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Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 Poppy Chair Nicole Lakusta and President Terry Kuzyk presented the first official poppy to the Mayor of Vegreville Tim MacPhee for the First Poppy Presentation at Vegreville Council Chambers on October 27.

Kuzyk said, “The First Poppy Presentation reflects what they do on the National Stage. In Ottawa, for Dominion Command, they have the tradition of presenting the first poppy to Canada’s Governor General to commence the Poppy Campaign for the year. So, we are reflecting on a local level to kick off the RCL Branch No. 39 Poppy Campaign and include the Town of Vegreville so they get the poppy first and, after this we distribute the poppies everywhere.”

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RCMP files from October 30 - November 5 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

October 30 14:11 – Conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chevy truck. Driver identified and found to have an outstanding warrant with the Edmonton Police Service. Driver was arrested and vehicle searched. Search found black BB handgun, machete and illegal cigarettes. Charges laid and driver was later released with documents for court.

16:32 – Report of a break and enter overnight where a trailer was broken into.

Serial numbers of stolen items to be provided.

October 31 08:31 – Report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a property for an extended period of time. Members responded and it was determined that the vehicle was part of the construction crew working on the complainant’s property.

10:34 – Request from EPS to serve documents to a witness residing in the Vegreville Detachment area.

19:57 – Report of suspicious items in the bottom of a well. Complainant concerned it may be hair/head and possible a body in the water. Members attended and upon arrival spoke to the complainant who indicated it was a muskrat that was pulled out.

November 01 08:20 - 911 report of an injured deer on the side of the road. Members attended due to proximity and lack of availability of Fish and Wildlife officers. Animal was not located. Fish and Wildlife contacted to confirm location which was correct. Fish and Wildlife updated.

08:41 – Members responded to a 911 wellbeing check on a client with history of medical issues when the caller saw the subject on the couch and not breathing.

Members attended and attempted to get the subject to open the door but the subject was not responding. Members kicked in the door, EMS attended and the subject was transported to the hospital.

13:15 – Report of a lost or stolen license plate. Added to the RCMP database.

16:29 – Report of subject with dementia and on time sensitive medication missing from the house. Members made patrols and located the subject who was then brought back home. No safety concerns.

21:12 – Multiple motor vehicles vs moose on Hwy 16 near RR 172. Airbags deployed on Mercedes. Vehicle not drivable and was towed. Ride arranged for

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November 02 22:29 – Police assistance requested with a combative patient involved in a possible overdose. Patient later calmed down.

November 03 10:25 – Report of a vehicle on fire in the Tim Horton’s parking lot in Vegreville.

Fire and RCMP attended.

10:48 – Surveillance established on a stolen GMC truck located leaving a residence in Lamont County. Male driver, female passenger. Surveillance continued into Edmonton where the driver exited and was subsequently arrested.

Female moved to driver’s seat and left.

Surveillance continued. Female later exited the stolen vehicle and was arrested.

Both individuals charged. Matter before the courts.

13:27 – Report of suspicious males outside of a Vegreville business and a female with pink sunglasses sitting in a white Ford F150 truck with numerous people going to the truck. Truck located and traffic stop conducted. Subjects located in the truck. Related file at 15:39.

13:48 – Report of stolen money.

Members attended the home and the subject of the complaint consented to a search. No money found. Complainant asked members to escort the subject of the complaint off the property.

15:39 – While on patrol a traffic stop was conducted on a white Ford F150 truck. Driver was identified and had warrants out of Vegreville. Driver was in breach of an undertaking to have no contact with the passenger. Driver arrested and transported to Vegreville detach-

ment. Held for hearing with the Justice of the Peace.

16:21 – Report of fraud where a $300 deposit was sent to subject to hold a kids snowmobile that was for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Once the complainant sent money, the subject stopped communicating. Under investigation.

November 04 00:05 – EMS request assistance to gain access to a suite at a lodging establishment. Members responded and advised patron that the RCMP were at the door.

Door was opened and EMS attended to the patient.

09:45 – Report of a male outside a Mundare business who appeared to be stumbling. Members attended and located the subject who was looking for their cell phone which they had lost in the area.

Subject indicated that they had recent surgery which is why they were having difficulty walking. Not indication of impairment.

10:59 – Complainant concerned for subject who has a medical condition and had not picked up the phone in three days.

Members attended the residence for a welfare check. Subject stated that phone was on airplane mode and his health was good.

13:39 – Complainants reported a breakin that damaged a window and door.

Stolen items listed. Under investigation.

14:57 – Report of a subject breaking into a storage unit that the complainant rents.

Subject is on conditions not to be at the storage unit. No charges at this time.

16:25 – Report of a two-tone green pickup truck driving in circles in the field. Vehicle was gone when members arrived.

23:45 – Report of a single motor vehicle collision near Mundare. Under investigation.

November 05 Nothign of note During the week there were 63 calls for service made in total including: 0 false 911s, 0 false alarms, 5 animal strikes, 1 relationship violence, 4 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 6 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement. A number of charges were laid for failing to appear for court.

The RCMP encourages members of the community to contact them if they have any information on files listed in the Blotter.

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Sandra Ling Named Permanent CAO for Town of Vegreville Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

After serving a three month term as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Vegreville, Sandra Ling has been offered the position permanently.

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The announcement became official on Oct. 16. Mayor Tim MacPhee commented at the time, stating, “We are pleased to announce that Sandra Ling has been officially appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Vegreville.

Following a highly productive period in the capacity of Interim CAO, we are confident that she is the ideal choice for our community. Sandra brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as a Town Councillor and as a valued member of our administrative team. Her longstanding residency in our community further underscores her deep understanding and commitment to our town.”

Ling served on town council from 20072010 and later joined the town as an executive assistant in 2016. She advanced to legislative services manager before her appointment as interim CAO. During her time with the Town of Vegreville, Ling completed the National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) at Levels I and II. Additionally, Ling recently attained the Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM) designation.

This is a very busy time of year for Ling and her staff as, “Currently we are kneedeep in the 2024 budget season. Working with all the departments to ensure that our new initiatives as well as our ongoing programs and services maintain their level of fiscal responsibility to service our residents. In times when costs are rising and everything is more expensive, for both the municipality and our citizens, it is imperative that administration takes a hard look at our budget asks to help the decision making of Council when it comes time to look at taxes and user fees.

One of the bigger projects that we will be working on in the upcoming year if we are successful in our grant application, will be the Regional Recreation Feasibility Study. Our current recreational facilities are approaching the end of their lifecycle and Council is preparing to take a good look at what a new recreational facility would mean for the residents of the Town of Vegreville and who are partners would be in the surrounding communities. This is a huge undertaking that is in its infancy right now, and we hope our application is successful to allow us to take strides forward in the development.”

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Red tape. Everyone has run into some of it, but anywhere you look, it seems as though the problem is getting worse. It’s so bad in fact that Ontario has a Minister of Red Tape Reduction and Alberta has the Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022, (formerly Bill 21).

In a new study conducted by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and the University of Montreal, it was found that Canada has 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs in 2023 than it did in 2000 despite the population that has grown by about 9 million people.

The BDC phrased the trend as “alarming” because of the impact small businesses and entrepreneurship has on not only economic growth, but also innovation of new products and technologies.

They also state that entrepreneurs and small business owners today face a “more complex business environment.”

Why is it more complex? One might think that in a technologically advanced country with automation and digital tools, we would be able to streamline things and make life at least a little less complicated for not only businesses, but also other parts of the population.

Depending on the colour of your glasses, there is an argument to be made about seeing 100k fewer entrepreneurs. Since coming to power in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has added approximately 98,000 new government jobs. This according to data from

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the Treasury Board of Canada. See…problem solved. With the current numbers, there is approximately one federal employee for every 110 people in Canada. I don’t know what it SHOULD be, but that seems to be a lot. Size is only one factor with the feds having paid out $1.3 billion in bonuses since 2015.

However, it would be naive to think that Canada was the only place where bureaucracy and red tape are a problem. Recent stories from the US have people’s heads spinning and possibly even Oscar Wilde turning in his grave.

Out of San Francisco in 2022….What takes four years to build and costs more than $20,000? A trash can in San Francisco. Back in 2018 San Francisco began a quest for the perfect trash can. The most expensive prototype came in at $20,900. However, the program in its entirety would carry a much larger number. The current evaluation to replace 3,000 trash cans involves multiple departments, interactive maps, QR codes and an app for filling out a survey. The target was to deploy new cans at the end of this year.

Over to Wyoming where, after 18 years, a massive transmission line between what will be largest onshore wind farm in North America and California received final approval. The $3 billion project will supply enough energy to Arizona, Nevada and California to power approximately 2 million homes. Eighteen years to approve and an estimated five years to build.

Back to San Francisco where there was a want for a public bathroom for a community park. Original estimates from the city pegged the 150-square-foot toilet at $1.7 million. That’s not a typo.

After hearing the quoted figure one person offered to donate a prefabricated bathroom with one toilet. Now…the Recreation and Park Department hopes to keep the toilet costs under $1 million.

Red tape included.

Staying with the poster child of red tape, San Francisco has a housing crisis… much like other parts of North America.

Unfortunately, the median time for securing approval to build in San Francisco is 627 days. A very detailed report in the San Francisco Chronicle pointed out that it can take 87 permits, 1,000 days of meetings and $500,000 in fees to complete a housing project like an apartment or condo complex. That’s a LOT of pencil pushing.

Back home to Canada where the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board opened up 47 parcels of land (approx. 24 million acres) for bids. The call closed last week with…ZERO bids. Offshore oil industry veteran Rob Strong cited among other things “an intensive regulatory regime.” Something we are very familiar with out west.

It’s possible you think that red tape doesn’t affect you.

It’s possible some readers think that red tape doesn’t affect them.

I would argue that they are wrong. Pushing paper in circles and having meetings does cost money. The trick is determining how we solve the problem.

“The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy.” ― Oscar Wilde Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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On October 24, Employment Facilitator for EmployAbilities Derek Christensen presented Service Manager of Vegreville Ford Sales and Service, Tyler Wojcik with a Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) award for Vegreville Ford Dealership.

Christensen explained, “I worked with the staff at Vegreville Ford back in the spring by providing information on the services EmployAbilities provides, not only to Persons with Disabilities who are unemployed but to employers in our community. As a result, Ford hired a client, Rick Marchenko, and he has worked out very well there and has become part of the Vegreville Ford Team.

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After this, Wojcik said it was great to have Rick working for them as a shop helper. “He is always helpful and does exactly what we need every single day.

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – November 8, 1933

Hilman Moen and Joe Kallal of the Tofield Calf Club won 1st place in the calf judging competition for Alberta held at the University last week. They judged beef-type calves as a team and were awarded 730 marks out of a possible 850.

The local skating rink at Shandro is well under construction and with another gathering of some ten boys next Wednesday it will be practically ready. It is being built on the athletic grounds.

Dr. Yakimischak has moved his office from the Dobbins Block to Third Bros. Drug Store, in the premises formerly occupied by Dr. Couillard.

Dick Rennie has again been engaged as icemaker and caretaker at the curling rink for the season. Mr. Rennie is an old hand at the job, always satisfactory, and a good sport to boot. If winter continues, as seems likely, he will have ice ready in a very few days, although formal curling may not commence until about December 1st.

An ambitious willow twig brought into the office today by A. Jeffrey shows a nice collection of the “pussies” which seem more appropriate six months from now.

75 Years Ago – November 3, 1948

All requests for an extension on migratory game bird season in Alberta have been turned down, according to Hon. N.E. Tanner, minister of lands and mines. The shooting season for duck and guess in regions around Edmonton ends November 13. Control of bag limits and open seasons for migratory game birds is governed

by Dominion Wildlife Service of the Department of Mines and Resources in Ottawa Mr. Tanne explained.

Ponoka, Alta. – A 57-pound pumpkin, five feet in circumference, was grown by Chris Schmidt of the Seafield district, near this southern Alberta town.

Electricity is one of the most beneficial of modern conveniences but it must be treated with respect. A second’s carelessness may mean disaster. E.B. Martin, Extension Agricultural Engineer, Alberta Department of Agriculture, warns of the danger of working with electric appliances of wiring in damp locations. In the basement, livestock buildings, and pump house, damp floors can produce excellent ground. In the event of shock while standing on this moisture the person involved is subject to the full effect of the charge.

50 Years Ago – November 8, 1973

The Wainwright Figure Skating Club will host the Northern Alberta Sub-Sectional Championship Competition on November 24 and 25.

Bill Lemiski and his son Tommy are the busiest people around the curling rink this week as the ice-making process is underway. Bill took over the caretaking duties at the rink for the season and hopes to have ice ready for use at the beginning of next week.

Jack A. Rutherford has been appointed Marketing Manager for Gray Beverage (Alberta) Limited, franchised bottlers of 7-Up and Crush for Northern Alberta.

Viking is just one example of the many Alberta towns that exist mainly as service centers for the surrounding farm community.

Located at the crossroads of Highways 14 & 36, Viking exhibits steady progress and a healthy business attitude.

Julian Sawiak, Lindsay Edwards, and Glen Vinet, who last Sunday represented Vegreville at Clarke Stadium during the pre-game show of the Edmonton Eskimos and Saskatchewan Roughrider football game. The three young athletes were contestants in the Northern Alberta Play-offs for the Spalding Achievement Award for Football Canada Fundamentals and had earned the right to represent Vegreville by winning local competitions organized through the Vegreville Recreation Board in co-operation with Vegreville Elementary, Junior and Senior high school Physical Education instructors.

25 Years Ago – November 10, 1998

The Vegreville 4-H Beef Club held its re-organizational meeting on Friday, September 25. They elected a new executive: President – Nathan Ziegler: Vice President – Paul Weiss: Secretary – Kirsten Kotelko: Treasurer – Karlana Klammer: Club reporter – Mark Trabysh; and historian – Jordon James.

Azimuth Theatre presented a show called Worst Case Scenario at St. Mary’s High School. The four-person show talked about how violence is being glamourized and encouraged people to avoid stereotypes and be responsible. The 45-minute presentation was followed by a question and answer session with people in the community about violence as an issue in Vegreville, and how to deal with and avoid violence.

In the spring of 1928, the nucleus of a village was established and named it Willingdon after the Governor General of Canada at the time which was Viscount Lord Willingdon. The village was incorporated in June 1928. Willingdon is located on Highway 45, situated in the heart of the bountiful fishing and hunting Lakeland country and surrounded by prime farmland. The population of Willingdon is now 309.

The ATB in Two Hills held draws lately for a $100 GIC and a CD player. Darren Soldan won the CD player and Kyle Tarkowski won the $100 GIC.

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Coal Still has a Valuable Place in the Energy Mix Ian Madsen

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The Climate Apocalypse alarmists look more than a little discredited with their claims of solar and wind energy reliability and low cost, global warming escalation, and more frequent extreme weather events.

Their ultimate warning that life on earth is on the brink of extinction due solely to human-generated carbon dioxide emissions appears far-fetched and is likely an exaggeration. It is high time we revisit the very source of energy that has been most vilified: coal.

Coal is the cheapest of all energy sources on a full-cost basis – not the misleading ‘levelized cost’ often cited, which conveniently leaves out essential factors. Coal is flexible to electrical demand fluctuations and is the most globally abundant fuel.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), coal is projected to generate more electricity in 2040 than all new renewable technologies, excluding hydro, combined. The IEA estimates that by 2040, there will be 730 gigawatts of new HighEfficiency Low Emission (HELE) coal plants, primarily located in developing countries.

In terms of efficiency, the average coal-fired power plant operates at 33 percent efficiency.

However, state-of-the-art ultra-supercritical coal plants boast efficiencies of up to 45 percent, and advancements in technology could see this number rise to 50 percent by the end of the decade.

The IEA and other bodies project that the vast majority of new

energy supply will come from coal-fired plants, with nuclear a distant second. Solar, wind, and other renewables are escalating but are still a relatively small proportion of overall supply. This is mainly because of the vast areas required and the high cost of either energy storage – batteries, usually – or baseload power needed to make them at least tolerably semi-reliable.

The benefits of coal are numerous. It is energydense, subsidy-free, relies on proven technology and can be easily transported via existing railways.

Additionally, coal is abundant in countries that are not hostile, and existing shipping capacity makes it easy to export to allied nations. The reliance on unstable petro-regimes in Russia and the Middle East has proven to be unwise.

The impact of energy use in Canada, America, and Europe on greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, and the demonization of CO2 – a gas essential for plant life – and coal is misguided.

Natural gas, nuclear energy, oil, and coal all have vital roles to play in sustaining human civilization, until such time as fusion or other innovative technologies become viable alternatives.

Ian Madsen is the Senior Policy Analyst at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Village of Andrew By-election Candidate Johannus Van Vyfeyken Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Johannus Van Vyfeyken is one of three Village of Andrew residents seeking a seat on council.

There are two vacancies on council and the other by-election candidates are Sheila Lupul and Chris Lupul. Voters can cast their ballots on Nov. 13 between 9 am and 7 pm at the Village of Andrew administration office.

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Johannus has lived in the Village of Andrew for almost 20 years, and says everyone calls him John. It is not the first time John has run for public office as he ran for a seat on council back in the 2017 municipal election.

John said he is running for a seat on council because he believes they need a

fresh face and fresh ideas. “I want the village to become a place people want to come to.” One of his fresh ideas is to improve the village’s image and make it a more welcoming place is through beautification.

He added that there are a number of abandoned properties that need to be dealt with and is definitely in favour of the village hiring a bylaw officer to address the issue.

Attracting new residents and businesses would be a definite plus, and John said he would like to find out why taxes are “so high” as he feels that discourages people from moving to the community of just over 365 residents.

He believes the decision by council to have a municipal inspection is a good one as it will provide directives for council.

John would like to keep interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Sharman Donald as the permanent fulltime CAO. In terms of policing, John said there is no surveillance activities in the village, and would like to see active patrolling by RCMP members in the community. He added that speeding is a problem along 51 Avenue and Secondary Highway 855 and would like that addressed as well.

John is a semi-truck driver along with his wife Heather. They do a regular return trip, a total of 3,500 miles to Alaska and back to Andrew. He said he would like to attend at least one council meeting a month if it can be held on a Monday instead of Wednesday evening.

Council currently holds two regular meetings a month on the second and fourth Wednesday’s of the month.

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Vision Credit Union hosted Member Appreciation Day on Nov. 3. Members were invited to share in refreshments and to receive their profit shares. Member Daniel Dubuc said he really liked the small hometown atmosphere of Vision Credit Union. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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After this, President Curtis Zorniak welcomed everyone and he said they were grateful to all the volunteers and everyone who came out to help and who made the Vegreville 50th Pysanka Festival the most successful festival they ever had. “Going forward, we hope to make the 51st Pysanka Festival as successful as this past one.”

Then Treasurer Orest Olineck explained that 3170 Grandstand Show tickets were sold for the 2023 festival and there were around 1200 Grandstand Show tickets sold for the 2022 festival.

For the Election of Officers for 20232024, the following officers were acclaimed, Curtis Zorniak as President, David Sen as 1st Vice-President, Tim Baydala as 2nd Vice-President, Larissa Bombak as Recording Secretary, Orest Olineck as Treasurer. The 12 Directors who were acclaimed were Edith Zawadiuk, Henriett Chomiak, Stacy Mynzak, Elsie Kawulych, Richelle Budd, Anthony Hrabok, Deeyana Baydala, Shane Semeniuk, Barry Hrynevich, Cindy Baydala, Kaitlyn Kruk, and Elaine Kalynchuk.

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The date of the by-election has been set for Dec. 17, unless only one candidate files nomination papers, in which case they will be acclaimed as a member of council.

According to the Town of Two Hills, Councillor Gerren Saskiw sent his resignation as a member of council via email on Sept. 26. Saskiw stated, “It is with regret that I am submitting my resignation from my newly acquired position on Town Council, it is not the right fit for me at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.”

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Saints Take Gold and Silver

Substitute Coach Stephen Hrabec with the gold medal champions the St. Mary’s Saints Boys.

(Deanna Miller/Submitted Photo)

Rosanne Fortier

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St. Mary’s Catholic High School had some action-packed fun days on October 27 and 28 when they held their Second Annual Pumpkin Smash Junior High Volleyball Tournament.

At this tournament, the St. Mary’s Jr. Boy Saints won gold medals and the St. Mary’s Jr. Girl Saints took home silver medals.

When asked, Coordinator and Jr. Girl Saints Coach Curtis Paulichuk said, “This is the second annual pumpkin smash volleyball tournament and we called it that because of the analogy of smashing a volleyball with a Halloween theme. The students loved the idea and did most of the decorating. We had teams as far away as Lloydminster, St. Paul, Myrnam, Two Hills, and Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS). This is a Jr. High tournament for Grades seven to nine and the popularity has grown as many

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Coach Curtis Paulichuk with the Jr. Girl Saints who were silver medal champions.

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schools wish to enter it, as being very competitive. It was a very competitive tournament on the girls’ side with all the teams being closely matched.”

Then Regular Coach for Jr. Boy Saints Mark Kobelsky explained, “The team is made up of 12 players with four boys in Grade Seven, three in Grade Eight, and five in Grade Nine.

At the tournament, the team did not lose a set all weekend. Friday’s games consisted of defeating VCHS and a young Two Hills team. Saturday the boys were victorious against Myrnam and Glen Avon from St. Paul to complete round-robin play.

The Saints defeated VCHS in the gold medal game by scores of 25-20 and 25-11.

I give credit to the entire team for winning the tournament. Volleyball is such a unique sport that requires all six guys on the court to be ready and able to make plays.

Typically the ball touches the hands of three different players working together to get a point.

The highlight for me as the coach is the progress that they are making regarding their different positions; the boys have proven to be competent servers, which is a big deal in junior volleyball, and rotate to their positions during the serve receive.

The Saints have had a very successful season thus far. The boys finished in second place in the EIAA (Elk Island Athletics Association) league and are preparing for the playoffs after the fall break. A couple of weeks back, the boys who are new to volleyball participated in a single-day tournament in Vermilion. The focus was to improve upon your basic skills, gain confidence in your abilities, and learn to trust each other. That took our team to a new level and we are reaping the benefits of that experience.”

Then Substitute Coach for Jr. Boy Saints Stephen Hrabec commented that the boys played well all during the tournament. “The boys did not lose a set and they played really well as a team with the Grade Nine boys leading the way.”

After this, a parent, Deanna Miller mentioned, “My son, Joe was the libero on the team. It was his first year playing volleyball so we were so excited to be able to watch school team sports this year! One of my favorite parts was watching how the whole event was run with the wonderfully hard-working youth referees, and all the volunteers in the canteen, the dedicated coaches, and lines people. I loved the spirit of the event. I especially enjoyed watching how the boys supported each other; we have a good mix of experienced and new players and they work together well as a team. We watched every game and had so much fun!

It was also so cool to watch Vegreville Composite High School teams and St. Paul teams in the semi-finals where they played a very close game to make it to play in the finals!

My family as well are grateful to Heather Kokotyn who donated the huge pumpkins in the entrance and employed my daughter Claire to paint them.”

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Borschiw Social Guild Preserving and Enhancing Rural Country Hall EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Webb's Machinery is looking to fill a FULL TIME position at our New Holland Dealership in Vegreville.

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The Vegreville News Advertiser We are the Borschiw Social Guild. We are a proud group of thirteen young adults between the ages of 24-29, and for the last year has an opening for a and a half we have been working hard in an effort to preserve and Commission Sales Person enhance our country hall.

Part-Time/Casual Positions Also Available Borschiw Hall is in Beaver County and is located one mile north The Village of Andrew, with a population of approximately 425, is the centre Duties include developing and of Secondary Highway 855 on Range Road 163 at SE10 51 16 W4 . of a thriving mixed farming and oil and gas region. As well as educational maintaining customer relations in person services, the community offers excellent recreational facilities with many It is right in the middle of four vibrant agriculture communities, and by phone and filling out paperwork nearby lakes and rivers and close proximity to a variety of year-round outdoor being 26km southeast of Mundare, 20km northeast of Ryley, 21km for customer orders. pursuits. The community is also within easy driving distance to Edmonton and greater area. northwest of Holden, and 34km southwest of Vegreville.

The successful applicant will have The hall, originally built in 1934 saw steady updates from that excellent people and organizational skills.

The Finance Clerk is responsible for overseeing Accounts Payable/Accounts Hours are flexible. Sales/Customer time including running water, natural gas, and a dining addition.

Receivable, Payroll, and Utility Billing for the Village of Andrew and should Service experience an asset, on going have the following competencies: The dedicated members of the hall invested admirably for many training provided. years and welcomed the energy and enthusiasm of a young group to ● Minimum 2 years accounting experience.

If you are interested in working in a fast continue the work to provide a gathering place for families and the ● High School Diploma or equivalency. paced environment with a great group of ● Strong knowledge of accounting/payroll procedures. community. ● Must have knowledge and experience with Muniware. people, please apply with a resume and Our goal is to update the hall so that it may handle the increased ● Must have knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, outlook. references to: demand and usage of a growing population of energetic young This posting is for 1 (one) Permanent Full-Time Position.

Vegreville News Advertiser families in the area as well as providing a facility to honour the P.O. Box 810 generations who came before.

Remuneration is negotiable and will be commensurate with your experience, knowledge and abilities.

This hall continues to be a hub for the surrounding communities 5110-50 Street being well used for weddings, reunions, anniversary celebrations, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R9 Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found. as well as the ongoing fundraising dances and perogy bees. Our hall E-Mail: hr@newsadvertiser.com Start Date: December 4, 2023 is the central heart of our rural area, being enjoyed for its welcomDue to the volume of submissions, only those requested for an Resumes can be emailed to cao@liveinandrew.com interview will be contacted. We appreciate everyone’s time. ing atmosphere young or old as well as accepting all cultures while sharing the rich Ukrainian history of the people who were the Mailed:Box 180, Andrew, AB T0B 0C0 foundation of this community.

Or dropped off at the Village Office during business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 We have taken it upon ourselves to legally incorporate our small pm Monday to Friday, closed 12:00pm to 1:00 pm for lunch daily.

Thursday gathering group with a ton of ideas into a functioning non-profit company and have poured sweat equity into this passion project. We were incorporated on October 3, and a ton of fun with wonderful participa- enabling us to spread the workload amongst the few to provide enjoyment for the many.

The work we do to improve the hall would see us being able to provide our facility to a 2022 but have worked together prior to that. tion and great costumes. The second dance For fundraising we have ran hot dog we orchestrated hot on the heels of our suc- wider audience like the dark skies groups, or naturalists and birding groups, as well as sales, bottle drives, battery drives, pro- cess was a formal New Year’s Gala. We artisans who feed on solitude and nature for inspiration. We were told as young children to vided a perogy concession at the Vegreville provided a superb meal of smoked brisket dream big but never forget where home is.

That’s exactly what we aim to do.

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labour for the Vegreville Agricultural Society’s Gord Bamford and Dean Brody fundraising concerts two years running breaking sales records at that. We also ran the ticket sales and bar for the Viking graduation ceremonies.

Another fundraiser we initiated was a frozen perogy sale; we gathered together over 40 volunteers in the hall and pinched over 7,000 perogies! We were very thankful to the older group of ladies from the hall to guide us in this venture and show us how the pinching was done; they were hard to keep up to. It was a great day; very busy but so fun some of us had three generations around the tables pinching and rolling dough; how wonderful was that.

However our best fundraisers by far are the dances we have put on. We have held two dances so far; the first being our Halloween Dance which sold out weeks before the event, with a very eager waiting list trying to get in. It was a roaring success

anticipated event with one local farming family providing all the fireworks for the launch of 2023. This too was a successful fundraiser for our group.

The remote location of our little country hall comes with the novelty of being in the country enjoying nature and the scenery; however it always requires the attendees to drive home. So, to allow for all to enjoy the night we have provided bussing to and from Vegreville for all our events. It does cut into our profits but it provides security and safety to our guests while enjoying themselves; which ultimately is our goal in maintaining and enhancing Borschiw Hall.

Most of us are descendants from the original settlers who bravely immigrated to farm this fertile central Alberta soil. We have taken up the torch to continue to farm not only to feed our families but now to feed the whole world. Our Guild is a dedicated team of young people who believe the strength of our group lies in the diversity of our abilities

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Vegreville Emergency Services Respond to Vehicle Fire Vehicle fire in Tim Hortons’ parking lot on Nov. 3.

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“Engine 1 responded at 10:35 am and it took approximately 20 minutes to fully extinguish the fire. Thank you to the gentleman that was able to contact owners that were parked close by and had them move their vehicles prior to our arrival.”

Faas added, “The cause of the fire is unknown.”

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A Scary Good Time at Nyeste Manor Haunted House

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Persons wishing to appeal the above decision must do so by filing a written “NOTICE OF APPEAL” to the Secretary of the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT), 1229 91 Street, EDMONTON, Alberta, T6X 1E9, (www.alberta.ca/subdivision-appeals.aspx), November 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The appeal letter must include the development permit number, your name, phone number (land or cell), mailing and email address, and the reason(s) for your appeal.

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The haunted house after dark.

(Derek Nyeste/Submitted Photo)

Rosanne Fortier

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For Halloween on October 31, people of all ages were able to explore the Annual Nyeste Manor Haunted House in Vegreville.

Derek Nyeste organizes this project with his family to collect food for

Vegreville Food Bank and to get everyone into the Halloween spirit.

There was also a free draw to win a Subway prize.

Nyeste said they had 315 kids and 183 adults visit their haunted house. “We collected $52 in cash and many bags of food for Vegreville Food Bank.”

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Woitas Farms donated $1 per acre, ($2,837) to the Lamont County Food Bank on Nov. 1 and is challenging other producers to do the same.

“The food bank is really important to me,” said Woitas, who farms in Lamont County and currently serves as Div. 5 Councillor. He is hoping other producers will take up the challenge and donate to their local food bank.

Woitas said there are 278,000 insured acres in Lamont County and that donating .50 cents per acre would have a sizable impact.

Woitas made the donation following a meeting and luncheon with Lamont County Food Bank volunteers last Wednesday.

More and more Albertans are struggling to make ends meet due to inflationary pressures such as higher interest paid on mortgages, rental rate increases, rising utilities, auto insurance, fuel, tuition. As a result, more families are increasingly being forced to turn to food banks for support.

Back in October of 2022, Food Banks Canada released its HungerCount report which stated that, “Albertans accessed the food bank at an increase more than double the national rate in comparison to pre-pandemic levels. This information comes at a time when Albertans are facing a perfect storm of record-high inflation, soaring utility costs, and incomes that cannot keep up with the rising cost of living.

Food Banks Canada notes that despite the nation moving out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and unemployment rates dropping, more Canadians are requiring the support of food banks to make it through the month.

Key Findings • 156,690 Albertans accessed the food bank in March 2022, a 34% increase from 2021.

• Over 57,750 children access food banks in Alberta.

• 44.9% of food bank users in Alberta are families.

• 11% of food bank users own their own homes; higher than the national average of 7.1%.

• 59.7% of rural food bank users receive government assistance like AISH or CPP/pension.

• 1 in 5 Albertans are experiencing food insecurity.

“These results indicate that Albertans should be treating provincial food insecurity levels like a state of emer-

gency,” shares Arianna Scott, CEO of Food Banks Alberta. “From 2019 to 2022, we have seen an increase in food bank use by over 73 percent.

This is an Alberta problem. It’s not isolated to one geographical area. These numbers are a reflection of the realities in communities across the province. Tens of thousands of Albertans are relying on food banks for support. We are hearing from our member food banks across the province that they just can’t keep food on their shelves because of surges in demands.”

On Nov. 6, 2023, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon announced that $10 million is being provided to food banks and community organizations across the province.

Nixon stated, “Nobody should ever be left wondering where their next meal will come from. With this funding, more Albertans across the province will have access to critical supports to get the food they need. The rising cost of living has put increased pressures on many communities across the province and our government will continue to have Albertans backs.”

The official news release stated that, “Through this funding, $3.7 million is going to food banks this month. Of this funding, $900,000 of funding to food banks has already been provided to the Family and Community Support Services Association of Alberta to administer food security grants, and to shelters to provide food for those experiencing homelessness. $4.1 million will be allocated through food security grants. Applications will open this month to organizations promoting food security, including smaller organizations that provide culturally appropriate food.

Food Banks Alberta will also receive $2.2 million to develop a program to coordinate the needs of food banks and related operators during emergency needs such as natural disasters.”

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Mardi Gras Masquerade Rosanne Fortier

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Vegreville Social Centre became a hub of creativity when attendees dressed up in costumes and masks when St. Martin’s Catholic School Foundation and School Council hosted Mardi Gras Masquerade on October 21.

Kathleen Bohaychuk emceed this event. The Auctioneer for the Live Auction was Pete Conway.

When asked, Coordinator Jessica Klassen explained, “St. Martin’s Catholic School Foundation is a notfor-profit society that raises funds for the school and school projects. In the past, we have funded a bus, and electronic school programming like Mathletics, Raz Kids, Sparks Reading, and Reflex Math.

We have put a sound system in the gym, water bottle filling stations, books for the library, and classroom readers. Currently, the foundation has a vision to attempt to incorporate more outdoor learning opportunities. We put up a gazebo over the summer and hope to raise funds to complete this with picnic tables and

other projects. Other items on our wish list include a track, basketball courts, outdoor games, and more outdoor classroom-like spaces.

We sold 154 tickets to this event this year. Baba’s Best catered a traditional Ukrainian meal complete with perogies and cabbage rolls.

Tanneil Berezan with Esteem Wedding did our decorations. The band from Edmonton was called the Ramifications and they played cover music and they chose music that the crowd seemed to enjoy. Throughout the evening you could find many ladies dancing on the dance floor.

Vegreville Academy of Ukrainian Dance Association (VAUDA) assisted us by providing great bartending and security for the evening!

It was an enjoyable evening that was well attended with the party lasting until 2 am.

We feel very blessed to be well supported by our whole community and we are grateful to all who donated whether it was their time to volunteer or they donated an item for the auction or purchased an item to support our school.”

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L-R: Cheryl Semeniuk, Heather MacDonald, and Dwayne Hlady. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Rosanne Fortier

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VegMin Learning Society hosted an Open House on Nov. 3 to give people a chance to tour their facility and meet new Executive Director Cheryl Semeniuk.

Program Coordinator for VegMin Heather MacDonald, President Dwayne Hlady and several board members were also on hand to answer questions.

Semeniuk lives in Vegreville with her husband and has parents who live in Vegreville and Mundare. Her children live in Edmonton and Vancouver. She has been an educator for 30 years.

“I wanted to work for VegMin because I saw the opportunity after I retired in the summer from the Public Education system.

It is important to me to contribute and use the skills I gained. When EIPS had the Continuing Education Division and Adult Education Division I was the administrator of that for a few years.

Lifelong learning is something I am passionate about, as well as, helping the com-

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It has been going really well. MacDonald has been fabulous in helping me get orientated and guide me with the work we do.

My vision is to honour the long history that VegMin has in the community where it has been around since the seventies. I think it is important to connect with the community and look for new opportunities for adults to meet their learning needs. We are open to trying new things and trying to connect people with post-secondary education and the skills and services that they need. ” President Dwayne Hlady said they need more board members to run VegMin more effectively. “The more people you have, the more ideas you get and this really helps the board. The advantage of being a board member is you get to be part of something that is vital to the community. We have so much to give to the community because we focus on adult education which is really needed. It is just really fulfilling to be part of this.”

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Eagle Hill Lodge in Willingdon hosted a harvest dinner on October 26. This is the first time since the pandemic that we were able to host this event as dine in instead of take out only.

The evening off with volunteers singing and playing the piano, and then we served over 150 people buffet style from 5pm-7pm. That was followed by live entertainment by Steve Hillis and raffling of donated items. The large Ukrainian style meal was prepared at the lodge by the residents, community members and staff.

Following supper, live entertainment was supplied by Steve Hillis and the raffle of donated items.

A big shout out to the community, residents’ family and staff for all the ongoing support and hard work making this event a huge success.

Back Row L-R: Jackie Toma Volunteer, Maria Fehr, Susana Fehr, Lydia Klassen, Kendra Bueckert volunteer, Judy Thiessen volunteer, Allen Kornicki, Madison Maschke, Helena Rempel, Bernie Zazula and Taylor Winda. Front Row L-R: Anna-lee Laderoute, Lisa Neufeld-Martens, Laramie Furgeson and Tayla Furgeson.

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Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville (SCSCV) presented a Dine and Dance event with dinner catered by volunteers from Sunshine Café and musical performance by Jim Davis and Friends at the SCSCV Centre on October 28.

Jim Davis performed with his bandmates: guest vocalist Anita Lemko, Carrie Withers on fiddle, Bill Shekooley on guitar, and Horst Wilfort on bass.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

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PESARUK, Edna November 7, 2021 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed So very dear Blessed to have so many beautiful memories Gammie Love Grant, Kerri-Anne and Grandsons Tristen, Triefen and Trayden Pesaruk

CYMBALIUK, Edward S. June 8, 1936 - November 13, 2021 In loving memory of a dear husband, father, Dido, and Pradido.

Two years ago you left us We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you’re always at our side Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again “You are my sunshine my only sunshine” Lovingly remembered and sadly missed All our love, Irene, Audrey and family, Larry and family, Michelle and family, Sheryl and family, “Vichnaya Pamyat”

HOMENICK, Dave December 8, 1946 - October 26, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Homenick at the age of 77 years. Dave is survived by his two daughters, Heather (Shawn) and Sherry (Matt), sister Bernice Bilyk, and brother Andy Homenick. He was predeceased by his wife Grace Homenick, and we find comfort in knowing that they are reunited once more. He was also predeceased by his parents Peter and Mary Homeniuk, brothers Harry, Willis, Orest and his sisters Rita Homeniuk, Evelyn Kucher, and Doreen Chorney.

At Dave’s request, no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Our heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Foyer Lacombe Hospice in St. Albert for taking such amazing care of him during the last month of his life.

KORPAN, Pauline (nee Szpak) July 10, 1927 – November 6, 2023 Pauline peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of 96 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Paul Korpan, as well as parents Elias and Anna Szpak; brothers Alexander Szpak, George Szpak, and sister Mary Ann Hutniak. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving family, sons Joseph (Lorraine) Korpan and Bernie (Carol) Korpan, as well as daughters Luci Marian and Connie Korpan; grandchildren Rob Sigsworth (Jenny), Kathryn Sigsworth, Amanda Korpan (James), Nikki Earle (Vaden), Christopher Korpan (Samantha), Andrew Korpan, Melanie Korpan, Jolene Myshaniuk (Kenneth), Mathew Korpan (Zana); great-grandchildren Gage, Tiege, Emery, Olivia, Adalyn, Gabriel, Vincent, Luther, and Georgia. She is also survived by her loving sisters Elizabeth Pawluk and Marge Mason.

Pauline was raised on a farm just outside of Royal Park. She remained a farm girl at heart, working with her husband Paul for 31 years on a parcel of land near Inland, AB. There, she raised her four children and entertained her various nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She was proud of her hard work milking cows and taking care of many many animals over the years. She also loved tending to her massive garden.

Pauline led an inspirational life, going back to high school in her 60’s and did further training to become a personal care aide. When she worked as an aide at the Vegreville Auxiliary hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital, she mentored many wonderful workers, some of whom lovingly cared for her in her final years and days. She also did much volunteer work in Vegreville, serving as treasurer for the U.C.W.L, raising money for Vegreville’s first handicapped bus. Pauline Korpan was a humble and caring woman who leaves behind a strong legacy.

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

A Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville with Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church” or “MS Canada.”

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PESARUK, Edna 1935 - 2021 IN MEMORY OF OUR MOM/GAM IN HEAVEN If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for us.

Place them in our Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us.

Tell her that we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile.

Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

Forever Loved, Sadly Missed Your daughters & grandchildren

ROZUMNIAK, Harry In Loving memory of our dear Dad & Gido who passed away on November 10, 1991 -MEMORIESDeath leaves heartache No one can heal Memories are treasures No one can steal Some may forget you Now that you are gone But we will remember No matter how long.

You will always stay Loved and remembered In every way.

No tears, no verse, Can ever say how much We miss you every day.

Lovingly remembered and Sadly missed by Kelly & Glen and family Brenda & Jim

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RUPTASH, Larry We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Vegreville community and beyond for their love and support in Larry’s sudden passing.

Many thanks to family and friends for their thoughtfulness through special tributes, cards, food, beautiful flower arrangements and donations. These acts of kindness provided us a great sense of comfort.

Special thanks to: Mayor Tim MacPhee, Town Council and Staff The County of Minburn Dan, Albina and Arthur Beaudette Vegreville Kinsmen Club Vegreville K40 Club The ambulance and medical staff Our heartfelt thanks to Patti and Gordon Pawluk for their personal compassion and professionalism.

There are no words to express Larry’s great love for the Vegreville community and his last wish was that the folks with whom he crossed paths with during his lifetime would remember him through their special associations and interactions.

The sudden passing of our loved one has left us with a great void in our hearts as well as some serious questions about our current Provincial Healthcare System.

Lil Ruptash and Family

STELLA LOZOWY The Children and Grandchildren of the late Stella Lozowy would like to thank each person who showed us such tremendous support, sympathy and kindness, We appreciate the Pallbearers, Carlie Ferguson, for reading the eulogy, those who sent cards, flowers, extended condolences and made generous donations in Stella’s name. Heartfelt gratitude for all your prayers and supporting us by your attendance at the funeral. A special thank you to Father Damien Dutka’s service and the beautiful voice of Cantor, Namisha Greening. A huge thank you to Dr. Strydom, and staff at the Vegreville Hospital, especially the nurses for their devotion, expertise, and compassion as our family walked through the final steps of Stella’s life. We appreciate the delicious meal prepared by the Holy Trinity Parish. To Gordon and Patti of Autumn Rose Funeral Home, we can’t thank enough for your compassion, guidance and professionalism.

Thank You and God Bless Eternal Memory

SENIUK, William Gerhard September 22, 1996 – October 31, 2023 It is with heavy hearts, that the family announces the passing of William Gerhard Seniuk, of Vegreville, Alberta at the age of 27.

William is survived by his mother, Heike; brother Jason; maternal grandfather Gerhard Buhl; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his father Bill; Uncle Jan Buhl; Uncle Dan Seniuk; Aunt June Fisk; maternal grandmother Kathi Buhl; paternal grandparents Alex and Rose Seniuk.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel of St. Luke and St. John 182 Mons Avenue, Lancaster Park, AB – CFB Edmonton with Captain Junghoo Lee and Major Eric Davis officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the “Veterans Food Bank Edmonton Warehouse -15783-118 Ave.,Edmonton, AB.,T5M 3W1” or to your local area food bank or to the charity of one’s choice.

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SAWCHUK, Walter April 7, 1934 - November 3, 2023 Walter Sawchuk passed away peacefully in the bosom of the Lord on November 3, 2023 at the age of 89.

Walter was born on April 7, 1934 in New Kiew, and grew up on the family homestead grain farming and raising livestock. He retired in 1998 following an earlier move to Vegreville.

Walter is survived by his loving wife Anne (nee Chmilar) of 65 years married life, sister Alice Caspar; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Anne Sawchuk and sisters Olga (John) Motiuk and Emily (Steve) Swihun; brother-in-law Otto Caspar.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church (5705-51 St.) in Vegreville, with Bishop David Motiuk and Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church. Вічная Пам’ять - Eternal Memory To send condolences or to view the live stream of the Divine Liturgy, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

Marsha Stefania Woloschuk (nee Yeremie) December 28, 1931 - November 1, 2023 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marsha Woloschuk of Mundare, Alberta. She peacefully passed away at the age of 91 with friends and family by her side.

She will be deeply missed by her children Doug, Angelica, and Dixon; her precious grandchildren Shane (Tanya), Troy, Chad, Krystal, and Dustin (Erin). Also, blessed with 11 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She leaves numerous relatives and a countless number of loving friends.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Paul; daughter Sherry; daughter-in-law Susan; parents Andrew and Anna Yeremie. Marsha was the last surviving member of 13 Yeremie siblings.

A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta where a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta.”

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Akasu Palliative Care Society Annual General Meeting

2023 Board members in front row L-R: Anita Wilson, Jenny Cooper and Ardythe Butler and in back row L-R: Jennie Johnson, Carol Rudyk, Voila Braun-Fox, and Bernice Mackoway. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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On October 16, this society presented their Annual General Meeting at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Vegreville.

Chairperson Jenny Cooper chaired the AGM where she stated, “2023 gave us the opportunity to ‘somewhat return to normal’. The meetings continued to occur at St. Mary’s

Anglican Church basement.

The Christmas Service of Remembrance took place at Vegreville Social Centre on December 4, 2022. Approximately 75 people attended. We received many kind words from attendees. It was wonderful to see many continued to visit after the program.

Many members continue to attend various training sessions and community workshops and continue to share information of any upcoming events. Presenting we are partnering with FCSS regarding a Grief and Loss Workshop to provide coping skills for those suffering any type of grief and a support group for the future.

New furniture (chair and coach were added to the palliative care rooms) and Carol Rudyk will update and restock the rooms as allowed.

Many volunteer hours have been contributed by members of the board for the betterment of the community. Best wishes for your future endeavours.”

Then an Executive Election was held where Vice Chair Ardythe Butler and Secretary/ Treasurer Anita Wilson were acclaimed and Charlene Melenka was nominated and accepted the position as the new Chairperson.

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Family and Friends Enjoy Halloween in Vegreville

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Vegreville Vipers partnered with Nyeste Manor for their annual Pumpkin Carving event on October 23.

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There were about 35 carvers who with the assistance of the Vegreville Viper player of their choice, carve a pumpkin.

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There were 44 attendees at the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch No. 39 Veterans Appreciation Lunch at the Legion Hall on Nov. 3.

This event began with Mistress of Ceremonies Comrade Rhonda Hayduk welcoming everyone and introducing the head table of attendees which included: Rev. Blondin, President Terry Kuzyk, County of Minburn Reeve Roger Konieczny, Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee and Soldier First Class Cory Ketchum.

Following this, Kuzyk stated that the RCL Branch No. 39 has been here to support and look after the veterans from

the beginning of World War I and all the conflicts ever since whether it is to help veterans get medical support or even to have comradeship with their veterans’ partners and their families. “This time of the year is important because we collect funds to support those veterans we look after all year long.”

Comrade Rod Stewart and Soldier First Class Cody Ketchman presented the Toast to Fallen Comrades. For this, Stewart explained, “The Fallen Comrade Table is round to show our everlasting concern for our fallen comrades. The tablecloth is white representing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.

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the blood that many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the family and friends of our fallen comrades who keep the faith while awaiting their return.

The vase is tied with a red ribbon, representing the love of our country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call.

A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those who will never return.

A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by the families of those who have sacrificed all.

The lit candle is reminiscent of the light of hope that lives on in our hearts, even in the absence of our fallen comrades. The glass is inverted, they cannot toast with us at this time. The chair is empty because they are no longer with us.

Let us remember and never forget their sacrifice.”

After this, Rev. Laureta Blondin said grace. The delightful lunch was catered by the RCL Branch No. 39 Ladies Auxiliary and crew.

Rhonda Hayduk read greetings from MP Shannon Stubbs. Comrade Diane Lydom read greetings on behalf of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk. Mayor MacPhee offered a message and County of Minburn Reeve Konieczny brought greetings.

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Canada’s courageous heroes were honoured for their service in the Canadian Armed Forces as well as emergency services at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic High School on Nov. 3.

The ceremony began with Principal Jim Salsbury welcoming everyone. Assistant Principal Darby Murphy led the attendees in the singing of O Canada.

This was followed by the School Chaplain Mark Kobelsky saying that Remembrance Day is an important event in the Canadian calendar and is an opportunity to give meaning to past sacrifices and acknowledge the courage of those presently serving.

“Each year, on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, time stands still for a moment. We gather in memorial parks, community halls, workplaces, schools, and homes to remember those who died, not for war, but for a world that would be free and at peace.

Canada remains one of the best countries in the world in

Hayduk introduced guest speaker Sailor First Class Cory Ketchman.

“Ketchman has served 21 years, 18 years with the Canadian Army and three years with the Navy.”

Ketchman then presented a Slideshow from National Veterans Week which read: “This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice, which brought an end to the fight.

Throughout the war, members of the Canadian military made many important contributions.

Today, we also mark the 75th Anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping. Canada has a long tradition of standing up for peace and security around the world and has played a key role in the evolution of peacekeeping. Since 1948, more than 125,000 Canadian peacekeepers have been deployed.”

Ketchman stated, “I am proud to be a member of the Canadian Armed Forces.

There are many ways you can carry on the torch of remembrance with us. You can listen to the stories of our veteran soldiers, sailors, and aviators, and share them with others. You can attend a Remembrance Day ceremony in your community.

You can wear a poppy over your heart.

Recognize those who made it home. And remember those who did not. Lest we forget.”

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The Medak Pocket has been called ‘Canada’s forgotten battle’. In 1993, Canadian peacekeepers serving in the former Yugoslavia not only mounted a successful defense against attacking Croatian forces but also gathered evidence to assist international war crimes investigations.

This is why it is important to wear the poppy; to remember those who have served and who are serving today. But above all, we must remember those who did not return. Together, it is our duty to pass on the legacy and keep the memories of our Canadian Veterans alive. Even if we were not there, we cannot let the memories of those who were, fade like whispers in the wind. Their stories are our history,” stated Kobelsky.

Father Robert Lee recited a couple of readings before delivering a short homily.

After this, Honoured Guest Vegreville ResidentWarrant Officer Rick Tourigny fielded a few questions from students.

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Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives on the line for our country. Many of these individuals returned home bearing the profound physical and emotional scars of war, having lost limbs in the line of duty.

Their experiences as amputees not only shaped their own lives but, as members of The War Amps of Canada, they left a lasting legacy on generations of amputees to come.

During the First World War, Madeleine Jaffray (18891972), served as a nurse in a military hospital near Bordeaux, France. The hospital where she was working was bombarded by German aviators, and she was wounded in the foot by a piece of shrapnel from one of the bombs. Her injury led to an amputation, making her Canada’s only female war amputee of the First World War. It was amputees like Jaffray who welcomed the new contingent of amputee veterans following the Second World War, sharing with them all that they had learned.

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Rob Larman, a Senior Advisor at The War Amps and a leg amputee himself, said, “These honorable individuals contributed their time to various activities of the Association and shared their experiences as amputees with others, including modern-day veterans and children.

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areas from all over Canada. When the war was over, he stayed in Holland for over a year to help the people restore their lives and to protect them from the possibility of further random attacks. So you can say I am a proud Canadian, proud of all that soldiers put on the line in order to restore peace around the world.”

The Vegreville Legion was a home away from home for so many returning soldiers. Coming back from the war, it was a safe place to speak with others that endured the war and the atrocities that occur during wartime. No one can know how war can change a person or how it can affect your personal life. Only the comradeship of other soldiers can bring you solace at times. That’s why RCL Branch No. 39 is special to me, because it was a huge part of my growing up and it was important to so many I knew.

I became a RCL Branch No. 39 member, to honour what he and what so many others did for peace, to remember and honour his comrades who didn’t make it home to get married, raise a family and live a life of peace. To remember that they were someone’s brother, son or daughter.

My dad bought me my first membership when I turned 18, and I now have been a member of the Branch for 50 years, so I feel this makes our branch unique to me.

When I was younger, I wasn’t as involved as I could have been. But once I moved back home, I

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became a Ladies Auxiliary Member of RCL Branch No. 39. We raised money by catering, selling gaming raffle tickets and supporting our Legion. I was their President from 1986 - 1990 and I was honoured to get to know them all. I also had the honour of a term of Presidency for our Legion in 2017. Presently, I enjoy catering for the Legion with the help of so many great people. It helps us raise funds to carry on being an active Branch.

Anyone can become a Legion Member. I just happened to have a Dad who was a Veteran, but our Legion and many others do so much. Our Poppy Drive is one of our biggest fundraisers. We are regulated as to how we can spend these funds. The money raised goes to care facilities, hospitals and the equipment, Stars Air Ambulance, shelter and or care for War Veterans. Our Legion has always been generous to youth’s sports requests for equipment or uniforms. We have scholarship bursaries for postsecondary education.”

For Canada, the Second World War officially began on September 10, 1939, with a declaration of war against Germany. This occurred following the declaration of war made

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American military officials discussed dropping a third atomic bomb on Japan, with Tokyo the target on August 19th, 1945, but President Harry S. Truman ordered no more to be dropped without his direct approval.

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

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Vegreville’s Wally Tobin is a Veteran and member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39. Wally was born in Sydney Nova Scotia.

Wally’s decision to serve was influenced by family history. “I decided to join the Canadian Armed Forces because my uncle that raised me served in World War II. I had other uncles that went to Vietnam. One passed away in Vietnam and got a Silver Star from the Americans because he joined their armed forces. As well, my grandfather served in World War I. So, I thought that I wanted to serve too and at 17, I went into the army because it was a tradition in my family.

I did my basic training in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia in 1980 and once this was done I went to Chilliwack, British Columbia where I did my QL3 training which is the basis qualification to be a Combat Engineer. Then I got posted to 1 Combat Engineer Regiment which was also in Chilliwack and was a regular unit.

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because people die in wars. It is never the people who pick the fights who fight. It is the people underneath the people with the power who have to do all the fighting and they are the ones who die.

Anyone who likes war has a problem.

I think we could avoid war by instead of having the government do all the talking, we should just have every day people get together. Have a bunch of mothers there and they could say if we do this, you will have a bunch of your sons and daughters dying. If we all minded our own business, I think we would be okay.”

When asked how he believes the Government and people could better support veterans, Wally replied, “There is a place in Caroline, Alberta that is called Calgary Veterans Services Society (CVSS). It is called the Clearwater Retreat which Medals Wally earned during his service in the Canadian Armed Forces is set up for veterans and first responders. When from L-R: SSM Pakistan, peace keeping medal, Kuwait/Iraq medal and you go there, they have cabins that are made for Canada decoration medal.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo) single people and little families and all the work is done through volunteering and donations. along the Khyber Pass. We worked at a place called People stay for free. There is a kitchen there where all Nangarhar Province which was closer to the the food is provided by the Veterans Food Bank of Afghanistan border. My title at that point in my career Alberta and you don’t pay for that. It is set up really was Sergeant (SGT). We trained civilians (the people basic and low key for people with Post Traumatic Stress from Afghanistan) to clear the landmines and booby Disorder (PTSD). Because of my PTSD, I get severe traps that the Russians left. We had to show them how anxiety and severe panic attacks and I can’t be in to set things up and take them down without killing crowds. People can volunteer at this food bank or go to themselves. After six months, I came back to Canada the homes with the elderly that have veterans in them and they sent me down to Fort Ord, California on a one and spend time with them. Acknowledge them and say month training exercise. We came back and two weeks thank you for their service.” later we were landing in Kuwait City under all the oil fires and stuff that the Iraqis have left when they were leaving. Our job was to set up the demilitarized zone (DMZ) where no one was allowed to travel. Then we had to clear the landmines that were over there and had to take bodies and body parts out. In Iraq itself, we took people out of minefields. I was 10 months over there and then I came back to my unit.

The following three and a half years I worked as an Engineer School instructor.

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The Poppy. To Honour and Remember The Poppy is a powerful symbol of Remembrance.

From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign, raising funds to support Veterans and their families in need. We invite everyone across the country to show their recognition by proudly wearing this symbol of Remembrance.

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“In Flanders Fields” is a poem written during the First World War by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae after he presided over the funeral of a friend and fellow soldier. So many years later, his poem continues to poignantly express the tragedy of the losses of war. So many years later, his poem continues to poignantly express the tragedy of the losses of war, and the importance of carrying on their memories.

Wear a Poppy to honour and remember Canada’s Veterans.

How to wear your Poppy The Legion’s lapel Poppy is a sacred symbol of Remembrance and should not be affixed with a pin that obstructs the Poppy. The Poppy should be worn on the left side, over the heart.

When to wear your Poppy The lapel Poppy should be worn during the Remembrance period, from the last Friday in October until November 11. The Legion encourages the wearing of Poppies at funerals of Veterans, and for any commemorative event such as a memorial service, or the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

How to remove a Poppy When a Poppy is removed, it should be stored appropriately, or disposed of respectfully. We encourage anyone who finds a Poppy that has fallen to the ground to pick it up, brush it off, wear it or dispose of it with respect.

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

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Every year, The Royal Canadian Legion conducts the Poppy Campaign, along with thousands of our members who volunteer from coast to coast to coast, to raise funds in support of Veterans and their families. Poppies are distributed freely, but your generous donations are invaluable and welcome.

The History of the Poppy

Napoleonic Wars The significance of the Poppy can be traced back to the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century, over 110 years before being adopted in Canada. Records from that time indicate that thick Poppies grew over the graves of soldiers in Flanders, France. Fields that had been barren before battle exploded with the blood-red flowers after the fighting ended.

First World War The person who first introduced the Poppy to Canada and the Commonwealth was Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae of Guelph, Ontario, a Canadian Medical Officer during the First World War. John McCrae penned the Poem “In Flanders Fields” on a scrap of paper in May 1915 on the day following the death of a fellow soldier. Little did he know then that those

13 lines would become enshrined in the hearts and minds of all who would wear them. McCrae’s poem was published in Punch Magazine in December of that same year.

1921 The idea for the Remembrance Poppy was imagined by Madame Anna Guérin of France. She was inspired by John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.”

Anna had originally founded a charity to help rebuild regions of France after the First World War, and created poppies made of fabric to raise funds. Later, Anna presented her concept to France’s allies, including the precursor to The Royal Canadian Legion, The Great War Veterans Association. The idea was considered at a meeting in Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay) and was adopted on July 6, 1921.

Today The Poppy is worn each year during the Remembrance period to honour Canada’s Fallen. The Legion also encourages the wearing of a Poppy for the funeral of a Veteran and for any commemorative event honouring Fallen Veterans. Thanks to the millions of Canadians who wear the Legion’s lapel Poppy each November, the little red flower has never died, and the memories of those who fell in battle remain strong.

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When the News Advertiser asked citizens how they thought we should honour veterans, we received the following responses.

Val Andres said, “Besides honouring them November 11, we should honour them every day, if they didn’t fight for our freedom and rights we wouldn’t be able to have the life we do now. Back then they took pride in our country.”

Mary Frances McCauley-Forrester mentioned, “I am a veteran’s daughter, my father always said he served so Canadians can live free and be their authentic selves! So I’d say I honour my father and his legacy by living my true authentic self and never judging others for living their lives differently than mine.”

“Wear a poppy and help someone that needs it in name of all who lost lives,” were the words of Cynthia Grouette Lindermann.

Kim Dimmock stated, “Get them off the streets and give them what they need to live. They have already given enough.”

“The best way would be to remove the party who said that veterans asking for a proper pension are asking more than we can give....... while we blow money on literally anything and everything else that is less important,” Bryan Maynard expressed.

Suzanne Baumeister commented, “I think they should get a month (or more) not just a day. People who fought and died for our country are far more deserving than others in my opinion.”

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by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae May 3, 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark 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.

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If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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