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Andrew Garlic Festival
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RCMP files from October 1 - 14 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 8 00:10 – 911 report of an intoxicated male vandalizing flower pots at a local business. 00:20 – Reports that a male was yelling at a working through a window. The male was intoxicated and throwing garbage around the property. 00:26 – Report that male at a local business was getting unruly and broke a clock when asked to leave. He was seen traveling East by foot along the road. *** Video surveillance is being reviewed on the above 3 calls to determine the identity of the individual. 01:20 – Caller reported that a male came to her rural property and was knocking on the door. He then asked for the time and left. He returned shortly after looking for RR172. Members attended and followed the footprints in the snow to RR172 where they found the male who appeared to be legitimately wondering about the time and directions. 01:56 – 911 call reporting a vehicle in the ditch. Members attended and located the vehicle along with 3 occupants. There was an odor of marijuana and drug paraphernalia along with open liquor with the occupants in the back seat. The vehicle was found to have a salvage title, no registration, and unauthorized plates. The small amount of Illegal contents in the vehicle were disposed of and tickets were issued. The vehicle was towed. 08:47 – Report of a man sleeping inside the ATM area of a bank. He stated he was waiting for a local business to open so he could retrieve his vehicle. There were no signs of intoxication or other issues and the subject was told he could not sleep there and was sent on his way. 08:51 – Report that multiple animals were left unattended in a trailer. Members attended and found only furniture in the trailer. October 9 01:24 – 911 report of a break and enter to a local business. Suspect(s) had smashed the front door to gain entry. It appears they were looking for cash as nothing else was disturbed. Still under investigation. 03:18 – Male came to the detachment requesting that the police take his apartment key. He had broken up with his girlfriend in Edmonton and forgot to give the landlord his key. He did not want to go back to Edmonton. Police declined as this is not a function of
policing. 09:55 – Report of mischief where one neighbour reported damage to a fence. 2 screws were poking through and there was a bend in the fence where gravel had piled up. It was determined that the reporting party was NOT residing at the residence and was reporting on behalf of another party. This is a civil matter and not a police issue. 14:23 – Female called to report that her ex-boyfriend had stolen her vehicle from a local lodging establishment. Members attended and found the vehicle parked at the parking lot and the keys located in the room. 16:48 – Female called to report that her vehicle had been stolen while running outside her home. Shortly after the complainant called back to report that her vehicle had not been stolen but was found next door because it had rolled away and hit the neighbour’s truck. She was carrying items and exited the vehicle with her hands full.
08:35 – Report of a vehicle break-in overnight. The lock was damaged and red toolbox with tools along with a jack were stolen. 10:14 – Report of an automated CRA scam call. The message stated that there would be legal action if they did not call back right away. Reporting for information purposes.
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10:23 – Caller reports that snowmobiles were driving across lawns during the night causing damage. The reporting party indicated that the snowmobiles appeared to be heading in the direction of the “golf course road”. The caller was advised to call when the issue is at hand so that police can respond. 10:52 – Person attended the detachment to report that someone had attempted to steal a roll of heavy electrical wire that was on the property in the process of being trenched in. The wire had been cut and rolled to the end of the driveway where it was left. 17:05 – A couple attended the detachment to report that one had opened Facebook accounts created by one under the name of a sister-in-law. This is confusing and ultimately a Facebook complaint which is not a police matter.
October 12
17:35 – Report of youths riding snowmobiles on front yards. Members attended and found that a snowmobile had been loaded on a trailer. The subjects of the complaint were spoken to and one youth admitted to riding the snowmobile on lawns. The youths were warned as the complainant did not want to press charges.
October 10
00:32 – Traffic stop was conducted. It was found that the driver did not have insurance or registration. They also had a suspended license and were using an invalid plate. Tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed. 07:49 - Report of a theft of factory 20” tires and rims from a vehicle parked in the driveway overnight. The vehicle had been jacked up and placed on blocks. All four tires were stolen.
08:33 – Report of a padlock cut off of a truck. Items were stolen and more information is being gathered. 13:30 – Report of a CRA scam where the victim had purchased $1000 in “Steam” cards and gave the information to the scammer. *** Steam cards are used for online gaming. 16:41 – Report of bullying between youths. The matter will be dealt with by the School Resource Officer. 16:44 – Report that a lock on the door had been damaged. Someone had gained access to the vehicle but the owner was unsure if anything had been taken. 23:18 – Traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle that had not stopped at a stop sign. When spoken to the driver indicated that it was a dead end and late at night so it was OK to NOT stop. A ticket was issued. *** Traffic laws are in force regardless of time of day or location.
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09:14 – Father called for advice on how to address his youth son’s activity pertaining to drugs and alcohol. He was directed to information regarding the “protection of children using drugs” act. This can be found on the Alberta Health Services website. **** there are
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10/17 - Collect Your Cheque Here Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It’s October 17th! Happy 50th birthday Ziggy Marley! If you don’t know who Ziggy is, he is a Jamaican musician and the son of reggae legend Bob Marley. If you are too young to know the name Bob Marley, stop reading now. What else is on October 17, 2018? Oh yes. Today Canadians can legally buy and consume cannabis products. This is also the day that criminal defense lawyers across Canada place pre-orders for new luxury vehicles, office renovations and maybe even a vacation home on the lake. Why you ask? Well, when you combine the Charter of Rights and Freedoms with the upcoming legal debacle of cannabis legalization, it is going to be like winning the lottery for some law firms. It all started back in April of this year when Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould gave the go-ahead to use the Drager Drugtest 5000 as an approved device for law enforcement to test for THC. Around the same time, law firms across Canada began to research, purchase and test the US $4,800 device. Clearly, they want to be well equipped to defend any clients who happen to be charged with drug-impaired driving when the time comes and need to understand the tools that some police forces will use along with the positives
and negatives of such tools. From the Drager website: “Dräger DrugTest® 5000. The DrugTest 5000 is an easy to use mobile drug screening system that uses oral fluid to test for seven types of the most commonly abused drugs. This quick drug test provides a non-invasive alternative to the hassle of collecting urine or blood samples. FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY” The keys to remember here are the words “easy” and “quick”. For years there has been and will continue to be roadside sobriety testing. We’ve all seen it. The staggering drunk trying to walk a line or touch his finger to his nose. These tests are subjective but do form the grounds to detain a driver for further testing and arrest for impaired driving. The plan is to have a roadside test similar to a roadside screening device that drivers suspected of alcoholimpaired driving blow into. The Drager tests for a range of substances. It can detect: Cannabis Opiates Benzodiazepines Cocaine Amphetamines Methamphetamines. The manufacturer also boasts it as being accurate and reliable. In theory, the Drager DrugTest 5000 (Drager) will improve the process of roadside testing. In theory. What could be the problem? For starters, the subject must not eat, drink or smoke within Dräger DrugTest® 5000 from the ten minutes of the test. Dräger website This will likely be extended to at least fifteen minutes to avoid any gray area. Our Charter of Rights clearly states that roadside testing is conducted “immediately”. So now we will need to define what was meant by “immediately”. Next, the subject must swab the inside of their mouth for “about” four minutes in order to collect a suitable sample that can be used in the machine. Temperature issues follow. The device is rated to be used between 4 and 40 degrees Celsius. PERFECT for our Canadian climate. Then there’s the machine being level. A tilt of ten degrees or more can affect accuracy. This may require an official police issued level. Based on the pictures, it’s also the size of a small coffee maker. Hardly
collect your cheque here - CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 Name: Carlotte Widynow Occupation: Activities Convenor Likes: my family, my farm life Dislikes: snow storms, worms
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Cannabis Industry in our Community Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Well, here it is. October 17, 2018: a day that has been eagerly anticipated by some, skeptically discussed by the thoughtful many, and dreaded by others. With cannabis now being federally legal to buy and sell in AGLCsanctioned places of business, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at what our municipalities have to say from an entrepreneurial perspective. While the general consensus in most smalltown communities thus far has been more on the nonchalant, “What do we need that for?” side of the debate, a few of the municipalities with larger populations have received increasing inquiries and applications for business licenses to retail cannabis over recent months. In Lamont, Mundare, Two Hills, and Smoky Lake, there were only a few inquiries between them, but none that stuck. For some of the towns with smaller populations, this is because they simply don’t issue business licenses. But for others, it could just be that there wasn’t any interest. Town of Two Hills administration said that this was possible because of the newness of the concept. “For many people who might be considering becoming a retailer for cannabis, this is more a time for discovering different types of product, planning what their business would look like, and observing how things go once legalization happens.” Two Hills did comment that they had received some interest in the manufacturing field for cannabis products. The Town of Mundare notably commented that the lack of interest is possibly just because cannabis products don’t appeal enough to their citizen demographic. In Viking, Mardy Newby at reception said that the Town of Viking has one registered retailer with a business license, P+H cannabis. This was all they had on record, and she didn’t have any additional information available on the subject. In Tofield, business prospects are moving a little slower, with only one individual to apply for a permit, which has not been issued yet. Assistant Chief Administration Officer Jeff Edwards said that he thinks this is due to the careful param-
municipalities in our area. Two retailers have been approved to open, though one has not yet applied to the Planning and Development department for a building permit. Still more are waiting. When talking to the Town of Vegreville Planning and Development office, they pointed out that even the businesses who have their municipality-issued business permit by October 17, many will need to wait until after that date for their license from A lberta Gaming and Liquor Commission to arrive.
eters around buying and selling cannabis. “There was definitely a lot more interest when the topic of legalization first came up,” he said, “however, once people started to look seriously into it, the rules and regulations started to weed out the idealists from the serious.” And finally, in Vegreville, there have been the most business licenses, both issued and in process, out of any other
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90 Years Ago – October 17, 1928
Jack Bednal’s farm was visited with a bad fire on Friday night and Saturday morning last. The fire destroyed all his barns, his three milk cows, all this year’s crop of wheat and oats, all his greenfeed and hay, all his stable implements and harness. He has nothing left but his house his horses and his machinery. The origin of the fire is unknown and the owner was unaware of his losses until Axel Anderson, who was passing early on Saturday morning, went over and wakened him out of bed. Mike Laibida, a new settler last spring from Mundare, had a narrow escape from death last week. Mike attempted to drive his new Chevrolet over about two feet of straw near where he had been threshing. The car stalled and he applied more gas with the result that the straw took fire and also the car. The fire ran up the gas pipe which exploded and Mike got off with a bad scorching, losing most of his clothes, a new car, and about 600 bushels of wheat. And to make matters worse, there is still $700 due on the car on which he carried no insurance.
75 Years Ago –October 20, 1943
Herb Davis recently gave the Vegreville Kinsmen a pig, and a gift of that kind these days when “Pig is Pigs” is really worthwhile. But it was all for a good cause and, on being raffled off, the pig produced $65 for the Milk for Britain Fund. Production of farm machinery in Canada will be increased in 1944 to 80% of the 1940 production. Herbert H. Bloom, Administrator of Farm machinery and Construction Machinery and Municipal Service Equipment, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, stated recently. Winter work for 125 farmers from the prairie provinces may be provided at Lakehead elevators where there is an acute shortage of labor. Grain officials said the men would be recruited by elevator agents on the prairies, and if a plan under discussion is adopted the men would remain here until next spring. They would be engaged in laboring jobs at the elevators. Major Andrew Lawrence Chute of the Royal Canadian Medical Corps, has been made a member of the Order of the British Empire, military division. Mrs. Chute and daughter are in Vegreville.
50 Years Ago – October 17, 1968
Terry Soldan topped the polls in Vegreville with 676 votes in the civic elections. Re-elected to council was John Huzil with 559 and Mile Craddock was a member of council a year ago and made a success of regaining his seat. Mr. Joe Padlecki, Hotel Manager, was elected by acclamation to the Chipman Village Council. At the organizational meeting held on Tuesday, October 8th, the Council elected him as Deputy Mayor. The Vegreville Home and School Association was off to a fine start with their first meeting. Many viewpoints and suggestions were brought forth in regard to the Drivers Training topic presented at this meeting. The group agreed driver education should be compulsory before obtaining a driver’s license, especially those under 18 years of age. At a General Public Meeting on September 26th, the Vegreville Mercantile Hockey Association elected a new slate of officers. Brian Sutherland was elected President and past President Lloyd Love was re-elected to Vice-President. Ernie Malarski was elected General Manager. The Association is to be operated on the same basis as past seasons being solely operated for recreational purposes and aid to Minor Hockey by cash donations.
25 Years Ago - October 19, 1993
A group wants town council to trash its plan to charge fees for garbage collection. “The extra charge for garbage pickup is unacceptable to most residents of Vegreville,” said Ron Corry, a spokesperson for the group. “With more taxes from all the new homes that were recently built, there should be enough money for garbage collection.” Councillor David Kucherawy explained the fees were necessary due to escalating costs of operating the town’s landfill. “We don’t feel it’s an outrageous fee,” he told the group. “We saw this as a possible route to go. Rather than having it hidden in taxes, people should be aware of what the costs are.” The former nursing school residence faces the wrecking ball. The 35 year old building, adjacent to St. Joseph’s General Hospital, will be torn down next year unless a tenant moves in or new owners can be found. “We feel sad we have to decide this,” said Sister Marie Laberge, provincial superior for the Sisters of Charity N.D. d’Evron. “I think something of the history of Vegreville will disappear. But we have no alternatives.” The building has housed several different activities since 1971, but has been vacant the past few years.
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Fracking Moratoriums Hold Back Struggling Provinces Joseph Quesnel Research Fellow – Frontier Centre for Public Policy Misguided moratoriums on hydraulic fracturing deny have-not provinces much-needed jobs and revenue and deny citizens opportunities to relieve too-heavy tax burdens. British Columbia is the latest victim of the frenzy against fracking, a technique used to extract oil and gas from rock formations that has been safely used in Western Canada for more than 60 years. The B.C. government recently announced that it will appoint an independent panel to ensure fracking meets the highest safety and environmental standards One hopes B.C. doesn’t follow Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec, which all imposed moratoriums on fracking activities. All three provinces receive annual equalization payments from more prosperous provinces. But the profit from shale gas development could provide them with significant financial boosts. Nova Scotia commissioned an independent review chaired by David Wheeler to examine unconventional oil and gas development. The report, delivered in 2014, found that such development could benefit the provincial economy to the tune of $1 billion a year and create 740 to 1,480 jobs during the development phase. The report said royalties to the province would peak at $200 million annually around 40 years after drilling starts and deliver about $6 billion over 60 years.
And those numbers were prepared before a recent discovery of billions of dollars worth of shale gas in the province. Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna said the development of a shale gas industry in that province - which contains the thickest shale gas reservoir in North America - could result in $7 billion in royalties and tax revenues a year.
Across Canada, misguided populism is creating bad public policy, preventing the spreading of economic benefits to all citizens. -Joseph Quesnel And a 2013 study by the Canadian Energy Research Institute said that Quebec was missing out on major economic opportunities and jobs by denying shale gas development. The study found that extracting shale gas in the St. Lawrence Valley could add about $112 billion to the Canadian economy, with about half that staying in Quebec. Moreover, Quebec and other have-not provinces could greatly benefit from personal and corporate income tax reductions, as royalties from shale gas producers fill provincial coffers. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard told the Montreal Gazette in 2016, “It is not the government, but citizens who will block shale gas projects
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Holden Fall Tea and Mini-Market Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser October 13, the recent tradition of the Holden Crafters was started with residents at the Holden Lodge, and guests from around the community as they stepped in from the cold for tea, cinnamon buns, musical entertainment, and a craft fair. The cinnamon buns were donated by Sandy Lusk, to raise funds for the lodge. At the door, guests had the ability to enter in a draw for three prizes; First prize, a double-size quilt donated by the Br uce Ladies Quilters, was won by Karen Kobzey. Second Prize, season tickets to the Paragon T heatre, was won by Rosalie Calkins. Third Prize, a beautifully quilted table runner, was won by McKenzie Suchy. Linda Umrysh, the activity coordinator for the lodge, said that the event was a huge success, and they all look for ward to the next event. Stanley Mutch of Holden also reported the day as a success, “We had an excellent day and music supplied by volunteers… actually a spur of the moment jam session... was enjoyed by all. The amazing group these ladies working at the Lodge volunteered their time and day off to join us and help. We love them all for their love and consideration.” He added, “There was an excellent turn out from The Holden area, at times it felt as though a game of musical chairs was being played to seat everyone for coffee and cinnamon buns.”
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Tofield School Awards Night Presentations
FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser High School students from Tofield School received their certificates, scholarships, plaques, medals, and trophies to commemorate their success in the 2017-18 school year. Masters of Ceremonies for the event were students Mitchell Gates and Sunnie Mack-Russel, and the national anthem was sung by Abby Kropeilnicki. A representative from the Battle River School Board, Mrs. Zsuzsanna Hemperger, came with greetings from the school board, and to present an award. Beaver County Councillor Kevin Smook and Tofield’s Mayor Deb Dueck brought greetings from the Town and the County and each presented a few awards. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA, Mrs. Jessica Littlewood, attended to bring a message from the Province of
Alberta, and to present the Premier’s Citizenship Award. The different categories of awards included Athletic awards, School Spirit and Volunteerism Awards, Academic Awards for all grades (Off-campus and career & technology studies, fine arts, math & science, physical education, and humanities & social sciences), citizenship awards, and major awards. Rita Marler, Superintendent with the Battle River School Division acknowledged the student’s success in her greetings, “Whether your recognition is coming as a result of academic excellence, outstanding athletic ability, your determination to improve or for being an outstanding citizen, we are proud of your success.” The teachers who presented awards gave the students encouraging speeches, along with their confidence in the continually successful futures of all the award winners.
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A Simple Guide to Choosing the Best Keyboard Arthur Beaudette VM Systems Most of us spend a lot of time on computers, but we don’t always think about one of the most essential interfaces we use: the keyboard. If you give a little thought to this piece of hardware when it needs replacing, you’ll be surprised how much it will enhance your computing experience. There are a few things you should think about when looking for a new keyboard:
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Nearly all wired keyboards now use USB to connect; Bluetooth keyboards that aren’t tied to your computer with a cable are also available, although they may be more challenging to set up. Lots of keyboards will need additional software to work, so make sure you choose a keyboard that will run with your computer.
Design/Layout:
Standard keyboards will generally feature the normal 104-key layout, plus multimedia keys. A gaming keyboard will have extra multimedia and gaming keys. An ergonomic keyboard is designed to keep your hands in a natural position and allows your wrists to rest. These keyboards are relatively expensive, but they can prevent wrist pains and even carpal tunnel syndrome. Illuminated keyboards are available if you have to do a lot of work in dark spaces, and roll-up keyboards are available for those who value portability. Liquid resistant and fully washable keyboards are now on the market, along with models that incorporate specialist layouts for programmers.
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Different keyboards use different types of switches underneath the keys to transmit your keystrokes. Depending on the switches, a keyboard can be extremely sensitive or require heavy pressure; always try out a keyboard before you buy and make sure the key-
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Library’s Patron Appreciation Day Alberta’s influenza immunization program is ongoing. Influenza immunization is offered, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older.
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Heather Robblee with her children-Cora and Silas. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent October is National Library Month. It is essential to recognize and bring awareness to libraries because libraries have educational and entertainment’s opportunities that include materials, programs, and resources that all ages can access. October 11’s Patron Appreciation Day at Vegreville Centennial Library offered free donuts, coffee, and lemon water as a way of saying thank you to all the people who use the library. Many people attended this event. Heather Robblee was with her childrenCora and Silas. They said they usually visit the library once a week and their favorite items that they check out are books and DVDs. Sarah MacLean and her childrenAdelynn and Oliver were also at the event. Adelynn said she likes the library because it’s fun to be there and she loves the books they have.
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collect your cheque here - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 convenient. Finally, the device detects the presence of drugs in your saliva... NOT impairment. Let that last one sink in. Independent testing in Norway has shown the Drager gives false positive readings 14% of the time. Drager defends this by stating they were conducting tests poorly. In 2016, police in Australia admitted that the Drager was accurate about 66% of the time. Similar testing has been done by Canadian Law firms who have purchased the Drager from other jurisdictions. A number of police organizations have already opted out of using the device. Calgary, Ottawa, and Vancouver police are among those who have decided against using the Drager. They will continue to use standardized testing. Unfortunately, in March, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police said that it is unlikely to reach its goal of having 2,000 officers trained to spot drug-impaired drivers when marijuana becomes legal. After all, the 20 Drager units for all of Canada can only go so far. Finally, when asked, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould defended the Drager. In an
interview with the West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson last week, Minister Wilson-Raybould was asked to give a clear definition of exactly when a person will be charged for driving while high. The first response was something akin to a campaign talking point where she avoided the question entirely and stated that she didn’t believe anyone who has been drinking or using drugs should be driving. Excuse me Minister... that wasn’t the question. When pressed, she said that pot-impaired driving charges will be considered “on a case-by-case basis.” Ok got it. You’re throwing stuff at the wall and seeing what sticks. That’s a fabulous plan. So in short... LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! Lawyers across the country can now stop salivating at the prospect of what is to come and begin doing what they do best. Defending those accused with all the tools at hand. With any luck, the Drager will have been used and there will be no need to buy a lottery ticket. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@ newsadvertiser.com
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blotter - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 other resources in our area that can also help in this situation. 09:25 – 911 report of a domestic disturbance. Members attended and determined that the male had not allowed the female to leave the house. The male was arrested and held in custody for a hearing. 18:31 – Report that complainant’s parents had stolen his DVD’s. When contacted the parents advised that the DVD’s were removed due to the DVD’s in question being a bad inf luence on the son. Members mediated the situation.
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During the week there were 60 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 1 false 911 and 1 animal strike.
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18:22 – Report of shots fired in close proximity to a rural municipality. Members attended and located the subject of the complaint who indicated he was target shooting. He was a licensed firearm owner and no offense had been committed. He intends to continue his target shooting on a regular basis. 22:06 – Call from a parent reporting her missing son. The son was contacted and convinced to text his mom. The mother stated that she could not currently drive and then requested that the member go to get her son and bring him home. *** This is not a service the
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Viking Golf Course Harvest Bash
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Viking Golf Course and Curling Club have been known for their close collaboration over the years, especially in the effort to raise enough funds for both organizations to continue serving their community with the safe, fun, and beautifully maintained sports centers they pride themselves in keeping. On October 13, the annual season’s end community fundraising dinner, auction, and Calcutta for the Viking Golf Course was held at the Viking Curling Club. About 150 guests attended to participate in the unique take on a fundraising cook-off dinner.
The event included many of the regular event appearances for a fundraising dinner; a silent auction, dinner tickets, toonie bar, and games after dinner. There is, however, an unusual twist to the annual event. For the dinner portion of the evening, six different chefs each cooked their own favourite pork recipe for the guests to try, judge, and vote for. The winning chef received a 2019 season Single’s Membership at the Vegreville Golf Course. Before dinner started, each chef was “auctioned” to the highest bidder. The bidder whose chef won the votes of the most guests received 80% of the biddings. The chefs/bids were as follows:
Chef 1: Braedon Majeski/$250 Chef 2: Benny Ng/$300 Chef 3: Cory Tourand/$300 Chef 4: Jason Ritchie/$350 Chef 5: Ken Lefshrud/$350 Chef 6: Linda Welter-Landerl/$475 The winner of the cook-off was Ken Lefshed, which awarded bidder Deb Oracheski with $1,580 at the end of the night. The winner of the 50/50 draw for $555 was Kim Beaumont. Sides of corn on the cob, homemade buns, and coleslaw were also served at dinner.
Vegreville Composite Athletics Week of Victories Adrienne Mills Athletics Director – Vegreville Composite High School Last week was a busy one for Vegreville Composite athletics. On Wednesday the 10th, Vermilion hosted the Senior high Cross-Country Zones. VCHS sent three runners, who all placed in the top 25 in their races, with Steve A placing 6th and qualifying for Provincials
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Elementary Awards at H.A. Kostash
Dick Richards Principal – H.A. Kostash School Elementary students at H. A. Kostash School were presented with certificates on Tuesday 9 October 2018. Each month, staff and students discuss and try to emulate a virtue. Students who were caught being generous in the month of September had their names submitted. The virtue for October is “respect.
Kindergarten - Carly Cunningham and Bentley Chizawsky Grade 2 - Connor Phillips and Edmerei Lopez
Grade 4 - Kadan Przekop and Jordyn Trembecky
Grade 5 - Savannah Munro and Alexandria Trudeau Grade 1 - Loxley Bazinet and Emree Zaplotinsky
Grade 6 - Cameron Melnyk (missing Ella Klein)
Grade 3 - Tristen Danyluk and Sawyer Richards
athletics - CONTINUED from PAGE 12 October 20th. Thursday the 11th, the Jr B volleyball teams traveled to Mundare to face the Dragons. The boys came away with a big win, while the girls lost a close one. Also, on Thursday, the A Girls Volleyball team hosted St. Mary’s- lots of fans attended from both teams, making it an exciting match! The Cougars won in straight sets with some strong serving and hitting. Friday, the football team traveled to Edson. They lost 50-27, but it was the first game the team had multiple touchdowns, which were scored by Jared K and Daryk G. The Senior High Girls volleyball team played in the Holy Rosary tournament in Lloydminster, they battled hard and brought home the bronze! This week the A girls volleyball host Rudolph Hennig on Tuesday, while the B teams travel to Rudolph Hennig. On Thursday & Saturday, the B teams will play in the Lamont Tournament, and the A Girls will play in the St. Mary’s tournament. The Football team is excited to host their first home game on October 19th, when Edson comes to town. Go Cougars!
George & Margaret’s share: $3778✽ This is George and Margaret. Last December, they got a $3778 profit shares cash payout from Vision. They spent their share on a family holiday to their native Scotland. It was a bonnie reward after a year of working hard on their Alberta farm. Learn what your share could be.
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Avoid Harvest-Related Fatigue
Kenda Lubeck Alberta Agriculture and Forestry With harvest in full swing this time of year, farmers need to be aware of the risks associated with worker fatigue. “Too many farmers push themselves, especially during the really busy times,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety awareness coordinator for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “Too often, it’s a case of, ‘I’m going to finish that field tonight no matter what.’ Health and safety is a worker’s most valuable asset –
nothing should come before.” Many times, fatigue creeps up on a person which makes it difficult to recognize. In addition to feeling sleepy and tired, some common symptoms of fatigue include: Headaches, dizziness, blurry vision. Slow reflexes and reactions, poor concentration. Feeling irritable, moody and short tempered. Aching, weak muscles. “We often see safety as being all about equipment and guards,” says Lubeck, “but the most important safety tool a person can have is their attitude and subsequent decisions. It could mean taking a 20-minute snooze when you are exhausted, or having another person lined up to spell you off.” Lubeck offers the following suggestions to ward off fatigue: Get adequate sleep. Park your worries at the bedroom door and get a good night’s rest on a regular basis. Eat nourishing food to keep your mind and
body sharp. Stay hydrated with plenty of water. Incorporate some healthy activity in your day’s work. Many times fall work equals long hours, operating the same equipment. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end, be sure to stop periodically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles. Plan for physical and mental demands. It may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of harvest work. Keep a promise to yourself that you will take a well-deserved break after a set amount of time and not make critical decisions while you are weary. “Although the human factor is a significant cause of farm-related hazards, your safety is about the choices you make,” adds Lubeck. “It just takes a moment to make a decision that could literally be the difference between life and death.” More information on farm safety best practices can be found on the Alberta Farm Safety Program webpage.
Things to Do / Things to Think About This Month October 2018 Hort Snacks Agri-News
Strawberries: Apply herbicides prior to freeze-up and incorporate with water (see pesticide labels for details) Straw mulch application is also a requirement for good winter survival of strawberries Strawberry plants will shift into dormancy after 3 to 5 frosts in the –5°C range. A protective layer of straw can be applied at this point. Temperatures of –7°C can cause some crown or bud damage, therefore, straw should be applied prior to these temperatures. Clean wheat or rye straw should be applied at a 10-15 cm (4-6 inch) thickness over the rows Producers having difficulty finding wheat or rye straw can substitute barley, oat or flax, if necessary. Straw is often applied in late October or even early November – however recent experience suggests that an earlier application (perhaps mid-October), with careful monitoring of temperatures, may be better than following a general calendar rule. Raspberries: Complete spent cane removal of floricane raspberries Remove weeds from within row area Saskatoon berries: Remove weeds from within row area Vegetables: Complete harvest of any unharvested crops Consider the quality of the produce that
is being placed into storage – frozen, damaged, diseased produce will not improve in storage – be harsh when it comes to culling If cover crops have not been planted for soil conservation, think of other ways to prevent soil erosion due to the wind, water, etc. Consider ways of disposing of cull piles – they harbour disease, insects, and other potential problems, plus are unsightly General/Other: Sample soils in existing and future berry and vegetable fields Depth 0-6 inches & 6-12 inches for strawberries 0-6, 6-12 & 12-24 inches for raspberries and Saskatoon berries 0-6 inches & 6-12 inches for the majority of vegetables; for deep-rooted perennial vegetables, also sample 12-24 inches Ensure good soil moisture prior to freezing up Apply registered herbicides Once herbicide and mulch are applied there is nothing to do until spring? = NOT!! This is the best time of year to make plans for changes in varieties, check in/ out procedures, promotional activities, etc. as it is still fresh in your mind. By waiting another month or 2, your memory will not be as fresh and things may be forgotten. Plan your winter timetable now to make the best use of services that may be available. Make notes of things that must be done and when you can do them, e.g. strawberry transplanter needs new fingers; order additional herbicides, etc. Ensure sprayers and other equipment are repaired and ready for next year Winterize sprayers and other equipment Repaint signs if necessary
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Living with Beavers in Rural Alberta Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Residents of Beaver County have, true to the name, been sharing their space with beavers for years. Often, the collateral damages of living with beavers in the rural area involve felled windbreaker trees and increased flooding into crop fields. This even resulted, in early 2018, with a $25-per-tail bounty on beavers’ tails issued by the county. In response to the question, “Is there something else we can do?” Beaver County partnered with watershed educators Cows and Fish for a presentation and site visit for county residents on October 12. The morning session of the talk covered the benefits of beavers to the watershed, and even to farmers. Some of these benefits include trapping material to widen the floodplain so that flooding decreases in depth during the flooding season. They also help the creeks and rivers to remain healthy, by trapping sediment which is ideal for deep-rooted plants such as willows a base for growth.
The Cows and Fish presenter illustrated the importance of beavers by giving examples of areas with and without beavers, and showing photos of Southern Alberta’s Beaver Cree, before and after the beavers were all either relocated or killed. The result was stark: the creek was bone-dry, and the farmers who grazed their cattle along the previously clean, healthy water source now had to purchase other watering options. The presentation showed that in drier years, areas with beavers on the property have a ready resource of cow water and moisture in the field around the body of water. Properties with a similar landscape, but no beavers, have been known to suffer in these times. In contrast, if not managed properly, the same properties that thrive in dry years because of beavers have a chance to flood more extensively during normal to wet years. With this in mind, the presentation then opened for questions and comments from those who attended, in which representation from the county, as well as other attendees, shared their experiences with beavers. The second part of the presentation focused not only the damages that beavers cause to human infrastructure (Ecological industriousness aside) and
what we can do about it. “We still need to manage beavers,” the presenter explained, “because we still need roads, fields, and yards to function for human needs.” Solutions discussed during the presentation included the common ones such as breaking down the beaver dams, relocating beavers by live-trapping, and hunting the beavers. A point that the presenter made was that if a habitat is good for beavers, there will always be more to find – and renovate – it. “Typically, a colony of beavers that are settled tend to be far less industrious than a colony who are new to a climate,” the presenter explained, “Because beavers are territorial, they will never just move into an empty dam. They rebuild, renovate, and make it their own. These will often cause more damages than the ones who have occupied the dam for a while.” Most highly recommended out of all the solutions for preventing over-f looding caused by beaver dams to regulate flood water with a water leveler. This can sit underwater next to the dam, and has a pipe with wire netting. These have adjustable settings and can help to reduce some of the negative impacts. To wrap trees in order to prevent from chewing, make sure the wire is a thick enough gauge that the beaver can’t bunch it up or push under it (chicken wire will NOT be effective). Wrapping at least four feet high will ensure they can’t reach over the top, and a smaller variety of squares in the page wire will prevent a beaver’s teeth from fitting through. After the presentation, the attendees went out to visit a site where a water leveler was being used to regulate the water levels around a beaver dam.
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Two Hills RCMP Investigate Suspicious Incident Cpl. Chris Warren Media Relations Group Two Hills, Alberta – On September 29, 2018, at approximately 8:00 P.M., Two Hills RCMP responded to a call of a female found on the side of Highway 36 by a passer-by, near Foisy, with injuries. The 29-year-old female is currently in stable condition at an area hospital being treated for injuries to her head and body. The investigation is ongoing and RCMP are appealing for witnesses. If you have information about this incident, please call the Two Hills RCMP at 780-6572760 or call your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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All That Glitters Is Not Gold S/Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings – Vegreville
First off, I am using the above headline which was included in a writing of William Shakespeare’s entitled ‘The Merchant of Venice’. I am interested in the meaning more so than the origin of the phrase but I thought I’d let you know where I got it from. This has been modified in modern times to a more common saying of ‘all that glitters is not gold’. A very basic meaning of the quote is, that not everything is what it may appear to be. Every now-and-then we have different types of crimes being committed in our area by traveling criminals. In the spring/summer we can get the pavement groups going door-todoor selling very poor quality pavement or not fully telling the truth about the product they have. It may be that they only lay down a thin layer of pavement on a driveway when it really needs to be three times the thickness to be considered proper. Roofing or other home repair groups are other services which can create issues for homeowners or just plain rip them off. Today I would like to remind people
their ill-gotten gains back overseas. Please report anyone trying to sell you anything that doesn’t seem right: cigarettes out of a vehicle, brand new in the box goods, dirt cheap items where the price is too good to be true, fuel from the back of a tank on their truck, and so on. If there is no market for criminals to dump their merchandise, they then lose the reason to be criminals (in this capacity). They may steal goods to use for themselves, but this is less of a reason why they commit crimes. So if you have been approached and offered any deal that you were suspicious of or by someone selling something out of their vehicle, and you didn’t oblige them, thank you. By playing your part, this helps stem the criminal activities and helps the communities in our overall fight against crime.
that other traveling criminals do come to the area from time-to-time. One type we had a few reports of this summer has been people, even some with children in tow, that try to sell gold jewelry. The usual story is they are traveling and need fuel money so they are selling some jewelry. Their backstory can tug at your heart strings but the only thing they are interested in is parting you from your cash. The merchandise may look good as it is usually polished up nice but it typically contains a low quantity of gold if any at all. If offered fuel they will scoff at that and press you harder to purchase their wares as their attitude deteriorates. They are scammers looking for a quick buck but if you offer them money instead of a purchase, it’s your loss as this is no longer a crime. In offering them cash without a purchase you are gifting them the money which makes it even better for them as they get some cash and still have their goods on hand to sell later. These folks are usually part of a larger organized crime group and will send a portion of
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Sunshine Club Introduces New Entertainment Afternoon Friends new and old came to dance, still in their Sunday best on October 14th for the show. Dwayne Hlady, a representative at the Sunshine Club, said that the turnout for the event was good, even including some guests that he hadn’t seen at the Club over the past few years. The event was the first of many planned over future months, with different bands hired each
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser The Sunshine Club of Vegreville members and guests from around the area enjoyed the first-of-its-kind afternoon of dancing and musical entertainment provided by Edmonton band “The Three of Diamonds,” who were hired by the Sunshine Club.
time to provide fun new music for guests to dance to. “We wanted something different for the Club, to see if it would appeal to a different crowd,” said Dwayne. “The turnout looks like it will be good, but even if we break even, it will have been a success.” Later on in the afternoon, a light lunch of makeyour-own sandwich and coffee were served.
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Before World War II the interior walls of most houses were finished using a process called lath and plaster. Not only was the method a lot of work, but it often took weeks to apply, longer if the weather was damp. Although a type of drywall was developed in 1916 by the United States Gypsum Company, it didn't catch on until the government needed a faster and cheaper method to build military structures. Today, drywall is the standard in the home construction industry with the average new home using over 7.3 metric tons.
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A+ Cellular Celebrates A+ Customers Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Friday, October 12, 2018, Telus, known as A+ Cellular in Vegreville celebrated their 25th anniversary in Vegreville. The current ownership of A+ Cellular also celebrates their 5th year of business in 2018. In honour of both these celebrations, a customer appreciation celebration was held at the business on October 12. Business owner Shauna Kit said that they had wanted to do more than an anniversary celebration, “It’s all about the customers,” she explained. “Without them, we wouldn’t have a business, so we wanted to celebrate our friends and neighbours here in Vegreville, as well as offer the opportunity for questions, feedback, and concerns about our services.” Doughnuts, tea, and coffee were served all day, even after the celebrations were over. As well, Vegreville radio station Country 106.5 attended with their wheel of giveaway prizes.
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SEMENIUK, Clarence Raymond October 6, 1935 - October 16, 2017 Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day Unseen unheard But always near Still loved, still missed And very dear Deeply missed and always remembered, Love You Forever Wife Fran, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren
HENDERSON, Brian In Memory of Brian Henderson October 20, 2011 Another Day It’s just another day It seems… Same as the one before. It’s just another day… Days that run together, Now months, one by one. Months to years now… It’s just another day without you. I wonder what it would be like To wake and see your face… But it’s just another day without you. I can’t remember the sound of your voice anymore. Your smell is gone…washed out With the tears and the soap and the water. I kept a shirt you wore…but you’re not in it. Checkered, short sleeved shirts… I see them in the stores…I gave all your shirts Away to the kids. It’s just another day…I try not to grieve…but there you are Each day…one who never leaves my side… And then for a fleeting moment I feel your love around me, guiding thoughts, decisions… It’s just another day. Remembering you always…Angie and family.
MATICHUK, John O. In loving memory of a very special father and Gido, John Matichuk, who passed away October 18, 2006. What would we give his hand to clasp, His handsome face to see, To hear his voice, to see his smile, As in the days that used to be. But some sweet day we’ll meet again Beyond the toil and strife, And clasp each other’s hand once more, In Heaven, that happy life. Love Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody
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MATAN, Ernie December 13, 1939 – October 15, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Ernie Matan announce his passing on October 15, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Audrey; his daughters Elohne (Cory) Chizawsky and their daughters Alyssa and Grace; and Melahna (Wes) Sidor and their children Kalahya and Carter as well as many relatives and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nativity of The Holy Virgin Orthodox Church of Kysylew with Father Kolin Berglund officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the “Kysylew Cemetery Fund.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
Sears in U.S. files for bankruptcy protection amid plunging sales, massive debt Sears Canada closed its final stores in January Sears in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and operating losses. The company once dominated the American retail landscape. But the big question is whether the shrunken version of itself can be viable or will be forced to go out of business, closing the final chapter for an iconic name that originated more than a century ago. As of May, it had fewer than 900 stores, down from about 1,000 at the end of last year. The number of stores peaked in 2012 at 4,000, including a Sears...
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CATHERINE MACDONALD RENNIE 1921 - 2018 Catherine (Cathie) MacDonald Rennie was born on August 20, 1921 in Inverness, Scotland. Cathie immigrated to Canada with her parents and settled outside of Ranfurly on the family farm. As a young woman, Cathie went to work at the Mannville Hospital as a cook and remained there until 1985 when she retired after 43 years of services. Cathie retired to Vegreville where she lived in her own home until a few days before her death. Cathie loved to garden and took great pride in her yard and garden and home, all of which were immaculate. Cathie lived a simple life, always on her own terms. Cathie passed on September 13, 2018. Cathie is predeceased by her mother and father, brothers George and Sonney and nephew Gary. Survived by three brothers, Roy (Phyllis), Grant (Betty) and Gordon (Louise) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800
KOWALCHUK, Henry It is with sadness that we announce dads passing on October 15, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Henry is survived by sons George (Monica), Dennis, Bryne (Gayle) and Nolan (Ines); 4 grandchildren Terry and Carson Kowalchuk, Colette(Brady) Chaifoux and Nicole(Danny) Williamson; 1 great grandchild Caden Duchscher; sisters Eileen (Peter) Young and Zenovia(Bill) Yuchem. Henry was predeceased by son Terry in 1984; wife Shirley in 2010; daughter in law Kathy in 2017; siblings Marshall in 1994,Marjorie Rigaux in 2018 and sister in law Patricia in 2015. Henry was a farmer all his life and greatest joy in retirement was to come back to the farm and watch his grandson Terry operate equipment. Thank you to the staff of Two Hills Long Term Care facility for their care of dad in his final year. A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Willingdon Recreation Center with a private family burial in Borowich Ukrainian Orthodox Church Cemetery-Willingdon with Reverend Father Benny Ambrosie officiating. Donations maybe made to the charity of ones choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd., Vegreville, 780-603-5800
SWEDGAN, Arthur May 13, 1935 – October 15, 2018 On Monday, October 15, 2018 Arthur Swedgan of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 83 years. Arthur was survived by his loving wife of 56 years Ann; his children Brenda (Reg) Bidulock, Gwen (Kevin) Huchulak and Blaine (Dana) Swedgan; grandchildren Curtis Bidulock, Michael Bidulock, Meagan (Dan) Alfano, Nicole (Carson) Tofin, Chanse Swedgan, Faith Swedgan; two great grandchildren Colby Bidulock and Emilia Alfano; four sisters Helen, Margaret, Dina and Myrtle. Arthur was predeceased by his parents Ivor and Hjordis; four brother Orville, Sam, Clifford and Norman; one sister Luella. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Alliance Church (4606 - 55 Avenue) with Rev. Darryl Crocker officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the “Covenant Foundation SJGH- Palliative Care Suite.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
Free flu shots now available across Alberta — and the vaccine’s a ‘good match’ this year Less than 30% of Albertans got immunized last year Albertans six months and older can now get the flu shot for free across the province starting Monday. Last year’s flu season was a brutal one, due to a strain that mutated as it headed north — 92 people in Alberta died from complications related to the flu and 3,047 admitted to hospital with the virus. But Craig Jenne, an associate professor in the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary said the four vaccine strains included in the vaccine...
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This year, the annual Garlic Festival sprouted in Andrew for the 20th year. The festival, which has attracted more guests year after year since it was started by the Andrew Agricultural Society as a small festival and bench show in 1998, celebrated in style with a gigantic farmer’s market, of over 60 vendors, a bench show, garlic bingo, a garlic-peeling contest, Town-wide Scarecrow Contest, Hay Rides, a parade, garlic growing presentation, and country hoedown supper and dance. All-day stage entertainment was provided by Masters of Ceremony Richard and Deborah Popovich, and performers Fizzban Magician Show, The Comedy and Juggling of Paul Isaak, World Champion Hoop Dancer Dallas Arcand, Fiddling by the Borsch Brothers, and Dunai Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Children’s activities including pony rides, petting zoo, wagon rides, Extreme Euro Bungy Trampoline, zorb balls, and a bouncy house. The Andrew Fire Department provided a presentation on protecting homes, yards, and communities from wildfires. Also welcome at the festival were the Firefighters of Ukraine who joined Andrew’s local fire department
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Internationally Acclaimed Author Visits Vegreville Schools Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Internationally-acclaimed Canadian author Eric Walters visited the Vegreville Composite High School, A.L. Horton Elementary School and other schools in the district on the release tour of his 100th publication, Elephant Secret. The tour stretched from Northern Alberta to Prince George BC, Ontario, and other stops in Canada and the US. Having started his writing career as a schoolteacher trying to help his class learn subjects like literature, and the War of 1812, the focus of Eric Walters’ stories is on youth/young adult novels and a few children’s books. His writing covers a wide variety of genres, excluding only fantasy, which he explained is
because he has never been inspired to create the whole world he says is necessary to make the kind of fantasy novel he would like. For the students at the Vegreville Composite High School, Walters presented some of his books and the personal stories from his immersive research. This covered his travels to and from the orphanage he founded in Africa, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, journeying through the desert, and life in Toronto. Also added to his colourful anecdotes, he told the students about the research he did by talking to staff and reading about former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau for a character in his book, “Voyageur,” which about a canoe trip. For this book, he received a personal note from Justin Trudeau, saying, “Thank you, for giving me one last canoe ride with my father.” His new book on tour right now,
“Elephant Secret,” is the story of a young girl and her father who own an elephant sanctuary. After a billionaire offers to solve all of their financial difficulties on one condition – that three of the female elephants be artificially inseminated, the sanctuary adheres to his bizarre request. When only one of the newborn elephant calves, and none of the mothers, survives, the girl is charged with taking care of the orphaned calf. But as the elephant grows, they soon realize that he is no ordinary elephant – he is a woolly mammoth. Eric Walters explained the scientific research he followed after having this story idea, which turned his book from science fiction to the chronicle of a possible future. Right from the start of his presentation, the students were engaged, laughing, and participating in the conversation. At A.L. Horton, the presentation was tailored for the younger children and included more sports stories, younger content, and children’s books.
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Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Friday, October 12, the Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) hosted Jay Bardyla, owner of the Happy Harbour Comics store in downtown Edmonton. The purpose of this visit was to show the students the value of literature and art, not only separately, but when combined in a format such as graphic novels. With Bardyla was graphic novelist Jeff Martin, who is best known for his books “Hockey Pocalypse,” and “Rodeoats.” Also with Bardyla was illustrator Perry Parker. Both of these artists had set up work tables with art supplies in the classroom while students browsed Bardyla’s display of comics and graphic novels, and were available throughout the day to answer questions about the process, tools, and other details from the artists’ perspective.
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Vegreville Rangers Nearly Tame the Tigers
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On October 12, the Vegreville Junior B Rangers’ attempt to tame the vicious Vermilion Tigers resulted in their highest score, and perhaps their most exciting game, of the season so far. The Rangers battled to keep the scores even at goals one (in the first period) and two (at the beginning of the second. The Tigers scored goal 3 with half of the second period left. Both teams fought to hold on to an offensive position until the end of the second, with a score of 4-3 in favour of the Tigers and 19-31 shots on goal. Goal 3 for the Rangers was scored with just over 25 seconds left in the second period when the team immediately got control of the puck in a faceoff next to the Tigers’ net and tipped it in. Coming off of that goal into the next – and last – period, the Rangers returned with restored grit. At the end of a powerplay with 14:45 minutes left in the game, they scored their fourth goal, which brought the game back to a tie. With 7:05 minutes left in the game, the Tigers regained their lead. This goal brought the game to
5-4 for the Vermilion Tigers. The Tigers ser their lead in store with another goal at only 3:27 minutes left for the Rangers to redeem the loss. With just less than a minute and a half on the clock, sticks, helmets, and gloves hit the ice as all of the players currently on the ice engaged in fisticuffs. The fighting – which would have resulted in most of the players sitting in the penalty box for the remainder in the game – instead resulted in one Ranger and two Tigers in the penalty box, and one goal removed from the Tigers on the scoreboard. Another small squabble broke out with ten seconds left between Rangers player #21 and Tigers #2. The final score was 5-4 for the Tigers, though was not a total loss for the Rangers. Friday’s game was their best yet, and in maintaining the tension throughout the game, and scoring their highest so far this season, the young team was able to build confidence and momentum for their game next weekend in Wainwright.
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Small Business Week Ottawa, Ontario - October 14, 2018 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking Small Business Week, which runs from October 14 to 20, 2018: “This week, we celebrate the backbone of Canada’s economy and the cornerstone of our communities – small businesses. “Small businesses provide the goods and services we all depend on and create millions of jobs across the country. At the heart of every small business is an entrepreneur who has worked tirelessly to transform imagination into reality. “Few people work harder than small business owners, and they deserve a government that also works for t hem. T he Government of Canada has taken several steps to create the right conditions for small and medium-sized businesses to succeed. We recently lowered the small business tax rate to 10 per cent, and we will lower it again next year to 9 per cent. Come 2019, small businesses in Canada will benefit from a combined
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federal-provincial-territorial average income tax rate of 12.2 per cent – the lowest in the G7. “Recent changes to Cabinet also place an even greater focus on supporting and growing small businesses, diversifying international trade, and eliminating trade barriers between provinces and territories. We know countless Canadian businesses depend on their ability to move goods quickly and efficiently, within our borders and beyond. “With women starting close to half of all new businesses in Canada, we also know women’s success is vital to growing our economy and creating new jobs. In Budget 2018,we introduced the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy to help more women start their own businesses, and provide women entrepreneurs with greater access to financing, talent, networks, export services and opportunities. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I invite all Canadians to celebrate our small business owners and entrepreneurs, and to recognize their hard work, determination, and ambition – and the invaluable role they play in Canada’s prosperity and success.”
Small business is big in Canada Did you know that small and medium-sized businesses contribute 41% of Canada’s gross domestic product? The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is the only bank dedicated exclusively to entrepreneurs. Celebrate entrepreneurship during BDC Small Business Week #BDCsbw and help fuel our country’s entrepreneurial spirit!
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Young Workers Could Alleviate Canada’s Labour Shortage, But They Need Help Schools and government must do more to connect employers and youth Milena Stanoeva Public Affairs – Canadian Federation for Independent Business
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While small businesses are facing record-high job vacancy rates and ongoing labour shortages in certain sectors, youth unemployment remains almost twice as high as the Canadian average. Many young people start their careers in small businesses, but more than half of employers say that high schools do not adequately prepare them for the jobs of today, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “There is a clear gap between what employers need and the skills our educational institutions emphasize,” said Corinne Pohlmann, CFIB’s senior vicepresident of national affairs. “Schools at the secondary and post-secondary level tend to be more focused on preparing youth for higher education instead of work. Too many young people enter the workforce without the critical soft skills employers look for, putting them at a serious disadvantage when they look for that foundational first job.” Colleges did better at preparing grads for employment, with 51 per cent of
employers saying they were very or somewhat satisfied, compared to only 37 per cent who were satisfied with how universities prepare their students for a career. CFIB’s report, Hire Education: Connecting youth and small businesses for the jobs of today, recommends that high schools and post-secondary institutions collaborate with the business community to help close the gap by revamping their curriculums to emphasize soft skills like workplace communication, problem solving and networking, and promoting careers in the trades. Connecting youth with the jobs of today The perception that careers in the skilled trades are less valuable than white collar work also contributes to the mismatch between the skills young people study and labour market needs. “Many of our country’s entrepreneurs and job creators are small business owners in the skilled trades,” added Emilie Hayes, CFIB’s policy analyst and co-author of the report. “We shouldn’t stigmatize those jobs and turn young people off from them. Our workforce today and in the future will need tradespeople as much as it needs tech workers and white collar professionals.” Small business owners are eager to hire young workers and willing to invest in training them, provided they have the right attitude and soft skills. However, hiring and training inexperienced workers
is more costly for employers than hiring experienced workers and that cost is going up due to payroll tax increases and minimum wage hikes. Governments and schools must create more work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, such as co-ops and internships, especially in sectors experiencing labour shortages. Governments can further improve the accessibility of WIL opportunities and encourage more small businesses to take on inexperienced workers by offsetting the cost of hiring through measures like co-op tax credits or a holiday on Employment Insurance premiums for young employees. “Helping young people transition into the workforce and connect with meaningful work is an investment in the future of our economy. Governments, schools, employers and young people all have a part to play,” concluded Pohlmann.
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Reflections of Red at Heritage House Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Heritage House is a home that always provides plenty of good meals and entertainment for its residents. On October 12, everyone was invited to a free comedy, Reflections of Red featuring Al Greenwood impersonates Red Skelton and a bounteous homemade Ukrainian supper at a low price where all proceeds will go to Vegreville Food Bank. There was also a free draw where people could win a weekend stay at Heritage Height’s Luxury Guest Suite with all meals included with the win. The evening started off with the optional supper which Donna Deal admitted was supreme and everyone at her table agreed with her. After supper, Al Greenwood appeared where he caused the living room to rain in laughter as he poured his jokes out.
Al Greenwood performs Freddy the Freeloader. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Some of these were when he asked his wife if she would like to go on a vacation, she said no, our marriage is like a vacation. No, she didn’t exactly say it that way, she said when she married him; it was her last resort. The last argument they had was his entire fault because when she asked what was on the television, he said “dust.” Greenwood continued to amuse the audience when he imitated various char-
acters to a tea. He performed short hilarious skits and imitated Clem Kadiddlehopper in various acts which included a veteran in a Remembrance Day parade, a grandfather playing baseball with his grandson, the hobo (Freddy the Freeloader) and more. Later, he took on a serious note when he read his poem of what he thinks O’Canada means. Greenwood’s version of the Guzzler Gin act was hilarious as he mimicked different expressions and acts. He started off by saying, ‘A person drives a little after dinner, drinks a little before and you won’t want to have dinner.’ He read, “The Prison Cell,” a story where the guard told him he had one hour of grace and the prisoner replied, ‘Okay pal, send her in.’ Greenwood later held up a sign, ‘Frog Parking Only-All Others Will be Toad’. Greenwood concluded by saying his purpose in life is to build and not to destroy, to be joyful and pass joy around. The audience issued a heartfelt applause after each of these acts. Dale Gilchrist from Bruce offered his Al Greenwood performs various acts from impression of the event where he said Al Red Skelton. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Greenwood performed the show so brilliantly. He gave all the right notes that brought back so many memories for Dale because Dale was a fan Red Skelton. Every Tuesday night, he would watch the show and he never missed one show. He saw all the shows over because he had them on tape. Dale felt Greenwood brings humanity back into comedy. This is a valuable trait to have as most comedians are missing this today. He performs good, clean, and heartfelt comedy. He does it with so much love! They call it Reflections of Red because he isn’t copying, he is reflecting on what Red Skelton did. Dale’s wife, Judy Bercik added that she thought the show was fantastic. The show was very funny which is good because everyone needs to laugh. She said Heritage House and Heritage Heights are very nice places. They toured Heritage Heights and they felt Heritage Heights was great and would be a wonderful place to live at. “When we are ready to leave our home, we are going to come here to live,” Dale and Judy said.
Many people attended the Reflections of Red show. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Travelogues at Sunshine Club Centre
Val Mohr shows slides and speaks about his trip to South Africa. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent For a donation of a person’s choice, people can now see and learn about the world once-a-month at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club Centre of Vegreville. The first presentation on October 9 was about South Africa. There was an introduction of the presenter for these travelogues, Val Mohr who lives in Fort Saskatchewan with his wife, Bernice. They have five children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Education Committee member, Anna Tomyn said Val is still involved in some farming. He worked at Sherritt Gordon Mines for 20 years where he supervised the traffic department. He was responsible for the first containers ever shipped out of Alberta. He then started a trucking company called VLR Carriers Ltd with two silent partners which he later sold after 23 years. Val and Bernice have spent 22 winters in Arizona. It was during his retirement that he started traveling the world and claims to have walked in 75 countries. At the age of 75, he purchased his first computer, took some lessons and wrote his first book. He has written three more books and he donates all the revenue from this books to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. All the donations from the evening also will go to Stollery Children’s Hospital. Val then spoke and showed slides and videos from his trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Val said he was in Christian Barnard Memorial Hospital half an hour after he got off the plane at Cape Town. This hospital is where the world’s first
Mr. Probert and Mr. Arndt Kiss a Pig
In back row (left-to-right) A.L. Horton School Terry Fox Walk Committee’s membersMs. Harris, Mrs. Buhler, Mrs. Mali, Mrs. Sawatzky, and Mrs. Kuhn. Seated in front row is Assistant Principal, Mr. Arndt and Principal, Mr. Probert. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Everyone knows A.L. Horton School’s Principal, Mr. Probert, and Assistant Principal, Mr. Arndt are good sports. This was proven when they agreed to kiss a pig if the students at A.L. Horton School surpassed their goal of $4000 for the Terry Fox Walk. A.L. Horton School raised $4836 from their school alone at the Five School Terry Fox Walk which was held on September 27. These professionals accomplished this dare to kiss a pig at the Post Terry Fox Walk Assembly which the entire school body attended on October 11 at A.L. Horton School’s gymnasium. The assembly kicked in with the Terry Fox Walk Committee Staff presenting a speech together. This committee is comprised of Grade Two teacher, Mrs. Kuhn, Grade One teacher, Mrs. Sawatzky, Grade Four teacher, Mrs. Buhler, and Grades Five teachers-Mrs.
Mali and Ms. Harris. “Terry Fox was proactive and persevered despite many obstacles such as losing his leg to cancer. He never gave up. We listen to Terry Fox’s message to help us understand and to inspire us to raise money for cancer research. Like Terry Fox, we couldn’t have done this just by ourselves; we used habit number six which is to energize each other and work together.” After this, Mrs. Kuhn presented Annika Sawatzky with a t-shirt from the Terry Fox Foundation on behalf of the school because Annika and her family worked really hard to raise the beautiful pig that Mr. Probert and Mr. Arndt were going to kiss. Greeted by a lot of cheering, students put lipstick on Probert and Arndt. Then Mr. Ben Sawatzky brought the pig into the school and Probert and Arndt each kissed the pig.
heart transplant was done. It turned out that he only had a pinched nerve from the plane ride there. Val said South Africa is a beautiful country. There is some of the nicest scenery in the world there. They left Cape Town and traveled to see Stellenbosch to view the Milnerton Lighthouse. They also saw Table Mountain, the highest peak in South Africa, toured Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, toured Cougar National Park, saw the Victoria Falls which is one of the nicest waterfalls in the world, and went on various cruises. Val mentioned that he couldn’t get over some of the areas that were so industrialized where they had mining at one time, coal mining, and nuclear power plants. They were treated well as tourists. The people were nice and friendly. Their accommadations and food were very good. Transportation and roads were good. Val was proud to say he shook hands with Miss. Universe at a game resort. You have to be careful in the jungles because hippos kill more people than lions do. Wealth is unbalanced. In the City of Josephburg, if you go to a poor area, there are a million people living in an area that is almost like a ghetto while if you go to another area, you see people living in big and beautiful homes. The weather was warm and sunny and Val was glad he traveled to South Africa and he would recommend the trip to others.
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Waste Reduction Week
Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator – Town of Vegreville “Mayor Time MacPhee, by and the consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim the week of October 15 – 21, 2018 as Waste Reduction Week. As a municipality, we are committed to conserv-
ing resources, protecting the environment and educating the community. If we can reduce the amount of waste that is produced in the first instance, we are conserving resources and limiting the need to reuse or recycle. Canadians produce more than 31 million tonnes of waste annually1, that’s 2.7kgs per person per day. In perspective, that’s the same
volume of waste being generated as piling up 31 million average family cars. Nearly 40% of this waste is generated at home with the remainder coming from commercial, industrial, construction and demolition sources. Of the waste we are generating, we are diverting less than 25%. What can you do? Start practicing the 3Rs in everyday life. Whether you are at home, at school or at work, think about how you can reduce, reuse or recycle your waste to turn it into a resource. All of us have an important role to play in reducing waste. Visit www.vegreville.com for all the waste reduction tips that you can do right here in Vegreville.
Living Well in the Autumn Years
SENIORS’ 6th ANNUAL
HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY Wednesday, Nov 7
9:00—3:30 (doors open 8:30) Vegreville Sunshine Club 4630—49 Street, Vegreville Tickets are $5 Ticket includes: Educational Speakers, Lunch & Snacks. 50/50 draw also available. Advance tickets only. Available until Nov 1st from VegMin Learning Society, Town of Vegreville FCSS and the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club Hosted by: VegMin Learning Society Vegreville Senior Citizens Sunshine Club Alberta Health Services—Health Promotion Town of Vegreville FCSS Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors: Elks // Royal Purple Knights of Columbus Vegreville Rotary Club Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion #139