Vegreville News Advertiser - November 30, 2022

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Hosts Volleyball Championship

For the fi rst time in their school’s history, St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Vegreville played host to the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) 1A Boys Provincial Volleyball Championship on Nov. 24, 25, and 26.

� is event kicked in with an Opening Ceremony on Nov. 24. After this, the games got underway with a total of 10 teams competing for the championship title. Later that evening, a banquet was held

at North Pointe Community Church.

Co-Chairs of the Championship were Assistant Principal Darby Murphy and teacher Curtis Paulichuk. �e Head Coach for the St. Mary’s Saints is Chris Manderson and the Assistant Coach is Ty Paulichuk.

Manderson said, “�e team played amazing. We came in as the host so no one really expects you to do anything and we made it to the quarters. �e team was the most mentally tough I’ve seen volleyball Championship - CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

St. Mary’s Saints versus Penguins on Nov. 26.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

November 21

06:00 – Traffic collision reported on Hwy 16 near Mundare where a semi hit the back of a car due to the car suddenly braking. No injuries were reported.

11:00 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 6 tickets being issued including vehicle equipment regulations, cell phone use, failing to stop and others.

14:11 – Report of a generator, a large volume of diesel fuel, a fuel tank and other equipment from a construction site East of Vegreville. Under investigation.

November 22

12:35 – Attempted fraud reported. The complainant received two suspicious cheques in the mail from an individual wanting to buy two grain bins the complainant had for sale online. The cheques had the same name but one address in Calgary and another address from California. The cheques were turned into the RCMP and the client did not fall victim to the scam.

19:41 – Members located and individual they were looking for due to a breach of curfew. The male in his 40’s from Vegreville was arrested and then released with additional paperwork for court.

November 23

06:35 – Report of a stolen truck from a rural location between Vegreville and Mundare. A blue 2005 Ford SRW was taken overnight. Under investigation.

15:30 – While on patrol on Hwy 16 near RR150, members noted a vehicle with expired plates. A traffic stop was conducted. During the investigation, it was learned that the driver, a 50-year-old male from Edmonton had outstanding warrants. He was arrested and brought back to the detachment to address the warrants. The vehicle was towed.

16:14 – Report of a vehicle being keyed while the owner was parked at a residence visiting. Witnesses stated they saw an individual who, when described to police, matched someone known to RCMP. Under investigation.

November 24

13:40 – Report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the Warwick hall. Members attended and located two vehicles which they determined to be stolen. The vehicles were occupied by three people. As a result, arrests we made. One 22-year-old female from Cold Lake, a 30-year-old male from Bonnyville and a 29-year-old

male from Cold Lake were arrested on multiple charges in addition to breaking numerous conditions. The subjects were brought back for a hearing with the Justice of the Peace and later released.

23:26 - Members responded to a call of suspicious vehicles in the Warwick area. After locating the vehicles, they learned that the occupants were two youth who had met and were socializing.

trucks, and personal vehicles to ensure the safety of drivers and assisted where necessary with traffic control.

During the week there were 87 calls for service made in total including: 5 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 5 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing check, 2 relationship violence, 14 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 13 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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

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

November 25

15:30 – Call received to report that the caller, (a youth) had someone “show them the middle finger” while they were walking.

November 26

08:49 – Report of attempted blackmail where the complainant stated that they had sent private pictures to someone online they had never met. This person is not attempting to get money from the complainant with threats of sending or posting these photos. Members provided educational resources and forwarded the file to the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre.

20:42 – Traffic enforcement in Vegreville resulting in tickets for speeding, driving dangerously and vehicle equipment violations.

November 27

09:22 – Report of a break and enter to a residential garage in Mundare. The door was forced open but it is believed that the would-be thieves were scared away, possibly by a motion light. Nothing was reported stolen.

09:25 – Report of a vehicle that was entered overnight in Mundare. It was noted that the door was unlocked and some change was taken from the vehicle. Under investigation.

09:37 – 15:17 - Seven calls to report vehicles in the ditch, mostly on Hwy 16. Members attended calls involving semi-

RCMP files from November 21 - 27

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Let Me Count the Ways

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

Let me count the ways. Estimates of $12.3 billion are being pegged for Alberta’s budget surplus as oil revenue rolls in. It’s been a long time since Alberta has been this flush with cash. Some people along with their prognostications are already anticipating that, old habits die hard and we will see a spending spree, but the official line says different.

Last week Finance Minister Travis Toews stated at a news conference, “Our principled approach to paying down the provincial debt and building our savings increases fiscal capacity and positions our province to better weather a potential future global recession.” At face value, this sounds great and something the average Albertan likely has been hoping for.

Along with the surplus come continued efforts by the government to make the impact of our current global financial situation a little easier to deal with. There is the continued suspension of the 13 cents per litre provincial gas tax now extending it another six months.

Additionally, there are new commitments to seniors, AISH recipients, PDD recipients and families with children. This is planned to be $100 for six months. The total inflation aid package is estimated at $2.4 billion.

Critics have pointed out that based on the rules outlined in the plan, a family with kids and an annual household income of $175,000 (less than the $180,000 threshold) will receive money where a single person making $30,000 will not get any help. Like any effort on a grand scale, there are bound to be gaps.

Other items on the list include a large debt repayment and a potential investment in the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. The latter, however, was not mentioned in recent press conferences.

Of course, with an election planned for May 29, 2023, everyone is already in election mode. The government, the opposition and the media are all doing their part.

Alberta NDP finance critic, Shannon Phillips was so bold as to say, “My friends, this is how you piss away a boom.” She rightly stated that this surplus had nothing to do with the UCP government and their management of the province, but rather with global markets. A neutral party would also point out that this is no different than any government collecting oil related revenue. She also stated that the province was not providing enough money to health care.

However, like most parties in opposition, there was a key component missing from the criticism. An alternate, viable plan.

With the election only 6 months away, some will accuse the government of attempting to “buy votes” with these various aid programs. Some may be right. On the other hand, the NDP has been vocal for months about how the UCP was not doing enough for seniors and those on assistance programs who were hit the hardest by inflation. Now that something is being done, they are pounding the desk criticizing how they are fixing the problems they created. Don’t forget to get your news from more than one source if you want the whole story.

Unrelated to the surplus are the other items on the Finance Minister’s list including replacing CPP and a new Alberta revenue agency. Needless to say, the provincial finance minister’s office will be busy with more than just piles of extra cash.

What to do with an extra $12.8 billion. Let me count the ways. Let’s hope prudent planning and not politics drives decisions this time.

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

Connectivity is critical in this day and age. Enhancing broadband has been on the radar of various levels of government and private industry for a number of years and now the County of Minburn is taking an important step to enable future growth and development in that area.

Davin Gegolick, Director of Planning and Development for the County of Minburn, said, “The Universal Broadband Fund is a $2.75 billion program that provides funding to a range of high-speed internet projects across Canada with a focus on rural and remote communities.

In addition to that federal funding, $36 million has been allocated to the Alberta Broadband Fund which will begin accepting applications from communities and service providers this fall.

“The intent of the contribution agreement is to determine costing for funding an extension of fiber from MCSnet’s backbone to the residential and industrial areas throughout the County while being prepared to potentially submit an application for the grant funding opportunities which are planned to open later this year.”

The County of Minburn has never had a policy to provide internet service or provided the service. Instead, “the County has relied on private industry to provide internet service.”

Gegolick pointed out that the County’s Rural Broadband Policy, that was approved this year by council, now provides the framework for the “continued support of a sustainable broad-

band industry” throughout the County. It now enables partnerships with private sector and the municipality to support broadband development.

Recently, county council agreed to enter into negotiations for a contribution agreement with MCSnet. Gegolick said, “MCSnet plans to connect their existing infrastructure, (towers) via fiber backbone. By working with MCSnet through a negotiated agreement, there is opportunity for the municipality to have a say on connecting additional strategic locations throughout the County.”

Gegolick added that the County’s Rural Broadband Policy and Strategy prioritizes grant funding and partnership opportunities while supporting Open Access Networks.

MCSnet Communications Manager Rhonda Lafrance confirmed the company is “in negotiations with the County of Minburn to enhance broadband within the municipality and we are building transit fiber between our towers to improve broadband throughout our service area.”

Last summer, the company constructed 58 kilometres of transit fiber to various locations in the County of Barrhead. According to MCSnet’s October municipal newsletter, businesses and residents along the route also had the opportunity to tie into the fiber optic network.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

MCSnet installing transit fiber this past summer. (MCSnet/Submitted Photo)

90 Years Ago – November 30, 1932

Mild weather for the past week has brought about the unusual condition of a regular spring break-up of the rivers in the north. Ice was reported running in the Smoky and Peace River on Monday.

With everything all set to go, the curlers find themselves out on a limb due to continued mild weather. No one wants to start the season with hard labor by tossing rocks up soft ice, so the opening games will likely be delayed until December 5th.

Over 75,000 children received gifts last year who otherwise would have lost their faith in Santa Claus due to the activities of some 134 Scout Toy Shops scattered all over Canada. Local Scouts this year, as well as last, are looking after this work for the Vegreville district and they request your aid and support by the donation of any broken or worn-out toys which you may have or toys for which you have no further use.

Mr. Goodwin of Ryley wished to inform the public, his friends and customers that he was very sorry to be absent from his office all last week, but that he will wait on them two at a time this week.

75 Years Ago – December 3, 1947

Boris Fodchuk, a student from Kolomea School, Royal Park, it the happy recipient of the Governor General’s Medal awarded to him for obtaining the highest grading and standing in the Grade Nine Departmental Examinations. In the Vegreville School Division Boris received an Honors grading in every subject. Today he is attending Vegreville High School. Mr. M. Tomyn, principal of Kolomea School, was Boris’ teacher for the past six years.

A big game hunting party consisting of Loyal Tillapaugh, Steve Severyn, Charlie Ahlstrom and Andy Wasyleski returned last week after a four-day shoot in the Hinton area which netted them one moose and one deer. Charlie Ahlstrom was the sharp-shooter in both instances, bringing down each animal with one shot.

The total number of Second World War casualties exceeded 15,000,000 for all combatants. State Secretary Marshall, former United States Army Chief of Staff, said in an article he contributed to “Ten Eventful Years”, published by the Encyclopedia Britannica. Allied military personnel dead totaled 10,650,000 and the axis powers’ losses totaled 4,650,000 Marshall wrote.

50 Years Ago – November 30, 1972

The Christmas Bureau is again appealing for funds, volunteers, and names of families who could be helped by the Bureau. Last year, $1,000 was donated and this was used to purchase 30 food hampers, 125 children’s gifts and to pay for a Christmas Party for 150 people.

“A club, unlike people, has the ability to stay young and continually renew itself to maintain vigor and timely service to mankind.” This was a thought expressed by Past International Director Gordon Wright of Saskatoon to the member of the Vegreville Lions Club and their guests on the occasion of the Silver Anniversary of Lionism in Vegreville.

At a recent meeting of the Recreation Board Mr. Dupuis reported on the operations and activities at the Recreation Centre. The board then recommended that the town council authorize, as a priority, renovations to the “Cow Palace”. The board expressed their appreciation to Messer. Kereliuk and McKinnon for assisting them via special sub-committee in obtaining estimates on renovations to the “Cow Palace.”

Retiring teachers this year in the County of Minburn are: Mr. G. Jaskow, Vegreville; Mrs. H. Stewart, now of Edmonton; Mrs. H. Drury, Minburn and Mr. Steve Uniat of Vegreville.

25 Years Ago – December 1, 1997

Debbie Sangster won a bicycle safety kit and Cheryl Clark won the Little Tykes Toy during the grand opening of Medi-Plus Combo Drug Mart.

With the help of the local Lions Club, Vegreville Family and Community Support Services has successfully run the Meals on Wheels program for the past 19 years. Last year, the Lions provided $1,200 for the containers and the annual amount varies from $300 to $1,200 depending on how many clients are served, said Lions member Tony Jasinski.

Vegreville FCSS once again is sponsoring the annual Christmas Light Tour for seniors and shut-ins. In conjunction with the tour will be an outdoor Christmas display contest with the categories being best religious display, best Santa display and best overall Christmas display.

A event winner of the Willingdon Floor Curling Bonspiel were: Helen Holinski, Nancy Kozak, Marie Kachuk and Eva Fedorak. B event winners were: John Gerred, John Homeniuk, Marg Tuck and Mary Homeniuk. C event winners were: Emil Gulayets, Justine Turk, Marcel Ricoine and Sunny Gulayets.

Country Service will be operating out of its new home on Birch Avenue. Country Service was formerly on the old Nova site and is now in the former T & D Towing Building.

Letters Welcomed

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The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. A maximum of 150 words is preferred. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

CBC is a Government Monster Gobbling Up Tax Dollars

all-you-can-eat buffet.

It’s time to defund the CBC.

While many Canadians suffered from lockdowns, job losses and pay cuts, the CBC was handing out pay raises and bonuses.

Documents obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation show the CBC spent more than $51 million in bonuses and pay raises during the years 2020 and 2021.

In unrelated news, CBC went cap in hand to the government and came back with a 10-gallon hat full of cash.

The federal fiscal update delivered another “$42 million to help CBC recover from the pandemic,” according to the National Post.

In Budget 2021, the Trudeau government gave the CBC an extra $21 million to “ensure its stability during the pandemic.”

This extra money is on top of the annual funding the corporation already gets from the government.

Taxpayers pay about $1.2 billion per year for the CBC, an amount that could instead pay the salaries of more than 13,000 nurses or cover the grocery bills for 100,000 families. What we pay for the CBC equals the annual income taxes for the population of Nanaimo.

The CBC’s original mandate in the 1930s was to air Canadian news and entertainment over the radio waves. Comedy and drama shows were broadcast to compete with the popular programming from powerhouses such as CBS Radio in New York.

It also told farmers the weather and aired Hockey Night in Canada.

Times have changed.

Farmers check the satellite images of stormfronts on apps like World Weather Inc. Parents put their kids in snow pants based on what their smartphone recommends. We watch our shows on commercial TV, YouTube and Netflix.

Hockey? That stuff’s like coffee; you can get it anywhere nowadays.

But today, the CBC is a big government monster that’s gobbling up tax dollars like it’s at an

The corporation has about 7,500 employees, deals with 11 different labour unions, and lists more than 600 personalities on its website. It has a 12-person board of directors and eight people sitting on its senior executive team.

Catherine Tait is the president and CEO of the CBC. She is paid between $422,600 and $497,100 per year and is entitled to a performance bonus of up to 28 per cent.

The scuttlebutt in Canada’s newsrooms has long been that for every one journalist working in a regular news outlet, the CBC had about four managers. That reputation was made real when the CBC replaced Peter Mansbridge with four different anchors to desk the National.

How much does that cost? We aren’t allowed to know even though we pay the bills.

The independent news site, CANADALAND, dug up documents it says show Mansbridge was paid more than $800,000 per year.

Meanwhile, Canadians are tuning out of the CBC.

According to the journalism website Blacklocks Reporter, which is not funded by the government, the total audience for the CBC’s 6 p.m. local TV newscasts at 27 stations was 319,000 people. That means less than one per cent of Canadians watch the supper hour newscast.

When the CBC says it is essential because it provides Indigenous languages services, it’s worth double-checking the facts.

The CBC spent $18.3 million on its Indigenous language television, radio and online services from April 1, 2018, to March 31, 2021. Over that same period, it spent more than $21 million on the salaries and benefits for its eight senior executives.

The CBC has 143 directors. Each of these directors receives an average salary of $130,906, costing the taxpayer $18.7 million per year.

This is not normal.

Private media companies don’t have 143 directors pulling in salaries north of $130,000.

The CBC has outgrown its taxpayer-funded mandate, and Canadians can’t afford it.

Kris Sims is the Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and a former member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

Kris Sims Canadian Taxpayers Federation

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The Town of Lamont was bustling with activity during the Lamont Christmas Light Up on Nov. 26.

Hundreds of people could be seen going from one venue to the next to enjoy a variety of activities thanks to the Lamont Light Up Committee and its participating organizations. Pictures with Santa, Perogy Lunch, Cake Decorating, Bake Sale, Christmas Card Crafts, Dog Biscuit Decorating and Cat Toy Workshop, Afternoon of Music, Wagon Rides, Fire Truck Rides, Holiday Market, Kids Winter Carnival, Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate, Stuff-A-Bus, visit to the Lamont Curling Club, Praise Service at the Lamont Alliance Church, Winter Wonder Lights and Fireworks rounded out a full day of activities.

Lamont Light Up Committee Chair Dorothee Saleski expressed her gratitude to the many volunteers and sponsors of the activities.

There was a great line up of performers at the afternoon of music at the Festival of Trees. There were 30 plus vendors at the

Holiday Market. Over 200 cookies were decorated at the fire hall and 180 kids visited Santa. Within an hour the Ladies Auxiliary had sold out of baking and over at the Lions Den the Lamont Fish and Game Association gave out more than 26 dozen hot dogs and 95 percent of the baking was sold out with all those proceeds going towards the Youth Group.

Tracy Childs, owner of Imagination Engraving, had an excellent response with dog biscuit decorating and cat toy workshop. Over 400 kubie burgers were served up before Santa came to officially flip the switch to turn on Winter Wonderlights.

“A lot of fun was had by all,” added Saleski, who was happy with the amount of support by the community that makes this event so successful.

Mayor Kirk Perrin said, “This year’s light up was a truly special event. Santa’s light up at the town office was attended by approximately 250 people with free kubie burgers and fireworks display. Hats off to the event’s organizers on another successful year. They really pull out all the stops for this great return to in-person light up.”

ELECT Jeannette Andrashewski

I am Jeannette Andrashewski and I am a canola farmer from Two Hills. I am excited to be running for the Alberta Canola director position for Region 4.

A bit about me:

- Farm with my husband Dwayne and son Brent

- Preschool teacher for 22 years

- Canola see rep with Dwayne - Involved on many local boards: PRISM development committee, Viking/Beaver FCSS, Viking School Council, Viking Carena Fundraising committee, Holy Heart of Mary Finance Committee just to name a few - I am a Canola Eat Well Ambassador where I shared our farming story with urban community in Toronto.

- Recipient of the CropLife Female #FoodHero Award. Given to women that have strived to make positive impacts in agriculture.

I kindly ask for your vote so that I may be of service to the canola farmers of Region 4 through engagement and collaborative efforts. Thank you.

Michelle

Main Photo: Wagon Rides downtown Lamont. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Left: Creative photographic team with Santa. (As Scene Photography/Submitted Photo)

Santa Claus, The Grinch and their helpers made a stop at the Vegreville and District Co-op parking lot on Nov. 19 on their Iconic Seasonal Coca-Cola Holiday Truck Tour in Canada.

Around 200 people took in the special event with the Co-op donating hot chocolate and candy canes for the special occasion.

Vegreville and District Co-op’s Management brought the people involved with this project to have the iconic truck at their store in conjunction with Vegreville Holiday Light-Up Parade. Management indicated the event was a success as there were lots of happy kids who attended.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People of all ages visiting Santa Claus. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

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Advantage of Buying Local for the Holidays

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you visit the shops, restaurants, concert halls and museums that are close to home rather than heading out of town, you can save time in your busy schedule. With the extra minutes or hours you gain, you may be able to fit in another activity or simply find more time to relax and unwind.

Christmas Cookie Walk

St. John’s Lutheran Church offered a Christmas Cookie Walk on November 27.

Becky Yurko who is a member of the Ladies Lutheran Women’s Mission League (LLWML) Committee said this church has been hosting this Cookie Walk every year for the last couple of years.

Part-time

“Anyone who bakes donates cookies by however amount by a dozen they choose. Then at the beginning of the line everyone who wants to buy cookies gets a container or two according to however amount of containers they would like to have. Then at the end, they have to pay by so many dollars per dozen and all that money is going to go to Vegreville Food Bank.”

A total of $424 was raised for the Vegreville Food Bank, added Yurko.

Bookkeeping experience an asset. Must have good people skills, spelling and attention to detail. Must be well organized and able to meet deadline.

Experience with Excel spreadsheets and Sage accounting an asset.

D D u t i e s i n c l u d e but not limited to serving customers, answering phones, typing, assisting with circulation audits, ling and month end.

Although this is currently a part-time opportunity this position may develop into a full-time position with the successful candidate.

If you are the person we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward your resume with references to: Box 810, 5110 - 50 St., Vegreville, AB T9C 1R9 or email: hr@newsadvertiser.com

We appreciate everyone s time but only applicants required for an interview will be contacted

Posting Date: November 23, 2022 Closing Date: 4 PM December 9th, 2022.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

L-R: Emily and Madyson Ziprick with their favourite cookies. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Myrnam School

discovered a new agricultural opportunity through an innovative conference that was recently held in Olds.

Cultiv8, a youth agriculture leadership summit, was hosted by Inside Education. Four horticulture students and two teachers from the school attended the event.

Student Hannah Saruk said, “Our horticulture class focuses on a sustainable way of producing products, which in our case is hydroponically grown lettuce. At the conference we learned about sustainable farming practices, which led us to our decision to pursue an aquaponic farming system.”

They spoke with other delegates at the conference who have all had success with berry farming yearround through aquaponics and decided it would be an exciting challenge to take on. “We would like to get our berry farming operation running efficiently and producing high quality products by the end of

Carbon Tax Set to Triple in 2023

Shannon Stubbs, MP for Lakeland, and Shadow Minster for Natural Resources, fought for struggling Canadians, and challenged the Liberals to cancel their failed carbon tax:

“Half of Canadians are already $200 away from going bankrupt each month. They now have to pay more in taxes than they can afford for food, clothing, and shelter combined! What’s worse is that prices for gas, groceries, and home heating are at record highs – so a record number of students, seniors, families, and working Canadians have to go to food banks!

She added that the Liberals’ claims about their rebates are misleading Canadians because they’re only talking about the carbon tax line item on bills.

Stubbs pointed out that even their own Parliamentary Budget Officer

confirmed on March 24, 2022, in his report analyzing the impact of the federal carbon tax scheme, that the carbon tax drives up the cost of everything, so the majority of Canadians are paying more than they get back, resulting in a net loss for most households.

Stubbs said: “So, the tax is up, emissions are up, prices are up, and the Liberals plan to make it three times worse when they triple the carbon tax next year. Why won’t they axe their failed carbon tax?”

the school year.”

The conference was hosted by Inside Education, and saw nearly 110 students and teachers from across Alberta take part in the event which included seminars, trade fair and tours of nearby farms.

Next year’s conference will be held in Canmore and focus on energy and climate change.

Inside Education is funded by the federal and provincial governments as well as various corporations and foundations. The organization has a team of educators that work directly with teachers and students every day to create first-hand experiences and hands-on learning opportunities.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Conference attendees from L-R: RaeBecca Pushulka, Hannah Saruk, Ava Machney, Amy Okeymow, Moriah Ostropolski and Kaitlyn Ladret. (New Myrnam School/Submitted Photo)

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs

Submitted

Raises $20,000 for STARS

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

SE1/4-30-52-13-W4 . Containing 160 acres more or less.

Tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked Farmland Tender to Judy Gara, 5617 48A Street Vegreville, AB T9C 1G7 on or before 12 noon Thursday, December 15, 2022. The tender shall be accompanied by a GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Judy Gara for 5% of the tender price.

No “conditional tenders” will be accepted and the highest or any tender, will not necessarily be accepted.

Tenders will be opened at the office of Vegreville Accounting Services on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Tenderers welcome to attend. The deposits of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before January 15, 2023. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Failure to complete the transaction by the closing date will result in a forfeiture of the deposit.

Members of Derwent Fire Department presented a $20,000 cheque to STARS representatives on Nov. 23. The funds were proceeds from its 2022 Growing for STARS fundraising project.

STARS Community Engagement Officer Shannon Paquette and STARS Outreach Education Lead Michael Christian were on hand for the presentation and thanked members for their support.

“Your ongoing support is so important. We fly 50,000 missions a year, so we see the impact it has on people’s lives and it’s amazing,” said Paquette.

Fire Chief Matt Jaremco said Growing for STARS has been a

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great experience for the department. “We are very grateful for the support from local businesses that have supplied crop inputs, machinery, monetary donations and everyone’s time and energy to make this a success for the second year.”

Jaremco said department members saw an ad on Twitter stating that STARS had an opportunity to support them through a program called Growing for STARS. “As a department that is strongly based in the agriculture industry, we had directly worked with STARS and had family transported by STARS and wanted to give back.”

Jaremco said plans are underway for the 2023 year and are hoping for the continued support from donors for another successful year.

Growing for STARS was inspired by the generosity of a family who planted 40 acres of soybeans and donated the proceeds to STARS. From there, more farmers and ranchers asked how they could lend a hand.

Since that time grain and cattle producers have joined the Growing for STARS. Paquette said each mission costs $5,400 and they average eight missions per day.

“All donations go to operations,” noted Paquette. Currently, there are nine organizations in Alberta participating in Growing for STARS.

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Judy Gara hereby offers the following parcel of land in Minburn County for sale by tender, subject to all existing reservations and exceptions stated on the Certificate of Title.

The parcel is part of the estate of Lawrence Gara & Judy Gara.

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Making Life more Affordable for Albertans

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Inflation is eating away at Albertans’ affordability, which is why Premier Smith has announced that the Alberta Government will be providing seniors and families with dependent children under 18 with $100 installments for six months for each child and senior. Only families with annual incomes below $180,000 are eligible. PDD, AISH, and income support recipients will also get the cash instalments. Additionally, the Government will suspend the entire provincial fuel tax for at least the next six months.

The Government will also re-index provincial tax brackets to inflation. Furthermore, the Government will re-index for inflation AISH, PDD, income support, the seniors benefit, and the Alberta Child and Family benefit starting in January 2023.

Premier Smith also announced that the Government of Alberta will be providing an increased rebate on electricity bills for consumers that totals $200 per household. The government will also provide food banks with $20 million dollars over the next two years, to help them meet increasing demand.

This past June, Alberta’s government invested $15 million to create a new low-income student bursary, the New Beginnings Bursary. This week’s invest-

Glenda Farnden made a presentation to the County of Two Hills on earlier in the day. She stated that, “Residents, no matter where they travel have access to STARS at no charge because we are a charitable entity.”

For example, 57 residents from the County of Two Hills have been flown by STARS since 2010. She noted that number does not capture every mission

ment of an additional $3.5 million for the New Beginnings Bursary will support 700 more lowincome learners.

The Alberta Government also announced this week that it has partnered with the federal government to provide $2.5 million to Agriculture for Life to help companies recruit, hire, and retain workers in the agriculture and agri-food industry.

Alberta’s government is expanding the scope of 211 Alberta, a provincial health system navigation and crisis support line for those seeking mental health and addiction recovery support. Funding for 211 Alberta is being doubled from $7.5 million to $15 million over three years. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text, and chat. The service is free, confidential, and available in over 170 languages over the phone.

Finally, this week, I had the privilege of being in Toronto to take part and represent Alberta as the Parliamentary Secretary of Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement at the Rebuild Ukraine 2022 Conference. I met with many policymakers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders from across the country and around the world, highlighted the economic opportunities in our own constituency, particularly focusing on hydrogen, agriculture, and carbon capture, and shared my thoughts on how our

because they didn’t have the postal code for every patient. So far this year, eight missions have been flown, seven have been critical inter-facility transfers from the Two Hills Hospital and one scene call near Two Hills.

Following Farnden’s presentation council voted to donate $500 to STARS.

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER IN: COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

accepted. • Surface rights will not be adjusted, but all surface payments after the closing date will be assigned to the purchaser. • Bids are to be accompanied by a deposit for 10% payable to: PETER VAN WINSSEN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, BARRISTER & SOLICITOR and shall be hand delivered to 1013-5 Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta T9W 1L6, and shall close 12:00 noon on January 13, 2023.

For more information or to view the property please call Roman @ 416-200-3775

The parcels will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

This land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis and the County of Minburn No. 27 makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence, or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser.

No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms or conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the County of Minburn No. 27.

Terms: The purchase price is payable by 10% deposit and balance payable within 30 days of the date of the Public Auction. GST may apply to all applicable lands sold at the Public Auction.

Payment Options: E-Transfer, Option Pay, Certified Cheque or Bank Draft

The County of Minburn No. 27 may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.

Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the County of Minburn No. 27 will offer for sale, by public auction, in the office of the County of Minburn No. 27, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. the following lands:

industries are well-positioned to help rebuild Ukraine by exporting our technology and fuel.

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them all year. �ey really learned how to trust each other and how to believe in each other and believe in themselves. We had physical skills all year but mentally we just couldn’t get over that hump of handling the pressure and be able to play

in that big game, and they did that this weekend. �ey peaked at the right time. �ey played their hearts out and with everything that they had.

It was an amazing tournament and there was an unbelievable packed crowd for every game. I can’t believe how much support we had from the town and the sponsors.”

Team Captain Jeff Soliven said it was really thrilling for himself to be in this championship. “It was exciting to be there. It was a nice rush because we were there with the top teams from the province.

�e good points were seeing everyone come together and stepping up to their roles. It was like we were fighting for each other and not by ourselves.

�e skills I gained were being able to stay up when things were down by being positive and not being too hard on myself.

Overall, I am proud of the guys and the team. We tried our best.”

Teammate Nolan Dixson said the good points were his swinging. “I plan to use the skills I gained going forward because volleyball is all about team work. If I can work with everyone, I can get through anything in life. In the future, I might try out for the university team in volleyball. I was happy to place fifth in the end as it was higher than I thought we would win.”

10-2 lead but the Royals stormed back and won a nail biter 25-23. �e third set had the entire gym on pins and needles as it went back and forth, but the Saints eventually were defeated 15-12 and their season was over. �ey placed 5th out of 10 provincial teams.

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Murphy stated that, “�e Saints fi nished with two wins and two losses placing third in Pool B after the Round Robin Play. � is record sent them to the Quarterfi nals where they faced off against the Olds Koinonia Royals. � is was a thrilling game with the Saints jumping out on top winning the fi rst Set 25-19. �e second set the Saints took a commanding

� e camaraderie shown between the athletes and coaches was phenomenal. � e level of play was so competitive that not only was there a 3-way tie in one of the Pools but almost every playoff game went to three sets and was decided by fewer than three points. It was an incredible weekend that united our community and highlighted St. Mary’s and Vegreville in a positive light that will resonate for years to come amongst the 1A Volleyball circle.”

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St. Mary’s Saints play against the Bawlf Wildcats. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Svitlo Ukrainian Dancers perform for the opening ceremonies. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Shell Hosts Open Houses for Proposed Carbon Capture Storage Project

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Vegreville, Mundare and area residents had the opportunity to hear first-hand about plans for a proposed carbon capture storage hub on Nov. 21 and 22.

Conal MacMillan, Senior Advisor, Chemical and Products for Shell Canada, said, “We are quite encouraged by the number of people who attended our first open houses for this phase of our proposed Atlas Carbon Storage Hub. They brought many great and incredibly valid questions for our experts.

We appreciated the questions and the diverse opinions that were shared with us. We’ve since taken the feedback and discussed as a team how best to incorporate it into the project going forward. We will share further updates at our next open houses.”

MacMillan added, “Feedback, such as testing water wells before planned activity, will be included as we continue to develop the project. Particularly, we will be completing subsurface mapping, also known as seismic testing, to better understand the geology in the region between Mundare and Vegreville before we make any decisions on the location of pipeline or the two injection wells.

The Atlas Carbon Storage Hub, proposed by Shell, Suncor, and ATCO, was granted an evaluation permit this year by the Government of Alberta. This allows the project to evaluate the geological formation within an allocated area to ensure it’s suitable for carbon storage. A monitoring, measurement, and verification plan is being developed and consultation with land owners, municipalities and other stakeholders is starting as we look to incorporate feedback into our plans.”

Tim Wiwchar, Business Opportunity Manager for the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub, offered further information and insights on the proposed project. As to whether the project ties into targets that have been identified provincially and federally, Wiwchar replied, yes.

“Provincially there’s been a limit set on how much oil sands CO2 and federally they’re looking at that too. As well as mandates, so in order for us to operate as well, in the long-term we want to make sure we are within those limits.”

One recent example of this is the Quest Carbon Capture and Storage which is a joint venture partnership between CNRL,

Chevron, and Shell Canada. “It was constructed and has been safely operated by Shell since starting up in 2015. It is located in Thorhild County and has three wells connected via a pipeline from Scotford. The project has safely captured, transported by pipeline, and stored underground over 7 million tonnes of CO2 to date,” noted MacMillan.

As to how dangerous it is to store CO2 underground? Wiwchar responded by saying, “So, people ask that, but globally, even in Alberta, there are naturally occurring CO2 domes. In Colorado there’s a very large CO2 dome that’s has some companies are using for enhanced oil recovery. But the way we look at it specifically for CCS is that the earth has a lot of natural trapping layers that are impermeable, so we go below that into the sealing aquifer. Go back a million years there was a prehistoric ocean, so saltwater and rocks, and we put the CO2 into that store, so it gets trapped mechanically in those rocks and wrapped in the brine solution, and actually the pressure over time the CO2 actually becomes solid. So, the more the CO2 stays underground, the more likely it’s going to stay underground.”

We do monitoring before we inject, during the injection and after the injection. We do subsurface monitoring to make sure we are not damaging the rock. We actually do that with the Alberta Energy Regulator to make sure that we operate within their pressure limits and temperature limits that they set for us.

We also manage and monitor the ground water. So, a lot of the ground water wells we know that’s the livelihood for the farmers in the region so we’ll take samples of the ground water before we start injecting, during, just to make sure we are not having an impact, and we’ll test the soil and the air in and around the wells.”

If everything looks good from the evaluation, Wiwchar said, “This time next year we will look into drilling an appraisal well. And if that looks good, then we start to confirm where we will have our wells and work with the landowners around the location, both of pipeline and wells.”

He noted that, “We design for 25 or 30 year lifetime and then once we turn off the tap to the well we will continue monitoring for 10 years, and then once we’ve proven that the CO2 stays down there we will actually remove the wells, the fence around the wells and then actually reclaim

that land back to farmland. After that point in time the government will take ownership of that space.”

Vegreville resident Don Harfield attended the Mundare Open House and shared a few of his thoughts. With an extensive background in the oil and gas industry, the geology of formations and drilling completion, he said he is “very comfortable

with carbon capture storage and what’s being proposed.”

He added that Shell has a “very good track record of safety and the environment.” He was also impressed that Shell will be holding future community consultations with the next installment expected in six months’ time.

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Tributes

December 12, 2021

A limb has fallen from the family tree.

We keep hearing voices that say “Grieve not for us.”

Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.

The good life we lived while we were strong.

Continue our heritage, We’re counting on you.

Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through Our minds are at ease, our souls at rest.

Remembering all, how we were truly blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.

Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

We miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again. Dearly missed but never forgotten, The Laschowski family.

Who

away 10 years ago, on December 1, 2012

If only I had five minutes

The day you passed away, I would have had time to tell you, How much you meant to me, Or that you were the best, That anyone could be.

The last time I talked to you I wish I would have known, I would have said I love you, And never left you alone.

If only I had five minutes

The day you passed away I would tell you that I’ll miss you More than you’ll ever know.

But God had called upon you, It was time to get your wings, To leave this life behind you To enjoy Heaven’s beautiful things. So wait for me in Heaven, Don’t let me come alone, The day the angels come for me, Please be there to bring me home.

Remembered With Love, Betty

It’s hard to believe that 3 years have passed since the day you left us.

The final days were heart breaking watching you slowly slip away.

We didn’t want to say goodbye!

You were a strong, loving, beautiful woman that always told the truth, even if it wasn’t what we wanted to hear, you said it made us stronger. You never judged us, you loved us unconditionally. Your smile lit up the room whenever family and friends would visit.

When things were bad you always said, “Live each day like it’s your last!”

By the twinkle in your eyes, the smile on your face we knew you loved us.

You were one of a kind with a heart of gold! You have left a void in our hearts which will never be filled!

You will never be forgotten Baba! Love you more!

BILYK, Emily

Anne

It is with deep sorrow and sadness our family announces the passing of our devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Emily Anne Bilyk, on November 25, 2022, at the age of 98 years.

She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her children; David (Valentyna) Bilyk and Ernie (Connie) Bilyk, her grandchildren; Mark (Tammie) Bilyk, Kari (Geoff de Bruijn) Bilyk, Krista (Bodie) Kay and Paul Bilyk, and her great-grandchild Emilie de Bruijn.

Emily is also survived by her sisters Amelia Hall and Eileen (Walter) Komarnisky.

She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd; her parents Anthony and Josie Mielimaka; her sisters; Mary (John) Bilyk, Kay (Walter) Slemko, Helen (Bill) Stecyk, Frances (Peter) Komarnisky and brother Joe (Jean) Mielimaka.

Mom will be remembered for her love for her children and grandchildren, her love of travel, gardening and people. She always had time to talk and to listen to everyone she met.

A Divine Liturgy will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10 :00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 5705 - 51 St., Vegreville AB with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “University Hospital Foundation c/o Mazankowski Heart Institute or by following this link- https://givetouhf. ca/mazankowski-alberta-heart-institute/” or a charity of your choosing.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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Carl

December 2, 2010

Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, With tears in our eyes & hurt in our hearts, We watched you slowly fade. As much as it pained us to let you go, We knew you couldn’t stay.

The beauty of a memory, Is that it’s always there, Like a dime in your pocket, you can take it anywhere. You’ve earned your place in Heaven, After all that you’ve been through, we wish we could have helped you , But there was nothing we could do.

Lovingly Remembered & Deeply missed, Gordon, Marilyn, Brett & Tamara

Three years have passed since that sad day, when you were called away.

Weeks – Months and the Years go by, yet the loneliness doesn’t disappear.

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

We have to hide our heartache, when someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that loved you, silent are the tears that fall, living without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us, like after school when we got off the bus there was always a smile and fresh baking.

Your heart was so kind and true, when we needed someone, we could always count on you. You taught us how to love unconditionally and that it is always better to give then receive. You will forever be in our hearts, our memories and we will always miss you. Love you more, from all your Children.

OLINECK, Mafty – July 2, 2003

OLINECK, Vera – November 29, 2016

Through tears, we saw you fading And we watched you pass away. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone For part of us went with you, On the day God called you home. 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 We never will forget.

Forever in our hearts and deeply missed by your Loving children Orest (Catherine) Olineck, Sylvia (George) Kupka, Patricia (Allan) Gee, Martha (Tom) Evans, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SHIMKO, Eugenia Geraldine April 6, 1936 – November 23, 2022

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Eugenia Shimko of Holden, Alberta passed away at the age of 86 years. Eugenia is survived by her loving family, children Gerald (Janie), Gregory (Karen) and Sharon (Neil) Shihinski; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Noelle (Blair) Metrunec along with their family Madison, Emerson and Brenley Metrunec: Sheri (Del) August, Krista Shimko (Chris Manning) along with their family Harlow and Merrick Manning: Danielle (Daniel) O’Neill and their family Nora and Easton O’Neill: McKenzie Shimko, Jared Shihinski and Megan Shihinski; siblings MaryAnn Fedechko, Bob (Connie) Kokotyn and Sylvia Kozack (Al Hansen); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Shimko; her parents Isadore and Nancy Kokotyn.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John

The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church – Borschiw with Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church – Borschiw.”

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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In Loving Memory Of George Puritch

passed

John Sawiak

1934-2018

Mary Sarafinchan Hanson June 28, 1926 - November 30, 2019 Our Baba

In Loving Memory of Joseph Laschowski November 23, 2009

Mary Laschowski

Mary Sarafinchan Hanson

June 28, 1926 - November 30, 2019

Greatest Mother Ever!

Solarz

PAWLUK, Christine Myrtle

April 11, 1941 – November 23, 2022

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Christine Pawluk of Mundare, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 81 years.

Christine is survived by her loving family, children Cathryn, Karen (Eugene), Gordon (Patty) and Bill (Lydia); grandchildren and great-grandchildren Dylan (Nancy) and their son Jett; Brett (Teneil) and their son Liam; Skyler: Steven (Stephanie) and their daughters Sophie, Olivia and Charlotte; Christina, Michael and Katie: Mackenzie, Julian and Victoria: Courtney (Bryan) and their sons Nash and Rhett: Cora (Conner) and Carly (Trenton) and their daughters Madilynn and Mallory; sister Pat Tucker; sister-in-law Elizabeth Seniuk; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Christine was predeceased by her husband Peter; her parents Russell and Anne Goshko; brother Edward; son-inlaw Garry Kitz.

A Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers and Father Jim Nakonechny officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foundation.”

TO ENERGIZE YOUR COMMUNITY

Over the holidays, many communities host an assortment of Christmas events and activities. You'll likely be able to enjoy attending a tree lighting, nativity play, holiday market or Christmas concert. Participating in these types of events is a great way to support your local organizations and businesses. It's how you help create a vibrant local culture.

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The Vegreville Centennial Library turned into a hub

Tourism, Recreation and Culture Coordinator for the Town of Vegreville Anya Langkow said this event was a part of all the happenings at ‘A Very Vegreville Christmas’ event.

“The library facilitated letters to Santa and some sheets for children to colour inside the meeting room. We had the Interact Rotary Club of Vegreville volunteer to run this so people could write their letters to Santa and mail them right there. That was super popular.

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Vegreville Christmas’

Also, Co-op donated hot chocolate in a cup which the Jr. B. Rangers served outside. Kalyna Family Resource Network-Vegreville and Area had put together an obstacle course and snow painting which the Interact Rotary Club of Vegreville also helped with that outside and then we had Hitch Master Hay Rides outside and that was sponsored by

Vegreville Wildlife Federation. As well, we had the warming fire which was monitored by Vegreville Fire Department who had their fire department’s vehicles on site too.

The event turned out great. We had a lot of people attend it in the later afternoon,” Langkow said.

Lots to do for everyone who attended. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

Vegreville Vipers Honour Life and Legacy of Courtney Yakimetz

The Vegreville Vipers leadership team presented a special edition jersey to Mike Yakimetz and his family on Nov. 19 to honour his late wife Courtney who passed away on June 14, 2021 from cancer.

“We honoured one of many brave

women, Courtney Yakimetz for her courageous battle with cancer,” said Vipers General Manager Bryan Brown.

The jersey was sponsored in part by Alison Smook, Willow Kuhn and Chantelle Banack. There was an official presentation of the jersey and ceremonial puck drop with Mike, and his three chil-

dren Drayson, Dallyn and Genevieve.

Brown said he didn’t personally know Courtney, but his wife Lori-Ann Cohoe did as well as many of the players and their families. Brown said the disease hits close to home as both of his parents and many aunts and uncles died from cancer. He said cancer can be caught at early

stages and cured, and urges people to take care of things early on. “We believe if people feel weak or something isn’t right to go in and get checked out before it becomes too late.”

Funds were also collected at the game in memory of Courtney, and all proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Andrew Agricultural Society Hosts Annual Christmas Market

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There was a terrific selection of handcrafted and baked items at the Andrew Agricultural Society’s annual Christmas Market on Nov. 20.

Farmer’s Market Manager Anna-Lee Laderoute said there were a total of 43 vendors with tables at the Andrew Community Centre. She said the concession was busy throughout the day and everything went very well.

The event also featured sleigh rides, visits with Santa, candy bags, colour corner, complimentary hot chocolate and hot dogs as well as free public skating at the arena. Later in the evening there was a Village light up celebration at the gazebo in Centennial Park.

How well do you know your region? If you explore what your community has to offer, you'll likely stumble on treasures you never knew were there. Imagine discovering handcrafted jewelry, artisanal chocolates or a pleasant eatery to spend the afternoon—right in your own backyard! Who knows, you may even find a great park, gallery, gym or other new venue to haunt.

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Ceremonial face-off. (Jem’s Snapshots/Submitted Photo)

Left: From L-R: Tayla and Laramie Furgeson and Ayla Collins. Middle: Ag. Society volunteers from L-R: Carri Hrehorets, Mavin Kolotello, Tammy Evans and Amanda Lupaschuk. Right: Christmas vendors and shoppers. (Andrew Agricultural Society/Submitted Photos)