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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce partnered with Vegreville Agricultural Society to host their 21st Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale which saw around 400 attendees on Nov. 18 at Vegreville Social Centre. Everything from Christmas baking, quilting, jewelry, woodwork, Ukrainian Folk Art, seasonal home décor, dog treats and more were for sale. Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce General Manager Roxane Bordyniuk explained, “We had 47 vendors with 64 tables whereas last year we had 38

vendors with only 57 tables. We host this because having the Arts and Crafts Sale is a tradition that both the public and the vendors like to have every year. This gives the vendors an opportunity to show their creations.” Non-profit organizations were on site too. When asked, the Coordinator for Vegreville Food Bank Joanna Karczmarek, said they collected food and raised $1,006.85. Dwayne Hlady, President of Vegreville Transportation Services Society (VTSS) said they ran the kitchen for the concession where they raised under $600 which will

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12:58 – Report of threats being uttered. Under investigation. 14:31 – Report of another break-in in a series at a rural property. Complainant had seen lights from a neighbouring yard and was asking for members to respond. Under investigation. 16:05 – Report of a youth outside a liquor store asking people to buy liquor for them. 21:50 – Members assisted another agency with a wellbeing check. No safety concerns. November 16 09:20 – Report of a bike found behind the caller’s house. Bike is a dark navy blue SCHWINN. Bike will be held by RCMP for 45 days and if not claimed, turned over to the town.

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Village of Andrew Hosts Special Meeting to Discuss Possible Purchase of Building Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Members of the public were given the opportunity to provide input on the future of the building that houses the Village of Andrew administration office, recreational spaces and former school during a special meeting on Nov. 15. Around 40 people gathered in the Village of Andrew multi-purpose room to hear from delegates during the open forum portion of the meeting. Following that, they were given the chance to provide comments to council. To start the meeting, Ken Glover from HumanEdge Executive Search gave an overview to attendees. Glover stated, “The Village of Andrew and Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) have a long-lasting relationship. In 1991, EIPS established a joint use agreement which facilitated renovations to facilitate the location of the municipality’s administration office within a portion of this building. Over time the school became home to a community library and other amenities. In 2018 the municipality signed a reciprocal agreement that superceded the former agreement and laid the foundation for the municipality to consider acquiring the school building in the future. Within agreement municipality have the ability to acquire the building, the land in which it all resides and the playground for $1. At the same time, EIPS was undergoing a significant analysis of all its education services and evaluating many other aspects of the school in Andrew as we know it. And on May 4, 2023 EIPS board vote to close K to 6 school here in Andrew.” The agreement was in place until Nov. 6, but EIPS extended the deadline to Dec. 31, 2023. Glover said, council was now faced to act on the agreement or find an alternative solution. “With so much invested in the school building it seemed like the automatic decision was to purchase the school, but council felt it was prudent to investigate all

potential options. In addition, the need to gather further information in regards to the cost of repairs, operations and maintenance of the existing school building,” said Glover. To that end, they looked at the former Co-op building and the former seniors lodge, but those options were ruled out after further research. Glover said, “Including the purchase price of $1 and taking into account all of the information, the known immediate repairs, particularly the roofing and some of the sprinkler elements, the anticipated operating and maintenance, insurance and annual inspection requirements to the boiler and other, and the potential legal costs to the transaction we would be sharing with EIPS of course, council estimates the first-year cost to be between $125,000 to $200,000. Notwithstanding any future potential tenant revenue or grant monies which are potentially there or revenue from a charter school or other, council feels the expense would be manageable, certainly in the best interests of the community, and of course, council would need and be active in the first year and beyond looking for tenants and cutting costs through contingency actions where necessary. So, based on this journey and the information collected through the best of our ability, within timelines we had to work within, council is prepared to move forward in its purchase of the Andrew school building in its current reciprocal agreement conditions. However, we need to hear from you and that’s why we are here.” Delegates who made formal written presentations included: Kylie Rude, Jason Tkachuk, Carri Hrehorets. Kylie Rude, who is with the charter school committee said she outlined a letter to council a couple of weeks ago summarizing the action of members. Rude said, “We’re in the process of forming a society with a goal of starting a charter school and part of that is taking ownership of the building perhaps or working with the

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Andrew Ag. Society which she has headed for the past 15 years. She also spoke from personal experience with four children having attended Andrew School. “The school benefitted from a lot of our programs and all families had access to what we had to offer through use of the arena and other events without a school our events have less attendance as all these children attend other schools and participate in extracurricular activities there as well. Not only does the local Ag society suffer, but all other clubs do, such as the curling club, figure skating, minor hockey and many other clubs as well. The closure of our school has a devastating rippling effect on our entire village and our community. Our school closed at the decision of Elk Island School Division, not by the people who live here, work here or rely on it to be an integral part of keeping our community strong. Closing our school was wrong and we have the opportunity to make it right.” Former Andrew student Chris Lichuk was not on the list of presenters, but was allowed to speak during the open forum. Letters from Charlene and Warren Rude were also read aloud to attendees. About half a dozen members in the gallery spoke in favour of the purchase before the public forum portion of the meeting was closed. Mayor Goertz, Deputy Mayor Tammy Pickett, and Councillor Merwin Haight all spoke in favour of the purchase of the building. While members of council were planning to discuss the purchase in closed session, they decided to discuss it in open session in the spirit of transparency. Mayor Goertz made the motion to purchase the building for $1. The motion passed unanimously. Following the decision Lichuk stated, “The potential is there.”

village. We’re still working out those details, but our proposal was to take ownership of the building eventually.” Rude said the projected operating costs are “very reasonable” and pointed out that there are grants and fundraising opportunities available to help with some of the costs or other needs. So, I truly believe that having a school in the community is vital to the future. Without this school, I think you all know that the community is in jeopardy… Taking ownership benefits us all. I truly believe it is the most cost-effective option for the village.” She also referred to cost in terms of quality of life for local residents. Jason Tkachuk also spoke in favour of the charter school. “Since closure of Andrew School I’ve been exploring the prospect of bringing Andrew Rural Charter Public School. Largest challenge is securing a place to operate. We have 70 students wanting to attend so far and typically this number grows as other public schools progress to opening…We have the opportunity to provide our children with a world class education instead of settling for what’s handed to us by a school board based in an urban centre over 100 kilometers away.” Tkachuk went into some details regarding mandate, curriculum, programming, etc. “Our plan is to create a foundation. Andrew Rural Academy Foundation to assume ownership of the Andrew multiplex. This foundation will act as an ownership authority with a board comprised of parents, town and county representatives which can balance the interests of all parties involved and ensure Andrew is a development for the future.” Carri Hrehorets spoke on behalf of the

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A Peace Keeping Nation

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“A peace keeping nation.” A statement that rightly or wrongly has irked me for years. I personally feel that in a way, the attempt to re-label our military in that way is an insult to those brave men and women who put their lives on the line in major conflicts around the world including WWI, WWII and others. I say that I’m not sure if I am right in feeling that way because of what a WWII veteran once told me when we were discussing the anthem. For years I felt a strong opinion about people who would not stand for the Canadian anthem or remove their hats. In a sageness that only someone with his years and experience could command, he put his hand on my shoulder and simply stated “Don’t let that upset you. The reason we fought was so that Canadians would have the choice.” He almost brought a tear to my eye. What he definitely brought was a realization that my perception of things came from a place much different from his. All things considered, the term still bothers me. Even more so when the words are nothing more than empty platitudes.

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More often than not, politicians speak to their political base who aren’t necessarily interested in the facts. It’s also common to have politicians make promises among peers so they can get a round of applause and some much-needed pats on the back. We have heard many such promises along with very “Canadian” excuses such as providing value to NATO that can’t be calculated in the agreed upon 2 percent spending target. With recent cuts, the shortfall in Canada has become even starker. At 1.29 percent of GDP, Canada is a long way off the two per cent target that we are committed to. That means Canada would have to spend an additional $75 billion before the end of 2027. On one hand, Canada has been trying hard to expand the definition of what spending is included and have asked for space, cyber and AI research be included. The short answer from the US according to sources was…. “No.” Late in September, the Canadian government announced a $1 billion spending reduction for the Canadian military. However, the spending reduction was NOT to be confused with a budget cut. That’s a small statement with a lot to unpack. I suppose they want the military to spend less while not reducing our effectiveness. So, either we want more for less, or we want to stop wasting money. Simple enough I suppose. Ok. Returning to peace keeping. Back in 2016 Canada’s Harjit Sajjan made a pledge to the United Nations. Canada was prepared so deploy up to 600 armed forces members to support international peacekeeping operations. Of course, the statement came with the usual “confidence” and “committed” riders. Fast forward to today, and how close do you think we are to that 600 target. I’ll give you a second. Keep in mind that there’s a lot going on around the globe that I’m sure could use our attention. According to the UN, there are 29 members of the Canadian Armed Forces active in peacekeeping operations. TWENTY-NINE. The decline started in the Harper era and in his 2015 campaign, Trudeau criticized the Conservative government of the time for the reduction when the number was in the low hundreds (around 130 I believe). More paper promises and anything for a vote. Canada once rated 3rd in personnel commitment to the UN for peacekeeping. The current average is 605. Now with the 29 people committed to the UN, Canada ranks 66th. That’s two behind… wait for it… the Russian Federation. Let that sink in. That sense of responsibility Canada once had to protect others has faded. Perhaps it’s time to stop with the rhetoric of calling Canada a “peacekeeping nation.” Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Around 400 people were able to buy one-of-a-kind items from 28 vendors at this sale on November 18. Coordinator Jennifer Hladilo said this sale at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre was a partnership with Vegreville Farmers’ Market. “This is our 19th year of running this sale which we host for shopping convenience, and to support local business people so the money people spend goes back into the community. Every year we support a charity and this time we supported the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 by giving them a table to sell raffle tickets.”

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90 Years Ago – November 22, 1933

Country roads are reported in frightful shape. The frost has just about gone out altogether and the frequent little showers of rain, with the odd snowstorm or two, combine to make the roads worse and worse. Town merchants find a marked fall-off in the trade as the country people decline to struggle through the mud into town. D.A. Kennedy, weed inspector for the M.D. of Norma said, “I beg to report that in my opinion, the season of 1933 was one that was very favorable for the germination of all annual weeds although they were late in getting started in the spring.” Perennials like Canada thistle and sow thistle are getting more widely distributed from year to year, although in most cases they are being well looked after; in some cases, it is necessary to notify the owner to get action; on the whole, I do not find as bad cases as there were some years ago. Mr. Parley Pierce of the Ryley Royal Bank staff received word today that he is to take over duties with the Royal Bank in Calgary, while Mr. Story of Calgary comes to Ryley.

75 Years Ago – November 24, 1948

Bill Gehring was elected president of the curling club at the annual meeting of the club. Vice-President is Bill Belcher; 2nd Vice Pres. – Cam Campbell and Sec-Treas. – Archie Jeffrey. The inclusion of Township 50, Range 15, West 4th, in the Vegreville District is forecast to occur early in 1949. Residents of the Township have petitioned the authorities asking for the transfer from the Holden Hospital District to Vegreville, on the grounds of convenience of hospital service. Jacob Mast, Sr., did a lot of the necessary work of circulating the petition among the residents of the Township, who are practically unanimous in their desire to have the transfer effected. At Bourne Aerodrome, Cambridge, Pest Control Ltd. have inaugurated its spraycopter service. Using a Westland “Sikorsky 51” Helicopter fitted with spraying equipment carrying 65 gallons of spray liquid, the spray-copter can spray 20 to 30 acres of crops. Because of the downward slipstream of the helicopter, the spray is forced well into the vegetation, pools, and water streams. Beneath overhanging rocks can be treated in this way for aerial mosquito control.

50 Years Ago – November 22, 1973

A report on the progress of Vegreville’s Easter Egg was made at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce by project Chairman Ralph Gorrie. Mr. Gorrie presented the initial sketch of the 30 ft. tall egg which is proposed to be built adjacent to the campsite as a tourist attraction. Mrs. Marilyn Wells, a Vegreville high school teacher, was recently presented with the S. Hudgson Award for excellence in life drawing by Grant MacEwan Community College of Edmonton. Over 9,500 persons were under treatment for tuberculosis in Canada last year, according to the Christmas Seal people from the Alberta Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association. Zeke Onushko and Bob Lowry made a presentation of a graphic outline of how they hoped the Polar Bear Pow Wow can be expanded with the cooperation of the community. The presentation was made at the November meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. John Bennett and Mrs. K. McKenzie volunteered to serve on the committee. Winners in the Legion literary competitions for Remembrance Day were Trudy Scribney and Trellis Waite. Surveys estimate that 42.2 percent of Canadians over 20 years of age smoke cigarettes on a regular basis. In 1971, 1,445 persons died of emphysema in Canada. Emphysema is so closely related to smoking, many physicians call it the smoker’s disease.

25 Years Ago – November 24, 1998

Mike Chudyk and Stan Woloshniuk had the task of stringing up the lights on the trees along Main Street. They easily changed more than a thousand light bulbs in preparation for Friday’s illumination activities. It’s our privilege to announce that local business owner Ben Weibe will be our new President of the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce. Fortunately, current 1st Vice President Orest Hlus will stay on as 3rd vice-president and give the organization continuity. “It is my belief that Christmas is for children,” says local Chiropractor, Daniel Fisher, as he launches his “Chiropractic Toy Drive” for the Christmas Bureau. The classes in Queen Elizabeth School raised $572.20 for UNICEF. The students collected the money at Halloween. Some of the children who collected for UNICEF were Dillion Steeves, Anthony Bienvenue, Courtney Armstrong, and Desurae Sulz. The Vegreville Elks Club presented Nova with a plaque in honor of their generous donation to repair the elk at the Elks Kinsmen Park. On hand to make the presentation were Elk members Jim Davies and Arthur Zeigler presenting the plaque to Nova representatives Cheryl Elkow and Denise Durie.

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‘Food Bucks’ one Solution to Canada’s growing Food Insecurity Crisis Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University

Food insecurity numbers in Canada have reached astonishing levels, making it hard to believe the extent of the crisis. According to the latest Who’s Hungry report from Daily Bread and North York Harvest food banks, the number of people depending on food banks in Toronto has doubled compared to the previous year, with one out of every 10 individuals currently relying on them. Food bank usage has hit an all-time high this year, with over 2.5 million visits recorded between April 2022 and March 2023, marking a staggering 50 percent increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, there are no signs of this trend slowing down. The Hunger Count, released last month by Food Bank Canada, revealed that over two million Canadians now rely on food banks. Even Statistics Canada has joined the chorus of alarming food insecurity statistics, indicating that 18 percent of Canadian families experienced some degree of food insecurity in 2022. Regardless of where you look, the data is undeniably grim. While some have pointed fingers at Ottawa, provinces, or grocers for our society’s predicament, the reality is that our current situation results from a combination of various factors, many of which have nothing to do with Canada. Issues such as disrupted supply chains, the conflict in Ukraine, and the impact of climate change on global regions have all contributed. In fact, when compared to many other countries, Canada is faring relatively better. For example, in Australia, the Foodbank Hunger Count 2023 reports that 3.7 million households, equivalent to 36 percent, have experienced varying levels of food insecurity in the past year. Earlier this year in the United Kingdom, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed that food insecurity had risen to 25 percent. Challenges have arisen even in the United States, the land known for affordable food. Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger relief and food rescue organization in the country, released a report showing that about 49 million individuals, or one in six Americans, sought assistance from hunger relief programs in the last year, a ratio higher than Canada’s. Despite exporting over $85 billion worth of agri-food

products, seeing so many Canadians going hungry is disheartening. The facts are clear, but our path to reducing food insecurity remains less so. Food banks are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, performing remarkable work with limited resources. However, they are designed to provide temporary relief, not a permanent solution. Many reports include a comprehensive list of recommendations, such as expediting the construction of more affordable housing and swiftly implementing the Canada Disability Benefit, guaranteeing a minimum income. However, these mechanisms require additional capital, increased government involvement, and added bureaucracy. Canadians already pay a substantial amount of taxes and may not be eager to fund new costly programs that could become permanent, especially as servicing our debt continues to rise. Nevertheless, one program could offer much-needed assistance to people in need without straining existing not-forprofits or significantly adding to public expenditure. Nova Scotia, Montreal, and British Columbia have successfully launched community food coupon programs. These programs aim to support low-income households in acquiring fresh, nutritious, locally sourced food, enhancing food literacy, and encouraging healthier food choices. Notably, these programs provide participating households with regular allocations of an alternative currency, known as “food bucks,” that can only be redeemed at farmers’ markets. Unlike grocery rebates, which have cost Ottawa over $2.5 billion without assurance that the money was spent on food, these coupons can only be used to purchase food and support our farmers. The costs associated with implementing these programs are minimal. Nova Scotia’s program costs approximately $350,000, while Montreal’s received support from Desjardins totalling $50,000. In contrast, British Columbia’s program, launched in 2021, requires about $1 million a year to assist 10,000 households. The province has the second-lowest food insecurity rate in the country, at 16.9 percent, according to Statistics Canada, despite soaring real estate prices. If Canada needs one program that can make a substantial impact right now, offering the best value for our investment, it would undoubtedly be such a program. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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Elaine Sorochan Acclaimed as Town of Two Hills Councillor

Mayor Leonard Ewanishan congratulates Elaine Sorochan following the oath of office. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Mayor Leonard Ewanishan and Councillor Elaine Sorochan. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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major concern and will remain a priority to make sure they are included. As well, I will strive to provide and ensure a safe and secure community for our families.” Sorochan also will be focused on regional collaboration. “I am excited and hopeful that some agreement can be reached between the County of Two Hills, Town of Two Hills and Village of Myrnam exploring areas where we can work together for our mutual benefit in an effort to save taxpayers’ dollars.” During her previous tenure, Sorochan sat on a number of council committees including: Northern Lights Library System, Alice Melnyk Library, Regional Landfill, Eagle Hill Foundation, Sport Activities Council and Memorial Highway Association. Some of her provincial positions were with the Yellowhead East Alberta Health Advisory Council, Alberta Government Assessment Review Board, Women in Municipal Government, Ministry of Transportation, Oil Sands Development Group and the Oil Sands Secretariat, which she said, covered twothirds of the cost to replace infrastructure under Highway 36

Elaine Sorochan returned to her familiar seat on Two Hills’ town council on Nov. 14 after being officially sworn into office by Mayor Leonard Ewanishan. Sorochan had previously served on town council for 16 years. She served from 2001-2010 and 2017-2021 as councillor and from 2010-2013 as mayor. “I left office in 2021 to spend more time with my family and wonderful grandchildren. After a well needed rest, I now have more time to return to political life, a position I really valued and enjoyed.” She plans to provide strong leadership based on her experiences and educational background. “By being on council, I will be a strong voice for the taxpayers in our town to ensure that tax dollars are spent effectively and efficiently as well as being accessible to community residents with all their concerns. Seniors, youth and affordable housing have always been a

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through town. “I was involved in quite a few projects completed in Two Hills, the main ones were the installation of the ACE water system as well as building the new reservoir, construction of the Two Hills Medical Clinic, Two Hills Mennonite School and the Two Hills Recreation Centre.” Sorochan taught school in Two Hills for 38 years and volunteered with a number of community organizations, including minor hockey, figure skating, minor ball, Ukrainian dancing and Lions Club to name a few. She and her husband Emil have lived in the community for 53 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.

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Many award recipients were present for a group photo. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Awards and scholarships were presented to students for studies completed during the 2022-2023 school year during St. Mary’s Catholic High School held its annual Awards Night on Nov. 3. Principal Jim Salsbury welcomed everyone, stating, “We are proud of all of our students and what they accomplished. Tonight, we get a chance to honour the successful and active people in our community. We care for them and want to

support them in any way that we can.” Assistant Principal Darby Murphy said Elk Island Catholic Schools (EICS) 202223 theme is: ‘Go and Light our World’. “The scriptures are full of God’s messages reminding us that we are made in His image and that we are loved beyond comprehension. This theme is meant to encourage our staff and students and our wider school family to see the absolute gift and treasure that each person is and to use our gifts and talents as an example to others,” said Darby.

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Mayor of Vegreville Tim MacPhee brought congratulatory greetings on behalf of council before the awards were presented. The Religious Studies Award was presented to: Ella Canning, Kristine Quintos, Sidney Dribnenki, Jessica Stuart, Brady Douglas-Krill and Owen Sims. The Christian Leadership Award was presented to: Brendan Antonchuk, Joshua Murphy, Kate Albrecht, Cameron Dixson, Kacie-Rae Kisilevich and Nolan Dixson. The Citizenship Award was presented

to: Alyssa Ezio, Claire Pasay, Marlee Ogrodnick, Kya Nelson, Rylee Heisler and Quinten Albrecht. The Saint Mary’s (STMY) Fine Arts Award went to Isabella DeGuzman, STMY Trades Award went to Jelayna Ogrodnick, STMY Culinary Award was presented to Kiera Comeau, and The SAINTS Award went to Natalie Andrews. The Outstanding Athletic Award Recipients were: Hudson Sorochan,

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surreal. It is really exciting and I am really honoured to receive this award. To earn good grades, I study. But one of the biggest things for me is I try to take pride in everything that I submit. Every time I submit an assignment, I want to reflect on that and think yes, I did a good job on it. If I could look back on an assignment and be happy with how it turned out then I knew that I put my best effort into that assignment.” Hannah Chai received the Edward Beaudette Memorial Scholarship which was instituted in memory of the former Grade 12 student who was killed in a car accident in September of 1986. The attributes Edward possessed were: respect, determination, consideration for the feelings of others and the willingness to give of himself without asking for anything in return. Ashton Sorochan received the Outlaw All Terrain Scholarship for the Most Exemplary Grade 12 student, Lakeland Power Co-op Scholarship, and the ATA Scholarship. Sara Stuart received the Tanya Thiessen Excellence in Service for Leadership Award. The Vegreville Lion’s Centennial Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship and Lakeland Power Co-op Scholarship was awarded to Quinten Albrecht. Nolan Dixson received the Religious Education Activities for Life (REAL) Foundation Scholarship. The Governor General Award recipient was Owen Sims. It is awarded to the student who graduates with the highest academic average.

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Local Football Players Contribute to Trophy Title for Wheatland Football League Jennifer Cheremshynski Submitted

Nov. 3, 2023, was a beautiful, fall day for a Friday night football game and for these six boys, it couldn’t have ended any better. The St. Paul Lions High School football team played off against the Holy Rosary Raiders in Lloydminster for the league championship. It was a hard fought, close game that ended in St. Paul winning by a score of 19-15. After two quarters, St. Paul was down by a score of 3-10. Keeping the game close was the key to pulling off the victory. A group of six boys travelled every day from Vegreville to go to school and play football in St. Paul. Thank you to Principal and Head Coach, Mark Tichkowsky for welcoming the ‘Vegreville Boys’ to your school and allowing them to be a part of your team. This is the third year in a row that these boys have faced off against the Raiders for the Wheatland Championship. The last time the Lions won was 10 years ago. The football career began for two of the six boys when they were Pee Wee age (Grades 4 to 6) and their parents drove them to Sherwood Park to play with the Wolverines. Then when they were Bantam age (Grades 7 to 9), the group of 6 played here in Vegreville with the Vortex. During that time, Vegreville had a thriving football program and were able to field a 12

Back Row L-R: Zachary Quinton, Jeanathan Cheremshynski, Barret Scherger and Kayden Taschuk. Front Row L-R: Adrik Stefanishion and Parker Lemko. (Cheryl Quinton/Submitted Photo)

man team for kids in Grades 7 to 9. Starting a Bantam program was challenging but the businesses, town council, and the community of Vegreville were very supportive. As the core of the group was moving up into Grade 10, both St. Mary’s and Vegreville Composite were

not willing to work together and register a 12 man team. The Vegreville Football Association merely needed both schools to allow their students to play on the community team and for one school to register the team with ASAA. The Association was looking after everything else, includ-

ing the registration fees and insurance for the team. Disappointed with both school systems, the parents had to seek other options. A call was made to St. Paul and the rest is history for the group of 6. There are other boys and families who have also left Vegreville to go play 12 man high school football in other communities. Five of the six boys live in Vegreville or the surrounding rural area and the 6th lives in Two Hills. The boys are up most mornings at 6:30 am and travel to Two Hills with one of the parents. They are then picked up in Two Hills by one of the grandparents, who drives them to the St. Paul Regional High School. The football team practices every Monday to Thursday, from 4:00-6:30, starting in the middle of August, and games are typically played on Fridays. “Aunty Gisele brings us a snack every day before practice.” The parent that brought the boys to Two Hills in the morning, drives to St. Paul for the practices at 4:00, takes the boys for a meal after practice, and then they journey home, arriving back in Vegreville around 8:30. There is a lot of driving, a lot of people involved, and a huge time commitment, but the boys and the families involved said they would do it all over again in a heartbeat. As coach Tichkowsky has said, “It takes a community.”

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Winter Wellness Fair and Market featured workshops, health therapies, and a market at the Vegreville Centennial Library on Nov. 4. Coordinator Carmen Bruce said there were 26 health and wellness facilitators and over 200 attendees. Bruce is a wellness practitioner who specializes in Sound Tuning Therapy and Sound Bath Sessions which she expressed are methods of soothing someone’s nervous system, calming the mind, and rebalancing their energy centers. “It’s called a “bath” because you “bathe” in the sound vibrations that a practitioner

Health and Wellness facilitators and attendees at the event. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

provides for you using different sound tools. I personally add my voice to my sound bath sessions as a way to connect with my ancestors and to my clients as the sounds that I sing are gifts to them and messages for their healing. Sound baths are rejuvenating and soothing at the same time. I decided to host this event because I personally use different practitioners in town like Within You Wellness which analyzes the health of your blood with Charlotte Holyk or Jessica Smith from Balanced Therapies which helps with body realignment. Anytime I saw these practitioners, people would always ask me to put an event on to showcase these more unknown therapies. Out of this event, I have gotten to know so many new practitioners like Kerena

Pidwerbeski from Together in Light who is a holistic nurse coach and uses many important modalities to treat each client she sees. At the Wellness Fair, the workshop she presented was “Tapping Calm into Your Day” and she helped several people who attended on how to tap on certain pressure points on your body to change your mood and bring a better sense of wellness into your day. Highlights from the event were Dr. Fisher Chiropractic offering some valuable information on how our body sometimes struggles to rebalance when we get an injury so he was providing some activities to test people’s balance and body self-awareness. Jodie from Soul Spark did an amazing workshop on how to move your energy using body movement activi-

ties and the power of a “roar” using your voice to encourage our body’s natural desire for that spark of joy!” Vegreville resident Gayle Speidel was selling Norwex products which she said could be used to get the chemicals out of your home. “It eliminates people breathing stuff they shouldn’t from their home.” Another local wellness facilitator, Katelyn Evans, is a Registered Nurse and Prenatal Educator from Bloom Childbirth Education. Evans explained that she tries to empower women during the birthing experience. “I try to show women what they can do to support themselves while they give birth so they do not just have to rely on the medical system. I am not a doula or anything like that. I do private birth and postpartum classes. In my classes, we talk about breathing techniques, acupuncture, massage, and essential oil use.” Shayla S. Dube, a Mental Health Consultant from Wellness Empowered Counselling and Consulting Services in Vegreville, explained they are a part-time mental health private practice that specializes in offering cultural safety consultancy and collective healing solutions such as organizational wellness workshops and group therapy.

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Chipman Remembrance Day Ceremony

Veteran Ron Rossetti salutes after laying a wreath. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Sgt. Terry Hyggen leads the parade past the Chipman Agricultural Grounds. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Approximately 80 people gathered in Chipman Memorial Park on Nov. 11 for the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony. There was a parade from the Chipman National Hall past the monument adjacent to the Chipman Agricultural Grounds before making its way back to Main Street before reaching its final destination at the

Chipman Memorial Park. The parade was led by Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Director of Operations Sgt. Terry Hyggen. He laid a wreath on behalf of the Government of Canada that was followed by representatives from Lamont County, Village of Chipman and representatives from a variety of local service clubs and organizations in the community. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served at the Chipman Golden Seniors Club.

Left: RCMP Sgt. Terry Hyggen lays a wreath while Lt. Jennifer Cooke and Mia Ausman look on. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Right: Toni Nygren and Martin Flanagan lay wreaths on behalf of the Chipman Historical Foundation and the Chipman Car Crafters Car Club respectively. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Members representing the Lamont County Emergency Services Chipman District lower the flags. From L-R: Melissa Mitchell, Tyrel Kaluza and Don Morgan. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League (HTUCWL) presented a lovely 75th Anniversary Celebration at Holy Trinity Church on Nov. 4. This event began with a memorial service for the UTUCWL deceased members and a divine liturgy where Bishop David Motiuk blessed the icon of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska who became a saint on June 27, 2001. The banquet followed this, featuring a meal of chicken, meatballs, and Ukrainian dishes. McKenna O’Shea and Karissa Squire emceed the presentation afterward. President of HTUCWL Teresa Makowecki mentioned that the Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate started an organization like this and the HTUCWL members continue to do this. The members who dedicated 60 and more years are Nancy Korpan (71), Steffie Miskiw (70), Olga Zwarich (65), Elsie Saskiw (61), Maria Letitski (60), and Leona Pauk (60). Following this, Diane Lydom brought greetings on behalf of Honourable Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk who is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Settlement Services and Ukrainian Evacuees. “Over the past seven and a half decades, the UTUCWL has been a shining example of dedication, unity, and unwavering commitment. Through its tireless effort, this league has uplifted countless lives and has enriched communities across Canada and Ukraine. It has been a steadfast pillar of support fostering education, promoting heritage, and providing charity assistance to those in need.” At this time, Lydom also presented a

Congratulatory certificate to the UTUCWL from the All the members of HTUCWL who attended the celebration along Government of Alberta. with in no particular order Bishop David Motiuk, Father Iryney, Father Damian, Father John, and Sisters of the Mary Immaculate. Eparchial of UTUCWL Lydia Migus, County of Minburn (Rosanne Fortier/Photo) CAO Patty Podoborozny, Town of Vegreville CAO Sandra Ling, and Church Parish President Lowell Starko also brought greetings that echoed the same sentiments. On behalf of New Kiew UCWL Michelle Palsitt presented a card with a congratulatory message and a monetary donation for UTUCWL to Teresa Makowecki. Then Sister Laura spoke about the life of Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska who was solemnly beautified by Pope John Paul II on June 27, 2001, in Lviv, Ukraine. “Hordashevska who was the Co-Foundress of our Congregation of The Sisters Servants of Mary Immaculate in the Byzantine-Ukrainian Catholic Friday, November 17, 2023 Saturday, November 18, 2023 Church, was born on November 20, 1869 in Lviv, Ukraine, a 9 17 19 22 30 32 43 7 5 7 37 41 42 48 24 daughter of a poor, working class family of nine children. EXTRA: 4970589 EXTRA: 3814592 From early childhood Michaelina was a pious girl; she practiced charity towards God and neighbor, dedicating her free time from work to prayer, to teaching catechism to the girls with Friday, November 17, 2023 Saturday, November 18, 2023 whom she worked, and to works of charity.” 6 22 26 30 35 36 25 2 23 28 30 31 33 37 50 Following this, Makowecki on behalf of UTUCWL presented EXTRA: 3814592 EXTRA: 4970589 the Founder of the Bridge of Hope project Luba Kawalchyk with a monetary donation and said, “Kawalchyk is in charge of helping organize donations for 30 years for the Home of Hope an orphanage in Ukraine.” After this, Makowecki asked each Kids, send your letters (100 words member to hold on to a string of lights to or less) on an 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Mom represent that they bring light to the & Dad can help if you're too world and she went on to ask each person young to write on your own. to hold a light at their table to demonBe sure to write neatly in black strate that they also done good in the ink.....and don’t forget to sign your world. name and address. When asked about memories, a member of UTUCWL Georgina Frankiw comDrop Off, Mail, E-mail or Fax Your mented that she joined the HTUCWL 15 Letters To Santa: years ago. “What I liked the best then was C/O VNA P.O. Box 810, 5110 - 50 St. we were all considered equal in the Vegreville, AB T9C 1R9 women’s league. Fax: (780) 632-7981 We worked together in harmony. I especially enjoyed helping at the E-mail: santa@newsadvertiser.com Christmas and Easter Bake Sale, Tea, and

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In Loving Memory of Steve (Stephan) ORLESKI In loving memory of our dear Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather Who passed away November 23, 2021 God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you And He whispered “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you. We watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He chose to take the best. It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day. Life doesn’t seem the same Since you have gone away. When days are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer Up and Carry On”. Each time we see you picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands, We’ll meet again someday!” Forever Remembered and Sorely Missed by your children Donna, Barb & Russell, Carol & Dennis. Grandchildren Corey, Kelly & Jackie, Carlene, Curtis & Allison, Kristen. Great-Grandchildren Cameron, Casey, Hannah, Kane.

Edward BILYK 1929 - 1991 Those we love Never go away They walk beside us Even on this day Unseen, unheard But always near Still loved, still missed And very dear. Loving wife, Anne Children, Audrey, Glenn (Tineke), Joe (Caren) Six Grand-children, Curtis, Brett, Adam, Dan, Evan, Patricia Nine Great-grandchildren, Kai, Zachary, Eva, Kinsey, Erin, Brynley, Avery, Anna & Beck-Daniel

LOOMIS, Florence Geraldine January 12, 1968 – November 14, 2023 On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Florence Geraldine Loomis, a beloved member of the Vegreville community, peacefully passed away at the age of 55 in the comforting embrace of her daughter. Florence’s legacy will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son Kelly (Valentina) Loomis, daughter Kayla (Conlynn) Melenka, and her two grandchildren, Taelynn and Hayley, who were the source of her absolute pride and joy. Affectionately known as “Baba Loomis,” Florence’s favorite name embodied her cherished role and the deep love she had for her family. Additionally, Florence’s impact extended beyond her family, as she dedicated over half her life as a home care nurse, touching the lives of many in the community. She will also be deeply missed by her siblings Gloriann Sarafinchan (Isadore), Marlene Pankiw (Ray), Joyce Sarafinchan, brother-in-law David Skoretz, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband Randy Loomis, her parents William and Mary Sarafinchan, and her sister Diana Skoretz. Florence’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and her community. Her warm spirit and infectious laughter left an indelible mark on all those fortunate enough to have known her. She will be remembered for her boundless generosity, strength in adversity, and the immense love she shared with those around her. A Celebration of Florence’s Life will be held at the Vegreville United Church on Friday, November 24th, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Scott Reynolds officiating. Following the service, interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. In honor of Florence’s legacy and her affection for her grandchildren, donations may be made to the “Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation”, continuing her dedication to the well-being of children. Florence Geraldine Loomis will be deeply missed but forever remembered for the light she brought into the lives of those she touched. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. Vegreville, 780-603-5800

NOLAN, John (Jack) Wesley December 31, 1946 - November 8, 2023 John (Jack) Wesley Nolan, 76, of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away on November 8, 2023 surrounded by his sons. He was born to parents Charles and Evelyn Nolan (French) on December 31, 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta. Jack resided with his family in Bruce, Alberta for the first 9 years of his life, moving to Tofield in 1955 where he completed his schooling. Upon graduating high school Jack entered into the field of Renewable Resource Technology in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After receiving his diploma he had an active career working for Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Canadian Wildlife Services and the Alberta Research Council. Jack was an active member of both the Tofield and Vegreville Gun Clubs as well as involved with firearms training. Throughout the years Jack could be found amongst the trees, foothills and mountains, hunting, fishing or trapping. Jack raised his three sons with wife Rita in Vegreville. The boy’s childhood was filled with fishing trips to Northern Saskatchewan and cabin vacations at Manitou Lake. He passed his love for the outdoors onto his sons and through them his grandchildren. Jack married Joyce in 1995. They shared a love for travel, photography, camping and visiting friends and family. A year rarely passed without a moose hunt. With retirement came free time available for them to travel. In Alberta’s spring and summer they would visit family and friends in Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Yukon, living out of their truck and camper for weeks. You would often find Jack in a fishing boat, camping by a lake or at the Canmore Music Festival. Fall would come and with it hunting season. As winter set in, Jack and Joyce would search out the warmer climates of Mexico and Arizona, fishing rod and hunting rifle exchanged for a tennis racket and happy hour in the RV park. Jack will be remembered for his passion for the outdoors as well as his kind and gentle manner. Jack was predeceased by his first wife Rita Barrett and second wife Joyce Nolan (Walker) as well as brothers Walter Nolan and Kenneth Sanderson. Jack will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children: Luke Nolan (Sharla), Desmond Nolan (Susan), Greg Nolan (Jenna) and grandchildren Aquin, Cooper, Sawyer and Denver. He is also survived by his sister Sherry (Bruce) McFadzean, brother Patrick (Carole) Nolan and Bob (Maryanne) Nolan as well as many nieces, nephews cousins and his newest family member “Ranger”- his companion dog and best friend. The family invites you to Jack’s Celebration of Life on Sunday November 26, 2023 at the Vegreville Legion. Doors will open at 11:00 with the celebration beginning at 11:30. In Lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to one 2 Jack’s charities. He annually supported both the Canadian Cancer Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Leonard 1942 - 2021

Miss Me But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that once we shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. It’s all part of the master plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know. Laugh at all the things we used to do Miss me, but let me go Mom and Wife Forever in my heart. Kathy

SHUKALEK, Alex 1924 - 2014 In Loving Memory of our beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather In a quiet lonely graveyard, Where the gentle breezes flow, Lies the one we love so deeply, We lost nine years ago. The special times will not return, When we were all together. But with the love held in our hearts, You will be with us forever. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk with us through our lives, Until we meet again. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. Forever loved and deeply missed. Love, wife Mary, children and grandchildren

In Loving Memory of Steve (Stephan) ORLESKI In loving memory of my dear husband Steve who passed away November 23, 2021. It’s hard to believe, you’re no longer here. Words cannot describe how this makes me feel. You’ve passed on to the other side, Though I wish you could still be here with me. You were a remarkable man, Dependable, loving and caring. You were the centre of my world, You were one in a million to me. You made me laugh, you made me smile, You were my companion and dear friend, You were a wonderful husband from beginning to end. Forever will you live on, in my heart and mind. Forever will you live in my thoughts and never die. With love always, I remember you, With fond memories, I think of you. I’m grateful for the times we had together, I’ll cherish my memories of you forever. Olga

CHERRY, Jerome Cordelle December 23, 1939 - September 28, 2023 Jerome Cordelle Cherry born December 23, 1939, passed away in Vegreville on September 28, 2023 and was buried quietly as per his wishes at Lamont Cemetary by First Memorial Funeral Services. His parents came over from Ukraine in 1910 as children and met one another in Winnipeg. They married once his father started his practice as a surgeon and physician and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, where Jerome and his brother David grew up. Jerome studied Maths and Sciences in university and taught those subjects and others in high schools in B.C. and Alberta. He ended his teaching career at NAIT helping those for whom Physics was an obstacle realize that science didn’t have to be dreaded. His style of teaching was filled with enthusiasm and imagination which opened vistas for his students. He loved teaching and was generous with his time and knowledge by freely tutoring students in his own time, feeling that understanding and proficiency were a gateway to possibilities in life. The last number of years were spent solving math problems and helping students on Brainly. Jerome enjoyed camping and traveling around Canada and the United States, his last trip being to Lethbridge and a memorable one being to New York City. He and his wife Mary also enjoyed canoeing, flying kites, biking, and walking. He was interested in different cultures and faiths. Jerome is survived by two children, Ruth and Scott, and preceded by his wife Mary, who passed away in 2020. His quirky personality and sense of humour will be missed.

card of thanks Helen Kisilevich The family of the late Helen Kisilevich wish to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to those who visited, expressed condolences, sent flowers, cards, and messages, and for donations made in Helen’s memory. A special thank you to St. Martin’s Roman Catholic Church especially Father Robert Lee for officiating mass, Barb Bienvenue and Diane Lydom for providing the music for Helen’s service. Thank you to Gordon, Patricia and Victoria at Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their assistance and support during this difficult time. Thank you to our sister-in-law Rose Kisilevich and her staff at RMD’s Food Services for providing the funeral dinner. The family also expresses gratitude to the staff of Vegreville Manor, St. Joseph’s General Hospital, and Mary Immaculate Care Centre, Mundare for the care Helen received during her stay at these facilities. Donald Tkachuk The family of the late Donald Tkachuk, extends their heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended Don’s funeral service, and expressed their sympathy. Thank you to the staff at the Two Hills Palliative Care, their care was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Gordon, Patty & Victoria of Autumn Rose for their professionalism and care. Thank you to Tom’s catering for providing the delicious dinner for the funeral. Thank you to Father Vitalie Manoli for officiating the service.

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Kalyna Family Resource Network - Vegreville and Area Open House Rosanne Fortier

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To showcase the many community programs and supports the Kalyna Family Resource Network (KFRN) Vegreville and Area offers, there was an Open House at the Vegreville Preschool Building on November 10. This event included speeches from the Child and Youth Professionals from the five areas KFRN serves. There was also free play time for kids and a light lunch with plenty of refreshments for everyone who attended. KFRN Hub Facilitator Yuliia Kalutska said this open house was aimed at raising awareness about the complimentary programs available to residents. “This event served as a platform for the five key spokes of the Kalyna FRN Lamont County, Mannville-MinburnInnisfree, Two Hills, Vegreville, and WJS Canada to present their unique programs and contributions to the commu-

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nity. These spokes represent the diverse and comprehensive range of services KFRN offers, catering to the varied needs of families and individuals in our community.” Erin Balance discussed the impact of programs such as Cooking with Your Littles, Youth Retreat and Connecting Generations. Kalutska pointed out that, “These initiatives are more than just programs; they are lifelines to those in need, fostering connections and enriching lives. A particularly heartwarming example shared by Ballance involved a young boy who, having lost his grandparents, found a new grandfather figure through one of these programs. This story poignantly illustrates the profound impact these programs can have on

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