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October 16 13:55 – Vehicle vs Moose collision reported. Damage to vehicle but no injuries to occupants reported.

14:59 – Report of a lost wallet after leaving the Shell station in Vegreville.

Information added to the RCMP database.

15:43 – Report of a black Jeep that had backed into the gas pump at a Vegreville area gas station. Statement and photos obtained.

16:00 – Report of an abandoned Chevy Trailblazer with no license plate at a Vegreville business parking lot.

Attempted to reach the registered owner for three days with no success. Vehicle towed.

19:18 – vehicle vs deer. Caller reported minor injury but declined EMS and stated they would continue on their way and complete collision statement at a later date.

October 17 12:00 – Report of fraudulent transactions related to lost wallet from the 14:59 call. Multiple locations identified in Vegreville. CCTV footage obtained from two locations showing the same subject.

Additional CCTV footage pending. Under investigation.

12:17 – Complainant attended the detachment to report fraudulent activity with their bank accounts. Under investigation.

12:45 – Report of a truck stolen overnight from the complainant’s back yard.

The truck had a flat tire which was replaced before the theft. Truck added to the RCMP database.

13:53 – Report of vehicle vs deer collision.

14:10 – Complainant received a call from someone claiming to be with Telus about a new contract then a package arrived. They were advised to return the package without a label. Member attended and opened the package finding a new phone which the complainant stated they did not order. They did provide their SIN number to the person on the phone.

Member cautioned them about giving SIN number to anyone. *** note, this is an attempt at identity theft. DO NOT give our personal information unless you know the other party.

15:00 – Report of a Telus line being cut outside the residence. Complainant did not even know if the Telus line was on the house but a Telus representative came to check and told the complainant that it had been cut.

21:07 – Report of assault.

23:01 – Report of neighbour making loud noises at 23:00. Member attended and spoke to the subject of the complaint who stated that their dog was making

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October 18 06:36 – Report of theft from a company truck left overnight on a work site. A tidy tank and battery were stolen. No damage to truck. Complainant described a white truck that had been frequenting the location in the past two weeks.

06:50 – Report of a Red Chrysler 300 stolen overnight. Car later recovered at 17:00 and towed for examination.

07:04 – Report of an unwanted person sleeping in the lobby of a lodging establishment. Member attended but the subject had left without any further issues.

09:01 – Request to serve an Emergency Protective Order that was granted in Edmonton.

14:03 – Client attended the detachment to report finding a dump trailer in the shop of a property they were buying. The trailer was not there previously. Members attended and the trailer was recovered.

14:12 – Report of a dangerous aggressive driver. License plate provided.

Members unable to intercept.

15:41 – Report of a collision in a Vegreville parking lot where one of the parties left without exchanging information.

17:09 – Report of someone sitting behind a Vegreville business who appeared to be “struggling.” Members attended and arranged to get the intoxicated subject at ride home.

October 19 22:02 – Report of a lost wallet at a work site. Description provided and location via Apple airtag given. Members attended but did not find wallet. Member followed up the next day and the wallet had been found.

October 20 07:28 – Report of a Ford F150 parked on the highway just south of the complainant’s location since 05:00. Caller indicated an older mail was inside and appeared confused. Members attended to provide assistance.

09:32 – Report of a lost or stolen license plate. Plate added the RCMP database.

12:04 – Report of hit and run at a Vegreville business parking lot.

15:53 – Report of vehicle vs light pole at a Vegreville business.

19:00 – Report of a third party informing them that someone was trying to “set up camp” at the complainant’s business yard. Members conducted patrols but nothing was noted and no one was “setting up camp.”

19:22 – Vehicle vs power pole on Hwys 631 and 857. No occupant found in the vehicle which had air bags deployed and extensive damage. Driver attended the detachment the next day to report. Under investigation.

23:48 – Subject charged under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act for smoking of vaping cannabis where prohibited.

October 21 00:06 – Complainant reports theft of older Ford King Ranch in progress.

Complainant following the vehicle.

Under investigation.

00:12 – Report of a truck with loud muffler speeding and running stop signs.

Patrols turned up negative.

18:11 – Report of trespassing by hunter on farm land. Ongoing issue with subject. Members attended and obtained statement. Subject issued a find under the Trespassing Act. 20:28 – Report of a male by a Vegreville business sitting on a bench intoxicated, slurring speech and unclean. Complainant was concerned due to the temperature.

Members attended and located the subject who could not stand or walk so arranged to have them transported home October 22 Nothing of note

During the week there were 59 calls for service made in total including: 0 false 911s, 0 false alarms, 3 animal strikes, 3 relationship violence, 3 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 6 tickets or warnings from traffic enforcement.

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What do you get when you cross someone “deeply concerned” while at the same time warning of “undeniable harm?” Well… our PM Justin Trudeau of course. That’s the message relayed by PM Trudeau when speaking about Alberta’s proposed plans to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

I’ll preface this piece by stating that l, like many Albertans, am still undecided on if I am FOR an Alberta pension plan and pulling out of the CPP or against it. Frankly I haven’t looked at it close enough and my current views are based on history.

Something I think not enough people consider. I’ll get into my reservations later.

In September, Premier Danielle Smith started a process of province wide consultation on whether Alberta should opt out of the Canada Pension Plan and instead, do what Quebec did when the CPP started and create and Alberta Pension Plan. A much publicized (third party) report estimated that Alberta is entitled to more than half of the CPP’s current assets or $334 billion.

To be clear, the ability to leave and the formula that came up with the $334 billion do not seem to be in question. They are both part of the Canada Pension Plan Act which came into effect in 1965. The numbers have been looked by multiple professionals and while there is some debate on the exact number, all state it’s

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in the ballpark.

While the Alberta government is out in full force with interviews, advertising and a web site, so too are those opposed.

Naturally the NDP are against it. In today’s polarized political landscape, they couldn’t be anything but against it regardless of what the end results were. The Federal Liberals are falling over themselves to be against it, and even the Federal PCs are against it. On the PCs, they have to look at their strategy. They can’t be FOR Alberta leaving when they want votes in Ontario and will likely get most of the Alberta votes anyhow.

So.. on to the Federal Liberals. In an open letter last week Trudeau made a number of interesting statements. Let’s look at a few.

“I have instructed my cabinet and officials to take all necessary steps to ensure Albertans — and Canadians — are fully aware of the risks of your plan, and to do everything possible to ensure the CPP remains intact.” This sounds like an authoritarian regime, not Canada. What are “all necessary steps?” I’m pretty sure we aren’t discussing dismantling the CPP, only leaving it. If it’s so great, it should be fine without little Ol’ Alberta.

Trudeau stated concern for the growing cost of living putting strain on Canadians, saying they “need to have continued faith that their financial future is secure.” Well, I’m pretty sure you’re taking care of that with carbon taxes and unprecedented government spending.

Somewhere along the way, the PM also warned that an Alberta exit would cause “undeniable” harm. Harm? To whom?

If the agreed upon math states that Alberta is entitled to roughly half the total of the CPP funds and our population is 4.37 million or under 12% of Canada’s 38.25 million, that should tell you something. Math is hard, and I’m sure much more complex than my thoughts, but it looks to me like we’ve been paying FAR more than our share.

Albertans, like most everyone else, are cautious people, particularly when it comes to money. Without a doubt they (we) are wary of leaving a pension plan that doesn’t obviously look broken.

My biggest concern as I alluded to in the beginning is the track record of the Alberta Government and spending like it’s the end of the world every time there’s a surplus. We can’t afford that type of irrational and undisciplined control over our pensions. If Alberta had managed its finances like Norway, we may have a sovereign wealth fund that would make a good start to any pension plan.

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault (MP) said this is an issue on which the federal and Alberta governments “disagree fiercely,” and said he believes Albertans don’t need the “stress,” “anxiety,” and “distraction” of the debate right now. He’s likely right, but how much of that “stress” and “anxiety” is because of the federal government and their decisions over the past 8 years?

I’ve been “deeply concerned” for years and I thank you for reading about it.

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The alarm sounded at 5:15 am on Oct. 18. Entry was gained by breaking a glass window in the main door. Suspects were wearing gloves and masks. The matter is currently under investigation according to police.

Store owner Susan Kim said there were three suspects, one man and two women.

One of the suspects was wearing a graphic hoodie. Merchandise stolen included: hats, hoodies, food, phone accessories, lighters, bongs and kitchen towels. Estimated value of stolen merchandise is approximately $2,000.

Kim said she heard of other gas stations in Mundare and Bruderheim that have experienced similar problems recently. Kim is hoping more information will come to light that will lead to the arrests of the suspects and she is urging people to be extra careful to protect themselves.

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90 Years Ago – October 25, 1933

Rev. W.T. Cromb, who recently disposed of his mercantile business at Warwick, has purchased the business at Minburn which has for many years been conducted by Mr. George Harris. Mr. Harris is holding a clearing-out sale, preparing to turn the business over to Mr. Cromb.

Long-distance telephony from Vegreville to another point by radio became an actuality last week when Milt Acheson, local manager of the Alberta Government Telephones phoned his brother-in-law, Mr. Norman Watt in Prince Rupert B.C. The conversation was carried on to Vancouver by the Trans-Canada line by B.C. Telephones to Campbell River and from there to its destination by radio.

R. Perrins, formerly of Camrose is taking over the management of the local Safeway Store, while Dan Pettit, on whom the hockey club had built up strong hopes, has been transferred to Edmonton. Mr. Pettit leaves on Monday to take up his duties in the city.

Wade and Sheppard announce that they have taken over the Pioneer Livery Barn, formerly operated by R. Lafluer. It will be known in the future as the Vegreville Horse Exchange.

75 Years Ago – October 27, 1948

A civic census recently conducted by the authority of the town council, gives Vegreville a population of 2086, exclusive of what is termed transients. The 2066 represents the actual number of permanent residents.

James Wyllie, Vegreville’s well-known swine breeder, who has been a big winner consistently at Edmonton’s Fall Show, again came to the front this week with the winning Grand Championship Boar. Reserve Championship went to another district breeder, Fred Seminiuk of New Kiew.

On or about November 1st, W.N. Pidruchney and Douglas Smith, district agriculturists, will take over their new premises on Second Avenue at the rear of the new Treasury Branch offices. The entrance to their offices is on Second Avenue. The new location has been fitted up exclusively for the use of Bill and Douglas and they will be prepared to welcome their old friends and new ones with a wellequipped service.

In Portland, Oregon, policewomen Florence Findley released a suspected shoplifter for lack of evidence, and discovered that her wallet and badge had been stolen.

50 Years Ago – October 25, 1973

A newcomer to the field of beekeeping, Mr. and Mrs. Derek Fox were amply rewarded for their efforts of the past year when a sample of honey in the Edmonton and District Beekeeper’s Association Show was awarded the top prize. The class was the granulated honey. Mr. and Mrs. Fox operate 15 hives at their farm, located about 16 miles northeast of Vegreville.

Planning and work of the past several years were culminated on Thursday last week with the official opening ceremonies of the Vegreville Civic Complex and the Provincial Building. Premier Peter Lougheed performed the pleasant duty of opening the Civic Complex while the Hon. Dr. Winston Backus, Minister of Public Works, cut the ribbon to declare the Provincial Building open.

Initial work on the $850,000 Co-operative Shopping Centre began this week laying out the building’s location. Federated Co-op is the general contractor building the large retail outlet for the Vegreville Co-operative Association Ltd. An old-time Case steam engine was acquired by the Ukrainian Heritage Village east of Elk Island Park last week and delivered by truck to the site. The engine is in working order, is thought to have been brought to western Canada about 1909-10, and was acquired by the Ukrainian Heritage Village group from Lac La Biche.

25 Years Ago – October 27, 1998

The outgoing Vegreville town council received the approval of the majority of voters when all four incumbents were voted back to serve another term. Together with the acclaimed mayor, Dave Kucherawy, incumbents Ken Baxandall, Richard Coleman, Eric Steinbach, and Helmet Zelent will join newly elected councilors Jenny Cooper and Rod Stewart to take the town into the next millennium.

A local farmer and candidate for the Canadian Wheat Board, Greg Porozni, will attend the European Biotechnology Congress in Brussels this week to promote Canadian-grown canola.

Diane Campbell, who has worked in the Mundare Branch of the CIBC for the past 5 years is retiring. Mundare area customers wished Diane well in her retirement.

Robert Kassian acclaimed Mayor, and Esther Zayak, Tim Shchurek, and Steve Serna filled the council seats in Two Hills. Gary Duffett was also acclaimed by had to resign due to RCMP regulations that state officers cannot run for any political office.

The Bullpen sports lounge opened in August of 1998. The owners are Darrell Gara and Roman Zubritsky. The owners felt there was a need for a quiet comfortable lounge which provided all types of sports entertainment. All major hockey, football, and baseball games. Wrestling and everything in between.

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Low Food Inflation Alone Won’t Fix Food Industry’s Trust Crisis Dr. Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University Canadians are skeptical of any official statistics, including the inflation rate, churned out by Ottawa Sylvain CharleboisFood inflation in Canada has dropped to 5.9 percent, a nearly one percent decline since August. On the surface, this may seem like a reason to celebrate, with grocery trips becoming somewhat less burdensome on our wallets. However, the pressing question remains: do Canadians genuinely believe the data released by Statistics Canada?

A quick glance at social media commentary reveals Canadians’ skepticism toward the numbers churned out

by Ottawa. Trust seems to be at an all-time low, and many rely on their gut feelings rather than official statistics. Even though the data indicates that food inflation is at its lowest since January 2022, the gap between general inflation and food inflation has shrunk to 2.1 percent, and several food items have become more affordable, Canadians remain unconvinced.

Interestingly, Canada boasts the second-lowest food inflation rate among G7 countries, trailing only the United States at 3.7 percent. But it appears that no matter how reassuring these statistics might be, Canadians want none of it.

Metro has taken legal action against Loblaw and Weston, claiming they “falsely implicated” it in a pricefixing conspiracy regarding bread. This scandal, infamously known as the “bread cartel,” allegedly persisted for 14 years between 2011 and 2015, yet the Competition Bureau’s investigation, which began in 2015, is still ongoing. While one company, Canada Bread, admitted guilt and paid a substantial fine this summer, the infighting between grocers continues.

This ongoing turmoil harms the industry’s image and further erodes consumer trust.

Against this backdrop, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity released its annual public trust

report, a survey designed to gauge Canadians’ trust in the Canadian food industry. While the report addresses critical issues like inflation, food affordability, and sustainable industry practices, it overlooks pressing concerns affecting public trust today.

Notably, it says nothing about perceived profiteering, persistent farm waste, especially in dairy, trust in data provided by Statistics Canada, or potential collusion within the industry. This omission is unfortunate, as these issues are central to rebuilding public trust.

There is currently no concrete evidence of grocers, manufacturers, or other industry players profiteering.

Nevertheless, 82 percent of Canadians believe that profiteering is somehow associated with rising food prices, according to a recent survey. This perception poses a significant challenge that the industry must address promptly.

The legal disputes between grocers and a public trust report largely funded by the industry only add to Canadians’ skepticism about the food industry. Trust in the sector is fragile, and it is essential that every stakeholder, from government bodies to industry leaders, work diligently to rebuild it.

Ottawa’s efforts to stabilize food prices by encouraging grocers to lower prices are commendable, but the real issue at hand is trust. The food industry can no longer take Canadians’ trust for granted. Rebuilding trust will require transparent communication, greater accountability, and a commitment to addressing the public’s concerns, whether they relate to perceived profiteering, farm waste, confidence in data sources, or potential industry collusion.

It’s time for the food industry to not only deliver quality products but also to prove that it deserves the trust of Canadian consumers. Food inflation might be on the decline, but restoring faith in the industry is the true measure of success.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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New to Vegreville was the Vegreville Psychic Fair and Market at Vegreville Centennial Library on October 14.

When asked, Coordinator Carmen Bruce answered, “I had 25 vendors altogether and had a waiting list of about five or six. I brought in a Moss Mosaic Workshop and a free Halloween Cookie Decorating for the kids from Carter’s Creations Bakery in Wetaskiwin which was courtesy of the Vegreville Centennial Library. I personally offered free glitter tattoos for the kids as I really felt it was important to make this event family friendly. I encouraged everyone to dress up and had prize draws for those that did, as well as, a public prize draw.

There was food available for sale from Crave Appetite at the site.

The vendors came from all over! Leduc, Edmonton, Vilna, St. Albert, Lloydminister, Lamont, Fort Saskatchewan, and a couple from

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This event was a huge success with a steady flow of approximately 400 attendees coming in and out all day.

My main objective on the day was to make sure everyone was taken care of and I take my hosting duties very seriously!

The highlights of the fair is just feeling the electric energy. It was such a party atmosphere, such a safe environment for people to be seen and heard and validated.

I loved seeing people stay to eat and chit chat and enjoy themselves.

The readers were phenomenal and I could hear many conversations on how moved people were by their experiences.

I am grateful to everyone who supported my venture.”

At the event, when questioned, a Psychic Medium Valerie Matlock explained, “The best reading comes when you are open, willing, and wanting to allow me to connect with you.

The way I predict a person’s future is I

read aura cards and I read them intuitively. I am doing three card readings today: past, present and future. So, I would just look at the third card you felt was good for you for your future card and tell you what I am feeling about it.

I also am doing a bit of mediumship today which is communicating with people who have passed away. This is harder to do in a big crowd. But I am getting some hits today.”

At another booth, Christine Rutherford and Jen Lowe were the vendors for Two Girls Jewelry Deals. Rutherford commented, “Our products go with the theme of this event because we restore vintage jewelry and a lot of our pieces have a spirit connection or you can feel who owned them. We really focus on healing jewelry. So, we have chakra, gemstone and other jewelry that do this.”

In the library meeting room, Moss Artist Sarah Beckett was giving a Moss Mosaic Workshop where she mentioned, “Participants are creating real plants that are preserved in glycerol center watering for eight plus years.

This fits in with the theme of this fair because they can incorporate stones and other things related to this. Doing this craft is also very grounding.”

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ed, and if it hadn’t been for Mike (Fundytus) I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

Sven smiles wryly, thinking back to the times he would run into Laurenson, former Fire Chief of the Mannville Fire Department. “Every time I saw him, he would ask when am I joining the department.” He admits, “I don’t know what got into me.” When Brad asked him when he was going to join the department, he responded by asking him, “What time is practice?”

Brad replied, “7 pm tonight.” True to his word, Sven showed up to practice and never stopped showing up to practice.

In 2021, the County of Minburn took over fire services for the Mannville and Innisfree Fire Departments. He then realized that firefighting could be a fulltime job, and says from that point on, that “everything clicked” and he began to take more advanced courses with the support of Regional Fire Chief Mike Fundytus.

“Life allowed me to go on a lot of specialized training courses.

I met a ton of people. Everyone was really good.”

The first course he went on was the Wildland Urban Interface course that was held in Barrhead. The three-day course allows firefighters to go on deployments such as the ones he was on this past summer. He then took a week-long Advanced Vehicle Saturday, October 28 Extrication course in Leduc. That was followed by Northern 5:00pm - 7:00pm Heat, a heavy live fire training in Peace River.

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He spent nearly two months this past summer fighting wildfires from Entwistle to Peers to Slave Lake to Peace River to Hay River to Enterprise and several other points in between those locales. He served with the Mannville Fire Department for the past four years and recently secured full-time employment with the Heritage Pointe Fire Station in Foothills County.

Before leaving Mannville for his new posting, Sven reflected on his journey as a firefighter and how it changed the trajectory of his life. “If it hadn’t been for Brad (Laurenson) I wouldn’t have start-

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Acoustic Acres Fundraiser Benefits Hairy Hill Volunteer Fire Department

Hairy Hill Fire Chief Don de Beaudrap, left, accepts $630 cheque from Drew and Trinity of Acoustic Acres. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Backdraft BBQ and Movie Night at Acoustic Acres was not only an evening of great entertainment, but a great way to support the Hairy Hill Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week.

Drew and Trinity of Acoustic Acres said the fundraiser came together in three weeks with the help of co-organizer Bob Ross with the Two Hills Run to the Hills Memorial Rally. Around 70 people attended the Oct. 7 fundraiser.

The couple say it was nice to see neighbours meeting neighbours, socializing and supporting a local community event that raised $630 for the fire department.

Of that amount, $230 was raised through the quilt raffle that was donated by the Run to the Hills Rally volunteer organization.

Fire Chief Don de Beaudrap attended the fundraiser and said everyone was welcoming and people enjoyed watching the movie, and the bonfire added a nice ambience to the gathering under the night skies. “People were warm and supportive and we always appreciate community support wherever we can find it.”

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Halloween is such a fun and memorable time for children and people of all ages who are young at heart. So, we need to keep it this way and ensure everyone is safe.

Government of Canada recommends for parents or caregivers to accompany their children while they go trick or treating at least until the kids are of the age that they can go with their friends.

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Instruct your children the rules and how to be careful when crossing the street. Make sure they look both ways and only cross when no cars are coming. Cross streets at the corner, and never cross between parked cars.

The most important part of giving out treats is to ensure you don’t give out candies or food items that children are commonly allergic to.

Other ideas are to tell your children not to eat any treats until you have looked them over.

Be careful when giving children any treats that could be potential choking hazards such as chewy candies, peanuts and hard candies.

Take extra care when examining the treats and toys after your children bring them home; inspect toys or novelty items for small parts and do not let children under three years of age play with them.

Also, make sure children are dressed fittingly for Halloween. Some suggestions to avoid are costumes with flowing skirts, capes or baggy sleeves, costumes that are over-sized, and costume accessories such as beards, wigs, wings and tails, can all be hazardous around candles or other ignition sources.

Choose costumes and accessories that are less likely to catch on fire, such as those made of nylon or heavyweight polyester.

Some costumes may be labelled flame-resistant, but remember, flame-resistant does not mean fire-proof.

Pick brightly coloured costumes that can be clearly seen by motorists. Add reflective tape to the costume to increase visibility.

Use make-up or face paint instead of masks - improperly fitted masks can interfere with your child’s vision or breathing.

Before using face paint or make-up, do a patch test to see if your child is sensitive or allergic to something in the cosmetic. Even products labelled as “hypoallergenic” can still cause allergic reactions.

If you do choose a mask, make sure it fits properly and allows them to see and breathe easily.

Do not use contact lenses that change eye colour or create special effects because they can cause injury to a child’s eyes.

Avoid costumes that are too big or have long dangling pieces that children can trip over.

Ensure that toy weapons and similar accessories are made of soft or flexible material. Hard or rigid costume accessories can cause accidents.

Choose costumes that fit well and can be worn over warm clothing to protect your child against cold and wet weather.

As well, when decorating, to avoid injuries, let children draw a face or design on the pumpkin and then have an adult carve it.

Candles, jack-o-lanterns, lighters and matches are all fire hazards. Place lighted candles and jack-o-lanterns away from curtains and other flammable objects, and do not leave them unattended. Instead of candles, consider using a small flashlight or battery candle to light your jack-o-lantern.

Keep candles, matches, lighters and other fire hazards in a place that children cannot reach.

Avoid using Halloween candles with multiple wicks.

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Check indoor and outdoor decorative lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires or loose connections. Do not overload extension cords.

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There is nothing wrong with everyone having fun and indulging in Halloween treats and snacks once a year.

But there are healthy options available too that are equally as delicious.

For treats and snacks to give out at Halloween, dark chocolate bars have plenty of nutritious content in them. Other choices are 100 percent fruit leather bars, raisins, dates, packaged rice krispy bars, pretzels, apple sauce and fruit cups, and packaged shelled sunflower and pumpkin seeds, jello fruit cups, sealed package candy apples, bananas, and bags of whole wheat or whole grain chips.

For Halloween parties, some ideas are you can make jello with fruit inside, create strawberry ghosts where you put strawberries in white chocolate and add chocolate chips for the eyes and a piece of cheerio for the mouth.

You can decorate the peeling from clementine oranges with a marker to make a Halloween theme on it.

Making cupcakes out of pumpkins, beets, or other vegetables is always delicious and healthy.

There are so many other ideas but the main thing is let your imagination go wild and have fun.

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pigs, chickens, ducks and so on, but as years went by, they reduced the livestock to focus on grain farming and raising cattle. There were many changes in farm operations over these years with the addition of tractors, square balers, and a selfpropelled combine.

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Bob and Lorraine’s unwavering commitment to and love for “The Farm” made this a special place for gatherings for family and friends. When sons, Rob and Barry Bown (grandsons) took up farming, farm homes were built for the growing families and the farming operations expanded with the purchase and rental of additional land.

Barry and Diana Bown focused on grain farming, and Rob and family on raising cattle. The Bown farming legacy continues today with the fourth generation of farmers. Chad, Travis and Todd Bown (great-grandsons) have joined the grain farming operations. Jenn, Amy and Chris Bown (great-grandchildren) have joined Rob in raising cattle.

The Bown family were honoured to receive the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award, and extend their special thanks to community members and friends who have supported the realization of this family achievement. The family looks forward to celebrating many more years of farming this land.

Stalks of Family Fun Grew at Vegreville Corn Maze Rosanne Fortier

News Correspondent

Vegreville Corn Maze 2023 was held each weekend from September 23 to October 9 at Vegreville Regional Museum and Vegreville Event Centre grounds.

Office Manager for Vegreville Agricultural Society Rachel Farr said, “There were approximately 350 people per day who attended this event. A lot of people were from Vermilion, St. Paul, Viking and surrounding areas.

This was a partnership spearheaded by Vegreville Agricultural Society and local nonprofit groups.

The profit generated from gate admission and concession proceeds from this event will be shared with the 11 nonprofit groups.”

One of the members of these organizations, President of Vegreville Royal Purple Lodge No. 125 Shirley Rattray, mentioned that three members volunteered to help out at the corn maze. “It was great that they were able to help out Vegreville Agricultural Society. As a service club, we try to help out others as much as we can, when we can. From the monies we will receive, we will give it back to many of the non-profit organizations from the community.”

When asked, a member of Royal Purple Nora Paquette mentioned, “I worked on Saturday, October 7 with Marian Baxandall and Clara Nawrot. We sold lots of hamburgers and hotdogs to the young children and families. We were all enjoying the beautiful autumn sunshine and the really cute kids in this community get together.”

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Drought Relief Support for Livestock Producers Government of Alberta Submitted The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions.

Alberta’s livestock producers are vital to our province’s economy. It has been a tough growing season with challenges due to dry conditions causing many of our farmers and ranchers to face extraordinary costs. To help them through this difficult time, the governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on a 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance response.

“Many Alberta livestock producers have faced multiple challenges this growing season. This year’s drought and excessive heat has resulted in our ranchers facing extra costs due to lost grazing days. We recognize their stress as the winter-feeding months approach. This program will help alleviate some of the cost pressures, and support producers in protecting their livelihoods while they continue to put food on tables around the world.”

RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation “I’ve had the opportunity to meet with farmers and producers from across Western Canada and they’ve shared just how challenging this growing season has been for their operations. With a total federal investment of $219 million for the western provinces through AgriRecovery, we’re helping them recover so they can continue to feed Canada, and the world.”

Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Funding for this joint AgriRecovery initiative is cost-shared through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), with the federal government providing $99 million and Alberta’s government providing $66 million. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) will administer the program.

Sustainable CAP is a five-year program, beginning this year, and includes a $3.5 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and resiliency in the agriculture, agri?food and agri?based products sector. This investment includes $1 billion in federal programs and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs funded 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially-territorially.

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Brodie Haugan, Chair, Alberta Beef Producers “We appreciate the provincial and federal governments for stepping up with funding to help livestock producers cover extra feed costs due to this year’s drought. Alberta’s bison producers will continue to be the cornerstone of Alberta’s diversified livestock industry and this financial relief will make a huge difference though the winter months.”

Steven Lunty, Chair, Bison Producers of Alberta Livestock producers with grazing animals will be able to apply for financial support to cover losses they incurred to manage and maintain their breeding herds. For example, eligible producers could access up to $150 per head for breeding animals. Program details are still being finalized with the Government of Canada, and more information will be available soon.

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OCTOber 25, 2023

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Vision Credit Union Vegreville Branch offered their members free Beef on a Bun and a draw to win door prizes, as well as, a free calendar with a donation to Vegreville Food Bank when they celebrated International Credit Union Day on October 19.

When asked about the benefits of working with a Credit Union, Branch Manager Trainee Val Kuzmic replied, “One of the main benefits to being a member is when you phone our credit union, you actually get to speak to one of the staff over here. You are not having to go through any electronic banking or through the main office.

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After this, Senior Member Service Representative Jennifer Young said another benefit is profit sharing. “We are a cooperative. We are locally owned so the members pay a really small fee to get a share in their credit union. Then the more they invest or the more they take loans, their profit share will grow. Also, once a year, we pay a portion of their profit share in cash.”

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Long-time Town of Mundare Councillor Irene Talaga took the Oath of Office to become Deputy Mayor during the annual organizational meeting which was held on Oct. 17.

Talaga will serve in this position until next October. After that, Councillor Danika Brison will serve as Deputy Mayor until October 2025.

During the organizational meeting, appointments to 16 Irene Talaga, left, takes oath of office. On the right is Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) boards, committees and commissions were made with one Meals per Day $67.00 Councillor serving as a desigMeals per ½ day $41.00 nate and another Councillor serving as an or actual cost with receipt alternate.

Mileage 0.61 /KM Council also named its assessor, lawyer, Registration and Accommodation paid by engineer, and auditor. Colin Zyla and Diane Burtnick will serve as Development the Town.

Following the organizational meeting, Officer. Subdivision Authority is Jane Dauphinee. Members of the Assessment the regular meeting of council was held. At that time, Chief Administrative Officer Review Board were also approved.

Council meetings be held on the first and Colin Zyla updated council on the drainage third Tuesday of each month except for July issue at Whitetail Cove. It was originally and August which will have one meeting on thought the project would cost around the first Tuesday and November and $17,000. The tender bids came in at subDecember which will only have one meet- stantially higher rates, ranging from $53,100 to $84,320. Zyla did, however, recing on the second Tuesday. ommend council accept the lowest tender Council remuneration: for the back lot ditch rehabilitation project.

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VCHS Welcomes New Principal Brandon Salyzyn

tor. They helped me to see the impact you can have in your role as an educator.

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They are at the age where they are just starting school themselves. So, just watching those aha moments and all the fun they have about learning is really neat.

My journey as an educator started with being a substitute teacher. Once I was done my sub time, I did land up landing a job as a teacher for a one year contact and then I had an ongoing contact at another school. I started teaching back in 2007.

I am a physical education major, that is my training but I had the wonderful joy as many teachers do, to get my first job in an area that was outside of my specialty.

So, I was teaching automotive which I absolutely loved because it pushed my thinking in an area that I wasn’t used to.

You know as teachers, we always talk about always being willing to learn and using that drive to be a lifelong learner.

That is what that job forced me to do for about eight or nine years. I just fell in love with the content and hands on learning that Career and Technology Studies (CTS) offers.

This is my ninth year as an administrator.

My goal is to get to know the community at VCHS. All the staff has been wonderful and very welcoming and the kids have been great. My vision is to just continue the great work that has already been started here and to see how I can help to bring my skills to the table to continue that vision, moving forward.”

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New Principal Brandon Salyzyn started working for a couple of weeks at the end of the 2023 school team by covering a leave at Vegreville Composite High. “I liked doing this because it gave me a bit of a taste of what the school was all about and I was able to meet the people, the students, and the staff. It gave me a chance to see how great a community it is.

This is my first year working as a principal where I took on the position at the beginning of the 2023/2024 school term.”

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Tributes MEMORIAM

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DONALD, Austin (Tuffy) January 28, 1931 - October 30, 1985 The years have come and gone But beautiful memories linger on.

Quietly remembered everyday Sadly missed along life’s way.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our heats, you are always there.

Beautiful memories silently kept Of one’s we loved and cannot forget.

Also beautiful memories of Nick and Anne Marshall and Liz and Linda Ron and Kathy PETRUK Also Joe W and Flossie Marie Elaine Lee and Eleanor Charles and Gwen Austin Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed Love, Marian Keith and Maria and Family Rod and Marlene and Family

Pamela Joyce Dobson December 22, 1941 - October 24, 2010 In loving memory of a wonderful mother and grandmother “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.”

- Isaiah 66:13.

KISILEVICH, Helen September 9, 1931 – October 19, 2023 On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Helen Kisilevich of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years.

Helen is survived by her loving family, children Elbert (Mary), Marvin (Rose), Sandra (Gary) Zuk and Kevin (Jolene); 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Sophie Dmytryk, Edward Stashko, Boris (Emily) Stashko and David (Marion) Stashko; sister-in-law Germaine Dziwenka; also by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Helen was predeceased by her husband Martin; parents Paul and Karolina (Stashko) Dziwenka; brother Kazel Dziwenka; brotherin-law Mike Dmytryk; 2 nephews Kelvin Dziwenka and Christopher Stashko.

A Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church – Vegreville with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church Cemetery – Mundare, Alberta.

Memorial donations may be made to “St. Martin Of Tours Roman Catholic Church – Vegreville” or “Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Cemetery Fund – Mundare.”

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GULEVICH, Ronald Michael January 30, 1956 – October 15, 2023 On Sunday, October 15, 2023, Ron Gulevich of Vegreville, Alberta, passed away at the age of 67 years with his family by his side.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Emily; daughter Lesley (Travis) Orchison along with their children Tyler and Matty; and Kimberly (Ashley) Quann along with their children Carter and Jordyn and stepgrandson Alex; siblings Koni (Bryan) Getschel and their son Scott (Christine) and their children Jade and Brooke; Ken and his daughter Amber; and Tom (Deb) Gulevich and their son Lee; one brother-in-law Vernon Shukalek; along with numerous relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Eddie and Anne Gulevich; parents-in-laws Henry and Vera Shukalek; and nephew Chad Gulevich.

A private Memorial Service will be held at Autumn Rose Funeral Home. Inurnment to take place at a later date in Spas Maskalyk Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the “Spas Maskalyk Church Restoration – c/o Box 309, Vegreville, AB.,T9C 1R3.”

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DOBSON Pamela Joyce Dobson 22 December, 1941 – 24 October 2010 and Brian Dobson 10 April 1940 – 30 August 2023 Oh, Mum and Dad, the pipes, the pipes were calling; From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.

The summers gone, and all the leaves falling, It’s you, tis you must go and I must bide; But come ye back when summers in the meadow; Or when the valley’s hushed and white with snow.

I will be here in sunshine and in shadow, Oh, Mum and Dad, I loved you so.

But when ye come, and all the flowers are dying; And we are dead, as dead as we can be, You’ll come and find the place where we are lying, And kneel and say an Ave there for we.

And we shall hear, though soft you tread above us, And all our grave will warmer, sweeter be, For you will bend and tell us that you love us, And we shall sleep in peace for eternity.

All my Love, Jacqueline Dobson

BOHAICHUK, Andrew Anthony May 30, 1960 - October 8, 1979 44 years ago, on Thanksgiving You left us to be with the Lord.

At that time, We didn’t feel like being thankful, But the memories you left, -Your smile, Your keen sense of humor, Your work ethic- remain.

We still feel the emptiness and pain, And try to imagine, What you would Be and look like now.

Daddy and Rosanne left too, To join you.

Love Mama, Suzy (John), Mark (Elsie), Bohdan (Carol) Rest in Peace

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It is Garth Brooks who I started to impersonate in 1991. Earlier on in my musical career, I was singing everybody’s music. I was a welder and I had my own businesses and I did music on the side. Once I started playing more country music, I started singing Garth Brooks’s material more because I found I could sing his music the best out of all the other artists’ music I sang. From there, I started getting asked to sing at birthday and anniversary parties so it developed that way.

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Mundare resident’s Mya Stemberger is a familiar face in the world of sports for Vegreville and area teams.

Mya’s mother, Shelia Stemberger explained that Mya has Ratepayers are reminded that property taxes must be paid in full by October 31st, 2023. Any outstanding amounts not moved on to collegiate sports and is on the Women’s Basketball paid by this date will be assessed a penalty of 12% on NAIT OOKS where they played a game versus Lakeland at November 1, 2023.

Vegreville Composite High School on October 4 where Lakeland won 76-74. Other local people on the team are Coach Kiera Lyons Ratepayers are reminded that an additional penalty of 5% from Ryley and one of the referees, Kelsey Bortnick, lives on a will be charged on February 1, 2024 on all taxes remaining farm outside of Lavoy. unpaid after January 31, 2024.

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We played another exhibition the week prior to the game versus Lakeland where this game was against Red Deer Polytechnic and our team won 72-67. It is really exciting being able to participate at this level and having such a supportive team to work with really makes it special.”

Money donated during the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy-Remembrance Campaign is placed in public trust funds. Some of the many ways this money is used to improve life for people in your community include: •Provide assistance to needy ex-service members and their families.

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The 2023 Poppy Campaign will commence in Vegreville on October 27, 2023. A ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the Vegreville Social Centre, commencing at 10:30 am on November 11, 2023. We will be marching from the Legion to the Social Centre via the Cenotaph prior to the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join us. Please be at the Branch ready to march at 9:30 a.m.

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Email: cao@towno�wohills.com

Dated at the Town of Two Hills in the Province of Alberta, this 12 day of October, 2023.

Adam Kozakiewicz, Returning Officer