VOL. 72 NO. 37
72 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Bantam Football Kicks off First Fall Season in Vegreville
See story on page 13 Boston Pizza Break-In
Celebration of Life for Former Mayor
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RCMP files from September 2 - 8 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 2 05:15 – Fire alarm dispatch to a Mundare business. When fire arrived, there was no fire however there was evidence of an attempted break-in. Members attended and found a broken window and other signs of the failed attempt. Under investigation. 08:45 – Report of 2 guns found in a case on a rural road near Beaverhill Lake. Guns turned over to police to try to identify. 19:47 – Report of a suspicious male attempting to get into the complainant’s vehicle. 30 min later the male was seen on video driving down the back alley in an older black Honda Civic with a light bar. Under investigation. September 3 14:18 – Report of a commercial trailer which was left at a business weeks before now missing. The trailer information was entered into the police database. 15:03 – Traffic enforcement resulting in more than 12 tickets being issued throughout the afternoon. 15:49 – Traffic stop conducted on a vehicle with an expired plate. The driver was issued a mandatory court appearance for no insurance. 16:13 – Report of small power equipment stolen out of the back of a truck in Vegreville. The two Stihl branded items (a saw and a blower) were taken. Under investigation. 16:16 – Traffic enforcement resulting in tickets, one of which was a speeding ticket where the driver was traveling at 146 kmph on hwy 16 and was issued a voluntary penalty of $309. 17:05 – Upon arriving home from work, the owner noticed the driver’s side window was smashed out of his F150 truck located in Vegreville. Under investigation. 22:12 – Report of a disturbance between multiple individuals. The complainant stated that the subject of the call threatened to kill her and then she attended the subjects home to confront him. Stories from both parties did not match. Both parties were cautioned about their interaction and the matter was mediated for the time being. September 4 06:10 – Report of attempted fuel theft from a tidy tank on a truck located in Vegreville. The subjects were unable to steal any fuel and fled in a white F350
truck. 11:31 – Report of online computer fraud where a user clicked on a pop-up on their computer screen. The complainant provided their credit card number to buy virus protection the popup indicated they needed. Their card was later charged for $1600 of which they recovered some of the funds but the scam continues. Still under investigation. 14:19 – Traffic enforcement resulted in a Speeding in a School Zone ticket. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty for traveling 49 kmph in a 30 kmph zone of $163. 18:22 – Traffic stop conducted when a member observed the driver not wearing a seatbelt. The driver was issued a voluntary penalty for $155.
September 5
11:30 – Report of a suspicious vehicle that was parked on the street for the past 4 days. Members attended and it was determined that the vehicle was stolen out of Viking. The vehicle was towed and the Viking detachment was notified.
September 6
04:18 – Break and enter and theft of ATM at a Vegreville business. A vehicle was used to breach the entrance door. Suspects made off with an ATM. The ATM was later located in a field north of Vegreville. Under investigation. 05:51 – During a traffic stop, members were provided grounds to believe that the occupants may be in possession of illicit drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Members searched the vehicle and found methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl. One of the occupants is
facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and the other occupant is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance. The matter is before the courts. 13:35 – While out walking his dog, someone located a black bag with bolt cutters in it near the Elks Hall in Vegreville. The bag was turned into police who will hold it for 60 days and if not claimed will be returned to the finder. 15:30 - Traffic stop conducted for speeding. The member detected an odour of liquor coming from the driver. A breath sample provided resulted in a reading of 0.47. The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the GDL was suspended for 30 days. 18:21 – Report of the complainant’s ex-spouse was not following a parenting order where the complainant stated it was her weekend and the ex was refusing to bring the children. Members reviewed the parenting order and it was determined that the order was NOT police enforceable and must be addressed through the civil courts. 19:14 – Report of an unruly patron at a local drinking establishment. Members attended and located the subject of the call who was arrested and held in cells until sober. 21:13 – Report of a possible assault between a male and a female. The complainant intervened and called the police. Members attended, located the individuals and it was determined that the intoxicated pair were only fooling around and no assault had taken place.
September 7
10:58 – Report of a break and enter to a garage in Mundare. An ATV was stolen and later recovered in a rural yard near Mundare. Under investigation. 16:56 – Members were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Hwys 16 and 36. Fire, EMS, and Police attended. Two drivers and a youth were injured and transported to the Vegreville hospital. A voluntary penalty was issued for failure to proceed safely after stopping at an intersection for $233. 19:38 – Traffic stop conducted where the license plate did not match the vehicle. The driver produced a bill of sale for the vehicle. Members detected the odour of liquor from the driver and
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Local Veterans Honoured
Earl Giffin and Minister MacAuley
Rod Stewart RCL NO. 39 Vegreville Submitted Two long-t ime Vegreville residents were among 15 Albertans awarded the Minister of Vetera ns A f fairs Commendation recently. Earl Giffin, a World War II RCAF veteran and 61-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion, and Joyce Stewart, a Cold War RCAF veteran and 47-year member of The Royal Canadian Legion, received the commendation from Minister of Veterans A f fairs Lawrence MacAuley in Calgary. A Veterans Affairs Canada news release stated; “Across our country, people come forward
to serve Canada’s Veterans and honour their sacrifices and achievements. The Government of Canada is committed to recognizing individuals who have gone above and beyond in improving the well being, care and remembrance of Veterans. Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to 15 recipients for their outstanding service to Veterans and their dedication to remembrance.” Minister MacAuley was quoted as stating; “This summer we have recog-
nized dozens of Canadians who are committed to serving our Veterans. Today, we acknowledge the tireless work these 15 people from Alberta have done for our Veterans. They have spearheaded commemoration in their communities and worked to improve our Veterans’ well being. The work they have done through their volunteer service is truly appreciated.” The Commendation is awarded annually to exceptional Canadians who have contributed in a distinguished manner to the care and well being of Veterans and/or to the remembrance of the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of Veterans.
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The MacKinnon Report - Time for Change Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Fresh on the heels of numbers released by the CTF criticizing the gap between public and private sector employees when it comes to sick days comes the MacKinnon Report. Re-enforcing what experts and regular folks in coffee shops have been saying for years, the MacKinnon report made clear that despite a petroleum sector that has been hit hard, Alberta doesn’t have an income problem; we have a spending problem. The six-person “blue ribbon” panel is led by Janice MacKinnon, the former finance minister of Saskatchewan. The panel was tasked with examining ways to get Alberta’s finances under control. Something that has eluded successive governments since the days of Ralph Klein. U of C research released by economics professor Kenneth McKenzie last week also paints a similar picture and states that we risk a $40 billion deficit by 2040 if changes are not made. While McKenzie’s paper suggests reintroducing the NDP carbon tax and cutting the corporate tax rate, the MacKinnon report goes into more detail both in the analysis and recommendations, offering up 26 clear actions for the government to take. For years, our provincial governments have been spending
like drunken sailors (no offence to any sailors) while continually telling taxpayers that we must tighten our belts. All the spending used to entice voters needs to be paid for if we wish
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Reader Response I read with interest the opinion piece in the September 4th issue of the News Advertiser by Arthur Beaudette on the comparison of sick leave taken by the public sector versus the private sector. Sadly, there is a whole point of view that is entirely missing from this piece, and I say this as an individual with years of experience working for the federal government, the Alberta provincial government as well as private sector. Public sector employees when sick are encouraged to stay home and get well. First, they get better faster when they have an opportunity to rest and second, they aren’t spreading their germs around work getting other employees ill as a result. Being covered by a union, they have earned that right and they get to use it. The private sector, not so much. Many employees in the private sector do not have union protection behind them, some have no sick leave benefits and thus wouldn’t get paid if they were off and some may have employers who are not so forgiving of staying home when ill. Thus when a private sector employee gets sick, they often go to work anyways. I have worked under both these extremes. I’ve worked in the public sector where I didn’t have to fear getting sick and staying home. I’ve worked in the private sector with no sick leave benefits and went into work when I was sick because I couldn’t afford not to. To say that the public sector employees are scamming the system without looking at other reasons why private sector employees take less time off when sick is unfair and I believe without merit. I suggest that in future, use statistics that compare apples to apples. Compare the sick leave of public sector employees with those private sector employees who are supported by a union and have sick leave benefits. To do otherwise is a poor use for statistical comparison and does not give people the complete picture they need to make an informed decision. Melody Kjemtrup Vegreville Alberta ---------------------------------------------------
Thank you for writing in response to my opinion piece. I’m sure our readers appreciate seeing another point of view. I find it difficult to wrap my head around the phrase “they have earned that right” when it comes to being paid to not work. I’m not sure how one EARNS this “right”. On this point, for the sake of brevity, we will have to agree to disagree. -AB
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Boston Pizza Break-In Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On September 6th, Vegreville RCMP responded to a call for a break and enter and theft of an ATM at a Vegreville business. The suspects used a vehicle to breach the entrance door and made off with an ATM in a matter of minutes. The ATM was later located in a field north of Vegreville.
The owners of Vegreville Boston Pizza are reportedly upset by this crime, and while the business is up and running as per usual, there was significant damage to the doorway. A local construction company, Vantage Builders, were on the scene before long to help temporarily fix the site, and Vegreville Glass was also on scene to help plan for a more permanent
solution. Any other members of community who would like to help or show their support at this time are welcome to do so. The break-in is still under investigation.
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – September 11, 1929
The town site of Whitford is on Bob Littlechild’s farm. Mr. Hall did not venture an opinion as to the probable future of the town of Whitford. The origin of the fire is unknown. Other premises adjacent got a bad scare, S. Segal’s stock being hurriedly removed with considerable breakage; but the brigade confined the fire to the interior of the Milner store. Vegreville golfers look with dismay on the way in which the Canadian Pacific grading gangs are rooting up the golf links where they have spent so many Sundays, when they should have been at church. The freight sidings are being put in shape there and the golfers are way out of luck. The Brookside school in Warwick, public and high, began operations on the 9th. The public school is being held in the old schoolhouse and the new barn is being utilized for the high school until such time as the new schoolhouse is erected. Mrs. Links has charge of the high school and Mrs. Milo Ferguson, the public school.
75 Years Ago – September 6, 1944
The vote on the Municipal Hospital Scheme submitted to the taxpayers on Saturday last received the emphatic endorsement of the voters, as shown in the statement given by D.W. Kennedy, Returning Officer. Total Vote count YES 789 NO 55. We much regret to hear a cable was received by the father of L.B. “Dug” Sullivan, with the news that his son was wounded in France. Employees of the Co-op Store had a busy weekend transferring stock from the former premises to the new location across the street, where Abe Kijmoff used to reign. They were ready for customers on Tuesday morning. Automobile dealers purchasing used military trucks through the War Assets Corporation Ltd., have been granted a general permit emptying the trucks from the 35 mile operation limit while the vehicles are being moved from points of sale to the dealer’s premises. The general permit covers operation for not more than 250 road miles by the most direct route. Otherwise the trucks mostly use public transportation facilities or more under special permit secured from the nearest Regional office of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Ration Book No. 5 will be distributed during the week October 14 to 22, the Wartime Prices and Trade Board has announced. Coupons to cover “emergencies that may arise” will be included in the new book. Should it be necessary to reduce the sugar ration in view of the supply situation, the Board feels that it would be wiser to reduce the quota of sugar to industrial users than to cut the regular ration to consumers.
50 Years Ago – September 11, 1969
Complaints and explanations were the order of the evening at the first fall sitting of town council on Monday. Heading the list of complainants was John Shapka who objected to the road construction machinery commencing work so early in the morning with the accompanying unavoidable excessive noise. Mr. Shapka also complained that the heavy road machines were travelling too fast. Another complainant was Frank Ruptash who felt that the machines were not moving fast enough for his liking as he thought the road work was taking altogether too much time. Mr. Ruptash also queried the schedule of work and wondered why the business section of the road could not be completed before the outlying areas. Alberta Government Telephones is carrying out a $15,600 rural buried cable program in the Chipman Area. A cable plow is scheduled to start work on September 22nd. A total of 21 miles of cable and wire will be buried, making four-party divided-ring service available to an additional 20 subscribers. Buried cable results in more dependable customer service, lower maintenance costs, and the elimination of unsightly pole lines.
25 Years Ago – September 7, 1994
Vegreville Town Council has turned down two more requests to have property tax penalties waived. A curfew for younger children is now the law in Vegreville. Town council unanimously passed third and final reading of the curfew bylaw at its meeting.
Letters Welcomed
One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.
On Labour Day, Celebrate Labour, Not Unions Unions harm workers more than they help. And they seek a bigger slice of the economic pie, even while shrinking the pie through productivity loss Matthew Lau Economics writer – Atlantic Institute for Market Studies Labour Day is a day, as its name suggests, to celebrate labour. This is entirely appropriate – labour is a necessary input for the production of goods and services on which our standards of living rely. We make a mistake, however, when the celebration is of labour unions instead of the workers who supply the labour. The conventional wisdom is that unions benefit workers by ensuring they’re paid and treated fairly, and by lobbying government for employment regulations that protect workers. But do unions really help workers? Newfoundland and Labrador is the most heavily unionized province in the country but has by far the highest unemployment rate and weakest labour market. More broadly, the Canadian experience has been that lower- and middle-class incomes were relatively stagnant under high levels of unionization from around 1976 to 1996. But around the mid-1990s, the country experienced significant declines in unionization and government spending; at the same time, workers’ incomes began to steadily grow. Unions and their allies might correctly argue that this data doesn’t prove that unions are ineffective in helping workers and in increasing incomes. It’s true that unionization does benefit some workers, at least in the short term.
However, on net, unionization is harmful to workers, especially in the long run. The purpose of labour unions is to increase the compensation of unionized workers, but unions also make those workers less productive by negotiating compensation based on seniority instead of productivity. Unions try to grab a bigger slice of the economic pie, even while shrinking the pie through productivity loss. This means the benefits that accrue to unionized workers are offset by a larger economic loss to everybody else, producing a net loss. In the public sector, the inflated wages of unionized workers are a heavy burden on taxpayers. An analysis of 2011 National Household Survey data by economist Ted Mallett found that Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial employees received compensation 22 per cent higher than comparable private-sector workers. The result is a significant redistribution of income from taxpayers to public employees that produces a net economic loss. The higher tax rates needed to fund this redistribution discourage economic activity, a problem made larger by Newfoundland and Labrador having more provincial and local government workers, relative to total employment, than any other province. In the private sector, unions are able to raise wages for unionized workers even while decreasing their productivity by lobbying government to restrict the supply of labour, benefiting privileged union workers at the expense of the most disadvantaged members of the labour force. Consider Unifor, the country’s largest private-
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Drug Trafficking Charges Laid Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment
Vegreville, Alta. – Over the last seven months, members of the Vegreville Detachment have continued their efforts into disrupting the drug trade in the Vegreville area. This long term investigation, with the assistance of Edmonton ALERT and the Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, has continued. Based on information gained, in the early morning hours of September 6, 2019, a vehicle stop was effected, and both the
driver and passenger of the vehicle were arrested for conspiracy to traffic in controlled substances. Search incidental to arrest led to the RCMP locating methamphetamine and heroin and suspected fentanyl, along with hydromorphone and various trafficking materials. Barbara Jean Tween, 58, of Two Hills has been charged with the following: • Trafficking in controlled substances (4x) • Possession of a controlled substance • Failing to comply with
Recognizance (5x) Tween has been remanded into custody pending her next court appearance in Vegreville Provincial Court on September 16, 2019. The male driver was released, charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). At the time of her arrest, Tween was at large on a Recognizance entered into before a justice, having been charged in 2018 with Trafficking in Controlled Substances. Those matters are currently before the courts.
Vegreville RCMP Investigate Thefts from Vehicles and Fraudulent Use of Credit Card Cpl. Leigh Drinkwater Media Contact – RCMP Vegreville Detachment Vegreville, Alta. – On the morning of September 9, 2019, the Vegreville RCMP received multiple reports of vehicles being entered overnight and thefts from these vehicles. Items stolen included GPS units, wallets, tools, and other small items. The suspects then used one of the stolen credit cards in order to make numerous purchases at
a local convenience store. The two suspects are identified as female, and it is believed they were driving a red fourdoor sedan. Please contact the Vegreville RCMP at 780-631-2750 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Clarification – “Emails Citing Council Resignations Spark Unnecessary Panic in Holden” Following the August 28th issue of the Vegreville News Advertiser, we have received some backlash from concerned parties regarding the article re: emails stating Village councilor resignations. It’s true that not all things are “as they appear to be,” and the sentence; “The emails were sent by RyPAC, and signed by Brian Strilchuk, who was a key player in cam-
paigning against the expansion of the Ryley Clean Harbours facility in 2018.” Should be changed to clarify that until further confirmed through further investigation, this is only allegedly so. All other claims made in the article are very clearly quotes from the subject of the interview and should be read as such.
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Celebration of Life for Former Mayor of Vegreville, Kay McKenzie Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Remembering a life well-lived leaves a special comfort and joy to those left behind. On Former Mayor of
Vegreville, Kay McKenzie’s journey through life she left behind large footprints which impacted too many people’s lives to name. Hence, a Celebration of Life was held
at Vegreville United Church on September 8 to honor Kay and reminisce about Kay’s life and her book load of achievements. Kay’s son, Kevin was the emcee where he opened the celebration by saying he grew-up attending Vegreville United Church and he had many fond memories of this time. His mother was such a huge part of the Community of Vegreville when she lived here for 19 years and was instrumental in bringing to life many of the things people now enjoy about Vegreville. He went
volunteers helped Kay become the great woman she became. This is a great example that it takes a village to raise a child. Growing up motherless in the first years of her life they believed instilled the fortitude, survivor ability, and determination to grasp life and make herself and the world around her the best it could be. In 1952, Kay married the love of her life, Chiropractor, Dr. Robert (Bob) McKenzie and moved to Vegreville where she helped him grow his practice. McKenzie’s children who attended the Celebration of Life (Left-to-right) Robynne, Kevin and Rae. (Missing are Kim and Kirk). (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
on to read the obituary Kay’s children composed for her while he added details and his own thought on his dear mother’s life. Kathleen Margaret Kay McKenzie (nee Dwyer) was born February 22, 1927 and she passed away on November 28, 2018. Kay was born in Vermilion, Alberta where Kay’s mother died during childbirth. “Mom had a rough start because her father either in grief or his inability to care for Kay, left her in the hospital where the length of time reminds undetermined but we heard it was up to two or three years.” Kevin said they believe that the loving care, Kay received as a baby, from the doctors and nurses, and numerous
She met Bob when she was skating with a girlfriend. At this time, Kay told her friend that Bob was the guy she was going to marry someday. Kevin then said it would be impossible to list all of his mother’s accomplishment but some which stand out are Vegreville Town Councilor from 1970-1989, first female Mayor of Vegreville from 1989-1994. Canadian Cancer Society Chairman, Super Mom, Fantastic Grandmother and Super Fun Great-Grandmother, Volunteer Merit of Canada, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Chair and Kay was best known for being instrumental in Vegreville Pysanka
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PLC Celebrates Back-to-School Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent
Many of the families who participate in the free programs at Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre (PLC) have children who attend Veg revil le Preschool or are in Kindergarten or elementary school so Back-toSchool was the theme for the PLC Drop-In Program on September 6. PLC Programmer, Angel Campbell organized this program where she drew a
Back-to-School bus on the blackboard. There were craft projects where children could make their own backpacks and bookmarks, a scavenger hunt where children had to find school supplies which were hidden around the centre and if they found them all, they received a prize. Also available was an ice-breaker game where the parents or children could throw a large dice and then they asked the question that
was on the board. For snacks, the children were treated to juice boxes and sandwiches. To wrap the program up, Campbell read the children a story about going back-to-school. Campbell said this program helps develop all the five early childhood domains of development; especially fine motor skills and social competence and general knowledge. With each program, the
Kim Stefiuk helps her daughter, Maddison make a backpack. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
professionals who set it up try to fit all the domains into it. Parents commented later how these programs really fit their children’s lifestyles as Kim Stefiuk’s daughter, Maddison gets to attend the PLC programs while her brother is at preschool and September 6 was his first day at preschool. Also, when Maddison is in preschool, her brother gets to attend the PLC programs.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE - CONTINUED from PAGE 8 World’s Largest Ukrainian Easter Egg, a project of the Chamber of Commerce. Most of all, Kay always welcomed new people and was the first one to step up whenever anyone was in need or crisis. Kay’s good friend, Li Giebelhaus took the mike next where she mentioned all the wonderful memories Kay left behind and said the day wasn’t a sad time but a time to remember a special person who enriched the lives of many people. Kay’s daughter, Robynne’s address presented many humor-
ous (frozen memories) of her mother during Robynne’s youth. Kay concluded by saying her mother had fire under her feet and at times, she was unstoppable. After this, Robynne presented an adaptation of a song sung by John Denver, ‘It is in Every one of Us’ as a dedication to her mother, Kay, and father, Bob. Town Councilor and Deputy Mayor of Vegreville, Ann Waters presented a speech next where she mentioned Kay was a big part of Vegreville’s downtown core revitalization. The Town of
Vegreville is honored that they will be having a plaque on this sidewalk in remembrance of former Mayor, Kay McKenzie. This plaque will be placed in front of the town’s office. Then an Open Mic was presented where many people gave their brief memories of Kay. Following this, everyone was treated to a buffet luncheon catered by Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 39 which Kay was involved with for many years.
The church was full of posters which listed Kay McKenzie’s accomplishments. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Kinette BBQ Bountiful with Free Delights Rosanne Fortier News Correspond
New beginnings and equipment were showcased at the free Kinette Back-to-School Barbeque on September 4 at Kin Community Park. The barbecue was organized and sponsored by the Kinette Club of Vegreville. Event Coordinator and Past President, Candice van der torre said this BBQ was meant to show people the new gazebo with seating options of benches inside of it and picnic
tables outside of it. The sponsors of this equipment are all written on the tables. This club made sure people had a good time as the BBQ featured hamburgers, hot-dogs, smokies, fresh fruits and vegetables, juice, and bottled water, as well as, free ice-cream from Little Red Wagon. Also featured at the event was a fun and friendly street hockey game for all ages with the Jr. B. Rangers hockey players at the outdoor rink.
Especially interesting for sports lovers was the new Vegreville Vortex Football (Bantam Team Program) learning new skills at the new football field beside this park on 47 Street. Head Coach, Steven Cheremshynski said this was practice night for this team. They were doing drills, running through their offense right, working on their defense, and special team skills. They have their first game at Cold Lake on
The Kinette Club of Vegreville prepare the BBQ supper. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
September 7, and they want to be ready to go. The following weekend on September 14, they will be at home playing against St. Paul. President of the Vegreville Football Association, Dellas Baxandall said this was the site of their new football field. There will still be additions to this field, and they are going to be
building a clubhouse off to the side. So, they are not done but right now it is in the right condition to play football on. And as always the sound of happiness was echoed throughout the event as many children played on the playground equipment at this park.
Chief Administrative Officer Smoky Lake Foundation is looking for a Chief Administrative Officer with leadership experience in Seniors’housing and supportive living care, to help build age and ability friendly communities that our residents desire. This person will demonstrate the following character and values: respect, compassion, accountability, integrity, innovation and inclusiveness to become our Chief Administrative Officer. He or she will have excellent interpersonal skills to help build important relationships and support to help our Foundation move forward with providing services to our residents now and in the future. He or she will be involved in community engagement to ensure we are sustainable now and into the future by planning and organization. He or she will have experience working with a “not for profit” Board of Directors and its responsibilities to the various levels of government as well as an understanding of seniors’ supportive living and housing legislation, standards and policies.
Role: As Chief Administrative Officer you will manage daily administrative operations reporting directly to and
being accountable to the Board of Directors of the Smoky Lake Foundation. You will work with the management team and the Board of Directors to create, manage, and lead our team to meet the Values and Mission statement of our Foundation. Major responsibilities would include: ensuring budgets are set and adhered to, ensure effective use of staffing and resources, improve policies and procedures; follow and create long term business plans and goals; build strategic relationships with other agencies; an understanding of contract negotiations with Alberta Health Services and other agencies. Ensure an understanding of the Foundation and its roles within our communities; and strive to continually look to the needs of our organization and residents to change and improve technologies as they become available.
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• Five years of experience in a senior administrative role working cooperating with a Board of Directors. • A passion, connection and understanding of senior’s housing and supportive living care operations and requirements. • An understanding of Alberta legislation, industry standards, and best practices; considered an asset. • A thorough understanding of the financial and budgeting process. • Possess HR and LR skills with the ability to work collaboratively with employees. • Proven experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and achieving results in building team relations. • Experience in implementing development plans, capital works, and infrastructure improvement programs.
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Post-secondary education such as a Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in a related field. A combination of relevant experience and education will also be considered.
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Competitive salary based on experience and education.
Please send all resumes to foundation@smokylakefoundation.ca or mail to: Smoky Lake Foundation P.O.Box 179, Smoky Lake AB, T0A 3C0 Deadline for all resumes is September 30th, 2019
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T he C a n ad i a n Intercollegiate Rodeo Associate college rodeo season officially kicked off the season at the Tofield Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8. Rodeo students from Lakeland College, Olds
College, Lethbridge College, and the University of Alberta competed for the first chance to get ahead on the standings for rodeo competitions in tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bronc riding, bull riding, and more. Collegiate rodeo programs, like any other col-
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lege sports, require the students to have and maintain a minimum 9 credits and 2.0 GPA. CIRA, the not-for-profit rodeo association, has a total of 5 teams competing for 8-10 rodeo titles before the CCFR held at the end of March. The season will continue after Tofield with a rodeo in
Olds at the end of the month and the Lakeland Fall Classic in October. The rough stock for the event was provided by Thompson Rodeo, and the timed event contractor was Trach Rodeo, who provide much of the livestock for local rodeo events throughout the region.
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Bantam Football Kicks off First Fall Season in Vegreville Steven Cheremshynski Head Coach – Vegreville Football Association The start of our season, which once seemed so far away, began on Saturday, September 7th as we headed out of town to play the Cold Lake Ravens. These long eight months since having first proposed the idea of having a Bantam 12-man team in Vegreville would not have been possible without the Town of Vegreville, parents, players, and the rest of the coaching staff who have joined us on this adventure. This weekend, we finally took to the field with many first-time jitters. The game started with us kicking off to Cold Lake. They scored first with a touchdown but we answered back with a touchdown pass of our own, to one of our wide receivers. Cold Lake was able to score 2 more touchdowns, but the team kept battling. Our defence made some great plays and our offence was able to punch in two more touchdowns. Before we knew it, it was half time and we were all tied up at 22-22. With momentum on our side, we were able to take the lead for the first time in the game during the third quarter. Cold lake answered back and once again the game was tied. The whole third quarter was very much back and forth with us taking the lead and then Cold Lake answering back, right on our tails. Late in the fourth quarter, some poor execution and missed tackles
ended up with us down by 12 points. The team continued to work hard and with a minute left in the game we were down by only 5, with Cold Lake leading 45-40. We had a great punt return and marched down the field to Cold Lake’s 15-yard line. Unfortunately, we were not able to capitalize and so the final score was 45-40 for Cold Lake. As a coaching staff, we couldn’t be more proud of our young, inexperienced team. It was an exciting, entertaining game, and it was great to see so many parents and fans out to support the players. We look forward to our home opener this upcoming weekend, when we will face the St. Paul Bengals on our own turf.
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well as diesel fuel. Cash: The conversion kit can cost between $500 and $800 and can be added to almost any diesel engine vehicle including passenger cars and trucks. This system adds a second fuel tank to the vehicle that is used to store vegetable oil. You start the car as usual, but once the engine is warmed up, you can flip a switch on the dashboard that allows the vegetable oil to be delivered in place of the diesel fuel. Carry: As you may imagine, the system can have a cost savings on gasoline, but does require the need to find alternative fuel sources. It's not like there are many fuel
stations serving vegetable oil. Cash: Most people make a deal with local restaurants to collect the vegetable oil used in deep fat fryers. Since the restaurant typically pays to dispose of the old oil, they are more than willing to give it away. Carry: Aside from cleaning a fuel filter, there is very little additional maintenance on the car. Although since you are burning vegetable oil, you may notice the smell of fried food. Cash: But since you're producing lower emissions and saving on gasoline prices, you may not mind driving a car that smells like french fries.
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My neighbor is very unique. On any given Saturday, you can find him in his garage tinkering or inventing something for around the house. His recent project was converting an old diesel pickup truck to run on vegetable oil. I stopped by one day to see how he was doing on the project. Proud of his new vehicle, he hopped in the front seat and started it up so I could see it in action. A few minutes later I noticed the smell of Chinese food. "I get the vegetable oil from the Chinese restaurant in town" he told me. "Are there any side effects?" I asked. He laughed and replied, "Occasionally, when it backfires it spits out egg rolls." (Thanks to Oliver G.)
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Don’t Hibernate Fair Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Folks from Tofield and all throughout the surrounding area gathered in the Tofield Community Hall on Thursday, September 5th, to make the plans that would help them stay out of hibernation this winter. Though meteorologists are already saying it’s going to be a cold one, it certainly didn’t dampen the planning spirits as families and individuals of all ages came out to see if there was something for them on the agenda.
but with extra growth this past year, the Tofield Community Health Foundation advertised some additions to the hospital, as well as the extremely popular double bike – with a wheelchair on the front so that wheelchair-bound seniors
The organizations who attended this year included children’s organizations such as Pre-K Day Care, Tofield Minor Hockey, dance, art, and music studios, the Tofield Public Library, Sea Cadets, and Girl Guides. For adults, writing clubs, art associations, the Tofield Community Health Foundation, and the Royal Canadian Legion branch added their own piece to the pie in order to provide some reasons to get out of the house. Making their mark on the community for years,
can still get out and about on a bicycle. “Whether someone’s looking for extra-curriculars for the kids, or a creative or volunteering outlet for themselves, this event was definitely the right place to come to,” said one volunteer.
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Tributes MEMORIAM
MEMORIAM
WEISS, Herb October 23, 1929 - September 11, 2012 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that, too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our heart. Missing You Always Hilda, Nancy & Family Debbie & Family
MICKLICH, Annette May 18, 1936 - September 14, 1994 In memory of our mother and Grandmother who passed away 25 years ago. You were a precious gift from God above, So much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, Your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God’s whisper Calling you home, You didn’t want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, Till all the strength was gone And you could no longer fight. He had called your name twice before, You knew you couldn’t make Him wait anymore. So you gave your hand to God and Slowly drifted away, Knowing that with our love we Will be together again someday. Loving and missing you Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich
CARD OF THANKS MOROZIUK, Henry September 8, 2011 You’re not forgotten, father dear, Nor shall you ever be; As long as life and memory last We shall remember thee. Forever loved and sadly missed, The Moroziuk Family
VERENKA, Douglas I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you and sincere gratitude to all of the family, neighbours and friends for all your support during this time of grief. Your attendance at the funeral service, phone calls, flowers, sympathy cards and donations were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Rev. Fr. Peter Haugen for officiating, to the pallbearers, honorary pallbearers, Gordon and Patty from Autumn Rose Funeral Home and to Donna Lopaschuk and ladies who prepared a lovely dinner. The thoughtfulness from everyone will never be forgotten. Melvin Verenka and family
BLOTTER - CONTINUED from PAGE 2 the GDL driver provided a breath sample and blew a fail due to zero tolerance for GDL drivers. The vehicle was towed and the driver’s license was suspended for 7 days.
September 8
12:05 – Report of the theft of sunglasses and change from a parked car. Surveillance is being reviewed. 15:35 – Report of a suspicious male looking into vehicles. Members attended and located the male who is known to police. The subject consented to a search and later reminded of the conditions of his recognizance for a previous theft charge. The subject of the call went along with his day.
20:16 – Report of a domestic assault. The complainant indicated that his wife had struck him in the face. Members attended and arrested the suspect as required by the domestic violence act. The suspect was later released with documents for court and conditions of no contact with the victim. A referral was made to child and family services and victim services.
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CHMILAR, Helen On September 4, 2019 Mrs. Helen Chmilar (Kozicki) of Vegreville, formerly of Elk Point, passed away at the age of 99 years. She is survived by her children, Glen (Darlene) Kozicki, Georgina Stark, Gordon (Donna) Kozicki & Donna (Paul) Ranger; son-in-law, Ewhen (Gail) Woywitka; 16 grandchildren, Todd (Karen), Adrienne (Brenda), Tracy (Brad), Wade (Dawn), Tim (Jolene), Tracy (Dave), Quentin, Sheldon (Erin), Brad, Percy (Kelly), Dean (Charise), Stacey (Troy), Colin (Carrie), Murray (Raija), Micheal (Jillian) & Scott (Melissa); numerous great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Mrs. Chmilar was predeceased by her first husband, Mike Kozicki; her second husband, John Chmilar; parents, John & Mary Tomkow; daughter, Shirley Woywitka; twin sister, Mildred; 8 sisters & 4 brothers. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel, St. Paul. Pastor Kelly Sibley will be officiating, with inurnment in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northern Valley at a later date. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30’s (Cancer Support Society) c/o 5626 51 Street, St. Paul AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel. com. GRACE GARDENS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1 780-645-2677
DIACHUK, Alexandra Marie February 27, 1947 – September 8, 2019 On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Alexandra Marie Diachuk of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at the age of 72 years. Alexandra is survived by her loving family, her husband of 53 years, John; daughters Danalee (Lennard) Wispinski and their family Josh (Halie) along with their daughter Adalyn: and Shelby: Shelly (Steven) Miller and their family Courtney (Brett) along with their children Axton and Riverlyn: and Colby; also numerous relatives and friends. Alexandra was predeceased by her parents Paul and Tillie Cymbaliuk; two great-grandchildren. At Alexandra’s request, no service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to “Haying in the 30’s - c/o Box 35, Mallaig, AB.,T0A 2K0.” The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at the Two Hills Health Care Centre for their compassionate care. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
YAKIMOVICH, Tony October 30, 1936 – September 4, 2019 On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Tony Yakimovich of Two Hills, Alberta formerly of Hinton, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 years. Tony will be missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Anton and Sadie Yakimovich. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations may be made to your local S.P.C.A. as Tony had a very fond love of his many pets over the years. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
SHEWCHUK, Marvin April 6, 1946 – September 9, 2019 On Monday, September 9, 2019, Marvin Shewchuk of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 73 years. Marvin is survived by his son Neil (Darcie); mother of his son Liz Hamaliuk; two brothers John and Ron (Katherine); nephews David and Roman. He was predeceased by his parents Kost and Elizabeth Shewchuk; sister Lorraine Hugo and brother Leonard Shewchuk; and an older sister in infancy. At Marvin’s request, no memorial service will be held. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
During the week there were 70 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 0 false 911, and 1 animal strike.
The MacKinnon Report - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 to regain our “Alberta Advantage”. The MacKinnon Report states “The government needs to make a difficult but necessary course correction immediately to return the province to fiscal health over the medium to long-term.” Clearly, reality is about to set in. A high-level look at our situation suggests that in order to balance the budget by 2022-2023, the government must cut operational spending by “at least” $600 million per year along with substantially reducing capital spending. The latest Alberta fiscal update shows $6.7 billion deficit for 2018-19. If we
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were to spend the same amount per capita as Canada’s three largest provinces (B.C., Ontario, and Quebec) Alberta would be spending $10.4 billion less than we are now. That would mean instead of a $6.7 billion deficit, we could have a $3.7 billion surplus. 15 years ago Alberta was spending the exact same amount per capita as B.C. Now we are spending 18.5% more, with no evidence that we enjoy better public services than those in other provinces. The report even states that Alberta scores lower on key health metrics such as life expectancy, infant mortality sui-
cide rates, and others. Despite having a younger average population, Alberta spends more per capita on health care. “A major reason why Alberta spends more per person on health care than comparable provinces without getting better results is that Ontario and British Columbia have made more progress in transforming their healthcare systems from a 20th to a 21st-century model.” One of the key themes in the 84-page report was that spending more does not necessarily mean you get more. For years we have been told that we must spend more to maintain our high level of service. It seems we need accountability, not more funding.
DOWHANIUK, Nestor Larry October 26, 1936 - September 9, 2019 On Monday, September 9, 2019, Nestor Dowhaniuk of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 82 years. Nestor is survived by his loving family, his wife of 64 years, Joyce; children Yolanda Biermann and her daughters Justine (Devon) and their sons Madden and Silas: and Kyndra: Bradley (Renee) and their sons Andrew (Jessica) and their son Jude: and Nicholas: Jolene (Eugene) Toth and their children Jori and Megan (Jonathan); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nestor was predeceased by his parents Maxim and Annie. He was the youngest of fourteen siblings and was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Rev. Pamela Milton officiating. Private inurnment to follow at the Riverside Cemetery Columbarium. Donations may be made to the “Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta & NWT.” Nestor was a devoted member of his community and committed to the Kinsmen K-40 and a volunteer firefighter of the Vegreville Fire Department for 24 years. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
Recommendations in the report spanned a number of areas including health care, education, public sector compensation, capital spending, and others. “Procrastinating will only worsen the problem, make the choices more difficult, and delay the time when Albertans can reap the benefits of balancing the budget. ... Raising taxes is not the answer.” The time is now. Soon we will find out if we have a government with the guts to right the ship and fix Alberta’s spending problem. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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Mayor MacPhee officially welcomes They Who Surround Us production to Vegreville Coley Media Sandra Coley (Vegreville) – The production team of They Who Surround Us received an official welcome from Mayor Tim MacPhee, on behalf of Town Council and the citizens of Vegreville on Friday, Sept 6, 2019. They Who Surround Us, a full-length feature film written and directed by Troy Ruptash (formerly of Vegreville), tells a powerful story of intergenerational trauma, where the past haunts a young Alberta farmer who is dealing with incredible grief after the sudden loss of his wife.
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Left to Right: Larry Ruptash, Lillian Ruptash, Jamieson Brown, Elizabeth Nawrot, Tim Nawrot, Grant Wilde, Sandy Wilde, Deserrie Ruptash, Troy Ruptash, Mayor Tim MacPhee, Rosanne Milliken, Bill Hergot (representing Wil Hergot)
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A.L. Horton School Meet and Greet the Staff BBQ Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent To obtain the best education a student can get, it is fundamental parents have regular contact with their child’s teacher and the staff at the school their children attend. A relaxed environment which offers free food is the best way for people to get to know each other.
Hence, A. L. Horton School hosted their Meet and Greet BBQ so the parents could meet the staff at this school. Especially interesting was the chance they had to speak to the new Principal, Mr. Matt Spronk who said when parents have the opportunity to speak to the staff at the school at the beginning of the school year, it gets everyone off to a good start.
Band/Music teacher for A.L. Horton School and VCHS barbeques the wieners. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Mayor MacPhee - CONTINUED from PAGE 19 From the forests of Ukraine where the UPA struggles to keep the Ukrainian identity alive, to the rich farmland of the Canadian Prairies, Ruptash is delighted to have his hometown featured in telling this story. “I started working on this project last summer with my mom and dad, Lillian and Larry Ruptash, and my two sisters, Deserrie Ruptash and Lara Ruptash Fess. This journey has brought me closer to them, my extended family and to the community of Vegreville,” said Ruptash. MacPhee notes that the film itself has generated much excitement within the community. “They Who Surround Us has been talked about in our community for over a year, and we are thrilled to see this project come to fruition,” said MacPhee. “We are excited to see the portrayal of the struggles and successes of the Ukrainian settlers that help shape and build our community.” Ruptash, who will also act in the movie, has assembled an incredible team, many with connections to Vegreville. Award-winning producer, Rosanne Milliken (nee Yakimchuk), as well as executive producers Grant Wilde, Tim Nawrot and Wil Hergot, have all signed on to the production. MacPhee said, “It is only fitting that this story will be told by one of our own, and we cannot be prouder of Troy and Rosanne for all their accomplishments. Congratulations to Troy and company and we cannot wait for the premiere.” The production team also includes: accomplished cinematographer Kamal Derkaoui, executive producers, Jason Kropp and Nathan Kropp of Sherwood Park, co-producers Sandy Wilde of
Calgary and Scott Bailey of Vancouver, and associate producer Janice Krissa-Moore of Edmonton. Approximately 40 crew and cast members are expected to be in Vegreville over the course of filming, beginning in mid-September, utilizing local hotels, restaurants, gas stations and amenities. It is anticipated that the movie will be ready for film festivals and distribution in 2020. Anyone interested in learning more about the movie, can visit the official website or follow along on social media.
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VIEWPOINT - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 sector union, during the Newfoundland and Labrador election campaign several months ago. Unifor advocated for restricting the labour supply through a sharp minimum wage hike and stricter labour laws that would make it more expensive for firms to hire workers. The effect, though not the stated intention, would be to protect Unifor workers from the competition by impeding lower-skilled workers from competing for jobs by offering to work for
lower wages or fewer benefits. In a more transparent effort to block other workers from competing for jobs, Unifor also advocated for bans on replacement workers during lockouts and bans on contract re-tendering. Clearly, Unifor cares about preserving union privilege but not actually helping disadvantaged workers. On Labour Day, then, celebrate the achievements of workers – but don’t celebrate the unions. They harm workers more than they help.
NOTICE COUNTY OF MINBURN NO.27 TAXPAYERS
Tax Installment Payment Plan The County of Minburn No. 27 will be offering a Tax Installment Payment Plan (T.I.P.P.) to County Residents with the first payments being accepted January 2020. This allows County ratepayers to pay their property taxes in 12 installments over a 12-month period without late penalties. In order to be eligible for the plan, residents must have all tax arrears paid in full and their application submitted by November 30, 2019. Please review the “Terms & Conditions” of the application before submitting. Application forms are available on the County Website and at the Administration Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Administration Office at 780-632-2082 or info@minburncounty.ab.ca.
County of Minburn 4909-50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta TAKE NOTICE THAT THE FOLLOWING LAND IS HEREBY OFFERED FOR SALE BY TENDER: General Description of the Property NW 1-54-15 W4M contains 160 acres of which +/- 135 acres are arable. The land is located in the County of Minburn No. 27, near Warwick, Alberta. The primary use of the land historically has been for agricultural purposes. Interested Bidders are expected to conduct their own investigations concerning the suitability of the land for the use intended by them.
Rules for Bidders • Intended Bidders shall submit their sealed bids to: Cohoe Law 4802-49th Avenue Vegreville, AB T9C 1K9 Attention: Lori-Ann Cohoe • BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED at the office of Cohoe Law no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 10, 2019. Bids received after that time on that date will not be considered. • Bids must be unconditional and must be accompanied by a deposit by way of a bank draft or certified funds equivalent to ten (10%) percent of the Bid amount, payable to Cohoe Law – In Trust. In the event such Bid is accepted the deposit will be applied against the purchase price. In the event the Bid is not accepted the deposit will be returned to the unsuccessful Bidder. • Bids must be accompanied by the Goods and Services Tax Registration Number of the Bidder. • Bids must be accompanied by an email address and/or phone number at which notice can be provided to the Bidders. • The successful Bidder will be required to purchase the land for the amount stipulated in the successful Bid. Closing will take place on November 28, 2019. If the successful Bidder fails to close by November 28, 2019, the deposit paid will be forfeited. The Seller will pay the property taxes for 2019 and will be allowed access to the Lands during the Spring of 2020 (up to May 10, 2020) to harvest the crop currently growing on the Lands. • ANY BIDS which are not compliant with these rules will be rejected as ineligible. • The highest or any Bid will not necessarily be accepted and the Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid. • Notice of Acceptance of any Bid will be communicated by email to the successful Bidder by 4:00 p.m. on October 15, 2019. • Once submitted a Bid which otherwise complies with these rules may not be withdrawn. Inquiries may be directed to: Cohoe Law 4802-49th Avenue Vegreville, AB T9C 1K9 Phone: (780) 632-6901 Fax: (780) 632-6902 Email: lcohoe@cohoelaw.com
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