VOL. 70 NO. 37
67 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
How Sweeting it is
Val Sweeting, Lori Olson-Johns, Dana Ferguson, Rachel Brown, Jeff Hoffart (coach). Guy in the back is Jesse Watcher from Sportsnet and (photo credit Anil Mungal)
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Grant Miller celebrates
Firefighter memorial
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trash cans. 04:53 911 report of an erratic driver. A white Ford truck was trying to run the caller off the road. The caller was not worried as he was driving a large semitruck. 11:30 Report of people smoking drugs in their backyard all the time. 14:31 Report of a break and enter to a garage, where Whiskey and pepperoni were taken. 15:00 Report of a CRA scam. 15:33 See above, another CRA scam. 18:04 911 report of a suspicious male running through yards and checking doors on houses. Extensive patrols were made but the male was not located. 18:41 911 report of a collision, vehicle versus power pole. The vehicle lost control and struck a power pole.
September 7 02:34 Request from the Vegreville hospital to retrieve a suicidal female that had left. The female was located and escorted back to the hospital. 07:04 A male called asking for advice as his ex was threatening to throw some of his stuff out. 12:40 Report of theft from a senior’s home. 13:47 A female called to inform police that she is now in a relationship with a male and that the male is no longer with his wife.
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September 9 11:52 A found firearm that was related to a lost firearm complaint from Sherwood Park earlier that morning. 13:59 Report of a family dispute over inheritance. The family was advised that it was a civil matter. 16:52 Report of a loud TV in an apartment building. The complainant just wanted police to be aware. 18:14 A male called asking what to do about some clothes that a female had left behind. 19:45 Report of an intoxicated female in an apartment building that can’t find her own apartment. A member attended and found the female located in her own apartment. 21:52 Report of damage to an air conditioner. 23:34 911 report of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance. Members attended the local drinking establishment and the female was taken home by friends.
September 10 02:18 911 report of a domestic disturbance. Members attended and the parties were separated for the night. 03:29 911 report of a sexual assault. Still under investigation. 10:49 Report of theft of a quad. It was determined that it was a transaction between two parties and the quad was being used as payment. It was deemed a civil matter. 16:22 Report of a firearm being turned in to the detachment. 22:00 Report of a wheel coming off an eastbound vehicle on Highway 16, striking a westbound vehicle. No injuries. 23:33 Report of concerning comments made by a gun owner. During the week 6 false alarms and 71 calls for service were made in total.
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Gaslighting Joe Machney Reporter And the truth shall set you free. Life is not meant to be complicated, it becomes that way because we let it. For people, I feel one of the most challenging aspects of their lives is the relationships that they are in, particularly with their significant other. I feel that intimate relationships are meant to help people grow and to help the people taking part in them to become complete within themselves through giving to each other the space they need to be who they are. Through this total acceptance of the other, they can enjoy the relationship as an exercise in giving back and forth. Understanding the natural harmony that happens through this practice, the manipulation tactics associated with gaslighting have nowhere to manifest. Gaslighting is similar to the Stockholm syndrome in the sense that the victim is so lost in the maze of the relationship that they are unable to see signs or doorways that will show them the way out. People who in the past have been a pillar of trust and stability for them are soon seen as an enemy. In most cases, this process happens gradually and builds up in a subtle way that may appear harmless at first. The trust that was built in the beginning coats the perception of the abuser and leaves the victim in a state of confusion and uncertainty as the layers of
manipulation build upon one another to the point where noth-
ing is clear anymore and a bubble has been created around you and the abuser, keeping the outside world at a distance. This is very scary and over time the victim can become confused, anxious, isolated, depressed, and they can lose all sense of what is actually happening. This can lead to a dependence on the abuser to define their reality for them. In my opinion, understanding who you are is one of your most important investments. Through doing this you will be able to see what your partner is offering you and if it feels like he or she is assisting you with your overall growth or if they are trying to change you to suit their own vision of who they think you should be. This an important discernment to make and the clarity and patience that comes from it will help you to become more than who you are at the moment. This is what being in a relationship is about. Letting this go will allow the differences that at times may challenge you to come through into your life in a way that they can be seen as colorful entertainment, gifts or lessons for you to take as you wish. By trying to change another into who you think they should be, you are cheating yourself of the gifts that they can offer you. Changing someone into who you want them to be is about keeping people in your comfort zone while holding on to the fear that what they may show you may break down some self-perceptions that you were afraid to face for fear of losing something. It is all layers of ego, which is limited. Knowing who you are allows you to remain open to other’s points of view but also allows you to see the false shadows that may be working to trap you. Take your time and let your partner open their world to you, just be careful not to lose yourself in their landscape. Remember that you are together to help each other grow. If that is not happening, then something is wrong. I’ve been receiving a lot of positive feedback about these editorials and would like to offer the past year’s writings as a collection, but I’d like to know if there is any interest in this idea before I go forward with it. Please email me at: Joe@newsadvertiser.com or stop by the office if you’re interested. Thanks!
Letter to the Editor To the dog owners of Vegreville. Recently I had an encounter with a large dog which was neither leashed nor penned. Please ensure your pet dogs are securely leashed or penned to prevent bodily harm to people and animals. - Wayne Bespalko Mildred Ogrodnick Occupation: retired waitress Likes: feeling well, my children being healthy Dislikes: bad weather, moody people.
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Grant Miller celebrates 10 years
The staff at Grant Miller poses for a photo, as they enjoy the 10-year anniversary celebrations.
Joe Machney Reporter Grant Miller Motors has been a part of the Vegreville business landscape for the past 10 years and has made a name for themselves not only as a trustworthy business with integrity and honest salesmanship but also a generous pillar of the community that continually supports the town in its local business fundraising endeavors. On September 6, Grant Miller celebrated the day with all of his staff, mechanics and sales team, welcoming all who came in with cake, donuts, juice, and coffee, to join them on their big day. Having recently opened up a satellite business in Smoky Lake, Grant Miller Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd, owner Grant Miller is proud to be a part of Vegreville
for the past ten years. “I’m very pleased about the past ten years,” Grant Miller said. “I appreciate the team and staff here for all they did and continue to do for this company.”
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FROM THE PAGES OF THE VEGREVILLE OBSERVER
COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE
90 Years Ago – September 14, 1927 H.A. Wener, representative of the Manufacturer’s Sales Agencies, for Alberta, wishes to announce the arrival shortly of the first sample of the Waterless Automatic Health Cooker. You will now be able to put on your dinner, go out visiting and forget about it and then come back to a nicely prepared, appetizing meal. Waterless cookery is highly recommended by Good Housekeeping Institute, Dr. Royal S. Copeland, the Modern Priscilla Proving Plant, etc. Town Council meeting with reference to bridge leading to the General Hospital, the Chairman of Finance Committee reported that in the first place the Dept. of Public Works disclaimed all responsibility. Further efforts had been made to secure at least some assistance from the Department, the co-operation of Mr. Matheson in this being secured, with the result that finally, the Department had agreed to replace the bridge, billing the town with the material, the Department contributing the labour. Under this arrangement, the town will contribute approximately $700 to the project.
75 Years Ago – September 16, 1942 While it was currently rumored that, following upon the Dieppe expedition, Captain Austin B. Stanton was “missing” the rumor has unfortunately been confirmed by the casualty list issued by the Department of National Defence. “Missing” does not necessarily mean the worst, but it does convey one of four contingencies, namely: first that he is a prisoner-of-war in one or another of the German camps; second that he was wounded and is in a German hospital and unable to communicate as yet with his relatives; Third, that he is among friends in French territory and looking for a chance to escape; fourth, that he lost his life in one way or another. Holiday greeting telegrams and other special rate social messages will not be discontinued in Canada for the present, at any rate, J. Stewart, Services Administrator for the Wartime Prices and Trade Board said in Ottawa. He was commenting on the action of the United States telegraph companies in discontinuing these special services for the duration of the war. “No similar action is contemplated here.” Mr. Stewart said. At least 77,000 British was prisoners are in Axis hands. This was made known in the House of Commons by War Secretary Sir James Crigg. He said that the figures, as of August 25, did not include those captured in Malaya and most other Far Eastern areas, with the exception of Hong Kong.
50 Years Ago – September 14, 1967 The woes of the village descended on town council on Monday night when person after person complained of the extremely dusty situation of the roads leading to the composite high school. Leader of the parade was Nick Hantiuk whose motel is bounded on both sides by the dusty roads. Other citizens living on 49th Avenue added their tales of woe to council in a similar vein. It was learned during the discussion that followed that a heavy application of salt had been planned for the roads just prior to school opening but that the supply had run out. It was planned by council to have more salt brought in immediately and when it is put on the roads the dust situation should abate considerably. J. Hawryluk, manager of Macleods store in Vegreville approached council for approval to run a warehouse sale at the exhibition grounds in time excessive of normal shopping hours. Mr. Hawryluk asked and received permission to sell products at the fair grounds until nine p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
25 Years Ago – September 15, 1992 Snow isn’t unusual in Alberta, just when it falls over a large area of the province in August. A double cold front swept across Alberta from August 18 through 23. The first front brought showers, some hail and even small tornadoes in central Alberta. Even colder temperatures and snow followed. Snow accumulated on the ground on northeastern Alberta on August 21. The nest day, the cold front moved south and delivered snow to most parts of southern Alberta. Higher elevations , such as Milk River ridge, the foothills and the Cypress Hills, received up to 20 cm. Behind the front, temperatures dipped below freezing. Such temperatures caused quality losses in grain and yield losses in green crops. Snow also flattened cereal crops and caused significant losses to a variety of other crops. The 1992 Ranfurly and District Agricultural Fair had their best ever bench show. At the same time the horse show entries were down because of a 4-H convention in Calgary and the Bi-centennial at Elk Point. Dog obedience demonstrations were held on Wednesday and Thursday evening last week at the community registration night held at the recreation centre in Vegreville along with a Karate-Do demonstation.
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.
North Korea’s Nukes Gwynne Dyer The last time when North Korean nuclear weapons might have been headed off by diplomacy was 15-20 years ago, when there was a deal freezing North Korean work on nuclear weapons, and then one stopping the country’s work on long-range ballistic missiles. If they had been negotiated with the same attention to detail that was given to the recent deal that has frozen Iran’s nuclear programme for ten years, maybe North Korea’s quest for nucleartipped ICBMs could have been stopped for good – or maybe not, because North Korea has always wanted an effective deterrent to the permanent US nuclear threat. At any rate, both the nuclear and the missile deals with North Korea failed after a couple of years. Pyongyang and Washington were equally to blame for the break-downs, resorting to tit-for-tat retaliation for various perceived breaches of the deal by the other side. But it was the United States that had more to lose, since it faced no nuclear threat from North Korea UNLESS the deals were abandoned and North Korea’s weapons research went ahead. What we have seen recently – two ICBM tests in July, another one last month, and now what was almost certainly North Korea’s first test of a thermonuclear weapon (hydrogen bomb) – is the inevitable result of the failure then. It took a lot of time and effort to get Pyongyang’s bomb and missile programmes to this point, and it seems clear that Kim Jong-un’s regime decided the safest way to test the new weapons and vehicles was all at once. He’s right. Stringing the tests out over a couple of years might have given the country’s enemies time to organise a complete trade embargo against North Korea, or maybe even some form of attack. The safer course was to bunch the tests up, get the outraged reactions over fast, and then hope the whole issue will fade into the background. That’s what both India and Pakistan did in 1998, and it worked for them. Everybody eventually got used to the idea that they
were more or less legitimate nuclear weapons powers. There is no good ‘military option’ available to the United States and its allies in the current crisis, even though President Trump says “We’ll see.” A direct US attack on North Korea using only conventional weapons would not get all of North Korea’s nukes, which are hidden in hardened underground sites or moved around by night on mobile launchers. It would also call down “fire and fury” on Seoul from ten thousand North Korean artillery pieces and short-range rockets. A US nuclear attack would probably still not get all of Kim Jong-un’s nukes: North Korea is the hardest intelligence target in the world. Pyongyang may already be able to reach the United States with one or two ICBMs carrying thermonuclear warheads, and it can certainly reach all of South Korea and Japan. The political options for the United States and its Asian allies are equally constrained. Trump’s talk of stopping US trade with any country that trades with North Korea is really aimed at China (which already operates selective embargoes on various North Korean exports). But cutting US trade with China would cause immense disruption to the American economy, and it’s unlikely that Trump would actually do it. Normally, when human beings encounter a problem that they cannot eliminate, they find ways of living with it. It often takes a while for them to get there, however, and we are currently in the dangerous phase where people (or at least some people) are convinced that there must be SOMETHING they can do to make the problem go away. The only excuse for radical action now would be a conviction that Kim Jong-un is a crazy man who will use his nuclear weapons to launch an unprovoked attack on the United States, even though it would certainly lead to his own death and that of his entire regime. If you truly believe that, then the right course of action is an all-out nuclear attack on North Korea right now. Otherwise, start dialing back your rhetoric, because you are eventually going to have to accept that North Korea now has a usable nuclear deterrent. You can live with that, because it’s better than fighting a nuclear war.
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What are my rights? Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings, Vegreville Detachment A timely topic has been property crimes in and around Vegreville. This has prompted many coffee row conversations, social media threads and media reports. I had a nice lady from a neighbouring community come in as she had questions about protecting herself and her property. She informed me that she has taken some steps to protect herself such as building a fence and she is getting motion sensor lights installed. But her main question was, what is she allowed to do if someone breaks into her home. What if her dog bites an intruder? For any offenses, vigilantism is not recommended and, it is frowned upon by the courts. The strong recommendation is to always call the police. But I get it. If someone is there now and you call the police it will likely take some time for the police to arrive and besides, you are faced with an immediate emergency. Along with trying to call the police, you need to keep yourself safe and this is where the answer to her question becomes a lot of ‘what ifs’. Under Canadian law, you are afforded authority and protections from prosecution for protecting your property to an extent. Criminal Code sections 25, 35 and 494 speak to what you are allowed to do and this provides the authority for you to do it. I would need a couple pages in this paper to explain these sections properly so that isn’t happening. The bottom line in all of it comes to you having a right to the property, whether it belongs to you, you are legally in possession of it, or, you are somehow in charge of it. This is something such as a store employee that doesn’t actually own the products but is in legal control of it as an agent of the owner through employment. Section 35 speaks specifically to the protection of property. If there was an incident where you used force on another person while legally protecting property the judgement would be on the reasonableness of the force used. An easy example is if your actions cause the death of someone while you were protecting property the courts would likely see this as unreasonable and you may be held responsible for the death. This is because it would be seen as an unreasonable amount of force for the circumstances. What if I send my dog after them or hit them with a baseball bat? These specific events have been determined by the courts to be equated to assault with a weapon. I can’t split hairs here, whether the dog was commanded or it did it on its own, would be a judge issue to decide in court. But again, the totality of the circumstances would be assessed and the reasonableness of what occurred would be determined. If things get to a point where you may need to protect yourself or someone else from harm, this enters into another area I won’t get into here. However, this again would be scrutinized in court and
you may get into legal trouble if you did something deemed unreasonable. The bottom line is your own safety. You never know what the person(s) is
willing to do to get away and how desperate they may be to do so. I certainly realize that it could be very difficult for some people to not make any attempts
to stop the person or even try to hold them until we arrive, but is it worth the risk? The answer is usually ‘no’.
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crime Tofield RCMP investigating homicide RCMP, “K” Division Strategic Communications Unit, Edmonton On September 6, 2011, 49-year-old Miles Naslund was reported to police as missing from his rural home near Tofield after he did not return from his work as a farmer, however, after several years of investigation two men and one woman have been arrested and charged in connection to Mr. Naslund’s disappearance and death. Originally a missing person file, the
ensuing investigation by the RCMP evolved into a homicide case and involved resources and assets from the Tofield and Camrose RCMP Detachments, the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) and its Forensic Identification Section (FIS). On Friday, September 1, 2017, a search warrant was executed on Mr. Naslund’s farm after investigators received information that evidence of the homicide
may be found on the property. The RCMP “E” Division Underwater Recovery Team from British Columbia was brought in to assist with the investigation and located human remains during the search which were later confirmed to be those of Miles Naslund after an autopsy was completed at the
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton. Helen Naslund (52), Miles Naslund’s wife, and Neil Naslund (25), Mr. Naslund’s son, have each been charged with first degree murder and indignity to human remains. Both have been remanded into custody until Thursday, October 26, 2017, when they are scheduled to appear in Fort Saskatchewan Provincial Court. Wes Naslund (32), Mr. Naslund’s son, was charged with one count of accessory after the fact to murder and was remanded into custody until September 13, 2017 when he is to appear in Queen’s Bench Court in Edmonton. Given that charges have been sworn and the case is now before the court, additional information will not be provided by the RCMP at this time, however, should there be any new developments in this matter an updated media release will be disseminated.
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Tower Tack and Western Wear opens up shop Shirley Reithmayer, Rob Dewes (owner), Stephanie Dewes (manager), and Shayleen Sawchuk stand ready to gear customers up in western wear.
Joe Machney Reporter Western wear will never go out of style, it’s part of the roots that make Alberta a strong province and people are proud to wear the clothing. That is the sentiment of owner Rob Dewes and manager-in-training/daughter Stephanie Dewes who recently opened the doors of their Tower Tack and Western Wear store in Vegreville. Specializing in all things cowboy and cowgirl, Rob and Stephanie are excited about all that they can offer the people of Vegreville. “We’re pretty happy about our store and hope to have the grand opening this September or early October,” Stephanie said. “We’ve got Tack, western wear, cowboy boots, jeans, cowboy hats, and a little bit of everything. The soft opening went fine, and we had a lot of walk-ins as well. I feel social media helped us attract a lot of people. Our sales that day were good and we definitely want to keep pushing it.” Feeling like there is a unique personality to their store, Stephanie is excited about the horse on the roof. “I love that part, it’s a sign saying that we’re open for business!” she quipped.
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Firefighter Memorial held in Vegreville Joe Machney Reporter Firefighters are ordinary people who do extraordinary things, and in some situations, those extraordinary things may take the life of the firefighter. On August 25, the federal government announced the creation of a Firefighter’s National Memorial Day on the 2nd Sunday of every September. On Sunday, September 10,
the Vegreville Fire Department took some time in the morning to honor their fallen firefighters who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. “Every single day, within our community and across our great nation, there are men and women standing ready to protect their communities with courage, honor, and pride,” Fire Chief Phil Rowe said as he began the ceremony. “I am very biased, but I believe there is no finer profession than that of a firefighter. Most can’t imagine what it is like to don that coat, boots and helmet, put all fear aside and run into the very danger that most fear and run away from. I truly believe this is why everybody loves a firefighter.”
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fallen, along with some reading from scripture. “I’m very proud to wear this uniform,” Chaplin Crocker said. “I honor the men and women who don this uniform with me, they are the real people who are willing to give their lives for others.” After Chaplin Crocker’s prayer, the f lags were lowered by Past Fire Chief Jerrold Lemko, accompanied by bagpipe music. A moment of silence followed and then a ringing of the bell. Three rings, three times (3-3-3). After which the gathered firemen were dismissed by Deputy Fire Chief Chris Jardine.
As the gathered firefighters, Past Fire Chief Jerrold Lemko, RCMP members, and members of Town Council stood at attention at the Vegreville Fire Department, Deputy Mayor for Vegreville Michael Simpson said a few words about the courage and integrity of being a firefighter and how they do what is necessary, even though it may cost some of them their lives. “The fact that these people willingly went to do their duty is a testimony to the benevolence of what lies in the heart of our firefighter brothers and sisters. The Town of Vegreville is grateful to have men and women who are ready to do what is necessary to ensure that the community at large remains safe.” Chaplin Darrel Crocker also gave his words of encouragement and praise for the
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Common signs of stress Alberta Health Services In tough times we can be more vulnerable to stress, worry, anxiety and depression. It’s important to take care of ourselves. Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. At some point in our lives we all face tough times and we can be impacted directly or indirectly by such things as financial pressures or unexpected problems like what many Alberta farmers are facing with crop or livestock issues. Remember, it’s normal to feel stress from time to time in everyday life. Everyone who goes through stressful events can be affected in some way. Sometimes these stress reactions may not appear for weeks or months following an event. It is important to watch for warning signs. The warning signs of stress can be physical or emotional. Some people call this “storing” stress in the body (physical) or in the mind (emotional). Common physical symptoms of stress include: rapid heartbeat, headache, stiff neck and/or tight shoulders, backache, rapid breathing, sweating and sweaty palms, and upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea. You also may notice signs of stress in your thinking, behaviour, or mood. You may: become irritable and intolerant of even minor disturbances; feel irritated or frustrated, lose your temper more often, and yell at others for no reason; feel jumpy or exhausted all the time; find it hard to concentrate or focus on tasks;
worry too much about insignificant things; doubt your ability to do things; Imagine negative, worrisome, or terrifying scenes; and feel you are missing opportunities because you cannot act quickly. It’s important to recognize signs of stress and know how to cope. Stress relief is different for each person. For some ideas to see which ones work for you visit: My Health Alberta at www.myhealth.alberta.ca and search managing stress. If you are finding you are not coping well, contact Health Link at 811 to find help near you.
crime Two Hills RCMP investigate Break and Enters with theft from pharmacy Corporal Ronald Bumbry EAD – Media Relations Officer Two Hills RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance regarding two break and enters that have recently occurred. On Aug. 18, 2017, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police responded to a break and enter at a store in Andrew, Alberta. It is believed several suspects smashed the front window and entered the store. Once inside they proceeded to the Pharmacy area and stole approximately $50.000.00 worth of prescription medication. None of the medication reported stolen were prescription narcotics. The suspects then fled the area in a dark truck. The suspect truck was located abandoned the same day on the Saddle Lake First Nation and was previously reported stolen out of Andrew, Alberta. Some of the medication that was stolen was recovered. On Sept. 6, 2017 between midnight and 8:00 a.m., another break and enter occurred at the same store. The suspects entered into the building by cutting a hole in the wall and proceeded to steal approximately $1400.00 worth of medica-
tion and an undisclosed amount of money and cheques. The medications that were taken by the suspects during the second break and enter are considered dangerous if not prescribed by a physician and are listed as narcotics under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Some of the narcotics stolen include: Codeine, Fentanyl patches (13), Morphine (150 pills), Oxycodone (490 pills). “The prescription medications that were stolen could cause serious harm to any person,” says Sergeant Michael Magee, NCO Two Hills RCMP Detachment, “We hope someone out there will have further information about these crimes due to the dangers the medications possess.” Two Hills RCMP continue to investigate and are asking the public’s assistance. If you have information about this incident, please call the Two Hills RCMP at 780-657-2820 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).
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Dennis Durrer seeks position as Division 4 County Councillor Dennis Durrer Submitted I married a farm girl, Debra Cherniawsky, 18 years ago and raised my two daughters Natasia and Nicole in close proximity to her parents Terry and Wilma Cherniawsky’s (past County Councilor) 100-year-old heritage family farm. Our family business, Artables, deals in the manufacturing and distribution of unique ceramic giftware, and we supply our designs throughout North America. As a business owner, the experience of dealing with customer service, as well as corporate and government buyers have enriched my sense of organizing, purchasing and overall management and communication skills. Teamwork is Essential for Growth I was Executive Chef in the food industry at several reputable locations, including Panorama in BC, golf courses in the Toronto area, a restaurant in the British Virgin Islands, as well as Chef de Parti with the Calgary Stampede board where I was an effective member of a top notch kitchen brigade, catering to large and small functions. I was able to perfect my organizational and people
skills as well as costing, budgeting and focusing on growth. Negotiating Skills are Sharp I am well practiced in negotiating large business deals with corporate clients such as Coca-Cola Canada, Monsanto, Bayer Crop Science, Bill Gates and the Microsoft Corporation, and have also had dealings with the Protocol Offices of the Canadian Government. I am an active member of the Hairy Hill Elks and the Warwick Community Association where my teamwork is well demonstrated. I would be proud to represent you as County Councillor for the County of Minburn, Division 4. I believe I can share my past experiences and utilize my talents to provide the expertise to be a good listener, a problem solver; a champion for economic development and reform, a team player and to be fiscally responsible. We as County Councillors are policy makers and we must listen to the needs of our County, our residents who are our families, and our farmers who are our economic generators. Community and Family are a Focal Point We are a strong rural Community and I deeply care about our heritage and preserving, maintaining and improving the Community Halls in Division 4. We go to celebrate events, ‘meet the neighbours’, to discuss the past, the present and the future, and to maintain our relationship with one another. Fighting Rural Crime I respect all the hard work that each family puts into their daily lives, the farmers and the amount of commitment that is needed. The cost of doing business can be high and we need to protect our rural families from random crime. Rural crime must be addressed and I plan to seek out the advice of our partners in Law Enforcement. In closing, our Rural Community matters and we must preserve, cherish and protect our history. I would be honoured to be your next County of Minburn, County Councillor Division 4. On October 16, 2017, please remember to vote.
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Harvest of the Past, the Ukrainian way
Joe Machney Reporter The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village brings history to life and has done so for many people throughout all the years that the Village has been in operation. On Sunday, September 10, the Village held their Harvest of the Past event, which closed their 2017 season. Starting at 10 in the morning, the day’s events began with a pancake breakfast and an Elk Island Art Club art exhibit at the entrance, displaying paintings of the Village. Alongside the art exhibit, a vintage car and tractor display brought people back out into the open air, as the wind began to pick up. Out in the Village, a Threshing Bee showed how farming was done 100 years-ago and drew large crowds every time they did the hourly demonstration. Along with horse-drawn wagon rides, grain deliveries to the grain elevator, horseshoeing demonstrations, sickle and scythe cutting with bundle tying, onion and garlic braiding, telegraphers, and many more demonstrations of how life was back in the settler days, the guests for the last weekend open had plenty of memories to take home with them. The young children who weren’t interested in the old ways had their attention distracted by face-painting, crafts, and games and a kid’s pedal tractor race track. Musical entertainment played all day and a Village market place offered a variety of items from food to clothing for people to check out as well. A series of food demos were also put on as Claudia Bolli, a passionate food gardener, described her lasagna gardening strategy, which is about converting a
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HARVEST OF THE PAST - CONTINUED from PAGE 14 lawn into a growing space for a garden. Chef’s Tracy Zizek and Cindy Lazarenko explained how to prepare a traditional nalysnyyky and a traditional borshch recipe. The last food demo was done by Alan Roote, an instructor at the Culinary Arts Program and NAIT. He explained how to prepare a Syrnyk, which is a sweet Ukrainian Easter Cheese. “This is the final day of our summer season, and it’s been an outstanding season for the Village,” Natalie Ozipko, Head communications and External Relations of the Ukrainian Village, said. “We’ve had over 44,000 people visit this year, and that does not include the numbers from today. There’s a lot of planning that goes into place with this Village and a lot of volunteers are needed to make sure that we have everything oper-
ating smoothly. We’re hoping to continue that success for next year.” “The Harvest of the Past is special to us at the Village because we have all of the vintage machinery cleaned up and out and running for the public to see how the pioneers harvested back in the day,” Ozipko said. “The horses are out working the fields and there was also a Canada 150 flavor to the season as well, tied in with other surrounding provincial parks.”
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Brodziak seeks re-election as Town Councilor Marielle Brodziak Submitted It has been my pleasure to serve my municipality as councillor for the previous four years, and I am seeking re-election to represent the residents of Vegreville in the upcoming municipal election. I maintain the priorities I held from my 2013 election
campaign….focusing on Accountability to Taxpayers, Services, Economic Development, and Open, Effective Communication. Municipal council is elected to represent residential and business members of a community when dealing with issues at all levels of government. I believe it’s important to listen to the citizens of my community. My involvement in the com-
munity provides me with an understanding of the current issues affecting residents and businesses…..and an ability to answer questions such as “What is important to you as a citizen or a business?….What are your expectations of council?…. What should the priorities of council be?….What do you want council to achieve?” The importance of setting goals and priorities, and achieving the desired outcomes were all part of the Strategic Plan set out by council in 2014. We must continue to lobby for expansion of health care services and infrastructure for Vegreville…a new hospital and funding for the proposed expansion of Homestead Lodge are at the top of the list. I support Council’s progressive focus on Economic Development to continue and move this community forward by investing in projects currently in various stages of development. I believe the rewards of an investment involving both youth and seniors is immeasurable. We must foster a culture of continuous learning. FCSS has partnered with Rotary Club of Vegreville to offer the ‘Youth Making a Change’ mentorship program, as well as partnering with the Sunshine Senior Citizen Club for the ‘Jr Deputy Program’…. both mentorship programs to develop leaders of tomorrow in the community. A unanimous decision to contribute to Vegreville Minor Soccer to enhance their program will benefit the youth of Vegreville and
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surrounding area for many years to come. I believe an elected official plays an important role as a community leader in the present and future sustainability for their community, region, and province. As your representative….you can expect commitment, respect, personal integrity, a positive influence, and fair representation on your behalf. The experience I’ve gained over the past term as your elected official has helped me better understand the role of council. Councils often have varying differences of opinion, which leads to interesting debates. The importance of respecting each other’s views and opinions and the ability to challenge ideas, not people, leads to good decision making. Communication is key to staying in tune with important issues that need to be heard. I am willing to listen and would like the opportunity to hear your opinions and concerns. For Election October 2017….make your voice heard….make your vote count….I ask that you VOTE BRODZIAK for councillor!
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Ann Waters Seeking Position as Town Councillor Ann Waters Submitted After careful consideration I know this is the right time for me to run for Town Council. I appreciate the work current and past Councils have done to enhance our community. However, I feel that more can be done and that I can contribute what I have learned through my involvement with various Vegreville committees. My knowledge of business finance comes from working in the banking industry as well as operating a successful business over the last 25 years. This will help with expenditure and investment decisions that need to be made by Council. We hear the word transparency all the time. What does this mean? Do we have enough transparency? If elected I will
see if there is more information that can be released to our residents. In 2013 the residents of Vegreville nominated and voted my business as Vegreville and Area Business of the Year (under 10 employees). In 2016 the residents of Vegreville nominated and voted me as Vegreville and Area Citizen of the Year. Honesty, Integrity and Community Involvement are the qualities these awards are based on. This is what I will bring to Town Council to represent you. My community involvement is diverse as I am a volunteer member with many local organizations. Executive Member of the Vegreville and District Chamber of Commerce. Board Member of the Vegreville Region Physician and Health Professionals Attraction and Retention. Committee Member of the Vegreville Rotary Club of which I am Past President for the 2016/2017 term. Member at Large with the Town of Vegreville Land Use Committee. Vice Chair of the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. Vegreville has a lot to offer in terms of education, health, recreation and many other aspects for all our residents. I would like to retain what we have, add to what we have as well as resource and introduce new ideas to our community. I am a true Vegrevillian as this is where I was born and raised. I have seen changes in our community and I see what other communities have done to further enhance their education, health and amenities (big and small). I would like to bring some of those ideas and changes here. Granted, I will be the new kid on the block but new, fresh ideas are what any committee needs. I know everyone has busy lives and having the time to get in touch with someone during normal working hours can be nearly impossible. Through my career as a realtor, I am accustomed to after hour calls. If elected, I will be
available to address your concerns on your time. Change starts in the home. Vegreville is our home. I ask for your support on October 16 for Town Councillor.
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Tina Warawa seeks election as Town Councillor Tina Warawa Submitted It would be my honour to serve the people of Vegreville as your town councillor. I grew up in the rural community of Andrew, and being part of a smaller municipality taught me the importance of community involvement. Our family spent many years involved with the local Agricultural Society, Community Center Association, school board, and 4-H club. My father was involved in politics and I can still hear him telling me that if you want an opinion you have to vote. Some of that must have stuck with me because over the years my passion for politics grew. I started as a youth party member, later studying political science courses. After I was married my husband Jeff and I returned to my hometown to raise our two sons, Justin and Colby. After Colby was born I was elected as our youngest councillor followed later by becoming our first female mayor. This took a lot of hard work but was an amazing privilege to be given. As a councillor, I served as a senior’s advocate, emergency services director, and economic development chair along with chairing our annual budget committee. As a mother, I have had the opportunity to serve as a parent council executive and president, school foundation chair, minor hockey executive member, and local 4-H leader. This time with my
family and community has been priceless. After a family loss, we relocated to Vegreville because I believed this would be the best place to raise my children and call our home. This community has given so much to my family and I want to give back, and that is why I will be asking for your support on October 16th.
and we need to return that support. I believe I am the right person at the right time for the right reason. I would be honored to represent the citizens of Vegreville as your next Town Councillor.
Unique Experience Following my relocation, I have worked for both the provincial and federal government in constituent offices that served the residents of Vegreville. Resources are always limited and having experience in municipal, provincial and federal government has given me the knowledge of not only the programs but who funds versus administers them plus the best way to access those programs. I have worked on regional and inter-community projects and grants. I understand the importance of strong working relationships with those partners and I have many of those relationships already established.
Community Vision I understand that in order to represent people you must listen to them and be open to diverse opinions. I believe that a municipality should not be marketed until you understand what the vision of its residents is. This community relies on the support of their volunteers and businesses in order for our clubs and organizations to survive
SPORTS Vegreville Speedway Fifth Race Rosanne Fortier Vegreville Speedway was not rainedout for the entire 2017 season! Vegreville Speedway Fifth Race experienced no
mishaps while it rode with the same smoothness as all their other races. This is just some of the reasons, as well as, the
fun, thrill, great fellowship and convenience on site that makes people come to the drag races. The September 9th race attracted 41 racers and 130 spectators who arrived from
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Inset: President of VDRA- Shawn Chilibecki presents Race One, Second Place Prize Winner, Lee Hern who also won King-of-theHill with a cheque and cash. (Rosanne Fortier/photo) Lee’s car which is street legal, like many at the races, is pictured launching from the starting line during the King-of-the-Hill races
local areas, as well as, Calgary, Rimby, and Fort McMurray. When the races were over, Vice-President of Vegreville Drag Race Association, Sean Chilibecki presented Race One First Place Prize Winner-Dawn Henderson with a cheque. Chilibecki presented Race One, Second Place Prize Winner, Lee Hern who also won King-of-the-Hill with a cheque and cash. Chilibecki presented Race One, Third Place Prize Winner, Tom Dwyer with a cheque which was sponsored by Shawn Grykuliak, owner of Bumper-to-Bumper. Owner of Den-Mel Industries Ltd, Dennis Melenka who donated the prize money presented Dial-in-Winner Sheldon Kubinski with a cheque. Sheldon dialed-in at 12.860, and ran right on 12.860 for a perfect run!
Vice-President of VDRA-Shawn Chilibecki presented Race One,Third Place Prize Winner,Tom Dwyer with a cheque which was sponsored by Shawn Grykuliak, owner of Bumper-to-Bumper. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Racers like Garry Sobus travel from Edmonton with his 1980 Camaro running a 406 small block Chevy engine to take part in the races at the Vegreville Speedway
Vice-President of Vegreville Drag Race Association, Sean Chilibecki presents Race One First Place Prize Winner-Dawn Henderson with a cheque. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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After going on a school trip to the zoo, my kids bugged me to get a pet. Eventually, we all agreed to adopt a kitten. I found a woman in the classifieds who had five small kittens up for adoption. When we went to the lady's home, she led us to a basket in her master bathroom where she kept the kittens. She pointed to each one and told us their names. "This one is Pixie," she said. "This one is Mixie, that's Trixie, and this one is Dixie." Noticing the fifth one perched atop the fuzzy pink toilet seat, I asked, "What's his name?" "Since he always sleeps up there," she said, "we call him John!"
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Join the Beaver Regional Arts Society for a FREE concert to celebrate CANADA’S 150 BIRTHDAY on Sunday, September 17 at 3:00 p.m. In the Paragon Theatre in Holden. Oh, Canada, We Sing for Thee is a patriot concert that will delight audiences of all ages. Join Leisa Way, her sensational guest singers and the Wayward Wind Band to hear a cavalcade of non-stop hits by Canada’s biggest stars. Enjoy free cake and punch at intermission.
Shelly Tymofichuk Submitted For three days in August, teachers Danielle Eriksen, Leslee Morrison and Keith Gamblin headed to Canmore for a conference where they had the chance to work with other science teachers from around the province who also received the BP A+ for Energy grant. “We gathered with around 30 grant recipients to talk about our projects, learn more about sectors in the energy industry in Alberta, and the importance for our students to understand the consequences of high energy demands we place on our planet as a society. We heard from speakers, held a “trade show” to showcase our school’s project, toured the Horseshoe Dam near Canmore, and so much more. We celebrated every school’s amazing accomplishments in energy reduction and boasted about our school’s project,” explained Mrs. Eriksen.
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Leading up to the first day of a brand new school year were days that our staff gathered for PD sessions for enhancing student learning and programming. Lana Lane of the Learning Network spent a day with elementary teachers and EAs presenting “Words Their Way”. This was the first of other sessions focusing on improving spelling and vocabulary instruction in English language arts. The junior/senior math, science and horticulture teachers met with Rob Baron of Lakeland College and Robert Tymofichuk, technology coach for St. Paul Education Regional Division, to share ideas and further develop our projects for students regarding our Sustainable Greenhouse and Garden program. In addition to learning from their math and science teachers, students will also learn from Rob Baron and other sustainable energy experts from Lakeland College. We held our annual Meet the Staff Night on Thursday, September 7th. It was great for the staff to reconnect with students and their families after the summer break. The evening ended off with a delicious beef on a bun supper along with a roasted vegetable medley which consisted of potatoes, onions, zucchini and carrots with cooked beets and fresh cucumbers on the side! All veggies were harvested by our horticulture class from our very own garden beds! The winners of our staff bingo game were: John Balash-Dack, Delaney Kirk and Ava Machney. They each won a $25 gift certificate that they can use to buy New Myrnam School apparel. The first week ended off with a WoW Volleyball Tournament. WoW (Week of Welcome) is a traditional event where the grade 7s are welcomed into the Jr/Sr High wing of the school. This is also a chance for new students and staff to be officially welcomed into our school! The Jr/Sr High students and staff were placed on teams and played round-robin games to see who would come out on top. This year’s teams took up the names of what our school stand for: BARONS (Bravery, Accountability, Respect, Optimism, Nobility, Selflessness). Team Optimism proudly accepted the Baron Cup as they defeated Team Noble by just 1 point! On Monday, Sep 11, we are looking forward to welcoming our Kindergarten students into our Barons Family! Stay tuned until next week as activities unfold!
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MICKLICH, Annette May 18, 1936 - Sept.14, 1994
Willis Ashton Carter Oct 7, 1921 - Sept 9, 2017 Willis Carter, formerly of Vegreville, AB, passed away at the Rocky Mountain House Health Care Centre on Sept 9, 2017, at the age of 95. Willis was born and raised in Vegreville. He married Marjorie Jackart of Calgary, AB. They raised six children in Vegreville; Robert (Bob) Carter, Berton Carter, Cathy Coonce (partner Jamie Mckay), Marcella Dillman (partner Rod Wylhuizen), Shelley Carter (partner Brian Farro). Willis served in the Air Force as an aero mechanic in Vulcan, AB and later retired to Vegreville, with his wife Marjorie where he farmed and had a mechanical shop. Willis was an active Legion and Mason member. He was pre-deceased by his wife Marjorie, sister Alice Bailey, and son Berton Carter. Willis will be sadly missed by his family and friends, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Willis’ life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Rocky Mountain House, AB on Friday September 22 at 1:00 PM. Cremation entrusted to the Rocky Mountain Crematorium. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in Willis’s name may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #8, Rocky Mountain House. Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-845-2626
DEMBICKI, Nancy A. (nee Steblyk) January 28, 1923 – September 9, 2017 It is with great sorrow the family announces Nancy’s passing. Left to mourn are: her son Bill (Sharon); Nancy’s beloved grandchildren: Kerri-Anne (Grant) Pesaruk and Darren (Tara) Dembicki; along with her great grandchildren whom she adored: Tristen, Triefen and Trayden Pesaruk; Payton, Avery, Griffin and Sullivan Dembicki. Also left to mourn are children: Tony (Blanche), Peter, Betty (Lyle) Mittelsteadt, Theresa (Jeff) Krebs, son- in- law John Kostelny, sister Florence (Peter) Popowich and their families; numerous relatives and dear friends. Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Anton; daughter, Marian Kostelny; parents Eva and Paul; six sisters Cassie Cikaluk, Sophie Reidlinger, Annie Lazarenko, Mary Tymchyshyn, Tillie Mazapa and Nellie Cikaluk; one brother Bill. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church – Mundare, Alberta with Father Francis Mariappa SAC as the Celebrant. A Private inurnment to follow in the Spas Maskalyk Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Vegreville Homestead Lodge. Nancy was born in Mundare, Alberta. She spent her youth working with her family on the Farm. Life was hard. Nancy attended Brody School where she loved being in the choir and dancing (Ukrainian) in school concerts. In 1941, Nancy married Anton and moved to the Dembicki farm. Here, the couple raised their 6 children, eventually passing the farm over to their sons, moving to Fort Saskatchewan and later to Lamont. Nancy was generous and giving. She loved volunteering for the Church or baking butter horns and cinnamon buns for anyone in need of a treat. Baba’s Ukrainian delicacies were a highlight of every Christmas and Easter gathering. Nancy excelled at creating delicate petite point pictures and intricate tablecloths. With their move to the Fort Lodge, Nancy focused on her knitting skills, crafting mittens for her family and even for the entire kindergarten glass. After Anton’s passing, Nancy moved to Vegreville and finally to Mundare. She was content to be back home. Nancy’s lifelong love of music provided solace. She delighted Care Centre staff with yodeling or singing “Good Morning To you.” She entertained the residents with such old time songs as “The Old Gray Mare.” Nancy was never Mrs. Dembicki, she was Nancy, or Baba or even Baba Nancy. She was one of the many babas who worked hard on Alberta farms, were devoted to their families and helped to create our great province. We were blessed to have Nancy for so many years. She loved her children dearly, but her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, were her greatest joy. Her life was fulfilled - she would live on in them. Love you to the moon and back! Vichnaya Pam’yat, Baba. To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
Shirley Severn We the family of the late Shirley Severn would like to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thank you for all the support we received from family, friends and neighbours. We are grateful for the telephone calls, visitors, flowers, sympathy cards, food prepared by others and charitable donations. Also thank you to everyone who joined us for the prayer service and those who attended the funeral service. Special thanks to Rev. Fr. W. Sapiha and his church attendants; the cross bearer, pallbearers, eulogist, caterers and all the volunteers at the Two Hills Centennial Hall. Thank you also goes out to Szypenitz Church Administration and Autumn Rose Funeral Home for their professionalism, support and compassion during this difficult time. Shirley will be forever remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is missed and will remain in our hearts forever! Sincerely, the Severn family
In memory of our mother and Grandmother who passed away 23 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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MacLean, Sharon Jean May 31, 1948 – September 6, 2017 On September 6, 2017, Sharon J. MacLean of Lamont, Alberta passed away at the age of 69 years. Sharon is survived by her loving family, her husband of 40 years Michael Chernyk: children and grandchildren Garnet (Kerry) MacLean: Michelle (Brian) Kelly along with their family Jarvis, Levis and John: Richard (Crystal) Chernyk along with their family Daniel, Nicole and Hailey: Stewart Chernyk; siblings Linda Leepart, David Borshowa, Mickey (Florence) Borshowa, Bernice (Randy) Calvert, Rob (Angela) Borshowa and Shaun (Shelley) Borshowa; along with numerous relatives and friends. Sharon was predeceased by her parents Frank and Margaret Borshowa. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist RussoOrthodox Church - Chipman, Alberta with Reverend Oleksii Suraiev officiating. Inurnment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Lamont Health Care Centre c/o Box 479 Lamont, AB.,T0B 2R0. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE, 780-603-5800
RUZYCKI, Olga June 24, 1930 – September 5, 2017 On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Olga Wapman-Ruzycki of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years. Olga is survived by her children Dean (Brenda) and Cheryl (Mark); her sister Emily; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Olga was predeceased by her husband Harry, her parents Maria and Dymetro Wapman, her brother Walter, and sisters Liz and Stella. The family would like to thank the staff at Viking Extendicare for the love and care Olga received during her stay there. A Parastas (Funeral Service) took place at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church on September 11, 2017 with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Inurnment followed in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800
KITZ The family of the late Garry Kitz wish to express heartfelt thanks to the many people who attended Garry Kitz’s Celebration of Life. All the thoughts and prayers are gratefully appreciated during this difficult time. Our family, friends, farming community and neighbors have been overwhelming with continued support. Thank you to Pastor Doug Hale, Honorary Pallbearers, Autumn Rose Gordon and Patricia Pawluk, Victims Services, Eulogy Larry Kitz, Friend Cary Chernoff, Cora Pawluk slide and music presentation and Innisfree Ladies for the wonderful lunch. Sincere thanks for your donations towards Kidsport. We are very comforted to knowing we have so many supportive family and friends. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Garry is at peace now and will continue to be forever in our hearts and memories. Sincerely, Cathy Kitz, Dylan, Nancy, Brett, Teneil, Skyler
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I’ve arrived! Brielle Lucille Burke
I was born on July 14, 2017 weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. My proud mommy and daddy are Jason and Brianna Burke. I’m already so spoiled by my Grandad and Baba, Bradley and Ann Waters of Vegreville. Grandpa and Nana, Bob and Joanne Burke of Perth, Ontario; and Great Gido and Great Baba, Orest and Oksana Hryciw of Vegreville.
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Hurricane Irma Skirts Puerto Rico, Leaves 1 Million Without Power. Hurricane Irma carved a merciless path of destruction through the Caribbean, killing at least 12 people, leaving thousands of others homeless and plunging more than 1 million residents of Puerto Rico into darkness. As the eye of the Category 5 storm passed north of Puerto Rico early Thursday, a string of Caribbean islands grappled with flattened homes, flooding and widespread devastation. Irma battered the tiny island of Barbuda and the island territories of St. Bart and St. Martin, where local officials said about 95 percent of the island was completely demolished after
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TENDERS How Sweeting it is! Joe Machney Reporter Vegreville’s own Val Sweeting and her team of third Lori Olson-Johns, second Dana Ferguson and lead Rachel Brown successfully defended their Grand Slam of Curling Tour Challenge this past weekend in Regina, Saskatchewan. She scored a perfect 7-0 record through the first tournament of the 2017-18 Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling season to earn $20,000 and a berth in the season-ending Humpty’s Champions Cup. They went through the round-robin portion of the tourney undefeated beating some very good teams along the way. The quarterfinal saw a replay of last year’s final
in Cranbrook, B.C. with the Sweeting foursome defeating Michelle Englot 8-5. On to the semis where they were matched up against defending Olympic champion Jennifer Jones. Although the ice was quite tricky and challenging Val was able to move on to the championship with a 6-5 victory. The final saw Sweeting up against the Anna Hasselborg foursome from Sweden. Sweeting fell behind early when Hasselborg stole 3 in the first end. They fell behind 4-1 and then 5-2 after five ends however a count of 3 in the sixth brought them even. After Hasselborg blanked the 7th, Val made a freeze to the back button with her last leaving the Swedish skip room to draw the pin however she was heavy leaving a steal of one and the championship for the Sweeting foursome. A great way to start this very important curling season for the Saville Centre-based team as they work toward the Olympic Curling Trials in Ottawa in early December.
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“It’s really exciting and to get that berth in the Champions Cup early is always a bit of a relief,” Sweeting said. “You don’t know when you’re going to be back in the final, so you want to take advantage. It was a great event. We were excited to play here in Regina and it was a good time.” Sweeting credits her team for never giving up and charging forward rather than letting their early woes bring them down. “The girls just stuck with it and didn’t get down on ourselves and we easily could have in that situation, so I’m really proud of the team that we didn’t do that. We just plugged away, got a break in six when she left that double and capitalized and then just tried to leave her the hardest shot possible in eight and fortunately it worked out. I thought it was a really good week for the team and we rallied a lot for each other and lots of good things to carry forward. Lots to learn too so we don’t put ourselves in that situation but lots of positives.” The now three-time Pinty’s GSOC title winner Sweeting defeated Michelle Englot’s Winnipeg-based team in last year’s f inal in Cranbrook, B.C. “I’m just as equally excited to win both of them,” Sweeting said. “I think last year coming off a 0-4 start at the Masters we were really happy to turn things around. This year it’s our first event and nice to start off on a good note. Anytime is just as exciting, so they’re both special in their own way.”
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VegMin Annual General Meeting
Right-to-Left front row: Administrative Assistant, Heather MacDonald VegMin staff-Executive Director, Holly Cependa, VegMin Board Members-Newly elected Director-at-Large Christine Ruller, and Director at Large, Beverly Aberhart. In back row from left-to-right-Directors at Large-Lil Van Yken and Nick Chrapko with Vice Chair-Dwayne Hlady. (Rosanne Fortier photo)
Rosanne Fortier VegMin Learning Society’s mission is to provide barrier-free, flexible and affordable learning opportunities for adults in the community. Their Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2016/17 was held on September 7 and began with a free lunch. Executive Director, Holly Cependa stated information about VegMin. VegMin had a total of 1008 learners which includes foundational literacy, English language, basic computer, community capacity, and general interest learners; including video conferencing learners. The majority of the learners are within a 50 kilometer radius while
some are from as far as Lloydminster and Wainwright. Cependa proudly announced that they have no one on their wait list. Forty volunteers put in 841 hours in 2016/17. Vice-Chair, Dwayne Hlady then called the meeting to order. The election of Governing Board Members had two Director’s positions available and they nominated Christine Ruller as a Director at Large where Christine accepted the nomination. Christine was born and raised on a farm. She moved to Vegreville in 2005 where she worked in child services until she retired last year.
The Executive Director Report was next where Cependa presented a PowerPoint presentation of all the happenings at VegMin during the past year. She announced that the Learning Circle were the recipients of a Wendy Brook 2017 Speech Arts Award with Distinction for their Reader’s Theatre performance. They declared that the First Annual Vegreville’s Got Talent show was a success. Cependa said that VegMin offers video conferencing and web conferencing. It was mentioned that they plan to continue to evolve according to the needs of the community. New since the spring of 2017 VegMin
has partnered with Norquest College where students can register through Norquest and take online courses. The next AGM is planned for September 13, 2018.
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A hot sale for VMSA RJV new soccer park Rosanne Fortier Participating in soccer is just as hot as hot-dogs and hamburgers that were served at the fundraising BBQ on September 10 at the site where the new Vegreville Minor Soccer Association RJV soccer park will be located. Citizens paid by a donation of their choice and there were plenty of generous people around as $20 kept being dropped into the tin. Denmax donated the barbeque and helped to grill the food. Proceeds from this sale will be used towards the construction of a new VMSA RJV Soccer Park.
Director of Operations for Denmax grills some hot-dogs and hamburgers. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
FRIDAY @ 5PM. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS Vegreville Minor Soccer Association serves the citizens at the BBQ. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Members of Vegreville Minor Soccer Association who served food at the BBQ (Left-to-right) Treasurer, Michele Schuler, volunteer, Kaylee Bohrson, Register and Fundraising, Shelley Berry, Director of MiniSoccer, Adrienne Mills. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Vegreville on Fire Nicole De Grano Student Reporter Rae-Lynn Billingsley of St. Mary’s Catholic High School competed this summer in Toronto at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). While spending a week in Toronto, Rae-Lynn spent time with other athletes from Saskatchewan and Ontario. Rae-Lynn beat her competitors, winning 3 medals, a bronze medal in 100m and long jump, and a silver medal in her relay along with her team. In her events, she finished the 100m in 13.56 seconds; marking an impressive 4.38m; and helped her team achieve an incredible 56.71 seconds in 4x100 relay. Though this is not her first time competing, she describes this experience as being “intensified by 10” when comparing it to all of her past track meets. Competing with other athletes at such a high level, on a national scale, did not phase her, and she came back home bringing a new sense of pride to our community. She also speaks of this opportunity with high regard not only for the athletics, but for the networking and support
she got from other representatives of our province. She made a nation-wide family that was able to reassure her in times of anxiety before her events. The family she made in this environment was bound even tighter with the message that NAIG aims to spread. The aims to bring focus on multiple sports and disciplines, showcasing the brilliance of Indigenous youth in all of North America, while also featuring the culture of their people. Rae-Lynn said that “It was different… coming from a place where you’re a minority to where you’re fully in it (the culture).” She also described that it was a place where so much effort was put in to prove that the Indigenous minority, can be outstanding athletes. The first NAIG was held in Edmonton, Alberta in 1990. Now, it also features several learning opportunities as it helps bring forth the best of Indigenous culture. St. Mary’s is so proud of one of their brightest shining stars, and would like to congratulate Rae-Lynn for her wonderful achievements!
VDRA donates funds to the community!
Vice-President of VDRA, Sean Chilibecki presents a donation to Vegreville Minor Baseball Association representatives-Colt Twitchell and Chase Twitchell. (Photo/submitted)
Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville Drag Racing Association does more than offer people a good time in a safe environment, they donate some of the proceeds from their races to the community. Vice-President of VDRA, Sean Chilibecki presented a donation to Vegreville Minor Baseball Association representatives Colt Twitchell and Chase Twitchell. Sean Chilibecki also presented a donation to Vegreville Wildlife Federation’s participants-James and Bryce Lowes.
Vice-President of VDRA, Sean Chilibecki presents a donation to Vegreville Wildlife Federation’s participants-James and Bryce Lowes. (Photo/ submitted)
Rae-Lynn Billingsley (left) of St. Mary’s Catholic High School competed this summer in Toronto at the North American Indigenous Games.While spending a week in Toronto, Rae-Lynn, spent time with other athletes from Saskatchewan and Ontario.
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RCL Branch No. 39 Decoration Day Service
Branch President, Comrade Terry Kuzyk.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)
341 Mundare Squadron RCA Cadets. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Flags were placed near the gravestone of the veterans. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier The gusts of wind were strong at Vegreville Riverside Cemetery on September 10 during the Royal Canadian Branch No. 39 Decoration Ceremony. But this wind was light compared to the storms the veterans who served during wars and have since passed away experienced. Their sacrifices were honored at the ceremony which commenced with Marching in the Colors led by Piper-Cmde, Barry Roth and followed by the Color Party. Then Branch Service Officer, Rod Stewart welcomed everyone. Branch Chaplain, Rev. Carolyn Woodall presented the invocation and prayer where she said the veterans served for the cause of freedom and justice for all. Woodall continued with Scripture readings. Following this, Stewart said the service was meant to remember and recognize our veterans. “In these graves are the soldiers who survived battles and came home to peace, and often to wage an internal conflict because they could not forget what they saw and experienced. It is a fascinating lesson in Canadian history to walk the rows of headstones and locate the veterans. The names run the entire spectrum of nationalities that made up our great diverse country. One of the commonalities is that many of these veterans did not feel it was necessary to note their military service on their headstone. They were more concerned with family connections,” Stewart explained. “However they lived their life, they became a benchmark for the rest of society. Those with disabilities formed a measure for the rest of us to recognize sacrifice.” Stewart continued by saying we need to pay tribute for the debt we owe them. The people present at the service were making the veterans’ sacrifices worthwhile and demonstrating a commitment that is needed if we hope this great country of ours lives up to the expectations and high standards set by those Canadians who lie here around our home area and in war cemeteries around the world.” “Rest in peace comrades, you have earned it,” Stewart concluded. MLA Jessica Littlewood said the veterans’ sacrifice is worthy of constant reflection. We also have to remember the struggles our veterans have every day and we need to work to ensure that those struggles are met with resources and support with our own communities. Deputy Mayor for Vegreville, Michael Simpson said that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. If we remember and continue to have services like this one, there is a chance their sacrifice will never have to be paid again. Deputy Reeve, Carl Ogrodnick mentioned that it is important to recognize our veterans and remember them not only on Decoration Day but every day. Branch President Cmde, Terry Kuzyk said that Decoration Day is meant to honor the veterans that are made to rest in our cemetery. “They are the reasons we have the quality of life we enjoy today. Today, we also remember the RCMP members who sacrificed in their line of duty to give us protection at home to enjoy the life we have.” This was followed by An Act of Remembrance with last post, silence, lament, and rouse. The laying of wreaths was next, then Woodall presented the benediction. There was a closing ritual and then everyone was invited to lunch at the Legion hall.
Branch Service Officer, Rod Stewart. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Marching in the Colors led by Piper-Cmde, Barry Roth and followed by the Color Party (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Mundare Cadets, RCMP, veterans, RCL Branch No. 39 members and dignitaries. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Flags were placed near the gravestones of the veterans. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
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Mike Paranich turns 90!
The wagon stopped at the Elks Hall with Mike and grandchildren along for the ride.
Dan Beaudette A birthday party for Mike Paranich was held on Sunday, September 3, 2017 to celebrate his 90th. The family brought the man of honor in style to the Elk’s Hall with a trip around town with Hitch Masters. Mike had a colorful past with many jobs in his 90 years. It all started out with farming which included grain, dairy cattle, hogs, and beef cattle. He was also a carpenter and worked on most if not all the churches in Vegreville plus the Derwent church. He also worked at the Strathcona Refinery construction in the early stages, the first stage of the LRT downtown Edmonton and Foreman at Redwater and Dow Chemical projects. Mike and Alice started Lasha’s catering and for many years were a top notch catering business located right here in Vegreville. He was a member of the BPOE (Elk’s) in Vegreville, in which he held many position including Exalted Ruler. He loved to work at the Elk’s Kinsmen Park filling the trout pond every year. Mike enjoyed travelling and he love to travel brought him to Barbados, Hawaii and a few cruises
Mike Paranich had two long-time friends attend his 90th birthday party from afar. Don Jumaga and Ted Emanuels
to Alaska. “One of dad’s favorite sayings” said his son Greg, MC for the ceremony, “Love many, Trust Few, Always paddle your own canoe!” “Be giving and sharing with others, but don’t be taken advantage of, and always think for yourself and not follow the crown “just because.” Another on of Mike’s joys was playing the harmonica however, during one of Greg’s visits to the home this summer he commented that all he could get from the music stores was a “C” harmonica and what he really wanted was a “D” harmonica. Well to the surprise of him and the friends and family gathered at the hall, Megan, one of the grandchildren presented him with a “D” harmonica. Mike went on to play a tune for the gathering. Mike Paranich had two long-time friends attend his 90th birthday party from afar. Don Jumaga and Ted Emanuels two former RCMP in the Vegreville Detachment came from Radium and Surrey B.C. Both retired from the RCMP said it was wonderful to be back in Vegreville and to see some of the friends they made while here. Accompanying them on their trip was Sylvia (Don’s wife) and Bonnie (Ted’s wife).
Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta
Rosanne Fortier There are 345,000 people of Ukrainian heritage in Alberta! A.L. Horton School declared the first ever Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta on September 7 with a short assembly for all the staff and students. Principal, Mr. Probert was the emcee and welcomed everyone. “Alberta is the only province in Canada that is celebrating Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day. The first Ukrainian who came to Canada was 126 years ago. Canada is such a great country because we accept people from different cultures.” All the Ukrainian Bilingual classes sang O’Canada in Ukrainian which was followed by everyone joining in for the English version. Student speakers Adam and Teah explained that the first documented settlers from Ukraine who came to Alberta were Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak. On November 1, 2016, MLA’s from all parties unanimously passed Bill 26 the Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Act. Ukrainian Albertans have made numerous contributions that made Alberta a better place for all of us. After this, the students sang, ‘This Land Is Your Land’ in Ukrainian with spirited and cheerful voices where afterward everyone sang the song in English. To celebrate this special day in a sweet way, the teachers gave each student an ice-cream treat.
Mike Paranich thanked everyone for coming and also for the pleasant surprise of wonderful harmonica gift.
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Fall Registration and Information Night
Parents register their children into the Vegreville School of Ballet.
Kinette Club members-Danielle Hanson and Lindsay Robinson with Lindsay’s two daughters-Ariya and Tahlia.They were there to inform people about the upcoming Terry Fox Run.
Vegreville Youth Basketball table with Brad Mills with his son, Erin Mills. The gym is rented at A.L. Horton School for basketball for grades three, four, five and six.
Rosanne Fortier The Vegreville Social Centre was home to many citizens of all ages who were anticipating having a full and interesting time for the upcoming season at the Town of Vegreville Fall/ Winter Registration and Information Night on September 7. Clubs and organizations showcased and supplied information on what they had to offer as well as registered people at this event. The tables available were 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets, BGS Career Services, Frontline Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Georgina’s Academy of Dance, Jumpstart, Little Mozart’s School of Music, Martha’s Piano Lessons, Miss. Emily’s Piano Lessons, Promin-Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing, Red Jade Martial Arts, Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance, Terry Fox Run(Kinette Club of Vegreville), Trills Music Studio, VegMin Learning Society, Vegreville 4-H Beef Club, Vegreville Adult Volleyball, Veg AL-Drug Society, Vegreville Alliance Church: AWANA and Cornerstone, Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Vegreville Bowling, Vegreville Centennial Library, Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre, Vegreville and District Child Development Coalition, Vegreville and District Minor Hockey Association, Vegreville and District Youth Curling, Vegreville Girl Guides, Vegreville Gymnastics Club, Vegreville Lions Club, Vegreville Minor Soccer Association, Vegreville Preschool Association, Vegreville Rotary Interact Club, Vegreville School of Ballet, Vegreville Skating Club, Vegreville United Church Kids Klub, Vegreville Visual Artists, Vegreville Wildlife Federation, Vegreville Youth Basketball, Vegreville Youth Ensemble, and Youth Making a Change. (Rosanne Fortier/photos)
Some of the members of Vegreville Rotary Interact Club (Left-to-right) Alex Semko, Shayla Vachon, Rylan Langkow.
Martha Babytska speaks to interested people about the piano lessons she offers.
Miss Emily taught music lessons for four years. She recently moved to Vegreville from Vermilion to teach piano and music theory lessons for all ages.
PLC Baby Talk
Rosanne Fortier Parent Link Centre understands how important the first six years of life is for children’s development. The program, PLC Baby Talk is offered for parents to meet and support each other and to learn about the resources they might want to use in
the community. Program Coordinator for PLC, Alanna Lawrence led the September 6 session at the Early Childhood Centre in Vegreville. The opening song, ‘The More We Get Together’ started the session. After this, Lawrence read a story
which was followed by everyone talking and supporting each other; even the babies watched with interest while they played. Guest speakers from Alberta Health Services and M.O.D.E.L Project also give presentations on a regular basis at this program.
Renae is with her son,William Thiessen who was born on February 9, 2017.William was known as Mr. Charmer at the PLC Baby Talk session. (Rosanne Fortier photo)
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VCHS Meet the Teachers Night
Language Arts 8 and Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Mills speaks to a parent and student. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Culinary Arts and Fashion Design teacher, Mrs. Deanna Miller speaks to parents-Tara Kuzio and Kim Katerenchuk. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Drive Away Hunger
To kick off Drive Away Hunger 2017 Farm Credit Canada had a donation to give to a school feeding program. A.L Horton Elementary School was nominated for the $1000 donation.
Rosanne Fortier Learning happens best when the teachers, parents and the students know each other. Parents and students from Vegreville Composite High School were greeted by the friendly faces of VCHS teachers as they entered and explored the classrooms of their choice at VCHS Meet the Teachers Night on September 7. In the Culinary Arts and Fashion Studies room, teacher, Mrs. Deanna Miller explained that students could take Culinary Arts for both semesters and Fashion Studies for the next semester. Miller said all the junior high classes in Career and Technology Foundation do challenge-based courses. Students in more advanced grades plan all parts of the recipes they use. The high school students make the lunches in the cafeteria under the guidance of a chef. Design teacher, Mrs. Bennett always had a full crowd of parents and students in her classroom and everyone seemed excited about the projects and the 3D printing she spoke about. Grade seven and eight, Science and Physical Education teacher, Laura Sturrock spoke to the parents about what worked best for the students. Language Arts 8 and Physical Education teacher, Mrs. Mills talked about how she thought it was neat that the Grade nine students were able to concentrate on two core subjects each semester. Art, English 30-1 and Drama 9 teacher, Tiffany Tomlinson explained with her art classes, that she started off by teaching basic art skills which helps the students to be ready to create portraits. Later, the students learn how to do pop art, and then they go into sculpture.
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Workin’ on the railway! Railroad work completed in Vegreville Joe Machney Reporter Over the last week and a half, CN Rail had some asphalt and rail work done by CN Rail
said. “CN plans to invest approximately $220 million across Alberta this year to strengthen the company’s rail network in the province improving safety and supporting efficient service.” The investments are part of CN’s 2017 overall capital program that focuses on the replacement, upgrade and maintenance of key track infrastructure.
and B&W Asphalt on 49 street in Vegreville, near the Co-op. “As part of CN’s 2017 overall capital program to strengthen our rail network in Alberta, CN
crews rebuilt the crossing at 49th street in Vegreville with new rail and concrete,” Kate Fenske, CN Media Relations for Western Canada & Manitoba Community Affairs Lead
Planned capital work in Alberta will support network safety and efficiency through: installation of nearly 140 miles of new rail; installation of approximately 275,000 railroad ties; rebuilds of approximately 40 road crossing surfaces; and maintenance work on bridges, culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.
Overdose prevention awareness Alberta Health Services August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event to raise awareness of overdose and reduce stigma of drug-related death. In Alberta, opioid related overdoses are occurring at an alarming rate. Fortunately, many overdose deaths are preventable if medical help is given when you first begin to notice any symptoms. Here are the signs of an opioid overdose: Their breathing is slow or they may not be breathing at all; Body is very limp; You can’t wake them up; Blue lips and nails; Skin is cold and/or clammy; Gurgling or snoring sounds; Choking or throwing up; Pupils are tiny; and Seizures. If you come across someone or are with someone who may be overdosing, call 911 and, stay with them until we arrive. They may need your help while the ambulance is on its way. Due to the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act people who experience or witness an overdose and who call 911 for help will receive some protection under the law. While you wait for help, keep checking on them. Are they breathing? If not, begin rescue breathing. Are they responding or breathing on their own? If they are still unresponsive and you have naloxone – follow the step by step instructions and administer naloxone. Naloxone can temporarily reverse the symptoms of an opioid overdose. For more information on opioid overdose, or how to get help for yourself or a loved one, including where to get naloxone, visit www.stopods.ca.