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Troy Ruptash Enters Hometown Heroes Competition Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Vegreville born celebrity, Troy Ruptash is in the process of entering a competition to shoot a narrative feature film in Vegreville. He is also shooting a documentary about the town of Vegreville and the process of entering the competition. The film is about a family who farms in Vegreville and will deal with themes of community, faith, and family. Troy said that Vegreville is where he first learned about community and faith and of course, family so he wanted to
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RCMP files from September 3 - 9 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 3 07:48 – Report of a custom motorcycle being stolen from a driveway overnight. Still under investigation. 17:32 – Report of a neighbour who is always parking in front of the complainant’s residence. The complainant was informed that vehicles can be parked anywhere on a public roadway. 18:03 – 911 complaint of a male threatening with a knife. Members attended and located a male who was arrested on numerous criminal charges. He was held for a hearing and then released by a justice. September 4 10:00 – A driver known to be suspended was observed by a member. The driver was driving a lawn tractor which is a motorized vehicle on a public roadway. The driver was arrested and released with documents for court. 11:00 – Report of youths drinking and driving and beer cans being thrown from the vehicle. A vehicle was located in a school parking lot and it was found that the youth had been drinking alcohol. The issue was handed over to and dealt with by the school. 13:02 – A female reports that she has received an email from an ex who is under conditions not to be in contact with her. Still under investigation. 13:18 – Report by a homeowner that the night before an SUV drove into their yard, took multiple pictures and attempted to open a garage door. A license plate was obtained and the matter is still under investigation. 15:46 – Female reported that someone had entered her residence, took some loonies and left drug paraphernalia in her dishwasher. Reporting for information purposes. 15:58 – One of many scams reported. This was a message left from “VISA/ Mastercard Alert System”. Read about scams in this week’s Ponderings. 16:23 – Female called to report that she was being called names by a male on Skype. The complainant was advised to end the conversation if she does not like the interaction taking place. 19:05 – Report of break and enter to sheds on a vacant farm property. A number of items were stolen including
various hand tools. Still under investigation. September 5 04:38 – Male driver pulled over on Hwy 16. Vehicle was uninsured and was towed. The driver was given a ticket and documents for court. 08:16 – Female reports that her newly ex-boyfriend was continuing to contact her via text to try to work things out. She does not want any further contact with him. The exboyfriend was contacted by members and told to not contact her any more. 16:38 – Another scam report indicating that the recipient had won money and truck. See Ponderings for details. 18:18 – Report of a passenger in another vehicle “flipped him off” while the driver swerved into his lane. The vehicles ended up in a parking lot where the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and challenged the complainant to a fight. The complainant did not comply and walked away. 21:23 – 911 call of a landlord/tenant dispute. The renter called with concerns that after move out, they would not receive their deposit. They were apologetic for calling 911 and were advised by the member that they would have to take the matter to the landlord-tenant advisory board IF this becomes a problem. **** 911 is for EMERGENCIES. NOT for things that you are worried might happen. September 6 03:50 – Vehicle observed failing to signal a lane change. A traffic stop was conducted and it was determined that the driver was suspended. A ticket was issued and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. 10:01 – Report of a theft of a bicycle overnight. The bicycle was chained to a railing at the back of the residence. The lock had been cut. Still under investigation. 13:43 – Complainant attended the detachment to report a scam call from “Rick Bell” at Service Canada. *** Another scam covered in this week’s Ponderings. 15:19 – A male called to report that trail cameras which were set up on a rural property had been stolen. Patrols were requested. September 7 18:25 – Report of cows in the ditch on Hwy 36. Patrols were made and the members found the cows located INSIDE the fenced property.
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September 8 00:28 – Noise complaint. Members attended and hear loud music coming from the house. Spoke to someone at the residence and advised them of the complaint. They apologized and turned down the music. 05:55 – A suspicious truck was reported pulling into a driveway and then parking in a field. Members attended and found the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was parked and out in the field hunting ducks. 15:16 – Traffic stop conducted and resulted in the vehicle being towed. The passenger was also found to have a warrant out of Edmonton. She was arrested and released with documents for court. 15:13 – Call received about a Kijiji scam which involves stolen goods. Another one to read about in the Ponderings. 17:07 – Traffic stop conducted due to the plate coming back as “archived”. ***A plate is archived when it is no longer in use and not associated with a vehicle.*** The driver was provided with multiple tickets (no registration and no insurance) and the vehicle was towed. 22:08 – 911 report of an unwanted male at a local drinking establishment. It was reported that the male was refusing to leave and attempting to start fights with others. Members attended and the male continued to refuse to leave. He became aggressive and was arrested and housed in cells until sober. September 9 12:24 – Report of a neighbour that was yelling at her child. Members attended and spoke to the spouse of the subject of the complaint. They indicated that there was yelling and it was done so to protect their own child. 17:24 – Mother reports that her son is acting out and may have inhaled aerosols. Members attended and the son denied the accusation. The son then left the home for the evening.
During the week there were 2 false alarms, 9 false 911s, 0 animal strikes and 68 calls for service were made in total.
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Don’t Hibernate Fair Most interestingly, the Beaverhill Bird Observatory brought Ricky, a fully grown saw-whet owl from the observatory. Many of the Don’t Hibernate Fair attendees enjoyed petting Ricky while observing the display. Overall, all the organizations said they saw an increase in either registration or interest for the fall/winter season of classes, meetings, and events during the Don’t Hibernate Fair in Tofield. Many of the attendees signed up for activities “just in the nick of time” for the beginning of the school year.
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The evening of September 6, people who live in the Tofield area had the opportunity to fill their fall/winter schedules at the Don’t Hibernate Fair. Several community organizations attended the event: art lessons were offered by Vivian Annal and Soaring Peacock Studio and dance lessons by Niko’s Dance Team and Gravity Dance Force Studio, as well as the Kingman Bits and Spurs 4-H equine club and the Nootka 56 Sea Cadets Corps, presented their children’s activities.
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The End of Global Warming? Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion Writing about current affairs can be tiring at times. It seems that our world is in a constant state of chaos and good news is hard to come by. Just look at this week; there is a storm brewing off of the East coast of the US said to be the strongest due to hit the Carolinas in decades and when you read this, there could be snow on the ground. With that in mind, I wanted to entertain a bit of a thought experiment. One done “tongue in cheek” but at the same time, based in fact and science. So here goes. It is possible for President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau to put a halt to global warming, even if by accident. Sounds crazy, yes; but let me connect the dots for you. From Trump’s side, he is starting trade wars all over the planet. While Canada is in his crosshairs, we are a small fish. Recently tariffs were imposed on Chinese goods totaling $200 billion followed by threats for an additional $250+ billion to come. This is in addition to July ($34 billion) and August ($16 billion). In response, China has imposed similar tariffs on $50 billion of American goods and is threatening another $60 billion. Trump’s logic, while up for argument, is rooted in some anecdotal evidence. Since the era of aggressive global trade,
a number of sectors in North America have been devastated. For instance, once very healthy steel and textile industries are mere shadows of their former selves. Even a relatively
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Wow! What a disgrace to our Canada Flag!
On a recent visit to the Petro Canada service station at Innisfree, Alberta, I was greeted by this sign along the driveway in. Whatever happened to proudly hanging a Canada flag? Going into the Petro Canada service station in Vegreville, I noticed that they also do not fly the Canadian flag. There are flag poles galore at both businesses but no Canada Flag! Shame, shame, shame. Maybe they should have a business name change, seeing as they do not respect the “Canada” in Petro Canada, choosing instead to only acknowledge their nation for advertising purposes. I am so proud and grateful to be a Canadian and am disappointed that more businesses and people do not display and maintain our beautiful Canada flag. -- Deb Zaleschuk
Thank you for your letter Deb. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feelings. Because we live in a great nation such as Canada, you are free to voice your opinion. I’m not sure what is so disgraceful, however, I feel obligated to point out a number of things. First of all, Petro Canada was originally a Crown Corporation which was eventually sold off by various governments over the years. Also, there are countless businesses across the country who either use “Canada” or the maple leaf in their name or advertising. You will see the flag on the top of this page and in our logo. I’m not sure if that puts us in the same category in your eyes as a disName: Jill Morrow Occupation: Pharmacy Technician Likes: summer, my family and friends Dislikes: arguing, angry people
grace to our flag, but it is our way of showing we are proud to be Canadian. We don’t have a flag on our building either. I’m not sure how many businesses in our region do and while I think it would be nice, it is also an expense in time and money that not everyone wants to add to their list. While I think we could be a more patriotic nation and fly our flag proudly, I would rather see NO flag than a torn and tattered one flapping in the wind. I personally find THAT disgraceful. Finally, the people working at these businesses live and work in our community and give back where they can just like most of our friends and neighbours. That is VERY Canadian. -AB
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New Alberta Employment The BRICK Lays Foundation of Kindness Rules Came into Effect: How You’ll be Affected Canadian Federation for Independent Business Significant changes were made to the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Act, effective June 1, 2018. These changes will considerably increase your regulatory burden and come with potential tickets and penalties if you do not comply. As the employer, you are ultimately responsible for the health and safety of all workers and anyone else at your workplace. You must ensure that all staff are adequately trained and informed before performing any task. There are many noteworthy changes you need to be aware of, here are the ones you should know. Preventing violence and harassment in the workplace It is your duty to prevent harassment in the workplace. OHS now identifies psychological harm as a potential hazard. You are required to create a policy, conduct a hazard assessment, and implement protocols to address the potential risks (psychological harm should be approached in the same manner as any other hazard). As this is a major focus of the new changes, the Ministry of Labour has made available a sample template and more detailed information on your obligation as an employer. If you have 5 to 19 employees… One worker shall be appointed as a Health and Safety Representative. That representative is required to take additional employee training on workplace safety for a minimum of 16 hours (or two shifts worth, whichever is greater) per year. If you have 20 or more employees... You are required to form a Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee (JWSHSC), consisting of a minimum of four people (half of which must be workers) and must meet at least quarterly. The committee must meet during work hours or will have to be paid for additional time spent on their duties in this role. Specialized safety training will also be required for committee
members. Additionally, your company must formalize and implement an official Health and Safety Program, comprising of a minimum of 10 sections including: • A health and safety policy, • Hazard identification, • An emergency response plan, • Responsibility statements, • Inspection schedules, • Protocols for visitors and thirdparties, • Orientation and training plans, • Investigation procedures, • Worker participation guidelines, • And any industry-specific regulations that may pertain to your business • Roles and responsibilities The role of the committee and representative is to advise and assist, not assume managerial responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace. Committees and representatives help: • Employers respond to health and safety concerns of workers • Develop health and safety policies and safe work procedures • Develop and promote education and training programs • Participate in worksite inspections and investigations • Investigate worker reports of dangerous work and refusal to work • With health and safety orientations for new employees Employers must: • Provide adequate resources, time and training to help committees and representatives function effectively • Hold meetings and carry out duties and functions during normal working hours • Post the names and contact information of committee members and representatives where it can be seen by all workers
Above: Store Manager, Greg Garreck and Warehouse Staff, Sean Doherty get a hot-dog ready for a customer. Left: Warehouse Staff, Sean Doherty treats this family’s dog to hot-dog. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The BRICK really believes in the betterment of life for all children. For this reason, they offered a hot-dog sale on September 1 and 8 where the price of hotdog and pop was by donation and all the proceeds will be forwarded to Children’s Miracle Network. Store Manager of The BRICK in Vegreville, Greg Garreck said The BRICK is very involved in Children’s Miracle Network across Canada as they feel it is a valuable charity because all the proceeds go to the Strollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. There are only two specialty children’s hospitals in Alberta and they are very much funded by donations. These hospitals treat thousands of children every year who are ill, disabled, have injuries, are in accidents, and who have all sorts of ailments.
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from the pages of the vegreville observer
Compiled by Dan Beaudette
90 Years Ago – September 12, 1928
That the recent purchase by the town of an Adams leaning wheel grader and scarifier was a wise one, is evident from the type of work being done by the machine. The scarifier attachment loosens the bumps in the road while the grader blade follows and levels the road at the proper angle. The contractors on the road west of town have used this machine with great success, and speak very highly of this type of grader. Some of the streets in town have been extremely rough since the recent rain. Apparently the town employees forgot to get out and drag them at the right time, so it might not be out of the way to pass along a little suggestion to the building of roads in the town while extremely important is as the sounding brass and the tinkling cymbal if the roads are not kept up in proper shape. The shooting season for ducks and geese opens September 15 in that part of Alberta south of the Clearwater and Athabasca River. North of this division line the season opened September 1st.
75 Years Ago – September 15, 1943
The world production of sugar in 1940 and 1941 was about 300,000,000 tons each year; 11,000,000 tons were made from sugar beets and 19,000,000 from sugar cane. Demolition of the Eiffel Tower in Paris because of the urgent need for metal is being considered by the Germans, reports from Vichy said. It is estimated 500 men could dismantle the tower in six months. It the plan is approved, work is expected to begin in October. The Germans already are dismantling the steel tower at Lyons and the suspension bridge at Marselle. Flt. –Lieut. J.H. Blackburn has been spending several days leave on the farm of his father, R.H. Blackburn. LAC. Albert Gafka, R.C.A.F. is home on harvest leave from Mossbank, Sask. Raymond Steinbach is also on leave from Victoria, B.C. AW1, Helen Dubuc, R.C.A.F., (WD) attached to Western Air Command, Vancouver, B.C. is home on harvest leave. Lieut. E.R. Horton, who graduated at Red Deer about a month ago was immediately transferred to Duncan, B.C., and had no opportunity to visit Vegreville. Writing his father, Ted says that he sees the Vegreville contingent at Duncan quite frequently.
50 Years Ago – September 12, 1968
The Vegreville Industrial Board will be asked to conduct a survey and present a recommendation to town council concerning the water situation of the town. While there is no immediate urgency about the present water supply, there certainly has been an upsurge in the per capita consumption of water which is likely to continue. It was suggested that several avenues of water supply be explored so that when the time comes when something must be done an adequate program will be ready for action. Members of the Vegreville Mercantile Hockey League made a donation of $100 to the Vegreville Minor Hockey League last week. Brian Sutherland made the presentation of the cheque to Joe Goshko of the Minot League group. Nick Hantiuk approached Town of Vegreville Council with a view to having gravel placed on the 51st street in north Vegreville where an extensive amount of construction has been carried out. Mr. Hantiuk said that about 22 homes had been constructed and the mud following the recent rains made it most unbearable for persons moving into the homes and for those who are engaged in the construction. He was assured that the matter would be looked into and taken care of.
25 Years Ago – September 14, 1993
ON October 1, readers of the Observer will welcome Martin Burns as managing editor, as well as Cathy Weetman as reporter. “I am also pleased to add Martin’s enthusiasm and Cathy’s experience to the Observer,” says publisher Nancy McArthur. Natalka Huculak, a teacher at Queen Elizabeth Elementary School in Vegreville, is a finalist for the provincial Excellence in Teaching award. More than 400 teachers were nominated for an award, twenty of the 125 finalists will be selected by September 30. Teachers receiving the award excel in a number of areas, including achieving positive results in student learning and attitudes; establishing a stimulating learning environment; motivating student to exceed their own expectations or being creative, innovate and flexible. Fred Wyard-Scott of Mannville received the keys to his 1993 Dodge Dakota, the grand prize in the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association’s certified advantage program. Lloyd Tovell owner of Vermilion Chrysler and local seed grower/retailer Rex Cunningham of Embryo Seeds were on hand to present Fred with the vehicle. Darrell Kavich received a certificate of appreciation from Vegreville RCMP Cst. Steve Corciran. Kavich has retired as an auxiliary constable, having worked for seven years for the detachment.
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.
Children are Threatened when Secrets are Kept from Parents John Carpay President – Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
It would seem like obvious common sense that secrets should not be kept from parents about what their children are doing. Especially when it comes to other adults talking to children about sex. Child abuse, sexual or otherwise, occurs most often when parents are absent and unaware. Countless Canadian criminal cases demonstrate that predators, abusers and bullies thrive in an environment where secrets are kept from parents. But the spectre of a gay teenager getting beat up or kicked out by his abusive parents when they learn that he’s attracted to other guys has the effect of making common sense rather uncommon. Alberta’s Bill 24 has made it illegal for teachers and principals to inform parents about what their own children are exposed to at gay-straight alliance (GSA) meetings and activities at school. Before Bill 24 became law on April 1, teachers and principals could exercise discretion as to what information to withhold from which parents. Keeping abusive parents in the dark was perfectly legal. Importantly, decisions had to be made based on the unique needs and circumstances of each student. Moreover, in cases of actual or suspected abuse, teachers (and all citizens) are legally obligated to inform child welfare agencies when kids are, or might be, in danger. If the Alberta government distrusted the discretion of teachers and was worried about gay teens being ‘outed’ to the wrong parents, it could have made it illegal to inform abusive parents about their child’s participation in GSA meetings and activities. But Bill 24 has no such nuances. All parents, not just abusive ones, must now be kept in the dark, by law. The overwhelming majority of safe, caring, loving and supportive parents are now treated as untrustworthy enemies. They are no
longer entitled to know whether their children are attending GSA meetings or events, what happens at these meetings, or what their children are exposed to or by whom. Among those now challenging Bill 24 in court are the parents of an autistic teenage girl, who allegedly suffered severe psychological and emotional harm when public school officials apparently withheld information from the parents. At GSA meetings, the vulnerable daughter was allegedly urged by her peers and teachers to transition to boyhood, and to keep this secret from her parents. The developmentally challenged girl allegedly became suicidal before her parents learned of the confusing influences at school. Bill 24 makes no distinction between a confused fiveyear-old in kindergarten, and a 17-year-old in Grade 12 who doesn’t want to talk about sex with his parents. Nor does Bill 24 provide for children who are autistic, mentally challenged or developmentally delayed. Responding to the news of schools asserting their Charter rights and freedoms against Bill 24, Education Minister David Eggen said they “will risk having their accreditation and funding stripped, period.” It seems that the minister fails to understand that, under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, neither schools nor parents are obligated to obey an illegal law. In court, the minister’s lawyers will have to argue against Charter jurisprudence that protects parental rights as one of the pillars of the free society. In addition to the Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that children belong to their parents and not to the state. Canada has also ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which requires governments to respect the liberty of parents to raise and educate their children in accordance with the parents’ moral and religious convictions. Protecting gay teens from a very small minority of abusive parents is a laudable objective. This can be achieved without legislated secrecy that undermines the ability of good parents to love and support their children
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St. Mary’s Girls Volleyball off to a Good Start
Amy Yeremcio Media Contact – St. Mary’s Catholic High School St Mary’s Senior High Girls Volleyball team won bronze on the Championship B-side at the Vermillion Mega Tournament this past weekend (September 7-9). There were 32 teams who competed in the tournament.
St. Mary’s High School Holds “First Swing” Tournament Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser To kick off volleyball season in school sports, the Saint Mary’s Saints held the “First Swing,” a boy’s volleyball round-robin tournament from Friday, September 7, with finals on the 8th. Saint Mary’s Catholic High School
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(SMHS) was host to 7 teams from as far as Lamont, Smoky Lake, and Mannville. Coach Chris Manderson of the Saint Mary’s Saint’s said that a couple of teams did drop out last minute due to a shortage of team members, but that the tournament was an overall success. “We held a skills competition as well as the finals on Saturday,” said Manderson, “The kids always have fun with that.” The prizes for the skills competition were donated by Boston Pizza, and each team member of the tournament’s winning team received prizes from Tim Hortons. The Saint Mary’s Saints won first place overall in the tournament.
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Andrew Seniors Lodge Given Four Month’s Notice Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
The Andrew Senior’s Lodge, a public not-for-profit facility operated by the Lamont County Housing Foundation is scheduled to cease operations at the end of December 2018. The lodge received their announcement of closure on August 10th of this year, giving residents a meagre four months
to find new lodgings and employees the same time to find positions at other facilities. Mike Dempsey, president of the Alberta Union for Provincial Employees (AUPE), said of this announcement that “It’s a little surprising that the announcement was 4-5 months, especially as it directly affects the elderly, who often don’t do well with sudden changes and it can affect their health.” Dempsey pointed out that before their election in 2015, the NDP Promised that they would create 2000 new beds in public senior’s home facilities, “They did announce some new ones,” he said, “but I’m not sure how many, and none of them were built. They have also announced some private facilities.” Dempsey believes the reason for the closure of the Andrew facility as well as others (Sundry, Smoky Lake, Medicine Hat, Lamont County) to be efficiency on part of the provincial government, who want people to move to larger centres in cities and large towns in order to centralize more, or to move to private homes. He also notes that while this may be efficient, forcing families to move their loved ones further afield and workers to follow their work to larger centres is more than a big blow to smaller communities – seniors with more delicate health may suffer, too. “Seniors who have been in a community for most of their lives, especially when dementia is involved, can have a lot of confusion and health risks in that separation. The sudden separation from their social setting and their hometown can be dangerous to their health.” Dempsey said that to the best of his knowledge, some residents would be moved to Lamont, but there is no guarantee. Residents and their families can also choose to move instead to a different home if they prefer. Another concern for the AUPE is the employees in Andrew who do not drive and may have to give up their jobs. “We’ve seen it before when small centres are closed down,” Dempsey said, “Some will have to find alternative employment, maybe in Mundare and Lamont. But nobody knows what the future holds… If this is your job and you’ve never had to travel before, this causes big problems.”
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Are we Ready for Snow? Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser As always, the Alberta atmosphere can’t seem to make up her mind about what kind of weather we will experience. Will we have a hot, reminiscent-of-summer fall? Or will it snow on September 13th? Will we possibly see both? Either way, the year-to-year resilience and success of agriculture our area seem to depend largely on whether we are ready – at all times – for winter weather. On the few dry days recently, a driver passing through on gravel roads late at night would have been able to see nearly every field lit up as farmers raced against the weather to complete, or at least make headway on, their harvest. When the fall of 2016 saw snow during October, it was untimely for many producers throughout Alberta, as they then waited until November for the warmer, dry weather necessary for harvesting crops. This has been a pattern in our area; farmers will wait until the indecisive fall weather dries up and then resume what is left of their harvest. Perhaps the longest-running harvest after a snowfall is a story we covered last year on Al Baxandal, a local farmer who waited until February to resume harvesting his fava bean crops in snowy, frozen conditions. To recap, he said that something he found was that having a straight-cut header made all the difference in combining after heavy snow caused the plants to lay down. In 2009, similar conditions occurred. This led to an article by agriculture writer Megan Oleksyn of RealAgriculture, who stated that many farmers he had spoken to in Northern Alberta had chosen to wait, as it was “never too late,” for a winter turnaround. Well, we haven’t yet seen halfway through September, so it’s probably fair to say the same is true of this year. Oleksyn did also ask that grain farmers keep in mind that “Regardless of whether you are combining or waiting, remember that grain with high moisture content has a tendency to freeze into a large block or start to heat. So, ice and snow should be dealt with before putting any wet grain into the bin. But, the additional cost of drying grain is not something that farmers need after an already
Alan Baxandal’s February 2017 harvest (File Photo)
difficult growing season.” Also on the topic of the risks involved with waiting out the snow, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s most recent issue of the Agri-News stated that: “Another cause of green seed is from an untimely frost. When immature canola - either standing or freshly swathed - is hit with sustained cold temperatures below zero, ice crystals form in the plant cells and break the walls, letting the cell liquid leak out. Like a too-rapid dry down, this can lock in the green colour. The only way this can be removed is if the seed is rewetted and temperatures are warm enough to reactivate the enzyme. To prevent green seeds in canola, the crop should be swathed at least three days before the killing frost, allowing the crop to dry where it won’t be affected by the cold.” This year, the resounding news from many of the farmers throughout the area (Vegreville, mostly) who have made a comment is that they are far from ready for the snow to fall. In spite of an early harvest for many farmers in the area, recent rainy and damp conditions have left them immobilized until dryer weather, and many still have crops standing in the field. Of course, if the weather forecast is wrong (it definitely wouldn’t be the first time) and the past few cold, rainy days are followed by weeks of sunshine and heat, there could still be time for harvest to resume in a normal fashion. Rain or shine (or snow) we will just have to see what Mother Nature has in store.
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Darksky Viewing in our own Backyard Susan and Rick Bramm, Coordinators Northern Prairie Star Party - Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) – Edmonton Centre For the past 15 years, members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre have gathered each September at Black Nugget Lake Campground for the Northern Prairie Star Party. The Star Party has evolved from a small, informal gathering to a larger, more formal one. It allows amateur astronomers to take advantage of the dark skies and excellent camping facilities to advance their own understanding and skills. It also provides them with the opportunity to share their excitement and knowledge with fellow sky watchers and newcomers. This year’s event ran from Tuesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 9. Three of the five nights were clear for viewing, with some observers continuing until 4 or 5 in the morning. They may have been aiming to increase their overall knowledge or to view or photograph specific objects on their lists, such as constellations, planets, star clusters, galaxies and nebulae (and the Moon and Northern Lights, if present). Dark sky viewing conditions are needed for optimal viewing, so during
this time, no white lights are used in the northern part of the campground. Those observing use red lights – or better still, no lights at all. We are fortunate that the Campground is still a Dark Site. Worldwide, sites dark enough for astronomical observing are vanishing due to the spread of cities and their associated light pollution. Saturday’s afternoon speakers’ program included three interesting presentations – on three very different topics. The first, by master telescope maker Roman Unyk, focussed on the many steps involved in constructing the new, large-diameter, 32-inch telescope for the Black Nugget Lake Observatory being built at the campground. Professor Rodrigo Fernandez, University of Alberta physics professor, provided insight into the detection of collisions of distant, ancient bodies called neutron stars and how these give rise to the formation of heavy elements in our universe, including gold. Long-time RASC member and astronomy lecturer, Bruce McCurdy rounded out the afternoon with a talk on his many memorable adventures chasing meteors (shooting stars) and meteor showers over the decades.
MLA Wes Taylor (Battle RiverWainwright) looks through a solar telescope at the NorthernPrairie Star Party. (Kent Martens / Photo)
Construction has begun on the Black Nugget Lake Observatory, a project many years in the making. Completion and “first light” is expected next year. It will provide a unique opportunity for amateur astronomers and for public education and viewing – at what will be Western Canada’s largest-aperture, publicly-accessible telescope. Only with the ongoing support of Beaver County, the Government of Alberta, RASC – Edmonton Centre, private donors and suppliers has this progress been possible. During this year’s event, we were very
fortunate to have visits by three local Beaver County councillors (Deputy Reeve Barry Bruce and Councillors Gene Hrabec and Dale Pederson) and MLA Wes Taylor (Battle RiverWainwright). In addition, many newcomers came to take in the viewing and/ or the presentations – including those who happened to be camping at the site as well as local residents from Ryley, Tofield, Mundare and Holden. Plans are underway for next year’s Northern Prairie Star Party – September 24 to 29, 2019.
Northern Prairie Star Party attendees gather at presentation tent. (Rick Bramm / Photo)
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hometown heroes - CONTINUED from front PAGE enter this competition in order to give back to his family and to the community. Troy said he really enjoyed growing up in Vegreville. “I am grateful that I had a small town upbringing because it taught me how to really connect with people. I left Vegreville and went to Edmonton, and then Vancouver, Toronto, New York, and now Los Angeles to pursue my career in the film industry. It is so good to be back here planning and promoting this project. I love Vegreville!” Troy studied theatre at Ryerson Theater School in Toronto. Then he moved to New York where he worked in theatre for 15 years. His first television job was in New York where he did an episode of the TV show- ‘Law and Order’ for their first season. Later, he moved to Los Angeles where he met with an agency that wanted to represent him and that is where he continues to work and live today. The competition Troy is entering is called Hometown Heroes. It was started by Jay and Mark Duplass, a very successful producing team in Hollywood. The Duplass brothers started the competition because they felt most of the stories being told are told by people in Hollywood and they want to encourage people to tell stories about their hometowns, shot in their hometowns. “I
wanted to bring more attention to the town of Vegreville and put it on the map in terms of the entertainment industry. The Alberta landscape is so beautiful with the canola fields and the wide open spaces. I really want to capture that and I want to tell a story focusing on the farming culture as well as my Ukrainian heritage. I have been taking a lot of footage in and around town and I have been speaking to a lot of local residents about their history with the town in order to get story ideas.” “I plan to hold auditions in Vegreville and hire local talent for both in front of and behind the camera.” He will be giving a free acting workshop in the future for anyone interested in learning more about acting and the process of making a feature film. Troy will be in Vegreville from September 12th - 19th to promote the live launch of his campaign on September 17th. In order to make it into the final round of the competition, Troy and his team have to gather 1000 followers (see ad) and raise a minimum of $7500 dollars. If
Help Us Create an Amazing Photo Come down to Vegreville Co-op on September 18th and help us get a great photo for their Fuel Good Day. We would love to have a picture of vehicles lined up down the block in support of Co-op’s efforts to help out the Vegreville Special Olympics. On September 18th join us in having a “Fuel Good Day”.
they do this, they will have the opportunity to have their film Executive Produced by the Duplass brothers. Later this month, Troy will be hosting a presentation/fundraiser at the Vegreville United Church Auditorium where Troy will speak about the project and people will be able to ask him questions as well as follow and contribute to the campaign. He will be showing the demo reel he has entered into the competition along with some other short promotional videos.
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remote rip-offs - CONTINUED from PAGE 7 If we can get to a point where no one is falling for these scams and every potential victim keeps their money then the scams are a mere annoyance. However, there are still people falling victim to scams conducted remotely. Kijiji has been used in the past for scams in buying and selling goods. Recently we had an out-of-town scammer sell some locally stolen vehicle parts to a local buyer. In a stroke of luck, these items ended up being seen by the victim and after getting us involved, a male from Edmonton was arrested, spent a night in our cells and is appearing in court as I write this (Monday). This was a good file for fist-bumps in the office as we don’t often get to arrest many of these remote scam artists. Another remote scam last week was an intended victim getting a call from someone claiming to work with Service Canada (we had 2 of these last week). The scammer told the intended victim that he owed $89,000 and there were four fraud charges against them. The intended victim was told an acquaintance of the intended victim’s was being held and they were given two hours to provide information or they too would be arrested. Unfortunately, some personal information was provided in this instance. Another remote scam last week was the intended victim being called and told they had won $100,000 and a truck but that they were required to transfer $2450 into a bank account before getting their goods. The intended victim was given a few hours to transfer the money or they wouldn’t get the truck. Again, the intended victim did not fall for this but reported it to us. Another win for the ‘good guys’. Another report last week was that someone had received a call from an automated system saying that it was a ‘VISA/ MasterCard Alert System’. I don’t think these two very separate competing companies are now working together. The intended victim, in this case, hung up the phone and reported the incident. I would like to thank these individuals for their reports and even more important, their unwillingness to become victims. We will continue to put information out to the public so that we reduce the likelihood of anyone in our area becoming a victim of these remote scammers. Remember, don’t release any information over the phone or internet and never send money or other valuables to anyone claiming you have done something wrong. Please also tell any family or friends about the scams you hear about; so they too are informed and don’t fall victim to these criminals.
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MP Shannon Stubbs Comments on Emergency Committee Meeting on Trans Mountain Expansion Tina Warawa Office of Shannon Stubbs, M.P Ottawa, ON – Shannon Stubbs, the Member of Parliament for Lakeland and the Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, released the following statement on the emergency meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources on Tuesday: “It has been a tough week. The Liberal failure on Trans Mountain is a blow to our local communities. I’ve been hearing every day from constituents about how shutting down construction on Trans Mountain is hurting their families. Every single Liberal Member of Parliament on the Natural Resources Committee voted to protect the Finance Minister and Minister of Natural Resources from answering questions about the Trans Mountain expansion project. Instead of being transparent with Canadians about the next steps to getting this pipeline built, the Liberals have chosen to hide in the shadows. “The Federal Court of Appeal made it clear in their ruling that the Liberal cabinet failed to fully consult indigenous peoples, which is ironic, because the Natural Resources Minister, Amarjeet Sohi, was telling the Calgary Herald two days before the court ruling that the Liberals were confident they had done extensive consultations and would win the case. The consultations in question were set up, overseen, and extended by the Liberals. This is a personal failure of Justin Trudeau and his cabinet to get Trans Mountain built. “What is worse, it has been almost a week and the Liberals still haven’t taken any action. All that we’ve heard is empty rhetoric. It has become clear the Liberals don’t have a plan.
Thousands of Canadian families just learned that the high-paying good jobs they thought they had for the next four years just vanished with the stroke of a pen. These families deserve to hear from the Prime Minister and his cabinet about the concrete steps this government is going to take to get shovels in the ground, and families back to work. “Our Conservative caucus has continuously been fighting to get this pipeline built! We held emergency debates, held emergency committee meetings, and brought this issue up dozens of times in Question Period. I’ve asked almost 60 questions about Trans Mountain in Question Period this Parliament. “As I said in Ottawa, Albertans are feeling kicked while their down. There is a lot of hurt and betrayal and anger in the oil patch over this Liberal failure. Only an Andrew Scheer-led Conservative government can clean up the mess the Liberals have left behind. My Conservative colleagues and I are continuing to fight for the hard-working men and women of our oil and gas sector!”
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Tributes MEMORIAM
WEISS, Herb September 11, 2012 A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you, Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, We will always remember you. We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, ‘Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. Our lips cannot speak how we loved you, Our hearts cannot tell what to say, But God only knows how we miss you, In our home that is lonely today. MISSING YOU, YOUR WIFE HILDA AND FAMILY
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IN LOVING MEMORY HOYTENIUK, Joseph April 11, 1942 - August 29, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph, our beloved brother and father of three, on Wednesday August 29th, 2018 at Oak Bay Lodge, Victoria, B.C. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family. He is survived by his three children, Darrel, Treena and Laura, grandchildren Wyatt, Lydia, and Andrew and 3 great-grandchildren. Also one brother, Robert and his wife Angie from Vegreville, Alberta, sister Windsor from Chilliwack, B.C. and sister Olga and her husband Tom, from Abbotsford, B.C. and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held in Vegreville at a later date.
Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD – Media Relations Officer “We will continue to collaborate with multiple detachments in tackling crimes committed by repeat offenders,” says Constable Guillaume Wilson, Eastern Alberta Rural Crime Reduction Unit (EADRCRU). “Our intelligence gathering assists us in identifying and arresting those who continue to cause crime in different communities.” Tofield, Alberta - On Aug. 27, 2018, Tofield RCMP Detachment, with the assistance of the EADRCRU, located and arrested Chelsea Gravelle (28) of Tofield who was wanted on a warrant for being unlawfully at large. She was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court on Sept. 27, 2018. Two Hills, Alberta - On Aug. 28, 2018, the EADRCRU attended a residence in the Village of Myrnam as part of an ongoing stolen property investigation they had been conducting over the past several months. Upon arriving at a residence, police observed a wanted male attempting to flee arrest by jumping through the window of a motor home that was parked in the back. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit and taken into custody. James Wilgus (42) of Bonnyville was wanted on multiple warrants. He was also charged with additional Criminal Code offenses which include: • Resisting arrest • Possession of methamphetamine • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 • Failing to comply (x3) He was remanded into custody after a judicial hearing and will be appearing in Edmonton Provincial Court on Sept. 26, 2018.
Smoky Lake RCMP Investigate Fatal Collision on Highway 656 MYSHANIUK, Metro On September 3, 2018 Metro Myshaniuk of Lavoy passed away at the age of 82 years. Metro is survived by four brothers and one sister: Pete, Alvin (Olga), Sylvia (Albert) Mackney, James, and Ron; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Mike and Irene; brother, Fred; and sister-in-law, Linda. Funeral service Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Lavoy Hall, Lavoy, Alberta. Reverend Wasyl Sapiha officiating with interment in Lampburg Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Lampburg Cemetery or a charity of one’s choice. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com PARK MEMORIAL LTD. VEGREVILLE 780-632-2000 FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM
MICKLICH, Annette May 18, 1936 - September 14, 1994 In memory of our mother and Grandmother who passed away 24 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.
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POROZNI, Willis On September 7, 2018, Willis Porozni of Edmonton, formerly of Willingdon, AB, passed away at the age of 89 years. Willis is survived by Georgina, mother of his children; children, Greg (Laura), Geraldine (Luciano), Natalie (David), and Keith; grandchildren, Jessica (Jordon), Jeffrey, Adam, Scott (DJ), Steven, Lexi, and Raquel; great-grandson, Lawson; and siblings, Nicholas (Nancy), Bob, and Betty. Predeceased by his parents, John and Anne; brother, George; sister-in-law, Margaret; and nephew, Robert. Funeral Rite Wednesday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Boian. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made directly to St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 14, Willingdon, AB T0B 4R0. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD- Media Relations Officer Smoky Lake, Alberta – On Sept. 7, 2018, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Smoky Lake RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision west of Highway 831 on Highway 656 involving a semi-tractor and a car. Preliminary investigation indicates the car was traveling westbound on Highway 656 when a collision occurred with an eastbound semi-tractor. Tragically, the 24-year-old lone occupant of the car from Westlock, Alberta was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the semi-tractor was not injured. Smoky Lake RCMP along with an RCMP Collision Analyst continue to investigate. Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased during this difficult time. The name of the deceased will not be released.
Global Warming - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 robust electronics industry has become a niche market where specialty manufacturing takes place partly due to fears of Intellectual Property being stolen overseas. In an attempt to correct this trade imbalance Trump may (by complete accident) reduce global GHG emissions. This is how. The 15 biggest cargo ships produce more sulfur oxide pollutants than all the cars in the world. Ships also produce more CO2 emissions than a car. By cutting out just the 15 largest ships (possibly by trade reduction), it would be the same as removing all the automobiles on the planet in one fell swoop. There have already been reductions in Iranian oil purchases which one could assume has reduced cargo from that region as well. Now for Trudeau’s part. Our Government has managed to kill another pipeline, thus reducing more tankers from traversing the oceans. As a side benefit only ships carrying Alberta oil are dangerous to marine life, so they have also been saved (that’s sarcasm). On the downside, BC still is a huge exporter of coal shipping 80% of Canada’s 37 million tonnes annually plus extra from the US. I’m sure that takes a few ships as well. Trudeau needs to address that to do his part in saving the planet. Next on his list should be the oil imports to Eastern Canadian refineries which arrive from countries like Syria via ship. It should also be noted that shipping by barge, train or truck is worse than by ship, (sorry ecowarriors) so despite the terrible pipelines, Energy East would have reduced GHG’s even further. If I had access to a hardcore math geek, I would have the numbers crunched, but it is safe to say that if Trump and Trudeau worked together on this problem, they could share a Noble prize for saving the planet. Trudeau could even give up the carbon tax (ok, maybe that is a bit of a pipe dream). Now if only we could somehow integrate Twitter and shirtless selfies into the equation, we’d have a match made in heaven. One that could save the planet. If only they would have asked me sooner. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
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“The Cradle of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada.” Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Friday, September 7, the Town of Lamont revealed a heritage monument with the names of the 125 first permanent Ukrainian settlers in Canada, who farmed in Lamont County and helped to make our country what it is today. Descendants of the honoured settlers attended the unveiling to take part in the ceremony, the blessing, and refreshments afterward. They were also able to find their family homesteads on a heritage map, set up to the side of the festivities. The event’s master of ceremonies, former Premier of Alberta Ed Stelmach, opened the program with the reason for this monument for the settlers, who played a role in building our nation, with their hard work, bringing the Ukrainian “Culture, language and traditions, and continue to add to the diversity of Canada.” The day also marked the historic opening of the consulate of the Country of Ukraine in the City of Edmonton. Stelmach noted that this was an important milestone not only for people who move from and travel to Ukraine but those who do trade and other business there as well. Lamont County Reeve Wayne Woldanski made a short introduction with comments to the importance of the special day for Lamont County. He thanked attendees, as well as special guests Ed Stelmach, MLA Jessica
Littlewood, Mayor of Lamont Bill Skinner, Village of Andrew Mayor Gary Leppek, Town of Bruderhiem Deputy Mayor Pat Lee, and Mundare Councillor Irene Talaga, as well as the two priests who came to give the blessing for the plaque. “Why are we here?” He began, “Well, in 1891 the first Ukrainian immigrants to Canada arrived in Montreal. After working for a German farmer in Manitoba, they both
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A.L. Horton School Celebrates Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Ukrainian Albertans have always aimed for the betterment of Alberta. For this reason and more, UkrainianCanadian Heritage Day is a day set aside every year to honor Ukrainians in Alberta. A.L. Horton School held an assembly where the entire school body met in the gymnasium to recognize and celebrate this day. The celebration commenced with Principal, Mr. Greg Probert introducing the student emcees-Sadie and Jaime. Sadie and Jaime said that today they were excited to see so many students and staff dressed in Ukrainian attire or
Some of the Ukrainian Bilingual students singing O’Canada. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Grade One teacher in the English program and her children-Levi and Arianna wear Ukrainian attire to honor Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Gavin Worobec performs a Central Ukrainian solo dance. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) (Right-to-left) Emcees Sadie and Jaime. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Some of A.L. Horton School’s staff who were dressed in Ukrainian attire. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS blue and yellow. This was followed by the all the Ukrainian Bilingual students singing O’Canada and the Ukrainian national anthem. Sadie and Jaime went on to say that September 7, 1891, was the date when the first documented settlers from Ukraine, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, came to the Province of Alberta. “On November 1, 2016, MLAs from all parties at the Alberta Legislature unanimously passed Bill 26, the Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Act. It passed through first, second, and third readings on that same day. This was only the fifth time in the history of the Alberta Legislature that a bill has passed through all stages in one day.
“MLA Deron Bilous told the Legislature that ‘Albertans of Ukrainian heritage have made tremendous contributions in every aspect of Alberta society, form business and industry to academia, public service, culture, and sports. “Today there are 345,000 people of Ukrainian heritage in Alberta. Ukrainian dance has been a major part of Ukrainian culture in Canada for almost 100 years. It is recognized as a major art form that showcases technique and athleticism.” To close the celebration, Grade six student, Gavin Worobec performed a heart-stopping Central Ukrainian solo dance which received a thunderous applause.
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County of Minburn Hosts Minister Shaye Anderson
Councillor Tara Kuzio, MLA Jessica Littlewood, Honourable Minister Shaye Anderson, Reeve Roger Konieczny, Deputy Reeve Carl Ogrodnick, Councillor Cliff Wowdzia, Councillor Richard Wagner
County of Minburn No. 27 Meeting August 29, 2018, With Honourable Minister Shaye Anderson and MLA Jessica Littlewood
Audra Zyla Executive Secretary – County of Minburn No. 27 It was a pleasure for County Council to host Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs Shaye Anderson and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Constituency MLA Jessica Littlewood at the County Office on August 29, 2018, to discuss concerns facing municipalities such as agricultural issues, provincial funding and support, challenges in the oil and gas industries, rural crime, economic development, healthcare, seniors lodges, and replacing water and sewer infrastructure in the hamlets. County Council thanks the Minister and MLA for taking the time visit with Council and Staff, and for being receptive to and supporting issues facing municipalities.
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Fall Registration Night Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The chill was removed from the thought of fall and winter at the September 6th Fall Registration and Information Night at Vegreville Social Centre. There were around 40 organizations that participated in this event which was offered to get families and people in the community aware of what will be going on in the way of programming and services for fall and winter. It was also for
organizations and facilities to have a chance to showcase what they have to offer for all ages and what they do. Vegreville Academy of Ukrainian Dance Association (VAUDA) was a new booth. Organizers indicated that this group is meant to teach, promote, and preserve the heritage of Ukrainian dance by recreating some of the finest examples of Ukrainian folklore. It is the merging of Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing-Promin Dancers and Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance. Another table had NorQuest College which offers full-time, part-time, and online programs. They were very excited to be on site to showcase the new Health Care Aide program that people can take in Vegreville part-time starting at the beginning of November. They are not sure of the location yet. Alberta Health Services (AHS) Volunteer Resources had a table where they were trying to recruit volunteers for AHS facilities. Coordinator, Elizabeth Myhovich said they have volunteer programs at Vegreville Care Centre, They welcome volunteers to come and visit, read, play cards, or whatever they are willing to do. They have a VolunTeen Program for ages 12 to 17. They also have an outreach program where they will be trying to other facilities. They are trying to avoid people experiencing isolation. People can apply at the online link-ahs.ca/volunteers. They are especially interested in volunteers to provide musical entertainment for Vegreville Care Centre. Fun At The Farm is a fall program which will provide campers with the opportunity to learn about farm life through interactive, co-operative activ-
ities which will include teaching your alpaca to trust you as you lead them through obstacles and more. Campers will also learn to knit, felt or weave. Heritage Heights was on site to promote that this independent living facility is a blend of vibrant community spirit and independence, residentfocused setting encouraging personal choices. Personal assistance is available through the Home Care Program if required and there is the option to have daily cooked meals, and weekly light housekeeping, as well as, entertainment, and other resources. Other organizations featured were Youth Starts, 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets, BGS Career Services, Georgina’s Academy of Dance, Employ Abilities North, KidSport, Trills Music Studio, VegMin Learning Society, Youth Curling, Youth Darts, Vegreville Adult Volleyball, Vegreville Alliance Church (Cornerstone Youth and Dig in Kids), Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Vegreville 5-Pin Bowling, Vegreville Centennial Library, Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition, Vegreville Community Daycare, Vegreville and District Family and Community Support Services, Vegreville Food Bank Society, Vegreville Football Association, Vegreville Girl Guides, Vegreville Netball Alberta, Vegreville and District Minor Hockey, Vegreville Minor Soccer, Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre, Vegreville Preschool, Vegreville School of Ballet, Vegreville Skating Club, Vegreville United Church, Vegreville Wildlife Federation, Vegreville Youth Basketball, and Vegreville Youth Ensemble.
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Dennis McNeil Rides in Style
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser Dennis McNeil of Lavoy has spent the summer of 2018 riding to and from town on his specially customized motored mountain bike. He says the bicycle has been a tremendous source of fun over the summer, and he continues to use it into the fall months. In winter, he plans to put the bike away and
drive to town instead, safe and warm in his vehicle. The mountain bike can reach speeds of 60 km/h, so when Dennis drives to Vegreville it takes about 25 minutes from Lavoy to Vegreville on Highway 16. Dennis has also taken the trip to Mundare, which he says takes about an hour. A higher-end racing motor could reach up to 80 km/h, but Dennis says that the speed of his current bike is more than enough. The tank takes 1.5 litres of fuel and is very good on gas. Dennis joked that if the economy and fuel prices continue as they are, more people will probably be driving bikes like his to work. The bike was customized by a good friend of Dennis’ who had recently purchased a Harley Davidson motorcycle. “He had no need for it then,” said Dennis, “so he passed the mountain bike on to me.” His friend ordered in the motorizing kit from the United States and bolted on the motor. “It’s really easy,” explained Dennis, “You just bolt it on and run the chain through. Dennis reported that traffic on the highway is typically very considerate of
Victory for PSAC Members in Vegreville Thomas Linner Public Service Alliance of Canada – Regional Political Communications Officer On the heart-breaking final week for employees of the Vegreville Case Processing Centre (CPC), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has won an important but bittersweet victory for our members. On June 28, 2017, PSAC filed a Policy Grievance on behalf of members working at the Vegreville CPC. The Policy Grievance was filed because the Department of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) told employees that if they did not want to relocate to Edmonton as a result of the impending closure of the Vegreville CPC, there would be no compensation package and that employees must move with their position or be laid off, despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s clear public commitment to the contrary. On August 29, 2018, The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board ruled in favour of the PSAC and its members. “PSAC and CEIU stand strong in our belief that the Vegreville CPC closure is not the right decision for our members, the community of Vegreville, or the Canadians these employees serve every day,” said Marianne Hladun, Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC Prairie Region. “This victory is bittersweet, but we hope that it will allow our members to plan for their future in a way that ensures their employment rights are respected.” PSAC believes that the information given out by the department was wrong and that even those who said “yes” to the relocation prior to October 2017 should get a chance to change their mind. The choices made by the members at Vegreville were compromised by the information given out by the department. “It is time for the federal government to treat these federal public service workers with respect – something they have not done since the wrong decision was made to close the Vegreville CPC in the first place,” said Hladun. “This victory would not have been possible without the testimony of our members, and the support of everyone who fought to Respect Vegreville.” The Board has given PSAC and the employer 60 days to try and negotiate the remedy on their own. If an agreement is not reached in that time period the Board will be able to rule on the issue of remedy.
him on his mountain bike “They just move over and go around me,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt unsafe driving it.” If traffic were to be a bother though, Dennis also feels comfortable taking the motorized mountain bike on gravel roads. “It’s a mountain bike, so it was made to handle rougher terrains than the paved highway.” Overall, Dennis says he has had a lot of fun with the bicycle and is excited to show off it’s unique design to the readers of the News Advertiser.
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RCL Branch No. 39 Decoration Day Ceremony to wage an internal conflict because they could not forget what they saw and experienced. It is often overlooked that while Canada suffered the loss of about 117,000 personnel during war-time, another one and a half million survived those wars, and more than a half a million others served in the military between wars. While we are here today to recognize and honor members of the military who survived their service, we must also recognize that maintaining a watch during peace-time also comes with a price. It is right and fitting that we should take some time out of our daily routine to stop and to pay tribute however briefly to the debt we owe them. All whom we honor today paid a price for peace that the rest of us will never fully understand.”
Mayor Tim MacPhee presents his address. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Wreaths to honor the veterans. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Decoration Day is a time to set aside and reflect, honor, and recognize the service and sacrifice of our war veterans who survived their military service and has since passed on. Citizens gathered for a serene service to honor these heroes at the September 9’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.39 Decoration Day Ceremony at Vegreville Riverside Cemetery.
and happy dreams to learn a mystery no one knows. The living will feel their sorrow less if they make peace their goal and rule out war. Kuzyk went on to say the recognition of the importance of this event is very meaningful. “Surrounding you at the cemetery are some of the soldiers who survived those battles and came home to peace and often
Mayor of Vegreville, Tim MacPhee’s address was about how RCL Branch No. 39 shown a lot of respect and pride for the veterans from the way they keep this tradition going and how they presented this ceremony. Deputy Reeve for County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick then said it was good that people came out
Flags were placed near the graves. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
The ceremony commenced with Marching in the Colors led by Piper-Cmde, Barry Roth, Sgt-at-Arms/ Colour Party Cmde. Don Serediak and followed by the Color Party. Cmde. Earl Giffin raised the flag. Following this, RCL Branch No. 39 President, Terry Kuzyk welcomed everyone. Branch Chaplain, Rev. Carolyn Woodall then said an invocation on how people sacrificed young lives
Marching in the Colors leaving the ceremony. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
to recognize the veterans laid to rest for their courage and sacrifice. Kuzyk presented the Act of Remembrance after this which was followed last post, silence, lament, rouse, and laying of wreaths. Rev. Woodall said the benediction. After this, everyone in attendance was invited to a lunch at the Legion after the ceremony.
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Vegreville Cares Coalition Hot-Dog Sale Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. Vegreville Cares Coalition held a hot-dog sale on September 7 to raise money for Mental Health and Addiction’s initiatives and programs that the Coalition provides. Representatives from Vegreville Cares Coalition were also handling out lapel ribbons to show support and raise awareness about suicide. As always, Vegreville and District Co-op donated the first 10 dozen hot-dogs, buns, and other food items for this sale. Health conscious individuals had the choice of whole-wheat buns. The Veg Al-Drug Society coordinated this initiative. Lapel ribbons were placed all around Vegreville and the TELUS tower’s candle was lighted on September 10 to represent the light in the darkness to show support for those who have been impacted or struggling with suicide.
Representatives from Vegreville Cares Coalition (Left-to-right) Dwayne Hlady, Brad Dahr, Carol-Lynn Babiuk, Colleen Pidzarko-Armitage. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Customers purchase hot-dogs to show support for suicide prevention. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Back to School Driving Safety 2.0 Holly Roy Submitted Holidays are over, yellow school buses are back on the road, and the kids are walking, cycling or being dropped off at school. With summer in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for Vegreville and area drivers to gear up for back to school safety. To help with the transition, Ford of Canada checked in with Alberta Transportation, the RCMP and Public Safety Canada to provide the following safety tips and reminders to help everyone stay safe on the road this school year. Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians Slow down! Children crossing the road on their way to and from school can easily get distracted and step into harm’s way. Children are often out throughout the day at recess, lunch, and for outdoor activities, so it’s important to drive slowly throughout the entire day. That text can wait! Drivers need to be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. Your fast reflexes could prevent an accident. Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn – you could force pedestrians to go around you; putting them in the path of moving traffic. Take extra care to look out for children near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas Sharing the Road with School Buses Alternating flashing yellow or amber lights means a bus is slowing down to stop – you should do the same. A school bus with red lights flashing is stopped. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing will net you a hefty fine and six demerit points. If you are following behind a bus, stay back further than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop if the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. The area 3 meters around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus. The Do’s & Don’ts of Dropping Off Most schools have very specific drop-off procedures and it’s your job to make sure you know them. These rules apply in all school zones: • Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles • Don’t load or unload children across the street from the school • Don’t idle vehicles for air quality concerns • Do try to carpool to reduce traffic “It is important to have these tips top-of-mind as we transition out of summer,” said Brian Baron, Dealer Principal, Vegreville Ford. “We are looking forward to a successful and safe school year ahead.”
Sources: Alberta Transportation, the RCMP, Public Safety Canada
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March of the Decade for Covenant Health
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser From September 10-11, a group of executives and other employees from Covenant Health made their way from Bonnyville to St. Albert with various modes of transportation, for a Decade March to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Covenant Health’s mission to continue the legacy of the Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns). The march was made by these members of the Covenant Health family to connect the generations and honour the Sisters of Charity who journeyed from Montreal to provide health care for Albertans 150 years ago. The two sister-centers in our area, St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville and Mary Immaculate Care Centre in Mundare, were two stops along the Decade March, each of whom received the “baton” to pass forward in unity to the next Covenant Health centre.
INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Because of the rain not all the methods of travel the marchers had planned for were possible, a few were. This included one lady who actually ran for 12 km on the way to Vegreville from Bonnyville, a horse, and wagon and the Vegreville Pysanka f loat. Peace Officers accompanied the marchers for safety reasons when necessary (ie. With the float from Vegreville.) The Sisters of Charity arrived in Vegreville in 1910, and their example of resilience, compassion and all-encompassing care for those in need continues today at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. In 2008, 14 organizations banded together throughout the province to create Covenant Health a living legacy of Catholic health care in Alberta, built on the 155-year history of their founding congregations of Sisters. The Covenant Health value system, “We provide quality health care to all Albertans. Our mission calls us to serve with compassion, uphold the sanctity of life at all stages and serve the whole person body, mind, and spirit. We are proud to be a valued service provider in Alberta’s integrated health system,” has been carried out over the past decade in 17 different hospitals throughout Alberta, improving quality of life for all patients. The decade anniversary program in Vegreville began with the singing of O’Canada by the children at the on-site daycare and continued with messages from the Town of Vegreville, County of Minburn, MLA Jessica Littlewood, and executives such as Senior Operating Officer of Rural Services, Sheli Murphy.
Suicide Prevention Day 2018
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CLERK - TERM (approx. 6 months)
The Planning & Development Department of the Town of Vegreville has an opening for a maternity leave term clerical position. This individual will act as the Planning & Development Department's receptionist and is responsible for handling inquiries from the general public, employees, and will issue receipts as required. The successful candidate will also maintain and process Building Permit files, Development Permit files, Business License Applications, and prepare Month End Reports. This position involves a substantial amount of filing, data entry and record keeping. The successful candidate will be required to submit statistical information to other departments and government agencies. Suitable candidates will possess the following qualifications:
ŸGrade 12 education and formal post-secondary Administrative
Professional Training.
ŸTwo to three years of experience, preferably in a municipal
environment.
ŸMust be proficient with all Microsoft Office applications. ŸAccurate typing skills and attention to detail. ŸGood verbal and literary communication skills. ŸMust possess strong interpersonal skills. ŸCapable of maintaining a professional relationship with employer(s),
fellow employees, and the general public.
ŸMust distinguish information that is sensitive in nature, utilizing sound
judgment, professionalism and an appropriate level of confidentiality.
ŸPossess and retain a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's License. ŸEquivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered. Salary Range: $38,858 or $21.36/hour - $48,130 or $26.45/hour Salary to commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. A full job description can be requested by emailing mfranke@vegreville.com This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Submit Resumes to the attention of: Mrs. Mandy Franke – Interim Planning & Development Coordinator Box 640 4829 – 50 Street, Lower Level Vegreville, AB T9C 1R7 Fax: 780-632-6479 Ph: 780-632-6856 Email: mfranke@vegreville.com Thank you to all that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Suicide prevention day 2018 - Mayor MacPhee & Councillor Taneen Rudyk
Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville hereby declare September 10, 2018 to be Suicide Prevention Day in the Town of Vegreville.