Vegreville News Advertiser - October 19, 2022

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

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October 10

09:30 – Traffic enforcement in the are resulting in approximately 11 tickets being handed out for speeding, cell phone use, seatbelts and equipment violations.

October 11

04:30 – Report of suspicious persons. The homeowner indicated they saw two people in their yard in Vegreville who appeared to be hiding in a back yard shed. Upon yelling at them they left the premise.

12:30 - Report of a suspicious grass fire near 61 Ave. and 47 St. in Vegreville.

Members attended with fire who extinguished the fire quickly. Neighbourhood inquiries were done, and it was determined that an individual was involved. Members were able to locate the suspect and a confession was provided. Charges are pending.

16:30 – Traffic enforcement in the are by Traffic Services and Vegreville Members. Tickets included dangerous driving, driving without a license and speeding. Approximately five tickets were handed out.

October 12

09:00 – Report of a stolen bicycle from the backyard of a residence in Vegreville. The bike is described as a BMX style, steel gray in colour, green rim on the front and a blue rim on the back. Under investigation.

13:30 – Report of a neighbour dispute. Members attended and spoke to both parties with one indicating that the other had been causing a disturbance the night before while intoxicated. Members mediated the situation.

14:50 – Report of a suspicious truck near Mundare. The truck was on Hwy 16 and turned north onto RR 162. The truck had no license plate and was described as “a white truck.” Members conducted patrols which turned up negative.

October 13

03:30 - Report of a suspicious vehicle parked in an alley in a residential area in Vegreville. The vehicle was described as a “black truck.” There was a second report at 04:00, this time in Mundare about a “suspicious black truck” driving around. Members conducted patrols both times but were unable to locate the truck in question.

07:46 – Report of a truck that was stolen overnight from a residence in Mundare. The vehicle, described as a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, red in colour.

The vehicle was equipped with OnStar, but it was unable to be located using the service. The vehicle was entered into the RCMP database and the matter is under investigation.

11:00 – Report of a missing license plate which was found to be missing upon preparing the snowplow for the season. It was unknown when the plate went missing for sure and if it was stolen or simple fell off. The plate was entered into the RCMP database.

11:19 – Report of a suspicious person who paid for a purchase at a Vegreville business. The customer appeared to have a stack of bank cards that all looked similar. Members attended but the individual was gone. CCTV being reviewed.

11:30 – Report of a break and enter to a vacant rental house in Vegreville. It appeared that someone entered the premise and was possibly swatting, leaving items behind. Members attended, spoke with the property owner who repaired a broken door and preventative measures were discussed.

bicycle. A car struck a young cyclist in a crosswalk. Members attended along with emergency services. The cyclist was taken to the hospital for evaluation and fortunately the injuries, despite the severity of the incident, were minor. Tickets have been issued to the driver and the investigation into the matter is ongoing.

October 14

11:00 – While on patrol, members pulled over a vehicle driving too slowly on Hwy 16 westbound near Mundare. The driver had no ID and refused to provide additional information. The 39-yearold male was arrested and turned out to have an immigration warrant. They were remanded into custody.

19:30 – Report of a fire in progress in downtown Vegreville. Members attended with Fire to assist with traffic and crowd control. It was determined that the fire resulted from a stove being left on. The damage to the structure was minimal.

October 15

02:00 – 14:00 – Traffic enforcement resulting approximately 5 tickets.

21:00 – Report of an intoxicated male running on Highway 16A in his underwear. It was reported that he attempted to enter a house in the area. Members attended, located the male and arrested him for mischief and break and enter. The 23-year-old was taken to hospital for ongoing evaluation.

October 16

23:30 – One of three calls in Mundare related to an individual causing a disturbance inside the family home. Members attended each time and noted damage to the property however, no charges were sought by the family.

12:57 – Report of tools being stolen from a trailer on a job site near RR 155 and TWP 520 (NW of Vegreville). Members attended. The matter is under investigation.

14:45 – Call received to indicate that the caller recently was in the hospital and following this would be unable to care for their animals. Members advised the caller of the animal shelters in the area and that this was not a police matter.

15:00 – Members responded to a report of an assault at a business in Mundare. The owner was dealing with two individuals who appeared to be intoxicated when the female kicked the owner. Members attended and the subjects were identified. Under investigation.

15:30 – Report of a collision vehicle vs

During the week there were 81 calls for service made in total including: 0 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 1 animal strike, 2 wellbeing checks, 7 relationship violence, 8 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 12 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Trucks

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2018 Big Tex 30’ GN Trailer Manac Step Deck T/A Trombone Trailer

2000 Doepker Super B Flat Deck Trailers

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2012 Ford E250 Econolone Service Van 2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

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2009 GMC 19 Passenger School Bus

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Double Wide Modular Home Sold Offsite

Miscellaneous

Moving Sale For David Thome of Vegreville, AB, Lots of Next to New Tools, King Ind. 80 Gal Air Compressor, Rigid 12" Radial Arm Saw, Lathe, Large Selection of Household & Shop Tools, Plus Many Many Additional Items

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Belly-Button Focused

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

“The country is really belly-button focused, more than ever.” A statement that is not very profound, but one that seems to be becoming more common when others refer to Canada. It seem that what many have been saying for years is catching on around the globe. Canada talks a good game but that’s where it ends.

Now “belly-button” focused may not ring in your ear because that quote comes from a foreign national. Michel Miraillet, France’s new ambassador to Ottawa used that term when referring to Canada’s myopic view of the world and our inability to look beyond our borders. The term that would sound more familiar to us is “navel gazing.”

For anyone unfamiliar with the term, it actually has two meanings. Historically, it comes from Ancient Greece in reference to contemplation of one’s navel as an aid to meditation. It also has a connection to the practice of yoga and Hinduism and there are even statues sculpted depicting this practice. However, current use of the term really refers to self-absorbed pursuits or being so pre-occupied with yourself, (your belly-button) that everything else around you comes second.

But back to Mr. Miraillet. Why on earth would a French Ambassador refer to Canada in that way? Well, it’s quite simple. Miraillet is concerned that Canada has become too comfortable

with the U.S. as our neighbor, (and protector) and has neglected our military. He stated that Canada is less present on the world stage in military terms than it was 10 or 15 years ago which I suspect is less present than the 10 or 15 years before that.

The result of this neglect is not only being under equipped, but also understaffed. Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre has stated that all non-essential activities should be halted and there should be a focus on recruitment. With about 10,000 positions to fill, Canada doesn’t even have the personnel to operate our aging rusted, leaky equipment.

According to Prof. Walter Dorn of the Royal Military College, 30 years ago we were around our peak with 3,300 Canadians deployed in peacekeeping missions. The number this year… 54.

Our famous line of ‘punching above our weight’ doesn’t cut it anymore and hasn’t fooled our allies for years. The U.S. in particular has pointed out that Canada lags significantly in spending the NATO’s recommended two percent of GDP on military. Currently, Canada is ranked 24th of 29 countries, spending only 1.27 percent of our GDP on defence. It shows.

“You’re very French, you’re riding a first-class carriage with a third-class ticket…. If you want to remain in the first-class seat, you need to train and expand and to go somewhere,” Miraillet added in another colloquialism attempting to gently point out that Canada is essentially a freeloader. He went on to say that Canada seems consumed by internal political discussion especially over gender issues.

While we are staring at our navels, anyone who looks up for a moment is seeing increased activity by Russia and China in the north. In March of this year Gen. Wayne Eyre pointed out that Russia had re-opened previously abandoned Cold War era bases in its northern territory. There is also increased traffic from China, sending icebreakers into the Arctic and also declaring themselves a “near Arctic” state with plans to build the world’s largest icebreaker. It won’t be long before we detect Russian and Chinese submarines in northern Canadian waters.

In addition to the witty quips and outright shaming in relation to our military presence, we even have allies offering simply to help. General Sir Nick Carter, Britain’s chief of the defence staff stated recently that the United Kingdom would also like to “co-operate in terms of helping Canada do what Canada needs to do as an Arctic country.”

Now, if only our leaders could pull their gaze from their navels long enough to get something done. We cannot afford another five years of neglect to follow up the last 20 or 30 years. The world is not as warm and fuzzy as those in Ottawa seem to think it is, and platitudes don’t work in this arena. It’s far past time to put on your work boots and get something tangible done to improve our long neglected military.

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started in 1983 with its official grand opening on Dec. 14, 1984. It replaced a wooden elevator structure that had been operating since 1952.

“In the spring of 2022 the board of directors moved to commence with improvements to the plant that include the purchase and installation of a colour sorter and the replacement of the debearder, which is original to the current plant.

Slasynski pointed out that, “The colour sorter will give us one more tool for the cleaning of seed. It uses cameras to identify contaminants and weed seeds and removes them with a puff of air. We will be able to remove ergot, separate barley from

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The Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant

Plant Manager Jennifer Slasynski is excited about the changes and upgrades at the current facility that has

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New colour sorter. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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90 Years Ago – October 19, 1932

A number of Excise cases are being heard every week. Either the police are doing their preventive work very efficiently or else the moonshiners are getting very discreet about their clandestine trade, but the vigorous campaign being waged by the officers seems to be having a good effect.

A fire originating under the bake oven at Teare’s bakery broke out at 6 o’clock last Tuesday morning. Mr. Teare on coming to work was met with a cloud of smoke. He immediately ruined in the alarm. The fire brigade responded promptly and soon got the blaze under control. Much damage was done by smoke throughout the building and the walls in the corner where the over stood were badly burned. The building is owned by S. Butier who operates the general store next door. Insurance was carried and the adjuster arrived on Wednesday. The oven was practically destroyed and is now being built over and the repairs to the building will probably take some time yet. Had this fire not been discovered just when it was, it would likely have proven very serious as the buildings along the west side of the street are very close and many of them joined together.

75 Years Ago – October 22, 1947

The Vegreville Lions Club was organized here last week with a very satisfactory charter membership. Raymond B. Lawson was elected President; Stephen F. Prudy, first vice-president; Edmund (Bill) Morton, secretary-treasurer.

At the October meeting of the M.D. of Eagle hall rentals for the T.B. Clinic were set: $15.00 for Willingdon; $25.00 for Two Hills (T. Harmata); 1947 account only. These amounts were half the rental and the villages are to assume responsibility for the other half.

Hitch hikers who ride with Frank Patridge of Victoria, won’t save fare during the street car and bus strike. He rigged up a collection box in his car marked “Community Chest”, and all riders are asked to contribute.

Defence Minister, Hon. Brooke Claxton disclosed here that there has been a long delay in getting delivery of the 85 Vampire jet fighters ordered from Britain. He said the planes should have been delivered last April but have not yet arrived. They are mark three Vampires, with mark two Goblin jet engines.

50 Years Ago – October 19, 1972

Vegreville MLA John Batiuk, in a visit to the office of the Vegreville Observer, has replied to the concern expressed over the condition of Highway 16 west of Vegreville. Mr. Batiuk has received assurance from the Minister that the upgrading program is one of the top priorities of the Department and work is expected to commence as early as spring of 1973.

Hobe Horton, Don Springings and Greg Horon, who recently passed and kicked their way into the Canadian Amateur Football Association regional finals in football fundamentals to be held in Edmonton at Clarke Stadium. This play-off is being sponsored by A.G. Spalding and Bros. of Canada Ltd. And was run locally by the Vegreville Recreation Board in co-operation with the Physical Education teachers from A.L. Horon Jr. High, Vegreville Composite, St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s.

Increases of 30 cents, 10 cents and nine cents per bushel on initial payments for wheat, oats and barley were announced today by The Honorable Otto Lang, Minister Responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board.

The happy winner of the Vegreville Kinsmen Club Car Award at the Vegreville Fair last summer was Miss Gloria Lucyk of Hilliard. Ted Shavchook, car award chairperson, and Nick Yakimyshyn the Chrysler dealer in Vegreville made the presentation.

25 Years Ago – October 20, 1997

An agreement between the Town of Vegreville and the Vegreville Agricultural Society has paved the way for the town’s skateboarders. The society will lease a 50 by 50 foot area immediately south of the Rec Centre in exchange for grading and filling the society’s chuckwagon area.

Preliminary plans are underway to develop a unique agricultural interpretive centre in Vegreville. Dan Beaudette, president of the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce, announced the proposed project at the Chamber’s general meeting. Beaudette said a steering committee has been struck.

A local group is hoping to bring some rough and tumble rodeo action back to Vegreville for the first time in over a decade. Gordon Reithmayer, chairman of the fledging Vegreville Rodeo Club, says plans are underway to bring a two-day Lakeland Rodeo Association sanctioned event to the Rec Centre in April. Vegreville last held a rodeo in 1985.

People should not take their health for granted, says the manager of the Vegreville Long Term Care Centre. “There is no type of age requirement to be in a long term care facility,” said Donna Miller. “It’s important to value our health every day because it can be gone instantly.”

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Remembering the Cuban Missile Crisis 60 Years Later

Pat Murphy Troy Media Columnist

I was a first-year university student in Dublin, Ireland, during the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. But I don’t remember it as a time of great angst or agitation.

True, the crisis dominated the news and there were certainly people who genuinely feared that nuclear Armageddon was on the doorstep. However, the daily life of the broad society went on as usual, and university activities were consumed with the normal business of attending lectures, grappling with essay assignments and attending the weekend student dance.

What explains the apparent stoicism?

It was, of course, an era without social media, so the ability to generate mass emotion was far more constrained than it is today. And we were still several years away from the culture of student demonstrations as a regular feature of university life.

But there was more to it than that.

In Ireland, John F. Kennedy was close to being a secular saint. People generally took great pride in the fact that an Irish-American Catholic had ascended to the U.S. presidency. And the combination of Kennedy’s youth, style and charisma compounded the admiration. He was a romantic hero who could do no wrong.

Consequently, Kennedy’s decision to confront the Soviets over missiles in Cuba must be justified. It was no time for queasiness or secondguessing.

Conventional wisdom had also adopted

the view that appeasement was a bad thing. If Neville Chamberlain had resisted Adolf Hitler in Munich in 1938, perhaps the grotesque carnage of the Second World War would’ve been avoided.

Dictators should never be allowed to have their way.

And Kennedy had come to power as a man who’d stand up to the Soviets and their leader Nikita Khrushchev. In geopolitical parlance, he was a Cold Warrior. Unfortunately, he didn’t make a good first impression.

Shortly after he took office, there was the fiasco of the April 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, the failed American-sponsored attempt to overthrow Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. This was followed a couple of months later by the unfortunate summit conference in Vienna where, as Kennedy privately complained, he was treated “like a little boy.”

From these events, Khrushchev formed an unflattering opinion. Kennedy was, in his assessment, “Too intelligent and too weak.”

Emboldened by this impression, the Soviet leader set about solving two problems.

One problem was protecting his ally Castro from any further American overthrow attempts. And the other was rectifying the nuclear imbalance.

To quote historian Rodric Braithwaite: “The Americans had over 1,500 nuclear bombers, and a ring of bases surrounding the Soviet Union from which they could hit Moscow. The Russians only had 150 long-range bombers, a few clumsy long-range missiles and nothing that could reliably hit Washington.”

Khrushchev’s solution was conceptually simple.

He’d secretly send nuclear missiles and bombers to

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Fun Fire Education at VFD Open House

trying to call you and they are terrified.

Right now, kids know more about fire prevention than adults do because we push it on the kids. I guarantee if you were going to ask some parents about how to make an escape plan, the kids can tell their parents how to do it. We are making them ambassadors to fire prevention.

Some of the activities and freebies we had for this open house were fire prevention brochures, colouring books and crayons, stickers, supervised tours of the fire trucks and equipment, Sparky the Fire Dog greeting the kids as well as coffee and donuts,” Jardine explained.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Vegreville Fire Department (VFD) put out the welcome mat for members of the public on October 12.

VFD Captain Chris Jardine said they hold the Open House in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week that runs from October 9 to 15. “This is our annual Fire Prevention Open House that all Fire Departments in North America do. We made this celebration a fun event by having all the fire trucks here. The kids love it! They always have. Fire departments’ vehicles are very visual. If you ever seen fire trucks at city centres, the trucks are washed outside because when people drive by, they see it. So, when people see the apparatus or they see the gear, it is fun for the kids and if they happen to be in a real life situation where they need the fire department, they aren’t scared. Nothing is scarier than being in a house and someone is

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Children of all ages participate in the activities.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Children of all ages participate in the activities.

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Executive Director of Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) Dee Palichuk has retired after working for CALS and helping children and families in Vegreville and Area for 25 years.

Palichuk started working for CALS when it was established in 1997.

When asked what initially made her want to work for CALS, Palichuk replied, “They were a start-up organization so I had an opportunity to influence the direction and growth of the organization. It is my passion to work with children and families and provide them with the opportunities and resources that are available for their own personal growth and to help their children grow and support them on their journey as they grow and reach their potential.

Some of changes and advancements that happened over the years I worked for CALS were we started with helping children from three to five years of age and we expanded it to birth to six years. As well, we started off just with the Head Start program and we moved to build a Breakfast Club where we were feeding elementary aged children. Then we brought in Family Literacy, we brought in summer programming and we brought in for a period of a few years a spring day camp where we provided an opportunity for children and families to participate in activities during spring break. We also expanded our main program of a family literacy LANE program for ages six to 12 for a couple of years before COVID-19 happened.

The community’s greatest assets over the years for CALS were their willingness and resourcefulness to work together as organizations. There were lots of partnerships.”

Palichuk mentioned that she really enjoyed working for

CALS. “I have said forever that I have the greatest team of staff that worked there. I had wonderful direction from our board; we had flexibility. I loved our families with children we worked with.

I also had a wonderful opportunity to participate in other organizations. I was on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers and Big Sisters Vegreville, I was on the Early Childhood Coalition, I volunteered and was on the Board for Vegreville Food Bank, I was on the Board of Directors for VegMin, and I was on the Board of Directors for VALID. My organization also gave me the opportunity to see what other organizations within the community needed in the way of support and how to be a part of that.

Now I am retired I would love to still be a part of CALS by volunteering. I am not sure what direction I will go yet. It is an amazing organization; I think it is very unique for the commu-

nity of Vegreville and I think that the community is very fortunate to have an organization like this that supports children and families,” Palichuk said.

New Executive Director for CALS, Jennifer Dixon, said the creation of CALS came about after community organizations came together to look for service gaps in the community. As a result of this community collaboration, it was determined that there was a need for programming for children who were experiencing developmental delays/difficulties and/or socioeconomic disadvantages.

Dee Palichuk is a strong leader who sees the best in people while providing opportunities and second chances for those she works with. “She was a fierce advocate for the families CALS serves and provided support and tools for success.

Dee has volunteered with many organizations over the past 25 years and has left a long-lasting impact on everyone she has worked with and volunteered with. Dee’s dedication was unparalleled and has a left a lasting impression on her staff, boards and everyone who was lucky enough to work with her. We cannot thank Dee enough for her service, guidance, and fierce loyalty over the years.

The CALS staff and CALS Board Members invite our community to join us in wishing Dee all the best in her retirement.”

What an Impact Dee Palichuk Made for CALS 1. Dee Palichuk. (Jennifer Dixon/Submitted Photo)

there were curves. I just threw it out of the hole and I didn’t think about it until the next day. Then I was trying to figure out what it was at first and I put it into my car for a few months. I showed it to a few people and they thought it was a tusk and I went from there. A paleontologist at the University of Alberta verified right away that it was a prehistoric mammoth tusk but they don’t know exactly how old it is,” Jarrod said.

As to what he thought about the rare discovery, he said, “I was blown away! It is unbelievable to know I could be living on land that ancient mammoth roamed. It is authentic but I am happy I found it. It’s been a good ride so far.

I have a 14-year-old son and his friends at school keep talking to him about it. He gets quite a bit of attention for this.

I now have the tusk stored in a safe place. I have no idea what I will do with it. I was talking with some people and trying to get an idea of what to do. I never went through this before so I don’t know what the steps are as to what to do with it. We are going to use some radar equipment to take a look and see if there is anything else unique on the land. There should be because that mammoth tusk was over here,” Jarrod added.

Employment

The County of Minburn has a population of 3,188 and is located in east-central Alberta in the parkland area east of Edmonton with the Administration office located in Vegreville, Alberta. The County covers an area of approximately 55 miles (88 km) east to west and 30 miles (48 km) north to south, encompassing 41 townships. The County is encompassed by rich farmland, small friendly communities, bountiful wildlife, beautiful scenery with many miles of county roads.

The current County Chief Administrative Officer position is vacant. Council is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable person to be part of the County team as Chief Administrative Officer.

The successful candidate will have:

● Experience in relevant areas of municipal administration.

● Post-secondary education – preferably a Society of Local Government Managers (CLGM) designation and National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) Diploma.

● Minimum of 5 years in a senior municipal government position or equivalent experience.

● Strong working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and other relevant legislation.

● A successful track record with supervision of administration.

● Knowledge and input into Budgets, Strategic Planning, Infrastructure and Transportation, Environment, Agriculture, Resource Industry, Health and Safety, and Policy Development/Implementation.

● A proven ability to liaise effectively with Council, staff, other elected officials, residents, developers, community groups and other levels of government.

● Exceptional personnel and human resources skills to manage and maintain an efficient workplace with excellent customer service.

The County of Minburn offers a competitive salary and participates in an excellent benefits/pension plan.

Interested applicants are invited to submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022 their resume, cover letter and references electronically in confidence to pvincent@minburncounty.ab.ca or by mail marked "Personal and Confidential" to:

Pat Vincent CLGM Interim CAO County of Minburn No. 27 Box 550 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6

The County of Minburn thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted for further information.

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The prehistoric mammoth tusk up close. (Photo Courtesy: LakelandTODAY.ca)

Photos of Jarrod Cardinal’s land where the prehistoric mammoth tusk was dug up. (Lyle G. Cardinal/Submitted Photos)

Rotary Club of Vegreville Helping to Eradicate Polio

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Members of the Vegreville Rotary Club are helping to eradicate Polio. On Oct. 4 the Rotary Club of Vegreville held a hot dog sale at the Rendevous Park to raise awareness and funds in recognition of World Polio Day that is held annually on Oct. 24.

“From donations, and the generous food donation from Vegreville Co-op, we were able to raise $700 which is going directly to Rotary Polio Plus to help eradicate polio,” stated Ann Waters.

Currently, there are only two countries in the world that still have polio, Afghanistan and Pakistan. That’s in large part due to Rotary International that launched a global effort to vaccinate children against Polio in 1985. There were around 350,000 cases of polio worldwide in 1988, however, this figure has since dropped to only 37 confirmed cases in 2016.

Waters said, “The Rotary Club of Vegreville was established May 1951. We have

PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE AND PENALTIES TAXPAYERS

Ratepayers are reminded that property taxes must be paid in full by October 31st, 2022. Any outstanding amounts not paid by this date will be assessed a penalty of 12% on November 1, 2022.

Ratepayers are reminded that an additional penalty of 5% will be charged on February 1, 2023 on all taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2023.

Payments can be made via online banking, Interac E-Transfer sent to payments@minburncounty.ab.ca, by mail, credit card via the County website, or in person at our Administration Office at: 4909-50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta.

been contributing to Polio Plus since its inception in 1985. Rotary’s most ambitious undertaking, announced in 1985, is the PolioPlus program, a massive campaign to eradicate polio by the year 2005. Conducted with the cooperation of national governments and intergovernmental agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), PolioPlus is a paradigm for public/ private sector collaboration in the fight against disease.

PolioPlus helps support national and regional polio eradication programs by providing vaccine, surveillance support and social mobilization. By the year 2005 -- the target date for certification of a polio-free world -- Rotarian contributions to the global polio eradication effort will reach a half billion US dollars.”

Polio, (poliomyelitis) primarily affects children under the age of five. One in 200 infections results in permanent paralysis and when their respiratory muscles become immobilized, 5 percent to 10 percent of paralyzed people die.

According to Rotary International, “Members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.”

Rotary, a global service organization with over 1.4 million members. Rotary began with the vision of Paul Harris, a Chicago based lawyer, who formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on Feb. 23, 1905. His goal was so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful lifelong friendships. Over time reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service.

Tenders

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on or before 12:00 noon, November 9th, 2022, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust 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 not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

The successful tenderer will be obligated to complete the purchase on or before December 14th, 2022. The 5% deposit shall constitute a deposit towards the purchase price. Taxes will be adjusted on closing date. There will be no other adjustments. Should the successful tenderer fail to complete the transaction by the closing date, their deposit will be forfeited.

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the property, please contact Lenard Kiziak at 780-658-3741.

Vegreville Rotarians volunteering at the hot dog sale.

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3 Sustainability Tips for Small Businesses

Small businesses are more conscious than ever about how their actions impact the environment. This Small Business Week — October 16 to 22, 2022 — is the perfect opportunity to make lasting and sustainable changes to your business. Here are three tips.

1. Offer remote positions. Allowing your employees to work from home means fewer cars on the road, resulting in less carbon dioxide being emitted into the air. If your employees must work in person, give them an incentive to ride their bikes, walk or take public transportation.

2. Go digital. If possible, make your business paperless. For instance, cloudcomputing software, like Google Apps, allows employees to share and access

information anywhere. This access helps reduce waste and you don’t have to spend money on paper and related items like printers, copiers, ink cartridges and filing cabinets.

3. Do business with green businesses. Whenever possible, source goods and services that are sustainably produced and supplied. For example, work towards simplifying your supply chain by working with local, like-minded companies. Carbon-neutral vendors exist across every industry — you just have to look.

Canadian consumers are increasingly inclined to support businesses that do their part for the environment. Therefore, becoming more sustainable can help you boost your brand and increase your profits.

Two Hills & Area Economic Development Committee

Salute to Small Business

Two Hills & Area EDC is currently working on a comprehensive business directory. Covering all existing businesses in the Town and County of Two Hills including all areas within the County of Two Hills. Two Hills Economic Development acknowledges the important role that small businesses play in the economic upliftment of the region.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Manager of Community Engagement and Economic Development for the Town of Vegreville Jamieson Brown said it is a tight labour market out there in terms of not necessarily attracting but retaining employees. “This is not just an issue affecting Vegreville and area businesses; it is affecting businesses across the country and really across the continent.

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that is becoming very common. It does help in trying to retain those employees.

One of the things I would recommend and some of the experts are recommending is to try to get a little bit creative. Not every job allows the opportunity to offer some sort of hybrid work schedule. But that is something we are seeing a lot of employers starting to offer.

During COVID-19 a lot of people were used to working from home so if that is an option, maybe you as an employer could offer one week working in the office and one week working from home or you split the week off where the employee works two days from home and three days in the office or vice versa. Something like

In terms of retention, obviously an employer can only offer so much money. Those are always going to be challenges. It is difficult to match what other businesses and other communities are offering in terms of hourly wages. So, it is good to ask yourself if you have a benefit program, are you offering a place of employment that the employee feels that they can move up.

Those are some of the other perks that we are starting to see employers try to implement. They are trying to change the culture of their organization where they tell the employee that they may be starting here as an employee but we are going to work diligently to try to train you to see you move up throughout the organization and offer that as an incentive.

Let’s say benefits just aren’t an option for that one employer; knowing there is an opportunity to move up in that organization can help employers keep employee too. You have to integrate into the employee’s mindset that they are not just working for today, they are working for tomorrow and then in six months to a year they will be able to move up. It is important for the employer to chart that career path and let the employee know that you may be starting here but with the proper training and working together, there is room to grow within this company.

There is good and bad in any job; that is life. I don’t think I ever meet anyone who hasn’t ever told me that they never had a bad day at work. That is going to happen. But it is a lot easier to deal with the bad if you feel your employer cares about you and at the very least cares about your personal success within the company,” Brown said.

Should Your Small Business Embrace Alternative Payment Methods?

The world is becoming increasingly digital, and so is payment processing. Here’s what you should know about alternative payment methods (APMs) for small businesses.

Definition

An APM is any form of payment that isn’t made using cash or a major credit card. Examples include cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, electronic wallets like PayPal and mobile wallets like Apple Pay.

Benefits

APMs can provide your business with a significant advantage over the competition. Here are three reasons to diversify your payment options.

• Boost efficiency and sales. With APMs, customers don’t have to input all their information for each purchase. This simplifies the checkout process and may result in more sales.

• Increase customer confidence.

Offering APMs ensures your customers can pay in ways that are convenient for them. This will help them feel at ease and demonstrate your commitment to providing exceptional service.

• Save on expenses. APMs don’t incur large transaction fees like credit cards. Therefore, you’ll save money when customers use them to make their purchases.

APMs can benefit your small business and help you grow your local, national and global customer base.

Jamieson Brown. (Town of Vegreville/Submitted Photo)

Women in Business: The Benefits of Joining a Professional Network

Are you inspired by the bold and determined businesswomen in your area? In addition to uplifting the local economy, they act as role models for young girls who are thinking about their professional futures. Here are a few reasons why joining a professional business network can help women propel their careers forward.

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Women entering the business world face many obstacles and challenges. For example, they must wear many hats and tackle unfamiliar tasks like writing a business plan, applying for financing, acquiring certifications and so much more.

Fortunately, businesswomen’s net¬works offer services such as conferences, training seminars and oneon-one mentoring to help women start their own business or take their business to the next level — and build their confidence along the way.

Rewarding encounters

Being a member of a businesswomen’s network lets you meet new people from various backgrounds. Virtual and face-to-face networking events bring together women who have similar interests and who might never have met otherwise. These exchanges often lead to fruitful collaborations and long-term partnerships.

Finally, businesswomen’s networks are a way to combat isolation, pass on knowledge, obtain support and build friendships. Are you a businesswoman or thinking of becoming one? Whatever your career plans, joining a professional network will help you achieve your goals.

BDC Small Business Week Celebrates Canadian Entrepreneurs

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BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for 43 years. Every year, close to 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate together.

This year Small Business Week runs from Oct. 16-22. BDC hosts a number of events. According to BDC, more than 1.2 million small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Small and medium sized businesses contribute 54 percent of Canada’s gross domestic product.

• 98 percent of businesses have less than 100 employees

• 88 percent of private sector jobs are in an SME

• 8,413 new businesses per year on average between 2014 and 2018

• One-third are lead or co-lead by women who now account for 27 percent of all entrepreneurs in Canada

• Men are 2.3 times more likely to start businesses than women

• 25 to 44-year-olds have the greatest tendency to form new business

The top three industries with the most SME’s are:

1. Professional, scientific and technical services. (Sector employs 1.05 million people.)

2. Construction – Employs 1.06 million people

3. Retail trade – Employs 1.95 million people

Tofield Historical Society Recognized for Heritage Preservation Efforts

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Tofield Historical Society, (THS) was 1 of 11 recipients of the 2022 Heritage Award. The biennial award honours the contributions of individuals, organizations, businesses, Indigenous communities and municipalities actively engaged in heritage conservation and awareness.

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Alberta’s Minister of Culture Ron Orr stated, “The history of Alberta is both fascinating and inspiring. I’m proud to honour the people and organizations who work so passionately and diligently to preserve our heritage for future generations. Their dedication will help ensure that our stories continue to be told and remembered for years to come.”

THS Volunteer Curator Lorraine McNeely expressed her gratitude to the Tofield Agricultural Society, (TAS) for nominating them for the award.

McNeely said, “The THS was established in 1961 and all members and positions are held by volunteers. Countless hours are spent by these volunteers in maintaining the Tofield Museum.

Thanks to a grant offered by the Federal Government, the THS is able to keep the museum open five days a week from

late June until the end of August.

McNeely, speaking on behalf of the THS, also wanted to acknowledge the Town of Tofield, Beaver County and the businesses and individuals who have supported the museum.

TAS President Dave Berrecloth extended congratulations to the THS on receiving the Heritage Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Berrecloth said, “The Historical Society and its volunteers continue to provide collective history of Tofield and surrounding area within its walls of the Museum, but also play a bigger

part of the community.

The Society was involved in the publication of the Tales of Tofield which was published in 1969, and a second book Tales of Tofield Two, in 2009. The Historical Society and the volunteer’s that gave their time on both books was an incredible accomplishment for all to enjoy.

The Society also annually opens its doors for the Canada Day celebrations, School tours and many other events with special displays and recognizing historical milestones. The Tofield Agricultural Society thanks them for continuing to be a champion in the protection, preservation, and promotion of our Alberta Heritage.”

A total of 81 awards have been presented to recipients from across the province since the program was reintroduced in 2005. Recipients can be individuals or organizations and nominated in the categories of outstanding achievement, heritage conservation and heritage awareness.

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From L-R: Camrose Constituency MLA Jackie Lovely, THS Volunteer Curator Lorraine McNeely, Alberta Culture Minister Ron Orr, THS President Pat Nolan and Past President Mary Taylor. (Vanita Eglauer/Submitted Photo)

Right: Grandma’s kitchen display. (Lorraine McNeely/Submitted Photo)

Holden Post Office Hosts Charity Pie Social

with funds raised.

In the fall each year Canada Post offices throughout Canada hold fundraising events to raise money for this Foundation. The money raised in each province stays in that province and gets divided amongst those who deal with children and youth that apply for these funds in the spring.

Since 2012 Holden post office has been doing an annual raffle draw fundraiser for this Foundation which runs in junction with the Foundation campaign dates of September 19 to October 23 and we added in the one-day annual pie social back in 2016. The pie social had to be shut down because of Covid, but we still ran the raffle draw these last two years.”

She added that, “Canada Post also sells booklets of

The Holden Post Office held it’s annual Autumn Pie Social. Post Master Lynn Laskoski said many residents came out turned out to enjoy the afternoon social event and support the Canada Post Community Foundation for Children.

“We had 40 pies donated this year and the fundraiser raised just over $600 and we had approximately 80 attendees.”

Laskoski said local area residents look forward to this annual fundraiser and is very appreciative of the support of local businesses, organizations, individuals as well as the Holden Rural Academy for donating or helping out in one way or another.

Laskoski expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended the event and for those who supported the food drive donations. “Food drive donations can still be dropped off at the post office now until Christmas. Our raffle tickets are available to purchase still up to October 23 with the draw happening then.”

Laskoski said the Foundation is a registered charity that runs at arms length from Canada Post. “A real difference in the lives of children and youth in communities across Canada are made by helping local organizations, registered charities and schools

Community Foundation stamps during this campaign time and a dollar from every book of stamps goes directly to the Foundation…All funds raised at retail locations during this campaign are given back to children’s organizations in that same province they are raised in.

The Foundation has granted 12.3 million to more than 1,100 community projects nationwide since 2012.”

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From L-R: Dwayne Pope, Bernie Marko, Melissa Olson and Lynn Laskoski. Social (Holden Post Office/Submitted Photo)

Local residents enjoying the pie social. (Holden Post Office/Submitted Photo)

Mannville Firefighters Host Fire Prevention Week Pancake Breakfast

“I’m interested in the medical field and thought this would give me a good feel for it.” She’s attended a couple of training nights and is looking forward to going out on calls in the future. One of the other reasons Brook joined the department is because she wanted to serve the community. “I really like events like this and getting to know people,” said Brook. She has also spoken to some of her classmates about joining the department. The Grade 11 student is setting her sights on nursing. She is planning on attaining her nursing degree and perhaps become a pediatrician. Brook said she loves chil-

dren and thinks it would be great to work at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Around 145 people attended the annual pancake breakfast at the Mannville fire hall on Oct. 15.

Captain Dean Gadke said the pancake breakfast is a long held tradition and is always held during Fire Prevention Week.

For many years all proceeds from the pancake breakfast go to Muscular Dystrophy. This year they were able to raise $1200.

Helping serve up breakfast was Brook Perron, who joined the fire department a month ago. Brook said her dad Allan Drinkwater has been on the fire department for “quite a while” and she felt it would be a good opportunity for her.

Don Speck said he became a firefighter in 1988. “We’re coming up on 35 years.” Don said he has always wanted to help people in need. “The way I look at it was if that was my family out there I’d want someone to help them.”

He first started with the Hines Creek Fire Department, and spent three months as acting fire chief. After that he served as fire chief of the Worsley Fire Department before moving to the Mannville area in 2009.

Don said he’s met a wide variety of people and built friendships throughout the years. He’s enjoyed all of the time he’s spent serving as a firefighter.

wheat and vice versa, wild oats from oats, etc.”

The purpose of a seed cleaning plant, explained Slasynski, is to remove weed seeds and impurities from cereal and pulse crops, in compliance with the Weed Control Act.

“Last cleaning season, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, we cleaned 560,000 bushels of cereal grain and pulse crops combined. We are able to clean 350-400 bushels per hour, depending on the commodity and the impurities present. There is incoming storage for 7,000 bushels. Clean storage is 16,000 bushels, and 3,700 bushels of storage for screenings. Our plant also utilizes pulse ladders in our bins to minimize the splitting of those crops.”

Further improvements are also being discussed, although a final decision has not been made as of this time. Financing for the improvements was provided by the County of Minburn.

The Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd. is a cooperative, with membership in the co-op being a requirement for service. Shares are $25 each. The cooperative’s annual general meeting will be held in the coming weeks and Slasynski is looking forward to it. She began work at the plant in September of 2021 and was promoted to manager in December of that year. Joel Kaechele serves as Plant Operator.

Slasynski and Kaechele are enthusiastic about the changes and looking forward to serving current and future members in the months and years ahead.

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Cadet Brook Perron outfits her younger brother Liam in bunker gear. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Plant Manager Jennifer Slasynski. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Plant Operator Joel Kaechele and Plant Manager Jennifer Slasynski. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Firefighter Sven Hebbard with a stack of steaming pancakes along with his team members at the ready. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Sabrina Perron holds son Liam beside husband Allan Drinkwater holding baby Navy with daughter Brook. In front are Leni, Jaycee and Emma. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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Ryley Pool and Wellness Centre has been a pillar of the community since the seventies and continues to play an important role in the health and wellbeing of many local residents.

Owned and operated by the Beaver Heritage and Agricultural Society, (BHAS) the swimming pool has been offering lifesaving skills since it opened in 1976. One of the ways BHAS has managed to remain viable in recent years has been through its annual Fuel the Pool fundraiser which helps to offset operating expenses at the facility.

This year’s fundraiser was another success, for which BHAS Secretary Lonnie Lauber is very grateful. After expenses he estimates that they will have raised roughly $65,000 following the harvesting of this year’s canola crop on Oct. 1. It took just under two hours for seven com-

bines to harvest the canola that was grown on a 170 acre parcel of land near the Village of Ryley.

“We were pretty pleased with the yield,” said Lauber, averaging 35 bushels to the acre.

Lauber said Claystone Waste donated the parcel of land for BHAS to grow their annual crop seven or eight years ago. They contract the services of a local farmer to prepare, seed, spray and swath the crop. When it comes to combing the crop, between six and 10 volunteers, assist with that.

Lauber said it has always been a struggle to make sure operating expenses are covered at the swimming pool. While there are grants available for upgrades, Lauber said there aren’t any grants for operating expenses.

“All recreation facilities need financial assistance to cover operating costs from other levels of government,” noted Lauber.

Fortunately, the swimming pool is well utilized and they are able to stay open for most of year, only closing for a short period of time during Christmas holidays and for annual maintenance.

There are only a handful of indoor pools in Alberta and Lauber is pleased that they are able to keep it viable for people of all ages to enjoy. Unlike other recreational sports, Lauber said swimming is a life skill and of value to everyone.

“The pool opened when I was in Grade 4,” said Lauber. At that time, “It was a very thrilling experience to be able to enjoy that.” He has fond memories of taking swimming lessons at the pool and said schools in the area continue to play a large part in programming at the facility.

As well, it provides opportunities for employment for local youth. Lauber said it’s a great introduction into

Maze of Fall Attractions

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Around 4,700 people attended Vegreville Corn Maze which was offered every weekend from September 10 to October 16 at Vegreville Regional Museum grounds.

Each weekend presented a different theme which included: Sound the Alarm, Scarecrow Stroll, It’s Fall, Y’all, Harvest Happenings, Pick of the Patch and Field of Screams.

Tourism, Recreation and Culture Coordinator Anya Langkow said the Vegreville Corn Maze was formed as an initiative from the Vegreville Tourism Advisory Board and part of the board’s objective is to provide advice, guidance and recommendations in areas that will benefit the tourism’s prosperity of the town and the county. “So, this was an opportunity to heighten our region’s profile as a tourism destination and offering an overall strengthened visitors’ experi-

ence in the community. Then additionally, the timing of it started in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and it was also an opportunity to boost community spirit and give our locals a safe alternative activity to do and also offer some fantastic fundraising opportunities to our local non-profit organizations.

The visitors’ response to the corn maze was amazing. Constantly what we heard was people felt very welcomed in Vegreville, they felt it was such a fun, safe and friendly atmosphere, and it was an affordable price for all the activities that were included with it.

The furthest people came from were from California and Toronto. Constantly, we get a ton of people from Edmonton and a lot of people from north and east of Vegreville.

It was just really special to see everyone enjoying themselves. Most of all I am grateful for all the help everyone offered.”

the work world and gives youth skills they can utilize in future years.

Volunteer efforts will continue to ‘Fuel the Pool’ and Lauber is hopeful they will be able to continue to provide the varied programs and services to area residents for many years to come.

Fuel the Pool volunteers. (Gradient Imaging/Submitted Photo)

People participating in the activities at the Sound the Alarm themed weekend.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Shannon Stubbs Appointed Opposition Shadow Minister for Natural Resources

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Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland, was appointed by the new Conservative and Official Opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources.

“Thank you to our new Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, for your trust and the opportunity to serve as Shadow Minister for Natural Resources. The diverse and multi-faceted natural resourc es sector is a core pillar of the Canadian economy, and I look forward to continuing to champion the workers and communities who are its lifeblood.

standards or track record. The conse quences of Liberal policies give money and leverage to brutal dictatorships by killing billions of dollars worth of LNG and pipeline infrastructure projects in Canada. The growth and export of Canadian oil and gas puts money into clean tech and green innovation, but the Liberals actually push global pollution up, and businesses out, leaving Canada with out self sufficiency, and unable to support Eu ropean allies who are in desperate need of more energy.

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Canada’s wealth of energy, mineral, and forestry development and expertise is cen tral to our country’s future and bestows Canada a unique role in the world on energy security as an environmentally responsible, democratic, and transparent producer. I also look forward to working closely with my colleague from Quebec, MP Gérard Deltell, in his new role as Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change.

Conservatives will advocate to make both traditional and new energy options more affordable and accessible by remov ing gatekeepers, and by bringing costs and red tape down, and project approvals up, with the aim to ensure production, trans portation, and export infrastructure can actually get built. While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes energy more expen sive for Canadians, and helps other coun tries by driving money, jobs and busi nesses away, Conservatives will put Canadian natural resources first, and bring money, jobs, and businesses home.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has no problem with traditional sources of energy – everywhere other than Canada, and especially under despotic regimes with nowhere near Canada’s environmental

Stalled or abandoned projects in oil and gas, nuclear, mineral development, and forestry are the result of NDP-Liberal anti energy, anti private sector legislation and policies. The natural resources sector can sustain hundreds of thousands of jobs, contribute billions towards the Canadian economy and all three levels of govern ment, and drives the majority of private sector investment in clean and alternative technologies, but the federal government must get out of the way. In May 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal ruled that the wide ranging, damaging Bill C-69 was unconstitutional, but the federal gov ernment refuses to eliminate it, even when all provinces are united in opposition to it and are appealing in the Supreme Court.

I have served in this role previously, and of course am keenly aware how important the natural resources sector, along with agriculture, is to the people and communi ties across Lakeland and Alberta. I will continue to champion and bust myths about the world class work of the employees, suppliers, and producers in responsible oil and gas development across the province.

Our inflation-busting Conservative team with Pierre Poilievre will work hard to make life more affordable and to put the people first, their paycheques, their sav ings, their homes and their country, and to t u rn hurt into hope.”

MLA looking forward to Working with Premier Smith

Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

On October 6 Danielle Smith was chosen by United Conservative Party members to be the next leader of our party and Premier of Alberta. I look forward to working with Premier Smith for the betterment of the people of Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville and Alberta as a whole.

Our government knows that many people face challenges affording and accessing feminine hygiene products they need to manage their periods. Period poverty is compounded by the stigma that still exists when talking about periods with friends, coworkers and even family members.

I was pleased to announce that our gov ernment is investing $260,000 in Period Promise, a United Way initiative, to improve menstrual care and provide period products to youth in need.

Period Promise is providing free men strual products in 50 schools across the

province. Funding from the government will go towards installing period product dispensers in bathrooms and toward an educational campaign. The campaign’s goal is to destigmatize women’s health issues, including periods, in schools, work places and community organizations.

October is Women’s History Month. This is a time to celebrate all the incredible women in Alberta, their successes and contributions to our province.

Women in Alberta have always played an integral part in the history of our province. They have persevered through tough times, overcome societal obstacles and inspired one another to achieve their full potential.

Our history is full of strong women, who have broken down barriers to women’s participation in areas like medicine, STEM, agriculture, education, sport and aviation.

It is because of these efforts that young girls today can become the women leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow.

Is it Safe to Hunt Waterfowl?

What You Need When Hunting Migratory Birds

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It has been about a month and a half since hunting season for geese and ducks opened. District Fish and Wildlife Officer Mike Hewitt made it clear that, “Healthy flying waterfowl are unlikely to be infected with avian influenza that pose any risk to hunters.”

Hewitt also pointed out that, “To date, no person has been infected with avian influenza directly from wild birds.”

He also made a couple of recommendations. “Basic hygiene including washing hands with soap and water, wearing latex gloves, and disinfecting work surfaces after processing wild birds are added precautions that further

limit any potential risk.

A face mask and eye protection also can be used to reduce any potential risk. Of course, normal hunting and gun safety precautions should be followed at all times.”

The Government of Alberta recently released an update on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, (HPAI). It stated that, “There is an extremely low risk to human health and no risk to food safety. While some strains have the potential to infect humans, previous cases of avian influenza in people have involved close contact with infected bird or heavily contaminated environments.

There is no effective vaccine or cure for this disease, which can be spread to farmed flocks

during wild bird migratory season. Biosecurity is essential for protecting your flocks and preventing the disease’s spread.”

HPAI is a reportable disease, and if producers suspect or confirm a case in their flock, it must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, (CFIA).

CFIA reported on Sept. 22 that the total number of positive samples in waterfowl, (suspect and confirmed) was 1,408 with 203 of those samples in Alberta. That number was second highest in Canada, with British Columbia reporting 132 positive samples.

Duck and geese season ends Dec. 16, 2022. The season for Snow and Ross’s geese opens March 15, 2023 to June 5, 2023.

Are you curious about hunting migratory birds like snipes, gallinules, mourning doves, ducks and geese? First, check the regulations in your region to determine what weapons and shot are permitted. Beyond that, here’s a list of other equipment you’ll need to give your hunting party the best chance of success.

• Any required permits

• Bird calls that mimic the songs or cries of your target birds.

• High-quality decoys to attract the birds; the more realistic, the better.

• A warm, wind-proof hunting coat made of a breathable and waterproof material like Gore-Tex. Look for one with a hood to help you watch

birds discreetly and keep you warm.

• Hunting waders with a good range of motion to protect you from getting wet.

• A hunting blind to hide you from potential prey.

• Hunting gloves to keep your hands warm and ready to shoot when the moment is right.

To find everything you need for your hunting party or ask for personalized advice, vi¬sit a hunting outfitter in your area.

When planning your hunting trip, ensure you know the regulations in your region, like hunting areas and season dates, daily bag limits and approved bird species.

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Tributes

November 26, 1928 - October 19, 2017

Just a note of sweet remembrance

Just a memory, fond and true, Just a token of love’s devotion

That our hearts still long for you.

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain

We have suffered, since we lost you.

Life has never been the same.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-great grandmother That we do not think of you.

Always loved. Your family

MATICHUK, John O.

In loving memory of our Dad and Gido, who passed away on 16 years ago on October 18, 2006.

You are at peace, our soul at rest,

But that won’t stop the tears, As we remember the special times

We shared over the years.

You taught us oh so many things, And you showed us the way.

You helped us overcome hard times

To be the people we are today.

Though we are no longer children

And you are no longer here, We’ll never let go of the memories, We’ll always hold them dear.

Forever loved and dearly missed, Sonia, Karen, Joe and Cody

Don Harris passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at the age of 90 with his family by his side.

He was born the youngest of twelve children on June 5, 1932 in Davidson, Saskatchewan.

Don grew up working on the family farm and then went on to work on the Bailey farm at the age of fourteen. It was here that he met the love of his life, Lois Bailey.

On October 8, 1955 Don and Lois were married in Davidson. Three days later they left for Ocean Falls, BC where they embarked on their life together. Don worked in the pulp mill where he eventually obtained his Journeyman Electrician ticket. Three years later their first child, a son, Darryl was born. Sixteen months later, their second son David was born. In 1961 they moved to Hinton, AB where their daughter Valerie was born in 1964.

In 1965 Don left the pulp mill and transitioned to the oil and gas industry. He loved his work and opportunities to advance in his career led the family to live in a number of communities throughout Alberta, eventually settling near Vegreville in 1976, where they remained to this day.

Don enjoyed a long and rewarding career retiring at the age of 58 following which he and Lois enjoyed many happy years travelling extensively and spending time with family and friends. For most of those years they split their time between Vegreville and Yuma, AZ.

He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and he leaves many behind to cherish his memory. He is survived by his loving wife Lois, son Darryl (Lynn), son David (Arlene), daughter Val (Cam), twelve grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Nothing was more important to him than his family and nothing brought him more joy than the arrival of each new addition to the family.

Don was predeceased by his parents, seven brothers, and four sisters.

The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of St Joseph’s General Hospital and the Mary Immaculate Care Centre for the kindness and compassion shown to Don and family.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held Saturday, October 22 at 1:00 PM at the Vegreville Alliance Church, 4606-55th Avenue, Vegreville, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Haying In The 30’s Cancer Support Society via e transfer to this email address : hayinginthe30@gmail.com or mail to Box 35, Mallaig, AB.,T0A 2K0

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Dale passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at Mary Immaculate Care Centre, in Mundare, Alberta.

He will be remembered by his sons, Daryl (Pam), Kevin (Eileen), Grant (Donna), and Curtis; sister, Carol Wasylyk; grandchildren, Ian, Alison, Stacy, Morgan, Spencer, Sarah, Shania, Kathryn, and Lee; greatgrandchildren, Logan, and Scarlett.

He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Dale was predeceased by his wife Molly; sister Marian and brother Terry.

A funeral will be held at 2:00pm, on Friday November 4th 2022, at Vegreville United Church, 5126 48 Ave, Vegreville, AB T9C 1M7.

As per Dale’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale’s name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Joe Nowak

Thank you everyone who helped in any way to get us through a difficult time. Thank you for all the phone calls, cards, donations and floral arrangements. Thank you to Father Damian for officiating the funeral, Roman and the choir. To Gordon and Patty from Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their guidance and the nursing staff of St. Joseph’s General Hospital for the care provided. God Bless you all.

The family of Joe Nowak

Lawrence Gara

Your words have comforted us, your support has strengthened us, and your love has sustained us.

We are forever grateful for the acts of kindness, donations, flowers, foods, cards, visits and phone calls during this very difficult time. Your kindness and concern for our family means a great deal to us.

Deepest thanks to Fage, Dr.Frank, Dr.Strydom, ER Staff and the staff on the 2nd floor of St. Joseph’s General Hospital for their care of Lawrence and the support they gave us. We are eternally grateful to Lori Lucki for your thoughtfulness and meaningful words at the service you brought light and comfort to us during this difficult time.

A special thank you to Gordon and Patti of Autumn Rose for their professionalism, support, and guidance. We appreciate all the love and support still extended to us.

The family of Lawrence Gara

PUT YOUR MONEY

Cuba, along with ground troops. Once these were all in place, Cuba would be protected and the Soviets would have a capability to hit the American mainland roughly equivalent to the American capability to hit the Soviet Union. It would be a fait accompli that Washington could do nothing about.

But American spy planes discovered what was going on before the plan was fully executed. And what followed was the 13 tense days of crisis, which included an American naval quarantine of Cuba designed to turn back Soviet ships carrying missiles. The world seemed to hover on the brink.

When it was over, the narrative that emerged was one of American triumph. In the words of secretary of state Dean Rusk, “We’re eyeball to eyeball, and I think the other fellow just blinked.” Kennedy had stared down Khrushchev to win the day.

The reality was somewhat more

complicated. There had been a deal.

Khrushchev agreed to withdraw his missiles and troops from Cuba in return for Kennedy’s promise to forego any future invasions of the island and to dismantle the American intermediate-range missiles in Turkey. That last bit, however, wasn’t publicly disclosed.

Indeed, historian Sheldon Stern notes that the missile-swap secret was even kept from Kennedy’s vice-president –and subsequent successor – Lyndon Johnson. He puts it this way: “Johnson went to his grave in 1973 believing that his predecessor had threatened the use of U.S. military power to successfully force the Soviet Union to back down.”

One wonders to what extent, if any, this misapprehension influenced Johnson’s futile policy in Vietnam.

Troy Media columnist Pat Murphy casts a history buff’s eye at the goingson in our world. Never cynical – well, perhaps a little bit.

On October 15, 2022, Patrick Orlecki of Edmonton, formerly of Two Hills passed away peacefully at home at the age of 66.

Pat will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Trudy, daughters Kelsey and Michelle, 4-legged companion Mojo, brother Steven (Linda), and sister Marylyn.

Pat was predeceased by his parents Nick and Mary Orlecki and in-laws Peter and Doris Popowich.

Per Patrick’s wishes, no funeral service will be held and cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Edmonton Humane Society.

Pat will be remembered by everyone for his willingness to always lend a hand, ability to liven up any conversation, and his love and commitment to his family. May you finally get that 29 crib hand in heaven, Pat!

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Chipman

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The Chipman Agricultural Society hosted its fall wagon trail ride on Oct. 15. The event is a longstanding tradition with the Ag Society with participants coming all the way from New Norway to Elk Point and several places in between to enjoy the ride.

Ag Society Secretary Tracy Childs said, “It was great turnout for the wagon rally! Eight wagons full, twelve outriders, excellent views of the last of the leaves falling

Above: Participants enjoying the back country near Chipman. (Chipman Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)

Left: Participants pose for a group photo during the ride. (Amelia Davis/Submitted Photo)

around Beaverhill Creek, and the sun even peeked out a few times.”

Childs expressed her gratitude to the farmers who allowed them to travel on their land. In total they travelled eight miles on road and in fields.

The event also featured a poker rally with the top hand winning a total of $280.

The fall wagon ride has been a tradition for about the last 10 years, noted Childs, with the winter Cutter Rally taking place long before that.

Donors for Elks Gazebo Recognition’s Presentation

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Members of Vegreville Elks Lodge No. 143 and donors of the Elks Gazebo gathered at the Elks/Kinsmen Park for a short Donors Recognition Presentation on October 11.

It was announced that a plaque was installed on each of the four steel benches in the gazebo with the organizations or donors’ names on it. The donors include: Our Lady of the Highway-Knights of Columbus No. 4249, Vantage Builders, Dwayne and Shirley Hlady and the family of the Late Paul and Elizabeth Soldan. Elks Park President Allen Kornicki

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said they would like to express their gratitude to their special sponsors for their generous donations of these tables to finish off the gazebo. “All these donors show community support. We wouldn’t be able to have this gazebo without them.”

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19th h is Eleanor Homeniuk of Vegreville

Main Photo L-R: Paul Bosse, George Childs, Tim Andreas, Representative for Sponsor Vantage Builders Cory Batog, Allen Kornick, Donor Dwayne Hlady, Bernie Florcow, Orest Olineck. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Picturesque Country Road Illustrates Splendor of Autumn

Should You Choose a Gas or Electric Fireplace?

A gas or electric fireplace can be a welcome and cozy addition to your home. However, you must consider the pros and cons before deciding which one’s best for your home. Here’s what you need to know.

Installation

Installing a gas fireplace is quick and easy if your home is already connected to a natural gas line. Remember that gas fitting is dangerous and must be done by a certified professional.

Conversely, an electric fireplace may be best if you don’t have an accessible natural gas line. However, you must have a stan¬dard 110-volt three-prong electric socket.

Flames and heat

Gas fireplaces create real flames, while electric models produce realistic-looking artificial flames. Moreover, you can enjoy an electric fireplace’s flames year-round without turning on the heat.

Furthermore, gas fireplaces can heat up to 185 square metres of living space, while electric ones only heat about 40 square metres.

Energy efficiency

Electric fireplaces are more efficient than gas fireplaces because they don’t burn fuel. Although gas fireplaces produce more heat, there’s waste due to heat loss through ventilation pipes.

Safety

Gas fireplaces are hot to the touch and can burn children and pets. Burning natural gas also creates the risk of a deadly carbon monoxide leak. Alternatively, elec¬tric fireplaces aren’t hot to the touch and don’t emit poisonous exhaust fumes.

Cost

Gas fireplaces are generally more expensive than electric ones due to the increa¬sed installation cost and fuel prices.

Finally, consult a home heating professional before making your final choice.