Vegreville News Advertiser - October 26, 2022

Years of Fun, Fellowship

Warwick Ladies Club presented a High Tea Party for their Centennial Celebration at Warwick Hall on October 23.

There were around 65 people in attendance. The current club members hosted this event and they said they wanted an afternoon tea to accommodate a diverse group of ladies to reminisce and celebrate a wonderful organization.

Viola Braun Fox emceed this celebration. She joined the club in 1974 and said she would always be grateful for the invitation Jean Hughston gave her to join.

President Tracy Giffin said, “I am truly humbled and honoured to be up here today. Being a member of this group has been very rewarding. There is a bunch of fun,

wisdom and respect that each of these ladies bring to the table at each of our gatherings.”

Jean Hughston who is the longest standing member noted that the original founders of the club were: Ada Hughston Dunn, Margaret Bosse, Teresa McKenzie, Vera Hughston and Ethel Pugh.

In 1922 there were 10-15 members and in 2022, and today there are between 20-25 members.

When asked why she believes the club is still going strong, she replied, “We are all still dedicated to help raise money to donate to local charities. In early days, our ladies needed social interaction because they were isolated on the farm. Today, life is so busy no one has time to visit and this club encourages one to slow down

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Members of the Club perform the humourous skit, A Typical Warwick Ladies Club Meeting, set in front of the historic Warwick Hall Canvas. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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RCMP files from October 17 - 23 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser

October 17

05:48 – Multiple calls of a suspicious person yelling in the street in Vegreville. Members located the person in question and suspected he was suffering from mental health issues. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

15:15 – Theft from a vehicle. Multiple items were stolen from a trailer parked at a rural location near Lavoy. Under investigation.

21:57 – Report of a suspicious person at Mundare location. Members attended and located a 36-year-old female known to police. She had outstanding warrants and was arrested on same. She was later released after a bail hearing with a Justice of the Peace.

October 18

06:59 – Report of attempted fraud. The complainant indicated that they received a phone call from someone with a USA number attempting to gather information and gain access to an Amazon shopping account. Further attempts were made to gather banking information. No information was provided by the complainant.

12:53 – Off duty members in Vegreville observed a vehicle being driven by someone known to be unlicensed. On duty members responded and upon approaching the vehicle, the driver fled. The suspect was later located, arrested and remanded into custody. Pending charges include: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Flight from Police, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Prohibited and Failing to Comply with a Release Order.

13:35 – Members were dispatched to a location in Vegreville where a 76-year-old male had fallen and was unable to get up. Members attended and then EMS was engaged to assist the client as this was not a police matter.

16:46 – Report of a male walking down the street and yelling and screaming. Members attended the Vegreville location and found an intoxicated subject. Transportation was arranged for the 41-year-old male to a location with a sober friend to sober up.

18:19 – Report of a cell phone being stolen from a business in Vegreville. An employee had left their cell phone on the counter and after assisting multiple customers noticed that the cell phone was gone. Under investigation.

October 19

07:57 – Attempted theft of a vehicle from a residence in Vegreville. During the night, the vehicle was forcibly entered, and

the ignition tampered with. Under investigation.

08:36 – Report of theft of a vehicle from a residence in Vegreville. The owner noticed the vehicle missing when they woke up. The vehicle is a black 2006 GMC Sierra. Under investigation.

09:30 – Report of vandalism to a vehicle at a business in Mundare overnight. A fuel tank was punctured. Evidence was retrieved and the matter is under investigation.

10:32 – Report of theft from a vehicle parked at a residence in Vegreville. The vehicle was forcibly entered and multiple hand tools, (some trade specific) were stolen. Under investigation.

14:16 – Complaint regarding a dispute regarding work being done at a residence. The complainant indicated that they were not happy with the work done by a contractor and the contractor refused to give their deposit back. There is a question as to the terms of the contract. The complainant was advised that this was a civil matter that needs to be dealt with via the courts.

October 20

00:37 – Call to assist security at the Vegreville hospital with a disturbance. A 37-year-old male was banging on the door and intimidating staff. Members attended and kept the peace while the individual was seen by a doctor. At 04:51 members were called back to the hospital to deal with the same client who was subsequently transported back to his residence.

21:10 – Members were called to a Vegreville lodging establishment about two individuals who were standing outside the location and yelling at people attending the business. Members were unable to locate the subjects but would encounter them on a later call.

21:51 – One of multiple calls where members attended a Vegreville subdivision for a 22-year-old female who was causing a disturbance. Each time members warned the individual who is banned from the location and subsequently she was escorted away from the location.

October 21

00:07 – Report of mail theft where multiple mailboxes were broken into at a Vegreville location. Under investigation.

09:29 – Report of a break and enter to a rural shop near Mundare. Multiple tools and a motorcycle were stolen. Under investigation.

09:29 – Report of a horse on the loose on

Hwy 16A near the Vegreville Museum. Members attended, located the horse and were able to contact the owner who came and took care of the roaming animal.

20:28 – A follow-up call related to the Oct 20 call at 21:10 about a disturbance at a Vegreville lodging establishment.

Members were called back and located one of the individuals, a 34-year-old female, who was warned about her actions. She subsequently denied the claims of business owner.

October 22

04:03 – Report of someone talking in their driveway in Vegreville and was concerned a theft could be in progress. Members attended, but the suspects were gone and there were no signs a crime.

21:52 – Wellbeing check requested by a family member to ensure that their mother taking prescribed medication. Members attended the residence of the client to check on their wellbeing but do not have the training to confirm adherence to medical protocols.

October 23

10:02 – Traffic enforcement in the area by traffic services resulting in approximately 23 tickets and 8 warnings including speeding, no insurance card, no registration, cracked windshield, no license present, seatbelt and others. One individual was found to be vaping in the vehicle with a child present which is illegal. The male driver was provided warning, but the penalty would include a VP $300.

13:50 – Members were called to respond to trespassing where two individuals who had been evicted from a residence had returned and were being verbally aggressive with the property rep. Members warned the subjects of the complaint that if they returned, they would be arrested for trespassing.

During the week there were 89 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 1 false 911, 2 animal strikes, 5 wellbeing checks, 3 relationship violence, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 40 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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

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

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Premier Appoints ArmstrongHomeniuk Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement

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Premier Danielle Smith was widely criticized for words she spoke prior to her election as United Conservative Party, (UCP) leader and on Oct. 18 she issued a statement apologizing for ill-informed comments she made regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine before she re-entered politics this spring.

Past remarks surfaced that weekend. CBC reported that, during a livestream chat on April 29, Smith was quoted as saying, “The only answer for Ukraine is neutrality,” adding she understands why Russia would have a concern with a western-aligned Ukraine armed with nuclear weapons on its doorstep.

Smith categorically condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the “indescribable suffering Russia has and still is inflicting upon the Ukrainian people.”

Smith added, “I have directed my office to actively reach out to Alberta’s Ukrainian community leaders in order to ascertain immediate steps we can take to

assist Ukrainian refugees to settle and integrate into communities across Alberta as quickly as possible.”

On Oct. 20 Smith met with Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk and various representatives from the Ukrainian community.

Armstrong-Homeniuk stated, “As a proud Ukrainian and Chairperson for the Advisory Council on Alberta Ukraine Relations (ACAUR) I welcomed today’s discussions between Premier Danielle Smith and Ukrainian Consul General Oleksandr Danyleiko.

Alberta is home to the third largest settlement of Ukrainians in the world and they have helped shape our province into the prosperous and welcoming place it is today. Whether Ukrainians have lived here for generations or have recently arrived, they are now and always will be valued members of our society.”

Armstrong-Homeniuk said the meeting was “an important step forward and I look forward to continuing to assist Ukrainians who have recently arrived in

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Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

As the days tick by it’s becoming more and more frightening. The world is a scary place. The war in Ukraine continues with ongoing threats of escalation. In Iran we are seeing protests against the government in over their appalling human rights abuses which continue following the death in custody of 22-yearold Mahsa Amini who was detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab “improperly”. We have also had news of more school shootings in the US, the rise of RSV cases in Canada and of course Halloween is approaching. Oh… and as I write this, there are snowflakes falling.

However, what has me thinking about this time of year is frightening is not the coming ghosts and goblins or the arrival of the white stuff. It is not even the threat of new immune-evasive Omicron strains coming to Canada. With any luck, they will be coming by Air Canada and will get lost in transit. My concerns are with the state of our economy and the steps being taken by our leaders in Ottawa.

While other governments, including those considered our equals in G7 and G20 countries are reducing the tax burden for their citizens, our federal government is poised to keep increasing. One of the most obvious places the feds could help Canadians is by freezing, (pun not intended) the carbon tax at the current $50/tonne price. Instead, when asked, there has been no indication this will

be considered, so we can look forward to an increase to $65/tonne in January of 2023.

According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, the federal carbon tax costs the average Canadian household $299 this year. Add to this business-related taxes like payroll tax and multiple levels of business taxes which are passed on to consumers. Then we look at increases in the cost of everything. Heating your home is expected to cost 30 percent more this winter, fuel while lower recently is still 20 cents per litre more than the average last year. Even streaming services are increasing rates. Inflation is a big part of what is hitting us in the pocketbook and is being felt across the globe. I could go on, but everyone reading this knows. We are living this reality.

According to the Toronto Star, while preparing the 2023 budget, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland had told government ministries that they must find at least 25 percent of the cost of new programs in their existing budgets. For those of you who do not speak politician, that means our government isn’t stopping spending, they are only going to make us pay for 75 percent of new programs instead of 100 percent.

While speaking in Windsor, Ontario, Freeland stated, “Our economy will slow. There will be people whose mortgage rates will rise. Businesses will no longer be booming.”

The current state of things has seemingly caused the Liberal partner in governing NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to grow a bit of a backbone. In a recent letter addressed to PM Trudeau, Singh stated, “your government has a responsibility too.” Singh’s letter called for removing GST from home heating bills and mental health counselling, reforming EI, and making it easier to punish corporations for price fixing. He also stated during Question Period that he did not believe raising interest rates will help curb inflation and has nothing to do with the root causes of inflation. A quick look back to the 1970’s, 1980’s or even more recent inflationary times would not agree with Singh’s assessment. Regardless, it is unlikely that Singh will alter his support of the Liberals regardless of the outcome of the Emergencies Act Inquiry or ongoing interest rate increases.

While no one in government has uttered the “R” word, many economists expect Canada to enter a recession in 2023. Multiple indicators show we are in a worse place than 2008.

For his part, PM Justin Trudeau has announced a “three-pronged plan” estimated at $4.5 billion to help Canadians. Spend more money taxpayers don’t have… what could go wrong?

Unfortunately, the only thing that won’t cost you more these days is sitting at home in the dark with the heat off… and I’m sure someone will find a way to make that cost more. But… for now or at least for a few days, we should focus on the ghosts, goblins, princesses and super heroes who will be invading neighbourhoods in search of tricks or preferably treats. We can worry about the truly frightening stuff in November. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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The Tofield & District Chamber of Commerce hosted a local business showcase at Uncle Rogers Family Dining and Lounge on Oct. 20.

Engagement Director Sue Muma said the event was held to celebrate Small Business Week that is held annually in

October. It gave start up, home-based and existing businesses as well as community non-profit organizations the opportunity to network with other business operators and meet new customers.

Brad Chakra, who owns Uncle Rogers with his wife Dalia, said the first business they owned was in a small community and they jumped at the chance to own the

business. They have been working and living in the community for the past eight years ago. Brad said they wanted to raise their children in a small community and are very happy about the way it has worked out for them.

Beaver County Community Adult Learning Program, (CALP) was one of several organizations that participated in the showcase. CALP assists with developing foundational skills and has a variety of programs to offer.

Some of the programs include: English language training, digital classes, reading, writing, basic math, resume drafting support, career planning and pathways to earning a graduated education degree.

CALP Coordinator Lavonne Svenson said, “Adult learning can be the key to breaking barriers.” She encourages people to reach out as they provide complimentary tutoring and currently has several tutors in the Tofield area and are currently seeking participants. In the Ryley area they are seeking tutors.

Tofield Mayor Deb Dueck addressed those gathered and highlighted some of the many things that have happened in the community over the last few years. She

highlighted a number of key projects that have been completed, a number of successful recent events and new businesses who are invested in the community.

Dueck said, “It’s so encouraging to see businesses, new and existing, active in the municipality.” The Wildrose Co-op is currently under construction Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction are current tenants at the facility on Secondary Highway 14. Dacro Industries have purchased a facility and Edge Innovations which specializes in fabric structure systems.

Some of the capital projects include: upgrades and widening of west and east end service roads, Secondary Highway

Chuck Moberly-McBurney, right, looks at one of the displays at the business showcase.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

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90 Years Ago – October 26, 1932

Stately pageantry marked the regal parade held on Saturday night when Miss Sonia Wener was crowned Queen of the Elk’s Carnival. Her Majesty attired in robes of white and a purple gown trimmed with ermine, followed by Princess Clara Steinbach, Lady Amy Kirkland and Lady Eleta Ross, approached the dais about 11 o’clock. There the retiring queen Bernice awaited her. Mayor J.B. Holden took the crown from the retiring occupant of the throne and placed it on the brow of the new queen of Vegreville Elkdom.

The re-decorating at Teare’s Bakery in Ryley necessitated by the fire has been completed and the walls look new and bright. The oven has been rebuilt outside the kitchen and is now in operation.

Frank Tuck who has been operating a barber shop opposite the Vegalta Motors on Second Avenue E. is moving today to the premises between the Alberta Lumber Co. and A.W. Fraser’s office in the Fraser block. Mr. Tuck hopes that in his new premises he will be able to serve his old customers better and is prepared to welcome new ones.

75 Years Ago – October 29, 1947

A delegation at a recent meeting of Vegreville Town Council consisting of Predy, Warren, Pawliuk, Hanchuk and Burgar appeared before council in regard to new lighting plan proposed by the Utilities. Their plan called for three lights on each side of the street along the block east of Main Street on First Avenue. The delegation didn’t think that three lights were sufficient for good lighting and asked the council to approve four lights for each side of the street. The council approved this.

Vegreville Town Council meeting seen the possible purchase of a caterpillar power grader for approximately $7,000.00 was favored by some, or most, of the Council. But, along with numerous other items, this one was laid over for a future meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duholke are leaving this week to reside in Edmonton. Mr. Duholke has been the very efficient manager for Park Memorial here for the past three years and is continuing work with the same firm in Edmonton. Sam Smolyk is his successor locally. Ice cream was invented in Italy in the 14th century.

50 Years Ago – October 26, 1972

Helen Federok, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, presented a cheque for $1,000 t Legion Branch President Orville Tebbutt to help in clubroom renovations. Since spring the front of the Legion Building has bad a face-lift, with the entrance to the clubroom now in Main Street. The new front, sign, entrance and carpeting has certainly improved their facilities.

Mannville School is again well into the first semester of another year with 130 students in High School, 102 in Junior High and 205 in Elementary also 34 students attend Home Economics Classes and 39 attend Industrial Arts from Buffalo Coulee, Minburn and Innisfree. This makes a total of 510 students. There are 26 teachers conducting classes.

Former Prime Minister of Canada the Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker opening his remarks by speaking in support of incumbent member of Parliament Don Mazankowski, now seeking re-election and before a crowd of over 2000 jammed into the Vegreville Composite High School Auditorium, Mr. Diefenbaker said, “I have formed an intensive admiration for the capacity, the wisdom and his ability to articulate and to speak as you the people of this constituency would speak if you were in the House of Commons. He speaks for you.

25 Years Ago – October 27, 1997

The Schulte Chiropractic Clinic in Vegreville has changed hands. Dr. Francis Schulte announced that Drs. Brad Remenda and Scott Morrow will be taking over the clinic effective November 3. The clinic will remain in its current Main Street location.

It’s an opportunity brothers James and Macram Chmait just couldn’t pass up. The Chmaits are the new owners of the Tastee Freez restaurant in Vegreville which re-opened on October 20.

The Mundare Hotel has recently closed its doors. It’s not known if the hotel will re-open at a later date or not. The Lavoy Hotel also recently closed its doors. Whether it remains closed permanently is yet to be seen.

Pauline’s Place plans to open by mid-week at its 50th Avenue location, directly across from the Civic Building. The new eatery will offer homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts, hot lunch specials and specialty coffees. Owners Pauline and Yves Lecroix are familiar faces in Vegreville as they ran the golf club’s kitchen over the summer.

A group of local investors proposes a new hog operation for the Willingdon/Hairy Hill area. Bernard Kotelko, a spokesman for the group, says his group is looking at the development as a “community project” and he hopes to get as many local investors and community support as possible.

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Trudeau Deliberately Choosing to Lower Canadians’ Standard of Living

Franco Terrazanno Canadian Taxpayers Federation

The rising cost of living isn’t an act of God or nature. Politicians are making it worse every day. You can find politicians who are making life more affordable for taxpayers. But those politicians don’t live in Ottawa.

Ottawa is raising gas taxes, payroll taxes and even alcohol taxes. Meanwhile, 51 other national governments are providing relief, according to a Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) report. That includes more than half of the G7 and G20 countries. Two-thirds of the countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development are also cutting taxes.

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could choose to save a family about $20 every time they fuel up their minivan by cutting federal gas taxes.

But Trudeau is deliberately choosing higher pump prices. His carbon tax adds about 11 cents per litre to the price of gas. He’s planning to raise it to nearly 40 cents by 2030. Even after the rebates, the federal carbon tax costs the average household at least $299 this year, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.

The feds are also bringing in a second carbon tax through fuel regulations that will take effect next July. The government’s own analysis shows the tax will be especially painful for “lower and middle-income households.” It will also harm Canadians living in “energy poverty,” “single mothers,” and “seniors living on fixed incomes.”

The CTF found 25 countries that are choosing to provide relief at the pumps. Australia cut its gas tax in half. The United Kingdom announced billions of dollars of fuel tax relief. The Netherlands cut its gas tax by 17 cents per litre. South Korea cut its taxes at the pumps by 30 per cent. India cut gas taxes to “keep inflation low, thus helping the poor and middle classes.”

“While the inflation rate nationally rose in April, the rate declined in Alberta,” said University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe in May. “Falling gasoline prices because of the tax holiday is the reason.”

Trudeau is also choosing to take more money from Canadians’ pay.

If you make $65,000 this year, the federal government takes nearly $4,500 directly from your pay through Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance taxes.

Your employer must also cough up an extra $4,800.

This year, the annual payroll tax bill for each middleclass worker, including employer and employee payments, increased by $818. Over the decade, it increased by $2,435.

Our peers are choosing to reduce income taxes.

“We believe high taxes reduce incentives to work,” said the U.K.’s finance minister while announcing payroll tax relief.

“By putting more money in their pockets, families will keep more of what they earn, allowing them to spend more on what they need,” said the Australian government, which is providing “permanent tax cuts of up to $2,565 for individuals in 2022 23.”

Eighteen countries, including Belgium, Germany and Norway, chose to save their citizens money by reducing consumption taxes. The U.K. is even providing liquor tax relief.

But on this side of the pond, Trudeau is choosing to increase the taxes Canadians pay every time they buy their favourite bottle of wine or case of beer. Taxes in Canada now make up about half of the price of beer, 65 per cent of the price of wine and more than three-quarters of the price of spirits.

Provinces are also cutting taxes.

Provinces are also cutting taxes. Statistics Canada noted that, in July, “gasoline prices fell the most in Ontario (-12.2 per cent), where the provincial government temporarily lowered the gasoline tax.”

The CTF identified 11 national governments that cut business taxes. Our federal government isn’t one of them, despite Canada ranking in the bottom half of OECD countries on business tax competitiveness.

Other countries are choosing to make life more affordable for their citizens. Politicians in Ottawa could too. They just need to make the right choice to spend less and cut taxes so Canadians can keep more of our money.

Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

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Two Hills RCMP Launch Facebook Page

would like to present you with a challenge coin from Maskwacis detachment. I am thankful for your work that day and contribution to a safer community.”

Sgt. Daisley said future posts will include files of interest, events for the RCMP, Victims Services, Rural Crime Watch, and maybe a few items that promote our communities themselves. I expect that most of the posts will be about the files that we attend.”

He added that, “We’d be happy for anyone to follow our page and provide respectful feedback on the posts.”

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The Two Hills RCMP has officially launched its own Facebook page.

Detachment Commander Sgt. Robert Daisley said, “We have long recognized that social media provides an opportunity to connect directly with people in our communities and this page is an opportunity to ensure that people are more aware of the work that we are doing.

For example, people often raise concerns about drinking and driving. Although, most such cases aren’t worthy of a press release, it will be easy to make a post about catching drivers who are endangering others.

It is also an opportunity to publicise some of the other things that we do, like presentations, community consultations, etc. We will not be taking calls for service through the page, people should call the detachment or 911 depending on the urgency.”

As for the first official post, Sgt. Daisley

chose to highlight the work of Cst. Lee Brochu, whose efforts led to the apprehension of an individual wanted for murder in Maskwacis.

Sgt. Daisley said he selected the post of Cst. Brochu because, “I thought that it was a good way to get started as it is emblematic of the excellent work that the members do every day. In big ways and small, the members prioritize our communities and public safety and I am very proud of the Two Hills Detachment members and the excellent work that they do.”

Cst. Brochu received a Maskwacis RCMP pin as a gift from Insp. Leanne MacMillan. In a handwritten letter, Insp. MacMillan wrote: “Far too many times in this organization we tend to lose sight of the amazing work that is done on a daily basis. Your efforts in Maskwacis contributed to the apprehension of an individual for murder. Your tenacity and determination was recognized by our plainclothes S/Sgt as well as your commander. In appreciation of your efforts I

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Thanks to the kind and generous support of the residents in the communities of Vegreville, Mundare, Andrew & Willingdon, our 2021 Poppy Campaign was very successful. Total Donations of $12,658.00 less expenses have now or will be distributed in accordance with Regulations set out hereunder.

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.

•Purchasing medical equipment and/or appliances for Veterans.

•Supporting Mundare Air Cadets.

•Supporting the STARS Air Ambulance.

•Awards Ceremony and Luncheon for Veterans and their families.

Under no circumstances are Poppy Funds used for the operation of the Branch or for the benefit of it’s members except as indicated above.

The 2022 Poppy Campaign will commence in Vegreville on October 28, 2022. A ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the Vegreville Social Centre, commencing at 10:30 am on November 11, 2022. We will be marching from the Legion to the Social Centre via the Cenotaph prior to the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join the march. Please be at the Branch ready to march at 9:30 a.m.

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Sgt. Robert Daisley presenting challenge coin to Cst. Lee Brochu.

Inset: Challenge coin and letter of appreciation.

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Six Hour Standoff Leads to Arrest by Tofield RCMP

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Tofield, Alta. - On Oct. 19, 2022, at approximately 11:40 am Tofield RCMP received a report of a male who discharged a firearm at a property in the area of Kingsway Estates in Beaver County.

Tofield RCMP with assistance from Strathcona RCMP attended the area. Officers maintained containment of the property and evacuated surrounding residences while further resources were deployed including, the Alberta RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Police Dog Services (PDS) and Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Air 1.

At approximately 5 pm a 44-year-old male, a resident of the area, was taken into custody. A search of the property resulted in the seizure of a firearm.

Due to the remote location, no other residences required evacuation. EMS and Fire were on stand-by during this incident.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. This incident is still under investigation.

Andrew Servus Credit Union hosted its first Harvest Breakfast on Oct.20 with approximately 150 guests in attendance.

Community Branch Manager Shelly Taylor said, “We had quite the breakfast despite the chilly start.”

The Harvest Breakfast was held outside the branch on Main Street. “It was so nice to see both sides of the street filed with vehicles and the neighbours visiting while having breakfast.

Taylor said the Harvest Breakfast was put together with assistance from the Village of Andrew, Andrew Agricultural Society and Andrew Fire Department.

The Harvest Breakfast was in celebration of International Credit Union Day, and held “in appreciation of our hardworking agricultural producers, the school kids and the community. It was our first time hosting the Harvest

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Breakfast and hopefully it will be an annual event.”

Attendees enjoying breakfast.

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Celebrating Halloween at its Finest

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

When I asked residents of Vegreville and Area how they celebrate Halloween, I received the following responses.

Holly Svandrlik mentioned, “For eight years when my oldest was born we have always dressed up as a family theme. The only time I didn’t was when I was pregnant. Then I went as the moody pregnant woman. We have continued the tradition with my now four year old. It’s so much fun.

Mary McCauley said, “It’s a main holiday in my house and we focus more on the traditions and culture that Halloween was founded on not necessarily the Canadian version that most do.

Well I normally do the whole Traditions of Samhain pronounced SAH-win (As I am an Irish/Scottish Gypsy). It’s a time for thanksgiving and an ushering in of the cold winter months. We have bonfires, and a feast. We do make jack o lanterns and trick or treating as well. But we focus on the spirituality of the two days (October 31 -November 1).

Samhain is the one day of the year we focus on the family no longer with us and we ask for our ancestors comfort and protection for the upcoming winter months. It’s believed that All Hallows Eve is the time where sprits of our ancestors are the strongest and can connect with us on a level unseen all year. We often pray for those recently deceased and set a place at the table for them,” Mary explained.

Mary Kate Makey said, “We watch Halloween movies the whole week leading up to the occasion and we have a few days leading up to Halloween where we do activities. We always decorate a chocolate house or cookies, carve pumpkins and bake the seeds, then we do a corn maze or haunted house, and an “egg haunt” like for Easter but with Halloween goodies inside the eggs and preferably when it’s darker out. We do painting/coloring that’s themed accordingly and make a Halloween brew to go with dinner and add dry ice for fun! As kids we always (and tradition keeps up with my little one) have some sort of take-out food (pizza is a favorite). Then we get ready in costumes,

take a million pictures, and get a pillow case for trick or treating. Then depending what time we get home we go through candy and watch a Halloween movie,” Mary Kate said.

Tracy Laschowski Semeniuk said, “A favourite tradition for Halloween when I was growing up was after going out Trick or Treating my parents, siblings and I would go to my Aunty and Uncle’s house for pizza. My Aunt and Uncle have since moved but we still touch base with them every Halloween via text message. Now after we take our children Trick or Treating we meet at my parent’s house for pizza to carry on the tradition. For us Halloween is another way to connect with family and spend time together.”

Have a Safe Halloween

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

To ensure children are safe on Halloween, National Safety Council and Government of Canada offered these Safety tips.

• For Costume Safety, parents should make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire resistant and ensure that they fit properly. Pick bright colour costumers if possible.

• Put reflective tape on their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.

• Make sure to use non-toxic Halloween make up.

• Before using face paint or make up, do a patch test to see if your kid is sensitive or allergic to it.

• When they go out on Halloween ensure that there is an adult with young children.

• If older kids are going to be by themselves, make sure they know the route they will be taking.

• Tell your children to never go into a person they do not know vehicle or home.

• Tell your kids to wait till they get home and you can inspect their treats. Check toys for small parts and do not let children who are three or younger play with small toys.

• Remind them of their allergies.

• Give your kids a flashlight to carry around.

• Tell your children not to run across the street.

• For Homeowners, make sure there are no objects around the outside of your house that children could trip or fall on. Turn on the outdoor lights.

• When decorating a pumpkin, have the kids draw the design and then have an adult carve it.

• In your house and outside, try not to use candles, jack-o-lanterns, lighters or matches.

• If you have to use candles, keep these out of the reach of children.

• People driving their vehicles must be careful and watch for kids. They need to exit driveways and alleys carefully.

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Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

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4. Pipe 16 ghost shapes. Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for three hours. Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar to let the meringue ghosts dry for at least two hours. When the meringues are completely cooled, decorate them with gel icing.

County of Minburn holds Annual Organizational Meeting

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The County of Minburn held its annual Organizational Meeting on Oct. 17. Roger Konieczny was nominated as Reeve and Tara Kuzio was elected Deputy Reeve.

Konieczny was first elected councillor for Division 3 in October of 2010, and elected Reeve in 2015.

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He highlighted a couple of changes over the last 12 months. “Over the past year council and administration has renewed our Fire Protection agreements, a ten year agreement was signed with the town of Vegreville. Regionalization agreements were completed with the Villages of Mannville and Innisfree departments.”

As to what council will be focused on in the months to come, Konieczny stated that, “For the next three to four months the focus of Council will be the budget for the upcoming year, project approvals for road construction, oiling projects, and road graveling.

With the leadership change in the UCP, it’s too soon to determine how it will affect the County. Some topics for discussion with our provincial government are in health care wait times, staff shortages, doctor recruitment, provincial highway conditions, proposed Provincial Police Force, continued funding of Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, (STIP) funding for bridge repair and replacement.”

Tara Kuzio said, “This is the first time I have been

elected Deputy Reeve and I am honoured by the support of my fellow council members in electing me to serve as Deputy Reeve for the County of Minburn.”

Kuzio said she took on the role because she wanted more responsibilities. As well, “it allows me more of an opportunity to attend and engage at community functions and meetings that are of importance to our municipality.” Kuzio also steps in for the Reeve if they are unable to perform all of their duties of office.

Right now I am looking forward to meeting some of our new Ministers announced this week with our new Premier and continue to build relationships and advocate for our rural needs.

In the future I see the county of Minburn continuing having a strong and vibrant agricultural community, with strong economic growth and thriving businesses. New faces coming and staying in our community because of great services such as our hospital. A place people are proud to call home. Just like I am proud to call the County of Minburn my home.”

have a claim against this estate

must file your claim by December 3, 2022 and must provide details of your claim to:

Kuzyk Law Office Barrister and Solicitor Postal Drawer 929 5038-50 Avenue Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1S1

NOTICE

PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE AND PENALTIES TAXPAYERS

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

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

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

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marked “Kiziak Tender”, to Scott Farnham at Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Barristers and Solicitors, 5016 - 52nd Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1V7, on or before 12:00 noon, November 9th, 2022, and shall be accompanied with GST number and a certified cheque or bank draft payable to Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP in trust for 5% of the tender price.

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

Tenders will not be opened in public. The deposits of all unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them by mail.

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

For further information or to view the property, please contact Lenard Kiziak at 780-658-3741.

Awards Two Scholarships for

for her community. She is an ambitious young lady, and we are proud to present her with the Vegreville Agricultural Society 2022 Scholarship.

Congratulations to both of these amazing young ladies and best wishes in all your future endeavors!

Vegreville Agricultural Society Submitted

The Vegreville Agricultural Society awards two $500.00 scholarships annually, weighing equally between academic achievement and community involvement.

This year we are excited to announce our two recipients: Tabitha Kirk and Megan Hoyteniuk.

Tabitha is in her second year at NAIT taking Animal Health Technology diploma. She served as a Junior Director with the Vegreville Ag Society, Youth Member the Vegreville Economic Development Advisory Board, and a Youth Member on the Youth Making a Change board. Tabitha grew up on an acreage in the Vegreville area and has a passion for animals and giving back to her community. Volunteering has been a large portion of her life participating in many community activities. Tabitha

spent the summer working for the Vegreville Ag Society, her dedication, passion, diligence and love for our community made her a perfect recipient for the scholarship.

Megan is currently completing her degree at King’s University taking Economics. She has been involved in many organizations in our community such as: 4H Multi Club, Sizzling Summer, Youth Making a Change, and a Junior Director with the Vegreville Ag Society. Being raised on a farm near Vegreville has taught Megan the rewards of hard work. In her spare time, she loves to sing, do woodwork projects and volunteer

VAS Director Don Harfield, Megan Hoyteniuk, Tabitha Kirk, VAS Office Manager Rachel Farr. (Vegreville Agricultural Society/Submitted Photo)

EIPS Hosts School Bus Safety Week Activities

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Schools across Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating School Bus Safety Week from October 17-21. The theme this year: Make the World Green, Ride Yellow. The theme focuses on transportation choice and the environment, aiming to address students’ carbon footprint.

Throughout the week, various activities are planned, including information sessions, bus-safety lesson plans and bus-evacuation drills. Collectively, these efforts help everyone within EIPS better understand their role in supporting school bus safety. There will also be a focus on sustainability to align with this year’s theme.

“EIPS transports 9,138 students on 171 buses that operate 613 routes,” says Lisa Weder, the director of Student Transportation at EIPS. “That’s close to 17,000 kilometres travelled every school day across the Division. We want to encourage students to ride the yellow bus as a way to reduce their carbon footprint and spark the discussion around sustainable choices.”

Throughout the week, students and staff will also learn about:

safety on, and off, the bus • bus operator protocol

• traffic safety tips

• Student Transportation’s Code of Conduct

Students are also participating in the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council’s province wide poster contest, open to students in kindergarten to Grade 6. Each winner, one from each grade level, whose poster best illustrates this year’s theme will receive a $25 gift card, a framed original of their poster, an engraved plaque and $100 for their classroom.

Innisfree-Minburn 4-H Beef Club October Report

Peyton Hess Club Reporter

Our reorganizational meeting was held on October 12, 2022. We welcomed several new members to our club and to our cleaver program. This year, our club has 16 members and 4 cleaver members.

We held elections for our Executive and our Club Leaders. This year, our President is Brad McLaughlin, and Vice president is Rylan Jackson. Camille Kassian is our Secretary, Austin Garnier is our Treasurer, Peyton Hess is Club Reporter, Katrina McLaughlin is Historian, Carson Kassian is our Parliamentarian, and our District Reps are Chase Hess and Cole Arnold. Our Leaders are Clint McLaughlin, Blair

Jackson, Carmen Kassian, Brandy Hess and Chris Nott. Our Cleaver Leader is Tawyna Copland-Hlus.

Our annual weigh-in will be held November 6. A huge thank you to the Harder Family for allowing us the use of their facilities for weigh-in day. Our annual Tire Recycling Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12. If you have old tires, batteries, or electronics to get rid of, our 4-H members can pick them up on this date. We will also have our ice melt fundraiser again this year so be sure to watch for details!

We have scheduled our annual Achievement Show and Sale Day for May 31, 2023. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead!

Lamont High School students practice bus safety drill. (Lamont High School/Submitted Photo)

Vegreville hosts Alberta Professional Chariot and Chuckwagon Association Awards

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Vegreville played host to members of the Alberta Professional Chariot and Chuckwagon Association, (APCCA) who held their annual general meeting, banquet and awards presentations at the Social Centre on Oct. 15.

APCCA President Dwayne Dubuc said 2022 was the first full season of racing since start of the Covid-19 pandemic. There were 67 chariots and 52 wagons who competed on the show circuit that began the first week of June and finished the first week of September.

Dubuc said they had a large number of rookies compete this season. “They had a great attitude and we expect more growth going forward.” There were six rookie chariot drivers and 1 rookie chuckwagon driver that competed on the circuit.

Vegreville hosted the first show of the year on June 4 and 5. Dubuc said Vegreville has really turned into a “Chuckwagon Town” with great sponsorship and support from local businesses.

Vegreville also held one other show during the Vegreville Ag Society’s Deerland Country Fair that was held from Aug. 3-7. Dubuc said they extended the dates to seven this year. Dubuc commended members of the Vegreville Ag Society for their “excellent work” and for the great track conditions.

But no matter where the shows are held, Dubuc said members always look out for one another and treat each other like family. Dubuc said it takes an entire team to make it all possible. While they are competitors on the track, they are friends off the track and help one another out whenever and wherever they can.

An example of that, was when chuckwagon driver Mike Cooke was injured in Sedgewick and asked Dubuc to drive his outfit in Edgerton for him even though Dubuc was in second place in the standings behind him. Dubuc was honoured to be asked and said it demonstrates the trust they have in each other.

Cooke, went on to win the championship and thanked Dubuc as well as John Stott for driving for him when he was unable to race. During his acceptance speech Cooke stated, “I want to thank my holder Wanda, (Hansen) for sticking with me to go down the road, and my chuckwagon family.”

Jim O’Connor placed second, Dwayne Dubuc placed third and Garnett Bengtson placed fourth in the final standings. Rookie Chuckwagon Driver of the Year went to Martina Hubel.

Dwayne Dubuc won the chariot championship with second place going to Wanda Hansen, third place Kim Hughes and fourth place Sam Bengtson. Rookie Chariot Driver of the Year went to Kaden Stott.

The Leo Cartier Memorial Equine Award went to: Cart Horse of the Year; Dwayne Dubuc’s Abby, Lead Horse of the Year; Shane Cartier’s horse Cat and Pole Horse of the Year; Dwayne Dubuc’s Hashtag.

The Fair Board of the Year was awarded to Sundre. Dale Young, who also hails from the Sundre area was named Most Sportsmanlike Driver of the Year. Family of the Year recipients were Tracey and Kim Klatt. Volunteer of the Year was Shane Cartier. Jim O’Connor won Safe Driver of the Year in the chuckwagons and Kim

Hughes won Safe Driver of the Year in the chariots.

Bursaries were awarded to Kendra Bell, Breanna O’Connor and Savannah BigCharles who are currently pursing further education in post-secondary institutions in Alberta.

Louie Johner was presented with a life membership in the APCCA. He received a standing ovation from the crowd of around 125 people. Johner, who hails from the Mayerthorpe area, said he did not expect to receive the honour. After accepting the Lifetime Membership Johner said, “I’d like to thank my family for all the help I’ve had over the years and everyone else whose helped me along.” Johner raced for 49 years and is very gratified that several members of his family are following in his footsteps.

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Shane Cartier, right, accepting the Volunteer of the Year Award from Todd Maupin. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Shane Cartier, left, accepts Leo Cartier Memorial Equine Award for his Lead Horse of the Year Cat from Jim Cartier. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Dwayne Dubuc accepts 1st place award in chariots from Tim Maupin. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Tributes

KOLISNIAK, Clarence 1960-2010

In loving memory of a dear son, brother, Husband, father, grandfather.

A beautiful life came to a sudden end,

He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

He was always thoughtful, loving and kind, What a precious memory he left behind. He left us suddenly his thoughts unknown

But he left us memories we are proud to own.

His charming ways and smiling face

Are a pleasure to recall, He had a kindly word for each

And died beloved of all.

In your short life, you touched so many, And each of us who knew you is Grateful for every minute we had.

You taught us to laugh louder, Love more, work hard, play harder, Run faster, jump higher, And to never stop reaching for our dreams

You live in all of us as we strive

To be half the person you were.

You are: forever loved, never forgotten. To have, to hold, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of our heart.

Forever Loved Sadly Missed Your Loving Family

DOBSON, Pamela Joyce

December 22, 1941 – October 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

RUPTASH, Ann

June 14, 1924 - October 14, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we say goodbye to our mother Ann Ruptash formerly of Two Hills, Alberta who passed away on October 14, 2022 at the age of 98.

She is lovingly remembered by her two daughters Sophie Jennings and Linda (Walter) Verenka.

Granddaughters Dionne Jennings (Jeff Pauls), Darcie Jennings, Cara (Brad) Freeman, Kelly (Scott) Marson and step granddaughter, Shoshana Yaremchuk (Eric Irani). Great-grandchildren Rylan and Emmet Freeman, Tyler and Zachary Marson and step great granddaughter Vanessa Yaremchuk.

She was predeceased by her husband, Sam, her brother Sylver (Mary) Mandryk, sister Mary Eskiw, parents Wasyl and Wasylyna Mandryk, and mother-in-law Lena Demchuk.

A private Funeral Service was held on October 21, 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Szypenitz Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church.

May she Rest In Peace. Eternal Memories.

KROPIELNICKI, Charlene Darlene

December 16, 1960 – September 12, 2022

September 12, 2022, marked the end of a long battle with multiple sclerosis and a short battle with cancer for Charlene Kropielnicki, born on December 16, 1960 in Mundare to Mike and Anne Zuk: She lived, loved and raised a family and farmed on the family farm south of Mundare all of her life.

She leaves to mourn her passing, husband Eric; son Travis (Candice) along with their family Brier, Easton, Brooke and Emma; daughter Tanya (Dalton) Durie and their daughter Riley; twin sister Cheryl (Randy) Dmytryk and their family; Krystal (Tyler) Mizera and their children Lillian and Hailey; Derrick (Jessica) Dmytryk and their children Maddox and Emersyn; niece Kim (Rob) Perko and family; nephew Kendal (Carey) Rannaoja and family; nephew Kolin (Katherine) Rannaoja; special friend Darlene Nakonechny; parents in law Ron and Joyce Kropielnicki; sister in law Lisa and her family: along with numerous relatives and friends.

Charlene was predeceased by her parents Mike and Anne Zuk; sister Sharon (Ole) Rannaoja; brother-in-law Darcy.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 1-3 pm at Moscow Hall – 515080 RR163.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the “Covenant Health - St. Mary’s Hospital Camrose Foundation - Unit 2 Palliative Care – 4607-53 St.,Camrose, Alberta .,T4V 1Y5” or “ Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Research” or to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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Alberta with addressing the very real and serious issues they are facing.”

On Oct. 21 Smith announced her new cabinet. While there was no appointment as Minister of the Status of Women, a post ArmstrongHomeniuk held prior to the cabinet shuffle, Smith appointed her Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement.

Serving as the Associate Minister for the Status of Women has been an honour and I look forward to my new role as the Parliamentary Secretary for Ukrainian Refugee Settlement.

As you know our government, myself included, have been unequivocal in our support for Ukraine – as evidenced by the more than $23 million we’ve provided for Ukrainian relief efforts.

I look forward to continuing the work I have been doing to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in Alberta.”

It is with deep sadness, that we announce that Peter John Zagrosh of Vegreville (formally of Munda-re), Alberta peacefully fell asleep at the age of 89 years.

Peter is survived by his family; daughter Connie (Ken Jehn); son Gerald, daughter Gladys (Jerome) Krysak and son Marvin; two grandchildren Andrew and Stefania Zagrosh; sister Susan Buck and her children Doug, David (Christine), their daughter Ashley and Laurie; sister-in-law Olga Farion and her children Greg and Kristy and their families.

Peter was predeceased by his wife Elsie; parents Michael and Alexandra Zagrosh; siblings Josephine, Joseph, Mary and Ann; parents-in-law John and Anne Farion; brothers-in-law Theodore Farion and Marshall Buck; nephew Bruce Buck.

A Public Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose

Funeral Home 5036 - 51 Ave in Vegreville, Alberta. A Private Funeral Service will be held with the Basil-ian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery - Mundare. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “Mary Immaculate Hospital (Mundare) Foun-dation c/o Box 349, Mundare, AB.,T0B 3H0” or “Alberta Diabetes Foundation” or to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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HOYTENIUK, ROBERT

February 12, 1946 – October 19, 2022

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Robert Hoyteniuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 76 years. Mourning his loss are his 3 children Tracey, Debbie and Cory (Ione); 15 grandchildren; along with numerous relatives and friends. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Angie.

A Public Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Private Funeral Service will be held with Reverend Father Michael Maranchuk officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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KORNICKI, Jean

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Jean Kornicki, our beloved mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and auntie. Jean passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years in the early hours of October 22, 2022 at Capital Care Grandview in Edmonton.

Jean will be lovingly remembered by her four daughters Gladys (David) Buzzeo, Judy (Brian) Ward, Claudette (Bob) Juba and Lorrie (Russ) Fitzgerald; five grandchildren and five great-grandsons, Camille (Ian) Roth along with their sons Ben, John and Michael: Amy (Brady) Cook and their sons Liam and Lennox: Sarah Ward (Connor Fletcher): Jacqueline Juba and Nicholas Juba; one brother Allan (Marion) Eschak; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her husband Leon Kornicki; parents John and Annie Eschak; one sister Olga (Bill) Laschuk.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church – Mundare with Father Robert Lee as the Celebrant. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Jean may be made to “Covenant Health Foundation c/o St. Joseph’s General Hospital –Vegreville, AB.”

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Strydom, staff at the St. Joseph’s General Hospital, Dr. Slabu, Dr. Roshed and Dr. Kachope and the staff at Unit 7E at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton as well as all the staff at Capital Care Grandview in Edmonton for their incredible care and compassion.

To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com

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ZAGROSH, Peter John July 1, 1933 - October 21, 2022

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Harvest Ball Goes Twenties Style

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Time was turned back when St. Martin’s Catholic School Foundation hosted its Harvest Ball, ‘The Roaring Twenties, A Night at the Speak Easy’ at Vegreville Social Centre on October 22.

More than 200 people who attended the fundraiser. Jennifer Dixon, Chair of St. Martin’s Foundation, said, “St. Martin’s School Foundation are a group of dedicated volunteers that make up the society that is responsible for raising money for St Martin’s Catholic elementary school.

The Harvest Ball is celebrating 25 years and in the past 10 years the ball has become more of a themed costume ball. The theme this year, The Roaring 20’s, A Night at the Speak Easy was chosen because we are now living again in the 20’s and after the lockdowns and cancelations of the past two years we thought this would be a fun theme to for the event. We are so happy that people dressed up and seem to love the theme.

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Baba’s Best catered the event and researched popular foods from the 1920’s. Some items they featured were deviled eggs, cucumber sandwiches, celery and Cheez Whiz and Jello for dessert. The meal was amazing! The Playboys provided music for dancing. We had a live auction of student created art projects,

silent auctions, wine raffles, and a key raffle to open a wine fridge full of wine. It was an evening of socializing, dining, and dancing!

Our goal was to raise $10,000 for the school. The St. Martin’s Foundation funds many online academic programs that enhance what the students are learning in school, we also have purchased musical instruments for the music program, water bottle refill stations, a performance stage and sound system, sporting equipment, technology to enhance learning, library and classroom books and our latest big purchase was a school bus.

This money will be used to support the next big project which we will be choosing at our upcoming meetings. We are so incredibly grateful for all the generous donations we have received and for the attendees that purchased the donations.”

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Family and friends participating in the event. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

and it brings members of the community together.

Changes over the years were the fees started at 25 cents a year for membership and now the fee is $20 a year per member. Our meetings were in the afternoon and now the meetings are in the evenings and we take turns hosting the meetings. We made flannel pyjamas and flannel quilts to donate to hospital where we bought the yard for 25-30 cents a yard. We made quilts to raffle to donate the money to charity and we worked at the hospital canteen selling bars and sweets to the sick patients. Now, we have hot dog sales to raise money to donate to local charities. We now have craft nights and have dinners out. We had an annual picnic and we still host an annual picnic.”

Tina Warawa presented greetings on behalf of Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs. Warawa presented a scroll on behalf of the Government of Canada and Shannon Stubbs, and an official Queen Elizabeth

II Jubilee pin.

Viola Braun-Fox brought greetings on behalf of Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie ArmstrongHomeniuk and past members of Warwick Ladies Club.

County of Minburn Div. 7 Councillor Kevin Bentley said he wanted to congratulate the ladies on their 100th Anniversary and thank them for all the work they do to help their community be strong. He then presented them with a plaque to mark this special occasion.

Olga Jamison spoke about the curtain history. “We have been unable to pinpoint the date the canvases were painted and put up. However, we do know they aren’t a hundred-years-old. They were painted sometime after 1936. The roll down front canvas displays advertisements from 28 different local merchants with a central European style painting of a garden scene. When they were first painted by N.P. Boychuk they were a source of pride in the thriving community of Warwick.”

Vice-President Vicky Chilibecki closed by saying their resilient club continues to exist despite all the changes in the world. “A true accomplishment we are celebrating. I guess our club is like the tea cups on the tables, we are all unique and different yet we are somehow cohesive.”

There was also a short humourous skit written by Jean Hughston and performed by members of the club. It was titled: ‘A Typical Warwick Ladies Club Meeting.’

of walking trails, crosswalk lights and improvements to parking lots and areas for local business.

Dueck said the replacement of the arena floor was a big project initiated by the Tofield Agricultural Society with the support of the Town of Tofield, Beaver County and donations from community members.

The most recent project was the completion of the “long awaited” Pump Track that was done in partnership with the Tofield Lions Club and donations from local businesses and community members. Dueck said there have been multiple users daily since it opened on Oct. 17.

Some of the past events Dueck highlighted were the July 1 activities and fireworks, Western Days, Ryley-Tofield Slo-Pitch Tournament, and several fundraising golf tournaments hosted by different organizations in the community.

Dueck was excited to announce that Winterfest would be going ahead this year. “I encourage all businesses to take part in the parade. It can be an opportunity to market your business as well as visibility and participation at the other events being organized.” Winterfest is normally held the fourth Saturday in November.

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Three of the longest standing ladies from L-R: Wilma Cherniawsky, Jean Hughston and Nettie Charuk. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Seven-month-old Layten Hughes and Vipers Forward Jeremy Gamache. (Meggie Hughes/ Submitted Photo)