Vegreville News Advertiser - November 16, 2022

November 7

01:00 – Call from Mundare fire to request assistance due to a possible gas leak. Members attended and conducted traffic and pedestrian management.

11:00 – Call from Mundare fire to assist while they attended a call for a structure fire. Members attended and conducted traffic and pedestrian management.

18:30 & 18:50 – Two calls to assist with semi truck rollovers on Hwy 16 westbound, west of Vegreville. Members attended assisted with scene management, shutting down part of the highway. No injuries were reported.

10:59 – Report of a bicycle on the Highway, (near Hwy 16 and RR 143). Members conducted patrols which turned up negative.

November 8

19:00 – Traffic enforcement in the Vegreville area by members resulting in tickets for failing to obey traffic control device and erratic driving.

November 9

08:52 – Report of wheels being stolen off of a truck while parked at a residence in Vegreville. The Dodge Ram was parked in the driveway and in the morning the owner found it on blocks with the wheels removed and the lug nuts laying on the ground. Under investigation.

13:33 – Owner indicated that he left his keys in the truck with it running in Mundare. When he returned from inside the residence, the truck, a silver 2007 GMC Sierra with attached flat deck trailer loaded with a 2008 328 John Deere Skid steer were gone. Under investigation.

15:30 – Report of theft of a trailer from a residence in Vegreville. The trailer was parked and locked beside the home. CCTV shows a white truck with a flat deck and two occupants drive up to the trailer, proceed to break off the hitch lock and then hook up and drive away. Under investigation.

16:35 – Complaint received regarding a reckless driver in Vegreville where the driver of the vehicle almost hit a pedestrian. A license plate was obtained, and a statement provided. Members will be following up with the registered owner to discuss the matter. Charges may follow.

November 10

14:42 – Report of a “Romance Scam” where the reporting party indicated they were in a relationship which started in 2021 over Instagram. During the period of time numerous money transfers were sent resulting in a substantial amount of money being lost. This is a global investigation involving the RCMP, US and UK officials.

November 11

10:50 – Call received by a client in Vegreville requesting RCMP assistance to move their belongings, (a bed, nightstand and oxygen tanks) from their apartment. Members advised the client that they did not offer moving services as part

conducted a traffic stop and subsequently provided a ticket to the 36-year-old male driver from Vegreville for Following at an Unsafe distance carrying a voluntary penalty of $243.

11:46 – Multiple calls about a black truck with a camper travelling eastbound in the wrong lane on Hwy 16 east of Ranfurly. The call was forwarded to the Vermilion RCMP detachment for possible intercept.

November 13

12:13 – Four separate reports of vehicle collisions with animals. One involved a moose vs a Toyota Avalon on Hwy 16 near Lavoy. Fortunately, the occupants only suffered minor injuries involving cuts from broken glass.

17:31 - Report of a fuel line being cut. The client noticed this while filling up with fuel and advised they were going to drive the vehicle home. Reporting for information should other reports come in.

22:09 – While on patrol, members pulled over a suspicious vehicle in Vegreville. Investigation revealed that the 50-year-old male driver was unable to produce a financial responsibility card, (proof of insurance). A ticket was issued carrying a VP $324.

During the week there were 66 calls for service made in total including: 3 false alarm, 0 false 911s, 10 animal strikes, 7 wellbeing checks, 4 relationship violence, 8 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 6 tickets from traffic enforcement.

of their mandate.

15:10 – Report of a break in to a home in the rural Vegreville area. The unoccupied residence was entered and a quantity copper wire and pipes were stolen from within the walls and floors. Under investigation.

November 12

00:51 – While on patrol, members noted

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

Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

RCMP files from November 7 - 13 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

a white Dodge Ram following another vehicle at an unsafe distance. Members

Government of Alberta announces Supports for Ukrainian Students

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk stood alongside Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange as they announced the Government of Alberta will be contributing $12.3 million in funding for Ukrainian students.

The announcement came on Nov. 14 and was held at St. Nicholas School in Sherwood Park. Schools identified more than 2,200 registered students as Ukrainian evacuees in September.

“Elk Island Catholic Schools, (EICS) has welcomed over 40 Ukrainian national students into our schools in Sherwood Park/ Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, Camrose and Vegreville since September. We are pleased to hear that there will be additional funding to support Ukrainian students in our schools and across the province. We are very proud of our schools, staff, parishes and greater community for welcoming families from Ukraine and helping them feel at home here. Our communities have been enriched by the opportunity to support these brave and resilient families in their time of need,” stated EICS Chair Le-Ann Ewaskiw.

Before Premier Smith took the podium, Armstrong-Homeniuk took a minute to thank the board of trustees and staff from EICS. “The work that you do supporting students is very much appreciated.”

Smith said, “This new funding will help each new student from Ukraine receive

the supports they need to be successful in their studies.”

Funds will go towards language, social and educational supports for the new students. Armstrong-Homeniuk added, “The supports are actually targeted for the Ukrainian children and they will be extremely helpful in getting into the school system here and it will provide the supports that they need to be lifelong learners.”

According to EICS there are a total of five students enrolled in school in Vegreville. A total of $5,500 per student will be allocated to Ukrainian students to provide language, social and emotional supports. Throughout the province, Ukrainian students are attending 612 schools in 58 school authorities.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said the targeted supports can be used for a number of things. She pointed out that, “All of the dollars will be disbursed to the school authorities to the school boards and they’re in the best position to make those kinds of decisions for their actual schools and their students. Again, it’s too reinforce and support language development as well as perhaps individual staff members that are required as well as different programming that might be required. It’s there for all those things. And we also know that some of our children are suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues as a result of the war. We want to make sure those supports are there for those kids as well.”

Colin & Barbara’s share: $9,325✽

This is Colin and Barbara. In 2021, they got a $9,325 profit shares return, which they invested in their 2000acre grain and cattle operation – land that Colin’s great grandfather homesteaded in 1905. Colin grew up on this farm. Though they’re not ready to be ‘town-people,’ the couple is looking to slow down a little. They’re making the move to a smaller farm – land that’s been in Barbara’s family for 106 years. Between them, that’s nearly 223 years of family farming history in their area. Talk about investing in deep community roots. whatsyourshare.ca

Real people. Real results.

ATLAS

CARBON STORAGE HUB

POWERING CCS

You’re invited to attend an Open House for the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub.

The Atlas Carbon Storage Hub is proposed to capture CO2 from Shell Scotford operations as well as from the operations of our partners, Suncor and ATCO, and from other third-party industry who are interested in reducing their carbon emissions.

The CO2 would be permanently stored underground under areas of Lamont County, Minburn County, and Beaver County.

Please join us for an informal, come-and-go open house to learn more about the project, meet the team, ask us questions, and provide us with feedback as we develop the project.

OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

Vegreville

Monday, November 21, 2022 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Social Centre 4802 47A Street, Vegreville

Mundare Tuesday, November 22, 2022 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mundare Recreation Centre 5116 50 Ave., Mundare

A buffet dinner will be provided. For any questions, please contact: Janine King Community Relations Advisor 780 992 2153 Janine.King@shell.com

Consequence Free Zone

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

It sounds the makings of a script. In this case a Hollywood script based on a group of untouchables. The main characters a mixed bunch. Some are born of privilege and others at least portray themselves as being on the side of the “working class.” There is lots of drama, there are rivalries and even more than a little scandal.

I’ve seen some movie trailers and shows with similar themes. Most of them depict organized crime or dictatorships where rules to not apply. In our production we have an eclectic band of characters. There is of course the man with all the power. There are his various sidekicks and “yes” people, some of whom have questionable pasts and others who he has kicked to the curb or tossed under the bus for personal gain or the “greater good”. There is plenty of scandal with assorted bouts of crying, denial and begging for forgiveness while promising to do better. The opposition can seem bumbling at times but puts in the effort just the same, even if there seems to be a different leader at the helm every few years. Then of course there’s the shadowy figure, (ok, not so shadowy) who lacks formal power but steers those WITH power to do his bidding, (at least a little.)

One might think this was the Game of Thrones or a classic mobster movie, but alas it is not. It is the sorry state of federal

politics in Canada and those elected to the lower house. The House of Commons of Canada. Only there will you hear an elected official making and estimated $162,574 to $575,483 with a net worth of over $5 million getting in touch with the common folk about cancelling her Disney+ subscription to save money during these tough times.

As entertaining (and nauseating) as that is, it’s old news now. This week, there is more to talk about, but we can be sure, there will be nothing more than talk. Because if you are in the federal government, there are few consequences to your actions. The natural consequence of being in federal politics is a few uncomfortable social media moments and a platinum pension. Beyond that, do what you will.

Monday during the Public Order Emergency Commission hearings, (scheduled out to Nov 25), evidence was provided by director of CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) David Vigneault, indicating that the “Freedom Convoy” protests ‘at no time’ posed a threat to Canada’s security and that there were no signs of foreign interference.

During cross examination, Rob Stewart, Deputy Minister of Public Safety was pressed on the fact that no one in the RCMP, CSIS or the federal government intelligence system indicated that the threshold of a national threat was met. His response… “They weren’t asked.” This sounds like a simple matter of asking for forgiveness being easier than asking for permission.

We will see what comes next, but looking back at things like SNC Lavalin, brown face, the We Charity, an Aga Khan island vacation…(there’s not enough ink to complete the list), when Nov. 25 comes and goes, it is hard to imagine anything will be done. Our government can trample on the rights of citizens with no recourse.

Now, a story broken by Global News tells the tale of new concerns in the ranks of federal politicians. PM Trudeau has been warned that at least 11 federal candidates running in the 2019 election were targeted by China. CSIS indicates that efforts allegedly involved a number of tactics including payments to candidates affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, (CCP) placing agents in the offices of MPs and campaigns to punish Canadian politicians not friendly to China’s interests. Circumstantial evidence of the latter has already been observed.

CSIS confirmed it has identified the PRC’s foreign interference in Canada, which can include covert funding to influence election outcomes. The full list of interference by China is long and worth of its own screenplay. It is worth reading if you want all the details.

Sources for Global news say that the CSIS intelligence warnings were provided to Trudeau. If this is in fact true, it begs the question of our PM who is so fond of China…why hasn’t the government made this public and why haven’t they brought forth legislation to counter such threats? Previous attempts at legislation in the form of a private members bill did not become law.

We must ask ourselves. Is this the best we have to offer? Do Canadian’s want, (and deserve) federal politicians operating in a consequence free zone? If democracy works, perhaps we do. If democracy REALLY works, maybe, just maybe, we can demand better and do something about it. Unfortunately, we have seen this movie before, so don’t hold your breath.

Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

Name: Angelik Edurain

Branch

“We give our members a portion of our profits on this day because we are member owned. Profit share is with any investments or borrowings. We have a separate account which we call the Common Share Account and whatever interest paid or interest earned 25 percent of that goes into the members’ Common Share Account and every year we give out 10 percent of what is being held in that account. Also, we give them

Prosperity Park Taking Shape

Crews working in Prosperity Park on Nov. 10.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Construction in Vegreville’s industrial park is continuing to shape. Work has been underway for well over six months and much progress has been made in preparing and developing lots in the 17.2acre site.

On Oct. 18 town council discussed future pricing in closed session at the Oct.

18 legislative committee meeting and at the Oct. 24 regular meeting council approved initial lot prices.

Councillor Len Bullock made the motion to approve the initial sale price for the Prosperity Industrial Park lots at $50,000 per acre. Bullock said, “This pricing makes us very competitive in the real estate market for this type of property.”

Mayor Tim MacPhee told council, “So,

everybody understands, this is the first offering at this price. As land sells and people start showing up on site the price will probably have to start going up.”

Bullock’s motion was passed unanimously by council.

refreshments to show our appreciation to them.

Just being a part of our community means a lot to VISION Credit Union and holding these types of celebrations by celebrating their successes with giving back to our members,” Kelly explained.

Customers gave their opinions of this bank. Trudy Borzel said she would definitely give it a thumbs up as the staff gives really good service. Gerry Rokos said the Credit Union is very good because the staff care and are very helpful.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Members of Vegreville Branch of VISION Credit Union found out what their profit share was on November 4 at the Members Appreciation Day.

Manager Liz Kelly said VISION Credit Union holds a Profit Sharing Members Appreciation Day annually.

Some of the VISION team members from L-R: Val Kuzmic, Jennifer Young, Liz Kelly, Trisha Hardy, Courtney Pachla. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

90 Years Ago – November 16, 1932

An enthusiastic number of hockey fans, players and others gathered in the Chamber of Commerce room on Wednesday evening, where the pros and cons of Vegreville hockey were thoroughly talked over. Only one team will be formed in Vegreville this year to be known as the A.M.R.’s though the team will be made up of any hockey talent in the town.

The great organization of Fidae, composed of approximately 8,000,000 soldiers of the World War, declared at a convention recently held in Warsaw, they want peace.

Another elevator has recently been erected at Two Hills, bringing the number up to six. The crew that built it enjoyed the advantage of Mr. Fife’s advice and superintendence, which was voluntarily and voluminously given.

Mr. Molofy, of Two Hills, our esteemed vendor of steaks and sausages, has beaten his cleaver into a ploughshare and is retiring, as is perhaps meet at his age. Hi establishment has been taken over by Mr. Milner, once of Vegreville, who has opened a butcher shop and grocery store.

Principal Hayhurst of the Vegreville high school was elected president of the Edmonton District High School Teachers’ Association at the convention held in Edmonton last week.

75 Years Ago – November 19, 1947

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McParland formerly of Lavoy and now of Daysland, ran into no end of hard luck last Saturday morning when their restaurant at Daysland was destroyed completely by fire, from causes unstated. They had a narrow escape from the burning building and had to leave behind them practically all their clothing; also whatever money they had in cash drawer in the restaurant.

On Monday, Mr. Hallett, in business in Vegreville for several years under the name of the Alberta Meat Market, (across from the Prince Edward Hotel), packed up his stock and equipment and headed for Holden, where he will presumably continue in the same line of business. Mr. Hallett is quite competent and reliable in his line and his customers here will miss his services.

A group of 863 workers, most of them young men headed for heavy work in various parks of the Dominion, will leave displaced persons camps in Germany headed for Canada.

Fox farming began in 1894 on Prince Edward Island. There are 2,796 languages in the world.

50 Years Ago – November 16, 1972

Recently thirty Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate from all parts of Canada assembled together to honor a dedicated and devoted citizen and friend, Dr. and Mrs. H.C. Strilchuk, M.D. of Mundare. Dr. N.C. Strilchuk has served the community of Mundare and the Mary Immaculate Hospital of Mundare for the past 45 years. His untiring efforts, constant availability, vigilant care and concern for his patients were always uppermost on his list of priorities. Sister Apolonia presented Dr. Strilchuk with a beautifully engraved scroll plaque on his retirement.

Mrs. Don Mazankowski, representing the Government of Canada on behalf of her husband Don Mazankowski, M.P. and Bill Luhoway representing the Government of the Province of Alberta, laid wreaths at the foot of the Cenotaph. The Guard of Honor of the day was made up of members of the Vegreville Cadet Corps.

Mrs. Gladys Lisoway presented the Vegreville Ladies Auxiliary Bursary to Miss Devra Drysdale at the Remembrance Day Services. Devra is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Drysdale of Vegreville and is presently a student at the University of Alberta.

Leave Sunday, November 26th open to come and take part in the laughter and excitement of the Harlem Clowns in the V.C.H.S. gym.

25 Years Ago – November 17, 1997

Excavation and the laying of utilities is underway on Vegreville’s first new subdivision in 20 years. The yet unnamed development is in the town’s south end and is being constructed by a local firm, Alberta Homes Construction Ltd.

Quilts 2 Bee held its official grand opening last Saturday in Mundare when Mundare town Councillor Alex Bendera cut the ribbon with owners Louise Kitt and Marilyn Mandiuk present and holding the ribbon.

Brother’s Countrywide Home Furnishings plans to open its doors today. The new store is in a brand new building on Highway 16A and 60th Street.

Katherine Medynski will celebrate her 100th birthday later this year. She was born December 12, 1897 in London, England and came to the area many years ago.

Kevin Moore was the lucky winner of the trip to Las Vegas during last week’s Moonlight Madness promotion. He submitted the winning entry at General Watch and Clock. Wendy Hopper of General Watch and Clock, Loretta Harsulla of Royal Travel and Craig Horon presented the prize.

Helen Christiensen is the new coordinator for the County of Minburn Adult Learning Council and Michelle Robichaud is the new employment councillor at the Employment and Business Resource Centre in Vegreville.

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. A maximum of 150 words is preferred. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Consumers Will Foot the Bill for Trudeau’s Digital Services Tax

tal

tax: It overestimates

Earlier this year, the federal government announced its intention to add one more tax onto the pile already being paid by taxpayers, this one on digital services.

This new tax would be a three per cent levy on the total revenues of companies in the online services field. This means social media, online sales, online advertising, etc.

Behind the high-minded slogans about “fair shares” and “making multinationals pay” hide two other facts: that it is once again, as always, taxpayers who will foot the bill and that the hoped-for benefits will likely not materialize.

In introducing this tax, the Trudeau government took its inspiration from France, which adopted just such a three per cent tax on digital services in 2019.

The predictable result in France was a direct increase of two to three percent in the prices paid by consumers of these services, depending on the company. Instead of affecting their profits, these companies simply passed the bill along to their clients.

In Canada, such an increase would cost consumers several billion dollars – up to $3.3 billion a year, at a time when they are already facing seven per cent inflation, a level not seen for decades.

These price increases, which every one of us would pay, would far outstrip the $3.4 billion in revenue that the government expects to collect through such a tax over five years.

And that’s if the gains materialize. The French government, for example, estimated that it would collect 400 million euros. Instead, it collected 277 million euros, or 30.75 per cent less than initially projected.

That’s the biggest problem with the digi-

We also need to consider the tax’s impact on Canadian companies. In 2021, they brought in $398 billion thanks to online sales, according to Statistics Canada. This same study found that one in five wants to permanently increase its online sales capacity after the pandemic.

Adding a new tax on revenues from online sales would therefore affect a large proportion of Canadian companies.

The government proposes imposing this tax on all companies with domestic revenues of $20 million from online sales. This threshold is lower than it might seem, considering that large Canadian companies declared an average of $79 million in revenues from online sales. This gives a good idea of the scope of this tax.

If it’s adopted, many of our most successful companies would thus be overtaxed, which is to say penalized for having dared to innovate and improve access to their businesses. This is precisely what happened in France.

Yet there’s no reason to adopt this tax. Currently, the proposed threshold of the global minimum tax agreement is 15 per cent. Over the past 10 years, large digital companies (Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple) have paid a tax rate of 24 percent on average.

It should come as no surprise that they actively support this agreement since they already pay more than the proposed minimum threshold!

When you scratch beneath the surface of slogans like “fair share” and “make the multinationals pay,” it becomes clear that it’s just a roundabout way of increasing the taxpayer burden.

Federal government spin doctors can dress it up all they want, but at the end of the day, consumers always end up paying these taxes. Don’t you pay enough already?

Olivier Rancourt is an Economist at the Montreal Economic Institute.

- Richard Kluger -

Olivier Rancourt Montreal Economic Institute

services

the gains for the government and underestimates the costs consumers will have to pay.

Every time a newspaper dies, even a bad one, the country moves a little closer to authoritarianism...

Ryley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 Hosts Remembrance Day Community Service

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

A crowd gathered near the cenotaph outside of the Ryley Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 shortly after Noon on Nov. 11 to pay respects to the veterans, past and present and current members of the armed forces who have and continue to serve Canada.

A total of 32 wreaths were deposited on behalf of community groups and businesses. Sgt-at-Arms Doug Harbak laid a wreath on behalf of peacekeepers. Harbak was raised and went to school in Ryley and he returns to the community for the Remembrance Day service every year.

He served in the Canadian army as a vehicle technician for more than 30 years. He recalled his regiment receiving a special award from Prince Charles. He was stationed in several different countries during his time in service and was honoured to have served his country.

Harbak organized the procession as participants marched to the Ryley Community Centre for the indoor service. O Canada, Last Post, Two Minutes of Silence, Act of Remembrance, In Flanders Fields took place before Pastor Mark Bueckert of the Good News Community Church delivered his special message.

Bueckert’s message surrounded service, honouring the veterans who have served and armed forces men and women who continue to serve. He recalled the time when his friend Dave, also a hockey dad and member of the Canadian Armed Forces, came up with the idea for members of the Holden Oilers to wear a poppy before warm up the day before Remembrance Day about a decade ago.

“We had a moment and stopped to remember the armed forces. What is interesting about the story is a couple of days before the game Dave transferred to Ontario and he wasn’t even there as he had to complete some training. But it got a lot of attention and got me wondering if we still do these kinds of things?

Are we still remembering armed forces? This weekend we have parents driving kids around country going to games, with no fear of what might happen.” He said there is no fear of threats or peace disrupted, but sadly, that’s not the same for everybody. Not all kids have that

opportunity.

He encouraged youth and other people to continue to honour veterans, members of the armed forces and people in their

lives by “putting others ahead of ourselves in our everyday lives. By serving, by giving, by contributing beyond just community.”

Have A ChristmHomemade as

Send us your most treasured Christmas recipes, Christmas crafts or Kid's projects for all our readers to enjoy in The Vegreville News Advertiser Annual

"Magical

Moments Christmas Book"

Mail to: "Magical Moments" c/o VNA P.O. Box 810 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R9

Fax: 780-632-7981

E-mail: Christmas@newsadvertiser com Or drop in at 5110 - 50 Street

Ryley cenotaph. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Beaver Emergency Services Commission representative. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Plaque in front of elm tree. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Boian Ladies Club

Submitted

On the 23rd of May 1936, an extraordinary general meeting of the Sisters of Boian Church was called by Chairman, Reverend Father Vasile Cohan. The group chose to be called the Sisters of the Orthodox Church of Boian with Reverend Father Cohen explaining the importance of uniting the “sisters” of the Church to set an example for their children in a religious upbringing.

The first ladies club board in 1936: President Veronica Toma, Vice President

Raveta Toma, Treasurer Ann Porozni, Secretary Helen Svekla, Controllers Maria Toma, Reveca Chella, Elizabeth Cohan, Chairman Reverend Father Vasile Cohon.

Past Presidents (1936-present): Veronica Toma, Anne Porozni, Mrs. M. Soprovich, Jean Romanko, Ann Mascaluk, Helen Svekla, Katie Toma, Mary Cucheran, Pearl Hauca, Sandra Porozni, Georgina Hauca, Linda Hutsceal, Janet Bezovie, Debbie Bezovie, (current President).

On March 11, 1988, when they registered with the Alberta Societies Act, making the club a nonprofit organization, the Sisters of the Orthodox Church of Boian changed their name to the Boian Ladies Club.

Though the early years were not easy, hard work, perseverance and commitment to one’s church remained a priority. For 86 years, individual members were dedicated to making time to do whatever had to be done for the Church, the priest, club, and later Boin Hall. Catering for baptisms, weddings, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, funerals, and memorials

have kept the ladies busy since 1936, with this vital catering/ hall community service still accessed today!

We are proud that the ladies club is well known for their outstanding food in Boian Hall which has had numerous renovations, improvements and upgrades initiated by the Ladies Club over the years.

In addition to catering, the Boian Ladies Club has an annual perogy supper each fall on the third Friday of October. Kindest appreciation to everyone who supported the October 21 perogy supper, which again was a resounding success! Gratitude to current head cook, Lillian Bezovie, who has donated and volunteered countless hours to the Boian Ladies Club over the past 50 plus years. To ensure tradition continues, Lillian has taught her granddaughter Jamie Lachance how to prepare and cook the traditional dishes that previous Boian Ladies Club mentors taught her!

On June 5, 2022, the Boian Ladies Club celebrated their 86th anniversary. Fourteen members and their spouses attended,

enjoying a dinner prepared by the ladies club, with spouses serving and cleaning up. President Debbie Bezovie coordinated a short program with an open mic, during which stories, history and tributes were delivered to remember and honour those past and present who contributed to the success and survival of the Boian Ladies Club.

Today, we have nineteen members with an executive and board of directors: Present Debbie Bezovie, Vice President Jamie Lachance, Secretary Cindy Kotelko, Treasurer Katerina Lutic, Directors Nettie Toma, Peggy Soprovich, Georgina Eccleston, Jocelyn Bezovie, and Celina Woloschuk. Our main goal, as it was in the beginning 86 years ago, is to support our Boian community and our church on the hill, St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church of Boian. With the help of our ladies and those yet to join us, we will continue for many years to serve our Church and community.

Newspaper clipping of original members.

(Boian Ladies Club/Submitted Photo)

Club members at anniversary celebration. (Boian Ladies Club/Submitted Photo)

to Fuel the Future

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

This week, I was pleased to join Energy Minister Pete Guthrie at the NAIT campus to announce that the Government of Alberta is awarding more than $161 million in funding through the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP) to grow Alberta’s Hydrogen sector. This funding will be going towards Air Products’ blue hydrogen facility, which will be Canada’s first major clean hydrogen facility. Hydrogen is one of the most promising and fast-growing low-carbon energy sources today. Alberta is already the largest hydrogen producer in Canada, and this project will help position Alberta as a leading producer of hydrogen in the world for decades to come. The facility, being built in the Industrial Heartland, and is expected to create 2,500 construction jobs, as well as 30 permanent jobs once operational. Upon completion in late 2024, the facility

will produce over 165 million standard cubic feet of hydrogen daily.

Alberta’s Government is also committed to ensuring the safety of our firefighters, and all Albertans. This week, Municipal Affairs Minister Rebecca Schulz announced the reinstatement of fire services training grants, to help fire department across the province better protect their firefighters and their communities. A total of $500,000 per year will be made available in grants, to ensure that fire services personnel, including firefighters, can develop the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe and best protect Albertans. A wide range of eligible costs means that fire services will be able to use grant money in the ways they see best to serve their firefighters’ and communities’ unique and specific needs.

Also, this week, the President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, Travis Toews, announced

that consultations are open on Budget 2023. Alberta has continued to lead the country in economic growth, and Budget 2023 will ensure that the Alberta economy continues to see high levels of investment, job creation, and diversification.

Budget 2023 will also address the important concerns around affordability and health care that have become more pressing in recent months. Albertans can share their views and ideas for the next budget by filling out an online survey, and by joining telephone town halls with Minister Toews. Businesses, municipalities, industry associations, community organizations and other groups can send budget submissions through an online portal on behalf of their organizations.

Guthrie Municipal training province

Hydrogen Facility. (Stock Photo)

Improved traction

what

The main reason to install winter tires is to ensure your vehicle has sufficient traction in cold weather. When temperatures drop below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber on both summer and all-season tires harden and lose their ability to adequately grip the road. Winter tires, however, have a rubber compound that remains flexible even at -40 degrees Celsius, thereby ensuring adequate traction in frosty weather.

In addition, winter tires have deeper tread than summer tires. This design feature shortens braking distance in cold weather by up to 25 per cent.

Criteria to consider

If you’re in the market for new winter tires, look for the three-peaked mountain and snowflake symbol on the sidewall. This certifies that the tires are approved for wintry conditions.

Alternatively, you may want to buy used winter tires. If you do, ensure the tread depth is at least 4.8 millimetres and the manufacture date is less than six years from

the current date. An automotive specialist can recommend the right type and size for your vehicle.

Possible consequences

If you fail to use winter tires when driving in snowy and icy conditions, you can lose control of your vehicle. This will jeopardize the safety of everyone on the road, including you. Moreover, if you get in a crash and winter tires could have helped prevent the mishap, your insurance claim may be denied.

Do you need new winter tires to get through the upcoming season? If so, consult a specialist to purchase a set and leave the installation to the experts.

Did You Know?

Although winter tires are strongly recommended for all Canadian drivers, only Quebec and British Columbia require you to install them by law.

In Manitoba, car owners can receive a low-interest loan from the government to purchase qualifying winter tires. Residents in all provinces can typically receive financing directly from the retailer.

Citizens Offer Road Safety Tips

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

When I asked people their opinions on what road safety tips they feel drivers should follow, I received the following suggestions.

Chelsea Marie Hoffman said, “When you’re stopped to allow someone to cross the street. Please wait until they are fully across before proceeding. My daughter and I cross at the cross walk by Hi-Way Registry frequently and some days barely make it half way before the cars are speeding through. Also, a cross walk behind Co-op that leads to the path behind No Frills. Such a great walking path but they should really have a marked cross walk.”

Nicole Yarochuk stated, “Stop signs aren’t a suggestion.”

Brenda Spencer mentioned, “Drive the posted speed limit. There is no reason to drive 30 km/hr. in a 50 km/hr. zone.”

Brittnay Martiniuk commented, “Drive the posted speed limit. There is no reason to drive 30 km/hr. in a 50 km/hr. zone.”

Linds D Robinson said, “I’ve had issues with people turning left at the post office corner in Vegreville - (from 50 st on to 50 ave). People have cut me off as I’m crossing.”

Emili Daniels made the suggestion to have RCMP sit at construction sites to force people to follow speed limit. “I was actually hit in a construction zone because I was following the speed limit. Person behind me decided to try and speed up to get me to go faster. Or even sitting by the one sign by St. Martin’s Catholic School a little more. People still continue to blow the sign especially elderly.”

Shella Antonchuk said, “People use your signal light. So many people don’t use them at all and it’s not hard to use your signal light. But then there are

Are you an experienced driver?

Here are a few questions to put your know-how to the test.

1. When driving, what should you do if you pass a vehicle on a dimly lit road at night?

A. Turn on your high beams

B. Turn on your low beams

C. Turn on your headlights

2. How can you prevent your car from skidding when driving over icy patches of road?

A. Brake firmly

B. Pump the brakes

C. Gradually release the gas pedal

3. What should you do if your passengers are arguing or distracting you?

A. Honk the horn to get their attention

B. Turn up the radio so you can’t hear them

C. Pull over to the side of the road when it’s safe to do so

4. When can you drive in the left lane on a highway?

A. At any time

B. When passing another vehicle

C. Only if you’re alone on the road

5. What should you never do when another vehicle is passing you?

A. Slow down

B. Maintain your speed

C. Accelerate

6. What should you do if your passenger laughs at you for driving slowly?

A. Laugh it off and maintain your speed

B. Call them a fool

C. Drive faster so they stop laughing

7. How can you avoid being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night?

A. Look at the curb on the right side of the road

B. Close your eyes momentarily

C. Quickly blink several times

1-B, 2-C, 3-C, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-A

Answers

people who leave them on. But there are less people who don’t use them than there are people who leave them on. And how about the lights at the crosswalk by Tim Horton’s in Vegreville. Everyone is turning from the lights to Tim’s. They always think they have the right of way because they have to get their coffee. I have had so many people turn in front of me when I was going straight. Everywhere in that part of the area is bad to drive in.”

Lana Syms said, “I leave a safe space between me and the car in front of me. Others are always slipping into that safe zone. So maddening.”

Kristen Thorne said, “Stop going through crosswalks. Also, please don’t park in handicap parking spot if you’re not handicap.”

Patricia Toma said, “There needs to be more four way stops on busier intersections. Would slow the speeders down a bit. Nothing wrong with speed bumps either. If you want to keep your vehicle intact- you slow down.”

Georgina Frankiw mentioned, “Take your time, and do not rush even if you have the right of way you still have to watch the other driver.”

Angel Campbell said, “The library and school intersection should have lights at the very least like the ones across from the Hi-Way Registry. I watch kids sometimes wait there while 10 cars go by. Plus it would guide the little children a little better when they are on their bikes by them having to make judgement calls about when to cross the street. It’s by a school and it’s a busy road with many kids by it. There is a park nearby and constant traffic. There should be a light in that area.”

4 Tips for Safely Driving Through a Tunnel

If you need to drive through a tunnel, it’s best to exercise caution. To make sure you arrive at your destination safely, follow these tips.

1. Use the correct lane

You’re not allowed to change lanes while driving in a tunnel. Therefore, make sure you’re in the correct one before entering.

2. Turn on your low beams

Your headlights will help you see inside the dark tunnel and ensure you’re visible to other motorists.

3. Reduce your speed

It can take a second for your eyes to adjust to the low light when entering the tunnel and the glaring sun when exiting. Make sure you take it slow and always respect the speed limit.

4. Know the dimensions of your vehicle

Tunnels have different levels of clearance. Consequently, you should know the height of your vehicle, especially if you’re driving a motorhome or moving truck. Don’t forget to include the height of accessories like roof boxes and bike racks.

Finally, remember to never stop inside a tunnel unless there’s an emergency.

Vegreville 4-H Beef Club November Report

The Vegreville 4-H Beef Club held its second meeting of the year on Nov. 1. We had pizza and shared our Halloween experiences. Our weigh-in date was set and we will also tour the college farm this month.

On Nov. 6 we all met and weighed in our steers at the Kisilevich farm. We weighed 30 steers in total including stall mates. There will be 19 steers up for auction at Achievement Day May 29.

On November 8 we meet at Lakeland College for a tour of the farm. It was a chilly day but lots was learned. We started at the red barn where the students calve out about 130 head of cattle. Then we went to the new dairy barn. They milk about 120 cows there. The robot milker was pretty cool. The cows are trained to go in to it at least twice a day to get milked and fed pellets.

Our last stop was the Animal health building. April Warlow gave us a tour of the clinic. The students learn how to care, treat and do pre-ops on animals. Their cattle handling system was so clean it could be in a farm show.

We will be sorting toys at the Christmas Bureau on Dec. 13.

Holden 4-H Beef Club November Report

Weekly Crop Market Review

Our weigh in was Oct.23. We welcomed some new members into our club. We are planning our Christmas party in December. We look forward to seeing everyone at our functions and fundraisers throughout the coming year.

Nov.6 was our first meeting, where we held elections and our executives are: President Quinten Albrecht, Vice President Kate Albrecht, Secretary Zane Gunderson, Treasurer Jayden Chomik, District Representative Rhea Gunderson, Club Reporter Keely Chomik and Social Media Reporter Carter Chomik.

Cooper Axten and Matthew Mears Club Reporters

Club members during tour. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)

Club members on weigh-in day. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)

Keely Chomik

Club Reporter

Holden 4-H Beef Club 2022/23 year has started!

Club members. (Holden 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)

News Correspondent

November 11, 2022 marked the 104th Anniversary of the end of World War I. Hence, RCL Branch No. 39 presented their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in person to a crowd of around 180 on November 11 at Vegreville Social Centre.

Acting Branch Chaplain Rev. Pamela Milton emceed the event.

President for Legion Branch No. 39 Terry Kuzyk said the welcoming remarks. “Today as every year, we gather to remember the past conflicts and those that participated and returned or fell in battle. Today

we continue the tradition that has been continued for over 100 years since the First Great War.

Since then, our brave men and women have been involved in a number of wars and peacekeeping operations. Today, as every day, we are eternally grateful for the dedication for the preservation of our freedom.”

Diane Lydom presented greetings on behalf of MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, Tina Warawa read Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs’ message, County of Minburn Div. 7 Councillor Kevin Bentley offered greetings and Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee presented a message. All of their greetings

echoed the basic sentiment which Kuzyk presented of offering gratitude to all the people who served and their families.

Lieutenant for Canadian Arm Forces Kent Miller was the guest speaker where he presented, A Veteran’s Perspective. “You heard many stories about the courage of the generation of veterans that stood tall prior to us who have served. From what we see, the current serving members are carrying that legacy. So know that Canada Arm Forces will be prepared to step into those situation that need us. You will see that in whole with veterans’ response to floods, fires, response to the pandemic and you will see that overseas in terms of the current training mission that we have for those brave members of the Ukrainian Arm Forces that are fighting in the war aggression from Russia. These soldiers are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in which they defend Canada and Canada’s ideals around the nation.”

During the ceremony Ashton Sorochan and Tatianna Pichota were

Village of Chipman Hosts Remembrance Day Service

presented with the Bob and Jean Kelly Scholarship.

Rosanne Fortier

Around 100 people attended the Remembrance Day Service that was hosted by the Village of Chipman on Nov. 11. Attendees walked from the Chipman National Hall to the WWI monument before proceeding to Centennial Park for the outdoor service. (Chipman Chatter/Submitted Photo)

The wreaths that were laid out. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

L-R: RCL Branch No. 39 members from L-R: Ria Radcliffe, Terry Kuzyk and Susan Essery. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

HOMES FOR

Basement

LOST & FOUND

Missing female black & silver shihtzu from 52 Street to 57 Avenue, Ph: 780-603-4666.

FOUND - Pouch with Lottery Tickets. Owner can claim with ID at Vegreville News Advertiser.

MISC.

The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877539-0299.

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since1920. Consultaation, production, promo tion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorran-ceinfo.com/ads.

Safe Step. North America’s #1 Walkin tub. Comprehensive lifetime war ranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1600 off - lim ited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months!

Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

Put on your TV Ears & hear TV w/ unmatched clarity. TV Ears Original - originally $129.95 - now w/this special offer only $59.95 w/code MCB59! 1-888-805-0840.

PETS

Puppies for sale, American cocker spaniel pups for sale, $1000 and up, male and female, will hold until Christmas with deposit. Ph: 780632-3196

Border

TO GIVE AWAY

WANTED

Town of Two Hills Hosts Annual Fall Meeting

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The Town of Two Hills hosted its annu al fall meeting at the Two Hills Recreation Centre on Nov. 7.

Seeking this style of chair. Call Al at 780-717-5497.

Mayor Leonard Ewanishan welcomed attendees and introduced fellow council lors and members of administration. “I wish to welcome you all on this blustery day,” stated Ewanishan.

A total of 15 people were in attendance and heard first about the capital projects that were completed in 2022 and what capital projects are planned for 2023. In terms of roads, patching, crack filling and sealing were done in various locations as well as grading of some streets and work on back alleys. Paving projects included 45 Avenue and 52 Street to 54 Street and the east portion of the Centennial Hall parking lot. SB 90 project on 52 and 53 Avenue at 47 Street was completed.

Over 200 feet of sidewalks were replaced along 45 Avenue on the east side of 52 Street, 53 Avenue and on the southwest side of 49 Street. A concrete pad for the new heating and ventilation unit at Centennial Hall was completed. Four fur naces were demolished and a new energy efficient unit was installed in the facility.

As well, 300 feet of storm line was removed and replaced on Railway Avenue and 48 Street.

As far as proposed 2023 capital projects, those will be dependent on funds. The projects that have been identified include:

• Paving of 53 Avenue (Hillside Lodge), Main Street or 54 Street

• Dust abatement on 52 and 46 Avenue

• SB 90 oiling

• Storm sewer 52 Avenue or 49 Street north of 50 Avenue

• 1,000 feet of sidewalk replacement

Sorchan expressed her disappointment that Deputy Mayor Michael Tarkowski was not in attendance. Mayor Ewanishan said he had previously booked vacation time and members of council felt they would be able to answer questions in his absence.

Former Councillor Willy Babiuk wanted to know if a driver’s license is required to hold the Chief Administrative Officer, (CAO) position. Mayor Ewanishan didn’t think so, but said they would look into that for him.

Council was also asked if they were planning to fill the CAO position, and Ewanishan said they were looking to have a full-time permanent CAO and that interim CAO Ava Clark is currently enrolled in courses taken by CAO’s.

Pat Dehid, long-time resident and senior citizen, wanted to know why council was no longer live streaming its meetings. She said former CAO Gerren Saskiw said it would only cost $400 a year to provide that service. “With the winter weather that’s a horrible decision and I would like that to be changed.”

Babiuk said council was still using the livestreaming equipment for other meet ings. He also stated council was denying and disallowing taxpayers and public the chance to listen to meetings. Councillor Keegan Thompson said they are not disal lowing it. He pointed out that only a small percentage of residents were livestream ing and that it only provides one way communication and having in-person attendance would still allow for questions and discussion during open forum during council meetings.

HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS

Boston Terriers- puppies & young adults, black & white, chestnut, $250 to $500, Ph: 780-365-2217.

Shitzu Chihuahua puppies for sale, ready to go, $1000.00, Ph: 780-6034666.

The largest project that is being pro posed is construction of a public works shop. Estimated cost is pegged around $600,000 with funds to come from the Canada Community Building Fund. The building would be 40 X 120 feet, (4,800 sq. ft.) with in-floor heating, five bays, small office, washroom, lunch room and change room.

The Town of Two Hills will be applying for grant funding for the addition of solar panels on the public works shop roof to offset ongoing energy costs. Funding would come from the Alberta Municipal Solar Program which falls under the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre.

The Town of Two Hills has also applied for funding on the Built Together grant provided by Alberta Blue Cross. The pro gram builds spaces for active living in communities throughout the province. If successful, a park would be constructed on the west side of town and designed for kids between the ages of five and 15 with the potential addition of a skate park.

Following the presentation an open forum was held to give attendees the opportunity to ask questions of council and administration.

Former Mayor and Councillor Elaine

Mayor Ewanishan said it was one of the cost-cutting measures council felt was prudent to make. He described it as one of those “soft services” and said citizens were asking for council to find ways to save money and that was one way of doing that. He noted that Smoky Lake had dis continued livestreaming of its council meetings.

Ewanishan also pointed out that council representatives who are appointed to three committees would not be charging for their time as a way of saving money. It was calculated that this could amount to a several thousands of dollars over the course of a year.

Ewanishan added that, “In 2023 were looking at holding the tax.” Bill Pona asked why they ran a deficit last year, to which Ewanishan replied, “Ask your sonin-law.” He was referring to former CAO Gerren Saskiw who received a sizable pay out from his contract after he was dis missed from his duties.

Pona told Ewanishan he would still be demanding his resignation and plans to re-launch a petition in spring. The peti tion, which falls under the Recall Act, requires a certain percentage of residents to sign the petition to remove an elected official from office. Under the rules, the first opportunity to do this would be in April of 2023.

Members of town council from L-R: Sonny Rajoo, Keegan Thompson, Arnold Romaniuk and Leonard Ewanishan. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

High Level Bridge Presents a High Performance Concert

sharing our original music and lyrics with others.

Our daily lives really revolve around music. Beyond practicing, writing, arranging, planning and playing shows. I also teach music lessons and Nick works in the Entertainment Industry.

The music genres we perform were chosen based on an ever growing love of acoustic styles. We also putting our own twist on old songs that have great qualities but can be accessible to a new gen-

eration. We love listening to music and have a huge music collection. It inspires us to do our music.”

People in the audience gave their impression of the music. Lorne Fill said, “Their sound holds my entire musical attention.”

Irene Sabados said they have beautiful voices and gave a beautiful performance. Antoinette Fortier commented that the concert was energetic and spirit filled.

Chrisstmas s Angels

Nick and Jennifer Guiton are a married couple who reside in Chipman and perform acoustic, country, gospel, bluegrass and roots music together.

On Oct. 29, this duo kicked off their Love Makes Things Grow Concert Series tour at Vegreville United Church with a concert which was well received by 20 people who attended it.

Jennifer said, “We were born very far apart. Nick was born in Paris and I was born in Edmonton.

For both of us music has been a lifelong journey.

Nick started on the piano at four-yearsold and took up the bass guitar at age 11. He took part in school band on the trumpet and formed a rock band (playing bass guitar) with his friends in his teens. He was surrounded by music growing up so naturally he brought it with him to his adult life.

Post-secondary, he studied music at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC and played in a band during his time there. After college he formed his first professional band, Friction Unlimited, being the bass player, songwriter and band manager. They received moderate success after recording a full-length original album, playing live shows and getting local radio play.

After moving to Alberta, the band dispersed and Nick continued his musical journey as a solo act for several years, honing his song writing and acoustic guitar skills. On the acoustic journey he also found a love for Dobro guitar and banjo and plays them all in our duet “High Level Bridge”. On top of that, he sings as well!

I, also started on piano early in life, and

have been singing as long as I can remember. In my teens I played the flute and continued to sing in school, at church and in the community. I studied voice in the classical vein at Malaspina University in BC after high school. I switched gears to contemporary studies at Grant MacEwan in Edmonton after moving to Alberta.

In my teens my grandfather introduced me to the country sound and I started learning guitar. After college I returned to private study in classical voice and was performing regularly in festivals and concerts. I also continued writing my own music and singing folk music by way of busking (street performing) and playing at coffee houses. My love of country and contemporary overlapped with that and all of my experience came together in my first full length album “Sacred”, recorded at DanLyn Studios in Sherwood Park, is ready to go and set to be released next month.

I met Nick during the recording process and he jumped in and sang on a few of the tunes. We realized that we were on the same page musically and found ourselves playing music together almost immediately.

Our love for music and each other connected us and we formed our duet ‘High Level Bridge.’ We have both always loved performing and singing for an audience. The best part about playing music is the sharing with others.

We are inspired to continue performing and writing music by each other, by other musicians we look up to and the people who love and support our music.

We do write our own songs. We had our own songs when we met and have since co-wrote many more.

We use music to express ourselves by

Here's how it works: Mail, e-mail, submit via the website or drop off your photograph to Christmas Angels

C/O VNA P.O. Box 810 Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R9 Email: angels@newsadvertiser.com Submit via www.newsadvertiser.com Drop in at 5110 - 50 Street

*Complete form & attach photo *$35 per picture for processing *Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the picture may be returned or stop by our office to pick up your photo after Publication of the issue.

*All Christmas Angel pictures must be prepaid *Deadline to submit photographs is December 14, 2022.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Jennifer and Nick Guiton perform. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Tributes

Darlene

Darlene is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Steve; sons Doug; Brett (Camille) and their children, Blake, Mary & Eva; and Adam (Amy) and their children Olivia, Evelyn, Claire & Lillian. She was an extremely loving & devoted baba, wife, mother, aunt, sister, friend & will be dearly missed.

A Divine Liturgy Of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Edmonton, Alberta (7007 – 109 Street), with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Committal & Graveside Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Ascension of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery -New Kiew.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Robin Hood Association (Sherwood Park, Alberta) by following this link: https://robinhoodassoc.square.site/ To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD.

Vegreville,780-603-5800

SEREDIAK, Eli

February 18, 1934 – November 10, 2022

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Eli Serediak of Vegreville, Alberta passed at the age of 88 years. Eli was an educator for many years and enjoyed a long retirement with Mary. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and found much joy in the love of his family. Eli is survived by his loving wife Mary; one daughter Melanie (Eric) von Tettenborn and their children Jeff and Elyssa; one son Mike (Kelly) and their children Doran and Sabryn; two brothers Steve and Peter; and one sister Victoria (Drago) Mamic. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Anna; four brothers Metro, Nick, Ed and John; and two sisters Mary and Hilda.

A private Funeral Service was officiated by Rev. Fr. Benny Ambrosie at Autumn Rose Funeral Home, followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Edmonton Humane Society” (13620-163 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta., T5V 0B2).

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

MARKOWSKY, ANN

March 5, 1931 – November 11, 2022

On November 11, 2022, Ann Markowsky of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 91 years. Ann is survived by her loving family, son Wesley (Rose); 3 grandsons Ryan Markowsky and great-granddaughter Wynter; Dustin (Janet) Markowsky and Jason Markowsky; granddaughter Jennifer (Randy) Horon and great-grandsons Gavin and Oliver. Ann was predeceased by her husband Mike in 1979; son Darrell in 2013; parents John and Mary Ewaniw; sister Mary Nykolaychuk; and brother Bill Ewaniw. For those who wish to pay their respects to Ann, may do so on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. –10:30 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church – Vegreville, Alberta followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church – Vegreville” or “Vegreville Food Bank.”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

Wolinski, Walter August 27, 1943 - November 4, 2022

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Walter Samuel Wolinski of Lavoy, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years.

Walter is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Evelyn; son Gregg (Lori); daughter Christine (John) Harding; 5 grandchildren Laurel (Sean), Collin (Christina), Kaitlyn (Jarrett), Cameron (Chani), Craig (Sarah); 5 great grandchildren, Nash, Everly, Rebecca, Jackson and Myla; 4 sisters, Valerie Symborski, Margaret (Randy) Kulsa, Audrey (Dave) Marshall, Loretta (Randy) Rewega and numerous nieces and nephews.

Walter was predeceased by his parents, Sam and Virginia Wolinski; father and mother-in-law, Chester and Beatrice Brattland; and brother-in law, Allan Brattland.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lavoy Cemetery Caretaking Society, or a charity of ones choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville,780-603-5800

May (Redshaw) October 16, 1921 – November 10, 2022

It is with great sadness the family of Rhoda Laszchuk announce her passing on November 10, 2022.

Rhoda is survived by her children, Carol (Bill) Heinrichs, Mike (Carol) Laszchuk, Albert (Bonnie) Laszchuk, Margaret Ironmonger and Richard (Linda) Laszchuk; grandchildren, Sheila Heinrichs, Randy Heinrichs and James Heinrichs; Melinda Laszchuk, Shelly Lopaschuk, Trevor Sommerfeld, Stacy Somerfeld, Arielle Laszchuk and Ivan Laszchuk; great-grandchildren, Christopher Heinrichs, Justin Heinrichs, Josh Lopaschuk, Shawnie Lopaschuk, Leona Sommerfeld and Johanna Sommerfeld. She was predeceased by two brothers, Percy Redshaw and Samuel Redshaw; and sister, Sue Vandecar.

Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050

Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception

Yakimetz, Darlene

April 10, 1948 – November 10, 2022

Yakimetz of Sherwood Park, Alberta passed away suddenly on November 10th at the age of 74 years.

Leda Rohatynchuk

Michele, Rick & Shane

LASZCHUK, Rhoda

Terry Buys Treasures

Rosanne Fortier

News Correspondent

People had the opportunity to have their gold and silver items as well as Canadian and American coins and dollar bills assessed and purchased at the Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow at Vegreville Legion Hall on Nov. 7 and 8.

Terry Burrill, President of TC Precious Metals, said, “I had about 38 customers over the two days.

Now that COVID restrictions are lifted and people feel more comfortable, I will most likely do around 50 towns in Alberta.”

When asked what makes this business unique, Burrill replied, “What sets me apart from the gold buyers from Quebec is, I’m the only Alberta owned and operated company based in Airdrie, which allows me to pay 15-20 percent more due to less overhead and traveling expenses. We advertise locally in

the newspaper and I like the way my business supports all the communities I go into.

Being an Alberta company and offering a service that is not currently provided in cities and towns in Alberta is the message that I really need to get out there.

I love meeting the people all over Alberta, how every piece of jewelry and coin collection has a story. Then I like to assure the people about how their wares they sell will be recycled and made into new products.

Some people just come for information, such as sorting cosmetic jewelry from precious metal jewelry, or collectable coins and Canadian paper money that may go up in value in years to come.

Also I looked at a number of estates, some of these estate were sold to me and other people just obtained information about what their items were worth. As well one was quite large and required an after-hours private appointment.”

Terry Burrill. (Rosanne Fortier/File Photo)

Inset: Sample of items purchased during the show.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Crrazy Laws

Halloween Haunt for Kids

A bunch of learning opportunities and treats were presented to kids at the Halloween Haunt on Oct. 31 at the Vegreville Centennial Library. Families from Kalyna Family Resource Network-Vegreville and Area participat-

ed in this program.

Spoke Program Facilitator for KFRN Jen Lastiwka said, “The kids were able to participate in a colouring contest, a pumpkin craft, Library Programming Assistant Valerie Lowes read them two stories, and they each received a treat bag.”

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Some of the professionals, parents and children who worn Halloween costumes for the program. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Children take part at the activities at Vegreville Centennial Library. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

I have on several occasions written letters of commendation concerning the Town of Vegreville’s maintenance of sidewalks, the community garden, etc., but one situation has me completely baffled. Since our weather forecasts are now getting more and more sophisticated, we are receiving serious warnings well in advance of coming storms, so - please, can someone tell me why each winter blizzard for the last several years has seemed to catch the town by surprise?

I understand that attention to snow clearing must begin on streets at crucial areas such as the hospital, fire department, etc., but would it not be possible to send a snow removal crew to clear the approximately three blocks of main street EARLY on the morning after the snowfall ends, so that we aren’t making our way over foot-high drifts to get our mail [or to get into the Town office to complain about why we need twenty-inch-

Snow Clearing

high snow boots to navigate the drifts!]

I’m very grateful to still be able to truck my 88-year-old bones through the snow, but it would be SO nice if doing so was just a little easier.

Thanks for listening.

Sincerely, Norma Cowan

Thank you for your letter Norma. It seems that the more

things change, the more they stay the same for our two Alberta seasons; snow clearing and road repair We will see if any of our readers can offer some insight. -AB

House-hunting is exciting. However, don’t allow your enthusiasm to make you lose sight of the realities of your fi¬nancial situation. It’s not enough to qua¬lify for a mortgage. You must also ensure you can make the payments over the next 15, 25 or 30 years. Here are a few things to consider to avoid running into trouble.

The one-third rule

part-time. Benefit

Total debt

much

Our local economy is a fragile environment and needs constant replenishment. Shopping locally is an important factor in keeping the services that we all enjoy.Why desert your home town to spend your money in the big city when dollars spent locally help enhance the community in which we live, work and play? Let’s all keep our heads out of the sand and realize the best bargains are right here at home.

Adam’s No Frills

780-603-2600

Agriterra Equipment 780-632-2514

Canadian Tire 780-632-2601

County of Minburn 780-632-2082

Deerland Equipment 780-632-6006

Ernie’s AutoBody 780-632-3011

G&R Sand & Gravel Ltd. 780-632-1569

Jiffy Lube & Car Wash 780-632-6144

Kal Tire 780-632-6688

Lakeland

Tingley’s Harvest Center

780-632-3246

Tower Tack & Western Wear 780-632-1205

Twin Lakes Ready Mix & Aggregates 780-632-7787

Vantage Builders / Vantage Building Supplies 780-632-3422 / 780-632-2119

Vegreville Auto Body 780-632-2445

Vegreville & District Co-op 780-632-2884

Vegreville Home Hardware 780-632-3388

Vegreville Liquor Store 780-632-7732

Vegreville Mechanical 780-632-4140

Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861

Vegreville Plumbing & Heating 780-632-2275

Vito’s Steak & Pizza and Sports Lounge 780-632-3999

Synergy CPA’s 780-632-6788

The Brick Vegreville 780-632-6100

Vegreville Dental Centre 780-632-3368

Vegreville Drug Mart 780-632-7660

Vegreville Family Dental 780-632-3912

VM Systems 780-632-2859

Webb’s Machinery 780-632-6772

Xtreme Power Products 780-632-7780