Members attended and located the cows and an individual who stated that the owner was looking for the cows and was notified. 14:26 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that there was no insurance on the vehicle and the passenger had warrants out of Calgary. Both were arrested, the vehicle was towed and both subjects were released with documents for court. 17:49 – Members received a call requesting assistance to life a handicapped male up who had fallen down. They did not call EMS and did not want EMS called because he could not afford it. Members attended and determined that EMS should be called. EMS attended and the subject of the call was rushed to Edmonton for medical treatment. 20:04 – Complaint about a neighbour’s black Explorer partially blocking the driveway. Members attended and provided the neighbour with a formal warning.
November 2
00:41 – Traffic stop conducted. It was determined that the vehicle was not insured and the registration had been suspended. The driver was charged for driving an uninsured vehicle on the
03:29 – Report of a son missing from father’s home. While on patrol members located the subject of the call downtown in Vegreville. The father was notified, picked up his son and took him home. 07:23 – Report of a vehicle on top of a gate at a municipal site. Members attended and found a vehicle on top of a gate and abandoned. The registered owner was identified and members went to the home to speak to the driver. The driver indicated that a deer had run out in front of him and he swerved to avoid the animal hitting the gate. A voluntary penalty of $388 was issued for failing to report the accident in a timely fashion. 13:04 – Report of furniture taken from a Vegreville office building. Investigation revealed that there was a grave miscommunication between the parties in question. Under investigation. 16:32 – Report of an abandoned Black Dodge ram on RR 155 and Hwy 631. Members attended and it was determined that the vehicle was not stolen. The owner was contacted and indicated that the truck broke down and they were arranging a tow.
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During the week there were 100 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarm, 3 false 911s, 1 animal strikes and 28 tickets from traffic enforcement.
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St. Paul and Saddle Lake RCMP arrest six individuals stemming from public reports “It was as a result of the community reporting the suspicious activity that the RCMP were able to identify the areas of significance to locate and arrest the individuals responsible. We want to thank the community for their support today in assisting us with information which resulted in these successes.” Sgt. James Morton Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit St. Paul, Alta. – Over the past two months, St. Paul RCMP had noted an increase in rural crime in the County of St. Paul and the surrounding areas. St. Paul RCMP employed a number of investigational strategies in an effort to address this issue. From Oct. 30-31, 2019, St. Paul and Saddle Lake RCMP, with the assistance of the Eastern Alberta District Crime
Reduction Unit, “K” Division Air Services and “K” Division Police Dog Service, engaged in an enforcement action in St. Paul County which has resulted in the arrest of six individuals, the recovery of five stolen vehicles, a side by side vehicle, firearms, drugs and evidence of other offences. The investigation into the offences committed by these individuals remains ongoing at this time and further details will be released once they are available.
Jim & Jacqueline’s share: $6760✽ This is Jim and Jacqueline. Last year, they got a $6760 profit shares cash payout from Vision. They put their share towards a new combine for their family farm. As farmers, they like things they can count on — like Vision, which has provided dependable financial support through good years and bad. They also like counting on their share of the profits.
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Killing with cleanliness Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It seems that are two camps when it comes to people in general and parents in particular. One camp is very vigilant about cleaning and always concerned with germs. The other camp is much less concerned and feels that the germs and getting sick (particularly at a young age) are a part of being human. The debate has been going on for quite some time and recently has resurfaced with reports in scientific journals as well as a New York Times Article. The problem seems to be with misinterpreted information and as is often the case, opposing views by professionals. The debate: exposure vs protection from those nasty germs and bacteria in childhood as a base for improved long term health in adult life. Leading physicians and immunologists are reconsidering our attack on germs and bacteria which at times can be extreme. - Meg Lemon, MD in the New York Times Article “I tell people, when they drop food on the floor, please pick it up and eat it.” We get immunized. Why? Because it exposed our body to the components of a disease in order to stimulate our own immune system to protect against future infection or disease. It is this logic that argues when we sanitize our world,
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we are failing to stimulate our immune system in the way a vaccine does. Food and skin allergies have risen dramatically in industrialized nations in the past 20 years with food allergies increasing 50% and skin allergies rising 69% in US children. Now scientists believe that being exposed to too few foods, bacteria and toxins early in life has made children’s immune systems overly-sensitive. After studying the difference in “microbiota” (bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi and viruses) found in public spaces vs controlled environments such as hospital wards, there is a thought of actually developing a plan to introduce bacteria to improve diversity in some environments. In a 2019 study of mice it was determined that if natural weaning was interrupted or altered, the mice were more susceptible to colitis, allergies and cancer later in life. The conclusion was that early exposure to microbiota is critical for normal immune system development. Another study early in 2019 suggests that hand drying facilities in public washrooms can act as reservoirs for drugresistant bacteria. This emphasizes the importance of improved maintenance of public washrooms and why a friend of mine will drive across the country to get home to do
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Why are our doctors leaving Vegreville? Where are the days when they stayed until they were unable to practice anymore? They knew all your medical history, were compassionate and caring doctors, not caring if you were young or old. I am very saddened to hear we have lost another awesome doctor. One that was planning to make her home in Vegreville. It seems as soon as you are happy with your doctor, one that cares about your health, they leave for some unknown reason?? Many residents from Vegreville have followed their doctors to other locations, travelling many miles. SAD! We live in Canada, and should have the right to choose our doctors, whom we trust with our health. Very sad for the patients of Vegreville and surrounding area for losing a caring, compassionate doctor once again. Obviously, she will be dearly missed. Eileen Bilyk -------------Thank you for your letter Eileen. This is an issue that all of Canada is experiencing. The system is broken and we are the ones suffering. In June of last year, the CBC published an article about a medical resident who wanted to switch to family medicine and practice in rural Nova Scotia. After fighting the system for 3 years, she quit medicine completely. The Fraser Institute predicts the rural doctor issue will continue to get worse. As you stated, this IS a sad state for Canada, a country that likes to brag about our health care system. - AB
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Maddigan-Chrysler Relocates
People enjoy the large reception area. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Maddigan-Chrysler has relocated to their brand-new facility at 50 Avenue and 60 Street in Vegreville; on the corner of Highway 16A and 857 North. Several people visited Maddigan’s on the opening day of their new loca-
tion on November 4 where they stopped and spoke to the friendly sales people or enjoyed the large reception area. Director of Finance, Kent Maddigan said Maddigan-Chrysler’s motto is ‘People Matter’ which is not just words to them but how they want
to treat people. This vehicle dealership wants guests in the Community of Vegreville and its surrounding areas to view them as a place, when you visit their dealership, your experience makes you feel like you are an important person and they are glad you are there.
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – November 6, 1929
The C.P.R. buildings are the farthest advanced of all the buildings. The freight sheds are rapidly nearing the finish and the brickwork has been commenced on the new station. The old C.N.R. station has been cut in two and will be completely removed. The new station will occupy the same position. It had been anticipated that the new station would be placed more to the east of the present site, but the railway commission stepped in and told them to place the station farther from the crossing. George Slorach and his gang of men are doing the excavating for the new post office. It is expected that the building will be roofed in by Christmas. It was only by a mere stroke of luck that Vegreville was not visited by a disastrous fire on Sunday night. A chance passer-by at the rear of Sayko & Panchyshin’s pool room discovered that a pan of hot ashes had been left at the corner of the building. The heavy wind of Monday fanned the ashes to a glow and when discovered, the fire was eating its way into the building. Chief Rodgers was notified and he and Constable Henley put the blaze out with pails of water.
75 Years Ago – November 1, 1944
So far as outside work is concerned, the construction of the Swimming Pool has come to an end, with the arrival of winter. The pool itself is practically finished and the building is all closed-in awaiting the stucco, which cannot be put on now. The interior of the building will probably be finished off during the winter as it can be heated to allow workmen to continue. Decline of the power of the German air force and the growing might of the Allied air arm was pointedly emphasized by Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, R.A.F., 52-year-old Battle of Britain hero about to leave to become chief of the Southeast Asia air command. The air Chief praised the “tremendous contribution” of the R.C.A.F. in Western Europe since D-Day. Canadian fighter squadrons, he said, were the spearhead of the Allied air forces when the landings in France were made in June and they were the first to operate from bases in the Normandy beachhead. Cpl. Buster Brandel who is with a tank unit overseas, has been reported wounded in action. Buster is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Brandel of Vegreville.
50 Years Ago – November 6, 1969
The Graduating Class of St. Joseph’s General Hospital School of Nursing, 1969 consisted of Diana Gillaed, Lacombe; Patricia Zeller, Camrose; Victoria Bartkiw Gulevich, Mundare; Shirley Nicholson, Fairview; Ellen Waldenberger, Vermilion; Lorraine Dicke, Vermilion; Leslie Nelson, Calgary; Sandra Miller, Alliance; Anne Cusack, Clandonald; Carole Helten, Camrose; Elizabeth Smolyk Chilibecki, Vegreville; Irene Luzney, Elk Point; Hazel Welch Simons, Lloydminster; Helen Watts Welch, Calgary; Bernice Achtymichuk, Royal Park; Annette Lussier, Peace River; Jeanette MacDonald, Vermilion; Rose Knorr, Edmonton and Paulette Kotylak Plouffe, Edmonton. The new United Church and Christian Education Centre will be completed by Sunday, November 16th. At 2:30 p.m. the Dedication Service will be given by the Rev. Dr. Chas. Johnston of St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton. On Monday, October 27th some 30 to 35 ladies and men students partook in instructions in firing at the Vegreville Centennial rifle range. Corp. Harold Lamb of the R.C.M.P. is the chief instructor assisted by Elton Clements. Alberta Government Telephones is carrying out a 2 ½ million dollar project to complete its portion of a northern R Trans-Canada microwave system. The new facility will provide 1,200 communications channels through the northern part of the province from Lloydminster to Boyle, 960 channels from Boyle to Peace River, and 1,200 again from Peace River to Dawson Creek. First coat of three to be placed on the highway east of Main Street in Vegreville was placed this week by Everall Engineering general contractors who are hard surfacing the highway. Work on the road has been going on since the first of July. In addition to the recovering of the road, new concrete sidewalks have been poured. New light standards have been installed and included in the group are the traffic control lights at 50th Street and highway 16. S.S. Graham, director of Extension for Alberta, has announced that Neil G. Millar, district agriculturist at Grande Prairie, has been transferred to Lacombe where he will fill the DA position. Mr. Miller was born near Vegreville, Alberta, where his father operated a mixed farm.
25 Years Ago – November 9, 1994
Plans are under way to bring a Christian training centre to Lavoy. Falkland, B.C. based Truth, Triumphant and Health Education Ministries plans to locate its new facility on the present Lavoy School site and is looking to purchase adjoining lands.
Letters Welcomed
One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
More trick than treat in latest CFIB spending report Big promises by big governments cost a lot. Just like interest payments go up on an unpaid credit card, interest payments on our national debt are also going up Bryn Robertson Founding member – Canada Powered by Women As a 22-year-old, I’ve not been very active politically – until now. The federal election has definitely made me more engaged. Once I join the workforce, over time, I’ll likely be investing over half of my income not into a home or family needs, but into governments through taxes. That realization has motivated me to track political issues and has given me a sense of ownership over the decisions that our governments make. According to mytaxburden.ca, I’ll pay nearly $1.25 million in taxes in my lifetime – three times what my parents paid. I’ll get just over $1 million in transfers back. The difference between what I will pay and get back represents a tax burden of around $230,000 – over seven times higher than my parents. That’s why the issue of growing debt is so important for young people like me. Big promises by big governments cost a lot. Just like when you don’t pay off a credit card bill, the interest payments go up, interest payments on our national debt are also going up. That debt burden translates into either even more borrowing or higher taxes. Once again, those debt costs are going to fall on our shoulders. This question of debt has got me thinking: how should we prioritize the promises of the government so we can actually afford them? The first priority should be support for small businesses. I’m
a business student at University of Toronto and many of us are excited to run our own companies someday. Achieving those entrepreneurial dreams will depend on attracting foreign capital that will seed our start-ups and help us grow. Making sure tax policies are competitive – especially with the US – will have a direct effect on our ability to compete for both great investors and great people. As job creators, putting Canadian businesses first, and reducing the barriers for business growth should be a priority of the next government. Unfortunately, Canada is losing its reputation as a good place to invest. That’s partly due to deep divisions on energy development that have scared investors away. And it’s also due to the SNC Lavalin bribery scandal. For young people with entrepreneurial dreams, this kind of damage to Canada’s global reputation can have a direct impact on our futures as business leaders. Helping Canada regain its position on the world stage should be another priority of the next government. As a finance major, I’ve been paying attention to what’s happening around Brexit. The city of London – which used to be a magnet for global investment – is now too high a risk for investors due to political uncertainty. Political uncertainty also impacts Canada’s investment climate. When there are strong divisions on issues, especially between the east and the west, the political instability threatens the wellbeing of all Canadians. It puts our economic security at risk. And it puts our social security at risk. Instead, let’s take advantage of what we have—from
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Office 365 Security: Pros and Cons Brought to you by Arthur Beaudette VM Systems - Bits and Bytes
Given its world-leading status, it’s unsurprising that Microsoft Office 365 is the prime target for hackers and phishers. Microsoft has made incredible efforts to defend against as many attackers as possible. Office 365 uses Exchange Online Protection (EOP) as its default security, but users can pay extra for Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). In order for their software to work effectively, it is essential that Microsoft has the lowest possible level of false positives, i.e. it has to try and get as many legitimate messages through to its users without blocking them. This priority means that the company has to accept a certain level of false negatives, i.e. missing attacks. Having such wide coverage and needing to provide the best possible offering to the largest number of customers, Microsoft is not in the best position to offer customized defenses against cyber-attack. This means it is important for users to be aware of the pros and cons of using ATP. Pros: – The Safe Links feature in ATP, when active, rewrites all URLs that are clicked on by users and reroutes them through a protected area, checking they are not blacklisted, before allowing the user through to the end website. – The Safe Attachments feature in ATP isolates malware and dismantles
it to test its behaviors, so all users can benefit from the lessons learned. – ATP benefits from seamless integration into Office 365; a simple click turns it on and there is none of the extended deployment and testing time involved in deploying thirdparty solutions. Cons: – For very little outlay, all hackers can create their own Office 365 accounts and develop workarounds for its security features. – ATP has only been running for four years, and it has reached nowhere near the level of sophistication some other companies have developed by working over a much longer time span. – ATP does not have the best reporting mechanisms, obtaining detailed reports often being time-consuming or impossible. This limits the user’s ability to forensically investigate problems and add new protections. Because Office 365 ATP is so widely used, it will inevitably have weaknesses, as detailed above. It is important for administrators to recognize those weaknesses so that, while taking advantage of its strengths, they can add extra security as necessary for additional protection. - Arthur Beaudette is the General Manager at VM Systems in Vegreville, AB. VM Systems is a full service Information Technology company that has been servicing NE Alberta for over 25 years
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Pizza and Wings Announces Grand Opening After three months of excellent food and service in Vegreville, Pizza and Wings announces a celebration for the community. Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Dinner is served at Vegreville’s Pizza and Wings restaurant with a Grand Opening celebration later on this week. The restaurant opened its doors in August 2019 to a steady crowd of curious new customers, and have decided that it’s time to celebrate the warm welcome they have received. Since expanding their business from the Two Hills location to add a restaurant in Vegreville, Pizza and Wings owner Henry Klassen says that they have enjoyed getting to know the community. Klassen noted the especially warm welcome they have received from their neighbouring businesses in the strip mall. “Vegreville is a completely different community and it’s been exciting to learn the ways we can make this a completely different dining experience to go with it.” “We’ve been
Pictured left to right: staff members Nancy, Lisa , Susie and owner Henry Klassen (Craig Horon/photo)
in Two Hills for years,” said Klassen, “It’s been exciting to see a bunch of new faces, and both customers and our neighbouring businesses have given us a warm welcome.” With a few months’ time to settle into the new location, Klassen and his crew at Pizza and Wings are set to return the favour by welcoming everyone from
around Vegreville to a Grand Opening celebration this weekend! The event will feature free samples available to all guests so that they can get a taste of what Pizza and Wings is all about; good service, great food, and bringing the community together around the dinner table. See ad on this page for more details.
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Is it time for your mammogram? Screen Test is coming to Vegreville on December 2 - 7, 2019. Alberta Health Services Screen Test brings breast cancer screening to women across Alberta with its mobile mammography clinics. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) to book a mammogram. Why should I get a screening mammogram?
A screening mammogram is a special X-ray of your breast. Once you’re over 50, it is the best way to find breast cancer early. Screening mammograms can help find breast cancer when it is very small, 2-3 years before you or your doctor can feel it. The earlier breast cancer is found the better treatment can be. In fact most women (about 90%) are now surviving breast cancer 5 years after diagnosis. Who should get a screening mammogram?
Women 50 and over should plan to have a mammogram every 2 years and may self-refer. Women 40 - 49 should discuss the risks and benefits of screening with their doctor, and need a referral for their first appointment. There is no cost for this service. For more information visit: www.screeningforlife.ca/screentest. Here are some common myths and facts about breast cancer screening:
Myth #1: Only women with a family history of breast cancer will get it. The truth is, 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history. So it’s important to understand that you are still at risk for breast cancer even if no one in your family has ever had the disease. Myth #2: Mammograms can cause breast cancer or cause an existing cancer to spread. Mammograms require very small doses of radiation. Research confirms that the risk of harm from radiation exposure by mammography is very low. The benefits of the earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
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far outweigh the risk of the small dose of radiation received during a mammogram. Myth #3: Monthly self-breast exams is the best way to find breast cancer. What is most important is that women know how their breasts normally look and feel – from the whole area of breast tissue up to the collarbone and including the armpit. While it is not necessary to have a regimented method for checking your breasts, call your healthcare provider right away if you notice any unusual changes. For more information, visit www. screeningforlife.ca
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The Amazing Entrepreneurial Race
Participants try out the activities at the stations. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
October 31 was an interesting day which offered experience in the business world and real life skills at Vegreville Social Centre. Many students participated in The Amazing Entrepreneurial Race offered by Community Futures-Elk Island Region. The poster from Community Futures explained that this program introduces participants to the characteristics, qualities and attitudes of an entrepreneur through fun, experimental activities. Project Coordinator for
Community Futures, Kathy Dmytriw said that since participants were from grade seven and up, the students had adult mentors to assist them. There were four stations with five activities in all which included Idea Generation, Networking, Problem Solving, Risk Taking and Business Ideas. This experience might plant the seed in students and maybe one day they will come back and start their own business. Dmytriw said St. Mary’s School had been really good advocates for
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AMAZING - CONTINUED from PAGE 10 this program and they look forward to having the opportunity to work with other educational facilities within our region. She will be going to Lamont next week and then she will coordinating this project at the County of Strathcona and will continue all the way to Mannville. This program isn’t just about being an entrepreneur; it gives students skills they will use for the rest of their lives. There were treats and juice for participants and prizes available for the winners.
Dmytriw acknowledged the many volunteers throughout the community who helped with the project as well as the numerous other Community Future offices for supporting them, and everyone else who helped and sponsored this program.
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Admin Assistant and Bookkeeper Permanent, Part time Position (12 hours/week) Key Responsibilities: • Administrative • Financial • Community Relations
Skills Required: • Experience & education required in business administration and bookkeeping (Quicken, MicroSoft Office and Corel Word Perfect) • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills • Be a team player and work independently • Be bondable and have a Criminal Record Check Closing Date: When suitable candidate is found. Send resume to: Rev. Pamela Milton at miltonrevm@gmail.com or Val Rowe at valrow@gmail.com
Are you a Resident Care Aide looking to make a difference in a Residential Care Site? We are looking for a Resident Care Aide for a Long-Term Residential Care site who will be responsible for the care services. What your typical day will look like: • Work with residents/patient’s during regular day to day activities • Personal care, nutrition, social and recreational activities • Documents residents/patient’s changes in functional and cognitive behaviour • Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents/patients using the proper equipment/technique as identified in the resident’s care plan and the policies and procedures • Performs and records routine nursing procedures • Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents/patients • Performs other related duties as assigned What we need from you: • Strong communication skills in English • Legally allowed to work in Canada • Passes and complies with a Criminal Record Check upon hire through the local RCMP or police station • One year related experience (preferred) • Education • Grade 12 education • Graduate with Resident Care Aide/Nursing program including a Dementia Care program • Certificates • Food Safe Level 1 Certificate • First Aid and CPR “A” certification What we will provide to you: • Competitive salary • Above average vacation entitlement • Opportunities for advancement and education funding • A great supportive team Please forward your resumes to centurypark@provita.ca
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Gone but Not Forgotten Is this the end? Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Forgive me the melodramatic title, dear reader. I needed to have my moment, but we’re good now. We’ve been through a lot together, you and I. Businesses opening and closing, the closing of the Case
Processing Centre, cannabis legalization, 100th+ event anniversaries, new events beginning, trade shows, two harvests, and two different elections. Concerts, dance productions, sports games, town council meetings, festivals, fairs, and, yes, a few protests. And I’ve had the time of my life being there with you for all of it. Which is why I felt responsible to let you know, between you and I, that the rumours are true: I am leaving the Vegreville News Advertiser. When I started with the Advertiser, I was 19 years old and trying to figure out what I wanted to do. Now, I am 21 years old, and I may have figured it out. But it will take some of that good old “book learning” I hadn’t pursued before. By the time you are reading this, I will have moved to Edmonton and be preparing for my first days at hairdressing school, from where I will use my new trade to work my way
through my Communications degree and subsequent career in one of the many “communicating” fields. But don’t write me off just yet! While I am leaving Vegreville and my current position with the newspaper, I will continue writing on a freelancing basis for those stories that can be covered from afar. The Advertiser staff, the communities in our circulation, and especially Vegreville, which has been my home for the past three years, have been nothing but kind to me and while I am sad to go, you have all left me excited for where I am headed. No matter where I go from here, my beginning was with you. In the meantime, all your tips, stories, and news submissions can be sent to the News Advertiser office and they will make sure your news gets printed for our entire region to read.
Mundare School News
William Korec, Med Principal-Mundare School Half way there!! Its hard to believe we are almost half way through the first term of school!! Life at Mundare School has been very busy this year. We recently hosted a very successful Read-in Week. A lot of great reads were shared with community partners coming to read, as well. We are fortunate to have such excellent adult readers serve as role models for our students. In the next few weeks, we will be hosting our Fall Feast for students, our Remembrance Day ceremony, our fall break (check our school calendar),
as well as provincial Bullying Awareness Week which is full of activities and discussions to get our kids talking about this very important issue. Report cards are also just around the corner, so everyone is busy demonstrating their own learning and of course, learning something new every day. Please remember to take time on November 11 to remember those brave Canadians who have died to help make Canada the great place it is today. Don’t forget to curl up with a good book each night for 10 minutes!
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Mountain pine beetle management gets funding boost The government is delivering on a campaign promise to increase mountain pine beetle funding to $30 million annually for the next four years. Submitted The extra funding will increase the mountain pine beetle management program’s annual budget from $25 million to $30 million through 2022-2023. This is a proven program that reduces the spread of the mountain pine beetle and mitigates damage to Alberta forests. The money will go towards additional ground survey and control work on more than 83,000 hectares. “The cost of doing nothing is not acceptable. We campaigned on this promise and we are reversing four years of the previous government’s cuts. The federal government needs to step up and protect Western Canada’s forests. Alberta and Saskatchewan are both funding mountain pine beetle programming and we will continue to press Ottawa to take this seriously.”
Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry “We welcome this responsible and timely investment by the Government of Alberta. We only need to look west to British Columbia to see the wide-
industry has not only prevented destruction of our forests, it has also slowed the eastward spread of the beetle. We challenge the federal government to take this issue as seriously as the Government of Alberta does.”
spread environmental degradation and lost jobs that occur when too little action is taken to fight the scourge of the mountain pine beetle. Here in Alberta, timely investments and cooperation between government and
Paul Whittaker, president & CEO, Alberta Forest Products Association This announcement fulfils the government’s promise to increase funding to combat the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
Quick facts
• Mountain pine beetle activity in 2018 increased significantly in the Calgary, Rocky Mountain House, Whitecourt and Edson Forest areas. • The value of pine susceptible to mountain pine beetle is currently valued at more than $11 billion. • Since 2006, Alberta has spent more than $500 million controlling mountain pine beetle. • Since 2011, the Government of Saskatchewan has provided $6.15 million for mountain pine beetle management. • Alberta received $1 million from Saskatchewan last year, and Saskatchewan has committed the same for this fiscal year.
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UPCOMING EVENTS PEROGY SUPPER & DANCE AT THE PATHFINDER HALL. DATE: Saturday, November 9, 2019. SUPPER: 5:30 pm 7:30 pm. DANCE: 9:00 pm. MUSIC BY: County Express. HALL LOCATION: Corner of Township Road 532 & Range Road 82. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 780-366-2356 or 780-763-2179. The Beaver Regional Arts Society is Presenting The Emeralds Show and Dance Band at the Paragon Theatre - 5019 50 Street, Holden on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 p.m. Admission Adults $27.00, 12 & Under $8.00 Or Purchase a Season Series for $70.00 for 4 Shows. Supper is Available After the Show for $16.00. For Tickets and Information Call Christine at (780)688-3812 or Susan at (780)688-2126
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CLEANLINESS - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 his business. Smart guy. Another aspect which has seen a lot of discussion recently is the over use of antibiotics. There is an increased effort on the part of health care providers to not over-prescribe antibiotics and also to better manage parent’s concerns. It’s time to let the sun shine in! Simple light exposure to rooms has shown to be beneficial in creating a balance and control the “bad” bacteria. Are we too clean? I know people on both sides. One side scrubs and disinfects every-
thing they can and anything that comes in contact with their children. The other side is the side that smiles when their toddler eats dirt (and the worm that’s in it) and rubs the soother on their jeans when it falls on the floor. Which camp are you in? I’m firmly in the 2nd camp and I’m sure I ingested my share of dirt as a child even if my mother wasn’t aware of it all. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Immunization Protects against Illness Alberta Health Services
Illnesses such as measles can be prevented through immunization. To find out more, go to immunizealberta.ca. It is important to know the facts about immunization in order to make the best decisions. Immunization prompts our immune systems to produce disease-fighting antibodies, which is a natural function. Immunization gives us the opportunity to build these antibodies before being exposed to disease, and without getting the actual disease. If you and your child are exposed to a disease after being immunized, you will both be armed and able to fight it off, without getting sick. Without immunization, our bodies do not have the opportunity to build immunity to – or armour against – the disease. Without the armour of immunization, you and your child are at risk of getting very sick. All Albertans are advised to ensure they
are up to date on their immunizations. For more information, call Health Link at 811, go to immunizealberta.ca or go to myhealth.alberta.ca. Given the recent rise in measles cases in North America, here are some quick facts: • Immunization is very effective at protecting children and adults against infection and is the best way to reduce the risk of disease. • The vaccine given most often to protect your child against measles is called MMR-Var vaccine. This vaccine protects against four diseases—measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. • The vaccine given most often to protect adults against measles is called MMR vaccine. This vaccine protects against three diseases – measles, mumps and rubella. • Measles is an extremely contagious viral illness. It is easily spread through the air (by sneezing or coughing) and by direct contact with someone who is infected. • Before widespread immunization,
measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year worldwide. • Today in developed nations like Canada, for every 1,000 people who get measles, one or two will die. • There is no cure for measles. • The risk that measles poses to you and your child’s health is far greater than any risk related to being immunized. Do vaccines cause autism? • No, vaccines do not cause autism. Research has found no link between vaccines and autism. You may have heard
about Andrew Wakefield, a British surgeon who suggested a link between autism and vaccine. • What you may not have heard is that the research he published was found to be false, and Wakefield had his medical licence taken away because of this. In January 2010, Britain’s statutory tribunal of the General Medical Council found Wakefield guilty of four counts of dishonesty and 12 counts involving the abuse of developmentally challenged children, as it pertained to his false research on autism.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 230, 606, & 692 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED
The West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a statutory planning document intended to provide policy direction to development and subdivision authorities on which to base future land use decisions within the plan area. The scope of the policies addresses issues including but not limited to: land use, compatibility of uses, transportation and access, servicing, development staging, screening and landscaping, wetlands, market factors and economic development, and other related matters. The Plan is also a tool to both attract and assist investors/developers in understanding the requirements and servicing expectations, and potential for future development within the ASP boundary. On October 21, 2019 County Council gave first reading to proposed Bylaw No. 1291-19, being a bylaw to adopt the West Industrial Park ASP. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27 located at 4909 -50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their views with respect to proposed Bylaw No. 1291-19. Written comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R6 until 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019. Written comments must contain the name and address (legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 1291-19. Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to Council at the Public Hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate that you wish to do so prior to 9:00 a.m., November 18, 2019. Copies of the proposed West Industrial Park ASP are available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn No. 27 office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The proposed West Industrial Park ASP has also been posted and can be viewed on the County’s website – www.minburncounty.ab.ca under ‘Notices’. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082 or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca
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HAMALIUK, Terry (Taras) March 11, 1941 - November 3, 2017 What we’d give if we could say Hello, Dad, in the same old way To hear your voice, see your smile To sit with you and chat awhile.. So you who have your Father, Cherish him with care For you’ll never know the heartache, Till you see his empty chair. Love: Cheryl and Ron and family, Todd & Kathleen & family Wesley & Monica & family
YAKUBOW, Marvin Leonard September 9, 1947 – November 1, 2019 Marvin Leonard Yakubow, 72, passed away on Friday, November 1, at the Misericordia Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children. Marvin was born September 9, 1947, in the Mundare Hospital and was the son of the late Angela and Fred Yakubow. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lucille, children Theresa (Glenn) Heath of Airdrie, Marian (Sean)Boser of Spring Lake and Chris (Jackie) Yakubow of Mundare; his five grandchildren Nicholas, Bailey, Quinn, Casey and Mason and his sister Vickie Matwijiw of St. Albert. Marvin was predeceased by brother Benny Yakubow; brother in law Bill Matwijiw; and parents in law Marion and Kay Mruk. For those wishing to pay their respects to Marvin, a Public Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with Father Luan Vu as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church Cemetery – Mundare.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
EWASKIW, Frances September 14, 1929 – October 26, 2019 On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Frances Ewaskiw of Edmonton Alberta passed away at the age of 90 years. Frances will be remembered by her daughter Charlotte (Orest) Hrynyk and her son Lynn Soleski (Theresa Kuhn); 3 grandchildren Pamela (Todd) Kennedy, April (Josh) Baker and Rob (Sadie) Soleski; great grandsons Palmer and Thatcher Kennedy; along with Kalen and Kai Baker. She leaves behind 2 sisters Ann Cherniawski and Josephine Cherwick; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Frances was predeceased by her husband Daniel Ewaskiw; son Douglas Soleski; parents Mike and Elizabeth Dziwenka; 3 sisters Olga (Dan) Rurka, Emily (Willis) Bass, Victoria Dziwenka and brother Albert (Sylvia) Dziwenka. A Mass or Christian Burial was held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clare’s Catholic Church (6310-118 Avenue) in Edmonton, Alberta with Father Glenn McDonald as the Celebrant. Interment followed in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Clare’s Catholic Church c/o 6310 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 1G1 To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
THOMAS, Marie 1929 – 2019 The family of Marie Thomas (nee Geiger) of Vegreville and formerly of Saskatoon SK. passed into Eternal Life on October 29, 2019 at the age of 90 years. Marie is survived by daughter Chris (Greg) Kurulok of Vegreville, son Eric (Marilyn) Thomas of Prince George, B.C., and son Garth (Gail) Thomas of Sandy Hook, Man. Her loving grandchildren, Jennifer (Garrett), Stephanie (Michael), Jeremy (Shannon), Ria (Mirsad), Emery, Jesse (Evelyn), Nathan (Jani), Danielle (Jeff) and Stephanie Dawn (Pete). Marie is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren, sister in law Joyce Rutten Geiger and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. Marie was predeceased by her loving husband Dave, her parents Alexander (Alec) and Elizabeth (Betty) nee Gondor, two brothers and one sister, Robert Douglas and sister in law Isabel Geiger nee Manning, Gordon Gerald Geiger and Catherine Heisler. Marie was born in Gravelbourg, SK on May 8, 1929. Marie and Dave were married on June 26, 1948 at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Regina. Dave was a station agent for CNR and the family lived in many different communities around Saskatchewan, eventually retiring in Saskatoon. Dave became a well known and loved square dance caller. Dave and Marie enjoyed many happy times and friendships, square dancing around Saskatchewan. The family would like to thank the staff of the Homestead Lodge and Century Park for their loving care and to the Pastoral Care lovingly given by the ladies of St. Martin’s of Tours. According to her wishes, Marie has been cremated. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Luan Vu as the Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, one may make a donation to St. Martin of Tours Building Fund or to a charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMNM ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
In Loving Memory of HAMALIUK, Terry (Taras) March 11, 1941 - November 3, 2017 Precious memories woven in gold This is the picture we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts your memory is kept To love and to cherish and never forget A special smile, a special face and In our hearts a special place No words we speak can ever say How much we miss you everyday To be together the same old way Would be our greatest wish today May the winds of love blow softly And whisper, so you can hear We will always love and miss you And wish that you were here Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Love Mom, Liz, Neil (Darcie), Olivia (Norm) and All Family Members
MICKLICH, Jacob May 20, 1929 - November 8, 2017 We will take this special moment To turn our thoughts to Dad/Gido Thank him for the home he gave For all the things we had. We think about the fleeting years Too quickly, gone for good It seems like only yesterday We would go back if we could. A time when Dad/Gido was always there, No matter what the weather. Always strong when things went wrong He held our lives together. He strived so hard from day to day And never once complained. With steady hands, he worked so hard And kept the family name. He taught us that hard work pays off, You reap just what you sow. He said that if you tend your crops, Your field will overflow. Our lives have been bountiful He taught us how to give In his firm and steadfast way He taught us how to live. Dad/Gido dwells among the angels now He left us much too soon He glides across a golden field Above the harvest moon. We see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind And when our path is beaten down He picks us up again. Love Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua & Zachary Micklich
ROMANIUK, Jean On November 3, 2019 Jean Romaniuk of Willingdon, AB, passed away at the age of 90 years. Jean is survived by her children, William (Joan) of Andrew, AB, their children Tanya and Claudette (Chris), Ernie (Betty) of Willingdon, AB, John (Marjorie) of Willingdon, AB, their children, Cory (Karen), Chad (Nancy) and Chelsey, Effie (Lorne) Lakusta of Andrew, AB, their children Lyle and Larissa (Matthew), six great-grandchildren Dylan, Brady, Maxwell, Samson, Jax and Nate, two sisters, Cathy Schendel and Stella (Steve) Hawrelak; numerous nieces and nephews and companions Sparky and Mikey. Predeceased by her husband Nestor; infant son William Nestor; parents Luc and Maria Fedechko; and sisters and brothers and spouses. Special thank you to Dr. Iordache and staff at the Lamont Health Care Centre. Funeral Service Saturday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Willingdon Recreational Centre, Willingdon, AB. Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating with interment in Pruth Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made directly to the Continuing Care Lamont Hospital. Park Memorial Lamont 780-895-2167 Family Owned Funeral Home and Crematorium
BEREZAN, Brad December 29, 1965 – October 31, 2019 On Thursday, October 31, 2019, Mr. Brad Berezan of Vegreville, Alberta, suddenly passed away at the age of 53 years. Brad is survived by his loving family, his very special partner Kayla and her daughter Ariana; two sons Kyle and Kody; parents Orest and Sharon; one brother Terry; one sister Kimberley (Joel) Tuininga; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date. In memory of Brad, donations may be made to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta” or a charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
BODNAR, Alice March 10, 1925 – October 28, 2019 On Monday October 28, 2019, Alice Bodnar of Two Hills, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years. Alice is survived by one daughter Shirley Schultz; grandson Bruce (Darlene) Hall; great grandchildren Stephanie (Scott), Matthew (Madison) and Kathryn; great great granddaughter Lily; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Alice was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Wygera; two brothers Steve and Mike; two sisters Doris and Lil. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the “Two Hills Resident Council Club c/o Box 160, Two Hills, T0B 4K0.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
JONES, Mary Jane January 4, 1929 – November 4, 2019 Mary Jane Jones passed away peacefully at the Vegreville Care Centre in the early hours of November 4, 2019 at the age of 90. Mary Jane will be remembered by her son Frederick Jones and her daughter Kathleen (Jones) McEwen as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harvey Jones as well as her three sisters Geraldine, Eloise, and Melissa. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the family cemetery in Arthurette, New Brunswick. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
TOMA, Helen On October 22, 2019 Helen Toma of Myrnam passed away at the age of 88 years. Helen is survived by four daughters and one son, Connie (Norm) Gueutal, Peggy Flesher, Val (Doug) Dale, Greg (Linda) Toma, and Debbie (Ken) Krawchuk; son-in-law, Hugh Flesher, thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother, Doris Megley, Jean Chequis, and Floyd Esak; also numerous other relatives. Predeceased by her husband, George P.; parents, Peter and Anne Esak; four sisters; and three brothers. Funeral service was held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Boian (RR 143 & Twp 562-north of Hwy 45). Very Reverend Mircea Panciuk officiated with interment in Malin Cemetery. In Helen’s memory, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
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It’s a boy! BURKE, Brody Jason Big sister Brielle is excited to announce the arrival of her baby brother, Brody. He was born September 26, 2019 weighing 10 pounds 1 ounce and was 21.75 inches long. Proud parents are Jason and Brianna Burke of Vegreville. Grandad and Baba, Bradley and Ann Waters of Vegreville. Grandpa and Nana, Bob and Joanne Burke of Perth, Ontario. Great Gido and Great Baba, Orest and Oksana Hryciw of Vegreville.
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Staff and residents dress-up in Halloween costumes. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The spirit of Halloween reached the BINGO field when Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge hosted a Halloween BINGO on October 31. Halloween BINGO is a special
BINGO where the staff encouraged the residents to dress-up and take part in their Halloween celebrations. The residents who wore costumes could win gift cards for their efforts. The first prize bounty was $20, second prize $15, and the third prize was a $10 gift card.
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Akasu Palliative Care Society AGM 2019
Akasu Palliative Care Society donated a Keurig Coffee maker and pods to the Two Hills Health Care Centre for use in the palliative care room for patients and their families.
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On Monday, October 28, 2019 Akasu Palliative Care Society held their Annual General Meeting in the Two Hills Health Care Centre. The board members elected Viola Braun-Fox as Chairperson, Anita Wilson as Recording Secretary, Terry Kubin as Correspondence Secretary and Kim Mertick as Treasurer.
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VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 natural resources to highly skilled talent and a world-class education system—so that we can maximize opportunities for young people. For most of my life, I’ve avoided talking politics with friends because I worried that the conversations would be divisive. But since I’ve become involved in an initiative called Canada Powered by Women. We wanted a different kind of political conversation in Canada. So we’re leading one. I’ve pushed myself to start asking my friends what they care about politically. And they’ve opened up. As an Albertan going to school in Ontario, I can say that we do think differently about some things. But we also shared a lot of important similarities. At the core, we’re more alike than we are different. We’re one Canada, but sometimes we don’t act like it. The more we can connect and understand one another, the better we will be able to look out for each other. I hope that’s something we can all vote for. Bryn Robertson is a finance major at the University of Toronto and a founding member of Canada Powered by Women.
Granny pods: the newest trend in senior living News Advertiser
There’s a new trend emerging in senior housing: granny pods. Also known as tiny homes for seniors, granny pods are compact, prefabricated houses that can be assembled in the backyard of a caregiver’s home. Although the idea of granny annexes or granny flats has been around for decades in the U.K. and in Australia, the first senior-friendly tiny homes in North America were called MEDCottages and launched by a small Virginia company in 2010. Since then, the idea has gained popularity and been adopted by other companies across
the U.S. and Canada. In general, granny pods include an open space containing a bed, living area, kitchenette and bathroom. They’re completely accessible to elderly people with health and mobility problems as they’re equipped with hand railings, defibrillators, first aid supplies, cushioned f loors, good lighting, wheelchair-accessible doorways and a monitoring system (so that caregivers can keep an eye on the resident). Many seniors and their loved ones see granny pods as an excellent way to downsize after retirement and a welcome alternative to
nursing homes. These tiny homes allow seniors to continue living independently while receiving the care they need. It
also lets families stay together without having to sacrifice space and privacy by living under one roof.
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ATB Financial Customer Appreciation Day
Garry by the refreshments. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Staff at ATB Financial-(left-to-right) Relationship Manager, Amanuel Webeshet, Customer Service Representative (CSR) , Nick Hlady, Personal Relationship Manager, Anne Flasha, Assistant Manager, Angie Vandale, Relationship Manager, Stacey Mattock, Senior CSR, Shelley Daskalaluk, Personal Banking Specialist, Cindy Baydala, CSR, Tammy Holmes. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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ATB Financial in Vegreville feels their customers are the best so they hosted a Customer Appreciation Day on October 31 which was full of
refreshments and prizes. Assistant Manager for ATB, Angie Vandale said their customers come first all the time and they always have fun with them.
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Remembrance Day in Vegreville – 2019 Vegreville Social Centre 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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MARCH ON THE COLOURS O CANADA - Last Post / Silence / Rouse / Lament DEPOSIT COLOURS RETIRE COLOUR PARTY: - Act of Remembrance We Will Remember Them Response: We Will Remember Them PRAYER: Rev. Pamela Milton, Acting Branch Chaplain
LAYING OF WREATHS RETIRE CENOTAPH GUARDS MEN’S CHOIR: Let There Be Peace on Earth WELCOME: Comrade Terry Kuzyk, President, Legion Branch No. 39 MESSAGES FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS SCRIPTURE READINGS: - Micah 4:3-7 - John 15:9-17 - Vegreville Muslim Association: Holy Quran PRAYER OF INTERCESSION: Rev. Pamela Milton A VETERAN’S PERSPECTIVE: Captain Welby Thumwood, CD, P.Eng. RCL DISTRICT 3 FIRST PLACE ESSAY: Dayton Choma OFFERING: United Church Bell Choir, accompanist Ellen Johnstone HYMN Eternal Father Strong to Save PRESENTATIONS: Bob & Jean Kelly Scholarships:
- Tezra Dubuc, St. Mary’s High School Lakeland College Veterinary Medical Assistant Program - Katherine Giebelhaus, Vegreville Composite High School Lakeland College Pre-Nursing Program AB-NWT Command and Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 39 Bursary Awards: - Kody Plamarek CLOSING REMARKS: Comrade Terry Kuzyk, President BENEDICTION: Rev. Pamela Milton, Acting Branch Chaplain COLOUR PARTY RETRIEVES COLOURS “God Save the Queen” COLOUR PARTY RETIRES THE COLOURS
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout the Region November 7
Innisfree 10:15 a.m. Innisfree Delnorte school Mannville 10:45 a.m. Mannville School November 8
Vegreville 10:15 a.m. St. Mary’s Catholic High School 10:30 a.m. VCHS 10:45 a.m. A.L. Horton School November 11
Two Hills 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Centennial Hall Lamont 10:30 a.m. Lamont Community Hall
Smoky Lake 10:30 a.m. Smoky Lake Complex Mundare 10:45 Service at the cenotaph Followed by lunch at the drop-in centre Ryley 12:00 noon Cenotaph Services 12:45 p.m. Community Services at Ryley Community Hall Return to Legion Hall for Potluck dinner. Chipman 10:30 Ceremony and lunch Viking 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Viking Community Hall
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That marks our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae Flanders, 1915
Andrew 10:45 a.m. march from Village office to the Cenotaph Program at the Community Hall to follow minute of silence and laying of wreaths at the cenotaph. Holden 11:00 a.m. at the Holden Cenotaph Program to follow at the Paragon Theatre, potluck lunch at the Holden Legion
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Homestead Lodge’s Staff and Residents’ Memories of World War II Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The memories and lessons from World War II are still alive in the many loved ones, family and friends World War II veterans’ left behind. So, I interviewed the staff and residents of Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge on World War II and why we should promote peace. Georgina Hauca said her uncle (her mom’s brother) was supposed to serve in the World War II but he didn’t want to so he ran away from his home and came to hide at their place and then the police came over and her uncle was hiding in the bushes behind a creek. They never found him. “He should have gone to serve in the war but he probably felt he would have never come back. I was just a little kid at the time so I don’t know where he went after that.” Georgina felt it is important the world concentrates on peace because we don’t need another world war, it would have horrible consequences for
the people. Activities Coordinator for Homestead Lodge, Cxene Brooks said her family lived in Greece during World War II and she understood that her great- grandfather helped fight off Italy when they were crossing the Albanian border. “Actually October 28 is a very iconic day in Greek history as it was the day the Greek said, ‘no’: Mussolini got a hold of the Prime Minister of Greece at the time and Mussolini said he wanted to set up Nazi Spots in various spots of Greece so they could continue their attack and the Greek Prime Minister said no you are not coming in. Then they tried to attack Greece thinking they would be invading Greece and overtake it in two weeks and the Mussolini’s troops were humiliated in the end. Cxene’s main memory is the one thing Greece took pride in was that they warded the Axis’ powers from gaining a foothold in Greece. From them invading Greece, this actually delayed their invasion of the Soviet Union. So, the allied forces were able
to come in the war and Greece played a small but important part in World War II. “We should all try to prevent war from happening because war devastates every single person; there are no winners in war. In today’s world, we have a lot more powerful weapons and the potential to hurt a lot more people by having a war than we even did in the past.” Effie Lazowski said she wasn’t near where World War II was happening but her aunt and her father’s older sister were in Russia when they were fighting in their district for six weeks. One day, her aunt was milking a cow and a bomb hit there and her aunt was badly injured but she survived. However, her aunt’s son nine years old when around when the soldiers were fighting and he became scared and ran away and went into the bush and survived. Three days later, he came back home. “War must be preventive because it is very destructive and cost a lot of money. War doesn’t make any sense,” Lazowski said.
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Three Indigenous war heroes to salute on Remembrance Day News Advertiser Over 7,000 Indigenous Peoples in Canada served in the First and Second World Wars. Of the many who distinguished themselves during their service, here are three that stand out. 1. Tommy Prince Earning 11 medals in World War II and the Korean War, Tommy Prince of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is the most decorated Indigenous Canadian war veteran. He’s renowned for his marksmanship and covert abilities, skills he learned on the reserve from his father who was a hunter and a trapper. Among Prince’s numerous celebrated exploits was locating an enemy camp during a 72-hour trek without food or water, an action that led to the capture of more than 1,000 German soldiers. 2. Charles Tompkins Charles Tompkins was one of many Indigenous “code talkers” working for the Allies in World War II. A Métis who spoke fluent Cree, Tompkins was in charge of transmitting vital messages using a Cree code he helped develop. The practice involved one code talker translating a message into Cree and transmitting it by radio to a second code talker who would then translate the message back into English. This allowed the allies to share integral information with
each other without exposing it to potential radio eavesdroppers. 3. Edith Anderson Monture A Mohawk from the Six Nations Grand River Reserve, Edith Anderson Monture was one of 14 Canadian nurses who served as part of the United States Army Nurse Corps in World War I. She worked at a hospital in France, treating soldiers injured in trench warfare and gas attacks. After the war, she became the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada.
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World War II Veteran’s WidowLorna Hoggins’ Memories of the War Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Lorna Hoggins is a resident of Heritage House now but Lorna is also the proud widow of World War II Veteran, George Hoggins. George was born on October 18, 1921 and he passed away on March 29, 2015. George trained and then served from 1939-1945 in Canada, England, France, Germany, Holland, Britain, and Belgium. George served in the infantry in WWII before transferring to be with his brother in the engineering corps where he was in the 4th Armour Division R.C.E Royal Canadian Engineer. The medals he received were 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Medal in Defense in Britain, C.V.S.M, and Coronation Medal. Lorna met George after the war in 1947 at her graduation. So, she doesn’t remember George speaking too much about his time serving in the war. She did remember him saying a few times how the conditions were brutal for soldiers during the war. However, Lorna recalled fondly how George was in France when France was liberated from the Germans during World War II. George earned a medal for this. George was also excited to have marched in the parade past the Queen during peacetime after the war. “I remember watching wartime newsreels at the Vimy Theatre, now the Capitol Theatre, before the movie started. Many were of bombed out buildings in Europe, some of which I saw in the mid-50s during a trip through Belgium. We were living in Germany at the time while
George was stationed there during the Canadian army peacekeeping missions.” George recalled a time during the war when he got out of a vehicle he had been driving and hung his helmet on the vehicle door. When he returned to the vehicle, his helmet had a hole in it and there was a piece of shrapnel on the ground that was still hot to touch . He escaped injury or death. Lorna was too young to remember World War II when it happened but she said wars are unnecessary as they take so many lives.
Lorna Hoggins was young during World War II and she wasn’t affected by the war but she still feels wars are senseless. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Widow of Veteran-Harry Semotiuk, Olga Reveals Memories of War Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Olga Semotiuk is the widow of World War II veteran-Harry Semotiuk who was born on February 20, 1921 and passed away on March 7, 2012. Olga said Harry was very proud to have served in World War II from 1942-1946 with the Canadian Military in Canada, England, Africa, Sicily, Italy Belgium, Holland and Germany. Harry was a tank operator. He drove the big tanks. Olga recalled Harry only telling her a few of his memories from his time serving in the war. One time they had to hide in a farm yard because the Germans were close by. They ran into the saw pile and tripped over a dead person’s body. As well, they were always hungry because the soldiers had bullied beef and other foods that were terrible to eat. So, they had to catch chickens and find their own food to eat. Olga believes another world war should be avoided because wars do not accomplish anything and a lot of human beings suffer from war. ‘Sometimes I think the people who are supposed to be higher than we are, they think they know it all and they just make things worse,’ Olga said. Olga didn’t know Harry while he was serving in
the war. Olga said during the war, she was at her girlfriend’s place and her girlfriend’s sister was married to Harry’s brother. She sent a picture to them and when they were socializing Olga saw the picture of Harry and she said, ‘Oh what a handsome man, I am going to marry him.’ The end of the story is Olga met Harry after the war and they got married, had a wonderful life together, and farmed for 50 years and then they retired.
Olga Semotiuk said her husband, Harry Semotiuk was very proud to serve during World War II. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Teaching kids about Remembrance Day News Advertiser Wondering how to share the importance of Remembrance Day with your kids? Here are a few ways to teach your children about the wars that shaped our history and the reasons we pay tribute to the men and women who took part in them. Participate in Remembrance Day activities Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony with your children so they can emotionally connect with the history we commemorate on this day. You can also involve them in the other traditions of the holiday like wearing poppies and having two minutes of silence. Read to them There are a number of books that teach children what Remembrance Day means for Canadians. Picture books are avail-
able for younger children whereas chapter books can be enjoyed by those who are older. Here are a few suggestions: What Is Peace? by Wallace Edwards (for preschoolers) A Poppy Is to Remember by Heather Patterson and Ron Lightburn (for grades one and up) Charlie Wilcox by Sharon E. McKay (for grades four to six) Write and draw Encourage your children to draw a picture or write a poem, story or essay on the topic of remembrance. They could also participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Annual Literary and Poster Contest, which is open to all Canadian school children from grades one to 12. Consult the Royal Canadian Legion website (legion.ca) for more details.
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VCHS Awards Night 2018-2019 Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) celebrated their students who excelled in leadership, academically, vocationally, and in citizenship with awards and
build perseverance by encouraging academic excellence.” Principal of VCHS, Rod Leatherdale went on to mention that today they celebrate the results of the students’ goals and pushing through the challenges to
The Golden Hammer Award’s recipient was Sarah Stack, Community Progress Award went to Patricia Iacob, Registered Apprenticeship Program Scholarship was awarded to Steve Anderhub, Jared Kropielnicki, Dyson Pritchard, Brody
Vadnais, and Kevin Gaetz Award to Dylan Vadnais. The Engene Demkiw Scholarship went to Ali Amusat, Kristen Baldwin, Kate Giebelhaus, Dylan Vadnais. The Ed Stelmach Community Foundation
Principal, Mr. Leatherdale and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Warawa present the Grade 12 Honors and Achievement Awards in no particular order to Steve Anderhub, Charlize Badenhorst, representative for Kristen Baldwin, Logan Fried, Kate Giebelhaus, Quinton Holmes, Patricia Iacob, Nolan Ling, Kody Palamarek, Dylan Vadnais, Brody Wakaruk. (Award recipients not in photo were Ali Amusat, Reino Ault, Aidan Bond, Kayla Boyko, Reo Chung, Colten Fegirchuk, Shayla Fried, Mackenzie Jones, Jordan Kokotailo, Kathleen Komarnisky, Brittney McKay, Jordan Moroz, Sarah Stack, McKenzie Suchy, Tamara Tizzard, Eliana Warawa. (Rosanne Fortier/photos) scholarships at their VCHS Awards Night 2018-2019 on November 1. VCHS students, Clark Welenka and Katie Zuk were the emcees. The event opened with well-versed performance of O Canada by the VCHS Band. The evening continued with a message from Elk Island School Board Trustee, Randy Footz where he said the young people being recognized are not solely responsible for their own successes as early in their lives, their parents set by standards and laid out many expectations, as well, these students have had opportunities to attend classes taught by many dedicated teachers. “These teachers go beyond the standard tests and they inspire a love of learning, they foster high levels of critical thinking, and they
achieve excellence. The awards and scholarships were presented after this where the recipients for the Woodwynn Farm Award were Aidan Bond and Colten Fegirchuk, Richol Works Scholarship was awarded to Steve Anderhub, Lions Millennium Scholarship’s recipient was Kate Giebelhaus, Kin Bursary went to Sheldon Werenka. The Grades Honors and Achievement Awards were too numerous to mention but the Grade 7 Top Academic Student was Teah Uskiw, Grade 8 Top Academic Student was Teddy Wu, Grade 9 Top Academic Student was Jenna Cronk, Grade 10 Top Academic Student was Marissa Bay, and Grade 11 Top Academic Student was Amy Petryshyn.
Wakaruk, Leadership Award was forwarded to Shayla Dziwenka. The Vegreville Junior Firefighter Program Award went to Brandon Bay and Serenity Orton, Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship to Dylan Vadnais and Kate Giebelhaus, Larry Mandruk Memorial Scholarship to Patricia Iacob, Kathleen Komarnisky, Kody Palamarek, Iron Runners Memorial Scholarship went to Steve Anderhub. The VCHS Cougar Council all received Recognition Awards. Marjorie Hulett Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Brittnay McKay, Rotary Scholarship to Patricia Iacob, Vegreville Agricultural Society Scholarship to Dylan
Scholarship went to Sheldon Werenka, Classes of 64 and 65 Citizenship Award to Kody Palamarek. The John Barclay Hurlburt Memorial Scholarship went to Kody Palamarek, Premier’s Citizenship Award to Kody Palamarek, Beverley Ann Miller Memorial Scholarship went to Kate Giebelhaus, Edward E. Stawnichy Scholarship went to Kathleen Komarnisky. Most Improved Grade 12 Student was awarded to Andrew McMann, Principal Award to Grace Probert, Governor General’s Medal to Kristen Baldwin, and Scholastic Proficiency Award to Kristsen Baldwin.
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4 ways to contribute to Movember (without growing a moustache) News Advertiser Since 2003, the Movember Foundation has helped raise funds for research initiatives involving men’s health including those pertaining to prostate and testicular cancer, mental health issues and suicide prevention. Today, over 5 million people take part in the movement, and there are many ways to do so other than
growing a moustache. 1. The Move program Run or walk 60 kilometres over the month of November. That’s one kilometre for every man who commits suicide every minute of every hour. Alone or in a group, do it at home, outside or at the gym. Tell friends and family members about it. Some of them might join you or make a donation.
2. Host a “Mo-ment” Get together with friends, family members and colleagues and organize a fundraising event for the foundation. 3. Participate in a Movember challenge Visit the Movember website to sign up for one of the many challenges listed. They’re separated by industry type and you’re very likely to find one
that’s right for you. 4. Make a donation Make a donation to someone involved in the campaign or give to the foundation directly by visiting ca.movember.com. This November, help raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues by participating in or contributing to a Movember initiative.
Gift Giving at Christmas Christmas Bureau Committee Submitted Like so many established customs the origins of giving gifts at Christmas are back in the misty past. Of course, we always relate it to the Gifts of the Magi but the custom may have other origins as well. What is certain, is that it is now an customary part of our Christmas celebrations even for those who celebrate Christmas as a cultural rather than as a religious festival. Of course, gift giving festivals are
not just a Christian phenomenon. We all like to give gifts to each other. It makes us feel good to give something to a friend or family member that we know they will enjoy. It gives us a feeling of connection. So we have established institutions like the Christmas Bureau which allow us to extend the gift giving to those in the community who might otherwise not share in this particular ritual of Christmas. And now as the days grow shorter and we approach the winter solstice and Christmas Day, our community is once again preparing to make the Christmas food hampers for families and new toys for children. Each year as part of that preparation, the Christmas Bureau Committee has to find a place where people can come to register for hampers or to make donations in cash or to Coats For
Families. This year a change in location for the depot to the old police station located at 4945 49 Avenue. The hours will be the same as last year - Sunday 2-4, Monday & Wednesday 5-7, and Friday 10-1.
This year the Bureau is in great need of warm winter mittens and gloves as well as larger sizes of winter coats (men’s and ladies). As usual gently used winter wear and Christmas decorations are requested. The deadline for both hamper applications and donations is Friday, December 6. The phone number is 632-8940 for general inquiries.
