Vegreville News Advertiser - October 23, 2019

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RCMP files from October 14 - 20 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser October 14 10:14 – During a traffic stop, a member detected the odour of liquor on the driver’s breath. The driver refused to provide a breath sample and was arrested and released with documents for court. The driver was already suspended and did not have valid insurance. The vehicle was seized for 30 days 10:55 – Wellbeing check requested for a family member who has not been in touch with the family. The mother of the family was ill and the brother wanted them to be in contact with the mother. The brother was located and members provided use of a cell phone for him to call the family.

15:21 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding. A voluntary penalty of $262 was issued for speeding. During the stop, the member observed a small child (18 kg or less) that was not properly secured in a child restraint system.

An additional voluntary penalty of $155 was issued.

17:15 – Traffic stop conducted. The driver was suspected of being impaired and failed a roadside sample. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported back to the detachment where he provided breath samples of 0.170 and 0.170. The vehicle was towed and the driver was released with documents for court.

October 15 Nothing of note.

October 16 11:35 – Complaint of a nude male walking around a lodging establishment in Vegreville. Members attended and found the subject of the complaint in his room who admitted that walking around with no clothes was not appropriate. He was provided a warning.

13:53 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding. The driver was provided a voluntary penalty of $357 for speeding.

The driver also failed to provide proof of insurance and was provided another voluntary penalty, this time for $233.

15:44 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty of $175 for speeding and an additional court date for no insurance which could carry up to a $2850 fine as decided by a judge.

October 17 08:46 – Traffic stop conducted on a driver speeding in a school zone (49 kmph in a 30 kmph zone). The driver was issued a voluntary penalty of $163.

10:11 – Call was received and forwarded East on a speeding driver. The

vehicle was intercepted near Kistcoty and the driver was charged for traveling at an unreasonable speed ($233 voluntary penalty). There were multiple calls reported from observers of this vehicle speeding. The driver also failed to produce proof of insurance ($233 voluntary penalty). The driver was also (2 days later) charged with driving while impaired (Oct 19 @ 16:30 Vegreville).

10:00 – Report of a break and enter to a garage. Windows were damaged but nothing was taken.

13:15 – Multiple green electric scooters turned in as found property in Vegreville. The scooters are the property of a rental company in Edmonton.

13:38 – Compliant of possible fraud.

The daughter called in with a concern that her mother is being taken advantage of by mother’s son. Members interviewed both the mother and the son. The son was arrested and released with documents for court.

22:10 – Report of a possible impaired driver on Hwy 16 near Vegreville. While on the phone with 911, the complainant observed the subject of the complaint swerving across both white and yellow lines as well as speeding up to 160 kmph and slowing to 100 kmph.

Members were able to intercept and it was determined that the driver was NOT impaired. **** Canada’s worst driver?

October 18

03:48 – While on patrol a traffic stop was conducted for speeding. It was determined that the vehicle was not registered or insured. Tickets were issued and the vehicle was towed.

Tickets for $120 (speeding) - $310 (no registration) were issued and an additional court date for no insurance which could carry up to a $2850 fine as decided by a judge.

04:07 – Members responded to an alarm at a Vegreville business. Members responded immediately and upon arrival, the suspect was gone. An investigation determined that the suspect entered the building through a side door and stole undisclosed items.

The investigation is ongoing.

08:55 – Report of a white and brown 2006 Ford crew cab dually stolen from a repair shop in Vegreville. The investigation is ongoing.

07:48 – Report of a suspicious vehicle

in Lavoy. Members attended and it was determined that the vehicle was stolen.

The vehicle was towed for forensic examination.

The investigation is ongoing.

16:48 – Call from Fort Saskatchewan regarding a possible impaired driver.

Vegreville members responded with Fort Sask. and intercepted the vehicle on Hwy 29.

The driver failed the roadside sample and was arrested and brought back for further breath samples. The 36-year-old female provided additional samples just above and then just below the legal limit. The driver was issued a 3-day suspension.

18:28 – While on patrol a member observed a vehicle in front of them where the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty for $776.

October 19

13:09 – RCMP were dispatched to a 2 vehicle collision in Vegreville.

Investigation revealed that the driver of a brown Chevrolet Impala ran a red light causing a collision with a blue Dodge Ram. The driver of the Impala has been charged with failing to stop at a red light. A voluntary penalty of $388 was issued.

16:30 – Call forwarded from Vermilion for a dangerous driver.

Members were able to intercept and conduct a traffic stop. The driver has charges pending, has been released with documents for court and the investigation is ongoing. This driver has had 17 interactions with law enforcement in the month of October in 2019.

October 20

08:16 – Report of a stolen truck in Vegreville. The owner has both sets of keys in his possession. The truck is a grey 2006 Ford F350 with a custom tidy tank and fifth wheel hitch. The investigation is ongoing.

22:06 – Report of a group of children (under 12) trying to falsely collect donations door to door for Terry Fox. The children’s mother discovered what they had been doing and returned to the home(s) with the children to give back the money and apologise. *** Parenting 101

During the week there were 61 calls for service made in total including: 6 false alarm, 3 false 911s, 2 animal strikes and 53 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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Sunshine Club’s new Exterior Renovations

(Left-to-right) President of Sunshine Club, Dwayne Hlady, Vegreville Visual Artists, Leora Johnston who reconditioned and repainted this new sign with Lois Bienvenue who wasn’t available to be in this picture. Also in photo is Treasurer of Sunshine Club, Don Harfield. This photo also showcases the other exteriors upgrades and improvements including the removal of trees and bushes. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre has recently made some exterior improvements and upgrades where a part of this involved the reconditioning and repainting of the sign in front of the centre done by Vegreville Visual Artists (VVA) Society members-Leora Johnston from Andrew and Lois Bienvenue from Vegreville.

Leora Johnston said the Sunshine Club asked if VVA would like to collaborate with them to recondition their front

sign. Leora and Lois had the previous sign taken down and removed and they spent eight hours sanding it at Lois’s garage.

Then Leora took it home to her garage in Andrew and puttied it, filled in the cracks, and sanded it down. There was two months worth of priming, sanding, painting, and then they used four coats of sealant so it would weather well after it was all finished. When it was finished they painted the legs to match the rest of it and then they reconditioned those parts.

Treasurer for Sunshine Club,

Don Harfield said other exterior improvements and upgrades the club had done to the centre were landscaping with the removal of overgrown Cedar trees and Juniper bushes which blocked the view of the front entry area.

They also improved the roof drainage by changing the eavestroughing and added more downpipes and replaced the rear entry door to improve accessibility, and security. As well, they replaced the outdoor lights around the building.

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Rolling the Vaping Dice Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion In recent weeks (maybe months), the news has been filled with reports of the adverse effects of vaping. Now governments are cracking down on the vaping industry that has grown to be in the billions of dollars due to a spike in illnesses and even deaths attributed to vaping.

The case FOR vaping is that it is safer than smoking cigarettes. E-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, do not involve combustion and contain fewer ingredients. How many fewer?

Major regulated brands have around 5 ingredients (propylene glycol, glycerin, water, nicotine, and flavorings) while tobacco smoke can contain chemicals in the range of 7000 with more than 60 known to be human carcinogens.

Many experts say that there simply is not enough evidence for a conclusive opinion. Professor Thomas Eissenberg from the Virginia Commonwealth University has commented that it is now common to find nicotine levels in vaping products that would have been absurd six years ago.

Studies have shown that inhaling the two major components in e-cigarette liquids (propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin) causes “important and potentially serious changes in our respiratory tracts.” He added that we are likely seeing

the first cluster of many vaping-associated lung injury cases.

The main concern seems to be with black market products.

You know, the cheap ones you buy online instead of a reputable retailer with approved brand names. There IS a black market for these products and those seem to be the riskiest.

Last month, officials in Ontario reported a teenager was put on life-support after using a vaping device. When announced, that case had not yet been confirmed under the federal definition.

In the U.S., the CDC is investigating vaping related illnesses. As of last week they have recorded 1479 lung injury cases associated with e-cigarette use (or vaping) and 33 deaths. The age range of the deceased extends from 17 to 75 years.

Perhaps just as startling is the rate at which youth vaping is growing. While youth smoking has declined more in recent years, the increase of vaping has grown much faster. In 2017 about 25% of 12th graders in the US were vaping, that number is now over 40% in 2019. There have been many reports of addicted teens and some who have had to quit sports to deal with the effects of their new habit.

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Letter to the Editor There is a push from climate alarmists to silence the science that contradicts their beliefs. Dr. Mike Mann’s ‘hockey stick paper’ was used by the United Nations to incite climate alarmism. Dr. Mann tried, through the courts, to stop scientists Dr. Willie Soon and Dr. Tim Ball from disputing his findings. Mann lost both cases. If scientists want to prove the integrity of a study, they release the data, but Mann refused to do that. What was he trying to hide?

The science contradicting climate alarmism is being exposed, despite efforts by the United Nations and climate alarmists to keep it hidden. So instead of considering science, climate alarmists want you to believe the rhetoric of a sixteen year girl who claims to see CO2.

Perhaps she does have infrared vision. I suppose that would make her the newest Marvel Comics superhero. I prefer to consider evidence instead of jumping on board the latest trend toward climate frenzy.

In the 1970s the alarm was “global cooling”. In the 1980s the alarm was “shrinking ozone layer.” In the 1990s the alarm was “acid rain”.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 Name: Raquel Manabat Occupation: Administrative Assistant Likes: camping, cooking Dislikes: horror movies, very cold weather.

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Vision Celebrates International Credit Union Day

Branch Manager, Steven Gratrix, Loans Officer, Trisha Hardy, Members Service Representative, Joanne Gorda, Members Service Representative, Sarah Bryant. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Credit Unions are different than other banks as they share the profit of Vision Credit Union (equity allocation) with their members. To celebrate International Credit Union Day on October 17, Vision Credit Union in Vegreville gave free snacks and refreshments to everyone who dropped into the branch. People who brought along a donation to Vegreville Food Bank also received a special limited edition Vision 2020 Calendar and a chance to win a door prize.

Branch Manager, Steven Gratrix said members receive their profit shares in November. There is no guaranteed of this as it all depends on the profitability of the credit union. The difference between a credit union and most banks is they are membership owned and are 100% guaranteed which means every single dollar they have, they have a dollar to back it up. “Credit unions are all about people helping people!”

Gratrix added the collection they were having for Vegreville Food Bank was

done because they like giving back to the community and there is power in allowing people to help others.

It is about communitymindedness which goes along with the whole idea of cooperatives.

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from the pages of the vegreville observer

Compiled by Dan Beaudette

90 Years Ago – October 23, 1929

Another improvement in the Lavoy Hotel is the installation of Steam heat. This will make it much more convenient for the hotel patrons.

That Vegreville faces a period of building activity was revealed on Wednesday morning when it was announced that the contracts had been let for the construction of the new post office and also the new Canadian National depot. On Tuesday, October 22nd, tenders closed at the Department of Public Works, Ottawa, for the construction of the new post office. The successful tenderer was Chas. Gordon, the well-known Vegreville contractor and builder.

That he received the contract is ample assurance that the new building will come up to every requirement set forth in the plans and specifications.

The Thomas Garage is keeping in step with the times and with the construction of the new C.P.R. depot immediately opposite, by giving the old garage, just east of the new one erected last year, a complete renovation. A cement floor is being put in and the outside will be finished with stucco to match the new garage. It will make a noticeable improvement at that corner.

75 Years Ago – October 18, 1944

Mrs. J.S. Reid has received another of those heart breaking messages from the War Office giving her the dreadful tidings that her son, Lieut. Wm. A. Reid has been killed in action. Lieut. Reid went overseas in 1940 or 1941 and has been constantly in service. Early in the summer he was wounded, but remained on duty, or returned to duty shortly. Now, his life, like many other, has been ended in his country’s service.

Another few days of the grand weather that has prevailed since October 6th, and the 1944 crops will all be safely threshed in this part of Alberta.

FO. Bartman, son of Mr. S. Bartman of Vegreville has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in recognition of his services overseas.

Canadian Co-operative Implements Ltd. has purchased the machinery and farm hardware factory operated by the Gregg Manufacturing Co., Winnipeg, according to a report from J.B. Brown, president of the purchasing company. The price was approximately $400,000. Mr. Brown also intimated that the prairie provincial governments would help finance the deal to the extent of $250,000. The C.C.I. is composed of farmers of the three Prairie Provinces.

Soldiers’ dependants desiring legal aid regarding his or her personal affairs are advised to apply in writing to the Dependents/ Advisory Committee or the Dependents’ Board of Trustees, headquarters of M.D. 13, announced today. The application will then be considered by the board and if it is thought the services of a solicitor are required, arrangements will be made accordingly by the committee.

50 Years Ago – October 23, 1969

John Symyrozum and Bruce Bird were returned to Vegreville Town Council following voting last Wednesday evening. Mr. Symyrozum, who is deputy mayor, led the polls with 283 votes followed by Mr. Bird with 254 and Mr. Yakimyshyn who failed to be elected 247 votes.

Alex Mandryk brought the Chamber of Commerce up to date on the street lighting program and said that a full report on the project for this year would be prepared for next meeting.

Larry Ruptash was re-elected head of the Rangers Hockey Club on Monday night when plans for operation during the coming season were made. Coach of the club which will play in the Centennial League is Gordie Siminiuk.

The first Concert of the 1969-70 Overture Season will be held in the Peter Svarich Auditorium on October 28th, 1969. The featured artist will be Vladimir Lancman, Violinist, who will be accompanied by his wife, Alicia Mitshenko, a concert pianist in her own right.

A total of 65 boys, down 50% from last year, were registered with the Vegreville & District Minor Hockey Association at the annual meeting. The drop in registration is felt to be a reflection of the increase in skating fees.

Executive officers of the Kinsmen and Kinette clubs of Vegreville were installed at a joint installation night. District Governor D.D. (Don) Sinclair of St. Albert, installed the newly elected officers with their duties for the forthcoming Kin Year. Stan Wilcox was elected president of the Kinsmen Club and Lillian Ruptash for the Kinette Club.

25 Years Ago – October 26, 1994

Vegreville-Viking’s MLA has moved forward from the back bench on light of last week’s provincial cabinet shuffle. Ed Stelmach was named Deputy Whip Friday morning by Alberta’s ruling Conservative government.

Letters Welcomed

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

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

Taxpayers are Overcharged for Inflated Healthcare Salaries and Benefits Franco Terrazzano Canadian Taxpayers Federation Alberta taxpayers are paying an arm and a leg for our costly provincial health-care system, but we’re not getting the best results. A key reason is that Alberta’s health-care professionals are consistently being paid more than their counterparts in other provinces, according to an analysis recently released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Take doctors. Doctors work hard, are welleducated and deliver necessary services, but it would be an understatement to say Alberta’s doctor costs are inflated.

The Alberta government spends significantly more per-person on doctors than Canada’s three largest provinces – ranging from 15 percent more than Ontario to 20 percent more than British Columbia. Taxpayers would save over $900 million every single year if the Alberta government matched per-person spending on doctors in the other large provinces.

Alberta’s spending on doctors has increased by 300 percent between 2002 and 2018, which is far greater than the province’s growth in total health-care spending (190 percent) and much higher than the growth in spending on doctors in other large provinces.

Perhaps most alarming is that while costs have exploded, the average number of services provided per doctor has declined.

From 2009 to 2016, the number of services provided by an Alberta family doctor fell by seven percent while the average cost per service increased

by 37 percent.

A key factor driving this high spending is the way our doctors are paid. In Alberta, the majority of doctors are paid fees for completing specific services rather than earning a pre-determined salary. This is a very expensive way to pay doctors and Alberta taxpayers are being forced to pay fee-for-service salaries that are far above those in other provinces, according to the Blue Ribbon Panel.

The average fee-for-service salary for an Alberta doctor is $413,035. That’s roughly $100,000 more than those in B.C., Ontario, and Quebec, and 35 percent more than the average of the provinces analyzed by the Blue Ribbon panel.

It’s not just Alberta doctors who are being overpaid.

A Registered Nurse in Alberta who is eligible for the maximum compensation rate earns $112,974 annually, which is over $20,000 more than the same nurse in Manitoba who works the same number of hours.

For the five different types of nursing positions examined, Alberta’s maximum salaries are all higher than in B.C. and Quebec and are only lower than one type of position in Ontario (Graduate Nurse). Alberta’s nurses also tend to receive costlier premium pay rates, overtime and holiday benefits.

Many other Alberta health-care professionals are receiving inflated salaries and benefits. Of the 26 health-care professionals examined by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, 24 are paid more than the average of comparator provinces (based on maximum compensation rates). The two professions that are underpaid are relatively

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Liberals win Minority Government

With only 33.06 % of the popular vote, Justin Trudeau promises to “Govern for everyone.”

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

True to what poll experts projected, it looks like another Liberal red year for Canada. After Election Day on October 21st, in spite of Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives winning the popular vote (34.4 percent), the Liberals won a minority government with 157 seats.

CBC News’ poll-tracker recorded the possibility of a “close call” between the Conservatives and

Liberals, with an expected 32.0% (Lib) and 31.6% (Con) of the votes respectively.

After pre-election polling, it was projected that the Liberals saw a 48% chance of winning a minority government, and only a 13% chance of winning the majority. In contrast, next-closest in national popularity, the Conservatives had an expected 37% chance of a minority, with a 2% chance at majority. Far behind in that gap, the Bloc Quebecois and NDP were favoured in select ridings but failed to see traction in the race.

Both, however, still had enough of a chance at a minority government for their party leaders to say the race was “worthwhile,” and hope to see Canadians in the next election ready for change.

“The Conservatives are ahead in western Canada while the Liberals lead in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. The New Democrats are narrowly behind the Liberals in the third spot in western Canada. The Bloc is close behind the Liberals in Quebec.

The Greens are holding doubledigit support in B.C. and Atlantic Canada. The People’s Party has been unable to make a mark during this campaign and its only

realistic hope for a seat is Maxime Bernier’s.” (CBC Poll Tracker) By the end of the night, the Liberals held 157 seats (33.06%) the Conservatives held 121 (34.4%), the Bloc Quebecois held a solid 32 seats (7.7%), the NDP held 24 seats (15.92%) the Greens held 3 seats (6.49%) and Jody Wilson Raybould won her riding as an independent.

The People’s Party of Canada failed to secure a single parliament seat, even in Maxime Bernier’s riding.

In the Lakeland riding, as was the case with many ridings in the prairies, Shannon Stubbs has held fast to her House of Commons seat with an overwhelming 84.05 percent of the votes. With a close call being the expected outcome on October 21, Stubbs has been prepared for any outcome and has said she will continue to represent her constituents’ needs no matter who has the majority. Stubbs was not available for a comment post-election but may follow up later.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for his part, has promised to persist with the Liberal’s climate targets, the implementation of national universal pharmacare, raising the income level for tax-exemption, and more, throughout his campaign.

Having promised to “govern for everyone,” Trudeau’s Liberals may face challenges receiving support from other parties as they try to put their electoral promises into action.

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Canadians have cast their votes.

Most of them did not choose you.

And now, we will be watching closely to see how you follow through on “Working together for a Canada that is united,” as you have promised.

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Library Patron Appreciation Day Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

October is National Library Month.

To thank and show appreciation to their patrons, Vegreville Centennial Library offered a Library Patron Appreciation Day on October 16 where they gave free refreshments and goodies to their patrons.

Michelle Kit was there with her family day home’s children. One of the little boys said his favorite part of the library is getting books and taking them home so his mother can read the books to him. This is so much fun! He also likes the way the library is decorated with all the

vibrant colors and pictures around.

As well, the librarians are really nice and friendly.

Michelle said she loves that the library is open to the public because her children and herself are able to step out of the house and have a bit of different scenery in the day and be involved in a variety of things that they normally wouldn’t get to do.

Also, they love that the library offers the programs that they are able to take in because it is a good way to socialize their kids a bit more when they take them out in public.

Michelle Kit with her family day home’s children by the snacks and refreshments the library offered. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Pints for Poliofest Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Polio is a long-forgotten disease in Canada but others in the world are not so fortunate. So, Rotary Club of Vegreville hosted the First Pints for

of Fire game where participants had to walk across LEGO pieces on the ground and by doing so, they were entered to win a Barbeque. The second game was Beer Bottle Walk where participants had their names entered in for a draw

Wouter & Joost’s share: $2329✽ This is Wouter and Joost. Last year, they got a $2329 profit shares cash payout from Vision, which they invested in their company, Hydrodig Vegreville. Like many businesses, they’re weathering hard times during this downturn — but back-up from Vision helps a lot.

Getting a share of the profits doesn’t hurt either.

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Carol Spate, Betty Tychuk, Ralph Soldan, and Brad Tychuk socialize together before the meal.

(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Poliofest event on October 18 at Vegreville Elks Hall to help to eliminate polio in other countries.

“This is an initiative that the Rotary Foundation has been doing for many years. It is extremely important because the proceeds help to vaccine people so they don’t get polio in foreign countries as there have been some cases of polio over there,” Rotary Club President, Ashley Browning said.

This event had a very low admission cost as they wanted everyone to have a chance to enjoy a fun evening out with a German-style meal and a LEGO-Walk

for Molson cooler.

There was also a silent auction, 50/50 tickets where the proceeds from this will help the Rotary Interact Club to go on their Belize trip where they will build a playground there.

Afterward, the emcee, Jamieson Brown played the DJ music for the dance.

You can be part of this rewarding club as the Rotary Club of Vegreville is a non-profit organization that is always seeking new members who believe in their motto; service before self.

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Smoky Lake bids Farewell to Beloved Teacher

Dick Richards Principal – Smoky Lake School

On 10 October, ATA Local #7 acknowledged their retirees. Dick Richards and Murray Lalonde

thanked Lorraine Ponich for her years of service and dedication to H. A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake.

Murray was also the piper for the evening.

Welcome!

HA Kostash School Submitted Students and staff at H.A. Kostash School are thrilled to welcome student teachers Mr. Li and Ms. McManamna. They will be observing classes until Friday 25 October. We welcome them to the profession.

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Vegreville Skate and BMX Park’s Design Process Open House Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Skateboarding and BMX are exciting and fun sports to participate in. So, Rotary Club of Vegreville had a vision three years ago to build a well-developed skateboarding and BMX park in Vegreville. On October 15, a Rotary Club of Vegreville Skate and BMX Park Information Meeting and Open House was held at Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS) Cafeteria so people could view the close to final design and provide their input.

The meeting was about: It’s your park, let us Project Manager of Newline Skatepark, Jason McMillent and Chair of Rotary Bike and Skate Park Committee, Lois Byers. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

hear what you have to say because the organizers and designers want to adjust the park according to what they hear.

The design consultants for this park are Vice-President of Newline Skatepark, Trevor Morgan and Project Manager of Newline Skatepark, Jason McMillent.

McMillent attended this open house and he said their company is based out of Calgary in the Langley-British Columbia’s area.

This park will have detailing to make it unique and enhance the experience of

skateboarding for everyone.

Posters of a close to final design were showcased on the walls and the meeting started with a concept design model presentation of this park which will be located off of 50 Avenue north of VCHS. Some of the highlights of the park will be a flow bowl, pysanka theming, signage/ donor recognition space, park expansion area, integration into the existing balance of terrain styles and they plan to make the park welcoming for all ability levels. There will also be seating/viewing areas, pysanka floor pattern, and a sensory wall.

McMillent visited the schools during the day and the students generally liked the design, they just thought it should be a bit more approachable.

Chair of Rotary Bike and Skate Park Committee, Lois Byers said they are just getting started with the fundraising for this park in the spring of 2019. They put in a few grant applications and individuals donated at Lobsterfest and they had a few businesses who donated also. Right now, they have completely committed over $100,000 and they need a million dollars to complete the park. The grant application they put into the Provincial Government is for $450,000. They are pleased with how it is going as everything is looking really positive so far.

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VALID Celebrates 60 Years

Founder of VALID, Dr. Ross Cairns’ son-Paul Cairns (Right) with VALID present board members-Facing left-to-right in picture-Lori-Ann Cohoe, Brian Match, Bert Vinet, Joanne Dubuc, Val Miller, Executive Director-Jody Nicholson, Rhonda Manz, Lydia Pawluk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity (VALID) had every reason to hold a celebration at the Legion Hall on September 25 as this organization has been helping people with disabilities have a full and dignified life for 60 years.

Board members, Dignitaries, community partners, clients and everyone associated with VALID attended this event which was full of laughter, love, and memories.

Similar to all honors, Community Service Director for Vegreville, Phil Rowe presented VALID Board Chair, Bert Vinet with a 60 Years of Service plaque for VALID. Vinet proceeded to tell the of VALID’s history. In 1959, Dr. Ross Cairns with parents in the community started a school for children with disabilities where they used the Beaver Bennet Scout Hut for the classroom. In 1963, the Dr. Cairns School was opened.

The first residence was opened in 1972 which was called the Children’s Residence.

Another home opened in 1976, this being the East Residence, which housed six adults.

Later, they decided to have services available for adults with disabilities and the group decided a sheltered workshop was the way to go and they enlisted the help of Vegreville Rotary Club. The 110 Workshop opened its doors in the spring of 1979 where it continued to expand.

Integration was becoming the direction and the children of Dr. Cairns School were included in the public system in the fall of 1987.

In 1990, the children’s residence closed and new homes for VALID opened.

In 1997, the training centre was renovated and officially reopened with Pot O Gold.

On January 6, 2000, VALID was accredited by the Alberta Association of Rehabilitation Centre.

On September 23, 2009 at VALID AGM, a presentation was made for the transfer of ownership of the Dr. Cairns school property where Gus Borzel, the Board Chair at that time, presented the mayor of Vegreville with a cheque in the amount of $1.00 to purchase the building and land that houses our main office.

There have been many advancements and projects later. VALID has recently purchased two additional properties near the main administrative building for future growth and expansion.

Throughout the years, the value of community and many partnerships has been paramount in the growth and

success of the organization.

After this, there was a powerpoint presentation that was created by

Allison Steeden which showcased many fun times VALID had and some of their accomplishments.

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1981 Steiger Bearcat ST225 4WD, s/n 10900270, 20 spd, 4 hyd outlets, 18.4-38, duals, 5705 hrs showing.

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Ford 2WD, 3 spd, 3 pt hitch.

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1992 Hesston 8100 21 Ft, s/n 810T00741, 810 hdr, s/n 810H10465, P/U reel, F&A manual, dbl knife drive, 12.5L-16.1 F, 7.60-15 R, 1233 hrs showing.

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A Happy Halloween is a Safe One Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Halloween makes a mockery of the dark side of life and can be a lot of fun if it is observed with safety tips in mind.

Professionals on various fire departments’ sites on the internet mentioned many safety tips for Halloween.

Some of these are going to a party where other parents and friends are around can be the best way to celebrate

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Halloween. But if you want to take the traditional route and go trick or treating is more your style; make sure children who are 10 or younger are accompanied by their parents or a trusted adult. If this is not possible, make sure they at least go with an older adolescent or teenager because children might get excited and need to be watched and told not to rush across streets and some

a costume that is light or bright color, and put reflective tape on it.

Make sure costumes fit right so children don’t trip on them.

Always tell your children or teenagers what time they need to be home. Also, children or the person who is with them need to have a flashlight and a cell phone in case they run into someone or something that seems dangerous. Tell them to

the stop, drop, and roll method if their clothing catches f ire.

Homeowners must also be aware that they shouldn’t have anything which is fire hazard around and they need to keep their yards welllit and not to have anything on their yards or steps that children can trip on.

Tell your children not to eat any of their treats until you inspect them.

They must not eat any-

might even need to be told not to run in the middle of a street.

Try not to have your children wear masks as these can obstruct their vision. Instead, use non-toxic make-up kits to decorate their faces.

As well, have them wear

cross at corners and look both ways before crossing streets and to walk and not run before entering homes.

Inform your children not to accept rides from strangers and only go to well-lit homes. Even if they are seasoned trickor-treaters, remind them not to go inside the home, unless they know the homeowners.

Inform your kids not to go near lit candles or anything that is a fire hazard and make sure they study fire safety and know

thing that is not factory wrapped or anything that they are allergic to or can choke on. People who give out treats have to try to stay away from passing out snacks such as peanuts or any other foods that children are normally allergic to.

When your children arrive home, limit the number of treats they can eat at once as a sore stomach and getting ill doesn’t lead to a happy Halloween or great memories later. It might also make children develop the pattern of overeating in life.

A Time for Pumpk

(Rosanne Fortier/photos

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

It is the season to enjoy pumpkins and Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre went all out for their pumpkin-themed drop-in on

October 18.

This program included tic-tac-toe pumpkin ga pumpkin bowling game, a kin craft where children pumpkins out of const

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nne Fortier/photos)

ram included a floor pumpkin game, a wling game, a pumphere children made out of construction

paper or they could also decorate a real orange if they wanted to. As well, there was a pumpkin snack and PLC Programmer; Angel Campbell read the children a story about pumpkins.

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Healthy Snacks for Halloween Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Healthy habits for life normally start in childhood. This is why it is essential to hand out healthy snacks and treats to children at Halloween.

If you are having a party, make muffins with whole wheat flour and since recipes are usually too sweet, it works to substitute some of the amount of sugar they suggest with something that has the same texture, like flour or even oatmeal.

Raisins are a healthier alternative to use instead of white chocolate buds. If the recipe calls for coconuts, buy the unsweetened type. If you feel the children would like

pizza, there are recipes that people can make pizza using whole wheat flour, vegetable oil, low-fat cheese, and many other healthy ingredients and since it is Halloween, they can add a design or a scary theme to the pizza.

If you are handing out treats, cereal bars, granola bars, and energy bars usually have less fat and more nutrition than chocolate bars.

Little boxes of cereals that are commonly found in grocery stores are another good option.

Look for packages of small trail mix without peanuts in the bags.

Other healthy snacks include shelled sunflower and pumpkin seeds, fruit leather or fruit snacks.

Give out little wrapped bags of animal cookies, crackers and cheese, pretzels, breadsticks, and sugarless gum. It is good to be on the lookout for chips with 50% less salt or vegetable chips.

It is interesting to discover that after a while, people do lose their taste for extra sweet or salty foods and Halloween becomes a time where everyone feels good and has fun instead of developing stomach aches.

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VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 lower-income positions and never received less than $2,000 below the average.

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More than half of all positions examined in the report earn over $10,000 more than the average of the other provinces every year.

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H.A. Kostash welcomes new Teachers to Smoky Lake Dick Richards Principal – HA Kostash School On Thursday 10 October, Aspen View Local #7 inducted new teachers into the profession. H. A. Kostash principal Dick Richards is seen here with the new teachers.

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NOTICE COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE AND PENALTIES Ratepayers are reminded that property taxes must be paid in full by October 31st, 2019. Any outstanding amounts not paid by this date will be assessed a penalty of 12% on November 1, 2019.

Ratepayers are reminded that an additional penalty of 5% will be charged on February 1, 2020 on all taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2020.

Accepted methods of payment are online via internet banking or credit card, by mail, or in person at our Administration Office at 4909-50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta.

ATTENTION LANDOWNERS!

You’re invited to attend a public open house regarding the County of Minburn West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP), a land use planning document prepared for the lands shown inside the red dashed line in the map below. Come out and learn the highlights of this plan that gives direction to future subdivision and development in the area.

When: October 29, 2019 Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39, Vegreville Time: Anytime between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm

The open house is a come and go event with no formal presentation.

For more information contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082, or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca

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4 Tips for Staying Safe around Cattle News Advertiser Although cattle aren’t naturally aggressive, they can easily injure their human attendants, sometimes even fatally, due to their large size and skittish nature. Here are four tips for staying safe when working with cattle.

1. Know their flight zones. An animal’s flight zone refers to how close you can get to it before it will flee.

For dairy cows with frequent human contact, the flight zone may be five metres or less. A herd of grazing beef cattle, on the other hand, may start to flee once you get within 100 metres of them.

2. Keep strange noises to a minimum. Cattle have a much sharper sense of hearing than most humans. A noise that may not seem that loud to you could seriously startle your cows. Frightened cattle are likely to run and accidentally take down anyone in their way.

Try not to expose them to noises that might scare

them, especially when there are people in the barn or pen with them.

3. Watch out for their blind spots. When working with cattle, don’t stand behind them as they can’t turn

their heads and won’t be able to see you. Always approach them from the side rather than from behind to avoid getting kicked. Also keep in mind that cattle have poor depth perception and may easily be startled by what they see as well as what they hear.

4. Take precautions when working with cattle.

When in proximity to cows, avoid making sudden movements or prodding them when they have nowhere to go. Don’t walk through the middle of the herd or put yourself in a position where you could be pinned against walls or doors. When opening gates, make sure to hold them from the side so you can get out quickly.

Most cattle-related injuries and fatalities can be avoided if proper safety measures are taken. If you respect your animals’ personal space, you’re likely to avoid getting hurt.

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Holden 4-H Beef Club Holds Weigh-in

Quinten Albrecht Reporter – Holden 4-H Beef Club On Sunday, October 20 the Holden 4-H Beef Club held their annual weighin for their project animals. Everyone met at the Albrecht farm at 10:30 a.m.

Steers were weighed, received Ivomec

and 8-way vaccine. Nicole Gunderson helped members to give the vaccine to their animals. The animals also received their 4-H tag and if members wanted to implant their steers, Rob Roulston helped them do so. Any member who had already chosen a heifer project

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could bring their heifer to be weighed, vaccinated and receive Ivomec as well.

Members have until December 1st to choose their heifer projects.

When weigh-in was complete we had lunch in the barn. Every family brought some food. 4-H has the best food! After

lunch our club went to help a neighbor to pick 500 square straw bales. It was hard to believe that we accomplished this task in one and a half hours! Many hands make for less work. We had an amazing time! It was a great day.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I consider myself to be fairly intelligent. I read the newspaper and the classifieds every day.

As the colder months are approaching, I've started to notice more advertising for furnaces and fireplaces in the newspaper. The one ad I saw last week was kind of confusing. I've heard of heating your home with fuel oil, natural gas, wood stoves or even pellet stoves, but one contractor was offering to install a corn furnace. I've never heard of such a thing. At first I thought it was a misprint. I mean, I eat popcorn, canned corn, even corn on the cob, but never thought of using it to heat my home. Is this ad a hoax or are there really corn furnaces?

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Carry: Corn stoves or furnaces have been used in certain parts of the country for years, especially where corn is prevelent. In recent years as other fuel prices have dramatically risen, corn stoves have gained in popularity.

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sense. You may have heard news reports about using ethanol fuel to run in your car. Well, ethanol is a form of alcohol that is derived from corn. This same energy source that could power your car is also what makes corn a good alternative for heating your home. It generally burns clean and is readily available.

Carry: A corn furnace operates similarly to any other furnace, except for the fuel. It doesn't burn the stalks, left over cobs or popcorn. Instead, it burns dried kernels of shelled corn, the same yellow kind cows eat.

Cash: Some of the furnaces are designed to burn all sorts of alternative fuels, including wood chips, sawdust, walnut shells or even cherry pits.

Carry: Although, I wonder how you get enough cherry pits to heat a home.

Cash: While these types of heating systems are a great alternative, they do require a little more work.

The hopper of a corn furnace needs to be reloaded with corn, usually about once a day. Also, you'll need a clean dry place to store the 50pound bags of corn.

Carry: Unlike popcorn, the corn furnace won't make your house smell like a night at the movies and the kernels don't snap, crackle or pop as they burn. The process is silent.

Cash: Although, it would be handy if future models came equipped with an option to make movie popcorn as well.

Heating your home has become very expensive in recent years, but you can program in some savings by updating your thermostat.

Adding a programmable thermostat can save you up to 20% of your heating costs. By lowering the temperature in your home by 5 degrees at night and 10 degrees while you're at work, you'll notice a significant difference in your heating bills. Most thermostats can set different schedules for each day and even raise the temperature before you get up in the morning or come home from work.

Sounds Corny

Most of us know corn as a great side dish at the family BBQ. However, its uses are quite diverse. The United States leads the world in corn production.

Each year almost 100 million acres are planted and produce in excess of 11 million bushels (that's over 500 million ears of corn!) The vast majority of the US produced corn is used to create animal feed (40%) and fuel ethanol (30%). Other uses include sweeteners (7%), cereal (2%) and alcoholic beverages (1%). Only a small percentage ends up at the family BBQ.

Reader Humor Husband Roast

My husband is a great guy, but unfortunately he is also known for telling really cheesy jokes. There isn't a holiday that goes by where he doesn't tell some story that makes everyone cringe.

At our last family gathering he finally got a taste of his own medicine. After dinner he took everyone into the living room to show them our new corn stove that heats the house. He went on describing how it runs by simply adding corn into the hopper.

After making a few more bad jokes, he was finally caught off guard by my uncle.

"If you put one of your corny jokes in there," my uncle said, "it could heat your house for a year!"

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 Following Y2K, the alarm was “global warming”. Then they had to change the name to climate change because the trend no longer fit the data. Now the alarm is “climate emergency”. Al Gore told us the ice caps would disappear in 2012, then in 2014, then in 2016, but the ice caps are still intact in 2019. Tired of the fables yet?

There is one truth that stands out about climate: climate alarmism is good business. Just ask Al Gore, Greta Thunberg and Dr. Mike Mann. All three have accumulated a massive amount of wealth pushing climate hysteria.

Cecile Beaulieu ---------------------------------------------Thank you for your letter Cecile. I’m not sure if the science will ever be agreed upon, but as you stated, climate “alarmism” is definitely good business for some. -AB

Greta Thurburg

Dear Mr. Beaudette: Greta Thurburg is relieving anxieties with her world movement. Age has nothing to do with genius or awareness.

Beethoven was four years old when he wrote his first symphony.

Greta is probably the most famous living autistic person, surpassing even Temple Grandin. She has created a world movement, with help from others, and is asking the world to listen to the scientists. She is devoting her energies to getting world leaders and governments to legislate change.

Canadians have the largest carbon footprint per capita in the world. Each

of us has the responsibility to “clean our own room” (Jordan Peterson) and to not use the excuse that everyone else’s room is messy. Greta Thurburg uses her right to freedom of speech well. And while this may cause anxiety in some quarters, we all need to have this adult conversation and not cover our ears.

Sincerely, Grant Bergman and Peggy Smith Innisfree ---------------------------------------------Thanks for writing Grant and Peggy, I’ve edited my response from our emails due to space constraints.

(Thanks for the great email exchange) I am definitely in agreement with you. Greta Thurburg is a very special person and her autism as she has described it allows for her focus. She has started and grown something that others have tried for a very long time and done it with incredible skill (and possibly a unique grace) that those well beyond her years seem to be incapable of.

I feel the need to challenge your claim of “Canadians have the largest carbon footprint per capita in the world.” Canada is #4 per capita and #9 total emissions (China emits 18x what we do).

That 9th place accounts for about 1.8% of global emissions and many scientists have argued that our vast forest, wetlands and cropland results in a net carbon sink. Like most science, the numbers can be debated.

Thanks so much for reading and for your email. -AB

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Tributes MEMORIAM

PEREPELETZA, Ronald (Ronnie) June 27, 1978 - November 1, 2015 Four years ago today our lives were changed when we lost our Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson and Friend Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same.

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you.

Silent are the tears that fall.

Living without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true.

And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Always Loved Mom, Dad, Donna, Kirk, Tom, Brandie, Brodey, Anita, John, Wyatt, Emmerson, Uncles, Aunts, and Grandpa John.

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

MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

PETRUK, Ron August 10, 1942 – October 22, 2011 In Memory of Our Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather I’ll Be Missing You - J.J.A. Campbell They say that time will heal all wounds.

I know that could be true.

It’s the lonely in-between times That I start missing you.

Every time you cross my mind, I think you’re here with me.

Then I sadly realize That it could never be.

But then I just can’t help but see Your memories everywhere: Your coffee cup, your old worn hat, And there sits your empty chair.

Then I’ll just be thinking of The places we would go, The people we would meet, And see a person we both know.

Then I look around and see A gift you’ve given me, Our picture in its frame, And your favorite program on TV. Then I start remembering Some places we had to be And things we used to do.

Then I start missing you.

Then sometimes out of nowhere Your smiling face I see.

I feel your hand inside of mine.

Then it seems you’re here with me.

And then some days it feels So long we’ve been apart, But neither time nor distance Will erase you from my heart.

Then I begin to realize, And it makes me sad and blue, That many days and nights I’ll be missing you.

Forever Loved and Sadly Missed Kathy, Roger, Shawna, Bettyann, Breck and Roan

LUCHAK, Anne October 5, 2013 Our Mom has made us laugh, Made us cry, Wiped our tears, Hugged us tight, Watched us succeed, Seen us fall, Cheered us on, Kept us going strong, And drove us crazy.

Moms are a promise from God That you will have a friend forever!

Whether she’s here with you Or in Heaven!

We all miss you!

Viv & Ray, Martha & Alan, Del & Ken Kevin, JoAnne & Kyle

DOBSON, Pamela Joyce Dec 22, 1941 – Oct. 24, 2010 Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

We take the time to look back and celebrate your life.

It was a shock to awake and find out you had passed away.

But now your pain and suffering would end at last.

O Pamela, the pipes, the pipes are calling.

From glen to glen and down the mountain side The summers gone, and all the roses falling Tis you, ‘Tis you must go and I must bide.

But come ye back when summer’s in the meadow Or when the valleys hushed and white with snow ‘Tis I’ll be here in sunshine or in shadow O Pamela, O Pamela I love you so.

And if you come, when all the flowers are dying And you are dead as you are dead well may be I’ll come and find the place where you are lying And kneel and say “Ava” there for thee And you shall hear, tho’ soft I tread above thee And all your grave will warmer, sweeter be For I will bend and tell you that I love thee And you shall sleep in peace until I come to thee.

I miss you so much, Spike

OBITUARY

CHEMERYS, Paul April 17, 1930- October 17, 2019 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Paul Chemerys on October 17, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are his children Patricia (James Bondarenko), Nancy (Craig Watt), and Paul John Chemerys (Loni Gosling); grandchildren Justina (Peter Verboom), Robyn (Ryan Lutz) and Ryan Suter; and great-grandson Tobias Lutz. He will also be lovingly remembered by sisters Mary Sereda and Evelyn Chemerys, his uncle Mike Maskalyk, and a large extended family, including several cousins, and many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends. He was predeceased by his wife Elsie to whom he was married for 52 years; his parents, John and Anastasia Chemerys; his brothers Peter and Elias; and his sisters Elizabeth Tannas and Cathy Chalus. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Dusang and the many kind and dedicated staff at Capital Care Strathcona who cared for Paul during his final years, as well as Dr. Cena and the palliative care staff of Unit 5E at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. A private interment will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Friday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. at Park Memorial Reception Centre, 11015-101 St. Edmonton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to Ducks Unlimited, the Alberta Fish and Game Association or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www. parkmemorial.com.

NIDZIELSKI, Olga January 29, 1930-October 18, 2019 On October 18, 2019 it is with love and great sadness the family announces the passing of their Mother, grand-Baba,and great-grand-Baba, Olga Nidzielski, of Edmonton, at the age of 89 years. Olga is survived by two daughters and two sons, Violet (Tom) Saskiw, Pat (Lawrence) Geleta, Jim (Kathy) Nidzielski, and Dale (Cindy) Nidzielski; grandchildren, Scott (Corene) Saskiw, Kristen Saskiw-Girouard, Shane (Jamie) Geleta, and Kayleigh Nidzielski; great-grandchildren, Brianna and Brody Saskiw-Girouard, Rylan Saskiw, and Hayley Geleta; one sister, Stella Gizowski.

Predeceased by her husband, Mike in 1994; parents, Annie and Kost Kosinski; and brother-in-law, Ed Gizowski.

Funeral service Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Rt. Rev. Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In Olga’s memory, donations may be made to Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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OBITUARY GORGICHUK, Leonard In loving memory of a special son, brother & uncle who left us 9 years ago, October 27, 2010.

The day you left and gained your wings Our hearts just broke in two We wish that you could have stayed with us But Heaven needed you.

You left us with the memories And we love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You know we always will.

You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger even though we are apart.

We know we cannot bring you back Although we wish it everyday But a piece of us went with you The day you went away.

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

KOLISNIAK, Clarence In Loving Memory July 22, 1960 - October 18, 2010 Quietly remembered every day Deeply missed along life’s way No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there There will always be a heartache And often a silent tear Always precious memories Of the days that you were here Remembering your gentleness Your smile and our happy days together We’ll love you forever, We’ll miss you always And as long as we live, We’ll be thinking of you Memories are a gift to treasure Ours of you will last forever The pain of losing you will always stay Loved and remembered everyday Missing your love and laughter Forever loved and deeply missed “All your loving family”

CARD OF THANKS

CHRAPKO, Ivan Dan October 8, 1948 - October 16, 2019 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to IVAN DAN CHRAPKO, P. Eng. Ivan passed away with his family at his side, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the age of 71 years.

A Funeral Service will be held at VERTICAL CHURCH, 1200 Ken Thornton Blvd., Pincher Creek, AB, on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. Condolences can be sent to Ivan’s family to sssmorgans@platinum.ca. In lieu of flowers, Ivan requested that consideration be given to trees, fruit trees or shrubs to be planted on the farm in Pincher Creek. (Gift certificates are available through the Blue Mouse Greenhouse Ltd. in Pincher Creek - 403-627-4087 - Email thebluemousegh@outlook.com). The Greenhouse has requested that this be done by Nov. 30, 2019.

GORONIUK, Daryl We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their support after the loss of our son and brother, Daryl Andrew Goroniuk. Your lovely floral tributes, cards and online messages, phone calls and generous donations in Daryl’s memory are all greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Father Kolin Berglund for his support, the choir members, pallbearers, eulogist, caterers, and to everyone who made the time to attend Daryl’s funeral service. Thank you also to the staff at Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their compassion, attention to detail and support.

Doreen & Melanie Goroniuk

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Fire Safety Fun at Storytime Vegreville Speedway Closing Race of the Season Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People experience the thrill of racing. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) L loyd minster, For t Winner was Lee Hern, McMurray, and all across Runner-up was Gene Vegreville Speedway Alberta.

Friesen, Semi-finalist was President of Vegreville Sean Chilibecki. raced with 46 racers who experienced the thrill of Speedway, Darren Berezan The Max Class Race speeding in a safe and legal commented that the race Winner was Garret environment at the Final went excellent; the weather Kozakewich, Runner-up was Race of the 2019 season at was perfect and there were Russ Anderson, SemiVegreville Airport on no mishaps or spills.

The major sponsors for finalist was Lorrie Schadeck.

September 21.

The Perfect Light Cut was Racers arrived all the way the races were Vegreville won

by Alyshia Freed. from K a m s a c k , Auto and Industrial Supply The King-of-the-Hill was Saskatchewan and Lashburn and Synergy Chartered won by Gene Friesen.

Saskatchewan while others Professional Accountants. came from Drayton Valley, The Super Class Race

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The October 9’s Story Time program at Vegreville Centennial Library just might save children’s life someday as it featured Special Guest, Public Education Specialist with Vegreville Fire Department Lieutenant, Sherry Haque presenting fire safety to kids.

The theme for the Town of Vegreville Fire Prevention

Week was “Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape.”

So, Haque began by getting children to practice some fire safety tips from the book she was reading.

These tips included; “get down and crawl out of the house fast,” “know where to meet your family,” “stay calm and cool,” “don’t open hot doors; find another way out if the door is too warm,” and “call 911 in case of a

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fire.” Haque also said that children need to know their address in case they ever have an emergency. As well, if children’s clothing catches on fire, they need to stop, drop, and roll.

Afterward, the children were able to go inside Vegreville Fire Department’s fire truck. Children left with free activity books, crayons, and Sparky the Firedog cups.

Public Education Specialist with Vegreville Fire Department Lieutenant, Sherry Haque goes inside the fire truck with kids. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

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Books for Babies Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The love of literacy leads to a lifelong love of learning.

Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) made this happen when they presented the programs- Books for Babies and Baby Talk at Homestead Senior Citizen’s Lodge. These are intergenerational programs that involve and engage seniors and children.

The first session was on October 9

and it started with a Welcome Song led

by Erika Trufyn and continued with more songs.

Trufyn mentioned literacy begins at birth and they want to start early to foster a love of books. We read to babies and children because books expose children to the things in the world and it increases language and literacy skills for little ones.

Family Literacy Facilitator, Jennifer Dixon went on and spoke about research

Parents read to their babies. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

that discovered children who have this type of exposure know more words by the age of two than children who have not been read to. It takes two years to acquire language but it is crucial we talk to our babies from birth because if they heard language for two years, they began to learn it on their own. It takes five years to acquire book language.

Therefore this early exposure to books from birth onward is crucial so that

children will have the foundation when they enter kindergarten.

The children learned more songs and, at the end of the event, each child received a free brand-new book they could take home.

It was mentioned that a community guest speaker is usually invited to speak at the Baby Talk program.

Seniors commented later that they really enjoyed seeing the babies.

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VAPING DICE - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 Much like we had heard for decades about smoking tobacco, the proponents and manufacturers of e-cigarettes are telling us it is safe(er) and avoid the discussion that involves the youth market they are quietly targeting.

Teens believe (with some justification) that vaping is less harmful than smoking. E-cigarettes are also less expensive over time than tobacco cigarettes.

Lastly, if you think that apple pie and watermelon flavours are geared towards adults trying to quit the habit, I’ve got some oceanfront property in Arizona you should look at. This is clearly aimed squarely at youth who are a rapidly growing segment of the vape market.

Ultimately, there needs to be tighter regulation and more enforcement for these products. We can’t continue to roll the dice with our health under the guise of a healthier alternative.

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

News Advertiser If you’re selling your home, your realtor might suggest keeping a set of your house keys in a lockbox. Though this can make it easier for potential buyers to view your home, is it a good idea? Here’s what you should know.

The pros

Lockboxes are convenient, especially

Lockboxes: Pros and Cons

when the property up for sale is vacant.

Sellers don’t need to attend each visit and buyers can take a look at the property when it’s most convenient for them. In addition, some buyers prefer visiting homes when the sellers aren’t around.

The cons

No matter how secure the lockbox is, there’s always some level of risk that a bur-

glar could access it. Mechanical lockboxes, however, are more vulnerable than electronic models.

Electronic lockboxes often use smartphone applications to enter a personal code, creating a record of who opened the box and when. While secure, they don’t eliminate the risk of human error.

Keep in mind that the use of a lockbox

requires your consent following a thorough explanation of the risks. If you’re not comfortable with the idea, it’s your right to refuse. Finally, remember that realtors are never allowed to give the combination to anyone who isn’t a registered real estate agent. If you see this happen, report it right away.

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