Vegreville News Advertiser - November 22, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 47

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

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RCMP files from November 13 - 17 Dan Beaudette News Advertiser

November 13 2:21 a.m. - Report of sudden death of elderly female in her home. Non suspicious 10:02 a.m. - Caller said they felt threatened and intimidated by another individual. Police spoke with both parties.

Both were advised to stop communicating with each other. No charges issued.

10:11 a.m. - Male called to report that his employee refused to pay him. Police attended and spoke with both parties.

The caller believed he owned several properties which he did not. He was warned of his actions. No charges laid.

10:09 p.m. - Report of a gas and dash at a local gas station. Male in a gold Camery drove off after filing his car and several gas cans. Still under investigation.

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12:13 p.m. - Report of damage to a bulldozer which was taken out for a joy ride. Fuel and batteries were stolen from vehicle and sugar was put in gas tank.

1:32 p.m. - 911 report of an argument and mischief . License plate stolen and tires slashed on vehicle. Complainant did not wish to pursue charges.

1:48 p.m. - Report of a hit and run.

2:05 p.m. - Report of a phone scam.

Caller was told she will be arrested if she did not pay. Fortunately she did not give any information or money.

3:34 p.m. - Report of 2 vehicles driving on farmer’s property and stealing 200 liters of gas. Still under investigation.

3:41 p.m. - Report of a missing person.

Caller called back later to report that the person was safe and just running late 5:14 p.m. - Report of a gas and dash.

Small gold car filled gas tank and gas cans and took off.

8:25 a.m. - Report of unknown persons going through a donation bin. Police attended but the subjects had left.

12:09 p.m. 911 report of a collision between a van and a car. No injuries.

8:24 p.m. - Report of a vehicle going east bound in the west bound lane.

Police located the vehicle which was in the ditch. Tickets were issued and vehicle was towed.

9:55 p.m. - Report of a domestic assault.

Subject was arrested and charged.

10:30 p.m. - Report of a large black dog.

Caller was worried for the dog because of cold weather. Patrol was made but dog was not located.

made but the youth was not located.

10:15 p.m. - Report of a possible impaired driver. Vehicle was located and showed no signs of impairment and fatigue seemed to be a factor.

November 16 8:48 a.m. - Report of a chain linked fence being cut on County sight.

Nothing else damaged or missing.

12:14 p.m. - Report of a male with an unsecured firearm in his car. Patrols were made but was not located 1:27 p.m. - Report of a possible suicidal male. Male was located safe and sound in Edmonton.

2:34 p.m. Report of an uncooperative female seeking treatment at the Vet Clinic for a stray cat. Female refused to surrender the animal or pay and became belligerent with staff. Police attended and convinced the female to surrender the cat and leave the premises.

15:40 p.m. - Report of a van parked in the fire lane at a local store. Violation ticket issued.

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November 15 9:13 a.m. - Female called in and reported that she was being followed and people taking pictures of her. Caller has a history of mental health issue.

Police spoke with her and she was not actually being followed.

10:24 a.m. - Report of a scam call.

Caller was as to donate to a police association for fighting bullying in schools. Police associations do not

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5:09 p.m. - Female attended attachment reporting that someone had stolen her purse at a restaurant. It was later discovered that a friend had taken her purse home by mistake and was promptly returned.

6:46 p.m. - Report of a young male pointing a laser at motorists. Patrol was

2:01 a.m. A bar patron called 911 to get a ride home because he could not reach a cab. The caller was advised to walk home. Police attended as a fight had occurred involving a knife. Minor injuries obtained by the individuals involved and one subject was arrested. All parties involved were intoxicated and did not wish to pursue charges.

5:30 p.m. - Vehicle was observed by police driving erratically through a parking lot and collided with a building. Drivers claimed his foot became stuck under the accelerator. Charges pending.

8:21 p.m. Report of a white truck speeding and driving erratically. Police attended but vehicle was not located.

For the week the members dealt with 50 calls for service. 3 false alarms, 1 - 911 hang up.

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Carbon tax or cash grab?

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion On his most recent tour around the world, Prime Minister Trudeau made a point while speaking at a summit in Asia (and seeking a permanent seat at the Association Southeast Asian Nations) to point out that “Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels”. Score one for captain obvious. No one is disputing this. Until recently there have been few more viable options.

Unfortunately, when it comes to carbon, the current plan of both our Provincial and Federal Governments seems to mostly contain the first part of taxation and little else that is concrete and poised to actually make a difference.

Alberta has created a few more jobs inside of the Government to shuffle money around. Of the approximately $5.4 billion estimated to be collected over the next 3 years, 28% of that is going back to lower-income Albertans. Another 19% has been slated for grants to renewable energy companies. 24% has been devoted to “green infrastructure” spending on things like public transit. The remaining chunks are carved out with 11% percent going towards energy efficiencies such as upgrading to LED bulbs, 10% for small business tax reductions, 5% to phase out coal and 3% for Indigenous communities.

This sounds to me a bit like a nanny state. Take our money and then turn around and give it back out so we don’t waste

it. After all, how can we be trusted with our own money? I’m sure people could figure out how to purchase LED bulbs if they were so inclined. If the Government wasn’t running huge deficits, they could lower taxes for low-income homes and small businesses without getting that money from consumers. Public transit has always been in the budget, but I suspect our rural communities will never see any of that money. Grants for renewable energy companies? That may provide some benefit, but all too often, grants create an unfair playing field and if the market wanted more renewable energy and the business environment was more attractive, they would flourish on their own. There is a reason some renewable energy companies have left Canada.

All that aside, I have even a bigger issue with the logic behind a carbon tax in Canada at all.

Based on information from the Government of Canada’s own website, Canada is somewhere in the range of 9th (based on 2013 data) of the top greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the world. In 9th place, (tied with Indonesia and Mexico) we emit 1.6% of the world’s GHG emissions.

In October of 2016, Saskatchewan released a white paper on climate change which coincides with other research indicating that Canada (mostly Western Canada) could, in fact, be a carbon sink. In other words, our farmland, forests, and wetlands may naturally sequester more carbon than we put out.

The actual numbers for the world’s farmland based on a study by the Rodale Institute in the United States indicate that if the world used the same sustainable agricultural practices that we do in Alberta, the 3.6 billion tillable acres could potentially sequester 40 percent of global carbon emissions at 2013 levels.

One could also argue that we already have a carbon tax.... if you take out the current (new) carbon tax, Alberta has been collecting 13 cents per litre in provincial fuel taxes.

Now that is at around 17.5 cents per litre which is on the higher end in Canada. The Feds take another 10 cents per liter and 5 percent in GST. In 2015, about 35% of what we paid at the pump was taxes.

To be fair, taxing carbon is not new, nor is taxing gasoline.

By comparison, we are definitely not the highest for either.

Carbon taxes in Sweden are at $131 per ton. That makes our $15/ton look like a great deal. The UK and Italy are paying almost 2X more per litre at the pumps than we do in Canada.

Why am I so uptight about this then? First is the message (Government propaganda). Anyone who believes that by taxing us and penalizing us to use fossil fuels will save the planet is delusional. The top 5 GHG emitters account for over 60% of the world’s GHG emissions. Remember, we are 9th at 1.6%. Of those polluters, only one has any sort of plan related to Kyoto or the Paris accord. Between 2005 and 2013, global GHG emissions increased by 18.3%. During that time,

Carbon tax - CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Name: Glenda Trufyn Occupation: retired Likes: Jesus and singing Dislikes: loud noises

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13th Annual Home Business Trade Show Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A packed gym of busy folks who desired to find an original gift visited

the Christmas 13th Annual Home Business Trade Show at Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium on November 18.

There were around 48 tables to shop from. There was a pre-draw on Facebook where everyone could enter to win $25 in trade show dollars that they could use at the sale. Also available were free refreshments, beverages and a free contest where people received a number and if the number matched one of the numbers on the tables, the person received a prize.

Tammy Bilodeau from Ardrossan was the vendor for Steeped Tea. (Rosanne Fortier/ photo)

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – November 23, 1927

The completion of the new United Church of Canada at Mundare was marked by dedicatory services on Sunday last when the Rev. Thos. Powell of Calgary officiated, giving an eloquent and inspiring address to the congregation. On Monday evening, Rev. Mr. Powell gave his lecture “People We Have Met,” to a large audience. Mrs. (D) Mallett rendered musical numbers most acceptably. Rev. J.K. Smith, secretary of the Bible Society, was also present and the Rev. Mr. Irving took greetings from Vegreville. A.E. Milne presided at the Monday meeting.

The largest yield of oats reported in this locality (Lamont) is 126 bushels per acre, on breaking on the farm of Mr. Menlek. Farmers are taking advantage of the good roads to get their grain to the elevators.

The Alberta Hotel beer parlor is under the ban for a ten day suspension due to some ruff stuff staged by men who had lapped up something stringer than the beverages served by the parlor. A strong-arm guy will be on the job in the future at the Alberta, so anyone who feels like raising a row will be promptly and efficiently accommodated.

75 Years Ago – November 25, 1942

Under date of October 21st, the Observer received a letter from Gunner George Verenka, who is somewhere in England. Geo. will be remembered as a light, heavy-weight boxer who had lots of bouts in Alberta and, finally wound up his boxing career temporarily at Two Hills some time ago, where he kayoed Taylor, the negroe from Gibbons and Taylor unfortunately died after the bout. Geo. then swore off boxing, but to some extent boxing is regarded as a healthful and invigorating exercise in the army, so George was commandeered as an instructor in the manly art; not only that but he was practically forced into another bout in England and won the decision over a certain Bombadier Weatherall, who was highly touted as a big man in the ring. George says: “I floored the guy on several occasions, but he was tough and hard to catch up with.”

Joseph Brenneman held a sale of livestock, implements and household effects on his farm one and one-half miles north of Dodds on November 12th. A brother, Dan Brenneman, living four miles north of Dodds in the Amisk Creek District, is also holding a sale. The Brennenman brothers and their wives and families are moving to the USA to settle there.

50 Years Ago – November 22, 1967

The Unicef collection on Halloween this year was 269.71. This is an even larger amount than last year. The Home and School Associations who sponsor this project would like to thank the people of the community for their collection of pennies. The children are to be commended for their willingness to help other children of the world.

Joe Goshko, a member of the Vegreville Fire Department has the distinct pleasure of presenting a $50.00 cheque to his grandson, Joey, after the young fellow was declared winner of the Firemen’s Harvest Hamper. Second and third prize winners were Ray Lessard and Ed Pooke of Vegreville. Joey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Goshko of Edmonton.

The coaching staff of the Vegreville Bantam and Pee Wee Baseball Teams who along with the players were honored by the Vegreville Chamber of Commerce for winning the Northern Alberta Championships in both divisions.

Milton Petruk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom D. Petruk of Warwick, was among those to receive degrees at convocation held at the Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, on November 4th. He received a master of Education Degree in Vocational Education.

25 Years Ago – November 24, 1992

Vegreville will be the location of a new case processing centre for Canada Employment and Immigration announced minister Bernard Valcourt on November 19. The centre, which Valcourt expects to be fully operational by April 1994, will process all applications for immigration from all over Canada. About 200 people will be working in the centre.

Mee Ying Mah really made shopping count on Saturday when she decided to stop in at the Vegreville Value Drug Mart. “I had money left after shopping,” explained the 45 year old. “I was in a hurry and just picked numbers. I did not know what I picked.” The next day, Stanley, her husband, checked her tickets. “I think I have four numbers,” said the mother of two. “My husband said I had more.” “My lucky number is seven,” commented the self-employed Vegreville resident. What Mee Ying had done was pick a seven number LOTTO 6/49 combination ticket for the October 21 draw; and she won $91,809.10.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

All Quiet on the Climate Front Gwynne Dyer “Promoting coal at a climate summit is like promoting tobacco at a cancer summit,” said Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor, but President Donald J. Trump did exactly that.

He sent a team of American diplomats and energy executives to the annual world climate summit, being held this year in Bonn, Germany, to extol the wonders of “clean” coal.

Bloomberg, now a UN special envoy for climate change, got it right. The audience at the US presentation heckled and mocked the presenters.

Where people who were concerned about global warming once worried about whether the US government would dare to defy the fossil fuel lobby at home, the denialists now control the government – and it turns out not to matter all that much.

There are several reasons for that. One is that global coal use has gone into steep decline as the cost of renewable energy has dropped. It’s just not competitive any more, and China and India have cancelled plans for hundreds of new coal-fired power plants this year. Even in the United States, the share of electricity coming from coal fell from 51 percent in 2008 to only 31 percent last year – and US coal companies are going bankrupt.

A second reason is that Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has had zero impact internationally.

The fear that other countries would also default on their commitments proved to be unfounded, and the United States is the literally the only country on tthe planet that does not subscribe to the treaty treaty.

Finally, Trump ha has been outflanked by a new f alliance announced in Bonn on

Monday that links the fifteen US states committed to strong climate action with the Canadian and Mexican governments in a continent-wide group that concentrates on phasing out coal power and boosting clean power and transport. Much of the US contribution to emissions cuts that Trump reneged on will be covered by these state-level American initiatives.

It is still uncertain whether we can ratchet down emissions fast enough to stop the warming before it hits two degrees C higher average global temperature, the target we must never exceed. But there are big changes in the offing that will make it easier to cut emissions: meat substitutes and lab-grown meat, electric vehicles, and further rapid falls in the price of renewables like solar and wind.

There is also now a unity of purpose that was previously absent from the climate talks: the long struggle between the rich and the poor countries over who is to blame for the problem and who pays to fix it is largely over. And although President Xi did not come in person, China is definitely taking the lead.

Nobody in Bonn is celebrating the US government’s defection from the fight against climate change, but their panic is long past. The Bonn meeting has concentrated on writing the rules for measuring how countries are complying with the promises they have made on emissions cuts. It also had to figure out how to organise the five-yearly reviews at which the countries are supposed to adopt progressively higher targets for cuts.

When the conference closes on Friday, there will be no exciting announcements of new breakthroughs, but we don’t need that. The real breakthrough came in Paris in 2015, and the objective now is to keep the show on the road. So far, so good.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Most of the vendors came from local areas. Tammy Bilodeau from Ardrossan was the vendor for Steeped Tea. Tammy was selling loose leaf tea and, Christmas ornaments, Advent calendars and accessories to go with the tea. She had black, white, green, herbal tea and more.

Vendors for Stuff Your Own Teddy Bear, Karen and Will McQuarrie sold stuffed toys that were pre-stuffed and that had an outfit with it. Each toy had stuffing included with it and hearts that kids could make a wish on.

The other home-based businesses at this sale were Arbonne, Avon, Discovery Toys, Epicure, Gold Canyon, Igniting Passion, Juice Plus, Lamplighter books, Lipsense, Lovestruck Soap Co. Monat, Norwex, Nut Man, Pampered Chef, Rodan + Fields, Scentsy, Skinny Coconut Oil, Stella & Dot, Stena’s Kitchen, Stitched with Love, Sunset Gourmet, Sweet legs, Thirty-One Gifts, Tupperware, Vegreville Wildlife Federation, Watkins, YL Essential Oils and more.

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We must rethink our approach to battling opioid abuse As fentanyl deaths continue to rise, we cannot continue to pretend that we are on the path to solving this problem Gabriela Novotna and Tom McIntosh EvidenceNetwork.ca

Thirteen Canadians a day were hospitalized for an opioid overdose in 2014-2015, according to the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI), and the rate of opioid poisoning hospitalizations has been steadily rising.

What began with the over-prescription of opioids such as OxyContin, a painkiller once thought to have a low potential for addiction, led to the diversion of legal drugs to the illegal market, and later to the dramatic expansion of the illegal production of fentanyl.

As the horror stories of addiction and death multiply, it is clear that what was once a medical issue is now a population health crisis.

We have had little success in dealing with this crisis because we focus on it

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in terms that fail to understand it as something other than a problem with illegal drugs. Seizing fentanyl shipments as they arrive in Canada has done little to interrupt the supply on the street. Harm reduction methods, while moderately effective, still operate within a framework that places the illegality of the drug at the centre of our understanding of the issue.

We supply police and other first responders with the opioid antidote naloxone and ask it be used to keep the addict/offender alive so that they can, in all likelihood, be processed into the criminal justice system. Supervised consumption sites rely on the police to “turn a blind-eye” to those entering or leaving the facility likely in possession of illegal drugs. The success of both Ottawa and Toronto’s “pop-up” safe-use sites in city parks came entirely from the willingness of the police to pretend they are not not there.

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opioid abuse - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 year. The European Union average is 17.3 and the U.K. average is 44.6. Canada had 2,458 opioid related deaths in the past year, for a rate of 14.8 per million people.

However much we want to cling to the notion that “drugs are bad,” it is time to try something new. The criminal justice system is not the place to deal with addiction. It is a social and economic problem that requires more than a patchwork of public health interventions and treatment services based on local advocacy efforts.

With the scale of the opioid crisis reaching the middle class and young recreational drug users, many are being missed. Naloxone peer distribution programs aimed at street-entrenched chronic drug users are

unlikely to reach suburban neighbourhoods. Strategies to reduce harms of drug use without criminalizing it first need to be embedded within a wider health and social policy reform.

This would mean a major policy shift in how we discuss addiction. But as the fentanyl deaths claim more and more lives, we cannot continue to pretend that we are on the path to solving this problem. The evidence is strong.

It is our mindset that needs changing.

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Situating our harm reduction activities within a criminal justice framework puts the focus on those populations already more likely to interact with the criminal justice system - the poor and racialized groups (especially Indigenous peoples).

Harm reduction’s success requires police to let “criminal activity,” such as possession of narcotics, slide in certain areas and at certain times so people won’t die.

We need to see addiction as, first, a health issue, not a criminal issue, and, second, as an issue that primarily preys on populations that are economically or socially marginalized.

Decades of a “war on drugs” has done nothing to reduce the supply or the demand for substances that are, to some extent, arbitrarily deemed illegal. We learned this lesson with the failed prohibitions of alcohol and, increasingly, we seem to be coming to terms with it with marijuana. We also know we can “denormalize” harmful substances because we have done it with tobacco.

In 2001, Portugal decriminalized possession of all drugs in amounts deemed for personal use. Drug use and addiction (not the same thing) are public health issues, it asserted, not criminal matters. This freed up resources on the criminal justice side and allowed harm reduction methods to be integrated with preventative messaging more effectively.

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The 10-year farm plan No matter what age, it’s never too early or late to put together a ten-year plan for your farm.

No matter what age, it’s never too early or late to put together a ten-year plan for your farm.

“Farmers are always busy with their daily and seasonal tasks,” says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

“When asked what their plan is for the next 10 years, they often say they

haven’t had a chance to work on it yet. Whether the next generation is ready to take over, or you are in the prime of your farming career, you need to ask yourself what the farm business will look like 10 years from now.”

In 2016, a new module was added to the Census of Agriculture regarding written succession plans. The results indicated that only 8.4 per cent of all operations have a written succession plan. Of those farm businesses that were family corporations and non-family corporations, 16.3 per cent had a succession plan. A succession plan is a written plan made by the main farm operators to transfer ownership, labour and control of the operation to another person.

“If you are 55 now, your life expectancy is possibly another 25 years. How long will you farm? How long will you physically and mentally be able to? If your desire

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is for the farm to continue, who is the successor, are you grooming them to be the next farm manager, and have you asked them if they want to? Is there a plan? Is so, is it written and who knows about it?”

If there is no successor, then what is the estate plan, asks Dehod. “Filing your income tax on a cash basis allows for the deferral of tax through the use of various strategies. But when you exit the business, this tax becomes due and payable, and the biggest beneficiary of your estate could be the Canada Revenue Agency. Do you want that? If you are in this category, maybe it’s a good time to develop an exit strategy that will minimize the tax you will pay as you wind down your farm business and you transfer assets into your estate. Is it time to talk to your accountant about this?”

If you have a successor, then what is the shared vision for the farm or ranch?

“The vision is the shared image of the family’s definition of success and what the family wants the business and legacy to be. Having a clear vision allows the family to set goals and address the dreams of the family. This is critical to the success of the family, the individuals and to the farm business.”

Dehod says this discussion should start with a family meeting and asking some simple yet complex questions: What do we desire for our family, the founders, the successors, and those nonfarm members?

- What will our family story and legacy be?

- What do we want for the next generation and possibly into the next?

- How will our family values influence our vision and where we want to go?

- What will we do and not do?

- How will the farm business be part of our family vision?

- Who is leading the farm business now and into the future, and how are they leading?

“Although the answers to these questions may not be clear cut, they can provide a good base for discussion and the start of a plan. These answers will also create an awareness for that 10-year plan and a go-forward framework on how the business will evolve. They will also provide clarity to all involved including those who no longer live on the farm.”

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The route to happiness and success runs through dedication Gerry Chidiac Columnist - Troy Media “People don’t rise from nothing. ... It’s only by asking where they are from that we unravel the logic behind who succeeds and who doesn’t,” journalist and

author Malcolm Gladwell tells us.

This is a powerful notion. How did I, for example, become a writer? Was I born with natural abilities? Is it something I had intended and worked toward? Or was it something that just happened?

The truth is that I was definitely not a gifted writer in my early years. I had a mild learning disability that made it difficult for me to decipher words and communicate my ideas on paper. By the time I reached university, my skills were adequate, but rules for writing English seemed abstract to me and I was frustrated by my lack of success. So I tried to avoid English courses as much as possible.

Then I signed up for a class in journaling. This opened up a window to a world I never knew existed. I found myself turning to writing as a way to clarify thoughts about what I saw around me, what I saw in myself, what I feared, what I hoped for and where I found the truth.

Although no one else read my work, I came to love this time alone with my

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Two Hills RCMP Request Public’s Assistance

Two Hills RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Ainsley Kirk.

Ainsley was last seen in Myrnam, Alberta on November 13, 2017 wearing a black zippered hoodie, black leggings and grey boots.

Ainsley is described as: Caucasian female 5’4” tall, 130 lbs.

Brown hair, brown eyes

Two Hills RCMP are requesting anyone with information regarding Ainsley’s whereabouts to contact them at 780-6572820 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).

Two Hills RCMP Investigating Homicide Members of the Two Hills RCMP Detachment, together with the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU), are investigating a homicide after a report was received that 58-year-old James Craig of Elk Point was found deceased inside his rural residence on Sunday, November 12, 2017.

The RCMP is utilizing the services of not only investigators from MCU and the Two Hills RCMP Detachment but has called

in its Forensic Identification Section (FIS) from the St. Paul RCMP Detachment too.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages as police process the scene at the residence and are awaiting the results of an autopsy which will be conducted at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

The RCMP requests that anyone with information about this case call the Two Hills RCMP Detachment. Investigators would like to hear from people who may have had contact with James Craig prior to Sunday, November 12. In the event that callers wish to remain anonymous, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

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Rotary Club of Vegreville hosts Governor I believe is the commitment that brings individuals to Rotary in their community!

I believe that by Making It Personal; Rotary IS: Making A Difference!

If you want to live in the kind of a town That’s the kind of a town you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip And start on a long, long hike.

You’ll find elsewhere what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new.

It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your town; It isn’t your town – it’s you.

afraid Lest somebody else gets ahead.

When everybody works, and nobody shirks You can raise a town from the dead.

And if while you make your stake Your neighbor can make one, too, Your town will be what you want to see, It isn’t your town – it’s you.

R. W. GLOVER” Rotary Club of Vegreville hosts Governor #1 Pictured above are President of the Rotary Club of Vegreville Jocelyn Svensen and Frank Reitz District Governor of District 5370.

Real towns are not made by men

FREE ELECTRICITY SWITCH & SAVE Dan Beaudette News Advertiser On Tuesday, March 7 the Rotary Club of Vegreville hosted Governor Frank Reitz from Fort McMurray. His message was very inspiring and encouraging. His wife Barb accompanied him on the trip to Vegreville.

Frank talked about membership and said a club or its membership is not a “one size fits all”. Frank went on the say “We attract and encourage our friends to consider Rotary because we have developed a positive image in our communities; the kind of image in which our community leaders want to be engaged. The kind of organization where leaders ask; “HOW CAN I HELP ROTARY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?” He went on to say, “Your relationship with your town Council and your partnerships with other Organizations in your Community is a true testament to Rotary Making A Difference in Vegreville!”

“Your support of Projects like: Your Own Peace Park and Park Clean-up Your Partnerships with VALID The Palliative Care Room at the Hospital The Bike & Skate Park Initiative with School Board, Your Partnership with the Lions Club for the Spray Park and The sand for the Kinette Club Project.

Internationally, the Belize Park Project.

Unquestionably, your fund-raising abilities o The Lobster Fest o The Grey Cup Ticket Sales and more…”

Frank said “I’m especially excited over your support of Rotary’s Youth Programs like your investment in future leadership of Rotary by having students in RYLE and RYPEN, as well as participation of Adventures in Citizenship – OUTSTANDING!!”

“The Rotary Club of Vegreville is to be commended for your vision and leadership with such Great examples of Rotary: Making A Difference!!”

Frank went on to say, “and let me be one of the first to thank you for your generous contribution to the Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Fund. I can’t tell you how important your funds are going to be in the next 3 – 5 years. The trauma that follows a disaster like this is truly devastating to the victims…”

“I’m going to leave you with a short poem by R.W. Glover. It really speaks to what

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How do I care for my tires?

Michelin Canada Submitted The basics of storing tires?

• If you switch between sets of tires, proper storage ensures that your tires’ appearance and performance are maintained.

• Tires should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor environment.

If tires sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more), their surfaces will become dry and surface cracks can appear.

Before storing your tires: • Before removing your tires, note their position on your car. This will allow you to properly rotate your tires next time you mount them to ensure that they wear evenly.

• Inspect each one for damage or uneven wear.

• Clean your wheels and tires with water and

dry them well to limit any corrosion.

• Remove any stones or debris that have been trapped in the tire grooves.

Storing your tires: • Store your tires indoors in a clean, cool and dark location away from direct sunlight, sources of heat and ozone such as hot pipes or electric generators.

• If you are storing outdoors (recommended for a short time only), raise tires off the ground and use waterproof covering with holes to prevent moisture build-up.

• Be sure the surfaces on which tires are stored are clean and free from grease, gasoline, solvents, oils or other substances that could deteriorate the rubber.

• For aesthetic reasons, if your tires have whitewall or raised white lettering, store them with the whitewall or raised white lettering facing each other. Otherwise, black rubber could stain them.

• If tires are on a vehicle parked for a long period, the weight of the vehicle needs to be taken off the tires by jacking it up or removing the tires. Failure to do this may cause irreversible damage.

Interesting find!

Dan Beaudette News Advertiser A former resident of Vegreville, now living in Mundare, found an interesting item. Mr. William Dutoit, a very good volunteer while in Vegreville, was reading a book and found a bill amongst the pages. It was a bill for an oil change at Jack Liberty’s Garage Inc. in Peru, New York.

The copy of the bill is pictured on the right.

It is in the amount of 9.63 and the date is February 17, 1996. It was a lubrication, oil change and filter plus they checked all fluids and put air in the tires.

The Canadian Encyclopedia describes the beaver as having had “a greater impact on Canadian exploration and history than any other plant or animal species.”

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VVA paints Buddha Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Painting is a relaxing activity to be engaged in. Buddha caters to mental health wellness. For people who love participating in creative activities, Vegreville Visual

Artists paint, Buddha.

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Art Instructor; Denise Lefebvre shows the artists how to paint Buddha.

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Artists’ Buddha acrylic painting art course was presented at the former Cole’s Western Wear building on November 18.

Instructor, Denise Lefebvre taught shading, blending, dry brush techniques, working with depth and layering.

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Dear Classified Guys, My husband is a real cheapskate. Every time we go out to dinner, he brings a "buy one, get one free" coupon. So you can imagine my surprise when I opened the classified section this year and saw that he placed a Special Announcement for my birthday. There in large print at the top of the column was, "Happy 50th Birthday to my lovely wife Nancy." He would have gotten tremendous bonus points except for one little fact. I was only turning 40! Now he's looking for a way to dig out of this whole mishap.

Maybe you guys can help him.

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Fast Facts Costly Typos

Reader Humor Playoffs

Typos are problems that everyone tries to avoid, but they do occur in newspapers, memos and other documents. While most are harmless or create a funny headline, one this March was upsetting to thousands of people. The Daily News, one of the major daily newspapers in New York City, accidentally misprinted their scratch off card for a promotional game. Thousands of readers thought that they had won the $100,000 grand prize, but were even more surprised when they learned it was just a typo.

Whenever anything controversial happens in our community, the local newspaper publishes a question and asks its readers to call and leave their opinion on a recorded telephone line. The next day, they publish everyone's response in the newspaper.

One weekend, a 75-year-old man ran naked across a football field at a big game to oppose a local ordinance. The newspaper posed a question the very next day that asked, "What's your opinion about the 75-year-old man who streaked the football game in his birthday suit?"

Among all the serious political responses, there was one caller with a sense of humor. He said, "I think his birthday suit needs ironing."

(Thanks to Jimmy B.)

How Old Are You Now? Maybe next year you both can plan a nice romantic dinner with a coupon. It will be a lot less costly in many ways.

Carry: Every marriage seems to have some mishap. When my wife and I got married, one of the ushers had her walking down the aisle long before the music started.

When she reached the alter, I commented that she must have been in a hurry to marry me. To this day, we still joke about it.

Cash: Except, she claims that she was looking for the exit and accidentally took the wrong door.

Carry: We don't know if your husband's mistake was a typo or a

• • • Carry: We'd love to help your husband, but it's never a good idea to hold on to an anchor as it's going down. This seems like a mistake your husband will hear about for the next 10 years.

Cash: At least by then the advertisement will be correct.

Carry: There are two things a husband should never get wrong: his wife's age and weight.

Cash: It could have been worse.

He could have accidentally mentioned weight in the ad as well.

bad practical joke. In either case, you obviously want him to make it up to you. So to avoid having this matter come up for the next ten years, come up with a list of things that he can do to apologize.

Cash: When he completes his list, you need to forgive him and let it go. It should not be something that comes up whenever you're mad at him. With any luck, you both will be laughing about it for years to come.

Carry: And if not, you could take the advice of my wife: Nothing says you're sorry like flowers and chocolate covered diamonds.

We all like to sing "Happy Birthday". However, that catchy little tune is a copyrighted song that nets a small company, owned by AOL Time Warner, about 2 million dollars per year in royalties. While consumers are free to sing it at family gatherings, commercial enterprises must pay a royalty whenever they use it. That's why many greeting card companies, sign-o-gram companies and national restaurant chains have adopted their own catchy birthday songs instead.

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What to give?!

Caroline Knowles Submitted Always a dilemma at Christmas!

There is great satisfaction for the giver and the receiver in a special gift that exactly fits the desires of both.

However, sometimes it just has to be a good guess. One criteria is to remember what one wanted oneself at a certain age even though that doesn’t always work. Today’s teen may be hoping for some new gadget or game that didn’t exist when her parents were her age. So the elves at the Christmas Bureau are hoping that you will be inspired to donate toys and thingamajigs for teens as well as for smaller fry.

So bring unwrapped new gifts for children and teens to one of the many donation boxes around town. To the table and box for donations at the

Christmas Craft Fair on Sat., 18 November.

Last year 146 hampers were delivered to families totalling 464 people including 150 children. This was an increase of 20% from the previous year. Some of this was due to including the Innisfree area for the first time with the Vegreville Bureau. So it is likely that the same number, possibly a few more hampers will be required for this season.

As always, volunteers would be welcomed to help with sorting and delivery during the week of December 11-17. Anyone wanting information can call the admin line: 780 632 8940 or visit the depot on Main St. (5127 50th Street) Mondays 5-7, Wednesdays 5-7, Fridays 10-1, and Sundays 2-4.

Check out the facebook page as well.

Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance Viola Braun-Fox Submitted On Sunday evening, December 3, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. the Vegreville Social Centre will once again be transformed into a place and time of reflection and celebration. Community members, young and old, will be gathering to remember family members and friends that have passed away who will not be there this Christmas or to remember happier times without such a deep sense of loss. This beautiful service will be created with the participation of Akasu Palliative Care Society, Park Memorial Funeral Home, and the Vegreville Ministerial Association. Everyone is welcome.

Not only recent losses are painful. Feelings of grief and loss may come and go for a long time. The Christmas Season may be a time of worship and a celebration of love and joy with family and friends. Sometimes this can be a very difficult time for those of us who have experienced any type of loss. Many sounds and sights can act as reminders of the familiar times that we have shared with a special friend or family member in past Christmas Seasons. Sometimes we have too much change and upheaval in our lives to celebrate with love and joy in our hearts.

Please join us for the eighteenth annual Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance. The Akasu Palliative Care Society created this service in 2000 in response to a need to support individuals experiencing grief or loss especially at this time of year. This is a safe place to come to reflect upon the loss we may feel.

This year our guest speaker will be Bill Harder from Camrose. Bill Harder was a pastor for 23 years. He retired

in December 2014 and became a Compassion Fatigue Educator providing caregivers with strategies that help people stay well and thrive, tools which help to replenish and renew. Bill Harder has since taken on the role as Grief and Bereavement Coordinator with The Hospice Society of Camrose and District. He continues to provide solutions and tools for improving wellness in the surrounding communities. Please join us as we welcome him as our guest speaker as he shares with us The Metamorphosis of Grief: From Darkness Into Light.

Although this Christmas Season may bring deep sadness for some of us, we can hope for a day when the pain will be more manageable. We can hope for a day when we can remember with peaceful gratitude the gift of a relationship with the person who has left us. We can hope for a time of a new kind of happiness and joy.

Park Memorial Funeral Home will be presenting tokens of remembrance to help us honor our loved ones or the loss we may be mourning at this time of year. Following the service, a time of fellowship will be shared by everyone.

For further information, please call Viola Braun-Fox (780) 632-7495 (Home) or (780) 603-1059 (Cell).

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Tributes MEMORIAM

BILYK, Edward November 28, 1991 Today is filled with precious memories And loving thoughts of you.

What we would give to clasp your hand To hear your voice & see your smile And linger with you for awhile.

How much we miss you everyday So many things to share with you Since you were called away.

Within our hearts we will always Keep a special place for you.

Always remembered and sadly missed by loving wife Anne: children Audrey, Glenn & Tineke, Joe & Caren, six grandchildren & five great-grandchildren.

OBITUARY

WALLACE, Gerald Christopher (October 29, 1937 - November 18, 2017) Gerald Christopher Wallace of Camrose, Alberta passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 80 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Margaret, sons Karl of Oyen and Paul (Elizabeth Johannson) of Edmonton; granddaughters Isabella and Gemma. He was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Eileen Wallace.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 24, 2017 from the Camrose United Church with Rev. Liz Carter-Morgan officiating.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Camrose United Church or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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It’s A BOY WELSH Sean & Candice are thrilled to announce the birth of their son JAX WILLIAM born May 8, 8lbs 1oz., 21.5 inches long. Special thanks to Dr. Strydom & staff at Grey Nuns. Excited 1st time grandparents Ray & Colleen Welsh & Gord & Sue Sawatzky. Great grandparents Julie & (late Barney Welsh) & Paul & Olga Scherba.

Thank You from The ELKOW Family I truly don’t know where to start as these last 10 ½ months have been an extremely difficult time for our family from the tragic death of our son and brother Wyatt. We would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors and various community members for your support, generous gifts of food, flowers, donations to charities, phone calls, texts, letters, hugs, shoulders to cry on, visits just at the right time and stories of Wyatt.

Thank you to Patty and Gord for your guidance throughout these months, you are a very special couple. Our hearts will be broken forever, but we keep him alive by thinking and talking about him every day.

On November 22, Wyatt would have turned 20 years old, please have him in your thougths on his birthday.

Forever grateful Chris, Cheryl and Rylee

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LASCHOWSKI, Joseph In loving memory of Joseph Laschowski April 18, 1918 - November 23, 2009 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 spoke 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 onto, 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 our Dad. Always and forever in our hearts.

Wife Mary, Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

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PANCHYSHYN, Helen (nee Paranich) On November 12, 2017, Helen Panchyshyn of Edmonton passed away at the age of 102 years. Helen is survived by her son, Ron (Joyce); daughter-in-law, Mary; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; brother, Mike Paranich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, John; son, David; granddaughter, Adele; and grandson, David Jr. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital for their care of our beloved mother.

Divine Liturgy Friday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7007 – 109 Street, Edmonton. Basilian Fathers officiating with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

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JOEY November 25, 2016 Our precious little Joey, When you made this house your home, You were just a ball of fluff, Not even halfway grown.

You learned to sit, stay, and come, And, of course, you learned to beg..

You loved those walks we used to take, And loved it at the lake.

And if we got our car keys out You were ready to go for a ride.

Or the sound of the Harley, You always seemed to know.

You’d fetch a ball or get a toy, You were afraid of lightening, too.

And of booming thunderstorms You’d run and jump upon our bed.

You’re in Heaven now, With Cinnamon by your side.

And squeaky toys and hedgehogs And angels who will play with you.

And there won’t be no thunderstorms, And no vets with shots up there.

You won’t even need a leash, You’ll run freely in God’s air.

So, see you later, little friend You’ll never be forgotten, You left pawprints on our hearts.

Until we meet again.

Deeply Missed and Loved, Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

Quebec City is the only remaining walled city north of Mexico.

emissions from China increased by 61.5%.

Secondly, it’s hard to compare Canada to the top carbon tax countries like Sweden Switzerland, Finland, and Norway. What do we get for our sin taxes which include fossil fuel consumption? People in Sweden trust the state to manage their taxes, and the money collected, well. Can we say the same in Canada? Items like education, government infrastructure (heating, transit, etc.), schooling, parental leave, healthcare, pensions, unemployment and so much more. Swedes enjoy free schools - public and private - free health and dental care for under 18s, and generous personal benefits such as a child allowance of $1,700 a year per child. It’s an entirely different culture.

Nebraska OKs ‘alternative route’ for Keystone XL pipeline TransCanada CEO says company is studying regulators’ approval of change in route TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL pipeline won approval Monday from regulators in Nebraska, but state regulators did not OK

If I trusted that my tax dollars were not being wasted at almost every turn, I’d have no concerns. However, I don’t feel we are getting good value for our money when it comes to Provincial and Federal taxes. At every turn, there is a disgusting amount of waste and lack of accountability. Have you seen the $200,000 budget cover? That would buy a lot of LED bulbs.

I’d have much less of an issue if the fossil fuel taxes actually resulted in cleaner land, air, and water. Drive through Vegreville and look at the abandoned gas station lots that no government has done anything about and argue that point with me.

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

Phoenix payroll mess will take several years and more than $540M to fix, spending watchdog says Auditor General Michael Ferguson also reports dismal service at tax agency call centres.

It will take several years and far more than

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happiness - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 thoughts and ideas as they took form on paper and guided my life in a positive way.

Being an extrovert with a sense of adventure, I also began studying other languages. The desire to communicate effectively and intelligently required that I understand structure and form, along with vocabulary. For the first time, verbs tenses, direct and indirect objects, prepositions and compound sentences began to make sense to me. I had to understand them in order to speak and write French and German in a way that others would understand.

When I went back to writing English, suddenly all of the things that my high school and university teachers had tried to teach me in grammar and composition made sense. I was able to write with a deeper sense of awareness and, thus, with much greater clarity.

I not only learned what good writing looked like, I was using effective writing skills.

Gladwell also says that “Researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise: 10,000 hours.”

This would mean that I needed to spend roughly 10 hours a week writing for 20 years in order to gain true expertise.

dedicated effort, they’ll soon be passed by those who are working hard. The truth is that natural ability is only one piece of the puzzle. We also need good training, an interest and a great deal of practice.

Of course, other factors come into play when predicting success. Opportunity is vital, so it’s necessary that our societies have structures in place, such as good schools, that allow people to develop their gifts.

So what determines the success of a person?

More than anything, it’s our ability to put persistent effort into learning a particular skill.

This is much easier to do when we love what we’re doing.

As more of us dedicate our careers to doing what we love, we can only imagine the tremendous possibilities in our futures.

Troy Media columnist Gerry Chidiac is an awardwinning high school teacher specializing in languages, genocide studies, and works with at-risk students.

Putting persistent effort into learning a particular skill is much easier to do when we love what we’re doing Looking back, this is precisely what happened once I developed a love of writing.

In order to dedicate the time necessary to gain expertise, we need to truly enjoy what we’re doing.

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Elementary Students Learn ATV Safety Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The theme for the Alberta Safe Riders Program for ATV safety was Ride with Respect. Instructor, Lori Zacaruk presented an engaging, informative, and interactive program to the Grades five and six at A.L. Horton School on November 9.

Community Mobilization Consultant with Office of Traffic Safety, Becky Oxton, Constable J and Community Peace Officers-Ken Podoborozny and Garret Perepeluk attended this program.

Zacaruk stated that 145 people in Alberta were killed in the past 10 years by

ATV’s and many had lifelong injuries which they never fully recovered from.

Zacaruk said we must be smart and learn from the mistakes others have made! When asked how many people knew someone who was injured in an ATV accident, almost everyone did.

Accidents can be prevented by planning, preparation, protective equipment, and proper habits.

The students then got together in groups where they told a story about someone that got injured.

Zacaruk said there was a real possibility of experiencing a serious injury if a rider doesn’t wear a helmet. A helmet

Alberta Safe Riders Program, Instructor, Lori Zacaruk with A.L. Horton School’s Grades five and six’s near a quad.

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should have proper safety ratings, be full face, fit snug, have no damage and be relatively new. Students must encourage their parents to also wear a helmet because if their parents were injured it will make the students’ lives very difficult.

The students read a skit and then discussed what activities they would miss out on if they were injured in an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) collision.

Community Peace Officer, Garret Perepeluk spoke next where he said a rider of an OHV cannot ride on any portion of a highway, including the ditches. If students ride in a farmer’s field, they must ask permission first. Perepeluk said if the students ride in the wide-open field, they will see where they are going and if they ride slow and with a helmet on, they will be able to turn and not hit some of those signs. “If you have to ride in a ditch, you should ride slowly.”

Zacaruk said that 44% of riders were killed on or near roadways.

Riders should use their bodies for safety and when climbing a hill, they should lean forward, when going down; they should lean back and lean for corners.

Riders shouldn’t have passengers on an ATV with one seat.

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Constable J and Community Peace Officers Ken Podoborozny and Garret Perepeluk attended this program.

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have eye protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeves and use their seat belts, helmets, nets and roll cage.

Do not move anyone who has a spinal injury and always carry equipment that you can use to call for help.

Zacaruk touched on avalanche safety where she said the best thing is to take an avalanche training course. Don’t ride in mountains or back-country.

Snow can collect on hard surfaces and there are roof avalanches and snow caves. Riders should carry a transceiver, shovel, probe and spare batteries if they have to ride in these conditions.

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VCHS Reunion Donates

(Left-to-right) VCHS Reunion committee members-Robert Bown and Gordon Tuck, Secretary for VCHS Reunion, Bev McCarty, Treasurer for VCHS Reunion; Valerie Schell presents a $2,628.67 cheque to Administrative Support for Vegreville Food Bank, Joanna Karczmarek. The rest of the people in the photo are Co-Treasurer for VCHS Reunion, Patti Kucherawy, and member of VCHS Reunion committee, Ken Timanson.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent A really fun high school reunion can benefit a lot of people.

Vegreville Composite High School Reunion’s committee had extra funds from the reunion they held this past summer.

From this, they donated a cheque for $2,628.67 to Vegreville

Food Bank at Vegreville Maple Street Worship Centre on November 17. Administrative Support for Vegreville Food Bank, Joanna Karczmarek said they are really happy to receive this cheque as they love to receive donations because it helps people in need.

FCSS Game Fest Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and District FCSS Game Fest was a hub of entertainment coupled with family togetherness at Vegreville Social Centre on November 14.

There were finger missiles, spike ball, board games and life-size games. FCSS partnered with what was known as M.O.D.E.L Project which is now called Mental Health Capacity Building

(MHCB) and Veg Al-Drug Society. FCSS Community Programmer, Nadine Crain said the objective of this event was to provide a space where families and youth would have the opportunity to socialize and play together in an active way during the Schools’ Fall Break. One side of the center had activities for youth to get together with their friends and the other side had activities and games for younger kids to participate in with their family. So, there was something for all age groups.

FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS These kids, Samantha and Colby Tkacozyk play Spike Ball. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Perogies and Jam Gospel and Christmas Music Night

St. John’s Lutheran Singers join Vegreville Youth Ensemble in song.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The real meaning of Christmas shone through the local stars’ performances and the attendees’ generosity at Perogies and Jam Sixth Annual Gospel and Christmas Music Night at St. John’s Lutheran Church on November 18.

Don Harfield was the emcee. A packed church of 175 people attended.

The bright young voices of Vegreville Youth Ensemble welcomed the audience as they sung; Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho and Goliath. Later, St. John’s Lutheran Singers joined them with the song, Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Debbie Fedoruk Singers’ surreal voices greeted the audience with four songs that expressed their faith perfectly.

Maple Street Worship Group was up next where Lori Borstal sang, Victory in Jesus with plenty of expressions which was followed by Pastor Steve Williams accompanied by Logan and Ethan. The moment Pastor Williams sang and played his red Stratocaster guitar, his skill and passion created a high energy performance that enticed the audience to whistle and cheer. Later, citizens commented that he had such a gift for guitar playing.

Randy Kereliuk then performed, A Picture of You and Winter Star.

Rod Werezuik and Meghan performed three songs which added the right touch.

After this, professionals from Vegreville Crisis Association who were the recipients for the donations for this event,

Debbie Fedoruk Singers’ Abigal Bellamkonda sings, Living Water.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Manager of Vegreville Crisis Association Hot-Line, Celenka Krawchuk and Victim Services Manager, Jenny Cooper spoke about what this organization offers. This event raised $1,432 for Vegreville Crisis Association.

The Alliance Church entered the stage next to where Anita Lemko sang a song that she wrote and the Cantata Selection performed next which were followed by St. John’s Lutheran Singers.

The evening closed with Colleen Albert leading to the songs, Joy to the World and Silent Night.

Each of the performances was wellreceived by the audience.

Then everyone was invited for socializing and snacks in the basement.

Pastor Steve Williams of Maple Street Worship will host next year’s Gospel and Christmas Music Night.

This event also celebrated the 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther and the Reformation.

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Vegreville Elk’s Donate

Vegreville Elks Exalted Ruler Bro. Robert Bennett is shown presenting the cheque to Rodney Cannen, Field Operations Director for the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association. Also shown in the photo are members of the Elk’s Lodge, Executives from the Soccer Association and several of the soccer players.

George Childs Submitted On November 2, 2017, The Vegreville Elk’s Lodge made a donation of $5,000.00 to the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association to assist them with the cost of developing a new soccer facility in Vegreville.

St. Vladimir 84th Annual Luncheon and Bake Sale Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Every year in November, there is a line-up at the door at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir! The 84th Annual Luncheon and Bake Sale on November 18 continued this pattern as citizens rushed in to purchase the hottest selling baked goods of holopchi, nalysnyky, and pyrizhky. Pies of all sorts and every baked good imaginable were available also. There were chances to win door prizes too.

This luncheon and sale which is held close to the Christmas season produce a

triple dose of goodwill as it’s a fundraiser for the church, it lightens people’s workload and offers a chance for citizens to get together with their family, friends, and acquaintances.

St. Vladimir’s Ladies Club organized this event. President of Ladies Club, Rose Hook wanted to thank the other ladies and the volunteers because she said they all worked hard and made a great team together.

This event was sponsored by Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada. St. Ol’Ha’s Branch.

Elsie Saskiw, Shirley Trach, Jannie Bzdel, Karen Toma, Lil Dulaba enjoy the luncheon.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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The Christmas that Almost Didn’t Come Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Girard’s family dog ran into their log house, his fur sticking up. Could he sense that he would soon be put to sleep?

It was the era of the Great Depression. Their family had seven children, and since their father spent all his money on

The Christmas that almost didn’t come - My mother, Jeanne with her family and their dog.

alcohol and cigarettes, they were dirt-poor. A typical Christmas meant no presents. Even food was scarce. But this season would be worse than ever.

Their dog was responsible for biting a 12-year-old boy. It made no difference that the boy had teased the dog mercilessly; they still had to pay the boy’s medical bills. The family had also demanded that their collie is destroyed. To make matters worse, these people were their neighbors and ran a nearby store.

Their dad had made it clear how they felt. “Don’t ever go near their store again,” he told Jeanne and her brothers and sisters.

So, anytime someone mentioned Christmas, Jeanne wanted to scream.

Mary’s family store was only a mile away. Jeanne didn’t care what her father said because Mary was her best friend so one day she ran to the store.

Jeanne opened the store’s front door. The expression on Mary’s face froze. “Jeanne, I thought you weren’t allowed to come here.”

Ignoring her question, Jeanne went to the front counter. Her pennies fell out. “What do you have today that I can buy with this?” Jeanne asked. Then her eyes fell on a rainbow-colored lollipop. “I’ll take that.” She said.

“Can you stay over and visit?” Mary asked eagerly as she ran towards Jeanne.

“No, I don’t think my folks would allow me to,” Jeanne replied.

Mary’s lips pursed. “They’re still angry at my family.”

Jeanne hugged her. “It will take them a while.”

Suddenly Mary’s face brightened. “Hey, we have a special Christmas contest why don’t you enter it?” Jeanne jotted her name down.

Jeanne’s body felt light as she ran home. At least she had gotten something from her berry-picking money.

Then Christmas Day arrived. Jeanne woke up to loud banging on the door. Her dad got up too.

Jeanne’s dad dodged her as he opened the door slightly.

Jeanne noticed a black, furry creature.

Her heart pounded wildly. “It’s a bear!” she shrieked.

The beast pushed itself in. There in front of Jeanne was a bear in a Santa suit.

Her brother, Bert stood near her. “That isn’t real!” he roared.

He ran towards the Santa suit and jumped high enough to grab Santa’s mask and hat. When they came off, they could see who it was, it was Mary’s father.

“Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!” the man shouted.

“Children get away!” Jeanne’s dad screamed.

But they didn’t move.

Then Jeanne’s dad approached Mary’s dad. “It isn’t enough that you want to sue us and destroy our dog. No, you come over here like an idiot and scare my children. Get out, old man! Just get out!”

Mary’s dad stood still. A grin popped onto his face. “Is this any way that you care to treat Santa Claus?” Then he yelled to his son, who came with the largest decorated box that Jeanne ever saw.

Mary’s dad’s grin grew wider. “Jeanne won our Christmas contests!”

“What?” Jeanne’s dad asked as he stared at each of his kids with fire in his eyes. “You weren’t supposed to shop at that store!”

Jeanne peeked into the box. There were colorful candies, nuts, games galore, toys and more. Warmth filled her body.

Their mother peeked in. “I say if you won it, you have every right to keep it,” she said.

Jeanne’s father put on a wry grin. “I guess so. But don’t expect us to shop at your store,” he said to his neighbor.

At that moment their collie started to bark. “Let the dog in.”

Their mother said.

Mary’s dad’s mouth was jittery. “That is something else I wanted to talk to you about. Christmas is about the birth of our Savior so our sins would be forgiven. That means I will forgive you too. We have decided not to sue for medical expenses or have your dog destroyed. Just make sure he’s tied up when you’re around.”

They all started to laugh. “Just make sure to tell your son not to tease our dog,” Jeanne’s dad answered back.

Their two fathers shook hands. “Looks like we both have someone or something to watch,” Mary’s dad said as he left the house.

Jeanne shared the contents of the box with everyone and her whole family did continue to shop at that store.

That Christmas turned out to be the best one in Jeanne’s lifetime. She had many fine friends but none were as memorable as the ones who made peace with her family on Christmas Day.

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Vote is left to individual Councilors Dan Beaudette News Advertiser At the recent meeting of the Town of Vegreville Town Council on Wednesday, November 15, a letter from the Town of Taber. It stated: At their August 21, 2017 meeting, the Town of Taber Council passed a resolution regarding the Government of Canada’s tabling of Bill-C45, commonly known as the “Cannabis Act,” ultimately requesting that Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) work with the Province of Alberta to lobby the Government of Canada to repeal the Act. The Town of Taber Council is asking the Town of Vegreville to support to pass our resolution. After careful consideration of Bill C-45, the Town of Taber saw a number of issues that will cause great strain on municipal resources in the future should the Bill be passed.

The letter was received and filed and no decision was reached one way or another. The indication was, each councilor will vote as they see fit.

A complete list of expenses of the CPC Relocation was presented in detail to the council.

Councilor David Barry was appointed to the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance Executive Committee.

Councilor Marielle Brodziak was appointed to represent the council on the Go East Regional Tourism Organization. The town is a member of Go East RTO as part of Vegreville Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Board and should have a representative.

Council voted in favor of Property Assessment Exemption of VALID properties at 5141-52 Ave and 5145-52 Ave. The reason for the exemption was: 5141-

52 is used for customer and staff parking for its Pot of Gold store. In addition, surplus and seasonal goods are stored in sheds and a Sea-can on the lot and the lot is an integral part of their Pot of Gold store operation.

5145-52 Ave. is used as a parking lot for Pot of Gold customers and for others, including staff who work at the Vegreville Materials Recycling Centre. In addition, the lot is used by a community school to plant raised garden beds as a project for their students.

Council approved Mike Cooper as a new member of the Town of Vegreville Library Board. There was a vacancy on the board for a community member. It is a 3-year term.

The meeting ended with an In-Camera session for the discussion of TerraVest Industries under Section 27 – Privileged Information.

Beauty blossoms from acrylic painting

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent There is an artist within every person.

Citizens who had little experience with acrylic painting discovered that they could create lovely works of art at Beginners Painting with the artist,

Donna Watson which was a six-week course offered by VegMin. There were 12 people who participated in this course. The main areas of painting they learned were composition, color theory, and perspective. “The students learned how to make 26 colors out of six colors. We worked with a still life, a landscape, and a flower arrangement. In the last lesson, they could do what they wanted.

A few of the participants want to take this course again and Donna plans to offer a Beginners Painting two course in January. Contact VegMin for more information.

Art Instructor, Donna Watson holds the acrylic paintings the art students painted at the Beginners Painting course. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

VDCC 16th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale

Many people attended the arts and crafts sale.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale was a gallery of over 55 tables of hand-crafted creations at Vegreville Social Centre on November 18.

The items for sale ranged from crocheted products, woodworking items to tasty treats and everything in between.

The vendor for Eco-Friendly Jewelry, Sonia Reimer had jewelry for sale that was made with tree seeds from the Amazon Rainforest from Brazil where she was originally from. Sonia also used Acai Berry, coconut shell and tagua

(vegetable ivory). Sonia’s husband, Don said the jewelry sold very well because people like natural stuff.

The vendor for Especially For You-Sewn and Quilted Creation, Lil Carter said she was addicted to sewing and quilting.

Vendors for Art and Woodworking by Karon and Wayne Hanson were selling many wooden items they created which included a bench or toy chest box.

A concession stand hosted by Vegreville Transportation Services Society was available.

Admission was by donation to Vegreville Food Bank or Christmas Bureau.