Vegreville News Advertiser - November 7, 2018

VOL. 71 NO. 45

71 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Myrnam Christmas Craft and Trade Fair

See story on page 22 The Final Word on Harvest

Vegreville Composite Academic Achievement

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RCMP files from October 29 - November 4 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 29 06:26 – Complaint of a vehicle on Hwy 16 that had run out of fuel.

Members attended and it was determined that the car was stolen. Both parties were found in possession of multiple weapons and were arrested and charged accordingly. Bail was denied. The stolen vehicle was out of Saskatchewan.

11:03 – Local merchant reported receiving SPAM emails demanding payment in Bitcoin in order to remove a virus from the computer. The email stated that if they tried to remove the virus themselves it would lock and not be useable. Reporting for information purposes.

15:32 – Call regarding a parking complaint where a vehicle was reported as parked the wrong way on the street. When members arrived the vehicle was gone.

October 30 09:19 – Employees reported that the front door of a Vegreville business was smashed during the night. The CCTV indicated that the break-in occurred at approximately 5:00 am. 2 subjects wearing gloves and masks rammed the front door with the vehicle and proceeded to steal a TV. The TV was later found by the side door of the business.

Still under investigation.

13:31 – Local farmer attended the detachment to report that while his combine was in the field overnight someone siphoned the fuel. There was also theft of 2 shackles and tow rope from the location. The total value of the theft is estimated to be approximately $2000. No suspects at this time.

15:50 – An intoxicated male called to report that he had exchanged words with a male youth who did not like him looking at him. There were some vague threats exchanged, but nothing criminal occurred.

16:40 – Report of 2 separate emails being received demanding Bitcoin to remove a virus. ***SCAM call.

20:24 – Complaint of coyotes running around dumpsters at a local business in Vegreville. The owner was concerned because the employees frequent that exit. Members did patrols and did not see any coyotes. *** this technically is a fish and wildlife matter.

October 31 17:29 – Call to report that a truck and trailer MAY be stolen because they looked abandoned. Members attended

the location near Hwys 631 and 36 and it was determined that the owner had left the vehicle at the location while he proceeded into the field to do some hunting.

21:19 – Members responded to a driving complaint from multiple callers.

The suspect vehicles were reported as driving erratically.

Members later found the vehicles parked and the registered owners were spoken to. Both denied driving in the fashion reported.

21:28 – Suspected impaired driver reported travelling westbound on Hwy 16 near the West end of Vegreville. Due to the speed and time delay of the report, members were unable to locate the vehicle.

22:37 – Report of two youths jumping in front of vehicles. They were believed to be intoxicated. Members patrolled and then located the youths who were dressed in dark clothing. They were not intoxicated and were warned about their behavior but denied the accusations.

November 1

19:23 – Family Feud. Father and son were on a road trip for the father’s work, however, the son had conditions to NOT be in contact with the father. The father indicated that his son was acting paranoid and he believed he may be under the influence of drugs. The father wanted to leave town without his son as the son had already left the lodging location. Members advised the father regarding “counseling an offence” by not only being in contact with his son but inviting him on the trip when he knew he was on conditions.

The Father went on his way, leaving the son in Vegreville.

21:05 – A caller reported an abandoned trailer on Hwy 36 and TWP 505 believing it might be stolen. Members attended, the registered owner was contacted. The trailer had 2 flat tires and the company who owned the trailer would be sending a representative to repair and remove the trailer the next day.

06:44 – Caller reported a suspicious male standing in the middle of the highway on 16 near Twp 522. Patrols were made but the subject was not located.

09:05 – A complaint of a male in the ditch wearing a black jacket east of Vegreville on Hwy 16. Patrols were made and the subject was located. He then fled on to private property and was quickly apprehended and arrested.

He was charged for trespassing, a ticket was issued and he was left to go on his way. *** this individual was the son in the 19:23 call the day prior.

15:15 - ***Further activity from last week’s WiFi call*** Mother called police upset that her son now wanted to take the TV. An argument between the two subjects ensued and was overheard by members on the phone. The son left WITHOUT the TV and the caller hung up.

17:56 – Complaint of a hit and run on Hwy 855 north of Mundare. Members investigated and it was determined that this was a road rage incident where the alleged victim was the cause of the collision. Charges are pending to the original caller.

November 2

03:16 – While on patrol, members noticed a male in proximity of a house that was under renovations and detained the male. He was found in possession of tools and drug paraphernalia. The tools were not from the location and the drug paraphernalia were seized. Still under investigation.

07:41 – Complaint of an erratic driver on RR 145. Possibly impaired. Vehicle was located ad it was found that the driver was wanted on outstanding

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The Taxpayer Trough Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Last week, it was revealed by the National Post to the Canadian “sheeple” that a former governor general was still feeding at the Canadian taxpayer trough. Now we aren’t talking about a paltry $10,000 here and $10,000 there, but slightly more.

Since leaving the position in 2005, Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson has managed to bill more than $1 million in expenses to Canadian taxpayers.

One might ask the logical question of whether or not this is warranted. Before we look at that let’s see what the position provides, to begin with. While actually on the job, the governor general does enjoy some perks here and there.

For starters, there is the house (one that may very well be beyond compare) in Ottawa. If you want to look it up, that’s Rideau Hall with 175 rooms. Then there’s the salary of $270,000+ per year. But don’t worry, the GG doesn’t have to dip into that for any expenses like you or I must pay. You know, pesky things like food, gas, electricity and the sort.

The taxpayers foot the bill on everything. Moving on, there’s the private aircraft at the beck and call of the GG, chef,

chauffeured cars, wardrobe and all the support staff one could ask for.

Not bad for shaking hands, smiling, and attending ceremonies and dinners. If you are a fan of the Monarchy, you will

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Letter to the Editor A response to Opinion: Breakfast with a Side of Roundup (Aug 22) and Corporate Globalism (Oct 31) The growing disconnect between farmers and the nonfarming public is becoming a serious issue. It is especially troubling to see it playing out in the pages of the newspaper in a small farming community like Vegreville.

As grain farmers, we felt that it was important to share some facts to provide a counterpoint to the claims made in Arthur Beaudette’s opinion piece Breakfast with a Side of Roundup (Aug 22), and Leslie Czar’s letter (Corporate Globalism – Oct 31).

The study referenced in Arthur’s editorial was published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which is an activist organization funded largely by the organic industry.

Their work (such as their report on Round-up in oats products, and their annual “Dirty Dozen” list) is not published in scientific journals since it would not stand up to the peerreview process. Many scientists criticize their work for using sloppy methodologies, and for exaggerating toxicological risks. (https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/environmental-working-group/) In their report on trace amounts of Round-Up being found in oats products, the EWG arbitrarily chose 0.01 mg/day as the safe exposure level for glyphosate (the active ingredient in Round-Up). This is 14,000 times lower than the 140 mg/ day which is the safe exposure level that has been established by the Environmental Protection Agency, and numerous

Letter - CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Name: Hunter VanBrabant Likes: animals, family Dislikes: onions, dancing

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Netball Vegreville Raises Funds for Competition Travel Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Each year, the Great Prairie Bottle Harvest sweeps Alberta with local incentives to raise funds by bringing in recyclable bottles and cans to the local bottle depot. This initiative, hosted by Alberta Depot, helps bring communities together by raising funds for a diverse range of causes, depending on location.

This year, Alberta Depot announced the largest bottle drive in Alberta with 3 days of facilitated bottle drives across the province to shine a spotlight on Albertans helping Albertans. The Great Prairie Bottle Harvest brought together many communities to raise funds in support of a diverse range of worthy causes province-wide.

“Alberta has one of the highest rates of return for beverage containers in the

world, and this is thanks to our deposit system,” said Lori Koebel, Manager, Communications and Marketing, ABCRC. “In 2017 Albertan’s achieved a return rate of over 85% equating to over 2 billion containers diverted from landfill. This success in beverage container recycling is built on a foundation of connecting with communities and other stakeholders to ensure we are continuously improving the efficiencies and effectiveness of the beverage container recycling system in Alberta.”

Alberta’s largest bottle drive took place October 13, 20, and 27 across various Alberta communities.

The community organization for whom the people of Vegreville were harvesting their bottles was Netball Vegreville, who are new to this area in 2018. From this and other fundraisers,

they are trying to raise enough money not only for equipment but to be able to cover the travel costs of joining other Alberta Netball League teams for tournaments this season.

While this year’s provincial harvest didn’t beat the record average of 2 billion beverage containers kept out of local landfills, it was in that range. One possible reason that the record didn’t skyrocket this year was prior fundraising, Netball Vegreville president Shayla Dube suggests.

“We actually didn’t know that Netball Vegreville was chosen for this fundraiser until we were finished with a bottle drive of our own,” Dube said, “By the time we found out on Facebook, we had already collected so many bottles of our own, I didn’t even distribute the posters that Alberta Depot provided.”

Letter - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 other scientific bodies. Based on the glyphosate levels detected by the EWG, one would have to consume thousands of bowls of Cheerios per day to ingest enough glyphosate for there to be concerns of health risks.

Contrary to Leslie’s letter, farmers do have choices in their farming practices (tillage vs no-till, conventional vs organic, GMO vs non-GMO, etc.). The fact that many farms have ended up adopting notill/reduced-till systems, and seeding GMO crops is not because farmers are “inexplicably committed to a new system…not of their design” – it is because farmers see firsthand the benefits of these advances in farming practices.

In the Vegreville area, soil erosion from wind used to be a common sight, with the county at times having to dig the topsoil out of ditches to place back in farmers’ fields after wind storms.

Thanks to the adoption of conservation tillage practices, this is largely a thing of the past.

Advancements in technology have impacted every aspect of our lives – from medicine to the way we communicate, to the way we supply our energy needs. The same is true in agriculture, where scientific advancements in plant breeding, crop protection, and machinery design have allowed farmers to produce more food with fewer resources. Yet, because consumers do not see these impacts firsthand, some choose to romanticize the farming practices of 60 years ago.

While anti-GMO activists like to hold Percy Schmeiser up as a hero, reviewing the actual court proceedings paints a far different picture.

The evidence showed that Mr. Schmeiser’s canola crop was 95-98% Round-Up Ready canola, a level of purity that could not occur by accidental means. Every level of the Canadian court system ruled against Mr. Schmeiser, as his claims did not hold up in court.

Organic agriculture proponents conveniently try to frame things as “David vs Goliath” – small farmers vs huge companies, like Monsanto, Bayer and

Dupont. In reality, the organic food industry is big business as well. Whole Foods, an organic grocery store chain, has annual revenues that exceed those of Monsanto. Both the organic and conventional food industries have a mix of small and large players; neither one is inherently good or bad.

In closing, we would like to encourage anyone with questions about how their food is produced to talk to area farmers to hear about how their farming practices have evolved through the adoption of new technologies. On our own farm, we feel strongly that our current farming practices are far more sustainable than those of a generation ago. We feed our families the same food that we produce, and are proud to have a part in producing safe food for the world.

Sincerely, Steven, Rita, Darren, & Ryan Achtymichuk Achtymichuk Farms Ltd.

- Steven and family; Thank you very much for your letter and outlining your points in a clear and easy to understand way for our readers. I want to say that I have the utmost respect in what you do and for all farm and ranch families. I interact with farmers, ranchers through work and personally and am lucky to have a neighbour who lets me know that they are spraying and will answer questions I may have regarding that or any other topic should I have any.

There is no doubt that without modern farming practices it would become

increasingly more difficult to feed the world. I am well aware that my food may get purchased from the grocery store but that it comes from a farm.

I understand why you may feel troubled by our publishing of certain views, but we do feel that part of our job is to have discussions such as this and allow for open dialogue. We appreciate your input.

We would happy to work with you and other local farmers to educate our readers on modern farming practices. - AB

“After that, we didn’t have to do much to raise awareness for it, just had people submit. We did make a little extra, and that something helps a lot.”

The funds raised will go towards both classes, adults 16+ and youths, in the process of getting all the schools their own equipment for the sport. They also hope to travel to Calgary for an upcoming tournament for the opportunity to play against other teams.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – November 7, 1928

On Friday, November 2nd, a prairie fire was noticed just west of J. Jevning’s livery barn in Ryley. The fire brigade of the high and public school were quickly on the scene equipped with wet sacks and water and soon had the fire under control.

Fire destroyed J. H. Richardson’s chicken house at Prairie Grove farm just north of town on Friday evening. The event attracted a big audience but nothing could be accomplished except save other buildings. Fortunately the night was very calm and the fire was kept under control.

The skating rink at Dodds has taken real tangable form as the sporting element of that burg has organized and fenced off a large space with boards some three feet high and will flood it at once.

The McKenzie and Ryley mines are kept busy these days supplying coal to the many teams that are arriving from all directions.

Last week two different teams ran away from the mines but did not do much damage.

75 Years Ago – November 10, 1943

George Larue, who has conducted the St. Paul Journal for many years, announced a change of ownership, the new editor and proprietor being J.A. Thivierge.

C.H. Dunn, manager of the Vegreville Land Company, will be confined to his home for sevral days as the result of an accident on the highway just west of the Mundare corner.

R.C. Vaughan, chairman and president of Canadian National Railways, announced that Cannar Oils Limited, a subsidiary of the C.N.R., has begun production of fuel oil from wells at Vermilion, Alta., for the railway’s locomotives in western Canada.

Sale of second hand machinery among farmers intending to apply for a permit to buy new machinery is discouraged by W.C. Trimble, farm machinery ration officer, Wartime Prices and Trade Board. “Farmers should determine, first, from the board, whether or not new machinery can be granted. Improvement in the farm Machinery supply for 1944 still does not provide enough new machinery to go around. Only legitimate essential needs can be met, and every usable piece of equipment should be maintained,” says Mr. Trimble.

Canadian fish will continue to bulk largely in the staple diet of Canadian troops overseas, Hon. Ernest Bertraud, Federal Minister of Fisheries, said in an interview at Victoria.

50 Years Ago – November 7, 1968

Fortieth anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church in Vegreville was observed by the congregation at morning services November 3rd.

Guest Speaker was Dr. A.H. Schwemann, past president of Concordia College, Edmonton.

Young men and members of the scouting movement lost a real friend on Wednesday last when T.M. “Beaver” Bennett died in Vegreville following a lengthy illness. Mr. Bennett was “Scouting” in Vegreville since his arrival here in 1928 and the host of friends he gathered in his association with the movement spread ‘round the world.’ He has been recognized locally, provincially and nationally for his contribution to youth in the Boy Scout Movement at which he spent close to half a century.

A short while ago the council of the Town of Vegreville granted the Overture Concerts Association $500 to ensure that the programs would be continued in the community this season. The grant was made through the Recreation Board and Chairman of the Board, Joe LaBalbo presented the cheque to Dr. Lawrence Edmunds, A division trip awards in the “Go Places With B/A program, which was conducted during the months of June, July and August this year, was won by Forstey Brothers of Vegreville who operate a spanking new B/A service station, West End Auto Service.

25 Years Ago – November 9, 1993

Concern about the future of Catholic education in Alberta has prompted Vegreville Separate school parents to put together a petition. “Catholic education was discussed at the round tables,” said Olga Stoyko, chairman of Vegreville’s Catholic board. “The suggestion from it was religious education should maybe be optional. That raised to concern.

A local attorney has been granted a liquor store license. Ivan Bombak was recently granted a license to sell liquor by the Alberta Liquor Control Board. Where and when Bombak plans to open isn’t known yet. He could not be reached for comment before press time.

Bob Cowie of Nova Corporation presented a $1500 cheque to hospital administrator Eugene Rudyk for the laparoscope machine.

A bantam hockey squad from Ukraine will face off against the Vegreville Bantam Wranglers later this month. The Ukrainian team, handpicked from 166 schools in the city of Kharikiv will play 23 games in Western Canada on its 40-day tour. The players were all born in 1978 and have played together the past seven years.

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.

Hosting Olympics is a Bad Way to Grow the Economy Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation October 11, 2018 - If your goal is to give a real boost to the economy, which of these options would you choose: increase taxes, run up a deficit, transfer money between governments or put your economic eggs in a month-long basket?

Probably none of the above.

Yet, this is how Calgary 2026 hopes to kick-start the economy sometime in the next eight years.

They have estimated the Olympics will spur $7 billion in economic fortune. Fortunately, economists have been quick to decry these estimates as being absolutely overstated.

Here are four reasons why hosting the Olympics is a bad way to grow the economy.

First, taxes will increase. Taxpayers are expected to foot a $3-billion tab. With history suggesting these costs will continue to rise, Calgarians better brace for the next wave of tax hikes to foot a growing bill.

Many families and businesses have already seen ever-growing costs from higher property taxes, income taxes, business taxes and a new carbon tax. Abruzzo Ristorante, Studio Revolution Fitness and the Riley & McCormick western wear store cited greater tax burdens as a contributing factor behind decisions to close their doors. Things have become so bad on the property tax front that Calgary city council has rebated tens of millions of dollars over the last two years to help businesses stay afloat.

A heavier tax burden is the last thing Calgarians need.

Second, there is no money for this. Calgarians have been warned by the city council that they already face tax hikes or service cuts. After years of running large deficits, the average Calgarian now owes nearly $30,000 in provincial and federal debt.

Government debt will need to be paid eventually

and uncertainty over future tax hikes will do little to encourage businesses and investors to make Calgary their new home.

It’s not financially smart for a family to go further into debt to throw a party, especially when there are other priorities they can’t afford.

Why then, is this a smart financial move for governments?

Third, relying on federal transfers is not a path to development.

Calgary 2026 hopes the federal government will dish out $1.5 billion. This may be the least Albertan economic strategy imaginable. Rather than focusing on internal policies that promote growth — reduce red tape, lower taxes — the Olympic bid is a plea for government transfers.

Sure, equalization is a mess and federal transfers are imbalanced, but the solution is to get them fixed, not to try and right systemic wrongs by hosting the Olympics every 40 years. Instead of relying on government transfers, why not push the federal government to take fewer dollars in the first place?

Finally, the real challenges impacting investment are being swept under the rug.

The plan suggests the Olympics will help attract investment by putting Calgary on the radar. Are we missing out on investments because the international community doesn’t know Calgary exists, or is it because investors know our problems all too well?

The Olympics won’t solve core investment issues such as tax competitiveness, the ever-growing cost to do business, the nightmarish regulatory system, the inability to get large projects built and uncertainty around future tax hikes. In fact, the games could make some matters worse.

It’s time to stop promoting the Olympics as a way to grow the economy.

This column was published in the Calgary Sun on October 10, 2018.

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Here are three handy features that you should check out:

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PowerPoint is a great tool for presentations, but you may have found it awkward when you want to go back to a particular slide in your presentation; up to now, you would have to click back and back until you got to the right slide, which certainly didn’t make for a smooth presentation. However, with the July Insider update for Office 365, you can freely skip around your presentation as much as you want.

The new feature is called Zoom. When you’re in PowerPoint, you can use it by simply selecting “Insert” and then “Zoom.” “Summary Zoom” will show your complete presentation on one page; “Slide Zoom” will show the slides you choose, and “Section Zoom” will show any section you select. PowerPoint will place thumbnails of your slide/section/summary on your first page, and you can then jump to each slide with a single click.

then have the option to add as many members as you want and send out a welcome email to let everyone know the group is established.

you need, and that’s it.

- Arthur Beaudette is the General Manager at VM Systems in Vegreville,

AB. VM Systems is a full service IT Company that has been servicing NE Alberta for over 25 years.

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The Final Word on Harvest Crop Conditions as of October 30, 2018 - Final Report of 2018 Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Since mid-October, the warmer than average temperatures

have allowed producers across the province to make significant harvest progress. Provincially, as of October 30, 2018, nearly 95 percent of crops are now in the bin, up 17 percent from a week ago, with another three percent of crops in the swath and only two percent still standing (see Table 1). In recent years, harvest progress was wrapped up by this time of the year, with the exception of 2016 when it was delayed.

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Since the end of August, crop quality has deteriorated due to wet conditions.

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Provincially, crop quality for all crops are below their 5-year averages, with the exception of malt barley and the top two grades of durum wheat and dry peas, which are above their 5-year averages. About 66 percent of hard red spring wheat has graded in the top two grades, with 18 percent graded as feed quality. About 44 percent of oats has graded number 2 or better. Nearly 23 percent of barley is eligible for malt and 60 percent is graded as number 1.

Almost 68 percent of harvested canola is graded as number 1, with 17 percent graded as number 2. About 81 percent of durum wheat and 83 percent of dry peas are graded in the top two grades.

As a result of cool and wet weather conditions in September and the first half of October in most parts of the province, soil moisture reserves are currently close to normal. However, in some parts of the Southern and Peace Regions, there are still pockets where moisture reserves are relatively poor.

Region Three: North East (Smoky Lake, Vermilion, Camrose, Provost) Harvest is 96 percent complete. About two percent of barley and oats and one percent of spring wheat are still standing. For canola, 94 percent has been harvested, five percent swathed and one percent still standing.

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their 5-year averages, except barley Number 1 and the top two grades of dry peas which are above their 5-year averages.

Fall seeded crops are rated as 10 percent poor, 50 percent fair and 40 percent good.

Surface soil moisture ratings (sub-surface ratings in brackets) are rated as 8 (11) percent fair, 49 (43) percent good and 42 (45) percent excellent, with 1 (1) percent excessive.

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Frequently asked Questions about CANNABIS

After years of debate and discussion, the federal government has officially passed legislation to legalize cannabis, effective October 17, 2018

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract.

What is the minimum age for cannabis purchase and consumption in Alberta?

Minimum Age 18 years old

How will people purchase cannabis?

Purchasing cannabis – 2 ways to purchase 1 – privately run retail store or on government operated online sales.

Where can people consume cannabis in Vegreville?

Following the Federal and Provincial regulations, the Town of Vegreville has passed Bylaw No. 15-2018.

This bylaw restricts smoking or vaping of cannabis in all public places within the Town corporate limits.

Public places includes any place to which the public has access as of right or by invitation expressed or implied.

Can I grow cannabis?

Under federal legislation adults will be able to grow up to 4 plants per household from seeds purchased from licensed cannabis retailers

How much cannabis is a person allowed to possess?

In Alberta, those over 18 will be allowed to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis in a public place, which aligns with the federal limit.

Still more questions? www.alberta.ca

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All that Glitters...

President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver and Coin, Barry Dick speaks with his wife, Sandra about the value of the gold, silver, and coins brought in.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Everything that’s older really can be golden! Precious Metal Buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver and Coin, Barry Dick knows this as he has had a passion for collecting and assessing gold and other valuables since

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he was 16.

Barry hosted the Precious Metals Recycling Road Show with his wife, Sandra at Vegreville Centennial Library on October 29 and 30 where he analyzed and bought people’s gold, silver, coins, and Canadian paper money.

This roadshow was also about Barry sharing his interest in these valuables and providing information on what the items were worth.

As well, Barry noted that melting gold is very environmentally friendly as energy costs are around one-fifty to mine one ounce of recycled gold compared to a new ounce of gold.

One of the unique finds that Barry managed to purchase at the library at this road show was an 1851 USA large penny which he said was worth $50.

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But back to the part AFTER the work is done. When Clarkson first left office, the real money started to roll in. First, there was the parting gift of the “startup grant” of around $3 million to create the “Institute for Canadian Citizenship”. The grant is standard for ex-governors general who may wish to establish a charity. How generous of them to put our tax dollars to work like that. I believe there has been ongoing funding as well.

Then there’s the Pension of around $143,000 per year (after 5 years of work).

If you’ve ever watched an infomercial.... But wait!

There’s more.

Ex-governors general are still permitted to maintain expense accounts.

Expense accounts that we pay for, but are not open to scrutiny. They are “private” and are paid without question up to $100,000 per year after which they must be itemized.

Back in 2011, Clarkson had racked up more than $500,000 in expenses since leaving office. This was for “temporary” secretarial help needed to deal with correspondence and requests for speaking engagements etc. Speaking engagements I would like to point out that could come with a payment in the range of $5000 to $30,000 or more for one sitting. There are also boards one might sit on which are often paid positions. I doubt that any of THAT money

is donated to her charity. Maybe some of those funds could be used to pay some “temporary” expenses.

Now here we are in 2018 and the tab has increased to $1.1 million.

Pat yourself on the back. We are generous people.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada’s governors general deserve continued financial support once they retire but they need to be more transparent and accountable for their expenses.

Nice words.

Unfortunately, no government in the past 40 years has bothered to do anything about it. I doubt this one will either unless there is tremendous public pressure.

That’s your cue.

Apparently Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson was unavailable for comment due to her being required to jet set around Europe as the temperature dropped here in Canada. When her office was asked about the expenses the reply was that it was a “private matter” between Ms. Clarkson and Rideau Hall.

Remember that. How they spend YOUR money is none of your damn business.

Now get back to work!

So my fellow plebs (or plebes if you prefer), keep paying into the tax trough, because there are a lot of hungry politicians (and governors general) who need that expense account paid.

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Alberta’s influenza immunization program is ongoing.

Influenza immunization is offered, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older.

Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area DATE:

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Wednesday, November 7

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Thursday, November 8*

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Wednesday, November 22* 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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Holden Community Hall 4919 49 Avenue, Holden Lamont Community Health Centre 5216 53 Street, Lamont *Appointment required. Call 780-895-2211.

Tuesday, November 20

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Friday, November 23* Friday, December 14*

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Health and Wellness Fair Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The November 3’s Health and Wellness Fair presented 20 holistic vendors and practitioners, and artisans at Vegreville Centennial Library. This event was held to show people what options are available in alternative health measures in the local area, to help people take care of their health and use preventative health options to help to heal without resorting to using medication. After all, the symptoms of many health conditions can be eased through natural supplements and methods.

Mark and Catherine Dowhaniuk from Destination Gardens partnered with Regent Health to coordinate this health fair.

At the entrance was Destination Gardens’ concession stand where people could buy breakfast, lunch or baked goods.

Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist, Gretha Scholtens from Sole Care Reflexology gave information on

the benefits of reflexology. Scholtens said sole reflexology stimulates pressure points on a person’s feet to activate full relaxation in your whole body. It is really good for stress and anxiety and helps pain management. The neatest thing is how our body can heal itself.

Gayle Speidel was the vendor for Norwex which carries a bunch of products that don’t have any chemicals in them that people can use to clean things or to get the chemicals out of your home.

They even have a fresh produce wash that naturally cleans fresh fruits and vegetables with a plant-based formula made of biodegradable ingredients that remove residues, dirt, and bacteria. She also was selling sole warmers (magic bags) made out of flax and wheat which you put in the microwave to heat up and if you have any aches and pain, they are therapeutic. She had one for the back which was called boyfriend in the bag.

Another booth had Consultant for Epicure, Karla Weder where she said they try to solve meal solutions for families. Their goal is to have meals ready in 20 minutes or less. They have a wide variety of products that are all gluten-free, have

no corn syrups, no artificial colors or flavors, nuts free, non-GMO, low-sodium, no MSG, no sodium nitrates, or other harmful health ingredients.

They also do in-home cooking classes and sell cookware too.

Erin Robert was the vendor for Young Living Essential Oils which promotes natural living through essential oils and other products. They sell natural products to enhance natural living that are intended to give you a feeling of physical and emotional well-being.

Registered Massage Therapist, Kim Muray had a table where she said she does therapeutic and relaxation massage, reflexology, reiko, and aqua massage. Muray said massage therapy helps people with relaxing, tense muscles, chronic physical and mental health issues.

Other booths at the fair were Euphoria.needfulthings, Lovestruck Soap, Catherine DowhaniukBowen Therapy, Massage and Wellness, Pore Trim, Goodies N Bloom, Kim Katernchuk-Body Talk, Dan Fisher Chiropractic, Arbonne, Kenzie Z. Massage Therapy.

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the blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 charges out of Two Hills. The individual was turned over to the Two Hills RCMP for processing.

08:38 – Complaint of a speeding truck on Hwy 16 westbound around RR 125. The truck was observed by the caller to enter the median and appeared to be stuck. Members attended, located the tracks in the median but not the

vehicle. No license plate obtained.

09:58 – Local business in Vegreville reported that an employee had found a sawed-off rifle on the property. The firearm was turned over to RCMP. 11:04 – Complainant called to report seeing an unattended infant in a car at a local store. While on the phone the caller observed someone returning to the vehicle with bags in hand, loaded them in the car and drove off. Police contacted the registered owner to inform them of the concern.

15:41 – Caller reported that they were victim to an attempted CRA scam. The

caller indicated that they were with the CRA, there were problems with the victim’s taxes and they required their SIN number. The victim DID provide their SIN number to the caller and then realized this was a bad move. The victim was advised to call the Canadian Anti Fraud Center as well as the credit bureaus.

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was released.

01:22 – Vehicle stop conducted for speeding.

The driver was found transporting cannabis within easy reach, the vehicle was unregistered and he was wanted on a warrant for unpaid fines out of Calgary (for driving an unregistered vehicle). The vehicle was towed, a fine for $115 for “cannabis within easy reach” was levied along with a $310 registration ticket. The $233 in outstanding fines were paid roadside and the subject

November 4

*** Multiple traffic calls **** While going through the files for the blotter, Corporal Drinkwater received a CRA robo-call on his work cell phone threatening arrest. He declined to press 1 and the call ended.

During the week there were 62 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911s and 1 animal strikes.

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Championships and Playoff Advancements

The Vegreville Composite High School volleyball teams advance into the winter playoff season with bells on.

Adrienne Mills Athletics Director – Vegreville Composite High School The Junior High volleyball teams have finished up league play and are headed into playoffs. The Jr. A girls finished second and will host seventh-place team Rudolph Hennig on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. The B girls finished fifth, and travel to Fultonvale on the 6th; while the B-boys finished first and have a bye to the semi-finals on Nov. 22nd.

This past weekend the Senior High girls hosted an Alumni Game. Their next action is Zones in Fort McMurray on Nov. 16th and 17th.

The A girls played at Salisbury Composite in Sherwood Park, and the B teams played at FR Haythorne Nov 2nd and 3rd.

The A girls played well and advanced to the A-side semifinal before being knocked out. The B girls continued to show improvement and finished just shy of the playoffs. The B-boys had a slow start to the weekend, but pulled together to make it to the gold medal match, where they defeated Charlie Killam in two sets to take the Championship!

Good luck to all the Cougar volleyball teams in their playoff action!

Vegreville Speedway Wind-Up Banquet and AGM

People from all ages attended the wind-up banquet. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Speedway celebrated a fun and successful 2018 drag racing season with a Wind-Up Banquet and Annual General Meeting at Legion Hall on November 3.

The celebration opened with a simply delicious supper which was catered by Doreen Belcourt Catering.

Later, the AGM was presented by President, Darren Berezan and Vice-

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Alberta RCMP Member Charged with Assault Fraser Logan Manager – RCMP “K” Division Media Relations A Tofield, Alberta RCMP member has been charged following a police investigation.

On October 29, 2018, Tofield RCMP were dispatched to an local residence in response to a 911 call.

Both the homeowner and a resident of the home allege that Cst. Dane McCarty forcefully entered the home and assault them both. The homeowner and resident successfully restrained Cst. McCarty and convinced him to leave. Cst. McCarty entered the home a second time and continued his assault on both alleged victims. Once more, Cst. McCarty was restrained and convinced to leave. Tofield RCMP members took Cst. McCarty into custody immediately thereafter.

Cst. McCarty was not on duty at the time.

Cst. McCarty has been charged with break and enter assault, assault and two counts of mischief. Cst. McCarty has been released on his own recognizance with conditions to report to a bail supervisor, abstain from alcohol, not to possess firearms and to make no contact with the alleged victims.

Cst. McCarty has been suspended with pay pending the outcome of a code of conduct investigation.

This parallel internal investigation will be conducted regardless as to the outcome of any criminal court proceedings.

Cst. McCarty’s first appearance in Vegreville Provincial Court is scheduled for November 5, 2018.

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President, Sean Chilibecki where they said they had a good year and a good turn-out. Kendall Freed added that there were six races, seven events and they had 293 racers this year.

For the first time in March, they held the snowmobile races which were successful.

Berezan went on to acknowledge their executive, volunteers, and sponsors for

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the season and he said that you don’t have to be a member to volunteer.

The club’s name changed in 2018 from Vegreville Drag Racing Association to Vegreville Speedway.

They will also be looking into membership’s fee changes for the 2019 season.

They are always looking for new ideas and want to review things all the time.

They mentioned that if anyone wants to step up and be on the executive, they can come forward to do this.

There was a motion to change the by-law where the membership fee would be determined by the directors. This motion was voted on and was carried.

This year, they also received up to an $11,950 grant for a new timing system.

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Vegreville Composite High School Recognizes Academic Achievement Katelyn Peden Media Coordinator – Vegreville Composite High School Vegreville Composite High School celebrated our Academic Awards Night on October 12, 2018. It was wonderful to see so many students acknowledged for their leadership qualities, scholarly achievements, and their commitment to enhancing the school and community. We appreciate the on-going community support and thank those who attended and sponsored the event.

Bells of Peace Will Ring 100 Times Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Remembrance Day 2018 is very significant as it will be commemorating the end of World War I which happened from 1914-1918. We can never forget the extreme destruction, lost of lives, and the value of peace. Hence, The Royal Canadian Legion website states for Remembrance Day on November 11 2018 at sunset, bells across Canada will ring 100 times, with five seconds between each ring. The ringing of the bells emulates the moment in 1918 when church bells across Europe tolled as four years of war had come to an end. They requested for people to take the time to be quiet to honor World War I veterans and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of everyone involved and the pain that wars caused when they hears these bells November 11, 2018.

If people have a piper or musician in their community, Amazing Grace might be played at the closing of the ringing of the bells.

It was also mentioned as bells toll to remember the 650,000 who served, close to 66,000 killed, and more than 172,000 wounded, many communities will also commemorate the local people and events that link their community to the Great War. A soundwave of bells across the nation will help tell a historical journey of Canada’s service and sacrifice during the First World War. Students will be studying the history of World War I and will be requested to place flags on the graves of Canadian veterans from World War I. The Bells of Peace is an initiative by the Royal Canadian Legion in partnership with the Government of Canada.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, There it was, right in the help wanted section. A job I finally liked! It was close to home and perfect for my experience. I was sure to get it. I brushed up my resume and mailed it immediately. After a few days, I called the HR Manager to make sure he got it. That's when he told me they were reviewing resumes and would be scheduling interviews. All I had to do was wait for a phone call. After a week, I grew concerned. I called the HR Manager again and left a voice mail, but still no return call. A few days later I even stopped by, but the secretary told me I should wait to hear from them.

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Some companies use an ad to feel out the job market and benchmark the salaries they're paying their employees.

Cash: Since you took the time to "brush up" your resume, let it speak on your behalf. If your experience is truly "perfect" for the position, then the company will recognize it.

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even be able to have a telephone interview and leave a lasting impression. However, badgering the Human Resources Manager with voice mail and personal visits is not going to help you get the position.

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Ever wonder how employers sift through a large pile of resumes? A study by The Association of Job Search Trainers may offer some insight. Their survey found that 59% of employers spend between 1 to 5 minutes initially reviewing a resume. Almost 17% spend less than one minute. In the study, less than one-half of all the resumes received fell into a "good" or "excellent" category. The common mistakes were poor layout, lack of a realistic career objective, skills that didn't match the employer's needs or being too wordy.

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Whether it's following up on a job interview or just hearing from a friend, most people appreciate a telephone call. However, prior to October 1, 2003, many individuals were getting worn out from telemarketers calling their home during dinnertime. New legislation made it illegal for most telemarketers to call a number listed on the national Do Not Call Registry. However, some charities, political organizations or telephone surveys are exempt from the policy. To register your telephone number, visit www.donotcall.gov.

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After my last job interview, I realized how difficult it can be to earn the respect of your co-workers. On the interview, I met a Human Resource Director named Jim. As we walked into his office, I noticed the engraved sign on his door that read, "I'M THE BOSS!" Trying to make conversation, I pointed it out. He joked that when people start getting too relaxed around the office, he likes to remind them who's in charge.

After a few questions, we took a tour of the company. Upon arriving back at his office, we found a note posted below his 'I'm the boss' sign.

To his surprise, it read, "Jim, your wife called. She wants her sign back!"

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And this recipe (pumpkin roasting aside) is much more simple than the others. So here we go.

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cringe, or maybe even think “Hey, that’s not so bad,” I would love to cook with you! Just email Emily@newsadvertiser.com and we can talk about the next recipe.

For the pumpkin muffins, I had a lot of the ingredients already. So on my way home from work I stopped in at Vegreville Co-op for a pumpkin pie pumpkin, allspice, nutmeg, and icing sugar for the glaze. At first I was worried about knowing what kind of pumpkin to buy but thankfully, it was labelled “Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin” so it should be good.

Call toll free from anywhere in Alberta The total came to about $16 dollars.

For the first step, I started by halving and seeding the pumpkin. My knife was pretty dull and it orwasn’t in fax to exactly 780.632.7981 half, but I decided to let it slide. The 75 minutes it spent in the oven gave me plenty of time to clean, get caught up on work, and drink coffee before it was done.

When I was in the process of pureeing the pumpkin, my blender finally kicked the bucket. So the remaining 1.5 cups of pumpkin were mashed with a fork, to a similar effect.

The rest of the measuring, mixing, and muffin plopping went by without a hitch, and the first batch was baked in the oven for 20 minutes.

Because I was running late, only one batch was baked right away.

Once again, there was no fresh mint at the store for garish when I did my shopping. Unfortunately, after the “tic-tacs have mint in them” gimmick was old after the first time, I stuck to the remainder of recommended garnish with little tiny cubes of pumpkin and some sugar glaze icing (I used cashew milk and icing sugar.)

At first, I added too much liquid to the glaze, so there are tons of leftovers from adding more and more sugar to get it thick enough. And it’s not exactly pretty… but I think its main job was just to hold the extra little pumpkin pieces on top.

Overall, the recipe was good: easy, but time-consuming.

And lonely. Hopefully for the next one I can scrounge up some company.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

CARD OF THANKS

Big Thank You to the person who returned my cash to the Bank of Montreal that I accidentally left in the bank machine. It renews my faith that there is still good people out there.

Sincerely Grateful

MICKLICH, Jacob May 20, 1929 - November 8, 2017 I will take this special moment To turn my thoughts to Dad 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 I’d go back if I could.

A time when Dad 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.

My life has been bountiful He taught me how to give In his firm and steadfast way He taught me how to live.

Dad dwells among the angels now He left us much too soon He glides across a golden field Above the harvest moon.

I see him in the summer rain, He rides upon the wind And when my path is beaten down He picks me up again.

Love Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua & Zachary Micklich

MICKLICH, Jacob May 20, 1929 - November 8, 2017 In Loving memory of a dear husband, step-father and step-gido.

One year ago God gave us the courage and strength to bear the blow.

It broke our hearts to lose you No one will ever know It’s lonely here without you.

We miss you more each day.

For life is not the same for us, Since you have gone away.

We think of you in silence Often speak your name.

But all that’s left to answer Is a picture in a frame.

In our hearts you will live forever.

Because we thought alot of you.

Just as you were, you will always be.

Loved and cherished in our memory.

Sadly missed by your wife Eileen and step-daughter Kathy and step-granddaughter Karlee.

In Loving Memory of HAMALIUK, Terry (Taras) March 11, 1941 - November 3, 2017 A year ago today you left us There was no time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Although we prayed for a miracle God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb And a cure was not to be So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered “Peace be Thine” Our hearts broke when we lost you But you didn’t go alone A part of us went with you The day God called you home You were loving and kind in all ways Upright and just to the end of your days Sincere in heart and mind Though we cannot see you You will always be at our side Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Love Mom, Liz, Neil, Olivia (Norm) and All Family Members

OBITUARY HUTSKAL, John L. On Saturday, November 3, 2018 John L. Hutskal of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at his home at the age of 82 years.

John is survived by his partner Jane Rutherford; daughter Karen (Tom) Krochak and their family: daughters Sydney and Taylor, son Christopher and his family including John’s great grandson Nash; son Bradley (special friend Cathy) and children Storm and Landra; son Curtis and his daughter Hope; one sister Victoria Pirnak. John is preceded in death by his parents, Lazar and Pearl Hutskal; brother-in-law David; numerous family members.

A Memorial Service for John and his deceased family members will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home (5036 – 51 Ave.) in Vegreville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation – Prostate Cancer Research.

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From Post to Post Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Well, S/Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown aptly titled this weekly piece ‘RCMP Ponderings’, and he had been a great contributor to this column. He provided readers the opportunity to become more knowledgeable in the areas of legislation ranging from Provincial Acts up to and including the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He provided readers with an ‘inside track’ as to why police officers do what they do, and readers were provided a greater understanding into the world of policing. Some topics were lighthearted, while others had a more serious tone to them.

S/Sgt. Nutbrown brought a wealth of knowledge with him to the Vegreville Detachment in August of 2015. Having served in northern Manitoba in both uniform and plainclothes duties, Stony Plain Detachment, Wainwright, Provost then as an instructor at Depot Division at Regina, SK, Jerry provided his team with breadth of experience and knowledge. Now, he takes what he learned and experienced here in Vegreville to his next post, which is Lac La Biche, AB. My point in this writing is that we, as Mounties, can serve anywhere within the ten provinces and three territories in a variety of roles. We can also be posted internationally, attached to the United Nations working in a peacekeeping role, or as Liason Officers in other countries.

And we always look back fondly on our time in various postings. Myself,

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I’ve served with the Mounties in four different communities in northern Alberta, including Vegreville and I have made some fantastic friends within the different communities, my wife and I have expanded our ‘Mountie’ family through each posting (our Christmas card list is continually expanding!), and I truly believe we can make a difference in the communities in which we have served.

Jerry definitely left his mark with the Vegreville Detachment, and the Town. He supported a number of initiatives, from the first vEGGfest in 2015, to the implementation of the School Resource Officer position, and participated with the Rural Elder Abuse Program, and enjoyed picking up his daily cup of coffee at McDonald’s and chatting with the folks he met along the way. He is a role model for his members, both junior and senior. The support he was able to provide, personally and professionally, was invaluable. And Jerry never missed an opportunity to head out on the road and arrest a bad guy or two during his time as the Chief of Police in Vegreville.

S/Sgt. Nutbrown is determined, from post to post, to leave a detachment just a little bit better than the way he found it. Well, Jerry – not only did you leave this detachment a little bit better than you found it, but you’re going to miss out on working in the new one!

Jerry – thanks for everything over the past three years. And we wish you nothing but success in Lac La Biche.

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Myrnam Christmas Trade Fair Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser On Sunday, November 4, the season of Christmas Craft and trade fairs began, and many vendors of handmade items made their way to the Myrnam School to sell their wares to eager Christmas shoppers. From decorations to jewelery, essential oils, Christmas decorations, cozy knitted wear, and more, there was plenty for shoppers to choose from. In addition to all these, a

few home-based distribution businesses such as Stella and Dot, Epicure, and the Pampered Chef sold some of their onhand items. All-together these amounted to around 30 vendors in the school gym and a steady traffic of customers.

On the way in the front doors at the event, one lady who attended exclaimed that she “had no idea craft sales could be so huge! Look at how many people

are here!”

Some of the craftsmen and women at the show 3D Woodworks by Ken Dows, Lorraine and Terry’s knitted Keller Kreations, the mother and daughter team behind Happy Hippo Bath Co., Storch Knives made by Ed Storch of Mannville, and the warm woolen Crafts

by JJ. Some customer favourites were

Stenia’s Kitchen Ukrainian foods, Grandma’s Love (Everything’s Better when it’s Made with Love!) crafts by Mary Robinson, BAM Creations vinyl creations by Meagan Geifer and Karlli Hozjan, of which the witty printed mugs and wine glasses were a favourite, and Flowers By Oscar handcrafted décor.

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Debuting at the Myrnam Christmas Craft and Trade Fair were Heartfelt Wool Creations by Emily Yaremko, who put her pet sheep to good use by designing and making reusable dryer balls out of its wool. Part of this inspi-

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Vegreville Legion Celebrates Veterans

Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser RCL Branch NO. 39 in Vegreville held their annual luncheon for veterans, veteran’s spouses, and veteran’s surviving spouses at the Legion Hall on Friday, November 4 in leading up to Veteran’s Week.

Veterans and their spouses attended the event, along with president of the Vegreville RCL Branch no. 39 Comrade Terry Kuzyk, guest speaker Lt. (N) Connor Duke HMCS Nonsuch, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jessica Littlewood, and representatives from MP Shannon Stubbs’ office and the Town of Vegreville.

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Vegreville RCMP Take Part in Historic Ceremony Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser After a waiting period of over 100 years, Alberta RCMP members gathered to honour a fallen officer with a regimental headstone.

Corporal Maxwell George Bailey (Reg. No. 4968), who was killed in the line of duty while responding to a report of a man shooting at his neighbour at Grassy Lake, Alberta (near present-day Vegreville), on April 23, 1913. The officer was given a regimental funeral and burial following his death and was recorded on the RCMP honour role as the 39th RCMP member to give his life in the line of duty.

Two Vegreville RCMP members, Cst. Julius Abreu and Cst. Irnes Dzafovic took part in the ceremony for the new headstone for local representation and were chosen from the other members at

Vegreville Officer Honoured with Regimental Headstone after over 100 years

the Vegreville detachment because of their recent arrival to the Vegreville community.

“It was definitely an honour,” said Cst. Abreu, “Not only for the member who finally got his headstone but for all of us who were able to witness history by taking part in the ceremony.”

At the event, the Constables had the opportunity to spend some time with RCMP veterans, many of whom, Cst. Abreu says, were either from Vegreville or had previously worked there at one point. They shared many stories about “back in the day,” with the younger members.

“Back in the days, they rode horses. Maybe they pulled over wagons for speeding?” Cst. Abreu joked, then continued, “In all seriousness, a lot has changed over the years. In small towns especially, many members wouldn’t carry guns out on a call because they would know everybody and be able to assess, ‘I know that one, and he doesn’t have a gun or anything

to hurt me. I’ll just go.’ New equipment may also have something to do with that.” Abreu explained that these days, guns, flashlights, and the rest of their gear is updated to be more compact and easy to carry, and all RCMP members have all of their tools with them every time they are on the job.

About the rest of the ceremony, Cst. Abreu said that the RCMP members marched to the headstone, guarded it during speeches, and then unveiled it to the public. “It was a great honour for us, and not just because we were chosen to be there,” he recounted, “but because the regimental funeral and headstone are honours all members of the RCMP deserve, whether they die in the line of duty or peacefully in their sleep. It was amazing to be there and give due respect when a fellow member received his final honour.”

Trick or Treating at the Library Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Families dressed in authentic Halloween costumes visited Vegreville Centennial Library on October 31 as the library joined in the fun of passing out treats to children who went trick or treating on October 31.

Valerie Lowes with her children-Layne, James, and Bryce who went trick or treating at the library on October 31.

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Sunshine Club Centre Carves Inter-generational Fun

Children, seniors, professionals from Vegreville Cares Coalition, MHCB, and Jr. Deputy Program participate in the pumpkin carving contest.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Everyone wins when people of all ages relate to each other. A pumpkin carving contest was held at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville on October 31 to celebrate Halloween and to host an intergenerational program because as President of Sunshine Club, Dwayne Hlady admitted, they just like to see kids and adults have fun.

The grand prize was a super fun multicolor slinky and runners-up received a colourful toy skeleton. There was also a contest where children

had to guess how many jujubes and jelly beans that were in jars. The person, who guessed correctly how many candies were in each jar, won the jar of candy.

Vegreville Cares Coalition presented this program in partnership with the Jr. Deputy program which is operated by Vegreville Sunshine Club and Mental Health Capacity Building program.

Constable J. and professionals from MHCB also attended and helped the children carved the pumpkins in a safe manner.

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Mundare Cadets Help Vegreville Food Bank Collect Donations

Joanna Karczmarek Administrative Support – Vegreville Food Bank Society The 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron with a heap of food for the Vegreville Food Bank that they collected on the North side of Vegreville on October 31st.

Daddy and Me Create Bird Feeders Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Fathers and grandfathers were able to bond and participate in the early childhood development of their children at the Daddy and Me’s Fall Birds program on November 3 at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC).

Program Supervisor, Jennifer Maiko with assistance from Community Programmer for PLC, Litania Holyk set-up already made birdhouses that the children could paint and decorate. Also available were egg cartons that the children could paint and put stickers and pom-poms on them.

As well, Maiko and Holyk taught the kids about fall birds and sang songs about birds with the kids and

everyone was treated to a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausages, and water. There was coffee and tea available for the adults.

Grandfather Darren Banack attended the program with his two-year-old grandson, Carter. Banack said the program was good and well laid-out. It gave him a chance to spend quality time with his grandson and he liked the way the child had plenty of time to interact together.

A preschooler, Donavan said he thought the program was great. His favorite parts of it were the pancakes, painting and making the bird feeders.

Donavan’s little brother, Emnys said he liked playing with his friends the best.

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Remembrance Day in Vegreville – 2018 Vegreville Social Centre 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MARCH ON THE COLOURS O CANADA: -Last Post - Silence - Rouse DEPOSIT COLOURS RETIRE COLOUR PARTY: -Act of Remembrance: We Will Remember Them Response: We Will Remember Them PRAYER: Rev. Carolyn Woodall, Branch Chaplain LAYING OF WREATHS RETIRE GUARDS WELCOME: Comrade Terry Kuzyk, President, Legion Branch No. 39.

MESSAGES FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS SCRIPTURE READINGS: Micah 4:37 John 15:9-17 Holy Quran PRAYER OF INTERCESSION: 2nd Lt. Matt Joy

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10 am – 11:50 St. Mary’s Catholic High School Remembrance Day ceremony and service.

10:30 am Vegreville Composite High School Remembrance Day ceremony and service.

10:30 – 1:00 pm

November 11 10:00 am – 1:00 pm March from the Vegreville Legion to the Cenotaph, followed by ceremonies at the Vegreville Social Centre.

10:30 Church service.

10:50 service at cenotaph for the laying of wreaths.

11:11 moment of silence Light lunch to follow at the senior’s drop-in center.

Mannville

November 8 10:45 – 11:50 Ceremonies led by the students at Mannville School, poetry reading and guest speaker.

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Helen Stachow reflect Helen Stachow was a wife to War World II veteran-Frank Stachow.

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eflects on World War II Rosanne Fortier ters, a studio picture she sent to her husband, a radio, News Correspondent and even a new stove.

World War II has a special meaning for resident of After the war was over, Frank continued to show Heritage House’s Helen Stachow as her late husband great honor in being a World War II Veteran. He Frank was a very devoted World War II veteran. always attended Remembrance Day ceremonies when Frank had the character where he believed in being he could and when he wasn’t able to, he would polished loyal and protecting his country and his family. his medals and watch a service on television.

Helen and Frank married at 18 and they had their The war didn’t affect Frank and Helen’s loyalty to first of six children soon after they were married. their marriage because they were married 75 years the Helen recalled fondly the time her husband spent in year Frank passed away when he was 95 years old. the Canadian Air Force but she also admitted those were long years because she missed him.

During World War II, Frank took five years of training and he worked at many Frank and Helen Stachow. military sites throughout Canada. Some of (Rosanne Fortier/photo) these were No. 1 Manning Depot in Toronto, Prince Edward Island, and Rivers Manitoba.

As well, he spent a year supervising security guards at the Penhold Base near Red Deer where he was one of 100 Canadians who protected British airmen training to be pilots.

Helen lived with Frank for one year at the Penhold Base near Red Deer. After that, she came back to Vegreville.

Helen said things were much cheaper back then and from the government stipend she received during the war, she was able to buy dresses for herself and her three daugh-

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Remembering the Brave Canadians of World War One Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

This November 11, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, dubbed “The War to End All Wars” by the people of the time. While there are no WWI veterans left to ask what life was like in those times when for the first time war swept the whole world, we can still look back with admiration and pride in our nation’s involvement.

For the first time since signing the constitution that gave our nation its first degree of military independence, Canada took the world stage.

When Britain declared war on Germany in 1914, Canada’s status as a British dominion automatically brought her into the fighting. The Canadian Parliament, however, was able to decide on its own

what it’s involvement in the war would be. Rather than offer a minimal military force, the Governor General declared war on Germany and an independent Canadian Expeditionary Force was raised.

Battles such as Vimy Ridge, the Battle of Somme, and Passchendaele marked the highpoints of Canadian military achievement during the war, and are known as Canada’s Hundred Days. All of these are definitely worth reading up on to refresh on the beginning of our military history.

Though decisions were made early on in the war that were hurtful to certain minority populations in Canada, it is important to note that these brave Canadian men and women also played a large role in the victory of the Allied forces, and that our nation’s troops made up one of the most diverse

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populations of united people out of all military forces in World War One. In spite of being told in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that “This is not for you fellows, this is a white man’s war,’ African Canadians joined first in segregated units due to the racial attitudes of the time, and then into the No. 2 Construction Battalion.

Some of the men in this battalion had crossed over from the United States in order to be able to participate in the war efforts, and it was the only predominantly black battalion in Canadian military history. While the No. 2 Construction company worked mostly in the timber production for use by the Allied armies and road repairs, some moved on to take part in the combat, and others were injured and even gave their lives before returning to Canada in 1919.

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Others, such as the Chinese Labour Corps, whose volunteers were promised non-combat roles and helped to free up soldiers for the front lines from munitions depots, road and railway repairs, and digging and sandbagging trenches, overcame many obstacles in order to contribute to the war effort. After China declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1917, Chinese men in Canada landed secretly in Victoria, British Columbia to be trained and hid secretly in cattletrucks across Canada.

The Canadian Japanese Association offered 227 volunteers, some of whom were admitted into the military.

All together with British, French, and Indigenous peoples, Canadians made up a total of around 630,000 men and women in military, labour,

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and nursing roles out of the Allied Powers’ 42,24,409 combined mobilized forces. Of these, 59,544 men and women of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces gave their lives in WW1, 51,748 of them as a direct result of enemy action.

This year, no matter our ancestry, let us remember and venerate these brave Canadians who paid the ultimate price for the rights, values, and freedoms that we enjoy to this day. We are thankful.

We remember them.

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The Toast to Fallen Comrades Canadian Armed Forces The table with only one place setting in is simple - it represents the fragility of our comrades in the face of oppression.

The tablecloth is white; it symbolizes the purity of their intentions when they responded tot heir nation’s call to arms.

The rose represents the families and loved ones who continue to keep the faith by recalling their sacrifices.

The yellow ribbon around the vase signifies determination, determination to give body and soul for a just cause.

The slice of lemon is there to remind us of the bitterness of battle.

The salt is an element symbolizing the tears of the families left in mourning.

The glass is upside down; they cannot feast with us.

The chair is empty; they are absent.

Remember them! Those among you who served with them, or who live freely because of them, remember them. Their country counted on them and they gave their lives to save it. Do not abandon them, pray and continue to cherish them.

We will remember them.

***This toast is made when one place setting as described has been set up for the toast. It reflects on and pays respects to the “absent soldier,” who has fallen but was once with us.

It was given at the Vegreville RCL Branch 29 Veterans and Veteran’s Spouses luncheon, and many other events like it during Veteran’s Week.

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Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Celebrates Veterans

Tea and coffee were served throughout and after the event so that attendees could visit with one another, and door prizes from multiple local sponsors were given away throughout the program.

CONTINUED from front PAGE The program began with a welcome from Comrade Terry Kuzyk, and a recognition of veterans, particularly the few who had fought in WWII. During this section, everyone took a moment to recognize the new definition of the term “veteran,” which reads, “Royal Canadian Legion Definition of a Veteran: a veteran is any person who is serving or has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth, or its wartime allies, or as a regular member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or as a Peace Officer, or in any Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Federal Command during wartime.” In honour of this, a few members of the local RCMP detachment also attended.

All attendees gave a toast, first to the Queen and then to all fallen comrades, led

by Service Officer Rod Stewart.

After a grace led by the Tofield Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91’s chaplain Comrade Laureta Blondin Padre, all enjoyed a hearty lunch prepared by the RCL Branch no. 39’s Ladies Auxiliary.

For the recognition of veteran’s spouses and surviving spouses, they were asked to rise and be recognised for their sacrifices and their family’s sacrifices.

From the office of Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs, manager Juanita Brunette asked the audience to recall the many military anniversaries celebrated in Canada this year, including the 100th anniversary since the end of WWI, the 65th anniversary of the armistice to end the Korean War (in which Canadian forces fought to protect South Korea from North Korean and Chinese attacks,) and the 10th anniversary of the National Peace Keepers Corps, who help to civilians find safe refuge in war stricken areas.

To close her speech, Brunette quoted Winston Churchill’s victory speech of World War II, saying, “’Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be, for without victory, there is no survival.’” She closed off by directly addressing the veterans in the room by saying, “Canada remembers.”

Following Burnette, MLA Jessica Littlewood brought greetings from Alberta Legislature, and shared her remarks on the event. “Of course, we must remember that without selfless Canadians we would not enjoy our freedom.”

Littlewood also encouraged those in the room to talk to veterans and listen to them, “It is humbling to learn about the stories and experiences of veterans. We must be active to enshrine them, to keep their stories vivid throughout history.”

From the Town Council of Vegreville, Deputy Mayor Jerrold Lemko gave remarks, and closed his speaking portion with an award-winning poem written by his son Shawn Lemko, titled “The Gift.”

The speeches were closed with remarks from special guest Lieutenant Duke, an Administrative officer for HMCS in British Columbia. He said that he is proud to serve the Canadian Armed Forces, and reflected on the opportunity we have in anniversary years to appreciate the debt we owe not only for our freedom, but our values.

He reflected on not only the world wars but more recent conflicts as well, emphasizing Canada’s history of actively promoting peace, security, and prosperity where it is needed most. Lt. Duke also addressed the potential concerns of information warfare and data security, saying that the CAF is doing all it can to be proactive in keeping our nation safe.

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Fire Safety Treats at Library

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Centennial Library always has fun and educational treats for the public to enjoy. On October 31, the library took their helping spirits further when they invited Special Guest, Lieutenant, and Public Education Specialist for Vegreville Fire Department, Sherry Haque to present fire safety fun activities at Halloween Story Time at the library to the children.

This program included Haque reading Halloween-themed stories, “Stop, Drop and Roll” by Margery Cuyler and “A Halloween Scare in Edmonton” by Eric James.

Since children learn best from hands-on experiences, after Haque read these stories, the children played a game where they learned how to stop, drop, and roll – which is an essential fire safety exercise to know.

Following this, children created a jack-o-lantern out of noodles and other materials.

And of course, the program concluded with a free bag of treats for all participants.

Healthy Living: A Toolkit for Change Emily Mailhot Reporter - Vegreville News Advertiser After an effort to reschedule nearly a month previous, the Alberta Health Services building was host to a small class of two for the Healthy Living: a Toolkit for Change workshop on November 1st. Whether this low number was due to a lack of availability for the new date, or a low number of people in the Vegreville area who are currently searching for perspective on beginning to build a healthy lifestyle is undetermined.

The class delved into the obstacles and mindsets that can prevent or delay people from making healthy lifestyle changes, and what to do about them in this half-day seminar shortened to around an hour and a half to accommodate the shortage of students.

Even between the two students, there was diversity in reasons for attending the event.

One, located in Tofield, hopes to see positive outcomes from diet and exercise in helping her manage diabetes. Another, from Vegreville, hoped to learn better, lasting ways for weight management.

Event instructor Becky, fitness and lifestyle coach with Alberta Health Services in this area, began the event by explaining the five steps to change () then continued to tackle some obstacles to making the first steps to change really stick, and become a lifestyle.

Some of the tools that Becky suggested for making a lifestyle change included journaling with inspiring words and exercise/dietary logs and creating a plan to trap Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANT’s) of failure, to turn them around for success.

Becky shared that, especially for older adults, it can be hard to imagine making a life change that will have any significant change in your overall health. But she encouraged the students by saying that even if they change their habits just a little at a time and they start to feel better, the change is doing its job.

“Everybody falls sometimes, or has moments where we don’t stick to our plans and our good habits,” Becky said, “What matters in the long run, is that we create a balance by staying healthy most of the time.”

According to Becky, this is also the reasoning behind the 80/20 rule that many dieticians suggest regarding eating healthy food/sweets.

In general, the students left well-equipped with a starter page for journaling and suggestions for fun exercise classes they can attend this season.

Despite low attendance for the one-time event, the show must go on for those actively looking to make health-positive lifestyle changes.

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Growing Marvelous Mushrooms with Mycelium Special guest-Rachel Gruger from Farm Fresh Fungi shows the blue oyster, pink oyster, and lion’s mare mushrooms.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Mushrooms have many health benefits and they can be grown at home without using dirt or manure. These were some of the facts mentioned at the Beautiful Mushrooms at Home presentation hosted by the Vegreville Garden Club and presented by special guest-Rachel Gruger who grows mushrooms with her husband, Carleton on Gruger Family Fungi Farms in Nisku, Alberta.

Many people attended this presentation at Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville. Rachel began by saying they grow the mushroom by using the waste from hemp fiber and inoculate (another word for seeding) the grain which creates a solid mycelium mass and if they cut some holes in the side and water them, mushrooms will bloom right out from the side of the bag. There is no need to wash these mushrooms because they are very clean. Rachel added that growing mushrooms at home

The pink oyster mushrooms. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

can be as easy as buying a bag of mycelium mass and adding water to it and then waiting for it to grow.

Rachel then passed around pink oyster mushrooms, blue oyster mushrooms, and lion mares mushrooms. The pink oyster mushroom is really pleasant looking and the lion mares resemble cauliflower. Each person was given a sample of these mushrooms that were sauteed to eat. The pink oyster is known to taste like bacon, and the lion’s mare tastes like lobster. Some people commented that they tasted creamy yet chewy and delicious.

Rachel went on to say that mushrooms have many health benefits which include bone health because of the iron, zinc, copper, selenium, and magnesium nutritional value in them. They are also good for a person’s digestive health, heart muscles, lungs, and nervous system.

There are also medicinal mushrooms which are a natural medicine that helps with lots of ailments.

Renowned Fiddler Calvin Vollrath in Concert Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Once again, authentic entertainment entered Vegreville when the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club Centre of Vegreville in collaboration with Perogies and Jam presented fiddler sensation-Calvin Vollrath in concert on November 4.

Calvin is a Canadian fiddler and composer. He is a musical virtuous and a legend as he has composed over 700 original tunes, produced 68 CDs and has represented Canada internationally, as well as, owning musical accomplishments that are too numerous to name.

He resides in St. Paul with his wife, Rhea Labrie.

From Calvin’s first tune during his performance, it was evident that the audience would be treated to a mindblowing concert that would be skillfully performed. Calvin went on to play all kinds of styles of music including Métis music. Some had a pleasant relaxed melody while others were so energetic that they took the audience on a handclapping and toe-tapping storm.

Calvin was accompanied by Jeremy Rusu on piano and accordion where Calvin explained Jeremy has been blind since birth and he can play almost every instrument.

Rhea joined Calvin and Jeremy later to perform a step dance and a soft shoe dance.

They say most musicians have great hearts and their emotions run deep. Calvin demonstrated this when he performed a tune he wrote for his three beautiful

daughters called, ‘My Three Treasures.

Other music sets showcased Calvin’s unique form of expression and passion for his work.

Local musician, Clayden Lutzak who is 14 years-old performed a couple of sets with Calvin and Jeremy where the audience said he did a good job when he left the stage.

Another talented local musician, Shade Clark performed with Calvin where she impressed the audience with her skillful fiddle playing.

After each of these local musicians’ performances, Calvin said they played from the heart and showed that they had a passion for performing on the fiddle.

Each of these music sets was met by an appreciative applause while some received a continuous applause and the audience issued a standing ovation for the finale set.

Olive and Allan Zwierschke said they thought Calvin’s concert was terrific!

There was a great variety of music, and lots of familiar tunes, as well as, original tunes. “He is just so skillful at performing music on the fiddle. We enjoyed listening to Calvin for many years because we own a lot of his CDs. We were pleased with his concert because he is a very versatile musician.”

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Town of Vegreville Proclaims November 4-H Month

Rachel Farr Communication Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Vegreville 4-H Multi Club and Vegreville 4-H Beef Club members joined Mayor Tim MacPhee this week at the Vegreville Town Council Chambers for the proclamation of November 2018 as National 4-H

Month.

Each type of 4-H month is mentioned in the proclamation, including but not limited to beef, light horse, small engines, and much more. Following 4-H’s mission to “learn to do by doing,” each 4-H member not only learns from and about his/her community, but

becomes a concerned citizen by making it a better place to live.

Vegreville is both fortunate and thankful to have not only these local 4-H clubs, but many more in our neighbouring community.

Crisis Association of Vegreville hosts FCSS Speaker Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser At the 2018 Crisis Association of Vegreville (CAV) Annual General Meeting on November 5, Julie Gottselig of Vegreville FCSS shared some ways that the two can work together to both prevent and react to family and individuals crisis. Because each Family and Community Services office is structured differently and offer different services, Gottslig said that she was happy to be at the meeting to foster understanding and partnership between the organizations, especially since the Crisis Association often serves families.

“When I think of CAV, I think of meals on wheels and the subsidised housecleaning, because it can go to anyone and maybe someone in a physical or financial crisis will need those supports. I also think of the community counselling service.”

Gottslig went on to explain that while there are mental health therapists and addiction counsellors in Vegreville, the therapy offered by FCSS community counsellor Carson Ryner falls under a different category. “A lot of the work that he offers is preventative, rather than reactive to a crisis,” Gottslig said, “For instance, helping an individual, couple, or family learn how to cope with the stress they are feeling over a 10-12 week period. For some types of crisis, this helps tremendously. He can

also refer to mental health therapist or addictions therapist if need be.”

Also discussed at the AGM were annual reports from Celenka with the Crisis Help Line and Jenny Cooper with Victim Services Vegreville.

Jenny Cooper stated that it has been a stressful year for Alberta’s provincial Victim Services units, as those in Bow Island and Athabasca have been shut down. “The police-based association has been very supportive through this process but also have limited power for decisions made. There is more change to come, and I will keep the board informed.”

She is, however, looking forward to moving into the new RCMP detachment for the tentative moving date of March 2019.

Fundraising for the 2018 year has been up from 2017 for the CAV in all areas.

In the organizational portion of the meeting, Meghan Shaw was made chairperson for another year, with Vice-Chairperson Tina Rowe, Secretary Sheila Jubenville, directors Millie Giebelhaus, Sarah Morcaceio, Jeannie Maksymchuk, and RCMP Liason Adam Noxell. The treasurer for the upcoming year is so far undetermined, as the payrolls, grants, and other funds make the job more involved than any of the members present at the meeting could currently offer.