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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Firefighters with the Lamont Fire Department surprised its only surviving original member by the renaming its fire hall the Robert A. Mitchell Fire Station No. 4. The official unveiling was held on Sept. 12 with around 100 people in attendance. Assistant Fire Chief John Helton said Mitchell, who has served 70 years with the department, was not aware of what was going

to happen until the sign in his honour was actually unveiled for all to see during special ceremony that began at 2 pm. The eighty-nine-year-old Mitchell is second oldest serving firefighter in all of Canada. Helton said he’s been such an inspiration to him and helped guide him when he first became fire chief. “He told me to be yourself and that really, really helped me.”

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RCMP files from September 6 - 12 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 6 10:43 – Report of an attempted vehicle theft in Vegreville. Suspect damaged the door handle but was not successful in entering the vehicle. The vehicle was a Chevrolet Silverado. Owner intervened and the suspect ran. Under investigation. 12:13 – Report of theft of truck in Vegreville. A silver Ford F350 was stolen from the owner’s residence. Investigation is ongoing. 15:10 – Report of an attempted theft of a truck in Vegreville. The vehicle was entered through a passenger side door which was damaged in the process. The ignition cover was removed in a failed attempt to start the vehicle. Vehicle was a Ford F350. Under investigation. 16:59 – Report of an attempted theft of a truck in Vegreville. The complainant noted that his steering column and ignition had been ripped apart. The vehicle was a Chevrolet Silverado. Under investigation. *** Two of the files above noted a white Ford truck involved in the incident. 15:34 – Traffic stop conducted for speeding on Hwy 16. The driver was clocked at 144 Kmph in a 110 kmph zone and was issued a ticket with a voluntary penalty of $297. He was also issued a ticket for “equipment of safety system not maintained in working order” (window tint) carrying a VP of $162. 17:37 – Traffic stop conducted in the Town of Vegreville on a Chevrolet pickup truck after a member observed excessively loud exhaust. Driver was issued a ticket with a VP of $162. Member instructed the driver to have his exhaust system checked. September 7 01:13 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. The driver failed to provide a certificate of registration and was given a ticket for a VP of $243 along with a warning for failing to provide a valid insurance card. 09:06 – Report of a scam. The client indicated that she was scammed via messages on an Instagram account. They forwarded funds to the suspect on three separate occasions totalling $2,500. The suspect is not known to the client. Investigation is ongoing and the matter has been reported to the anti-fraud centre. 12:40 – Report of the complainant’s Dodge Caravan had been entered on the Saturday (when other break-ins were reported) in Vegreville. Complainant

identified items that were stolen. Under investigation. September 8 03:46 – Members conducted a curfew check on a high-risk offender in the Town of Mundare. A 33-year-old female on extensive conditions and curfew was not at the residence and found to be in breach. A warrant has been issued for her arrest. 12:08 – Members responded to a call about a Semi truck and trailer that had left the roadway near Mundare. EMS and Fire attended and the driver was extracted from the vehicle then transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 20:47 – 911 to report vehicle vs (2) moose in Lamont County. Members attended to conduct traffic control while the scene was cleared. No injuries were reported. 20:48 – Members responded to a commercial alarm at a Town of Vegreville facility. It was determined that the location was secure and it was a false alarm.

September 9 09:07 – Report of break and enter to a fenced compound of a business in Vegreville. The fence had been cut and items removed from the compound. Under investigation. 17:34 – Traffic conducted on a motorcycle by traffic services in Vegreville. The 24-year-old driver from Barrhead was charged with “Learner Drive Motorcycle without Supervisor”. The VP is $324. September 10 00:05 – Report of an unknown, unwanted, intoxicated male on private property in Vegreville. Members located a 40-year-old male intoxicated and sitting on the driveaway of the residence. The male was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. 20:46 – Report of a tractor trailer east bound on Hwy 16 with no lights on the

trailer. The call was forwarded to Vermilion RCMP who were able to intercept. Members noted that lights were illuminated. The driver was given a warning. September 11 08:22 – Request for assistance from Leduc RCMP to locate a missing 14-yearold female who was believed to be in the area. Members were able to locate the female in Vegreville safe and was left in the care of a responsible adult. 09:49 – Traffic enforcement in the area which resulted in multiple speeding tickets, window tint, driving without license plate visible, and window tint. One driver in a GMC Sierra was observed near RR 140 travelling 150 kmph on Hwy 631 (110 kmph zone). The 29-year-old male from Ranfurly received a ticket carrying a VP of $495 for speeding as well as a $243 ticket for failing to provide an insurance card. 17:37 – Report of a vehicle that had left the roadway at RR 135 & Hwy 16. Members responded with EMS and Fire. Investigation revealed the 24-year-old driver to be impaired. He was medically cleared and then arrested for impaired driving and later released with documents for court. September 12 10:03 – Report of an abandoned vehicle on private property in Lamont County. Members attended and confirmed a white Chevy Silverado was reported stolen and involved in multiple files near Lloydminster. The vehicle was recovered. 21:35 – Traffic stop conducted on a GMC Sierra on Hwy 15 for speeding in Lamont County for driving 130 kmph in a 100 kmph zone. Mandatory alcohol screening was done conducted on the 30-year-old driver with a “caution” result. The driver was provided a 3-day suspension and vehicle seizure as well as a speeding ticket. During the week there were 98 calls for service made in total including: 2 false alarms, 0 false 911s, 2 animal strikes, 3 wellbeing checks, 7 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 0 COVID, and approximately 28 tickets from traffic enforcement. Have questions about the blotter? Reach out to us at blotter@newsadvertiser.com and we will do our best to provide answers to your queries.

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audience she is a daughter of a Ukrainian Michelle Pinon News Advertiser mother and Irish father. She explained The Hands On History Festival got that her Baba Annie Pylpow was born in underway at the Basilian Fathers Museum 1906 and came with her mother Mary shortly after 11am Sept. 11. (Chernyk) Pylpow to Amber Zyla served as Canada in 1909. Her MC during the official father Fedor Pylpow ceremony and welcomed came to Canada in 1907. dignitaries and special They farmed near Delph. guests. My Gigo Mike Huley “We are so lucky to be was born in 1892 to Nick able to gather here today to a nd A n a st a sia celebrate 130 years of (Tanasichuk) Huley. He Ukrainian settlement in came to Canada along Canada as well as enjoy with his brother in 1911. the art exhibit, the farmers He worked in coal mines market, and also the launch and lumber camps before of the Sawchuk summer Monument honouring purchasing a farm near Ukrainian pioneers. house restoration project. Chipman in 1922. He met (Basilian Fathers Museum/ Zyla said she had several Baba and they were marSubmitted/Photo) ties to Mundare and the ried on March 7, 1929, Ukrainian community. and settled on his farm “My baba, Lois Zyla, has lived in where they raised their nine children. Mundare for 60 years, and was a teacher Thanks to the hard work of our ancesat Mundare School for many years. I have tors, the fields were ploughed and the spent countless weekends and weekdays development began on what is now one of out here spending time with Baba and the world’s most productive agricultural making endless memoeconomies. While many of ries such as learning us no longer farm the land, how to make perohy, our pioneering story homemade macaroni, remains important to our pysanky, celebrating shared values, and cultures thanksgiving and getin the small towns all ting my Easter basket across the region. blessed every year.” Today is just another She said her parents example of the benefits our met in Grade 2 while vast cultural roots have on attending Mundare the future of this great School and later marprovince. Heritage truly ried at the grotto across does matter in Mundare from Ukraina Park. and all across Alberta.” Antique car collector George “So, as you can see this The Consul General of Sample. (Basilian Fathers town and the Ukrainian Museum/Submitted Photo) Ukraine in Edmonton, community hold a speOleksandr Danyleiko was cial place in my heart.” the special speaker for the Mayor Mike Saric brought greetings on ceremony. He said the Ukrainian culture, behalf of the Town of Mundare. He spoke education and heritage is what makes this about the legacy the Ukrainian settlers country rich and diverse and said he was left that will be remembered forever. glad and proud of the great history that Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA begin in the region. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk told the Danyleiko said it was his first visit to

Mundare and thanked the organizers. He commended the Basilian Fathers Museum for preserving its history and for keeping the memory alive. Of the 1.4 million Ukrainian Canadians 370,000 are from Alberta. He said it was important to learn the history of their ancestors. He spoke about the Memorandum between Lamont County and Nebyliv, Ukraine and how he will assist in fulfilling this Memorandum.

UCC-APC President Orysia Boychuk brought greetings on behalf of the organization and talked about the special bond and history they share. She said it was also the anniversary of the museum which opened in 1999 on the 100th anniversary of the first arrival of Ukrainian immigrants. Most Reverend Bishop David Motiuk concluded the ceremony with a special and prayer and blessing.

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Space and time. Something the universe has lots of, but we seem to have less and less of with each passing day. In publishing, space and time are a part of life and impact most of what we do. When I write my opinion piece, I am limited by both the space I have available and the time I have to research and write. There is no question that we miss things, and with opinion pieces, there are often differing opinions. It’s the nature of the business so I expect response to things we write. After my “Got Worms?” piece, I received a number of responses, so I felt it necessary to follow up with some of the information readers sent in. Terry wrote with a statement that really rang true to my main thought. “Taking any veterinary medication for any purpose is just stupid, period...” This is a thought I likely could have expressed better. Ivermectin is not the only veterinary product used by people. Body builders have purchased bovine colostrum supplements for decades. Has it killed anyone? I doubt it, but c’mon, think these things through. Andrew pointed out the flaw in my position about Merck not willing to turn down insane profits. Ivermectin (and hydroxychloroquine) are no longer patent protected so there is no big

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profit for Merck as all the generic options are out there. Hence... a new, shiny vaccine would be better for Merck and similar companies. Agreed. Terry also pointed out that my dismissal of Ivermectin is detrimental to the larger conversation. As I stated (but missed in my article) to a few readers who wrote in, if a doctor is prescribing me Ivermectin for COVID or anything else.... I’m in. In the US, Ivermectin has been prescribed by REAL doctors and recently Joe Rogan announced that he was treated with Ivermectin and monoclonal antibodies (FDA approved) along with an NAD drip and vitamin drip etc. Rogan’s treatment of course came from a doctor and not a feed store, veterinary supply or some dude on the internet. The doctor part of the equation is CRITICAL in the larger picture. Parts of his treatmen was also very public when treatment was done on President Donald Trump. Terry’s (not so brief) information supply came with a wealth of knowledge. Without pointing out each as provided by Terry, you can assume much of this next part came from his thoughtful input. As always, due to space, I need to run through things without full detail. Should anyone want this information in its entirety, you may email me and I will forward it on. AHS has reviewed and is currently reviewing additional studies as they become available but have not approved the use of Ivermectin in COVID treatment. I’m not sure if it is approved for other treatment, but I would think so. A number of healthcare jurisdictions including Mexico City, India, Argentina, Panama and Brazil have authorized treatment programs which include Ivermectin. Ivermectin is safe when prescribed by a doctor and the World Health Organization has stated that Ivermectin is one of the world’s top essential drugs. Finally, because Ivermectin is cheap, it could prove to be important in the fight against COVID. We hear about the vaccination rates of rich nations and how poorer nations do not get adequate supply mainly due to the cost. If Ivermectin is effective against COVID it would have a similar effect to what was seen with cheap malaria drugs which cost about 13 cents per course of treatment for an adult. The median cost to treat the average episode of malaria was $6.00 in 2011. We can only imagine the impact such treatment would have in the world wide fight against COVID if it would be proven to be effective and could be administered systematically. Thanks to all for the feedback and civil, healthy debate on this. One final tidbit from Terry... “since it is safe (Ivermectin), not taking it seems to pose more risk than taking it (human formulation at doctor-prescribed doses, of course).” I fully agree. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Alberta’s Finance Minister Provides First Quarter Fiscal Update Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville

Finance Minister, Travis Toews gave an update on the first quarter of our fiscal year on August 31. In February, Minister Toews projected an $18.2 billion deficit. On Tuesday, we learned that number has been slashed to $7.8 billion. A major reason for this is due to higher-than-expected oil prices. We know that Canada and the world needs more Alberta energy, and we are ready and eager to supply it. I also want to thank the five cabinet ministers that visited the Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville riding this week. I was able to bring: Education Minister Adriana LaGrange, Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity Dale Nally, Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Tanya Fir, Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda, and Community and

Social Services Minister Jason Luan to Fort Saskatchewan for some great conversations. We also were able to give the ministers a tour of the Industrial Heartland as well and I can tell you they were almost as amazed as I am about the great work happening right here! I also want to highlight something that is extremely important. The recognition and admiration for our volunteers. If you know someone who is always there to help the community, please consider nominating them for the 2021 Stars of Alberta Volunteer award. In closing, I would like to wish our amazing Province a Happy 116th Birthday. Alberta Day was on September 1 and whether you are born and raised here, or are new to Alberta, we can all agree that we live in the best Province in Canada. However, I will say that we live in the best constituency!

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Wealth Taxes - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 who are either envious or resentful of those who are successful. Essentially, it’s not rational; but politics rarely is. The worst aspect of this idea is that it would punish those who build strong businesses, amass capital and contribute to the economy. At the same time, it would reduce incentives for dream-

ers and entrepreneurs to start new ventures that spur economic growth. The rich are rarely satisfied with merely accumulating assets. They want to build on success, putting their earnings into new ideas, venture capital funds and angel investments. Canada is trying to attract more people like Shopify founder Tobias

Lütke, and to encourage and support those who are developing here today. Imposing a wealth tax would mean we have fewer of such people who spark the economy. The nation would be poorer for it. Ian Madsen is a senior policy analyst with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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90 Years Ago – September 16, 1931

The past week has been characterized by the meanest harvest weather known since 1925. While no heavy rains have fallen, they have been persistent with the result that harvesting has been at a standstill. Practically all cutting is completed and threshing would be under way except for the everlasting rains. When it wasn’t raining it was cool and cloudy, but there have been no damaging frosts. Our friends at Lavoy are losing a fine citizen and good community worker in the removal of Mr. A. Watson to Pouce Coupe, where he has accepted a positon. Mr. Watson has been in Lavoy for some sixteen years and during that time has held numerous positions of responsibility in addition to devoting himself without stint to the welfare of the community. Mr. Watson will be much missed, not only in Lavoy but throughout the district where he has gained a name for courtesy and square dealing. His successor is Richard Brown, late of the Lavoy post office. Mr. Cranstoun, our bank manager in Ryley, has been transferred to Belview and expects to leave for that point shortly. Mr. Doran, who has been managing the branch at Clive, will take over the duties to the Ryley branch.

75 Years Ago – September 11, 1946

On Sunday, September 15th, Canadian Utilities Limited, will be energizing the Rural Electrification lines to fifty farmers in the Willingdon district. This is the second Experimental Area is this district and has just recently been completed. At the September meeting of the M.D. of Eagle a $2,000 grant for the Duvernay road was accepted. The purchase of one TD 18 from the Industrial Road Equipment for $9332 cash was authorized. Provision was made for by-election in division four for councillor to complete Mr. Tweeddle’s term. C.W. Brinton was appointed returning officer and nomination was set. Miss Lorraine Ziegler, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ziegler, left last Friday to commence training in the General Hospital in Edmonton. Repercussions of strife in the Middle East are being felt in the ports lining the Pacific coast of Canada and the United States. War risk on cargo from these ports to Palestine have been increased to 31 ¼ cents per $100 cargo value. The former rate was 20 cents. Strike and riot risk rates have increased from 1/8 to ¼ per cent.

50 Years Ago – September 16, 1971

Mayor Moshansky has been returned to office of mayor by acclamation while an election will be required to choose six councillors from a field of nine. Nominated for council are John Huzil, John Symyrozum, Bruce Bird, Mrs. Kay McKenzie, Terry Soldan, Lawrence Ruptash, Nick Yakimyshyn, Oleh Sokoluk and Bill Triska. Jerry S. McCarty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCarty of Vegreville, recently completed recruit training with the RCMP at Regina and is now being transferred to British Columbia for duty. Cst. McCarty joined the police force in February of this year. Junior Hockey promoter in Vegreville, Ben Dupuis, informs the Observer that his Jets are now members of the Central Alberta Junior “B” Hockey League involving teams from Barrhead, Stony Plain, St. Paul, Ft. Saskatchewan, Winterburn, Vermilion, and Vegreville. The Vegreville Elk’s Lodge spent over $1,000 this spring at the Elk’s Park to install a new pump and motor and to bring in electricity to automatically keep the fish pond full at all times as long as there is some water in the river. The Department of Highways repair crew were in Vegreville on Tuesday to effect repairs to the Highway 16 Bridge just east of town. In addition to replacing guard rails on either side, treated timbers were replaced to ensure complete safety of the concrete structure.

25 Years Ago – September 17, 1996

The village of Hairy Hill has taken the first steps towards becoming a hamlet. Village councillors met with county councillors and representatives from Municipal Affairs to start discussing the issues. After the meeting the two administrators has a chance to add any other points to the study. According to county administrator Gary Popowich, issues like infrastructure maintenance, by-laws, existing agreements signed by the village, and staffing have already been discussed. Some of the key aspects of the dissolution won’t be major obstacles, at least from the county point of view. The county has been doing the roads and snowplowing in the village for years, said Popowich, so residents “shouldn’t see any difference in services.” Lakeland U11 girls district soccer team recently placed fourth in provincials in Calgary. The team had previously placed fourth in the Sherwood Park Tournament and took a silver medal in the Vermilion Harvest Classic. Members come from Vegreville, Bonnyville, Viking, Vermilion and Elk Point, with local ones being Victoria Sung and Jennifer Byers, plus coach Lois Byers.

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Wealth Taxes Ultimately Cripple Economic Growth Ian Madsen Frontier Centre for Public Policy

There has been increasing clamour from some circles to impose a wealth tax upon Canadians. The usual government-expanding social ‘democratic’ pressure and interest groups are especially enthused by the idea. They also claim it’s popular among the public. A one-time tax of three per cent on individuals with wealth above $10 million and five percent on those with more than $20 million would supposedly net $60 billion. A one percent tax on holdings above $10 million would glean $5.6 billion per annum. However, if the public was fully informed about this notion, they should find it less alluring. The shortest answer to why this is a bad idea is that it has been a failure everywhere it has been tried. This type of measure has been repealed in many nations, including France, Italy, Germany, even tax-happy Sweden, and several other smaller European countries. And the tax only raised about 0.2 percent of gross domestic product, on average, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The tax encouraged wealthier individuals, families and their firms to flee to jurisdictions with lower taxes. It also encouraged them to transfer assets – particularly more liquid ones such as securities or ownership stakes in private companies or real estate – to other nations or into non-taxable trusts. The tax also hurt people and companies that were asset-rich

but had low cash flow. Assets had to be sold in some cases. Executives took more income in the form of stock options, which are hard to value until exercised, or in perks rather than outright share awards. They also borrowed more money, lowering their net worth. As well, those targeted often distributed more money to family members, friends, their communities or charities to lower apparent wealth. They also bought art and other collectibles, which are hard to value. Difficulties in valuation are another problem with wealth taxes. While we know the price of actively traded shares in corporations, other major asset categories; bonds, private company shares and debt, mortgages and real estate are either far less liquid or more turbulent. They have to be appraised using subjective estimation techniques. As one of the fundamentals of finance is to be conservative, this would tend to value less liquid assets at the lower end of any range. These values could also gyrate wildly, as interest rates and economic growth projections change, along with wildly fluctuating risk premiums. Valuation can be complicated when it comes to art and collectibles; including gold, silver, and other precious metals, gemstones, jewelry, antiquities and inventories of goods and supplies or natural resources. Erring on the side of caution would cause valuation to be conservative. So instituting yet another tax, which won’t generate much revenue, will be difficult and costly to administer. It will also discourage investment and wealth generation just to satisfy a loud minority

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Fred Sirett Maverick Party Candidate in Lakeland Riding Michelle Pinon News Advertiser You could say Fred Sirett is someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action. While he didn’t intend to get into politics, he did so because of the encouragement he received from his wife Shireen. “I didn’t see any options when I was considering who I should vote for, and I found the Maverick Party. And when I found out the Maverick Party was a western only federal party that attracted me first. I got to know the leadership. I trust the leadership, Jay Hill and Leon Benoit in our area, and I just got involved. No one was stepping forward to run for Lakeland and I did. And they received me.” As to why constituents should vote for him? He replied, “We have a unique position. Our interests are in the west and the west solely. That would be the biggest overriding reason to vote for Maverick for our constituency. We are not compromised or conflicted with central Canada’s agendas. What is good for the west is what we’ll support, and so it brings a very well connected local voice to our constituency in Ottawa. When you’re talking about autonomy are you talking about separatism? “We are talking about independence. There’s a difference in those two words.” He said it’s akin to the Bloc Quebecois Party as it is maintaining their interest in their own local region. “That would be the same for us as well.” Does that mean independence? “We think that if we can’t get a fair deal we need freedom.” Even though the Maverick Party only represents British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan Sirett believes they can have a strong and effective regional voice. “There’s a lot of people who would mock or pale it in the length of time that it will take to grow in strength, but Deb Gray is a great example, one voice for Reform in the early ‘90’s and had a great impact. And we believe that having a voice in Ottawa will have a great impact. We are in it for the long haul, and we don’t believe that the fight and the challenges before us are going to be solved in six months or in a year, probably in three years; but we need to get a voice in the west, and that isn’t happening right now.”

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Hello. My name is Ann Waters – Councilor for the Town of Vegreville. I have had the privilege to serve as your Town Councilor for the last four years, but regretfully I will not be seeking re-election this October 2021. During my term I helped negotiate many new and important issues making Vegreville a better place to live, work and play. I wish the new Council the strength and fortitude to make the right decisions for our town going forward.

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Harvest 2021 Full of Challenges Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The sky was heavily laden with grey clouds and the hope was for the rain to hold off. Noah Baxandall was busy combining red spring wheat on 120 acre field six miles south of Vegreville on August 31. He said they lost sometime with a breakdown a couple of days ago and 10 mm of rain was forecast for the following day. The bright side was that sun and warmer temperatures were forecast after that. Noah, who farms with his dad Al, have about 2,000 acres to harvest which had just gotten underway. Al said he’s heard wheat yields are below average and barley yields are poor, but hadn’t heard anything about canola that is usually harvested a bit later. Noah said they also put in faba beans, which are

Noah Baxandall. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

planted first and harvested last. The quality of crops and how much they will yield varies, and producers won’t really know what the final product will be until

it’s in the bin. Even though yields are down, prices are rising, and that could possibly help out some producers in the region in the long run.

LARA Hosts Annual Summer Field Tour Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Every summer the Lakeland Agricultural Research Association, (LARA) hosts a field tour for producers in the Smoky Lake region. This summer, 21 producers attended the event that was held on July 22. LARA Representative Amanda Mathiot said the Smoky Lake site consists of cereal trials as well as a hemp and flax demonstration. Mathiot said, “The research trials in Smoky Lake County benefit the producers as they are able to have a first-hand look at how certain varieties can grow in

Producers listen attentively during the tour. (LARA/Submitted Photo)

their area, as different soil types and environmental conditions affect how crops grow and yield. Trials such as the Regional Variety Trial and Regional Silage Trials benefit producers as these trials are conducted all across Alberta and compares how the trials do across the province. All of the data that is collected of these trials goes into the Alberta seed guide.” Mathiot noted that, “LARA tries to create research trial based off of our local producer’s needs, if there is something that they are scared to try because there is limited information, and something is not proven we try to create a trial that will benefit the producers. As example this is the reason the Top Dressing in spring wheat trial was created.” All of the data collected from the LARA research trials is available to

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producers on its website. Mathiot went on to say that LARA was created in 1991 and is based out of Fort Kent Alberta. The four member municipalities include: M.D of Bonnyville, County of St. Paul, Lac La Biche County, and Smoky Lake County. LARA conducts research and extension events in those municipalities to benefit producers in the agricultural industry. “LARA started working with Smoky Lake County in 2015 to bring agricultural research and extension to the producers within the county. We have three main programs, Cropping, Livestock/ Forage, Environmental and a small Horticultural Program.”

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Fall Trail and Obstacle Equine Fun Show

One participant sends the mail on horseback in part of the obstacle course. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

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Vegreville Agricultural Society (VAS) saw 16 entries of participants at their Fall Trail and Obstacle Fun Show at Vegreville Agricultural Grounds on September 12. Daryl Cole, Stacy Cole, and Rachel Farr from VAS Horse Committee coordinated this event. The classes and placings of people who participated with their horses were: In hand Junior Trail-1st Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, 2nd Avery Stevenson with Tynee Dancer, 3rd Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, and 4th Emily Hofmeyer with Scooby and 5th Gauge LaRue with Nova. In Hand Senior Trail: 1st Michelle Stefaniuk with Smart N High Chic, 2nd Karina Trudel with Rosie 3rd Kirby Mears with Ringo and 4th Karina Trudel with Pippin. Junior Trail: 1st Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, 2nd Avery Stevenson with Tynee Dancer, 3rd Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, and 4th Gauge LaRue with Nova. Adult Trail: Tied - Peter LaRue with Two Bucks and Krista LaRue with Nova. Green Horse Trail: 1st Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, 2nd Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, 3rd Michelle Stefaniuk with Smart N High Chic, and 4th Emily Hofmeyer with Scooby. In Hand Junior Obstacles: 1st Avery Stevenson with Tynee Dancer, 2nd Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, 3rd Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, and 4th Zaidee Heraid with Junior. In Hand Senior Obstacle: 1st Michelle Stefaniuk with Smart N High Chic, 2nd Karina Trudel with Pippin, 3rd Kirby Mears with Ringo, and 4th Karina Trudel with Rosie. Junior Obstacles: 1st Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, 2nd Gauge LaRue with Nova, 3rd Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, and 4th Destry Heraid with Moose. Adult Obstacles: 1st Michelle Stefaniuk with Smart N High Chic, 2nd Peter LaRue with Two Bucks, 3rd Krista LaRue

with Nova and 4th Jen Nawrot with Molly. Green Horse Obstacle: 1st Payton Yurkowski with Son of Phoenix, 2nd Payton Yurkowski with Payton’s Swayze, 3rd Avery Stevenson with Tynee Dancer, and 4th Jen Nawrot with Molly.

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Lamont firefighters. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Helton joined the department in 1984 and said Mitchell was always there in the background. He, along with several other firefighters described Mitchell as a quiet leader, and one who has shaped them as well as the department as a whole. Mitchell can be seen at the fire hall every Tuesday evening where he takes roll call. He has not only been involved in regular activities over the years, but in all of the special events and

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fundraisers the department has held. The admiration, appreciation and fondness for Mitchell was evident in the kind words and deeds of the department members as well as visiting firefighters from all of the departments within Lamont County Emergency Services, (LCES) who were in attendance. Mitchell officially joined the Lamont Fire Department on Sept. 4, 1951. The department was officially formed that year following a serious fire in the community. LCES Regional Fire Chief Shayne Milliken said renaming of the fire station is a fitting tribute to Bob. He also brought greetings on behalf of the Office of the Fire Commissioner and offered congratulations on behalf of the 100 members of the LCES for 70 years of service. Retired Deputy Fire Chief Herman Sieker has known Bob since 1988 and said he’s a very dear friend to him and his wife Linda. “His dedication to the department is without question. No one will ever achieve this,” stated Sieker. Plans to rename the fire hall began earlier this year, and in March a formal request was made to town council. Mayor Bill Skinner said through his involvement with the town he

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received a lot of insight into the operations of the fire department thanks to Bob. Skinner said Bob’s continual dedication to the department and to the safety of the community has been outstanding, and he is well deserving of this major accomplishment. Lamont Fire Chief Scott Calder also commended Bob for his dedication and commitment to the department, and for reaching this special milestone. Mitchell said they are a “very tight knit group” and he has enjoyed all of his time with the department. Two of the biggest scenes he was involved in the was the bus-train accident and the hospital fire in Lamont. Bob said he was surprised by the renaming of the fire hall in his honour and was very emotional following the ceremony. Former classmate and friend Ken Harrold said Bob is very intelligent and did really well in school. He described him as “modest” and as a “quiet leader” with a great deal of common sense, good sense of humour, and someone who showed respect to everyone. Harrold said Bob was on the rifle team in air cadets, earning a scholarship, and becoming a pilot. Bob also ran his own automotive shop in town for many years.

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Sponsor a Firefighter in Your Community Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Every October the Vegreville News Advertiser, (VNA) publishes a special Fire Prevention Week section to honour local firefighters. This year, VNA is offering residents throughout the region the opportunity to sponsor a firefighter. Publisher Dan Beaudette says this will be the first time VNA has offered the opportunity to residents and community groups and is very excited to share in the special offering. Firefighters are near and dear to his heart and he believes it is important to pay tribute and honour the brave men and women who sacrifice a great deal to protect people in their communities. “It’s often a thankless job,” says Beaudette, as firefighters work under a great deal of pressure when dealing with serious motor vehicle accidents, structure

and grass fires. Often times firefighters are faced with life and death decisions which can have lasting impacts and broader ramifications for them and community members. It makes it especially difficult in rural areas where they personally know many of the people they serve. Although firefighters receive a small honorarium for training and call outs, it is very small in comparison to the countless number of hours they commit and hazardous conditions they must work in. They are on call day and night and never know when the alert will sound for them to head to the fire station and gear up. Beaudette hopes many people will show their pride and appreciation to their family, friends and neighbours who are volunteer firefighters in their community. The deadline to become a sponsor is Sept. 21.

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PPC Holds Political Rally in Vegreville

Maxime Bernier. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Well over 100 people attended an outdoor political rally hosted by the People’s Party of Canada, (PPC) at the Rotary Peace Park Sept. 12. Lakeland PPC candidate Ann McCormack stood alongside party leader Maxime Bernier during the rally which consisted of speeches as well as question and answer period. Lakeland candidate Ann McCormack greeted the crowd and thanked them for attending the rally. She added, “We wouldn’t be here if a wonderful family, the Houle family hadn’t laid the foundation for the party in this area two years ago. We are here because there is a federal election looming. But we are here because

we’re watching our freedoms dwindle right in front of our eyes. The establishment censorship doesn’t allow the nation to hear any alternative voices. They are all the same at the leadership debates, they all want to control us. They want control over us through UN mandates, making us subject to unelected entities. They want high taxes without prosperity, and they have draconian covid measures over us. We need to end any obligation to the UN. Provinces need more control over taxes and how they are spent.” Maxime Bernier said he was happy to be in Vegreville and knew why attendees were also there. “Because you know like me that without freedom there is no human dignity. There is no equality of life. There is no economic prosperity. And you know freedom is the foundation of our western civilization. And you know our freedoms are being attacked.” Bernier said they were being attacked by the other political parties, the mainstream media, and the woke culture. He used Trudeau as an example who created a new program for only Black entrepreneurs which he called racial inequality and said it should be for all entrepreneurs. He touched on a variety of issues including: covid mask and vaccination mandates and the constitutional rights of each individual, the inequitable equalization system, opposition to mass immigration, damaging inflation tax, and the

party’s platform. Bernier said he won’t be Prime Minister after this election, but prays he will win

his seat, and hopes to be alongside many other successful PPC candidates. The PPC has candidates in 312 of 338 ridings.

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NDP Candidate’s Mandate ‘People Before Profit’ Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Desiree Bissonnette is the NDP candidate in the Lakeland Riding and shared some of her ideas and platform during a break on the campaign trail in Bruderheim Sept. 10. Bissonnette said, “My priorities boil down to three words, and

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that is people before profit, and that’s what I want to do, and that’s why I am here. And that’s what I see in the NDP. They’re consistently putting people before profit. So, that’s something that I think is needed. In today’s world where the last few parties that we’ve had in charge, Conservatives and Liberals, they’re always putting money into corporations…So many of us workers are in a situation where we are

living in the poverty line or close to it. And it’s just unacceptable. I started working when I was 14 and I’m 26 now. Working in minimum wage jobs you struggle quite a bit, especially throughout my adulthood. I was struggling to pay my bills and living paycheck to paycheck. When Bissonnette was asked to move into the candiDesiree Bissonnette dacy she had just transitioned (Desiree Bissonette/Submitted Photo) into a new job where she was providing support care to a young man with disabilities and thought about his future and Vegreville Looking for that of her former coworkers. “I just felt such a responsibility to Electric full-time/part-time do everything in my power to make things better for them and Journeyman better for myself, and for the future generations. Electricians. EMPLOYMENT As an Indigenous person and as a young woman I saw a lot of Commercial/ OPPORTUNITY amazing things in the NDP, and a lot of policies that would have Residential & underground line helped when I was younger, and what would help me now like locating experience Please dental care, pharma care, and mental health care.” an asset drop off resume She wants to see rural public transit, nationalized internet for at 5321-50 St., Vegreville all of the rural communities and lower phone fees so rural comor email: admin@vegrevilleelectric.com For further info call Rocky 780-632-3570 munities can stay connected without paying outlandish fees. If elected, Bissonnette said she’d like to see the Truth and Reconciliation process and calls to action completed. “That’s something that’s very close to my heart. As an indigenous person I’m aware of the context behind colonialism and the history that it has in our country.” She’d like to see more support for mental health, people with Kal Tire Vegreville is looking disabilities, small business owners, farmers and oil field workfor a Full-time ers to transition into renewable and regenerative energy and Tire Technician technology to help stimulate the economy.

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Lamont County Re-affirms its 130th Year bond with Nebyliv, Ukraine

Main Photo: Invited guests following signing ceremony. Inset: Delegation from Nebyliv, Ukraine. (Lamont County/Submitted Photos)

Lamont County Submitted In an historic ceremony on September 7, 2021 Lamont County Reeve David Diduck signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Council. The ninety-minute ceremony with government officials in Ukraine was virtual because of Covid and included live and taped messages of greeting and congratulations from government and organization representatives. The Memorandum of Understanding acknowledges “the historical connection and the bonds of friendship between the peoples of Lamont County and Nebyliv, the origin of Ukraine’s first settlers to Canada.” It expresses shared interest in working cooperatively in a variety of areas like art and culture, education, agriculture, economic cooperation, and community development among others. Lamont County Council looks forward to the creation and implementation of innovative joint ventures. The date of the Twinning Ceremony was significant in that it marks the beginning of a two-year ceremony celebrating the 130th anniversaries of the immigration of and settlement by the first

Ukrainians to Canada. Wasyl Eleniak and Ivan Pylypow came from the Village of Nebyliv and settled in the Star-Edna area of the current-day Lamont County, in east Central Alberta. Lamont County officially recognized the Twinning Initiative Working Group for months of effort to bring this ceremony to fruition. In addition, it acknowledged the financial and in-kind support of the Consul General of Ukraine in Edmonton, Oleksandr Danyleiko; Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Alberta; Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival; video sponsors The Ukrainian Pioneers Association of Alberta; and FCSS Lamont County Region staff resources. Following the event Lamont County Reeve Dave Diduck said, “The response to our 130th anniversary Twinning Ceremony was extremely positive within the Ukrainian community. Signing of the Memorandum ensures Lamont County and the Village of Nebiliv will continue to develop their bond of friendship and allow for an exchange of ideas between the two communities for the betterment of each other now and well into the future.”

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People’s Party of Canada Lakeland Candidate Ann McCormack Shares Platform Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Clandonald area resident Ann McCormack has never run for public office, but she is very excited to be the People’s Party of Canada, (PPC) candidate in the electoral riding of Lakeland. McCormack said she wanted to run in Lakeland because it’s where she calls home. She resides on a fourth-generation farm near the community. “I’m a former

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

VILLAGE OF HOLDEN Local Jurisdiction: Village of Holden, Province Of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following oﬃces will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction oﬃce set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on nomination day. Number of Vacancies

Oﬃce:

Councillor

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Oﬃce:

Village of Holden Office 4810-50 Street, Holden, AB T0B 2C0 Please call Returning Office Christine Mackay at 780-688-3812 to make an appointment to submit your nomination papers prior to September 20, 2021. Nomination papers and information packages are available at the Village Office. Dated at the Village of Holden in the Province of Alberta this 23 day of August, 2021 Christine Mackay

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

Local Jurisdiction: The Buffalo Trail School Division, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021, and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices (Wards/Subdivisions) will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. A $200.00 deposit (cash, certified cheque or money order) must accompany the nomination paper in accordance with Bylaw 02/2020 of The Buffalo Trail School Division and pursuant to the Local Authorities Election Act - Section 27, 29 and 30 being Chapter L-21 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000. A nomination paper shall not be accepted by the Returning Officer unless the correct deposit is accompanied with the nomination paper. The Nomination form must be signed by the minimum number of electors – Sect. 28(3.01) LAEA. Nomination papers are available at Buffalo Trail Public Schools Central Services or online at https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-election-forms.aspx#jumplinks-1 Ward 1: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the County of Minburn lying East of the road running South to North from between Sections 15 and 16, Range 12, Township 50 to between Sections 2 and 3, Range 12, Township 53.

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Ward 2: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of the Town and Municipal District of Provost. Ward 3: Electoral Subdivision #1: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of the Town of Wainwright. Electoral Subdivision #2: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the Municipal District of Wainwright lying East of Highway 41, including the Villages of Chauvin and Edgerton. Electoral Subdivision #3: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the Municipal District of Wainwright lying West of Highway 41, including Camp Wainwright and the Village of Irma. Ward 4: Electoral Subdivision #1: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of the Town of Vermilion. Electoral Subdivision #2: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the County of Vermilion River located West of Secondary Highway No. 893, South of the County boundary and South from the Allendale Road (Township Rd 522) at NNW 7-52-7-W4, East 20 miles to Secondary Highway No. 893. Electoral Subdivision #3: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the County of Vermilion River located East of Secondary Highway No. 893, South to the North banks of the Battle River and all those residents located South of the Streamstown road located at NNW 21-51-4-W4, East 22 miles; inclusive of the Villages of Kitscoty and Paradise Valley. Electoral Subdivision #4: One (1) Trustee to be elected by residents of that part of the County of Vermilion River located north of the Allendale Road and the Streamstown Road, North to the County boundary; inclusive of the Villages of Dewberry and Marwayne.

Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: The Buffalo Trail School Division - Central Services 1041 - 10 A Street Wainwright, Alberta T9W 2R4 Dated at the Town of Wainwright in the Province of Alberta on this 26th, day of August 2021. Faye Dunne, Returning Officer

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PPC Candidate - CONTINUED from PAGE 14 about radical decentralization.” As for what the party stands for,

McCormack stated, “We stand for freedom. We respect individual rights. The

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

TOWN OF MUNDARE Local Jurisdiction: Town Of Mundare, Province Of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following oﬃces will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction oﬃce set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on nomination day.

Oﬃce:

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Mayor

Councillor

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Mundare Office 5128-50 Street, Mundare, AB T0B 3H0 Nomination forms can be obtained at the Town office or at www.mundare.ca. Dated at the Town of Mundare in the Province of Alberta this 30 day of August, 2021 Colin Zyla Returning Officer

individual, of course, is the smallest majority. The PPC culture is for the radical decentralization of government, removing a lot of the power from Ottawa to the provinces, and also for radical changes in the equalization stance. We feel that when provinces are working and having a prosperous society this leads to a happy society, a well-funded society without as much debt. We’re a pro pipeline party. Pipelines can go across this country. Energy corridors can go across this country if the federal government through parliament

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deems it as being for the benefit of the country. And of course, living in the northern hemisphere energy is a benefit for every single person in Canada. In order to have a proper society we’re the classic conservative low tax smaller government type party and we are certainly not in favour of notions like universal basic income which keeps everyone at minimum wage across the board. We think that competition and hard work and creating a prosperous society is far better than keeping everyone beaten down at minimum wage across the population.” Why should constituents vote for you? We have policies that address the most urgent needs. The thing that 90 percent of the people I talk to are interested in is covid mandates. Our party does not believe in mandated vaccination or mandated actions around covid. We feel it’s up to the individual. And that’s the most urgent thing.”

NOTICE

Notice of Nomination Day Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)

Local Jurisdiction: Elk Island Public Schools, Province of Alberta

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that NOMINATION DAY is Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

PURSUANT TO SECTION 364.2 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED.

ONE trustee from the western portion of the County of Minburn No. 27 Ward;

Take notice that the Council of the County of Minburn No. 27 is proposing to pass a bylaw to encourage new development and redevelopment of non-residential properties by providing a property tax incentive.

and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on Jan. 1, 2021 and ending at 12 p.m. (noon) on Nomination Day. ONE trustee from the Lamont County No. 30 Ward;

TWO trustees from Electoral Subdivision No. 1, comprised of lands within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Saskatchewan; and FIVE trustees from Strathcona County, which is divided into the following electoral subdivisions:

• THREE trustees from Electoral Subdivision No. 2, comprised of lands within the Hamlet of Sherwood Park; • ONE trustee from Electoral Subdivision No. 3, comprised of lands lying north of Secondary Highway 630, excepting those lands within the Hamlet of Sherwood Park; and • ONE trustee from Electoral Subdivision No. 4, comprised of lands south of Secondary Highway 630, excepting those lands within the Hamlet of Sherwood Park. Location of Local Jurisdiction Office: Elk Island Public Schools, 683 Wye Rd., Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8B 1N2 780-464-3477 communications@eips.ca www.eips.ca

Dated at the Central Administration Building of Elk Island Public Schools in the Province of Alberta this 1 day of September, 2021. Karen Baranec, Returning Officer

CANDIDATE INFOR MATION GUIDE To help public school trustee candidates prepare for the Oct. 18, 2021 election, a Candidate Handbook, which includes nomination papers, is available at eips.ca.

On August 16, 2021 County Council granted first reading to proposed Bylaw 1322-21. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:30 am, in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27, located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their own views with respect to proposed Bylaw 1322-21. Written comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Friday, September 17, 2021. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 1322-21. Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to County Council at the public hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate your wish to do so prior to 9:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021. A copy of the bylaw is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County’s website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082 or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

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COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY

NOMINATION DAY Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is 20 September 2021. Nominations for the election of a candidate for the following office will be received at the Town Office during regular office hours until 12:00 noon on September 20, 2021.

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Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) LOCAL JURISDICTION: COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following oﬃces will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction oﬃce set out below within the period beginning on JANUARY 1, 2021 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Number of Vacancies

Electoral Division

County Councillor

Division 1

Number of Vacancies

County Councillor

Division 2

County Councillor

Division 3

County Councillor

Division 4

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County Councillor

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County Councillor

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Town of Two Hills 4712 – 50 Street Phone: 780 657 3395 Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 Fax: 780-657-2185 E-mail: cao@townoftwohills.com Dated at the Town of Two Hills in the Province of Alberta, this 25 day of August, 2021. Gerren Saskiw, Returning Oﬃcer

NOTICE

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

Oﬃces

Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Oﬃce:

County of Minburn No. 27 4909-50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R6 DATED at the Town of Vegreville, in the Province of Alberta, this 1st day of September 2021.

Trudy Shukalak, Returning Oﬃcer

NOTICE

COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 606 AND 692 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED.

The County of Minburn No. 27 has updated its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) document to reﬂect: changes in the Revised MGA, updated Area Structure Plan and Intermunicipal Development Plan mapping, and changes to cost responsibility associated with inﬁll lot servicing.

The County of Minburn No. 27 has updated its Land Use Bylaw (LUB) document to address the following: electronic messaging, posting of notices on the County’s website, allowing for permanent proximal care dwelling, updating the deﬁnition for bed and breakfasts, and updating references to the Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code.

On August 16, 2021 County Council granted first reading to proposed amending Bylaw 1319-21. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:30 am, in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27, located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their own views with respect to proposed amending Bylaw 1319-21. Written comments regarding the proposed amending bylaw may be dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Friday, September 17, 2021. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed amending Bylaw No. 1319-21. Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to County Council at the public hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate your wish to do so prior to 9:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021. A copy of the bylaw is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County’s website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082 or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

On August 16, 2021 County Council granted first reading to proposed amending Bylaw 1318-21. A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:30 am, in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27, located at 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their own views with respect to proposed amending Bylaw 1318-21. Written comments regarding the proposed amending bylaw may be dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Friday, September 17, 2021. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed amending Bylaw No. 1318-21. Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to County Council at the public hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate your wish to do so prior to 9:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021. A copy of the bylaw is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County’s website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082 or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

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For the soccer players for Vegreville Minor Soccer Association (VMSA) 2021 Season, there were practice games due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shelley Berry, Registrar and Communications Director for VMSA, said, “Due to the ever changing restrictions by the Alberta Government and Alberta Soccer, we had to continually change our plans. We sincerely wanted to do the best we could and did in fact have a good outdoor season from June 14th-July 15th. The age groups were combined, except for U5s. U7s were with U9s and U11s were with U13s and then U15s, U17s and U19s were together. The coaches were all great and simply divided the kids to play against each other. Parents were thrilled to get their kids back outdoors playing sports! Players were very happy to be back out playing the sport they love! As with any sport, soccer teaches the kids to work together and rely on each other. In fact, one of VMSA Coaches and an Executive Member, continued soccer into July and August as a “drop in” every Wednesday night. All in all, the shortened season went very well and parents and players were very appreciative of Vegreville Minor Soccer Association having a season.”

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Plans Progressing for Bus-Train Accident Memorial in Lamont present and future) to participate is such an endeavour. Those children and their families were and still are very much a part of our community.” Nygren also expressed her appreciation to the Chipman and Lamont Bus/Train Memorial committee for the work they are doing on this project. Tom said they are also planning to install a memorial in the Village of Chipman’s Memorial Park in the future. He feels it is important to preserve the memory of this significant event, and to ensure the individuals and families directly affected by it are honoured in the future.

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committee. Tom serves as chair of the memorial committee which includes three survivors, (John Winnick, Terry Cossey and Ellen Sledz-Lauder) as well as their spouses and several other members of the community. Letters of support were sent out to all the businesses and municipalities throughout Lamont County, and a gofundme account was set up several months ago. Fundraising began this spring and Tom is amazed and appreciative of the support the memorial has received to date. His initial target of $25,000 has been far exceeded due to thanks to the generosity of donors. Currently, $70,000 has been raised for the memorial that will be located in a special park north of the railroad tracks where the crash occurred. Tom expects work to begin shortly and be completed this fall. Village of Chipman Mayor Toni Nygren said the municipality is contributing $1,000 for the memorial. “We received a letter inviting us to participate in the Chipman and Lamont Bus/Train Accident committee in this memorial project. As Council, we felt that it was important for us as a community, (past,

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BEAUDETTE, Edward In loving memory of my dear brother, Edward who passed away September 20, 1986. When days are dark and friends are few, Dear brother how I think of you. Friends are friends if they are true, I lost my best friend, When I lost you. Arthur

BEAUDETTE, Edward August 28, 1969 - September 20, 1986 In loving memory of our dear son, Edward who passed away September 20, 1986. Softly the leaves of memory fall. Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you are always near. So loved, so missed, so very dear. There will always be heartache And often a silent tear, But always precious memories Of days when you were here. We hold you close within our hearts; And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. When evening shades are falling And we sit quietly alone, To our hearts there comes a longing, We wish you could come home. Friends may think we have forgotten, When at times they see us smile, But little do they know the heartache Our smiles hide all the while. Today, tomorrow our whole life through, We will always love and remember you. Love Mom and Dad

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POLISCHUK, Peter March 11, 1927 - September 18, 2020 Until we Meet Again We talk about you always, we think about you still. You are never forgotten, and you never will be. We hold you close within our hearts. And there you will remain. To walk and guide us though our lives. Until we meet again one day. Forever loved and sadly missed The Polischuk Family

MICKLICH, Annette May 18, 1936 - September 14, 1994 In memory of our mother and Grandmother who passed away 27 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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OLSEN, Jean B.H. February 6, 1929 – September 9, 2021

MACKOWAY, WALTER September 20, 1939 - September 19, 2011 Ten Years have passed. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close. We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, We who love you will never forget. Miss by wife Bernice, children and grand-children.

On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Jean Olsen of Vegreville, Alberta formerly of Mundare passed away peacefully at the age of 92 years. Jean is survived by her loving daughter Yvonne (Jim) Boyd of Mundare; six grandchildren: Tony Jr., Richard, Desmond, Vivian, Tiffany, and Trent; and fifteen greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by three children Eve, Tony, and Marion. Cremation has taken place. No service will be held at this time as per her wishes. Donations may be made in her memory to the Lamont Health Care Centre – Palliative Care. AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

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LITUN, Veronica September 7, 1926 – September 10, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Veronica (Verna) Litun of Vegreville, Alberta at the age of 95 years. Veronica is lovingly remembered by her four children, Geri (Wayne) Tuck, John (Janet) Litun, Valerie (Joseph) Heavens, and Andy Litun; four grandchildren, Daryl (Tanya) Tuck, Melanie Tuck (husband, Troy Allen), Curtis Litun (Jenni), and Dione (Matt) Suchodolski; four great-grandchildren, Courtney (Kyle) Remus, Natalie Tuck, and twins, Zack and Allie Suchodolski; two sisters-in-law, Olga Litun and Mary Cherniawski; along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Predeceased by her husband, John (2010); parents, Helen and Kost Mackowey; and brothers, Stanley and Nick. Veronica will be remembered by the pride she took in the accomplishments of her family, devoting time to her church, community, and love of flowers. A Private Funeral Service, due to Covid, will be livestreamed at www.parkmemorial.com through Veronica Litun’s Book of Memories on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Vladimir, 5146-48 Avenue, Vegreville. Rt. Rev. Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating with interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance 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

Stuart Gayle Dow September 23, 1937 – September 02, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce that our brother Stu, has journeyed to be with Dad (Gordon) Mum Helen (Nellie), sisters; Betty (Art), Lois, brother Brian, nephew Jim and great nephew Dean. Left to wish him well on his journey are brothers Douglas, Neil (Rita) niece Doreen (Peter) nephews; Gordon, Michael (Colleen), Brian, Tim as well as great nieces and nephews, great, great nieces and nephews with many friends and acquaintances. Memorial donations in memory of Stu can be made to a charity of choice. Serenity Fort Saskatchewan 9914 103 Street - Fort Saskatchewan (Phone) 780 998 1422

OBITUARY GORDON, Linda L. On September 5, 2021 Linda L. Gordon passed away at the age of 71 years. Linda is survived by two brothers, Bert (Sharon) and Wayne (Theresa); plus numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. As per Linda’s request, no service will be held. In memory of Linda, donations may be made to 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

CYMBALUK, Marshall October 3, 1934 – September 10, 2021 On Friday, September 10, 2021, Marshall Cymbaluk, of Two Hills, Alberta passed away at the age of 86 years. Marshall enjoyed being the boss in his personal and professional life. He will also be remembered for his boisterous laugh. Marshall is survived by his loving family, daughter, Mercy (Ernie) Jahn; their children Megan (Chris) Thorne along with their daughter Violet: and Chase; two sisters Anne and Tillie; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marshall was predeceased by his wife Violet; parents Jacob and Anastasia; brothers Peter, Tom, and Walter; sisters Marion, Eva, Sophie and Mary. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT. #306-10430-61 Avenue, Edmonton, AB.,T6H 2J3. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

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Harvest of Hope Event Helps People Make Positive Connections Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Harvest of Hope on September 9 at Downtown Vegreville provided people of all ages with an opportunity to have fun and socialize with each other. Vegreville Cares Coalition (VCC) hosted this event in partnership with businesses and community

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Vegreville Corn Maze Opens Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

The first two days of Vegreville Corn Maze for the 2021 season drew over 300 people to the grounds of Vegreville Regional Museum on September 11 and 12. Anya Langkow, Tourism, Recreation and Culture Coordinator for Vegreville said the theme for this weekend of the Corn Maze was Country Carnival. “We decided to host this Corn Maze again because it was really exciting to see the success of the Corn Maze in 2020. It brought many visitors to the community and that spilled over into an economic boost. It was a great fundraiser for a lot of non-profit organizations who weren’t able to fundraise in 2020 and are still facing challenges in 2021. It also is a great community spirit event as it gives residents and visitors something fun and safe to do in the outdoors. A big difference this year from last

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Voters Cast Ballots in Advance Poll at Sunshine Club in Vegreville

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Michelle Pinon News Advertiser A total of 1,593 voters cast ballots at the advanced poll at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club in Vegreville that was held from Sept. 10-13. Natalia Toroshenko, Central Poll Supervisor for the advanced poll in Vegreville, stated that election workers, 12 in all, worked at the poll that was open between 9 am and 9 pm. Vegreville residents Brandon Plant and fiancée Taryn Kosteriva-West took turns voting in order to keep a close eye on their two young children who were playing in Veterans Park which is located adjacent to the facility. Brandon said they have voted in every election since they were eligible. But this year, Brandon said it was especially important to vote and have a voice “with the way the world is going” and pointed to the United States and how they govern and manage their affairs. “Our political system is almost on the same track.”

He feels the distribution of seats is unfair and that there are a number of other issues that need to be addressed. Vegreville resident Melanie Thomas voted at the Elections Canada returning office. Thomas said she always votes, and believes it’s a privilege to vote. “There are so many people in the world that don’t have the ability to do what we do. A lot of blood has been shed and lives lost for the privilege.” Thomas pointed out that people did not send Canadian troops off to war lightly, and many soldiers died defending our freedom. “We are so untouched by war and conflict that many take it, (voting) for granted. She admits that it’s frustrating when people don’t fulfill their obligation. “It’s still your duty to take part, and if you don’t, you have no right to complain.” Vegreville resident Ken Walowica said he was happy to be able to vote and said he was very pleased past choices in the vote. Polls will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm on Sept. 20.

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Voters Cast Ballots in Advance Poll at Sunshine Club in Vegreville

Vegreville Corn Maze Opens

Plans Progressing for Bus-Train Accident Memorial in Lamont

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Harvest 2021 Full of Challenges

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