Vegreville News Advertiser - November 29, 2017

VOL. 70 NO. 48

67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017

“An apple a day...”

Sian Vadnais Library Tech - Mundare School During the anti-bullying week at Mundare School, our Junior Highs used their Leadership time to share a valuable metaphorical les-

son with grade threes, fours, fives and sixes. Using two close to identical apples, the younger grades were asked to ‘insult’ or verbally bully one apple; every time this apple was “bullied”, it was

dropped onto the concrete floor.

Each drop represented an emotional blow or punch that a victim of bullying would endure. The

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RCMP files from November 20 - 26 Dan Beaudette News Advertiser November 20 7:35 a.m. 911 report of a gas and dash. Video footage was reviewed and license plate could not be read.

7:44 a.m. Report of theft from a motor vehicle. Wallet and other items are missing. Stolen bank card usage was attempted. No suspect identified 10:11 a.m. Report of a stolen truck.

1989 Blue cab, white topper, and brown box. Still under investigation 19:26 p.m. Report of vehicle driving with no light on. Due to vehicles location of travel Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park RCMP were notified.

November 21 14:03 p.m. 911 call reporting a domestic dispute. Members attended and verbal argument only and parties were separated.

14:28 p.m. Report of a vehicle being taken by a friend who refused to return it. Since been returned November 22 9:24 a.m. Female reports that she is receiving concerning messages from a male. Still under investigation.

13:50 p.m. Speeding vehicle was stopped by a member which resulted in driver appearing to be impaired.

After blowing into a roadside breathalyzer and failed. Upon returning to detachment driver provided another 2 samples which were both over the legal limit. The driver was charged with impaired driving.

14:11 p.m. Principle of a school called in with concerns of a student not attending for 2 months. The student was located and is fine.

15:49 p.m. Person reported a call demanding money or police will be involved. Scam.

19:57p.m. Report of a male walking around a parking lot with a large knife. The area was patrolled but the male was not located.

November 23 0:42 a.m. Downtown restaurant was broken into. The front door was smashed and beer was stolen. Still under investigation.

November 22 14:30 p.m. Staff at a school reported finding marijuana in a student’s locker. School resource officer is dealing with the situation November 23 6:31 a.m. Reports of a truck being stolen overnight which was unlocked

and had its keys in it. Still under investigation.

10:21 a.m. report of a suspicious person in the vehicle. Male was located and said he was using free wi-fi of a local business 10:55 a.m. report of theft from a vehicle. Registration, change, tools and garage door opener were stolen.

Still under investigation 13:26 p.m. vehicle stopped for having tinted windows and snow-covered license plate resulted in the driver having an outstanding warrant from Edmonton. The driver was arrested and released.

November 24 2:00 a.m. Downtown restaurant was broken into and alcohol and food taken. Still under investigation 8:08 Report of a fight outside callers house. Members attended and 2 males were fighting over a cell phone. Both of them were warned.

13:31 p.m. CRA scam 13:46 p.m. Speeding vehicle stopped and the driver was ticketed for driving under suspension and vehicle was towed.

13:51 p.m. female reports she was pushed out of a vehicle and she has a black eye. Due to circumstances, no charges were laid.

14:37 p.m. gas and dash. No license plate obtained.

14:35 p.m. Member on their way to a call got into a collision with another vehicle. The other vehicle had turned into the path of the police vehicle.

Still under investigation.

15:30 p.m. report that a tan colored car had backed into their fence a drove away. No license plate was obtained 16:41 p.m. report of a house being

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broken into. House was rummaged through and things were scattered but nothing was stolen.

14:20 p.m. Report a person yelling a stomping in the neighboring apartment. Members attended and determined there was an argument only and parties were separated.

22:40 p.m. Complaint of under aged drinking outside of a hall that was being rented. Members attended and cautioned the group outside.

November 25 00:01 Noise complaint at a party.

Members attended and the party was wrapping up shortly.

2:11 a.m. Complaint of 2 snowmobiles driving around near Maple Street.

Member attended but snowmobiles were gone.

2:27 Complaint of a suspicious truck.

Members attempted to pull over and it took off. Members remained at sight but the vehicle did not return.

9:18 Caller reports a smashed back window in a vehicle. No witnesses, no suspects.

12:10 p.m. Younger male driver in a black Dodge Avenger with damage on the left side fueled up and came in and gave 20.00 and said he would return with rest and never did.

12:21 p.m. Report of two males that attempted to steal a vehicle. The males took off in a black Dodge car with damage. The license plate was obtained which shows the vehicle was stolen out of Edmonton.

15:37 p.m. Report of a cell phone being stolen from the aquatic center.

Security video showed two females and the females were identified and spoken to. The phone was returned.

15:49 p.m. Caller reports stolen rear bumper off a 2009 Dodge Ram. November 26 12:07 p.m. Traffic stop resulted in outstanding warrant out of Calgary.

The person paid the fine and was released.

16:06 p.m. Report of an attempted theft of a vehicle in a retail parking lot. A window was smashed and the ignition was damaged. No suspects.

19:26 p.m. Report of vehicle driving with no light on. Due to vehicles location of travel Fort Saskatchewan and Sherwood Park RCMP were notified.

For the week the members dealt with 74 calls for service. 5 false alarms. 5 false 911s and 6 deer collisions.

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The end of an era Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Predictions of peak oil and the end of the fossil fuel industry have been around for decades. Alberta has always had both an abundance of oil (starting in 1947 with Leduc #1) as well as a problem getting it to market. Jump ahead 70 years and we have been through many boom and bust cycles and have heard about the end of oil many times. Guess what?

There’s still more in the ground. “Dirty oil” and “dirty coal” have also taken a hit in North America from environmental groups and others. Detractors are quick to criticize as they enjoy the comforts of a world built around petroleum and its byproducts.

Having said that, if there is one industry I would never count out, it would be the petroleum industry.

But what about this time... is it really the end THIS time?

There is a global sea change happening with relation to renewable energy. Solar, wind and hydro are all growing by leaps and bounds. Years ago while attending a solar conference with VM Systems we were told that there was a tipping point and that it was almost here. Solar pricing has continued to fall as production increases and technology advances and we have now arrived at that point. The missing link for most, unless you were planning on staying connected to the grid, has always been storage.

That is also quickly changing with well-known companies like Tesla and Samsung working on more familiar “battery” technology, others with flow batteries and then some more pedestrian “energy storage” systems using water and locomotives. If the goal behind the Hoover Dam was to produce power, it might be the biggest “battery” in the world.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts explosive growth in energy storage over the next 12 years. It is estimated that the top 8 countries (Canada is not on that list) will add approximately an additional 225 GWh of storage by 2030. To wrap your head around this number, a gigawatt of power will provide enough energy for about 700,000 homes. It’s a lot, but not enough to turn off the fossil fuel tap just yet.

Now that storage is changing the green energy market is moving even faster. Recently in the news, there have been a number of huge announcements across the globe.

Here are a few to think about: - Afghan solar plant wins development bank backing.

Afghanistan will build its first 20-megawatt solar power plant in a bid to meet rising energy demand in a country that imports most of its electricity. The 20-megawatt solar project

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I am not sure what you meant to accomplish with your polemic on carbon taxation but your convoluted argument only served to demonstrate your phobia for governments.

(Except perhaps surprisingly Sweden’s.) Your fuzzy thinking is clearly demonstrated in the last paragraph of your article in which you indicate responsibility for the contaminated former fuel dispensing sites in our town as belonging to governments. I am sorry, but I do not recall any government operating a gas station at any of those lots and I am willing to argue the point with you that no government is responsible for their restoration.

Respectfully; David Kindrachuk

David, Thank you for taking the time to write in regarding my carbon tax opinion piece. I’ll hopefully clarify a few things in my response.

First off, I do not have a phobia nor a dislike for govern-

response - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Name: Pat Tremblay Occupation: store owner Likes: my family, people Dislikes: cold weather, taxes.

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It’s Not Easy Doing Business in Canada Ian Madsen Senior Policy Analyst - Frontier Centre for Public Policy The World Bank recently issued its annual report on the ease of doing business in 190 countries and territories.

And, again, Canada isn’t near the top - in fact, we sit 18th.

That’s the bad news. The good news is that there’s room for improvement.

Small New Zealand was first, Singapore second and Denmark third. Our main trading partner, the United States, was sixth. And we’re behind two countries that some Canadians haven’t even heard of Georgia and Macedonia.

The reasons for our poor showing are difficult to accept.

Registering property is very difficult in Canada and we are ranked 33rd. Things are even thornier for dealing with construction permits, where Canada is 54th.

In Toronto, for example, it can take 180 days and cost almost $30,000 to get approval from the Toronto municipal planning authority for a new building.

Toronto city councilors often scour site plan controls that include landscaping, pedestrian access, parking, exterior design and appearance, stormwater management and waste disposal for standardized buildings.

Astonishingly, Canada is ranked 105th for ease of getting electricity. In Toronto, it can cost more than $44,000 and take over 80 days to be hooked up to electricity by the city-owned utility. No wonder Toronto Hydro is so profitable, pocketing more than $150 million last year.

When it comes to enforcing contracts, Canada is ranked at 114. It can take an alarming 930 days to obtain a judgment for a relatively simple dispute, largely due to insufficient court capacity and cumbersome, outdated court processes.

In trading across borders, we’re ranked at 46th, partly due to our exceedingly slow import clearance and inspection process. The average time is 2.6 hours - longer than countries like Albania and Bhutan.

Canada continues to rank poorly against other countries we compete with to attract and keep investors, at a time when free-trade agreements are vulnerable, and when capital and talent can easily go to other countries.

All three levels of government in Canada need to focus on improving the investment by adopting modern regulations that improve the business environment.

Otherwise, our talent, capital, and investors will move towards other economies rather than our own.

Canadian municipalities and provinces need to streamline their regulatory processes to ensure that buildings, businesses, and homes can be more quickly built, and businesses can get on with creating jobs and wealth for Canadians in Canada.

If governments are proactive on these issues, the next report on the ease of doing business could show Canada moving up from its dismal 18th position.

Ian Madsen is a senior policy analyst at Frontier Centre for Public Policy

We placed a dismal 18th for ease of doing business, even behind such countries as Georgia and Macedonia

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER

COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – November 30, 1927

Crushed beneath a loaded sleigh when his team, becoming frightened knocked him down. George Miller, a farmer of the Lavoy district received broken ribs and other serious injuries. The accident happened at 10:30 last Thursday morning. Mr. Miller was standing at the horses heads when the team, frightened by a passing train, knocked him to the ground and dragged the sleigh across his body.

Miller is in the Vegreville hospital, in a serious condition.

The Aberdeen Angus steer, Idlewyld of Alberta, bred by A.M. Thompson of Vegreville and exhibited by the University of Alberta, got to fourth place as a one year old steer in Chicago. This remarkable calf made a gain of over 80 lbs. per month for one year, thus showing what the Aberdeen Angus can do.

Petty thieves broke into the Thomas Garage on Friday night of last week and helped themselves to a matter of some $2.00 odd which was left in the cash register. They were not experts at the job and when the register refused to yield up its spoils to them easily, they took it into the back yard and opened it with an axe.

75 Years Ago – December 2, 1942

So far as the Observer can learn, the teachers’ strike in the Vegreville School Division, No. 19 still remains unsettled. An item in the Edmonton Journal on Wednesday said that the department of education had made a proposal of some sort looking toward settlement, secretary of the Divisional Board, told the Observer that he had no knowledge of any proposal having been made. A question has been propounded as to whether or not the teachers are being paid while on strike. The answer, so far as the Divisional Board is concerned is NO. the teachers, however, are in receipt of payments through the ATA Divisional Associations.

The entire Mundare School responded heartily to the aid call of the Navy of Canada and contributed a total amount of $11.87. Of this total the High School contributed approximately 25%.

Mr. Willison sold his farm and modern home near the Dodds townsite to Mr. Harold Lauber on Saturday, November 21. An auction sale of livestock, machinery and household effects will be held. Mr. and Mrs. Willison have resided here for about 14 years, owning and operating for many years, the Farmers’ Store, then later purchasing the farm nearby on which they now reside.

50 Years Ago – November 30, 1967

The Vegreville Lions Club hosted the annual gathering of Zone 2B on Sunday, November 26 at the Heather Curling Club, Vegreville.

Fourteen rinks from Lamont to Dewberry were present to enjoy an afternoon’s entertainment of three six-end games. The winner was the Gargus rink from Andrew who were presented with the R.R. Rippel Trophy together with individual prizes.

Canada’s favorite basso, Jan Rubes, delighted his audience at the opening concert of the current Overture series. No stranger to Vegreville, he was greeted as an old friend and his listeners settled back to enjoy the evening. Mr. Robert Pounder, well known Edmonton musician was the accompanist.

At the last regular meeting of the Wendy Brook W.I., held at the home of Aurore Robert, the ladies decided in favor of giving the proceeds from the sale of the programs from the Centennial Concert, to the Auxiliary Hospital, to be used for the purchase of a wheel chair. The Vegreville Centennial Committee has kindly covered the cost of the auditorium rental and printing of programs, and gave the W.I. ladies the privilege to choose where they would like to donate the proceeds realized, which amounted to $108.65.

25 Years Ago – December 1, 1992

The town of Vegreville amended a snowmobile bylaw to read as follows; town council or the town manager may authorize a special permit for snowmobiles to be driven in designated areas or locations within the corporate limits of Vegreville with prior written consent. The bylaw was amended so the town could give permission to the Vegreville Snow Chasers to hold a Toy Parade and Loonie Drive within the corporate limits of Vegreville. The event is a fundraiser for the Vegreville Christmas Bureau and the Vegreville Food Bank and is planned for December.

Reserve Grand Champion polled Hereford female at Northlands Farmfair ’92 was Duralta 80U Dawn 18z owned by Duralta Farm of Vegreville.

The tress are in says Kinsmen Tim MacPhee and Darryl Vinet along with Kinette Rhonda Hayduk. The Kinsmen and Kinettes are selling Christmas trees this year and they are open for business starting December 7. Trees will be available seven days a week until Christmas. The variety of trees include White and Scotch pines, Douglas Fir and Blue Spruce. The club is also offering free delivery in town.

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.

A Different Kind of Tweet “The president has absolute authority, unilateral power to order the use of nuclear weapons,” said Bruce Blair. The nuclear codes are “the length of a tweet. It would take them one or two minutes to format and transmit that directly down the chain of command to the executing commanders of the underground launch centers, the submarines, and the bombers.”

While serving in the US Air Force in the 1970s, Blair was a launch control officer for Minuteman ICBMs. Weekly dry runs down in the capsule, turning the keys that would send 50 nucleartipped ballistic missiles on their way, has led to profound reflection in many of the people who did it. It led Blair to found Global Zero, a group that advocates eliminating nuclear weapons entirely.

Blair was being interviewed in connection with the controversy that has erupted in the US since President Trump’s August tweet threatening to rain “fire and fury like the world has never seen” on North Korea if Kim Jong-un threatened the United States again. Does he actually have the unilateral power to do that, and if so should it be taken away from him?

Senator Ed Markey and 13 co-sponsors introduced a bill that would require Trump to obtain a declaration of war from Congress before launching a nuclear first strike. Senator Chris Murphy, a co-sponsor, explained that “We are concerned that the president is so unstable, is so volatile, has a decision-making process that is so quixotic, that he might order a nuclear weapons strike that is wildly out of step with US national security interests.”

The bill will never get past the Republican majority in Congress, but it did lead to a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing last week that examined the president’s power to start a nuclear war. As you would expect, various generals rolled up to say that everything is under control.

But it wasn’t very reassuring.

The st star witness was Robert Kehl Kehler, a former head of US Strategic Command, w who said that in his fformer role he would have followed the president’s order to

carry out a nuclear strike - if it were legal. If he doubted its legality, he would have consulted his own advisors – and he might have refused to do it.

One senator asked: “Then what happens?” Kehler replied: “I don’t know.”

The current head of US Strategic Command, General John Hyten, had another go at it on Saturday. He told the Halifax International Security Forum that he and Trump have had conversations about such a scenario and that he has told Trump he wouldn’t carry out an illegal strike. (Under international law, using nuclear weapons first is almost always illegal.)

“If it’s illegal, guess what’s going to happen. I’m going to say, ‘Mr. President, that’s illegal.’ And guess what he’s going to do? He’s going to say, ‘What would be legal?’” Hyten said. “And we’ll come up with options with a mix of capabilities to respond to whatever the situation is, and that’s the way it works.”

But Trump doesn’t have to consult General Hyten, or any of his own military advisers, before ordering a nuclear attack on North Korea – or Iran, or anywhere else. He just puts the launch codes into the ‘football’ that an aide always has nearby.

As Bruce Blair pointed out, it would only take a couple of minutes for the launch orders to cascade down the chain of command and reach the “commanders of the underground launch centers, the submarines, and the bombers.” It’s even possible that none of the people on duty who would have to execute the orders would be generals.

The generals would get the order too, of course – but as Blair says: “If they felt that it was a really bad call or illegal, and they wanted to try to override it, they could try to transmit a termination order, but it would be too late.” Trump really could make a nuclear first strike on North Korea all on his own. On this vital issue, there is no “adult supervision”.

It would be a simple matter to restrict Trump’s unilateral launch authority to situations where there is hard evidence that a nuclear attack on the United States is underway. Simple in legal and technical terms, that is. In political terms, very hard if not impossible.

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

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2018 AgriDay and Tradeshow

Dental Fee Guide Welcomed Submitted

Friends of Medicare are welcoming today’s announcement of a reduced fee guide for dental services in Alberta, and urging the Ministry of Health to add dental coverage to Alberta’s health care insurance plan.

The guide recommends reductions

of 8.5% in 60 common procedures. “We’re pleased to see the Ministry work with the Alberta Dental Association and College to introduce a fee guide with recommended reductions. We don’t believe your health needs end where your mouth begins, and cost barriers to good

oral health should be removed,� said Executive Director Sandra Azocar. “We agree that providing Albertans with information around the cost of procedures is important. At the same time we must be clear that these are recommendations only, and not regulations guaranteeing lowered prices,� added Azocar. “Preventative and ongoing dental health services should be viewed as an essential part of overall wellness and not as a commodity with patients being expected to shop around for the best deals.� “Albertans value the principles of our public health system that is there for patient needs regardless of ability to pay. Even with today’s fee guide recommendations, cost barriers to dental services will still keep many people away from the dentist’s chair,� continued Azocar. “This leads to further complications for our health system, as people who skip dental care end up with illnesses requiring treatment in hospitals. The next phase of a modern Medicare system should include dental care as well as health services such as prescription drugs, mental health, and seniors care.�

Following the huge success of the Two Hills AgriDay and Tradeshow earlier this year in April, the Tradeshow Committee has begun planning and organizing the 5th Annual AgriDay and Tradeshow. The last Tradeshow saw over 80 Exhibitors displaying information and products and over 1200 people from as far away as Edmonton attended this event. Except for Agricultural equipment that was on display outdoors, the entire Tradeshow was held indoors in all three buildings including the Centennial Hall, the new Recreation Centre, and the Arena.

The initial plans for the 2018 Tradeshow will once again include these 3 buildings with the The arena is the focus for the younger generation. As with past Tradeshows, entry to the show is entirely free of charge. The Committee is excited about the 2018 Tradeshow which will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018. This will be a must-see for everyone; so mark your calendars to be sure not to miss the upcoming show.

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RCMP Council Briefings Sgt. Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville Detachment It is now the time of year that I attend meetings of the 4 councils that preside over the areas that cover our detachment jurisdiction. Myself or one of our members regularly attend meetings at the Town of Vegreville, Town of Mundare, County of Minburn and Lamont County. This is a usual part of the RCMP reporting and consultation with the elected officials. This year is a bit different as all the Councils have undergone some change due to the recent elections.

Typically at these meetings, an RCMP report is provided and some recent detachment statistics that are specific to their particular area. This provides the councils a look at how

each of their areas are being impacted by not only criminal activity but also enforcement. What this means is that provincial traffic offenses and any by-law enforcement statistics are also summarized.

This is where the discussions happen regarding the statistics and what they may be hearing from their constituents. Trends on a larger scale are discussed as well as any specific policing concerns that the Mayors, Reeves or Councillors may be getting asked about from their areas. We try to get the topics of concern out to the public on an ongoing basis through a column like this or with Jamieson on Country 106.5.

It is important that all those in our policing area have access to information in this regard as awareness and in some cases, action may be required. By action, it could be that a particular thing may be occurring such as when the Canada Revenue Agency scam was operating at full speed.

Information to the public is important so you are aware and take precautions or know what particular action to take if it was to occur to you.

These meetings are a time to catch the councils up on policing matters which include the statistics and what we are doing operationally in their areas. A recent topic brought up has been the legalization of cannabis coming in 2018. This will be addressed in a future Ponderings. The councils don’t just accept what information I provide to them, but they are astute and analyze the information will then ask pointed questions based on this.

I enjoy these discussions as it is a means for us to

gain information and be able to discuss current issues/concerns with our elected officials. Some discussions are purely an exchange of information which educates all involved. Gaining the council’s views and opinions are very valuable in helping us determine how external operations are going or being perceived.

Rest assured, the councils do bring up your concerns with me at the meetings and I have also had contact with some councilors that want to discuss an issue outside of a formal meeting. This is all part of the consultation process with our communities and our elected officials (I say our officials as the RCMP members and staff here are also constituents and voters).

In meetings, the councils will ask some general questions and also some specific questions. As the RCMP is your contracted police agency, we need there to have an open dialogue between us to address the concerns of the public as well as passing information back.

Every Council has a lot to deal with and policing is only one part. Each council is also willing to listen to their constituents as well and we have an open door policy at the detachment in that we will speak with anyone and welcome any comments, concerns or suggestions.

We just had Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country and they were a good reminder of those that have fought, and continue to fight, to allow us to participate in the process which includes free elections and input into policing in each of our communities. Enjoy your week!

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New Crop Input Centre and Grain Terminal for Viking

centre and grain terminal will support four new north/central Alberta P&H crop input locations in Sedgewick, Wainwright, St. Paul and Marwayne.

The new crop input centre and grain terminal will also expand P&H grain marketing services to customers in all north/central Alberta locations.

About Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. - Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a diversified Canadian owned family company that was incorporated in 1909. With offices from coast to coast and trade links around the globe, P&H’s grain business includes trading, handling, marine and rail freight management to both domestic and export markets. Divisions of P&H include the largest Canadian owned flour milling business P&H Milling Group, and New Life-Feeds.

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Submitted New grain elevator moves tradition forward while promoting local economic growth.

Construction is underway for a new Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) crop input centre and grain terminal in Viking, AB. Scheduled to be completed in early 2019, the new facility will include a 46,000-tonne grain storage elevator, 25,000-tonne dry bulk fertilizer shed, all attached by CN Railway with a 150-car loop track.

A chemical storage facility is also scheduled for construction at the new facility.

“The new Viking crop input centre and grain terminal put P&H on the map to serve farmers and communities in the north/central Alberta area. We expect to create 20 new jobs locally and expand new inputs and grain merchandising opportunities for area farmers and P&H,” says John Heimbecker, President, P&H. “P&H broke ground for the new terminal in November 2017 and expect the economic spin-offs from the local construction crews to be significant to the Viking area over the next two years.”

The new Viking crop input

New Model for Predicting Water Demand Submitted A new report released by the Alberta Land Institute highlights the economic benefits of expanding Alberta’s irrigation system and improved forecasting of agricultural and irrigation needs.

The report Systems modelling for sustainable land and water policy in Alberta’s irrigation sector was prepared by Dr. Evan Davies at the University of Alberta.

The new systems model to study sustainable land and water policy in Alberta’s irrigation sector, called CropSD, is one of the most detailed models of its kind for river basins in Canada. CropSD simulates crop biomass and yield for six crop types, calculates irrigation demand for each crop based on on-farm irrigation technologies, gross irrigation water demands based on the conveyance network, and reservoir releases to satisfy irrigation demands.

Dr. Davies said with irrigation in Alberta generating nearly $3.2 billion to the

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Pictured above is Mayor Tim MacPhee (center) proclaiming December 3, 2017, International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Vegreville. (L) is Holly Cependa and (R) Derek Christensen – Employment Facilitator-EmployAbilites.

Derek Christensen Employment Facilitator - EmployAbilities

Theme for IDPD 2017: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all.

“Leave No One Behind” “Persons with disabilities have a significant positive impact on society, and their contributions can be even greater if we remove barriers to their participation. With more than one billion of persons with disabilities in our world today, this is more important than ever.”

Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary-General, message on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2012 The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly, resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the

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Dear Editor: Re: Perogies & Jam Gospel Night My heartfelt thanks for all the hard work put into the gospel night goes out to Colleen Albert, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perogies & Jam and all the great performers and organizers. I had a very enjoyable evening as Vegreville certainly has talent galore. Great Job!!

- Deb Zaleschuk Dear Editor: I would just like to thank my neighbors on 48 and 48A St., as well as North Circle Drive, for their generous donations to our local food bank. My sons collect donations every year at Halloween, and thanks to the kindness of our neighbors, we were again able to bring a donation in. Thank you.

- Julie Berard

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The main program of the observance for International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Vegreville will be to celebrate the accomplishments that Persons with Disabilities have made in our community. The Vegreville IDPD committee have organized a PANCAKE BREAKFAST on December 1, 2017. We will have a silver donation for the Vegreville Food Bank and Senior Citizen Sunshine Club. This celebration will recognize various businesses in Vegreville, who have hired Persons with Disabilities. These employers have made significant strides by creating an environment of inclusiveness, and at the same time providing an understanding that Persons with Disabilities have skills and talents that far exceed expectations.

As we progress in this vibrant community, this year’s theme - “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all.” - defines what we have been working towards for our community and all its residences. Vegreville is a very sustainable community; and all citizens that reside in our great community have shown outstanding resiliency with all the challenges that we have experienced.

Here are a few quick facts: • In Canada, “The unemployment rate for persons with disabilities is 26%, over five times higher than the 5% rate for persons without disabilities.”

• According to the World Bank and the WHO, globally, there are over 1 billion, or around 15% of the world population, living with a disability.

• Employing persons with disabilities: Fears and Realities - Persons with disabilities are frequently not considered potential members of the workforce.

Perception, fear, myth, and prejudice continue to limit understanding and acceptance of disability in workplaces everywhere. Myths abound, including that persons with disabilities are unable to work and that accommodating a person with a disability in the workplace is expensive. Contrary to these notions, many companies have found that persons with disabilities are more than capable.

• An estimated 386 million of the world’s working age people are disabled.

These people have the potential to make a valuable contribution in the workforce, as employees, entrepreneurs or employers of others. Some employers have started to tap this potential.

• Many disabled people who are willing and able to work are unemployed – as many as 80 % in some countries. Frequently, this unemployment is because employers assume that people with disabilities are unable to work and are unwilling to give them the opportunity. Often, it is because these people have not had access to education or training in employable skills, or because the support services they require are not available, or because of unsupportive legislation and policies. Sometimes, it is because buildings or transportation are inaccessible to them. These and other obstacles stand in the way of disabled people finding a job which will enable them to earn their own living, support their families and contribute to the national economy. The resulting loss is felt at every level, not only by disabled people themselves and their families, but also by employers and the wider society.

response - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 ments. I like paved roads, water when I turn on the tap, toilets that flush, government-run facilities like hockey arenas, snow removal and all the other things (which add value for our money) that we enjoy due to government. I do however have a real dislike for government waste which includes poorly thought out projects. Things like submarines that can’t be sailed, satellites that sit in warehouses, $200,000 report cover when someone on staff already getting paid can do the same job for 1/100 the price, closing the CPC in Vegreville and any other long list of ways that governments waste our tax dollars. Unfortunately, far too often, many of those elected to government positions and some people working for government forget that they are stewards of our money. It is not theirs to spend, it has been collected from citizens to use for the betterment of the same. If you want to see a much better list of government waste, go to www.taxpayer.com and search for teddy waste awards.

As for the abandoned gas stations, abandoned wells, etc. etc., of course, the government did not operate them. No argument there. However, the government DOES create the laws under which these sites are free to be left and not cleaned up.

They have the power to force the hand of these billion dollar companies to clean up the mess they created. Cleaning up one site in any small town would cost less than the CEO’s bonus for the year. That executive surely does not have a possibly polluted gravel lot across from their home. In Alberta, it was not until the current government was elected that any substantial action was taken on abandoned well reclamation. It can be done if the will is there. Incidentally, the Federal and Provincial Governments also have fuel tax money which could be put in a fund to take care of the problem. They just choose to spend it elsewhere.

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Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembrance Viola Braun-Fox Submitted On Sunday evening, December 3, 2017, at 6:00 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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- Costa Rica Just Ran 300 Days On 100 Percent Renewable Electricity. Costa Rica may be a small country, but it aims high when it comes to clean energy. Back in 2015, it generated 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources for 299 days, and back in 2016, it ran for 271 days on anything but fossil fuels. Now it appears it’s just bested its 2015 achievement, having run for 300 days on a mixture of hydro, wind, geothermal, biomass, and solar energy.

- Turkey Targets $5B Investment In Wind Energy By End-2017. Currently, Turkey has 11 GW of wind power stock on hand, Ataseven said, adding that the national target is to reach 20 GW of installed capacity by 2023.

- Puerto Rico children’s hospital goes solar. There are nearly 800 solar panels set up in the Hospital del Nino’s parking lot to power the facility’s microgrid.

That’s enough electricity to power the hospital for about 20 hours a day.

- Tesla beat its self-imposed Dec. 1 deadline to install a 100-megawatt storage facility in South Australia to combat a series of regional blackouts.

- China has already surpassed its 2020 solar target. By the end of July this year, China’s solar PV capacity topped 112GW, after installing a stunning 35GW in just seven months — more than twice as much as installed by any other country in all of 2016. As a result, total solar PV capacity now exceeds the government’s 2020 goal of 105GW, set as recently as last year.

- India Likely To Surpass 175 Gigawatts Of Renewable Energy Target By 2022 - A one-megawatt installation planned for Chernobyl (yes you read that right) with gigawatt installations that could follow.

The list continues. Add to this new technology such as clear solar panel technology that can essentially turn any window into a solar panel, new battery technology, graphene research that could provide unlimited power without external input and an announcement this week that Swiss scientists are closer to making

solar-powered jets a reality. They now know how to make jet fuel out of air, sunlight, and water.

Even Royal Dutch Shell is moving quickly into the renewable energy market with a recent move to acquire MP2 energy which currently manages 1.7 gigawatts of power most of which is renewable. They also penned an agreement to build 80 high power electric vehicle charging stations across Europe.

China is canceling plans to build more than 100 coal-fired power plants and recently shut down its last coal-fired power plant in Beijing.

So that has to be it. It’s over... right?

While we move away from fossil fuels for many things, I don’t think that oil and gas are going away anytime soon. Change is in the wind and right or wrong coal looks like the first big loser in this battle, but we are an energy-hungry society and we also really enjoy so many petroleum products other than what we burn in our tank. Lubricating oils, wax, asphalt and the wide array of petrochemicals (fertilizers, synthetic shoes, plastic bottles, etc.).

So, if you like modern life, I think we are still at least a few years away from being fossil fuel free, but we are moving in the right direction.

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

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Cash: While you're on the highway, see if the car drifts to the right or left. This can be a sign of misalignment. When you're braking, see if the car still stays straight. A car that shakes while breaking or veers to one side often has a problem with the rotors or brake pads.

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Cash: By the way, if you're passing a shopping mall, pull into the parking lot. But don't go shopping. Back up instead! It's common for a car with transmission problems to pop out of reverse gear when accelerating backwards.

Carry: Now is also a good time to test out all the switches and accessories like the heat, A/C and radio. Open and close all the doors, windows and try all the keys in the door locks. You want to know that everything is in good working order.

Cash: If it all seems good, then you can go back and negotiate with the owner for the best deal.

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Tributes MEMORIAM

DZIWENKA, Myron June 19, 1946 - November 29, 2016 A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best.

They say that memories are golden, We’ll maybe that’s true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you.

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

Our lips cannot speak how we loved you, Our hearts cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how we miss you, In our homes that are lonely today.

With love from your family missing you so much til we meet again.

Mildred Dziwenka Marlene Dziwenka and Daryl Clouston Shonna, Warren, and Rene Richard Sherri-Lee, Nolan, and Shayne Marshall

MEMORIAM

GORGICHUK, Bill In loving memory of Bill Gorgichuk who passed away on December 1, 2015.

Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same.

We try to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall.

Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all.

You were so very special Your heart was so kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

Those special years will not return When we were all together.

But with the love within our hearts You will walk with us forever.

Memory Eternal Lovingly remembered and so sadly missed by Wife Rosie, Bob & family, Betty, Debbie & family

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OLINECK, Vera September 3, 1921 - November 29, 2016 The rolling stream of life goes on But still the vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice The smile of one who sat there So many things have happened Since you were called away So many things to share with you If you were here today.

They say time heals all sorrow and helps us to forget But so far time has only shown How much we miss you and Dad. Forever in our hearts and deeply missed by your loving children Orest (Catherine} Olineck, Sylvia (George) Kupka, Patricia (Al) Gee, Tom (Martha) Evans; grandchildren and great grandchildren

Jeffrey Daniel Warawa July 9, 1971- December 4,2008 You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We see you more and more every day in your boys.

With love, Tina, Justin, Colby, Mom, Dad, Ryan, Colin, Lynnette, Denise, Ashlee, Brandon, Madison, Riley

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SHUKALEK, Alex 1924 - 2014 In loving memory of our beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather who passed away November 27, 2014.

In a quiet lonely graveyard, Where the gentle breezes flow.

Lies the one we love so deeply, We lost 3 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.

Always loved & remembered by Mary & Family

water demand - CONTINUED from PAGE 9 DZIWENKA, Shirley February 10, 1949 - November 22, 2013 If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I would walk right up to heaven And bring you home again.

No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Our heart still aches in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Not a second passes, When you’re not on our minds, Your love we will never forget, The hurt will ease with time.

But now I know you want us, To mourn for you no more, To remember all the happy times, Life still has much more in store.

Since you’ll never be forgotten, We pledge to you today, A hollowed place within our hearts, Is where you will always stay.

With all our love missing you more each day, Mildred Dziwenka Marlene Dziwenka and Daryl Clouston, Shonna , Warren, Rene Richard Sherri-Lee, Nolan, Shayne Marshall

KLYMOCHKO, Alfred December 2, 2007 Treasured are the memories we keep, tucked deep in our heart.

On the day we lost you, 10 years ago our whole world fell apart.

You left us those precious memories, that make us laugh and cry.

The love you placed in our hearts, no amount of money could ever buy. you were someone we could talk to, and on whom we could depend.

You were more than just a brother, You were our best friend.

Deep in our hearts a memory is kept, To love, to cherish, never to forget.

Your loving family

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“For irrigation districts, it simulates water efficiency, crop mix and infrastructure options, and projects crop production under various plausible future conditions. For provincial ministries, Alberta’s Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACS) and other groups a fully realized model would provide detailed, long-term projections of watershed conditions; show possible consequences of water resources management options, and quantify tradeoffs among water uses and their associated policies.”

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Robert VENTRESS is described as a 47-year-old Caucasian male, standing 183 cm (6’0”) in height, weighing 77 kg (169 lbs), with green eyes and brown hair.

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Vegreville Welcomes Pastor Steve Williams Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Maple Street Worship Centre (Vegreville Pentecostal Church) has a new minister, Pastor Steve Williams, who moved from Windsor, N.S. with his wife, Christianne, and their four children at the end of March. Pastor Steve said they have found the people in Vegreville to be extremely friendly and welcoming and their kids love it here!

Pastor Steve said when he was a young lad, he used to stand in front of the mirror with the Bible his mother bought him, pretending to preach to a congregation.

When Steve was 17, he wondered what he was going to do with his life, and as he was looking over the Back Harbour in Lockeport, Nova Scotia, he asked God what He wanted

him to do with his life.

“At 18, I got a job at a lobster plant for four years and later worked at Clearwater Fine Foods for eight. I was married when I was 23, and we settled in Lockeport. Unsatisfied with work at the plant, I decided to look up how I could get a degree in business online, but I also had a ministry in the back of my mind.

I was involved quite a bit in the local church in youth and music ministry. A friend told me, ‘Steve, you should really come to Bible College.’ I told him, it wasn’t for me. I didn’t want anything to do with it because I heard of all the responsibilities that pastors had.

But unable to shake ministry and Bible College off my mind, in December 1999, after talking Maple Street Worship Centre (Vegreville Pentecostal Church) new Minister, Pastor Steve Williams

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welcome - CONTINUED from PAGE 18 with my pastor and wife, I enrolled in the Distance Education program at our college in Peterborough where I completed a three- year undergraduate Diploma,” Pastor Steve said.

“I remember I was studying church history and I was walking across the field from our local Pentecostal church when I had a sense that this is what I am supposed to do!”

“After completing the 10 courses I needed to be a solo pastor, I applied for credentials and was approved. In 2005, the senior pastor from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia called us there, and I served as assistant pastor for a congregation of 250 for about 2 years. We later served in Sussex, New Brunswick for about two and a half years, and at the church at Windsor for eight years. Now I am serving in Vegreville.”

“Some blessings of ministry are that are a variety of people you get to know and yet, they face similar challenges in life. I have had the chance to see life transforma-

tions. I have seen people who were spiritually searching come to a faith in Christ.”

“Sometimes, you don’t get a blessing unless you have a challenge! You’ll never know if God provides unless you have a need. One time we had bills piled up, my wife began praying, and God provided the money we needed to pay the bills! We didn’t earn it! And you’ll never know God can heal unless you are sick!”

“Some challenges of ministry include leading a volunteer-based organization and dealing with conf lict. Also, the ministry is a lifestyle and requires balancing life and work.”

“My vision is for Vegreville Pentecostal Church to be an instrument of God’s Kingdom for the community and to bring the love and hope that Christ has brought us. We want to be a place of hope and healing,” Pastor Steve added.

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Elliot and Dane Agnemark tell Santa their wish list.

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No Tap Bowling Tournament Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Seventy-five bowlers from across Alberta and Saskatchewan tested their bowling skills while they enjoyed great company at the No-Tap Bowling Tournament at Vegreville Bowling Lanes on November 18 and 19.

Bowlers gave their impression of the tournament. Frank Johnston from Fort Saskatchewan said he likes going to the tournaments held in Vegreville because there are very good people in this town. He enjoys being around the other bowlers and he feels the owners of Vegreville Bowling Lanes, Kevin and Corinne do a wonderful job with every event they organize. Frank also enjoys seeing his old friends.

Toby Waterman from Sherwood Park said he has been bowling for over 20 years because the sport suits him and he does quite well with it. “I like to win! I like to come out and get some exercise and see some people I don’t see very often.

I feel the owners, Kevin and Corinne do a great job and it’s so essential to have the bowling alley as a place for youth to go to be active.”

The winners were: Pins Over Average Event for all Bowlers under 200 Average --1st- Darrell Kapler +567, Sherwood Park, 2nd- Bev Morin +518, Rocky Mountain House, 3rd - Judy Fader +516, Vegreville,4th - Freman Johnstone +492, Vegreville.

Scratch for Bowlers 200+ Average: 1st- Len Anseth 2367, Cutknife, Saskatchewan, 2nd - Mike Lacousiere 2363, Edmonton, 3rd - Brandon Cockburn 2250, Edmonton, 4th Mike Lacousiere 2213, Edmonton, Alberta

Right: Toby Waterman concentrates on his bowling shot at the tournament.

Inset: No Tap Bowling Tournament 2-This bowler seems to be putting her energy into making a good shot.

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Eugene Demkiw Scholarships Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Due to typographical error, the winners of the Eugene Demkiw

Scholarship from St. Mary’s School were omitted when we published the original story.

The Trustee for the Eugene Demkiw Scholarship fund, Joe Bilyk distributes money for this scholarship to students in both St. Mary’s High School and Vegreville Composite High School when they graduate. The students have to apply for the Eugene Demkiw Scholarship which awards a total of $2000 to each successful student for a total of $24,000 per year between both schools. Criteria is financial need first, and have a high academic standing of greater than 65% in all grade 12 subjects and is enrolled in post-secondary studies. The scholarships recipients from St. Mary’s School who received a $2000 scholarship were McKinley Makowecki, Destiny Peyton, Kristen Schultz, and Natasha Podoborozny.

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Vegreville Christmas Light-Up and Parade

Top: Santa waves to the children from the Town of Vegreville float.

Inset: Mary and Joseph on a donkey was especially interesting and touching to see.

Left: Children enjoy the parade and Christmas lights

Many of the floats were from businesses in Vegreville.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville has the knack for hosting down-home family celebrations. The Town of Vegreville’s introduction to Christmas floated in with 15 businesses and organizations that had brilliantly decorated floats at Vegreville Christmas Light-Up and Parade on November 24.

Many of the floats had a distinctive rural flavor in them. Especially touching was the appearance of Joseph and Mary leading a donkey.

The parade kicked-off when Mayor Tim MacPhee flicked the switch to turn on TELUS candle while he thanked TELUS for providing this and said he hoped everyone had a Merry Christmas.

The children’s eyes shone as they rushed to get a closer view of Santa Clause when he appeared.

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Some of the floats had a distinctly rural flavor to them.

The TELUS candle is always a feature at light up and can be seen from the highway bypass.

Arthur Beaudette organized the sound system which played cheerful Christmas tunes that kept the spirit of Christmas before and throughout the parade.

The Town of Vegreville (Christmas Light-up and Parade Committee) organized this event where they had many sponsors.

Photos by Dan Beaudette and Rosanne Fortier

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Vegreville Preschool’s three-year-old children perform Christmas songs.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Children are never too young to learn that the gift of giving is the finest present of all. However, Santa needs many helpers to create the miracle of fulfilling these types of wishes for children around the world. Vegreville was Santa’s chosen destination at the Sixth Annual Reindeer Lane Gift Shop at Vegreville Social Centre on November 25.

So many families attended this event that the entrance to the centre barely had standing room.

Children could choose from 1335 gifts (most items were handcrafted by secret elves) for only $2 each. There were gifts available that were suitable for parents, grandparents, and siblings Elves were around to wrap the gifts.

Everyone was treated to free hot chocolate and cookies. Free photos with Santa were available with a donation for Vegreville Food Bank. Children reveal what they wished to receive for Christmas to Santa. Colt Larue said a remote control race car was his first choice and a teddy bear was his second choice. Vitel Clark and Elliot and Dane Agnemark were some of the other youngsters who were excited to see Santa Claus. A bake sale was on site too.

Santa gives a candy cane to Colt Larue. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Darlene Thibault(on vocals) is accompanied by Randy Kereliuk(on guitar) (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville Preschool’s three-year-old children perform Christmas songs.

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Elves wrap-up presents. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Citizens of all ages were treated to music performances by Perogies and Jam and a concert performed by Vegreville Preschool. The entertainment rang-in with delightful seasonal music performances by Randy Kereliuk accompanied by Robert Hughes on drums.

Vegreville Preschool’s three-year-olds were up next where they charmed the audience with their innocence and expressions. The four-year-old preschool’s children went to the stage during other periods and the audience commented that their performances also added rhythmic brightness to the celebration of musical innocence.

Darlene Thibault then sang a nice blend of Christmas songs where she was accompanied by Randy Kereliuk on guitar and Robert Hughes on drums and bells.

Throughout Darlene’s performances, her stage manner demonstrated her love of music. Following this, Debbie Fedoruk Singers performed songs which enveloped a warm glow to the centre.

Darlene and the Werezuk Family were the next performers which were followed

by Barter Family performing some catchy tunes.

Parent Link Centre organized Reindeer Lane in partnership with many community organizations and volunteers. Flaman Rentals sponsored this event.

Vital Clark seems to be delighted to be with Santa.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Vegreville hosts family activities for Christmas Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Family Christmas’ activities and entertainment were the gifts from the Town of Vegreville (Christmas Light-up and Parade Committee) and their community partners after Vegreville Christmas Light-Up at Vegreville Social Centre on November 24.

This event featured free pictures

with Santa, inflatable bouncy castles, hay rides, snacks and hot beverages, cookie decorating fun and more.

Vegreville Youth Ensemble, Vegreville Composite High School Band and St. John’s Lutheran Adult Choir performed a delightful blend of music at different periods.

Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre offered free swimming afterwards.

Top: People get ready to go on a hayride.

Above: Adrianna McKay and Kora Monaghan participate in the cookie decorating.

Right: Kayla Miller, Ari Klammer, Erin Neyrinck and Ainsleigh Christians get together for a photo in festive attire before Santa arrives.

Below: Children enter the bouncy castle while some kids jump into space before they enter.

(Rosanne Fortier/photos)

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