Christmas Home Business and Makers Market
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Everything was under one roof when around 400 attendees searched for a specialized gift idea at the 20th Anniversary of this market.
This sale was hosted at various venues over the years and was at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre on November 16.
Organizer Jennifer Hladilo, a vendor for Pampered Chef was also behind the table of Busy Buddy Creative Crafts which had a variety of handmade items created by Hladilo and some of her friends.
Hladilo expressed that this sale event is unique because they have commercial and craft vendors. They have a core of regular favourite vendors and always something new! They have giveaways, door prizes, free coffee and donuts, and they don’t charge admission.
Hladilo expressed that they partnered with the Vegreville Farmers’ Market and have become so popular due to all the community support! “We love being here for everyone so they can gather, shop and visit. The community has
This great wreath was one of the vast array of products for sale.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
WHAT’S INSIDE
November 10
Nothing of Note
November 11
14:18 – Report of suspicious person where the caller indicated a suspicious vehicle driving on their RR. Members located the vehicle and spoke to the driver who indicated they lived down the road and were visiting a friend.
14:57 – Report of railroad crossing malfunction with CN police reporting the crossing arms at 60th Street and 52 Avenue in Vegreville are staying down. Vehicles cannot drive through. CN has dispatched a repair crew to the site.
16:06 – Break and enter. Complainant was away for the weekend and upon returning home found the garage door open. Camping gear, two bicycles, two paddle boards and two sets of golf clubs were stolen. There were no signs of forced entry to the garage door or main door.
November 12
09:05 – Light brown cross body purse with ID cards, credit cards etc. was found in a dumpster in Vegreville and turned in to the detachment. Owner contacted.
16:22 – 911 call for assistance to EMS due to an uncooperative patient. Members attended and assisted EMS. Patient agreed to go with EMS to the hospital.
17:32 – 911 call regarding a physical disturbance where two individuals were in a confrontation where one was trying to take a raffle book from another. After the confrontation, both parties left. The complainant did not know who the individuals were or where they went.
November 13
09:03 – Report of a vehicle broken into and the ignition damaged.
09:09 – Anonymous call to report a vehicle idling outside for the past hour. Members attended and talked to the passenger of the vehicle who stated that she was waiting for her friend who had been taking forever to pack for their road trip back to Saskatchewan.
13:44 – Report of mischief where the complainant’s side mirror on his truck had been damaged.
13:46 – Report of a propane tank stolen from a trailer.
15:05 – Report of a bicycle stolen from the complainant’s yard. Statement obtained.
18:48 – 911 call to assist EMS with an uncooperative female patient. The original call was for a patient complaining of pain in her chest. Members attended and both the original EMS caller and the patient were cooperative. EMS was able to transport the patient.
19:45 – Request for a wellbeing check after a subject left the hospital without seeing the doctor. It was reported that after being transported by EMS the subject was yelling and screaming in the halls and walked out of the hospital. Members located the subject who indicated she did not want to see a doctor tonight.
23:02 – EMS requested assistance with a subject who was refusing treatment. Members attended. EMS spoke to the subject who refused any treatment. Members and EMS left the scene.
23:51 – Report of harassing photos online where someone on Vegreville’s Rant and Rave Facebook posted “Heads up Veg, Pedophile back in town”, with a picture of the complainant’s house. No threats were posted.
November 14
12:23 – Complainant was looking for the renter of a storage unit. They had been unable to reach the subject. Members located the subject and advised that the complainant was trying to get a hold of them. Complainant updated.
19:32 – 911 call about a suspicious vehicle. A beige Chevy vehicle had circled the complainant’s house. It did not stop and no one exited the vehicle. The vehicle then left and drove towards Vegreville.
19:46 – 911 call about a lost dog. The caller reported a Corgi running across the street. The caller grabbed the dog but did not see a collar. Officer called the complainant who wanted RCMP members to take the dog. Members advised the complainant to call the town animal shelter. He indicated that he would hold onto the dog until the owner was located.
November 15
09:39 – Anonymous tip regarding two
subjects who were allegedly performing break and enters in the Vegreville area. Both live in Legal, Alberta and both were previously arrested on break and enter in the Vegreville area. No addresses were provided with the tip.
12:32 – Report of mischief where the complainant reports a subject took their keys and would not give them back. Complainant lives upstairs on the property while the subject lives downstairs.
13:51 – Warrant issued from Vegreville probation where the subject was ordered to report three days after released from custody. Subject failed to comply.
15:22 – Members were requested to assist Vegreville Probation Officer with a subject who failed to comply with a Release Order.
November 16
01:54 – Wellbeing check requested for a family friend who may be in medical distress. The complainant last spoke with the subject 10 minutes ago and the subject sounded very confused. Members were able to locate the subject’s running vehicle based on a description of where they should be located. No one was in the vehicle. A search located the subject in a nearby tree line. EMS attended and it was determined that the subject was in a diabetic coma and needed to be transported to the hospital. 06:43 – Complainant reported that their vehicles were broken into. All vehicles were unlocked. Registration from one of the vehicles was taken. Nothing else reported missing.
16:50 – Report of a possible abandoned vehicle. Members attended and located the registered owner who was hunting. Nothing suspicious.
During the week there were 63 calls for service made in total including: 4 false 911s, 1 false alarm, 4 animal strikes, 3 relationship violence, 6 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 15 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.
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.
Classy Christmas Art Show & Sale
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
An impressive showcase of various mediums of artwork was featured from 18 local artists when Vegreville Visual Artists presented the Christmas Art Show and Sale to around 300 attendees at Vegreville Centennial Library on November 15 and 16.
New artist Colleen Wheatley from Vegreville mentioned that she has been a member of this art group since September but has been painting for around five years. “I am currently taking an art course in Vegreville. I like to paint because it is colourful and bright. I painted an agricultural picture of cows today because they are calming and are an icon of Alberta.”
Lovely seasonal music was provided by Trills music, Laura Lillies and her students.
Spokesperson for VVA Martha Die expressed that for her, the highlights were watching people engage with the artists and seeing the large variety of the
art works. “I heard a lot of positive comments about the quality of work and the abundance of talent in the Vegreville area. Deanna Miller’s community painting project was a fun way to involve the kids. So, all in all, I think the show had something for everyone.”
There was also a raffle where the monies generated will be divided between Vegreville Food Bank and Vegreville Christmas Bureau.
Visitors enjoy exploring the artwork. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Art demonstration by Deanna Miller. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Artist Terry Berg. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Artist on site Colleen Wheatley. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion
We seem to have a never-ending cycle of elections in our connected world. News from around the world fills our stream of information. With that often comes debate, strife and even conflict. There is no doubt that politics is a divisive issue. A topic best left out of holiday gatherings if you want them to conclude on a peaceful note.
Of course, when our neighbour to the south holds an election, it is unique in many ways. The run up to their voting day is not measured in weeks like in Canada, but rather a year or more with presidential candidates spending hundreds of millions on their campaigns. When they vote, they vote for many things on the same day and their system has some unique quirks as do many.
This year around the same time as the elections in the US, many were watching elections overseas. With the war in Ukraine, people were keenly observing what was happening in that part of the world with elections in Georgia and Moldova.
Perhaps the most interesting was (and still is Georgia). After being invaded in 2008 by Russia which now occupies about 20 percent of its territory, many eyes were focused on the elections as tensions have been continually ramping up. Many Georgians hold a hostility towards Russia as would be expected and there was, as is often the case, a very pro-Russian candidate running in this election.
International election observers were present throughout the country to ensure the vote could be deemed free and fair. What they
reported in many areas was anything but. Videos were posted showing people stuffing ballot boxes with fistfuls of ballots, harassment of voters inside and outside polling stations and confrontations as well as an assault of an election observer.
Following the election count it was revealed that the pro-Russian candidate had won. Immediately, current Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili took the offensive announcing she did not recognize the elections. Standing shoulder to shoulder with opposition leaders she spoke to the media stating “…recognizing them would be tantamount to legitimizing Russia’s takeover of Georgia … We cannot surrender our European future for the sake of future generations.”
She went on to urge citizens to gather in the capital and peacefully protest the results and defend their country and its future. And protest they did. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest the alleged election fraud. In response and in typical authoritarian fashion, the prime minister insists the elections were free and fair and threatened to ban all the main opposition parties (the ones standing with the president) that persist in actions that violation of the constitution. Legally this is not possible since the pro-Russian party does not hold a majority. If you are interested in global events, this is definitely one to look at more closely.
In “neighbouring” Moldova, there were similar events during their elections. Also a European country once part of the Soviet Union, Moldova’s president before the election was pro-European and facing a pro-Russian candidate as an opponent. While the results here were different with incumbent Maia Sandu eventually winning a second term in office following a runoff, the election was overshadowed by claims of Russian meddling.
Following the first round of voting, Moldovan police exposed an alleged scheme by a convicted oligarch to buy votes. Prosecutors stated that $39 million was paid to more than 130,000 recipients through a Russian bank. Following this anti-corruption authorities also conducted searches and seized $2.7 million in cash they believe was intended to buy votes. A criminal case was also opened involving 40 state employees suspected of taking bribes.
Statisticians also combed over the results indicating that there were obvious anomalies in the data that could not be explained by normal factors.
Back to the US where despite polls prior to the election predicting a win for the Democrats, Republicans won on many levels with President-Elect Trump not only winning the Electoral College vote but also the popular vote. By many calculations it was a landslide. Of course, there continues to be debate with investigations going on in a number of states. In Colorado, the state has switched law firms to investigate how passwords to their voting machines turned up online. In another state, a voter pointed out to an election official that a security seal on a vote counting machine had been tampered with. In that instance the lock on the machine was in-tact and election officials chose to secure the machine, take it offline and have the votes present in it re-counted.
Never a dull moment in elections. If history tells us anything, it’s that during a federal election you can be guaranteed that almost 50 percent of the people don’t necessarily agree with you. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
made it as fun and successful as it is! And we look forward to many more!”
There were new and long-standing independent entrepreneurs at this sale.
Charlene Melenka was a new vendor selling CMAE Artisanal Soaper, Glacier Handcrafted Soap. “These products are hand-crafted, small-batch soap and bath products. I use high-quality ingredients.
The recipes change as I formulate better and better.”
Nancy Makowecki, one of the organizers years ago and a vendor for Mary Kay products, admitted that she wanted a sale like this for home business owners because it was a way to have all the vendors in one spot. “It was hard to get the word out there because there wasn’t any internet when we started. I have been successful because I sell a well-known and good product.”
Over the years, the number of vendors and attendees has increased.”
Another vendor, Marlene Giebelhaus said she first started selling when this market opened 20 years ago. “More people are doing the home-based business now. The attendance depends on the weather
and other factors. Other sales are going on but this is the only one with a lot of commercial stuff. All the other sales are different so we complement each other.
Susan Banack from ‘Sew Much Fun’ has been selling at this sale for years and stated that this year they have been busier than normal.
There was also lunch available to
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purchase and a concession stand by Sunshine Café.
Happy shoppers browsing the selection. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Connie Bay vendor for Epicure. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Bill Balcombe from Bill’s Bits of Wood. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
90 Years Ago –November 21, 1934
The farmers of Norma district, in meeting assembled declare themselves to be on strike from November 15, 1934 until such time as they are fit to withdraw the strike order. The reason for the strike is that the said farmers feel they have been unjustly treated by the elevator companies and they demand, better grading, less dockage, and better prices. They also request that the elevator companies install at their own expense, grain cleaners, so that the farmer may take his own dockage home with him.
A great “grain strike is now on.” In the Warwick district, many roots and pieces of weed which lay along the side of the road are being burnt up by the “corner picketers” to keep warm. Seven RCMP were out here yesterday to assist Mr. T.F. Woods. He got through the picket line but got stuck in the sand by the U.G.G. elevator. The Mounties had to help him out.
A bread price war has been raging in the city of Winnipeg and last week-end loaves were sold for as low as two cents.
75 Years Ago – November 23, 1949
The Nuffield Organization, England, announced recently that Canadian distributors had, within a few days, placed orders for 8149 Morris, Riley, and MG cars to a value of about 2,500,000 pounds ($7,700,000).
The first wildcat oil well in the immediate Vegreville District is being drilled on land owned by John Chorney, just north of Inland. The Hawke Drilling Contractors set up their rig and commenced the drilling on Saturday. Other wildcat rigs in operation at the present are situated south of Ranfurly and another near Plain Lake.
Lawyers were the biggest earners in Canada in 1947 according to a survey of income tax returns published in The Financial Post. The previous year doctors headed the list but they were in second place in 1947. Here is the average annual income of the first five groups: Lawyers - $7,822; Doctors – 7,666; Engineers – 7,452; Dentists – 5,713; Osteopaths and Chiropractors – 4,348.
The Edmonton area has been chosen for the site of a modern oil refinery which, when completed will employ over 100 men, it was announced today by M.S. Beringer, vice-president of manufacturing, the British American Oil Co. Ltd. It is estimated that between 500 and 600 employees will be needed during the 12 to 14 month construction period.
50 Years Ago – November 21, 1974
A senior citizens group was awarded a New Horizons grant. The Senior Citizens Association of Willingdon will receive $12,117 to renovate a former church hall into a drop-in-centre for elderly residents of the district. Club members are volunteering their labor to renovate the hall and thereby provided an attractive and comfortable meeting place for social and recreational activities.
Brian Staryewski accepted a plaque from Wilf Ursulak on behalf of the County of Minburn. Brian was also recognized earlier by the A.T.A. as the Teacher of the Year in the Province of Alberta for the 1973-74 school year. The award is made annually to a new teacher who has shown all the qualities of being a model teacher. Last year Brian taught at Minburn and is presently teaching in Mannville. As petroleum demand increases, oil companies seek ways to make maximum use of available supplies. Gulf Oil Canada’s Research Department believes it has developed the first practical means of using Sulphur – the bright yellow mineral extracted in large quantities from natural gas – to replace half the asphalt binder normally used in highway construction.
25 Years Ago – November 23, 1999
During their annual Awards Night, Thursday, the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce recognized the achievements of a number of residents. President Ben Wiebe presented a life membership to Henry Landry, Orest Hlus of Holiday Photo presented the Junior Citizen Award to Kate McIver, Rodney Sorochan representing Vegreville Ford presented the Senior Citizen Award to Margaret Weir, Curtis Palichuk, Colette Miller, and Vince Loewen received the Small Business Award from Lorraine Cockrell representing the News Advertiser, Dave Humphries representing the Vegreville Ag Society presented Grant and Debbie Durie with the Farm Family of the Year Award. Russ Shandro received the Citizen of the Year Award.
Donna Gawryliuk of Vegreville & District Minor Hockey Association accepted a cheque for jerseys from Brent and Blair Bauer of Brother’s Country Wide Home Furnishings last week. Also, Tim Nawrot of Vegreville Dental Clinic presented a cheque to Donna for jerseys.
Members of the Vegreville Army Cadets marched near the Centennial Hall on November 6 during their all-day march-a-thon, which raised $600.00 toward cadet activities.
Second Place Zone 7 Seniors Fun Games Floor Curling winners were from Vegreville. They were Lead Gloria Bella, Second Mary Homeniuk, Third Nancy Hawrelak, and Skip Kitty Smith.
Letters Welcomed
Key Takeaways From the American Election
Pat Murphy
Troy Media Columnist
Various people have takeaways from the American presidential election. For what it’s worth, here are mine.
Money may talk, but it doesn’t dictate
The 20th-century California Democrat Jesse Unruh once observed that “Money is the mother’s milk of politics,” and he wasn’t entirely wrong. But if money was the prime determinant, Kamala Harris would now be president-elect. After being anointed as Joe Biden’s replacement, she quickly raised a mind-boggling billion dollars, which put her in a position to substantially outspend Donald Trump in the critical final months of the campaign.
Cultural disconnect
And money wasn’t the only thing Harris had going for her. Along with support from academia and the media, the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey and Harrison Ford all came out swinging on her behalf. When Swift endorsed Harris, there was even speculation that it would be electorally decisive. In effect, voters would take their political cues from their favourite pop star!
At the end of the day, though, all this support from the ostensibly powerful failed to pull Harris across the line. To paraphrase journalist Salena Zito, there’s an obvious disconnect between the “cultural curators” and large swathes of mainstream America.
The candidate really does matter
Whatever one thinks about the personal qualities of Kamala
Harris, she was a poor fit for the role of presidential candidate. Absent the peculiar circumstances of 2024, she’d never have won the nomination under her own steam.
As a San Francisco liberal whose career developed in the safe confines of Democrat-dominated California, Harris came with a set of ideological preferences that were always going to be a hard sell on the national stage. And when she ventured outside California in search of the 2020 presidential nomination, her campaigning ineptness was such that she quickly flamed out. However, many of the positions Harris took in that ill-starred effort came back to haunt her this year. Although she formally jettisoned them, she could never adequately explain why. She tried taking the tack that she’d changed her positions but not her principles, which only made her look either evasive or superficial. And trying to run as both the “change candidate” and an integral member of the (unpopular) incumbent administration compounded her credibility problems.
Pollsters still don’t get it
For the third consecutive presidential cycle, pollsters generally underestimated the level of Trump’s support. And while the statistical margin of error will be cited as an explanation, pointing out that a three per cent margin really means that 50/50 could actually be 53/47 in either direction isn’t a great advertisement for the utility of polls in close races. By far, the most egregious miss came from Ann Selzer, hitherto acknowledged as the gold-standard Iowa pollster. Selzer’s final pre-election poll had Harris three points ahead of Trump in a state he’d won easily in both 2016 and 2020. Driven by a purportedly huge shift in the female vote, Seltzer’s
Connecting in Rhythm
Eleven participants seemed calm and ready to participate in the second session of Awakening Rhythms Drum Circle at Vegreville Train Station on November 17.
The facilitators were Carmen Rae Bruce and Krystal Kaechele.
Carmen explained she had a teacher who taught her how to do sound baths using drums, crystal bowls, and gongs. This teacher, Marcus Fung, offered to help her start a drum circle in Vegreville, and with Krystal’s support, they started to collect drums and percussion instruments. They wanted to do this because drumming allows a person to have a voice when sometimes speaking to others may be uncomfortable or difficult. When Carmen brought drumming to seniors’ residents, drumming allowed them to feel heard and part of a rhythm that connected everyone in the circle together. “Drumming builds confidence and helps us to feel
is accepted, and encouraged! We all have something to contribute in this life in general so each participant is valued and welcome.”
findings created great giddiness. Perhaps they were indicative of a seismic shift with the potential of creating a Harris sweep across the Midwest. But when the votes were counted, Trump won Iowa by 13 points, leaving Selzer with a hard-toexplain 16-point miss.
Relative newcomer Atlas Intel had a better night. Its final numbers were prescient, projecting Trump to win the national vote and run the table in the seven swing states.
The Democrats need another Bill Clinton
After losing a string of presidential elections between 1968 and 1988, some Democrats, most notably then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton, concluded that their party’s leftward drift had alienated too many of their traditional supporters. Rather than listening, they were lecturing. So, thanks to a carefully calibrated set of policy and rhetorical adjustments, Clinton went on to win two terms.
On the morning after the election, longtime Democratic activist Lanny Davis recalled Clinton’s feat in a column criticizing the intolerance of his own party’s progressive base and how they use political correctness as an “ideological enforcement tool” to punish “any deviation from their stance on an increasingly long list of sacred cows.” Meanwhile, unhindered by any such inhibitions, Trump made
impressive inroads into natural Democratic constituencies, particularly the Latino vote. It’s time, Davis believes, for moderate Democrats to take their party back again.
Regardless of how personally obnoxious or reprehensible Donald Trump may be, he’s showing preliminary signs of building a new multi-racial Republican coalition with a historically atypical working-class component. Democrats ignore that at their peril.
Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy casts a history buff’s eye at the goings-on in our world. Never cynical – well, perhaps a little bit.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
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Some of the instruments that were used during the event. (Carmen Rae Bruce/Submitted Photo)
Carmen Rae Bruce and Krystal Kaechele. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Participants help each other. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Eagle Hill Lodge Hosts Harvest Supper
Staff and volunteers who prepared the delicious meal. (Eagle Hill Lodge/Submitted Photo)
IT’S ALLABOUT
COMMUNITY
Every dollar that you spend at home turns over 7 times.That money helps your community grow by paying taxes that fix the roads, improve the schools, make your community more attractive to new industry, that creates jobs, and the list goes on.
Thanks for shopping in Vegreville. The following businesses are concerned about the
FUTURE OF VEGREVILLE
Adam’s No Frills
780-603-2600
Agriterra Equipment
780-632-2514
County of Minburn
780-632-2082
Deerland Equipment
780-632-6006
Ernie’s AutoBody
780-632-3011
Finelines Professional Painting and Decorating
780-991-1986
Flash Distributors/NAPA
780-632-2881
G&R Sand & Gravel Ltd.
780-632-1569
HCL Site Services
780-632-9723
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk
780-632-6840
Jiffy Lube & Car Wash
780-632-6144
Kal Tire
780-632-6688
Lakeland Power Co-op
780-632-6112
Love’s Custom Meats
780-632-2700
Ncube & Landry LLP
780-631-1120
OK Tire
780-632-2388
Perry’s Pizza
780-632-6300
Prime Cuts Meat & Deli
780-632-6149
RJV Gas Field Services
780-632-7774
Rocky Mountain Equipment
780-632-6677
Royal Canadian Legion
780-632-3900
Synergy CPA’s
780-632-6788
The Brick Vegreville
780-632-6100
Town of Vegreville
780-632-2606
Twin Lakes Ready-Mix & Aggregates
780-632-7787
Vantage Builders / Rona
780-632-3422 / 780-632-2119
Vegreville Auto Body
780-632-2445
Vegreville & District Co-op
780-632-2884
Vegreville Dental Centre
780-632-3368
Vegreville Drug Mart
780-632-7660
Vegreville Family Dental
780-632-3912
Vegreville Home Hardware
780-632-3388
Vegreville Mechanical
780-632-4140
Vegreville Plumbing & Heating
780-632-2275
Vito’s Steak & Pizza and Sports Lounge
780-632-3999
VM Systems
780-632-2859
Vegreville News Advertiser
780-632-2861
Webb’s Machinery
780-632-6772
Xtreme Equipment
780-632-7780
A Passion for Promoting the Community
Thank You
Thank you volunteers, attendees, auction item buyers and the following generous donors for supporting the Myrnam Community Hall Fundraiser on Nov. 2nd
Agriterra Lloydminster
ATB Myrnam Agency
Bumper to Bumper
Cargill Vegreville
CJ's Café
County of Two Hills
Highmark Maintenance Service
Myrnam Convenience Store
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Rocky Mountain Equipment-Vermilion
UFA Wowdza Enterprises
Vision Credit Union Two Hills
Vantage Builders
Webb's Machinery St. Paul
Xtreme Equipment Vegreville
Zarowny Motors
weeks since Connie Steinwand took over as General Manager of the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, it hasn’t taken long to settle in to her new role.
Having been born and raised in Vegreville, Steinwand knows the area like the back of her hand, and is very excited about reaching out to local members and businesses as soon as possible. As a director of the Vegreville Ag Society for more than a decade, she has a lot of experience in the area of marketing and a definite passion for promoting the community.
Steinwand said she wants to find ways to make Vegreville a great place to work, play and do business. Connecting with business owners and creating networking opportunities are a couple of ways she will be striving towards that goal. As well, she’d like to be able to have businesses hold special promotions or sales during special events in town, such as the Vegreville Country Fair and Pysanka Festival.
We have purchased a wheelchair van and are offering a discount to seniors that require this type of transportation.
The benefits of being a member Chamber of Commerce are numerous,
from the Plain Lake Hall
Thank you to everyone that attended our Harvest Dance and Auction. Because of you we get to do it again next October 25, 2025!
Thanks to our volunteers, many of whom are not members, for all their hard work.
Thank you to Tom’s Catering and his staff for preparing a very delicious meal.
The Sparkling Tones kept the dance floor full all night long as they always do.
Thank you to the people that spent their night welcoming guests at the door, selling tickets, working the bar, preparing lunch and helping in many other ways.
Thanks to the decorators.
Thank you to Dale and Gladys from Dale’s Auction Service for conducting a very successful auction.
Thank You to Our Auction and Raffle Doners
Jerlanco Reno & Construction
Monica Zeniuk
Webb’s Machinery Vegreville
Len & Francine Charchuk
Bumper to Bumper Vegreville
Zeniuk Families
Violet Yakimec
Dale Frankiw & Violet Yakimec
Clark Builders X2
Romaniuk Waste Management
Stelth Bin Products Vegreville
UFAVegreville
UFAVermilion AGRO
Highmark Maintenance Services
County of Two Hills
Xtreme Equipment Kubota Vegreville
Shauna & Jason Frankiw
EMW Manufacturing Two Hills
Cargill Vegreville
Hilda & Ed Horon
and one of those, Steinwand pointed out, was being able to offer a group health policy to members. She feels it would be especially valuable to local producers, home-based businesses, trucking companies to name a few, who may not already have their own private plan.
Steinwand said they can also assist members in filling out application forms for government funding and other programs like the federal government’s summer student program. The Chamber of Commerce also advocates on behalf of members on a variety of different concerns and challenges. The Chamber of Commerce is currently advocating for access to physicians supports, rural economic development and road signage to promote communities.
“I look forward to meeting members and business owners,” said Steinwand. She wants to hear from them firsthand and finding ways that the Chamber of Commerce can best help their business.
She encourages folks to circle July 26, 2025, on their calendars as they will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the pysanka. The event is in the early planning stages, but it is sure to be a very memorable occasion, promises Steinwand.
Kicking the Canadian Public
Dear Editor,
Here we go again! Port authority strikes that keep goods including medical supplies offshore. A postal strike that holds everyone hostage to its demands. A U.S. election holding a hammer of tariffs that threaten our economy. We can do little about a possible dictator below the border; but, can we start class action law suits against unions who should be made to sit at negotiation tables until their butts are sore with a never-ending supply of coffee to keep them talking until a settlement is reached.
If not a law suit, how about a law that states they are essential workers can have a maximum of 72 hours to get the job done.
I don’t care how many years it’s been since they had a pay raise. I live on a fixed income. Where is my pay raise? The cost
of living is egregious for everyone. With striking workers, we become a push me— pull you society. I believe unions have their place but not as kidnappers of the public good!
- Nancy Mereska - Two Hills
Thanks for writing Nancy. Yes, the summer of discontent has carried on into autumn. If you ask the unions, the answer is simple. Just give them more. If you look for some of the rhetoric the union bosses in the US spout, you may be shocked. They sound more like a loan shark at times. As for their place, they once made sure coal miners had safety rights and children weren’t working there. Now it’s about things that are very different. - AB
Susan Frankiw X2
Adam’s No Frills Vegreville
Done with Pride Monument Restoration
Vegreville Liquor Store
Crop Management Network
Lynn & Colin Palichuk
Kyle Palichuk
Richardson Lavoy
Lond Seed & Agro Services
Tom’s Catering
Denis Elcow Ice
Cindy & Chris Dumbleton - Winshot
Guiding Service Ltd.
Victaulic
Trach Rodeo
Parkland Chips
Katryna Sawchuk - RR 153 Embroidery & More
Humeniuk’s Wilde Meat Processing
Thank you to the people that donated the
the hall & kitchen. Kids, send your letters (100 words or less) on an 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Mom & Dad can help if you're too young to write on your own. Be sure to write neatly in black ink and don’t forget to sign your name and address
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Even though it’s only been just over two
Connie Steinwand. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Immigration Delays and Issues Hit Home
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Vegreville Town Councillor Jerrold Lemko recently discussed the challenges some Ukrainian evacuees are currently facing.
As liaison to the Vegreville Stands With Ukraine (VSWU) committee, Lemko shared with members of council on Oct. 28 one of the challenges that was discussed during an Oct. 22 VSWU committee meeting. He spoke about a resident who had applied to an extension to their work permit, but the documents had not been uploaded, and they received notification that they no longer had a valid work permit.
Lemko said in addition to not being allowed to work, they were no longer eligible for health services and their child not allowed to go to school. Lemko said a support team was trying to get their work permit renewed. “They were told it would take 133 days to review this permit.
“So, our team’s met with the MLA and an advisor. They sent information to our MP’s office, and they’re working to see what they can do for us.” Forms were also sent to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Tina Warawa, Chief of Staff, Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs. While Warawa could not speak to the specific case that was referenced, she said, “We are aware and there are several issues with the immigration system.”
She pointed out that a MP’s office is always a place to reach out to as they have the ability to inquire on a file and give updates as well as any options available.
Warawa noted that, immigrants can inquire only on the IRCC side not on any provincial side like provincial immigration programs including provincial nominees’ program or on cross over impact items like health coverage or drivers’ licenses for example.
Sadly, the number of people reaching out to our office has increased substantially and the problems include delays, technical issues as well as policy issues. The Liberal government can not be trusted to fix the immigration system that they broke.
The current system does not give any automatic submission receipt which our office has advocated for often and it is only after rejections or if they hear nothing and reach out to us that they learn it was not received and in the current system that is considered an application error which is then made at fault of the applicant. Now to be clear that does not automatically mean they must leave but it can mean delay in their application review and often a financial impact as it means not being able to work.”
On average, Warawa said MP Stubb’s office receives 2,500 immigration inquiries a year under various programs.
Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk was requested to comment on the current challenges facing Ukrainian newcomers. With respect to work permits, nominations or extensions, Armstrong-Homeniuk said they fall under the federal government’s jurisdiction.
Armstrong-Homeniuk was also asked to provide some insights into what communities are asking the government to provide as it relates to her provincial
Lamont Lakers Heading to Provincials
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Members of the Lamont Lakers Senior Girls’ volleyball team are heading to provincials in Wainwright and Irma this week.
Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher
Katie Fossum stated, “We had a very successful
season being provincially ranked all year and ranked #1 going into zones. It’s the first time in four decades that Lamont high has captured first in our zone championship earning us a spot in 2A ASAA zones in Wainwright/Irma from Nov 20-22.”
tour as Parliamentary Secretary for Settlement Services and Ukrainian Evacuees. She replied, “I am still touring the province, I have a few more portions to finish up then I will be providing a report to the Minister and Premier. With respect to them I will only comment on results after they have had a chance to review it. As you can appreciate this is a very important file and want to give it the attention it requires.”
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Duties:
The candidate should posses the following qualifications:
termination of all golf course staff;
● Oversee, review and approve of all time sheets for all staff at the golf course.
● Maintain security of golf course and campground property and buildings.
● Maintain public relations activities for the golf course and campground customers.
● Maintain working knowledge of golf course and campground operations.
● Ensure compliance with provincial and federal guidelines regarding food safety and alcohol sales.
● Monitor the food and beverage facility to ensure the quality of food and timeliness of service.
● Ordering and inventory control for all proshop stock.
● Follow insurance procedures and all emergency procedures.
● Oversee the collection, balancing and management of all revenues for the golf course.
● Coordinate and manage tournaments, leagues and other golf activities.
● Oversee the Village’s Health and Safety program for the Golf Course.
● Experience in golf course operations and/or business management.
● High School Diploma (required).
● Valid class 5 drivers license.
● Demonstrated Microsoft Office Tools Experience (word, excel, outlook).
● Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
● Well developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner.
● Experience with managing employees.
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Back Row L-R: Bryan Dussault, Taylor Fossum, Madeline Zacharko, Leah McCaffrey, Bella MacDonald and Katie Fossum. Front Row L-R: Livia Grob, Camryn Fossum, Gabby Wendorff, Chaselyn Burant and Ivy Akitt. (Lamont Lakers/Submitted Photo)
Silent Heroes
Winter is here! It’s essential to remember the significance of winter tires, the often overlooked but truly silent heroes of winter driving. These specialized tires are not just another accessory; they’re crucial for enhancing road safety in ways many drivers might not realize.
1. They provide enhanced grip. The deeper tread patterns and specially designed grooves in winter tires efficiently channel water away from the tire surface, maintaining contact with the road and preventing dan-
Winter Tires
gerous skids. This is especially important in winter when melted snow can create slushy conditions that are just as hazardous as ice.
2. They improve braking. Winter tires are made of soft rubber compounds that remain flexible at low temperatures, ensuring a better grip and shorter stopping distances. This can be crucial during sudden temperature drops.
avoiding accidents in unpredictable winter weather.
4. They minimize wear and tear on your vehicle. By providing better traction and control, winter tires can help reduce the strain on your car’s drivetrain and braking system, potentially lowering maintenance costs in the long run.
3. They offer superior stability. The enhanced grip and traction provided by winter tires help drivers maintain control in sharp turns and during sudden manoeuvres. This stability is vital for
Although winter tires aren’t mandatory everywhere, it’s important to assess your risk. Winter tires are a smart choice for anyone living in areas where winter brings snow and ice to the roads. However, winter tires are a good idea for anyone driving in temperatures below 7 C
Sharing Road Safety Tips
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Citizens of Vegreville and Area stated what road safety rule they feel is important.
Brittnay Martiniuk said she makes sure to be aware of the lighted crosswalks because even if a pedestrian isn’t seen immediately, it should not be treated like a yellow light. “Specifically, the lights right in front of Highway Registries are always blocked by vehicles parked on the highway so neither pedestrians nor drivers can see each other. Driving vehicles assume someone already crossed and don’t wait.”
Michel LeBlanc mentioned that he follows posted speed limit signs as these are the suggested maximum under ideal conditions.
Josh Whincup stated that it is essential to give your full attention to the road. “It is very easy to be distracted while in your vehicle and it only takes a split second of
not paying attention for your life or someone else’s life to be tragically changed due to your inattention.”
Lana Syms commented that she makes sure not to follow too close and always gives herself time to react to what is in front of her. “We watched a semi slip slide all over Highway 16 last week on some ice but saw it well in advance and were able to respond quickly thank goodness.”
Nathaniel Borody expressed that the most important road safety rule is to lower speed limits in areas with a lot of pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Slower streets make our communities safer and more accessible for everyone—not just drivers. When vehicles move at lower speeds, the chances of severe accidents are greatly reduced, and drivers have more time to react to unexpected situations.
“But it’s not just about speed; it’s about how we design our streets. We need to focus on creating complete streets—roads that are safe for everyone, whether they’re walking, biking, taking transit or driving. By designing our roads with all users in mind, we make it safer for people to choose healthier, more sustainable ways of getting around. Road safety isn’t just about following rules; it’s about building environments that make those rules easier to follow.”
Donna Lecht’s tip was for drivers to not use cell phones while driving.
Kim Dimmock shared that she makes sure to use her signal lights.
Kristen Thorne said she feels it is essential that people notice and follow the rules for crosswalks.
Road Safety: 6 Important Tasks
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) reminds motorists of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Here are six key actions you can take to stay safe on the road.
1. Inspect all fluids
Check and top up all fluids as needed. This includes the motor and transmission oils, coolant and brake fluid. You can also take this opportunity to replenish your windshield washer fluid.
2. Test the battery
Get your battery tested by a professional to ensure it’s working properly. This task is particularly important if you have trouble starting your car or don’t drive it very often.
3. Check the brakes
Inspect your brakes at least twice a year to ensure optimal performance. Conducting regular checks will help you identify minor wear and tear and determine
when your brakes need to be replaced.
4. Examine the tires
Assess the condition of your summer and winter tires by measuring the thickness of the treads, verifying the manufacture date and checking for signs of wear. This will help you determine if they can last another season or need to be replaced.
The Importance of Oil Changes in Cold Weather
Oil changes are a critical aspect of vehicle maintenance and even more important in cold weather. As temperatures drop, motor oil can thicken, reducing its ability to flow smoothly through the engine. This decreased viscosity can cause increased friction and wear on engine components. Here’s what you need to know. Utmost importance
Winter oil changes are a necessity. They ensure your engine is always filled with fresh oil that can effectively lubricate and protect its parts, even in low temperatures. Cold weather can also cause condensation inside the engine. Fresh oil acts as a shield, mitigating this risk and providing better protection and performance.
Moreover, old or dirty oil can become sludgy in cold weather, which can impede the engine’s ability to start smoothly in cold conditions. This sludge can also block vital passages, further stressing the engine and leading to potential damage over time.
Get the right oil
Using the right oil type for winter is crucial. Many manufacturers recommend synthetic oils for cold weather because they maintain better viscosity at low tempera-
tures, ensuring smoother engine operation.
When choosing oil, pay attention to the viscosity ratings, particularly the “W,” which stands for “winter.” It indicates the oil’s thickness at colder temperatures. For example, oils labelled with lower numbers before the “W,” such as 5W-30 or 0W-30, offer better protection in winter weather compared to oils with a higher number, like 10W-40.
Visit your local auto repair shop or quick lube location advertised on these pages for a winter oil change.
5. Replace the wiper blades
Ideally, you should replace your wiper blades about once a year. This will improve your visibility on the road, no matter the weather.
6. Test the lights
Periodically test your turn signals, headlights, taillights and dashboard lights to ensure they’re functioning correctly.
Do you feel uncertain about carrying out some of these tasks? Entrust your vehicle maintenance to a mechanic listed on these pages.
Vegreville 4-H Beef Club November Report
Ariana Klammer Club Reporter
Hello! This month has been quite a busy time for our 4H members. Our monthly meeting was held on October 27, 2024 at Rocky Mountain Equipment.
Initial weigh-in was held at the Kisilevich farm on November 3, 2024.
During weigh-in we were taught how to take fecal samples in addition to vaccinating and tagging our projects! Sincere appreciation is extended to the Kisilevich family to allowing the club to use their location and equipment as well as individuals and businesses that donated items.
The first fundraiser of the year, selling Cowboy Caviar beef jerky, went well. A total of 841 packs were sold. Vegreville 4-H Beef Club appreciates the support from all those who purchased.
In recent events, two of our senior members, Logan and Luke Brooke, attended Farmfair International at the Edmonton Expo Centre from November 6-9.
Both Logan and Luke competed in the National Red and Black Angus shows and the UFA Junior Futurity show. Logan had the honor of receiving Reserve Champion Two Year Old Cow/Calf with Red Shiloh Dyna 78K and calf Red Brooke Marlboro 5M in the Junior Futurity show.
Our club toured the facility and opera-
tions at the Viking Auction Mart on November 12. Members were able to watch cattle get auctioned off and sold through the ring. They had a small tour of the building where the process of hauling cattle to the auction and what happens there was explained and they also had a look of where the cattle are held outside in pens.
With Christmas season fast approaching, we are are getting
excited about the Christmas Clothing Toss that will be held during an upcoming Rangers Jr. B hockey game with donations going to the Vegreville Christmas Bureau.
Members will be out on the float, spreading Christmas cheer, during the Vegreville Christmas Light Up. We are looking forward to another month of 4-H fun and learning opportunities!
Members at the annual weigh-in. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
Member Karly Weleschuk tagging calf with assistance from Kris Klammer.
(Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
The Brooke’s brothers, Logan and Luke, at Farmfair International. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
Members Kinley Smith and Emma Trabysh with Tawnya Copland, far left. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
Members learn about calf castration from Tawnya Copland. (Vegreville 4-H Beef Club/Submitted Photo)
Hard Work and a Humble Heart
Hard work and a humble heart, are just two of the notable qualities of Logan Brooke.
The Viking area resident and long-time member of the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club gave it his all to perform at his best while showcasing a handful of purebred Angus heifers, bull calves and a cow/calf pair at Farmfair International in Edmonton that was held from Nov. 6-9.
It was his second appearance at Farmfair International, and he was “pretty excited” to earn Reserve Champion honours for his cow/calf pair. He was grateful to his older
brother Luke for all of his assistance inside and outside the show ring, as well as his parents Karen and Phil. He even had additional support from another friend from the Killam area who was also showing cattle during the event.
Logan said Farmfair International is a great way to promote the Brook Family Farm and their purebred cattle, of which they have about 60 head. It also provides an opportunity for marketing companies to sign cattle as well as other prospective buyers to do the same.
He definitely recommends other 4-H members go to Farmfair International as a way of gaining additional skills and experience. Logan said he’s learned how to adapt and read what the cattle are doing, as a result of his recent experience. It’s a good thing Logan enjoys grooming and fitting as it can take between three and four hours to prepare for a show. Another thing he also likes is when people come up to talk to him and ask questions.
Brother Luke remarked, “My brother’s pair winning Reserve Champion at this year’s Farmfair International was both a great experience for my brother and an honour for the family farm. It allowed us to promote our red angus breeding stock and how the bloodlines we have present in our herd compete with others out there. Overall, I am very proud of my brother’s hard work and his excellent pair.”
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Legal Description
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NW 13-48-16 W4 – Contains 159 Acres More or Less
• Approximately 52 acres of pasture and 107 cultivated acres
The Lands are located in Beaver County.
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a) Unconditional and in writing;
b) Accompanied by a certified cheque payable to Olson Rau + Mohr Law for 5% of the price offered;
c) Include the GST number of the Purchaser, failing which the GST must be added to and included in the purchase price.
d) Placed, along with the deposit cheque, in a sealed envelope, marked “Estate of Tkaczyk Sale Tender” which reaches the offices of Olson Rau + Mohr Law at #12 6109-50 Avenue, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1N6, 780-631-1010 by 4:00 p.m. MST on December 10, 2024.
2. A decision will be made regarding acceptance of tenders by no later than 4:00 p.m., December 13, 2024.
3. The Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all tenders. The highest tender will not necessarily be accepted.
4. The Closing Date of the purchase and sale will be January 20, 2025. There shall be no adjustment for 2025 taxes. Purchaser shall be responsible for cost of Title Insurance.
5. The lands will be sold “as is” subject to the encumbrances and interests recorded on the existing Certificate of Title with the exception of any financial encumbrances, which shall be discharged. There are no other representations or warranties
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Logan and Luke Brooke.
(Brooke Family Farms/Submitted Photo)
Luke and Logan Brooke spent many hours preparing for shows at Farmfair International. (Brooke Family Farms/Submitted Photo)
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Opportunity to Socialize
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Soup, sandwiches, and desserts were available at the Vegreville United Church Community Luncheon on November 13. This event also included a chance to play cards and games with others.
Coordinator Georgina Baron said there were 12 attendees. That is down from previous months when there were usually about 16 to 18 people.
They have been hosting the luncheon once a month for several years now. It was previously called a seniors luncheon. They changed the name to a community luncheon because they heard people saying they were not seniors, so they didn’t think they were included in the invitation. “We wanted everyone to know that they are welcome regardless of whether or not
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Georgina Baron preparing the meal with Agnes Ferguson.
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Bill and Val Rowe. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Brian Ferguson with his sister Agnes Ferguson. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Viking RCMP Respond to a 911 Call of an Abduction
Alberta RCMP Submitted
Viking, Alta. - On Nov. 13, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Viking RCMP and officers from the Wainwright RCMP were dispatched in response to a 911 call from a distressed victim who was reporting that she and her 12 -year -old daughter had been abducted by a family friend.
The investigation soon revealed that the victim and her daughter were being held against their will inside of a moving vehicle. Police were able to remain in contact with the victim throughout the incident. Information was being received that the suspect was driving the vehicle recklessly and acting irrationally.
Police quickly located the vehicle however it failed to stop. The vehicle was eventually forced into stopping following the using of a tire deflation device and the use of several police vehicles.
The victim and her daughter were located unharmed and the driver of the vehicle was arrested
without incident.
Sixty-six-year-old John William Orban of Viking has been charged with:
• Abduction of a person under 14;
• Adult kidnapping without a firearm;
• Forcible confinement X 2;
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Flight from police.
John Orban was brought before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody until his next appearance on Nov. 18, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermillion.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Viking RCMP at 780-3363441. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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Vermilion RCMP Make Arrest for Break and Enter
Alberta RCMP Submitted
Derwent, Alta. - On Nov. 1st, 2024 at 8:06 am, Vermilion RCMP received a report of suspicious person going door to door in the hamlet of Derwent. Vermilion RCMP attended and located the vehicle driven by the suspect, which had been reported as stolen. With the assistance of Police Dog Services, officers located and apprehended the individual at a nearby residence. A search incidental to arrest located break-in tools. Michael Racicot, a 37-year-old male, has been charged with the following offences:
• Break and enter into a residence with intent
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Possession of instrument for copying credit card data
• Possession of identity document
• Possession of break in instruments
Racicot was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody. He was scheduled to appear on Nov. 18, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Vermilion.
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Every product was made with love and care at the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce 22nd Arts and Crafts Sale on November 16 at Vegreville Social Centre.
This event had 44 vendors who were able to market and showcase everything they were selling from baking to home décor, photography, Christmas gifts to baby gifts, and more. Santa also toured the sale and was available to visit and have photos taken with him.
Telling secrets to the Big Guy in Red. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Tributes
Dennis Soprovich
February 11, 1953 - November 14, 1999
25 years since we’ve seen your smile
And your hand we cannot touch
We try and cope the best we can
But we miss you so very much
You made life so special
Your heart was kind and true
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you
You left us with beautiful memories
And your love is still our guide
Though you’ve walked on ahead of us
We know you are always at our side.
Donna Kelly, Jackie and family
Carlene Curtis, Allison and family
PESARUK, Edna
If we could visit heaven
On this our saddest day
Maybe for a moment
Our pain would go away.
We’d put our arms around you
And whisper words so true
That living life without you
Is so very hard to do.
We cannot bring the old days back
When we were all together
But loving thoughts and memories Will stay with us forever.
Lovingly remembered by daughters & grandchildren
In Loving Memory of
In loving memory of my dear husband Steve who passed away November 23, 2021.
The day you left and gained your wings
My heart just broke in two,
I wish you could have stayed with me, But Heaven needed you.
You left me with the memories, And I love you dearly still,
No matter how much time goes by,
You know I always will.
You were a very special person,
With kindness in your heart,
And the love we had together,
Grows stronger now we’re apart.
I know I cannot bring you back,
Although I wish it every day,
But a piece of me went with you, The day you went away.
Always in my heart…Olga.
Vicky Field
March 22, 1932 - November 20, 2022
Those we love don’t walk away, They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved; still missed, and held so dear.
Love Always, Wanda and family
Randy, Elaine and family
In Loving Memory of Steve (Stephan) Orleski
In loving memory of our dear Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather who passed away
November 23, 2021.
He never looked for praises
He was never one to boast
He just went on quietly working
For the ones he loved the most.
His dreams were seldom spoken
His wants were very few
And most of the time his worries
Went unspoken too.
He was there…A firm foundation
Through all our storms of life
A sturdy hand to hold on to
In times of stress and strife.
A true friend we could turn to
When times were good or bad
One of our greatest blessings
The man that we called Dad, Gido and Great Gido.
Forever Remembered and Sorely Missed by your children
Donna, Barb and Russell, Carol and Dennis.
Grandchildren Corey and Vicky, Kelly and Jackie, Carlene, Curtis and Allison, Kristen.
Great-Grandchildren Cameron, Casey, Hannah, Kane, Dominick
Peter Sawchuk
July 9, 1933 - November 26, 2019
Remember him with a smile today
He was not one for tears
Reflect instead on memories
Of all the happy years
Recall to mind the way he spoke
And all the things he said
His strength, his stance, the way he walked
Remember these instead
The good advice he’d give us
His eyes that shone with laughter
So much of him will never die
But live on ever after
As we loved you, so we miss you
In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always
Bringing many a silent a tear. Loved and dearly missed by Violet and family
KAISER, Berenice
It is with deep sorrow we announce that Berenice
Kaiser of Vegreville, formerly of Edmonton, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 65 years.
Berenice is survived by her loving son, Joe (Nicole) and sister, Donna. She was predeceased by her mother, Stephanie and her brother, Doug. A special thank-you to the staff at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville and Vegreville homecare staff for their care and compassion. At Berenice’s request, there will not be a service.
Photos, memories, and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.
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Janice Joy Anne (SIDOR) Skubleny April 5, 1941 – November 16, 2024
Janice Joy Anne (SIDOR) Skubleny resided at the Extended Health Care Facility in Lamont, Alberta. She was born on April 5, 1941 in Vegreville, Alberta. On November 16, 2024, at the age of 83, she passed away peacefully with her family, staff and friends by her side.
Janice will be deeply mourned by her loving son Craig (Lisa) Skubleny and their children Evan, Tori, and Shay; daughter Laurie (Raymond) Raynaud and their daughters Katie and Nicki (Brett) Leveque; stepson Miles Ellis; step brothers Brian (Betty) Sidor and their daughters Holly and Noelle; Lyle Sidor and his children Nicole, Matthew and Micheal; sister-in-law Diane Sidor, niece Dawn Sidor and nephews Russell (Alanna) Sidor, David (Elaine) Davies; and her sister-in-law and best friend Dolores Sadoway and her children Jody Zabel, Kerri O’Brein, Shawn (Les) Sadoway and Loren (Laurie) Sadoway; sister-in-law Sonia Skubleny and her sons Darin (Karin) and Mark Skubleny; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Janice was predeceased by her husband, Jim Skubleny; parents Bill and Katie (Hawreschuk) Sidor; stepmother, Doreen (Dunn) Sidor; her brother Kenneth Sidor and brother in-law Orest Skubleny.
Janice had various careers throughout her lifetime, most notably working alongside her husband, Jim, at their accounting firm. Janice enjoyed being outdoors and loved to spend time in the mountains. She was an avid gardener and had the magic touch with each plant she lovingly selected and tended to. Janice always welcomed everyone with her wonderful cooking and baking.
On behalf of our family, I’d like to thank Dr. McBorg and the staff and friends that helped Mom through her journey - especially with the last 6 years during her stay in Morley Manor and the Lamont Health Care Centre: Continue Care Unit.
Memorial Service and inurnment will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Luzan.
To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
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John John Edwin Heisler was born on November 11th 1940 to Jacob and Katherine Heisler in Unity Saskatchewan. He is predeceased by his parents, and his brothers Jack and Ed.
Left to mourn his loss is his wife of 59 years, Mary, his four children, Cindy of Canmore, Pam (Ron) Aguilar of Calgary, Jason of Calgary and Bradley (Carmen) of Vegreville, and his five grandchildren - Keaton, Diego, Rylee, Milan, and Devyn whom he deeply cherished. John started his life of hard work when he was seven, delivering groceries in Unity, accompanied by his dog “Dog”. He worked much of his life for the Co-op, a career which took him and his beloved bride to Macklin Saskatchewan, where his two daughters were born. The family then moved to Hepburn Saskatchewan where his two sons were born. After several moves in Saskatchewan John led his family to Alberta and they lived happily in Ponoka for several years before finally settling in Vegreville where the roots grew deep. Throughout this time John worked to support his family but always found time for camping trips, woodworking, fishing, and perfecting his napping skills. As time passed his hobbies fell to the wayside (notwithstanding the napping which improved with time) as he assumed the role of grandfather, spending countless hours with his progeny. Of all his achievements and roles in life, grandfather is what he would want to be remembered (although this point may be argued by the lovely and sturdy pieces of furniture that occupy a place in the homes of his family and friends). John’s love for his grandchildren knew no bounds and even under intense scrutiny he would not pick a favourite. His sense of humour and love of laughter lives on in them.
As a lifelong hockey fan, John would always find time to watch his beloved Oilers play, and was able to watch McDavid get his 1000th point. Not many things irritated John, but sandwiches with “only 3 slices” of bologna and the Oilers faltering powerplay were two of the biggest.
John and Mary grew together and had grand plans for their retirement, including travel to religious pilgrimages throughout Europe. Upon Mary suffering her stroke in 2013, John adapted and became doting spouse, focussing all his energy into caring for his wife.
Just days after his 84th birthday, John decided it was time for a final nap, took one last snore and peacefully passed away while surrounded by loved ones. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, caring father and doting grandfather. Memories of him will live in our hearts and never leave.
The family would like to thank Saint Joseph’s General Hospital staff for the care John received during his final months. We also thank the staff at Heritage House for a decade of supporting our parents and taking Dad’s occasional stern advocacy in stride; he greatly appreciated the efforts of staff in caring for our mother.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Martin Of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Inurnment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. John was a supporter of several charities and the family requests that in lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local chapter of the Cancer Society. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
HONISH, Joe 1937 - 2024
Joe Honish of Vegreville went to sleep in death on October 22. He is survived by his wife Delores Honish, son Roy (Peco) Honish, and daughters Terry Ann Lay and Samantha (Mike) Partington. Grandchildren: Amanda (Justin) Hardstaff, Wyatt Lay, April Lay, Vaughn Reid, Zavier Reid. Great grandchildren: Elise, Reyna and Carver Hardstaff.
was predeceased by his mother Josephine and father Tony, his three brothers Art, Roy and Constance and his five sisters Florance, Mildred, Pauline, Mary and Lena.
Vegreville Kingdom Hall
November 23, 2024.
Steve (Stephan) Orleski
Heisler,
LOPASCHUK, Donna
April 11, 1963 – November 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our Mother and Baba, Donna Lopaschuk of Two Hills, Alberta on November 16, 2024. Her memory will be cherished by her two daughters: Kirby (Jim) and Kenda (Renny) and son Kody (Taralyn); 6 grandchildren Allyson, Matthew, Rhett, Kaisley, Lukas and Liam. She is also remembered by her mother Elsie Wiwad and siblings Barb (Rhonda), Betty (Allan) and Jack along with numerous nieces and nephews. Donna was predeceased by her father John Wiwad and her brother Dennis. Donna touched many lives with her involvement and dedication for 19 years in the Two Hills School and as a talented caterer.
A Prayer Service will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Andrew Community Centre with Father Vladimir Lysak officiating. Private Funeral Service will be held followed by interment in the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Cemetery – Sunland. Memorial donations may be made to the Two Hills School Meal program – cheques payable to St. Paul Education. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Food can be delicious and not cost a
This was proven at the Healthy Eating Club at Vegreville Seventh Day Adventist Church on November 17 which had a total of 22 attendees.
Linda Wilkinson and Marion Coppock plan these meetings.
This club is free to attend and was started in September 2024 because the church received a grant from Adventist Development and Relief Agency Canada this year to assist the community with food insecurity.
They are reaching that goal because these meetings held once a month are teaching people how to cook more inexpensively with lentils and beans, as well as, other plant-based foods.
Crazy Laws
Economical Food for Life
Wilkinson explains that they bring plant-based
Attendees. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Some of the delightful food served. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Canada Post Strike
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Workers with Canada Post, approximately 55,000 strong, went on a nation-wide strike Nov. 15.
Canada Post is classified as an essential service, which allows the federal government to introduce legislation if it wants to in order to end a work stoppage. This measure has been used several times, including during the last two Canada Post strikes, in 2011 and 2018.
Representatives from Canada Post and the postal workers union sat down with a special mediator Monday, (Nov. 18) but no deal was reached by the two parties despite the fact a mediator was appointed to reach a new contract agreement.
The union is calling for a cumulative wage hike of 24 percent over four years, while Canada Post has offered an 11.5 percent increase. Other issues include job security, benefits and contract work for parcel delivery on weekends.
On Nov. 15, the Government of Alberta issued a news release, stating that steps were being taken to ensure that critical mail between Albertans and the government continues to flow.
“Starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta government offices across the province to ensure it reaches the proper destination. No stamps are required.
Albertans who receive mail from the provincial government will receive a notification by email or phone indicating where and when they can pick-up/drop-off their mail. Alberta’s government will never ask for personal information over the phone or for anyone to click on a link in an email. Non-critical mail will be held by the originating department until Canada Post mail service resumes. Some departments are participating in a Canada Post program to deliver social-economic cheques once a month during the disruption. Many departments that issue cheques also offer direct deposit. For more information, or to inquire about signing up for direct deposit, Albertans should contact the government department that issues the payment.”
According to Canada Post, “Customers will experience delays due to the strike activity. Mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered for the duration of the national strike, and some post offices will be closed. Service guarantees will be impacted for items already in the postal network. No new items will be accepted until the national disruption is over.
Items will be delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume
All mail and parcels in the postal network will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible on a first-in, first-out basis once operations resume. However, a national strike of any length will impact service to Canadians well after the strike activity ends. Shutting down facilities across the country will affect Canada Post’s entire national network. Processing and delivery may take some time to fully return to normal.”
and Pat Motiuk; Steve Kereliuk; David and Millie Giebelhaus; Marion Baxandall; Betty Lou Hewko; Jerry, Kevin, Donna & Braden Eliuk; Lisa and Marvin Topilko; Michael LesowayErnie and Pat Motiuk; Steve Kereliuk; David and Millie Giebelhaus. Kelly & Leath Johnston; Sofia Manro & Nikhil Arora; Michelle Pinon & Family; Jerry & Jeannie Windels, Dan and Albina Beaudette, Arthur Beaudette
Notice on front door of Vegreville Post Office.
(Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Vegreville Post Office. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Playing for Kindness
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Vegreville Jr. B. Rangers generated $773.20 and two truckloads of food for Vegreville Food Bank during their 50th Anniversary Celebration Alumni Weekend on October 25 and 26 at Wally Fedun Arena.
Brandy Stefan, a member of the Rangers Organizing
For Sale or Rent
Committee, explained that they wanted to give back. “Vegreville Food Bank is important to our community because they help our unfortunate people.”
The cheque presentation for this organization was at Wally Fedun Arena on November 17.
Food Bank coordinator Linda Wilkinson said they are planning to provide Christmas Dinner Boxes for
Unreserved Real Estate Sale for Garth & Darlene Fleming
Sale Starts December 6th & Closes on December 9th, 2024 - Holden, AB
Directions: From Hwy 14 Go 3 1/2 Miles South On Rg Rd 163, West 1/2 Miles to Corner of Twp Rd 490 & Rg Rd 164
Selling A Beautiful Half Section Of Mixed Farm Land Located Just South of Holden
Parcel #1 - Consisting Of the NW-33-48-16-W4M - Being 160 Acres
M/L - Beautiful, Mostly Open Land Currently Having 63 Acres Cultivated, 97 Acres being Pasture Land & Few Trees with a Creek Running Through The North East Corner. Surface Lease Road & Lease Site That Currently Has A Yearly Revenue of $3600.00/Year. With Some Work There Is An Opportunity For Many Of the Pasture Acres To Become Cultivated.
Parcel # 2 - Consisting Of The SW-33-48-16-W4M - Being 160 Acres
M/L - Beautiful, Mostly Open land, Currently Having 50 Acres Cultivated, 110 Acres Being Pasture Land & A Few Trees, Dug Out, Also A Former Yard Site. Quarter Is Fenced & Cross Fenced, With Some Work There Is An Opportunity For Many Of The Pasture Acres to Become Cultivated.
anyone who applies between November 18 and December 13. They will use the funds from these games to purchase these special Christmas Dinner Boxes. “We are so grateful for the monetary donations and food items donated. The Vegreville Food Bank could not help community members without this generous support.”
Winter Wonderland
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Vegreville received its first real snowfall for the 2024 season in the late afternoon of November 15. This was a pleasant surprise as it came right on time for all the Christmas markets that were going to be happening on the weekend.
L-R: Brandy Stefan, Linda Wilkinson accepting the cheque on behalf of Vegreville Food Bank from President of Vegreville Jr. B. Rangers Hockey Club Jim Nichol. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
The pure white snow was a lovely sight.
(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Jana Neradilova is busy shoveling. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Parcel #1 - Consisting of the SE 36-53-18 W4M
Being 160 Acres M/L
Pasture Land Fence with Page Wire, Single Strand Barb Wire & A Dug Out.
Located North of Hwy #16 on Rge Rd 180 for 5 Kms. West Side of the Road
Parcel #2 - Consisting of the NW 7-55-17 W4M
Being 148.95 Acres M/L
Currently Seeded to Alfalfa, New 4 Strand Barb Wire Fence Around the Perimeter of the Property. Beautiful Mostly Open Quarter that does have a Subdivision out the NW Corner, a Good Shelter Belt, Ample Wildlife, Does Have a Few Sloughs That Would Work as a Water Sources, on the SE Corner of TWP Rd 552 & Rge Rd 180
Located 8.7 Kms North of Hwy #15, 20 Kms North of Hwy #16, East Side of the Road.
Parcel #3 - Consisting of the SW 25-55-18 W4M Being 160 Acres M/L Seeded to Alfalfa/Grass, Can be Hay/Pasture Land, Old Yard Site, One Flat Bottom Grainary, New 4 Strand Barb Wire.
Located On the Corner of Rge Rd 181 & Hwy 29 with 1/2 a Mile of Hwy. Frontage
Parcel #4 - Consisting of the SE 35-55-18 W4M
Being 160 Acres M/L
A Very Nice Open Quarter with Dugouts, Brand New 4 Strand Barb Wire Fence, Seeded to Alfalfa/Grass, Excellent Hay or Pasture Land.
Located 1.7 Kms North of Hyw #29 on Rge Rd 181
