Vintage Model T Racing Returns to Bruderheim
Model T races attracted more than 1,200 fans to Bruderheim on Aug. 31. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
It was one big dust up at the race track in Bruderheim as Model T cars and motorcycles tore around the half mile dirt oval at the Ag. Grounds on Aug. 31.
It was the sixth annual installment of the popular event that captivated more than 1,200 fans. Adding to the nostalgic charm was the Car & Motorcycle Show & Shine that had around 125 entries. There was also entertainment throughout the afternoon by Peter & the Wolves. The youngsters were kept busy at the petting zoo.
Matt Hotte, who organizes the event with his wife Cassie, dad Ken, and members of the Strong Garage crew, said the event keeps growing year after year and said they even had race fans from Saskatchewan and British Columbia attend this
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Please Help Us Find Mike Current
Mike, A 53 year old man, approx 5’7” tall and 150 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes and has been missing since July 26, 2024 between 5:00 & 8:00 p.m. He was wearing oversized black shorts, a black golf shirt and a baseball cap. Mike went missing from his home on 50th St. in the north part of Vegreville. He recently had dental surgery and was in considerable pain. Mike is diabetic so may be weak, and possibly confused or exhibiting slurred speech.
If you have any information regarding Mike’s whereabouts, please call 911
Destroyed Temples of Ukraine Exhibit on Display in Mundare
“… And they will rise in glory and power”: Destroyed Temples of Ukraine
Since February 24, 2022, at least 630 religious buildings – Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches, synagogues, and mosques -- in Ukraine have been destroyed, damaged, or looted during the full-scale Russian invasion. Along with the killing of members of the clergy, the Russian military’s seizure of religious buildings for use as military bases has further increased the scale of destruction of Ukraine’s religious sites. The exhibit Destroyed Temples of Ukraine is a visual exposition of 32 of these structures, revealing their targeted yet haphazard destruction as a consequence of the ongoing war.
According to Dr. Ihor Poshyvailo, director of the Maidan Museum (Kyiv), churches and religious sites have been integral features in Ukraine’s villages, playing a special role in the local community’s resistance, resilience, and solidarity during times of hardship. “The locations are like time capsules of historical and cultural memory, collective spiritual knowledge, and the beliefs and practices passed down from generation to generation.” In many cases, these places of worship are also sites of historical, cultural, and architectural distinction, with many of the buildings on national and world registers of cultural heritage. When the large-scale war broke out, Dr. Poshyvailo initiated the Heritage Emergency Response Initiative (HERI), which among its objectives, has been conducting field expeditions to document the damage caused to places associated with Ukraine’s history and culture.
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One of the first churches the Russian forces attacked was the Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the village of Viazivka (Zhytomyr oblast), located close to the Belarussian border in northern Ukraine. This wooden church dates to 1862 and having survived two world wars, was almost completely destroyed in the first days of the invasion; the only surviving structure is the belfry. The connection of the community to the church became apparent when the HERI team examined the scattered debris of the church’s dome, where the names of the local craftsmen who had helped to maintain the building over the years were
Indeed, the importance of the church in everyday life was captured during many of the oral histories the HERI team recorded, especially in interviews with older residents who often recalled when their grandparents or great-grandparents donated to the construction of the local church. In one instance, an elderly lady told the story of how her grandmother in the early twentieth century made many requests to the local authorities for permission to build a brick church in the village of Lukashivka (Chernihiv oblast). When the village was besieged in the current war, the Church of the Ascension was badly damaged by the Russian forces, who stored their armaments inside and around it. As Dr. Poshyvailo noted, “you cannot hear these stories without tears, because these are really sacred and special places, not only for present individuals and families but for multiple generations.”
Indeed, the HERI team was shocked by the destruction of so many religious buildings and sacred sites. Russian soldiers have used churches not only as shields – assuming that Ukrainian armed forces would not attack them if they organized their field hospitals or stored arms in them – but also as places for interrogating, torturing, and even killing
Karen Lemiski Curator - Basilian Fathers Museum
Images from the exhibit. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
Welcome to
The Garage Bumper to Bumper Auto Repair Centre
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Myron Hayduk and his family own this business which has been operating out of this location since January 2024.
When they gave me a tour of the building where only employees can enter, I found it to be clean and organized.
Myron is a familiar face around Vegreville because he has been a licensed owner in the auto service industry and classic car sales since June of 1984.
The services this business offers are any repairs you need to be done to an automobile they can handle from antique to modern vehicles. They also sell automobiles and restoration parts.
Myron explained that their business is unique because you don’t have to take your vehicle to any other place. They are a one-stop service shop. They can accommodate any repairs to automobile vehicles that are required. “If we do not have the services in-house, we have vendors from other businesses that provide those services.
To us, the customer is the most important; we classify them as our boss. We do look after our errors. We want to have a good operating business so we can give our staff job security. We have long-term employees which we prefer to have. However, we do take apprenticeship workers.”
Myron closed in saying he is very fortunate as he very much enjoys what he does for work. The only difference between a job and a hobby is having to and wanting to.
Some of the Garage Bumper to Bumper Auto Repair Centre team members from L-R: Trifon Diachuk, TJ Hayduk and Myron Hayduk. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Teddy Award Nominee
Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion
Every year, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents their “Teddy Waste Awards.” This year, the 26th annual, the top award went to CBC President Catherine Tait for her part in handing out millions in bonuses for CBC executives while simultaneously laying off hundreds of staffers just before Christmas. Of course, this was while continually losing market share and extending her hand for more taxpayer funds.
While dollar for dollar, the CBC is possibly one of the all-time biggest waste of taxpayer funds, there are lots of line items (and scandals) to offer up some competition. Recently, some news out of BC offers up some competition for consideration for next year’s Teddy award.
Another visualization. Imagine a publicly owned railway with no trains. And let’s say that rail line ran from Vegreville to oh… Two Hills, 40 km give or take. Now think really hard, how much you’d pay for someone to manage that rail line. The one with no trains. I’m not talking about someone to do the upkeep, but to MANAGE it. Oh but wait… there’s
more. This is a job for not one, but TWO people. After all, I suppose there are TWO rails, so it must take two people. Or maybe the first person would just get lonely. Well, this is the exact scenario in the BC Railway Company (BCRC). A full 20 years after BC Rail was sold for $1 billion to CN Rail, BCRC still employs two executives to manage the 40 km spur line that was not sold in the deal. For their efforts, they rake in just over a combined $500,000 in salary, benefits and pension. This includes a $12,000 travel allowance and $7,995 for vacation for the CEO as well as the CFO.
A good gig if you can get it I suppose. A half million dollars for running a 40 km railroad with no trains. Of course, there’s more than just a spur line. The BCRC manages around $500 million of provincial real estate, railways and port infrastructure. Government officials also pointed out that the corporation is responsible for the management of the long-term lease with CN Rail. Sounds complicated.
To do all this intense “management”, BC Rail requires a penthouse office on North Vancouver’s waterfront. One has to wonder if they can see their trains from there. Oh wait. They don’t have any trains.
When asked by the Global News if this “management” work could not be handled by BC’s transportation ministry, no one was available for comment. Global pointed out that the lease is in place for 999 years, so they don’t even have to chase down any signatures every decade or so.
In a written statement provided by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, it stated that, BCRC brings in about $10 million annually to the province through fees, rental and lease payments. They stressed that the BCRC recovers all of its expenses including operating costs from this revenue. One can only imagine what the expense accounts look like for the two executives.
In other words, they aren’t a drain on the economy, so look the other way. Rather typical of an out-of-touch bureaucracy. Common sense might lead one to believe that with a the vast inventory of properties the BC government (or any province) must have that the management of another 40 km of property with some tenants would not be a stretch as Global News suggested. However, no one ever accused a provincial government of management through common sense. Particularly that of BC.
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Kalin Kallal is a kid at heart. That’s proven to be a great thing for families looking to keep the kids busy and enjoy an affordable outing at the K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm.
The Tofield area attraction has been open for the past four years and its following continues to grow. Most of the patrons come from Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan and Ardrossan areas, but he is always trying to attract folks from other areas of the province.
The main goal is to provide something for everyone. To that end, there are many other activities for younger and older children. Some of these include: wagon rides, walking trail, rubber duck races, ladder toss, horseshoes, ladder toss, corn hole games, zip lines, rail racing, pedal carts, petting zoo, Wild West shootout, giant bale pile with slide, playground, picnic and pavilion areas as well as a concession and covered barns.
“It’s hard to believe that five years ago it was a wheat field,” says Kalin, who grew up on the property. The idea of having a corn maze came after a visit to the Lacombe corn maze. “As we were leaving, I told my wife, we need to this.” Kalin says there are no attractions for families east of Edmonton, and wanted to change that. The following spring, his wife Marcy and his mom Elaine rolled up their sleeves to help build his dream. They started clearing the area, which encompasses around 100 acres, the following spring and never looked back. Amazingly, the corn maze opened that fall. Kalin said Marcy “always believes in him” and they are happy to share the dream with their three children, Easton, Hudson and Emersyn.
One event they are looking forward to this fall is the Field of Screams event. Last year, it was there busiest day of the year, attracting 1,400 people. Kalin is a natural entrepreneur and is the midst of starting up a website, where people can buy anything and sell everything online. He said the website will include a timed auction and plans are to go live in about one month’s time. Needless to say, Kalin doesn’t sleep much. Besides the corn maze, he is busy farming, putting up silage and hay, and
K3 Corn Maze & Family Farm
The corn maze itself covers five acres. Kalin said it has been a “tough growing season with lots of rain, followed by extreme heat. “But all in all the corn’s done fairly well.”
Kalin Kallal during a tour of the corn maze. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
90 Years Ago – September 5, 1934
Councillor Shaw reported at a special meeting of the town council held on August 23rd that a used Steam plant in good condition can be bought at Killam for $575 complete. The plant is supposed to be suitable for the town hall and has 18 radiators and some 1400 feet of radiation.
Nick A. Shandro set another record for the district of Shandro when he threshed over three hundred bushels of barley on August 27th. The barley which was cut dead ripe on August 10th is of the highest quality.
Game licenses, which are going to be necessary on September 15th for the lads who like to knock over ducks and other feathered creatures of the wild, will be available this year as usual at Standard Hardware. Robert Henley, Game Guardian, announces that he will have a pleasant surprise about the 6th of October for one of the license holders, as he intends to drop all license numbers purchased into a hat, make a draw and the winner will be promptly, and adequately awarded a worth-while prize.
75 Years Ago – September 7, 1949
The members of Holy Trinity Parish, Ukrainian Catholic Church announce that the cornerstone of their new church, now under construction, will be laid on Sunday, September 11th, at 11:00 a.m. The Most Rev. N. Savaryn, OSBM will officiate.
The August 31st issue of the Alberta Gazette announces the appointment of Harry Sakaluk as a deputy sheriff for the subjudicial District of Vegreville; and also deputy clerk of the Supreme Court and District Court; also registration district of Vegreville.
P.A. Andrews, Field Supervisor for the M.D. of Eagle, No. 81, has resigned from his position in order to be able to return to the University of Alberta in the fall. At the last Agricultural Service Board meeting, Frank Pawloski was hired as the new Field Supervisor, filling the vacancy made by Mr. Andrew’s resignation.
Steve Lysakowski of Musidora has been appointed assistant to the Field Supervisor.
The local swimming pool closed its doors for the summer on Monday evening, winding up a three-and-a-half-month season. At the regular meeting of the Council meeting of the M.D. of Eagle Harry Skoreyko of Hairy Hill was recommended for a trade license in his painting business. George Whittaker complained of cattle running at large on road allowances. He was advised to go ahead and impound the cattle if he wished.
50 Years Ago – September 5, 1974
Craig King topped a field of 124 swingers at the week-end when he sidelined Fred Sydor of St. Albert.
Miss Shirley Cherwak has recently graduated from the Misericordia School of Nursing Edmonton. Shirley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cherwak of Vegreville.
The swimming pool comes to a close for Vegreville participants at the week-end when the local pool closes for the season. It has been a relatively good year for the pool staff as the weatherman has been fairly cooperative for most of the summer. Wind-up for the competitive swimmers took place in Calgary at the week-end when fourteen swimmers took part in the Alberta Summer Games at the University of Calgary Pool. While none of the Vegreville entries took first place, they nevertheless showed in many of the competitions. Coach Brian Henderson was very pleased with the showing his protégées made.
The second place seems to be the favorite position of the Vegreville Angels. Again this week-end, in their bid to grab the Cold Lake Annual Affair, the Angels placed second in the eightteam 2-day baseball tournament.
25 Years Ago – September 8, 1999
Although the business sector in Vegreville, especially downtown, is experiencing some challenging times, local realtors are optimistic following one of the best years in residential home sales. Re/ Max owner Gary Kuchik expects total home sales this year to exceed 100, following about 80 last year and 90 the year before. Kidsport in Vegreville was the recipient of $1,000 as a result of the Stanley Cup’s visit to Vegreville recently. On hand for the presentation were Len Severyn, Kidsport representatives Brian Henderson, Ruby Wilson, Paul Wilde, and Terry Semeniuk receiving the cheque from Lisa Lastiwka of Vegreville Minor Hockey. Have you ever wondered how a municipal government operates? How did democracy function at the grassroots level? Well, don’t look to Vegreville as an example. From what we’ve seen of democracy in action, we’ve got a bunch of rubber-stamping municipal councilors who rarely speak for or against topics of concern in the community. Our comments are based on about 6 months of sitting through the half hour long council meetings, twice a month, where all the business of the town is approved.
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CBC’s Six-Figure Paydays Surge Despite Sharp Decline in Viewership
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The number of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) employees earning six-figure salaries has skyrocketed by 231 percent during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tenure. According to access-toinformation records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), 1,450 CBC staff members took home more than $100,000 in base salary last year. This marks a significant increase from 2015 when only 438 employees earned six figures. These high salaries at the public broadcaster cost taxpayers more than $181 million in 2023, with an average salary of $125,000 for those receiving sixfigure pay. CTF Federal Director Franco Terrazzano criticized the trend: “The CBC has been raking in big paycheques and bonuses while the taxpayers footing the bills have been struggling. Is anyone in government going to step in, stick up for taxpayers, and put an end to the CBC gravy train?”
The CBC also handed out over $11.5 million in pay raises last year, impacting 87 percent of its workforce. Not a single CBC employee faced a pay cut in 2023. Since 2015, raises at the CBC have totalled $97 million. Critics argue that these increases come at a time when many Canadians are grappling with inflation and rising costs of living, which adds fuel to the debate over the use of public funds.
Bonuses at the CBC have also come under scrutiny.
lion) and 518 other employees ($4.6 million). Since 2015, CBC bonuses have totalled $132 million. Combined with pay raises, CBC compensation has cost taxpayers more than $229 million since 2015.
“It’s time to end these taxpayer-funded bonuses and defund the CBC,” said Terrazzano. His call to action resonates with a growing number of Canadians who are questioning the broadcaster’s financial practices, particularly in light of its declining viewership.
Amidst this financial spending, the CBC News Network’s share of the national prime-time TV audience remains low. According to its latest thirdquarter report, the network holds just a 2.1 percent share of national prime-time viewers, meaning that 97.9 percent of Canadians choose not to watch CBC’s English-language prime-time news programming. Despite this, the CBC describes its performance as a success, claiming it continues to “track above” its target of 1.7 percent, attributing this to major news stories drawing larger audiences.
However, the CBC’s audience share has drastically declined over the years. In 2018, the network held a 7.6 percent share of the national prime-time viewing audience, marking a 72 percent drop in just six years. Critics argue that this steep decline should prompt a reassessment of how the broadcaster operates and whether taxpayer dollars are effectively utilized.
Despite these audience challenges, the CBC is set to receive over $1.4 billion in taxpayer funding for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
the average annual salary of Canadian workers,
The Canadian Press reported that, in 2024, the CBC paid out $18.4 million in bonuses, even after eliminating hundreds of jobs. This included $3.3 million in bonuses for 45 executives, averaging $73,000 each – more than the average annual salary of Canadian workers, according to Statistics Canada. Bonuses were also awarded to 631 managers ($10.4 mil-
As questions about the CBC’s compensation practices and audience performance continue to mount, many are calling for a re-evaluation of the public broadcaster’s funding and operations. The issue has sparked discussions about the future role of the CBC in a rapidly changing media landscape, where competition from private broadcasters and digital platforms is fierce.
Freedom of conscience, of education, of speech, of assembly are among the very fundamentals of democracy and all of them would be nullified should freedom of the press ever be successfully challenged.
Real Estate Auction
Ring #1 Featuring The Young Family Farm 4 Quarters/1 Full Section of Beaver County's Finest Farm Land Buy 1 Or Buy All 4 Quarters of Pristine Farm Land with Great Opportunities Situated In The Heart Of East Central Alberta. Just A Short 30 Minute Drive to Vegreville/Camrose/Sherwood Park.
These Quarters of Land Will Also Make a Great Investment Opportunity as Many Neighbours are Willing to Rent & Purchasing these Would Give the Buyer the Ability to Farm In Mile Long Stretches.
Directions: From Hwy 14 to Hwy 854, North on Hwy 854 for 12 Kms to Hwy 626, West on Hwy 626 for 0.3 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 3.1 Kms, East Hand Side of Road. OR From Hwy 855 to Twp 510, West on Twp Rd 510 for 4.5 Kms to Rg Rd 173, North on Rg Rd 173 for 1/2 Mile, East Hand Side of Road
Parcel #1: NW-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 129 Cultivated Acres Currently Seeded to Wheat.
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 130 Cultivated Acres & Approx. 30 Acres Hay/Grass Land Which Can Be Used For Pasture Land/ Hay Land/ Future Yard Site, With Its Own Approach or it Could Also Be Cleared Into Arable Acres. Currently Being Rented for $110.00/ Acre
Parcel #2: NE - 15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 113 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Wheat.
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 113 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work 47 Acres Could Be Developed into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre
Parcel # 3: SW-15-51-17-W4M Being 157 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 140 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola
This Quarter Consisting of 160 Acres with Approx. 140 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit Of Work 17 Acres Can be Developed Into Arable Land. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre
Parcel #4: SE-15-51-17-W4M Being 160 Acres M/L w/ Approx. 79 Acres Cultivated Currently Seeded into Canola
This Quarter Consists of 160 Acres with Approx. 79 Cultivated Acres & With A Little Bit of Work The 81 Acres of The Old Yard Site Could Be Developed into Arable Land or Turned Back Into Future Yard Site. Currently Being Rented Out At $110.00/Acre. The Old Yard Site Consists of Power & Gas at Property Line, Abandoned Water Well. Subject to Final Bid. If Final Bid is not Accepted, the Deposit Will Be Returned.
Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before November 14th, 2024. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by November 14th, 2 024 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.
Ring #2 Selling by Totally Unreserved Auction for Darrel Magneson 4 Quarters of Land Forming a Full Section (Selling as 1 Block) of Mixed Farming Land in the Heart of Beaver County.
Located Just 3.5 Kms North of Hwy #14 on Rge Rd 165 or 5 Miles East of the Town of Riley on Twp Rd 500.
This Full Section of Farm Land Consists of Approx. 400 Acres M/L of Cultivated Land and Approx. 80 Acres M/L of Hay Land with the Waskwei Creek Running Thru the East Side, Providing the Property with Ample Water for Both Livestock and Nature Lovers. In addition No Subdivisions have happened on the Beautiful Parcel of Land. The Former Yard Site is Located in the Centre of the Section with Power, Natural Gas & an Older Water Well. There is Also an Older Quonset with a Few Out Buildings. This is an Excellent Opportunity for Either a Farmer or an Investor. The Cultivated Land Does Have a Current Lease in Place Until October 31st, 2028. However, the Lease/Rent is to be Renegotiated at the End of this Harvest Year.
The Current Renter Does have the Option to Match the Final Bid on Sale Day. Legal Descriptions: SE 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L - SW 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L NE 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres M/L - NW 4-50-16 W4M Consisting of 160 Acres
Revitalizing Historic Landmark a Tall Task for Ellen Dunn
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Standing on the main floor of the historic Canadian National Railway Station in Vegreville on a warm summer afternoon, owner Ellen Dunn begins to discuss painstaking efforts to re-open the 94-year-old landmark for business.
Ellen says that if it wasn’t for a local
Ellen has been actively trying to sell the 8,000 sq. ft. building which sits on half an acre of land in the downtown area. She has even approached the Town of Vegreville about purchasing it. Ellen says that, “Typically, train stations are owned by a municipality, the province or non-profit organization.” She said it is frustrating as a private owner, because she doesn’t qualify for a lot of grants, and that it requires a great deal of financial resources to operate and maintain the building, let alone have additional funds to restore it.
volunteer who had worked tirelessly to clean up the train station over the past year she never would have gotten to this point. Around 100 truckloads of garbage had to be hauled away from inside the train station before any cleaned up could take place.
“Every great story has a dark chapter,” says Ellen, who didn’t want to discuss details of that dark chapter, which that lasted from 2019-2023. But she did want to talk about new flooring that was recently installed on the main floor that will now allow for renting of that portion of the building for speaking engagements.
Ellen is also planning to convert part of the upstairs into an Airbnb vacation rental. She has always wanted to open a Ukrainian style restaurant, and hopes that will also come to fruition. But creating a vision is simply not enough as it takes a great deal of time, energy and money to finance a dream. Working fulltime as a locomotive engineer doesn’t leave a lot of room for that, but what room she does have, she makes available on most of her days off.
Back in the fall of 2009 Ellen purchased the railway station from Odette Boily, a well-known interior designer, who had owned the building since 2003. The many uses for the building included: massage therapy, hydrotherapy, conference room and Vegan restaurant called the Station Café.
Ellen fondly remembers hosting many special events at the train station, including dinner theatres, music jam sessions and concerts. She is hoping to create more opportunities for the train station that has a wonderful storied past, and one she hopes will have a colourful future.
Locomotive Engineer Ellen Dunn. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Former CN station in Vegreville. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
CN Train Station Owner Ellen Dunn. Inset: Picture of photos in the Vegreville In Review history book. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Caring About Lifelong Learning
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
VegMin Learning Society’s Mission advocates for the lifelong learning needs of adults by providing barrier-free, flexible, and affordable opportunities in the Town of Vegreville and the County of Minburn.
On August 28, VegMin presented its Annual General Meeting at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club with Dwayne Hlady chairing the meeting.
Executive Director Dave Albrecht said there are three types of learning opportunities VegMin provides. These are: Literacy and Foundational Learning which includes literacy, numeracy, the ability to engage in learning, the ability to use basic digital technology and proficiency in the English language.
The second one is Community Capacity
meet their needs.
The Community Capacity Building courses had staff giving 200 hours to close to 150 adult learners.
The volunteers devoted just under 300 hours for the 2023-2024 year which has increased from under 250 hours for the 2022-2023 year.
Following the report, election of officers was held. Dwayne Hlady was appointed as Chair, Yuliia Kalutska as Vice-Chair, Rita Smyth as Secretary/Treasurer, and Elizabeth Koehler-Lenko, Laureen Houle and Taneen Rudyk as Directors.
Building, which builds on learners’ literacy and foundational skills, providing opportunities for workplace readiness and safety and raising awareness around various social issues such as mental health, victims of violence, and substance abuse.
The third one is General Interest, and includes programs that provide opportunities to explore the arts and other essential learning opportunities such as firearms safety.
The staff hours for the learning opportunities and number of learners served in 2023-2024 for foundational learning for Learning Circle and Literacy were 400 hours and 15 learners and Learning Circle and Numeracy were over 25 hours and 10 learners. These are learning opportunities more geared to the individual so more staff hours are required to
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The Board of Directors for 2024/2025 year in the front row from L-R: Dwayne Hlady, Rita Smyth, Yuliia Kalutska, and the back row from L-R: Elizabeth Koehler-Lenko with her infant son, Taneen Rudyk, Beverly Aberhart, Lil Van Yken, Laureen Houle, and Executive Director Dave Albrecht. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Dave Albrecht. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
Minor Soccer Salute To
Soccer Memories
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
This is the last year Mya Stemberger and Britney Berry will be in Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA). Mya has been playing soccer her whole life and she expressed that she has always enjoyed being a part of a team and having that sense of family and community that goes with it. Soccer has had a huge impact on her life while growing up. It meant a lot to Mya to be able to experience the teamwork and cooperation that builds teams as well as individuals.
Mya said, “I have found that it does not just apply to soccer but also the other sports I play, including my personal life outside of sports. It’s sad to think that this is my last year but I am grateful for all the opportunities and memories I have because of it.”
Some of Mya’s favorite memories were when she was a part of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 and when she walked the players onto the field for the anthem because she mentioned that it was an amazing experience to see women playing professional sports, knowing that there are opportunities to continue playing after the school and community aspect and play more competitively at higher levels which has greatly influenced her and inspired her to continue playing sports.
Other special memories Mya has had are having the opportunity to go to provincials multiple times with her team and playing in many fun tournaments such as the Camrose Night Classic. “My time as a player for VMSA has been full of great moments and amazing experiences that I am grateful to have had. It has made me become a better athlete in the other sports I am pursuing currently as an adult. It has also helped me appreciate all the time and effort the volunteers put in to help someone like me
achieve more than I would have known possible when I started playing at such a young age.”
Britney Berry voiced that it was very bittersweet that it was her last year because her team U19 Girls finished off their season strong at provincials, even if they didn’t win medals, they beat the Cold Lake team 2-1 which was a pretty significant win because they had outplayed them in the past. “We can walk away knowing we left it all out on the field and played one of our last games as a strong collective. My special memories happened when we united as a team after a game. Especially in triumph. Something particularly memorable about last year was the girls going around and putting eye black on everyone’s face before a game. (Like football player stripes).”
Britney went on to say their line of defense were talented players with the ability to ease any tension or anxiousness by joking around. “A small laugh is sometimes all it takes to reset, reminding us that we are there because we love the sport and the teamwork involved. Our captain Mya was exceptional at leading the girls to play their best. As of right now, I plan to play recreationally in the future.”
Mya and Britney with their coaches and teammates on June 22, 2024. (Sebastian Luca/Submitted Photo)
Minor Soccer Salute To
Fun Facts About Soccer You May Not know!
Soccer is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a ball and is known as football in most countries outside of Canada, the United States and Australia. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries, making it the world’s most popular sport.
No one knows exactly when soccer was created, but the earliest versions of the game can be traced back 3,000 years.
Soccer is the most popular game in the world. In many countries it is known as “football”.
In England, soccer was formed when several clubs formed the Football Association about 150 years ago.
Women started playing soccer around the same time as men did in England. However, originally men were the main players in the game. Women’s soccer started to become extremely popular in the 1990s.
In China, the first soccer balls were made from sewn clothing that was filled with rubble. In Europe during
the Middle Ages, soccer balls were made from inflated pig bladders.
Today most of the balls are made from layers of synthetic leather while the bladders inside the ball are made from latex or butyl.
Some of the different shots in soccer are: The instep drive or knuckle shot
The swerve shot
The full volley
The half volley
The side volley
The flying volley
The maximum number of players on a soccer team is 11. The different positions are:
Goalkeeper
Centre-back
Sweeper
A Friendly Game of Soccer
Running, kicking, jumping and sprinting over long periods of time: yep, you guessed it right. Playing soccer is a great exercise for improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance. But that’s not all. This sport, which certainly arouses the passions of “football” fans around the world, also promotes bone health and muscle tone. The repeated impact helps strengthen bones, a significant advantage when you consider that bone density diminishes with age.
Did you know that a soccer player covers about 10 km during a 90-minute match?
Serious soccer players have extremely well-developed muscles because they’re all put to use by the various manoeuvres required during training sessions or matches. This sport is also great for the morale and helps players relax and release stress.
Perhaps you think that it’s only your health that receives the benefits? Think again. Besides the incom-
parable pleasure of playing (and winning), soccer also allows players to develop their motor skills. And what could be better than a team sport for learning to work as a team? It’s an invaluable asset for everyday life.
Lastly, whether you join a team or have occasional fun with friends, soccer is a sport that’s affordable because it doesn’t require much equipment. It’s good for the body and mind, it’s inexpensive and, in addition, it’s played outdoors: what could be better? Want to play?
Fullback
Wingback
Centre-midfielder
Defensive midfielder
Attacking midfielder
Winger
Forward
Striker
Soccer is played on a grassy field called a pitch. The field is rectangular and must be between 100 and 130 yards long and 50 to 100 yards wide.
An international soccer game is 90 minutes long. The 90 minutes is divided in two 45 minute halves.
Corn Maze
Deep Roots and Enduring Commitment of Minburn County Farm Family Recognized
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
The Hess family have been farming on the original homestead for 100 years and were formally recognized for their accomplishment by the County of Minburn and the Province of Alberta.
Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk presented the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award, while County of Minburn Reeve Roger Konieczny presented the County of Minburn Agricultural Service Board’s Award recognizing 100 years of family farming on the original Hess homestead which is located near Mannville.
Reeve Konieczny stated that, “The Hess family’s dedication to farming for over 100 years is a testament to the resilience and strength of our agricultural community. Recognizing their achievement with the Century Farm Family award not only honours their legacy but also highlights the deep roots and enduring commitment that families like theirs bring to the County of Minburn.”
According to information provided by the Hess family, “The land was purchased by Barbara and George Hess in 1942. Together, they raised their six chil-
dren, farmed the land, and had pigs and cattle.
Their oldest child and only son, Alvin, eventually took over the farm. He also raised his children here - Marvin, Dennis, Doug, Lawrence and Arvilla. Upon Alvin’s passing, Doug took over the family farm, continuing on with crops, cattle and pigs.
Later, Doug married his wife Karen,
and together they raised their four children, Joch, Boone, Clint and Sarah. Over many years, many renovations, upgrades, and expansions, Doug still continues to actively farm at the same location with help from his son Boone.
Boone and his wife, Brandy Hess, reside only a few minutes from the original homestead, which makes helping with the family farm easier. Together Boone &
Brandy have three children who all actively help on the family farm, and participate in the local 4-H Club with their beef projects. Their children help with everything including branding, calving, getting the crops off, haying, and feeding the men in the tractors during busy season!
Karen & Doug have 11 grandchildren who all come back to the farm with their parents to celebrate holidays and birthdays and numerous other occasions. The farm reached its centennial in April 2024. To celebrate, Boone and Brandy hosted a huge celebration at the farm with many of their family, friends and neighbors in July of this year.”
Brandy said that, “It was so wonderful to see all the family, neighbors and friends come out to celebrate this huge milestone! We enjoyed each other’s company, many laughs, many stories from the past, and a delicious meal together. I feel very blessed to be a part of a family farm that is still going strong, over 100 years.”
Reeve Roger Konieczny presents plaque to members of the Hess family. (County of Minburn/Submitted Photo)
MLA Presents certificate and plaque to members of the Hess family. (Hess Family/Submitted Photo)
Roadside Attraction
Richard Straty from the Myrnam area correctly identified the ‘Roadside Attraction’ that was featured in the Aug. 21 edition as a grain binder. He did point out that there were a few parts missing from the farm implement.
According to Wikipedia, “The reaper-binder, or binder, is a farm implement that improved upon the simple reaper. The binder was invented in 1872 by Charles Baxter Withington, a jeweler from Janesville, Wisconsin. In addition to cutting the small-grain crop, a binder also ‘binds’ the stems into bundles or sheaves. These sheaves are usually then ‘shocked’ into A-shaped conical stooks, resembling small tipis, to allow the grain to dry for several days before being picked up and threshed.”
Alberta Health Services is recruiting for a part time hairdresser for Long-term Care at the Two Hills Health Centre
Applicants must enjoy working with seniors and must possess excellent communication skills. Additionally, this applicant must be able to be flexible based on the needs of the residents.
The successful applicant must provide:
• A Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 3 months
• Valid WCB coverage and Liability Insurance
• Copy of license or certificate
• Copy of business license for Two Hills
Interested candidates please apply to:
Two Hills Health Centre - Long-term Care 4401 53 Avenue
Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0
Attention: Pawandeep Kaur
Resumes may also be submitted by email to: Pawandeep.Kaur3@ahs.ca
Nakayla Omusi and Nala Omusi. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Students from the five schools in Vegreville; St. Mary’s Catholic High School, St. Martin’s Catholic Elementary School, A.L. Horton Public Elementary School, Vegreville Composite High School and Vegreville Next Step Outreach School all returned to class on August 29 for the 2024/2025 school term.
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Some kids commented that they were happy to see their friends again. Others said they didn’t like to have to get up so early to go to school.
Some notable remarks were twins Nakayla and Nala Omusi who said they were in Kindergarten last year at A.L. Horton School and were very happy and excited to be in Grade One because they get to meet their new teacher and learn new things.
From Mannville to Prague for Rian Haugan
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser
Rian Haugan’s love of dancing has already taken her from the local stage to an international competition. The Mannville area tween was one of 9,500 dancers from 54 countries to participate in the 2024 Dance World Cup (DWC) finals in Prague, Czech Republic.
The DWC kicked off with an Olympicstyle opening ceremony on June 28, where 20,000 worldwide participants and their supporters paraded through Prague’s Old Town to Wenceslas Square. Rian says, “The parade and street party was a lot of fun. I took Canada pins and keychains to share with dancers from other countries. Meeting other dancers had a calming effect for my stage performance. Knowing we were all there together for the same reason, I wasn’t nervous at all. I just went out on the stage and did my thing.
Another highlight for me was representing my country, not only doing what I love but also embracing friendships through dance. I met other dancers through the dance classes I attended throughout the week.
The competition was similar to other competitions, and the dancers were really good! I danced on June 29. Our tap group, ‘Jet Set’ came in 12th place out of 28 countries. Meeting other dancers was a lot of fun, from here in Canada to countries all over the world. I met some friends I hope will last a lifetime.”
Rian’s mom Rachel, dad David and brother Cody were right beside her to cheer her on. They even got to spend some time seeing the sights of Prague before heading to Italy after the competition where they enjoyed skiing in the Swiss Alps and visiting the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Disneyland in Paris. Rian says, “Traveling across the world and experiencing other cultures was an experience I will never forget.”
Rian earned a spot at DWC after attending the dance competition, Standing Ovation in Fort Saskatchewan in April of 2022. Rachel says, “There she won a placement award for the highest tap solo mark under the age of 12. With that award, she gained a spot on the 2023 Tap
Rian says she’s always loved dancing and the process of learning the steps to a full routine on stage. “Learning choreography for a routine is my favourite part.” She has many years ahead of her to continue to enjoy what she loves to do, and it’s no secret that her family, friends and fellow dancers at Dance Impressions by Ryan will be behind her every step of the way.
Team Canada for Portugal. Unfortunately, there was no Western tap team that year, so they held her a place for 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.
I am so proud of Rian and her dedication to working hard towards a goal, and for her to win such an amazing award has been very exciting. Europe was never in our sights to visit, so being invited was out of the blue.
The city was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed walking the streets, experiencing all the history, and learning to use the metro. I grew up in a city, but the other three were citified, that was fun and eye-opening to realize that my kids can read a map, have a good sense of direction, and are full of common sense. We were bummed that we weren’t able to go to Portugal, but after all is said and done, we are so happy we were able to experience the Czech Republic. It is not a country I would have ever chosen to visit, but now I would love to go back!”
Looking back, Rachel says that, “Rian has always been very keen, and a perfectionist. Right from the get-go, she was a dancer. We took mom and tots class when she was just walking, and she continued from there to preschool classes. She would do ballet around the house. Her first stage performance as a ballerina was at age 3. Now, around the house or out and about her feet are always moving. Tapping through a routine, in her street shoes, on the spot. Any dancer’s parent knows what that sounds like.”
Rian Haugan. (Haugan Family/Submitted Photo)
You
And
KROPIELNICKI, Charlene
December 16, 1960 - September 12, 2022
You left us with beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide.
Though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Sadly missed along life’s way. Quietly remembered every day.
Lovingly missed by Eric, Travis, Candice, Brooke, Emma, Brier, Easton, Tanya, Dalton, Riley, Twin sister Cheryl and family
Weather Shines for Races
Vegreville Speedway
Submitted
Vegreville Speedway hosted the Night Races on August 23 which saw a turnout of 25 racers. The weather held out perfect, right when we were done racing it started raining. For the Day Races on August 24, it dried up and we were able to start racing again. This time, there were 21 racers for Eliminations and we ran a King of the Hill as well. Between races Dave Stewart did some passes with his Full Tilt Semi truck. This brings us to a wrap for the season. See you all next year!
The August 23 Night Race winners
1st Place Aaron Tillapaugh
2nd Place Drew Duterte
3rd Place Sean Chilibecki
The August 24 Night Race winners
1st Place Aaron Tillapaugh
2nd Place Jon Lansdell
3rd Place Sean Chilibecki King of the Hill Winner Dylan Nelson
Inking Stamps
KOTOWICH, Peter On August 25, 2024, Mr. Peter Kotowich of Two Hills, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 99 years, surrounded by his family.
Peter is survived by his wife of 78 years, Nelsie; daughter, Virginia (Bill); four grandchildren, Randy (Kim), Carlee (Gerren), Justin (Nicole), and Megan (Dave); great-granddaughter, Emma; his three grand fur-babies, Lasha, Inca and Tika; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son, Jimmie; daughter, Lorraine; parents, Paul and Julia; brothers, John, Mike and Harry; and sisters, Jean and Eva.
Peter’s life was rich with love and we are all better for having known him. He touched the lives of many people, and he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. A private family service has taken place. In lieu of other tributes, donations in Peter’s honour may be made to STARS Donations (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service), 1441
Championing Investment as
Our government is committed to championing investments to secure the future success of Alberta. This is why we are so thrilled with Linde’s announcement of their intention to build a $2 billion clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in the Industrial Heartland.
This world-class facility will play a critical role in the success of Dow’s Path2Zero Project, supplying it with hydrogen energy.
In addition to this, the project will create 750 high-paying construction jobs and 60 permanent jobs. This is a huge win for Alberta’s energy sector, paving the way for the future of innovation while playing a critical role in the economic development of our constituency.
Throughout our province, non-profits enrich our communities and provide critical services. To support their amazing work our government is providing more than $12 million to 248 non-profit initiatives through the Community Facility Enhancement Program and the Community Initiatives Program grants.
Every year, these grant programs support hundreds of projects, such as playgrounds, community halls, art centres, festivals, events, and programs that improve Albertans’ quality of life. Our government is proud to support these
initiatives and to witness the lasting legacy this funding will have on communities throughout Alberta.
It is back-to-school season! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. As the school year kicks into full gear, our government wishes all students, teachers, and school support staff the very best for the 2024-25 school year ahead.
We recognize that education is the foundation of our province’s prosperity and future, which is why we are committed to providing Alberta students with a world-class education. There is more choice than ever in our education system, and with a wider selection of school choices and more dual credit and collegiate programming offering students opportunities to explore a full range of captivating career choices, students will find an education pathway that will help them succeed.
Throughout our province, non-profits enrich our communities and provide critical services. To support To end, I would like to congratulate Vegreville’s very own Sarah Melenka on her participation in the Paris Paralympics. Sarah will be competing for Team Canada in sitting volleyball and we couldn’t be more proud!
MOROZIUK
MEMORIAM
Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville
Dave Stewart driving his full-tilt semi-truck. (Vegreville Speedway/Submitted Photo)
Third place winner Sean Chilibecki. (Vegreville Speedway/Submitted Photo)
Second-place winner Jon Lansdell for August 24 receives a cheque from Sean Chilibecki. (Vegreville Speedway/Submitted Photo)
First-place winner Aaron Tillapaugh for August 24 receives a cheque from Sean Chilibecki. (Vegreville Speedway/Submitted Photo)
Successful Fundraiser Raises Close to $1,700
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Coordinator Holly Cependa said the event went smoothly because they had amazing volunteers who
worked together and helped them serve the customers.
These funds were deposited into the general account of the church. Cependa explained, “Perhaps some of that will be used to purchase a new-to-us BBQ as ours is showing its age.
The remainder will help us to continue doing God’s work in our community.”
(Rosanne Fortier/Photos)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Around 40 attendees including ladies and children were at the Vegreville Men’s Shed Free Barbecue Party and Open House on August 29 at the shop behind Vegreville Regional Museum.
The users of Men’s Sheds are called Shedders and this group started in April where the meetings were at the Senior Citizen Sunshine Club of Vegreville Centre. The first meeting at the Museum Shop was May 21. There were nine members early on and they now have a core of seven men.
They hosted this open house to let the Vegreville and area community know about them and what they are about and to recruit more members.
Shedder Murray Armitage organized this event with Shedders Bryan Butler and Gord Reithmayer, as well as, other shedders who volunteered to help. Murray stated, “Our Shedders commented they
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were pleasantly surprised that so many people from and around Vegreville showed enough interest to attend and learn about Men’s Shed. They were also surprised at how many people stayed until the very end to visit with people many had just met at this event.”
A Shedder David Veldkamp who has been a member since this group started gave his testimonial. David said this is good for a small town to have because it is hard to find events or programs with people who have interests in common with a person. He grew up in a city where it was easier to find this. “We also help
each other because every week when we meet over here, we gather together and start by asking each other how our week went. This is good for a person’s mental health.”
Murray Armitage provided additional information about the group, stating that, “The Vegreville Men’s Shed believes that being active, connected, and engaged are the keys to men’s health and wellness throughout their life course. They endorse activities that reduce loneliness and isolation and enhance the quality of life for all members, their neighbours, families, friends, caregivers and advocates.
A Men’s Shed is a relaxed and inclusive place to learn new skills and pick up old hobbies. It’s a place to share stories and form friendships. A place to do that thing you’ve always wanted to do. Forget itineraries and agendas. A Men’s Shed is whatever its members want it to be.”
Membership is open to all who identify themselves as men, 18 years of age and over.
Shedders showcase some of the projects they helped to restore. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
David Veldkamp shows some of the equipment they use for their projects. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)
people. In the village of Mala Komyshuvakha near Izium (Kharkiv oblast), the Russians occupied the Holy Trinity Church and transformed it into their military headquarters and a hospital for wounded soldiers. Not only the church but all the land around it was heavily mined and fortified. “It is a strange thing to see places of worship transformed into battlefields. It is also about the different attitudes toward sacredness by Ukrainians and Russians, which are so vivid from the evidence we gathered during our field research. This is a story we also want to share: it is a not only about the damage being done but also the absolutely different worldviews Ukrainians and Russians have on churches and spiritual life.”
The HERI team continues to receive information about newly destroyed places of worship in Ukraine.
Most of the photos displayed in the exhibit Destroyed Temples of Ukraine were taken during the expeditions of the National Memorial to the Heavenly Hundred Heroes and Revolution of Dignity Museum (also known as the Maidan Museum) to the territories affect-
ed by Russian aggression. This documentation work was part of the Heritage Emergency Response Initiative, and conducted in partnership with the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War (Kyiv).
The co-organizer of the museum project is the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Preserve. The English-language exhibit was developed by the Maidan Museum and the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (University of Alberta, Edmonton), and supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) as part of CIUS’ Religion and War in Ukraine project.
Through the use of QR codes, each image in the display is accompanied by information such as the appearance of the buildings before the Russian invasion; a brief history of the building’s architecture; along with links to additional resources including media reports about the damages.
Destroyed Temples of Ukraine is on display at the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare, AB) until October 2024.
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Artifacts hand selected by Curator Karen Lemiski. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
Official poster of the exhibit. (Basilian Fathers Museum/ Submitted Photo)
Town of Mundare Franchise Agreement Notice
Notice of application to be filed for approval of the natural gas distribution franchise agreement between the Town of Mundare and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application summary
The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to approve the existing current and valid natural gas distribution franchise agreement with the Town of Mundare. This application for approval is required due to changes made by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to various statutes governing franchise agreements.
The current franchise agreement, which took effect in December of 2015, grants ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Mundare for approximately ten years.
No changes to the franchise agreement or to the franchise fee rate rider percentage are being made as part of this application. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain at its current rate, which is 23%. Including linear taxes, the resulting average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer will remain the same at approximately $13.34. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year.
You may send your concerns about, objections to, or support for the application in writing to the Town of Mundare or to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before September 18, 2024 at: Town of Mundare, Attn: Colin Zyla, Box 383 (5128-50 Street), Mundare, AB, T0B 3H0 phone: 780-764-3929; email cao@mundare.ca
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., Attn: Franchise Agreement Coordinator, 5302 Forand Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4, phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511-7550; email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com
Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.
For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either the Town of Mundare or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above.
year. He was also happy to have his friend from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan bring his 1940 Indian Motorcycle. “He also drove my car and won a couple of heats,” added Matt, who acted as MC for the event.
Whether you’re a racing fan or not, it was a great day just to spend time enjoying the activities. “It’s just a nice day out,” added Matt. “We’re always trying to improve on the event.” He’s got a couple of ideas already for next year’s event, but will take at least a few weeks off before starting to plan the 2025 installment.
The following subdivision application has been submitted to the
Subdivision Authority for approval: Subdivision Application File No. 24-TOW-001
PROPOSAL:
MUNICIPALITY: Town of Vegreville LEGAL LAND DESCRIPTION: Lot 29, Block 11, Plan 182-1892
An owner of adjacent land may make a written submission to the Subdivision Authority for it to consider when it makes its decision on a proposed plan of subdivision. Adjacent land means land which touches the parcel being subdivided, or which would touch the parcel if it were not separated from it by a highway, road, river, or stream.
Any written submission must be received by Thursday, September 12th, 2024, by noon. Your submission should contain your name and mailing address; the location of land you own; and any comments you may wish to make. For further information on subdivision application 24TOW-001, please visit www.vegreville.com under the ‘News’ section on the homepage, or to provide your comments, contact: The Subdivision
Authority Attention: Kayla McCutcheon
P.O. Box 640
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7 Phone: (780) 632-6479
ipd@vegreville.com
Estate of Alan Baxandall who died on July 20, 2024. If you have a claim against this estate, or affiliated corporate interests operated by Alan Baxandall, you must provide details of your claim no later than October 1, 2024. with Lori-Ann Cohoe, KC At: Cohoe Law 4802 49 Avenue Vegrevitle, AB T9C 1 K9 P.
info@cohoelaw.com
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Model T races attracted more than 1,200 fans to Bruderheim on Aug. 31. (Michelle Pinon/Photos)
