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RCMP files from SEPTEMber 13 - 19 Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser September 13 07:01 – Report of a moose that had been struck by a vehicle and in the ditch injured. Fish and Wildlife Officers were not available. Vegreville members attended the location in Lamont County and dispatched the injured animal. 09:38 – Report of theft of truck from a Vegreville business. The theft occurred over night. CCTV shows a Dodge Durango pull up with one of the occupants break in and take a Chevrolet Silverado. The entire theft was conducted in under 60 seconds. Investigation is ongoing. 10:08 – Report of a vehicle not slowing down for emergency lights at a collision on Hwy 855 north of Mundare in Lamont County. The vehicle has been identified and charges are pending against the owner who is from Sylvan Lake. 13:03 – Report of theft from a business in Vegreville. A male on a bike, pulling a trailer stole hardware items. CCTV being reviewed and the investigation is ongoing. 18:10 – Report of mischief at a Mundare business. An intoxicated male was yelling at other customers and causing a disturbance. Members attended and located the male who was heavily intoxicated and is from the St. Paul area. EMS was requested to assess the subject. After being medically cleared, the subject was arrested and lodged in cells until sober. September 14 10:44 – Third of three calls about cows on the highway in Lamont County on Hwy 855 near TWP 544. Members attended and the cows had left the roadway. The owner of the livestock was identified and provided a verbal warning under the stray animal’s act. September 15 13:13- Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in tickets for speeding, registration, mud flaps and cell phone use. 23:04 – Curfew check conducted for a probation order. Members attended the Vegreville address and determined the 19-year-old male was in breach of his conditions. Charges are pending. September 16 10:31 – Report of a break and enter to a shop in Lamont County near Mundare. Buildings were broken into and multiple items were taken including a Honda generator and wooden step stool. ATV tracks were observed entering the property. Investigation is ongoing.

10:52 – Report of multiple vehicles not stopping for control arms on schools buses in Mundare. Multiple cars and a large truck did not stop when lights and stop arms activated. Information being obtained from witnesses and surveillance and charges to be pursued. September 17 10:21 – Report of break and enter and theft from an unlocked garage. Complainant indicated that multiple items including an air compressor, battery charger, power drill, and trouble light were stolen. Under investigation. 18:58 – Traffic stop conducted in Vegreville. The 43-year-old female from Vegreville received multiple violation tickets including: Operate unregistered vehicle, (Voluntary penalty of $324), driving an uninsured vehicle on the roadway, (mandatory court), driving without operator’s license, (VP of $324) and display unauthorised license plate (VP $324). The vehicle was towed.

23:19 – Information received about a wanted male hiding at a Vegreville residence. Members attended and located the 41-year-old male from Ryley hiding in the garage of a Vegreville residence. The subject was arrested on his outstanding warrants and during search, Members located methamphetamine on his person. Following a bail hearing the subject was remanded into custody. September 18 14:57 – Members received a complaint of a low flying plane North of Vegreville. Members confirmed that the airplane was a crop duster carrying out his duties in the manner required. September 19 00:09 – Report of theft of a vehicle from a Vegreville address. A witness followed the vehicle out of town and found it abandoned in Minburn County

near Warwick. Truck was recovered and the suspects fled but no further information was available. The vehicle had been damaged during the theft. Investigation is ongoing. 07:37 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in approximately 36 tickets issued by Traffic Services with around 30 of those tickets being issued for speeding infractions. One driver was awarded tickets for speeding along with two window tint tickets. 20:36 – Traffic stop conducted for a vehicle on Hwy 16 in Minburn County. The vehicle was clocked travelling 160 kmph in a 110 kmph zone. The 18-yearold female from Onion Lake was provided mandatory alcohol screening and blew a caution. The driver was issued a 3-day driving suspension and the vehicle was towed. The driver was also issued a speeding ticket with a VP of $495. 21:12 – Complaint received about an intoxicated driver. The vehicle was located approximately two hours later. Roadside screening was conducted and the driver blew a caution. The vehicle was towed, a driving suspension was issued, and four violation tickets were issued including: Driving while unauthorized, (mandatory court), operating a vehicle without registration, (VP of $324), driving carelessly, (VP of $567) and failing to provide insurance card, (VP of $243). During the week there were 133 calls for service made in total including: 1 false alarm, 2 false 911s, 4 animal strikes, 1 wellbeing checks, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, 1 COVID, and approximately 43 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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Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Responds to Health Crisis Michelle Pinon News Advertiser On Sept. 15 the Government of Alberta declared a public state of health emergency in response to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases and rapidly rising hospitalizations. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk was asked to comment on the decision. She responded by saying, “While I loathe any restrictive measures, they are currently necessary to save lives. I know health officials are keeping a close eye on cases, particularly in the intensive care wards of our hospitals, and there are certainly contingency plans in

place if the situation were to worsen. But I believe these new measures will work to stop the spread of COVID in our communities, while still allowing businesses to remain open and operate, particularly those taking part in the new Restriction Exemption Program, (REP). According to the Government of Alberta, The REP is an optional program, and operators who choose not to participate may continue to operate but must fully implement all of the public health restrictions outlined in CMOH Order 42-2021. Armstrong-Homeniuk added that, “Our province has so much to look forward to, but right now, we must all band together to protect lives.”

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It’s All Over But… Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser - Opinion It’s all over but the crying... a famous saying and the words behind a few popular songs. Monday, September 20 was voting day for our 44th General Election. It’s over, but not completely. Normally, we get the results Monday night. Many people would also argue that we get the results before the polls close here based on how the voting goes in the east. However, if you believe the experts, Elections Canada may be counting ballots from mail in voters until the later part of the week; leaving the official results not being released until Thursday or even Friday. In our home riding of Lakeland and much of Alberta, mail in ballots will not change a thing due to the Conservative blue wave. In other parts of the country, a few seats are up for grabs, so there could be changes through the week. But... in the end will we be in a different place? As of Sunday, polling showed that the Liberals and Conservatives were within 1.2% of each other. Voting placement means more than gross percentage, but it could be a good indicator. We have seen polls be mirror images of actual results, or if you look at some elections, such as when Donald Trump won the US presidency, they could mean very little. As I start to write we are looking at the following numbers: Liberals: 32.4% Conservatives: 31.2%

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New Democrats: 17.5% Bloc Quebecois: 7.5% People’s Party of Canada: 6.6% Green Party: 4.5% After an election that cost taxpayers an estimated $600 million, we are not looking at anything different. We pretty much ended up where the polls indicated and Canadians will have another minority Liberal government. That also means we could be back at the polls in another two years unless the elected learn to co-operate. It looks once again that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will be, arguably the most powerful political figure in Canada with the power to prop up a Liberal minority government in power or to let it fall. There is another possible path, albeit a highly unlikely one. A path where we see real leadership and co-operation for the betterment of Canada. As I’ve said before, we need more leaders and less professional politicians. What’s the difference? It is said that the main difference between leaders and managers is that leaders have people follow them while managers have people who work for them. A successful leader will drive change for the greater good. A lofty goal indeed. A successful politician on the other hand will drive anything for the goal of getting re-elected and holding on to power. Have we as Canadians elected leaders, followers or politicians? At the end of all of this, all we can really hope for is that democracy brings us a government that cares. Even a little. Something that people in other parts of the world do not get to see. We will not see real change until we demand it. For now, it’s all over but the crying... and the counting Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Dear Sir, It behooves me that after the Town of Vegreville spends X number of dollars to lay down paving stones at four Intersections, 48th Avenue all the way up to 51st Avenue. Why do we have to bounce over trenches half filled with asphalt? Intersections at 48th Avenue, 49th and 50th Avenues still have caution signs posted in the center of the intersections, while 51st no longer has any? All these intersections are very poorly filled with asphalt, and surely it isn’t the final filling the Town plans on installing, is it? My question being, “When is the Town going to fix these Intersections and bring them up to safety standards, or do we bounce over them all winter?” Out of province visitors have expressed their displeasure with this embarrassment the Town has left residents with for well over two months, going on into three! Regards, David Smyth A reminder of Canada’s two seasons. Winter and construction. You will be pleased to see that the project is moving forward and more progress is being made towards the finished product and more drivable roads. - AB

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Latest COVID-19 Health Restrictions Force Cancellation of Pumpkin and Garlic Festivals Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Two of the largest fall festivals in the region have been cancelled due to the latest round of COVID-19 health restrictions that were announced Sept. 15. Only days after the Government of Alberta made the announcement, organizers with the Pumpkin Festival in Smoky Lake and the Garlic Festival in Andrew were forced to cancel their events. Both festivals attract thousands of visitors, help raise funds for a variety of community organizations, and generate substantial economic benefits for local businesses; and organizers are deeply disappointed by the turn of events caused by the

escalating COVID-19 crisis. Shylha Brodyk, President of the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers Association, said she wanted the event to go ahead because the majority of the events are held outdoors, but the majority of members voted against it. With the reinstatement of some health restrictions and the introduction of the vaccine exemption program, it created fear and generated concerns, which lead to the final decision.

The Pumpkin Festival hasn’t been held since 2019, and organizers were looking forward to the pumpkin weighoff, show ‘n shine, farmers market, pie and coffee at the seniors club, garage sale, raffle, midway, formal dinner, fireworks, and concert featuring country music star Gord

Bamford. “It’s sad, but what can you do,” stated Brodyk. Because pumpkins need a certain length of time to grow, organizers are not able to reschedule the event another time of the year. On the bright side, Brodyk said the Farmers Market will be held on Oct. 2 and she hopes there will be a good crowd on hand for that event which is sponsored by the Smoky Lake Agricultural Society. Anna-Lee Laderoute, President of the Andrew Agricultural Society, said they made the decision to cancel the Garlic Festival due to the new restrictions that

were put in place. Normally, 1,500 people attend the Garlic Festival, and she said it impacts the community because of the lack of social entertainment and the loss of fundraising dollars. Similar to the Pumpkin Festival, garlic growers need a sufficient amount of time to harvest their product, so it cannot be rescheduled for another time of the year.

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90 Years Ago – September 23, 1931

A letter was read at Vegreville town council from Mr. Bury M.P. to the effect that the clock for the Vegreville post office had been tendered for and that the tender has been accepted; so that means that soon the post office will be completed with the addition of a clock. The village of Innisfree has put a constable on to patrol the streets at night, thus giving the residents some of the badly needed protection. The Innisfree flour mill has been reopened by Mr. Jack Rivers. This industry will be one of the most important in town. Already it is doing a heavy business. The honor of delivering the first grain of the new crop in Ryley goes to Rex Boyles. It was delivered to the Alberta Pool elevator and graded No. 2 Nor. Mayor Holden wished it announced that the town council has secured the storage pit at Engesser’s green houses for the purpose of storing vegetables, etc. donated by citizens and others for relief purposes during the coming winter.

75 Years Ago – September 18, 1946

Charles E. Brinton, returning officer, received nominations last Saturday at Vegreville tow hall for candidates to contest the byelection in Division 4, M.D. of Eagle for a councillor to succeed the late Dan Tweedale. There are three hats in the ring, namely: John Lowe of Vegreville; John Orfino of Lavoy; and Wm. H. Wynnychuk of Royal Park. Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 has been declared a statutory holiday this year, it was announced Friday. Ceremonies will be held throughout Canada to celebrate victory in both the First and Second Great Wars. It is unlikely that another date will be chosen to celebrate the two victories. By some curious dispensation of Providence, the area right around and including the town of Vegreville has remained, in effect, frost free until Wednesday morning. The previous frost in August were only hard enough to upset the most tender vegetables and flowers, but up to the 18th, such vegetables as tomatoes and potatoes were practically undamaged, while relatively tender flowers, like dahlias and gladioli, were flowering bravely. As to the water supply, it was reported to town council, by Mr. Hainstock of the International Water Supply Ltd. that the test well on the Richardson property indicated an adequate supply, but that the iron content is excessive and a plant to remove the iron would be necessary to make the water usable.

50 Years Ago – September 23, 1971

Fifteen months of negotiations concluded last night when a memorandum of agreement was signed between the teachers and trustees of the Elk Island Region School Authorities Association. J.F. Berlando, Representative of the Bargaining Agent, commented: “This appears to break a deadlock that has existed between the trustees and the teachers this year. I am optimistic that boards in other zones will follow the example of the Elk Island trustees.” Young Mr. Michael Osinchuk is somewhat of a high powered gardener and for several years has brought samples of his produce to the Observer office. Included have been cotton plants, long cucumbers and of course this year a fine specimen of a pumpkin which weighed 48 lbs. Greyhound Bus Lines changed their Vegreville depot on Wednesday morning from the Alberta Hotel to the Prince Edward Hotel. First driver in was Ted Bovin a Greyhound man with 38 years’ experience and 2 ½ million miles of bus driving behind him.

25 Years Ago – September 24, 1996

RCMP Commander Gus Slomba swore in new auxiliary constables Michelle Charuk and Bernie Goski. The Vegreville detachment now has six auxiliary constables, after the two new recruits were sworn in. Randy Selig, originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is the newest member of the Two Hills RCMP Detachment. Before coming to Two Hills in July, he worked in Regina for seven months. “It’s still an adjustment living in a small community. I must say the people have been really friendly, courteous and helpful.” Collin Lock, nine years with the RCMP, had been assigned to the Andrew satellite office. He has previously worked in Whitecourt and at the Calgary International Airport. Lock, his wife Shelley and their two children Ashley, 7, and Dylan, 10 months, have been here since December. “We’ve had no problems adjusting to a smaller community. I grew up in Beaverlodge which has a population of about 600, so I’m used to it. Everyone seems friendlier around here and that makes it easier to work and live.” Gerald Gordey of Willingdon has joined the management board for Michener Centre in Red Deer. The board will oversee and direct the activities of the centre. The government will continue to determine program direction, set standards, monitor outcomes and provide funding. Staff will remain part of Alberta Family and Social Services and will report to the executive director who now reports to the board.

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Is China Turning its Back on Science and Progress? Ian Madsen Frontier Centre for Public Policy

One of the most notable features of Nazi Germany was its anti-intellectualism. While it claimed to be at the forefront of scientific and technical advances, its ideology and totalitarian rule made free enquiry and interchange between scientists and other technical people untenable. Researchers became wary of making bold assertions, even when backed by solid evidence and rigorous analysis. This aspect of the Nazi regime greatly harmed its ability to make significant discoveries, putting it at a competitive disadvantage during the Second World War. While that greatly helped the Allies, another component of the Axis powers’ anti-intellectualism was its persecution of intellectuals. Anyone who was non-committal, skeptical or critical of the ruling party, its leaders or policies was automatically marginalized, fired or imprisoned. Unfavoured minorities were subjected to worse. All this greatly reduced the pool of available, productive and imaginative scientists, doctors and engineers. The story of Werner Heisenberg illustrates this well. Nobel laureate Heisenberg was an admired and successful physicist whose Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle became part of modern culture. Yet once he became the dean of physics research in Nazi Germany after he had been purged, he was unable to make progress in developing an atomic bomb. After the war, it

was found that he didn’t willfully slow his or anyone else’s work; he just was unable to crack some problems that the scientists in the United States were able to do by informed debate, collaborative and iterative experimentation and analysis. Totalitarian societies require conformity and loyalty. These values are central to regime survival. Brilliance, imagination, intellectual curiosity and openness to changing attitudes or destroying existing paradigms are far down the list of valued qualities. The People’s Republic of China isn’t far from this kind of totalitarianism. The punishment and disappearance of scientists and doctors who discussed unofficial accounts of the origin of COVID-19 is a perfect example. In recent years, Canada, the United States and other democratically advanced nations have become alarmed by the theft of intellectual property by Chinese nationals, companies, hackers and even its government. This isn’t just technology with commercial applications stolen from vulnerable corporate or government computers. It also includes information from Chinese scientists and students working, studying, researching and collaborating at various universities outside China. Canadian universities have collaborated with Chinese schools and companies, such as the telecom giant Huawei, which has been deemed a threat to Western security by the U.S. and other governments. There are hundreds of thousands of Chinese students at Western universities, most of whom are there to access high-quality education, to learn to approach ideas from different ways and to experi-

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Vegreville Town Council Adopts Local Democracy Pledge decisions based on what’s good for our neighbours and we don’t need to be disrespectful and behave in ways that are not respectful to the people that we represent. So, I encourage anyone that’s planning on running and anyone here that’s planning on running to please sign the pledge and respect what it means.” Councillor Tina Warawa asked, “If we sign the pledge are we able to share it on any of our forums, social media or anything like that, or is there any issue with that?” MacPhee replied, “Anyone that’s willing to sign the pledge I think we can share it anywhere we want.” Councillor Taneen Rudyk stated, “And honestly, I think both AUMA, (Alberta Urban Municipalities Association) and RMA, (Rural Municipalities Association) are encouraging as many candidates to declare it publicly. Since all council meetings are livestreamed via You Tube, Rudyk pointed out to listeners, “Just to remind anyone that’s engaging in this level of government that it is a different character, and it is definitely not partisan, and so for that reason this is an important declaration for us to make.” While signing of the document is encouraged, it is not mandatory at this time.

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Vegreville Couple Finds Sweet Success in Cucumber Patch Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville green thumbs Len and Betty Zaharko are enjoying nature’s bounty this fall, and are particularly proud of their giant sized “Sweet Success” cucumbers they grew together. The largest cucumbers, three in total, measured between 16 and 18 inches in length and collectively weighed 10 pounds.

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They say the cucumbers as well as all their vegetables are all organic. “We don’t use one drop of fertilizer,” said Len. The cucumbers grow vertically and the “Sweet Success” variety is a cousin of the long English cucumber. Len said they have a wonderful flavour and are not bitter at all. Because we have such a short growing season, the

couple said it is better to start them off as a bedding plant at the two leaf stage as opposed to planting them from seed. Because the summer was so hot and dry, they had to water them every day. But the extra care and attention appears to have worked wonders. Now all that is left is for the Zaharko’s to enjoy a batch of cucumber soup.

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Smoky Lake Mayor Discusses Local Impact of COVID-19 Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Town of Smoky Lake Mayor Hank Holowaychuk says the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has definitely put a huge strain on the entire health care system. “Our disaster emergency management gets updates in regards to COVID-19 patients.” While Holowaychuk did not have the numbers at his fingertips, he said, Our doctor recruitment and retention committee met last week and discussed briefly the implications of what’s happening, everything from long term care to the lodge and continuing care because everyone is running short staffed, and it could potentially impact patient care. We did have a webinar with Alberta Health Services, (AHS). “Part of it, and this is my opinion, is the policy they have on the amount of full-time nurses they can hire versus part-time. Compared to other provinces we’re way lower with the number of full-time positions. And now, and I made this point very clear, all the costs of this overtime is astronomical. We would have been far better off to have hired more fulltime nurses in the first place.” As far as why AHS is not hiring more nurses to work full-time? “They think they are saving the system money. I’m not a specialist in that, but I just know what goes on. This has been going on since I was first elected in 1992.” Holowaychuk said many nurses left the province and never returned and many others quit or switched professions. As to how they will make it through this surge of COVID-19 with all of the staff shortages? Holowaychuk replied, “That’s the challenge. It’s everybody’s problem. Not just AHS, not just the government, not just municipal leaders. Everybody has to realize the implications of where we are at now and take every step to reduce and minimize the number of people who are getting infected and ending up in intensive care. The problem with choice is there’s implications. There’s ramifications, and people have to look at the greater good, and if people don’t want to look at that then look at the impact it’s having on our ICU and its capacity. Even thinking we have to triage, deciding who lives and dies, or have to move patients to other provinces if they can take them, or bring in the army. Extraordinary costs. And when you have businesses

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shut down and everything else it just piles up. We’re in for a big train wreck here.” He went on to say, “I think the government, with all due respect, missed the mark. Wishful thinking doesn’t solve the problem. So, ‘Open for Summer’ was not the right thing at the right time at the right place. We should have been listening to our doctors and our health care professionals. It’s going to have huge implications. The Province of Alberta accounts for almost half the COVID-19 cases in the country, and they have bigger populations in Ontario and Quebec, and look at where we’re at.”

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Homestead Lodge Residents Offer Students Advice Cxene Brooks Submitted Grandparents Day was held recently on Sept 12th. On the week leading up to it I had a Photo Challenge for our Residents here at The Homestead Lodge. The Challenge was “Advice for young people as they go back to school” Throughout this Pandemic, our Residents have expressed concern for the children and how they are coping with all the stress and restrictions. I thought it might be nice for our Residents to give some love, encouragement, and support to all the kids going back to school during this uncertain time. I mean, who better to show that love than our Grandparents? Our Residents have been quite resilient and jumped at the chance to send out their love to the kids in our community. I hope you all enjoy these words of wisdom from our seniors. Stay safe, healthy, and happy!

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Town of Vegreville to pay extra $500,000 for Policing Costs Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Vegreville is facing a $500,000 bill to cover retro pay for RCMP services in the community. Mayor Tim MacPhee discussed this matter at town council’s Sept. 13 regular meeting. Because of a new collective agreement that was signed by the National Police Federation and the Federal Government on August 6, wages for RCMP officers has increased substantially. According to a letter signed by Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer Curtis Zablocki, “The new collective agreement for Regular Members, (below the rank of Inspector) and Reservists covers a period of six years beginning on April 1, 2017, and includes economic increases and market adjustments…The pay raises would see the salary for a first class constable increase from $86,110 to $106,576. With this agreement, RCMP total compensation, including pensions and benefits, is competitive with other police services and fair for our members and reservists. We are mindful that policing represents a significant cost to our municipal part-

Hopefully, FCM, ners, and that you are AUMA, some of these currently in the midst of other organizations that planning budgets for next help municipalities can year…As per the agreehelp change the fortune ment, adjustments to curhere, because if not, I rent rates of pay will be can’t see no way out of made within 90 days of this than letting two signing of the collective RCMP go. And we don’t agreement.” get a chance to dictate MacPhee told council that through the provinthat, “Everybody should cial mandate the way the know by November we’re policing act is set up, but expected to pay this, and Tim MacPhee we would have to, the Town of Vegreville’s because we can’t just go portion is going to be around $500,000 in retro pay. And for and give a nine percent or eight percent 2022 it will be about $119,000 over where tax increase right off the bat to cover we are at today, and there’s more costs policing. Hopefully, something will change coming. We have no problem with the RCMP. before the payment deadline because if The fact that the province did not get a not it’s going to have very big financial chance to negotiate this at all, it was all implications to this municipality.” Councillor Tina Warawa said the timedone by the federal government, again it is a bit hit for this municipality. I’m not frame that was brought forward given the sure exactly how we are going to manage federal election and how long it would it. We talked to the province and we’ve take for Parliament to reconvene. “I think it’s very unfair, unfortunately, asked the federal government whose going to be paying for this and by the to our officers because they have no part look of the letter we received from the in this as well. They are the employee acting for it. These negotiations happen RCMP it’s looking like it’s on us.

EIPS and EICS to Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation stated, “Elk Island Public Schools recognizes the enduring effect residential schools had, and continues to have, on generations of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada. Reconciliation is more than a concept. We need to make it an active practice in our schools, our offices and our communities. By observing this important day across the Division, we have one more way to build respectful relationships, and promote inclusion and compassion, throughout the year.” EICS Board Chair Ted Paszek stated, “This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is incredibly important for us to reflect on a very relevant issue in our society as a school community. Also, as in past years, our schools will be participating in Orange Shirt Day/Every Child Matters events on September 29, 2021, which further provides opportunities to teach our students about the history and legacy of residential schools.” Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The federal government recently announced a new statutory holiday to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed every September 30. In that spirit, both Elk Island Public Schools, (EIPS) and Elk Island Catholic Schools, (EICS) will be officially marking the day with division wide school closures. According to a Sept. 7 EIPS press release, “Doing so allows students and staff to acknowledge the history and impact of residential schools through a day of quiet reflection, participation in a community event, or in other ways most meaningful for them.” EIPS Board Chair Trina Boymook

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with other levels of government and get passed on not necessarily taking into consideration what the final dollar figure works out to. And even items like protective equipment, I mean those decisions are in there for safety decisions, but our RCMP officers, again, are not the issue. They are not where our concern lies but we’re looking at it from a council point of where we’re going to be at.” MacPhee added that, “It’s all coming to a loggerhead right now. That we cannot control any of our costs...When there’s no control, you just sit back and write cheques. This is not what I signed up for, and I tell you, the citizens of this town shouldn’t be willing to accept it neither. We’ll have to figure a way. Hopefully, here will be some news coming down the pipe here through AUMA and FCM.”

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Lamont Pump Track Bike Park Officially Opens Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Dave Taylor welcomed and thanked the crowd shortly after 6 pm on Sept. 10 to the grand opening of the Lamont Pump Track Bike Park in Hillside Park. “I’m happy to see so many people out and happy to see so many bikes out because that’s what this whole park is for. Right guys?” The kids replied, “Right.”

Dave Taylor addresses the crowd. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Taylor introduced Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk to say a few words. She thanked Mayor Bill Skinner and members of council for inviting here to speak. “I would like to give you a big thank you Dave. Dave had a vision around nine years ago of a place where his children could go biking. I remember hearing a story that his son would have to go all the way to Sherwood Park for a bike park. Thanks to his vision, hard work, determination, and teamwork; what started as an idea is now a reality today here at Hillside Park. The bike park committee had a plan, an approximately 3,000 square foot bike park, they fundraised and in true Alberta fashion, made it happen. Thanks to all that dedication, you will benefit for many generations to come.” Taylor added that it was the kids who started all of this. “We had a group of kids in town a number of years ago who used to ride their bikes off ramps and do jumps at the hospital, and the hospital administrator Harold James was concerned they’d get hurt so we formed a committee of kids, teachers and parents.

There are some here from that original group from 10 years ago. I thank you for your support and for coming out. We have one of those original kids who was six years old and he’ll do a rip around the track once we open.” He also thanked the local sponsors and people who supported the group’s fundraisers. “So, we want to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors and all of our community members who made this happen. So, give yourselves a round of applause. We have plans to make it bigger, so in our next phase we will have more skills riding off to the side here. We’ll be doing more fundraising so watch out for us we’re coming for you and get your help again to make this park bigger.” With that Bill Skinner cut the ribbon to officially open the park. Erik Taylor had the honour of riding the first lap around the track before other bikers follow suit. Skinner said the bike park has been a long time coming with all of the fundraising that had to be done. “Fortunately, all members of council have

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shared in the vision of wanting to enhance the personal side of things, family living, and develop this park beyond the field that it was when we first started here. It’s come a long way. We have a parks and recreation committee which is a committee of council. We also have a number of members from the public sitting on that committee to bring ideas forward and to present recommendations to council. And council has been very receptive to hearing those things and trying to make those visions come to life. We’re always looking at ideas, things we can do that are achievable to give more options within the community, especially in the last year and a half that’s been so difficult with restrictions and facility closures.” One example of that was installing an outdoor skating rink for families to enjoy last winter. Skinner said they hope to do the same again. As well, they will continue to keep upgrading the park to enhance the quality of life for residents in the community.

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Wally Fedun Arena continues to be a flurry of activity. This past weekend the Vegreville Vipers hosted try out camps for international players which resulted in the signing of four players. Vipers General Manager Bryan Brown said 18 players attended the camp and said more international players are expected to arrive later this week due to flight delays. The team is allowed to have 14 international players on their roster.

Two of the latest signings were German player Tim Berlin and Italian player Marco Casinelli. Brown said they can sign players up until Dec. 31 of this year. Workouts began Sept. 20, both on and off the ice, and Brown is impressed by what he has seen from the players so far and can hardly wait for the team’s home opener which is slated for Nov. 4. As far as attendance goes, fans will have to show a

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Harvest in Full Swing Weather holds for a final push by area farmers. (News Advertiser/File Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser County of Two Hills Agricultural Fieldman Elden Kozak said harvest is well underway, and reported that peas are close to being combined and wheat and barley are being combined. Additionally, “Yields are low this year, quality seems fairly good. Canola is being swathed and won’t be combined for a few weeks. A second cut of hay is being made and the quality is good. Yields are not the best.” He added that, “Cattle ranchers need to contact AFSC and get program details about the per/head payment that they qualify for when the program gets released by the Province. Many grain crops were cut for cattle feed, either silaged or baled up. Hay is definitely at a premium price probably

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Two Hills County Third Lowest Percentage of Vaccination Rates in Alberta Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Two Hills County Reeve Don Gulayec said the municipality has the third lowest percentage of vaccination rates in Alberta. According to the Government of Alberta’s COVID-19 statistics, 31.2 percent of the population, (1,742 people) are vaccinated. The second lowest percentage is High Prairie at 34.9 percent of the population, (4,049 people) that are vaccinated. The lowest percentage is High Level at 14.5 percent of the population, (3,656 people) that are vaccinated. Parts of the Province are divided into local geographic regions. Of those regions that are located in our circulation area, here are the statistics released by the Government of Alberta: • Veg/Minburn County - 53.8 percent (5,972) • Smoky Lake – 52.4 percent (2,477) • Lamont County – 53.8 percent (3,439) • Tofield – 52.7 percent (4,108) • Viking – 56.8 percent (1,335) As far as what impact it’s having in the Two Hills area, Gulayec said, “In fact, there’s no room in the hospital in Two Hills right now. There were a few sick people and they tried to ship them to Edmonton or get them out of the area, and there was no place to send them.” People requiring special procedures and surgeries have had them put on hold as a result of the situation. “And that’s the sad part. Around here most of our procedures are general treatment. We don’t do operations unless it’s minor or someone’s been cut. But if it’s serious, they ship them out. And that’s what the problem is, there’s no place to ship them.” He went on to say, “We know of a family with a child that needs a cancer treatment, a certain type of spinal tap, and they can’t get it because it’s been postponed.” In terms of low vaccination rates, one of the contributing factors are the Mennonite people. Gulayec said, “For the majority of the Mennonite population they don’t believe in vaccinations. They don’t believe in masks, things like that. When we had contacted the Mennonite churches, the pastors or the leaders, when this first started, some of the churches had like 600 people in the congregation, and they were gathering. They

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weren’t vaccinated, they weren’t masking up, but we didn’t really know how many of them actually got sick because that number was never given. We got a hold of Alberta Health Services and made arrangements so they could talk to the ministers and make them aware at least. Because if you don’t and say they should have known, at least you give them another level that they can speak to. If a new church was coming up we would send a rep. from council to speak to them, and they said no, we’re not wearing masks. It’s just like the Mennonite School in Two Hills, there’s no masks. The school division had to make the decision to close that school last year.” While Gulayec is not in favour of anti-vaccine and anti-mask protests at hospitals, he does believe in freedom of choice. “Freedom of choice is in our Charter of Rights.” As far as his thoughts on the Government of Alberta’s Restrictions Exemption Program? “What I would say is that you have to do what you feel is in the best interests of your family. If you want to go out and take a chance you can, but it’s like going around with a gas can and a match that’s lit all the time. All you need is a little spill and you can get burnt.”

CHINA PROGRESS - CONTINUED from PAGE 6 ence a different culture. All of them must report to Chinese government officials all of their gained knowledge on demand. The Chinese regime values Western science. It sends thousands of its scientists, graduate students and doctoral candidates to learn as much as they can. Some of them are linked to the military. Quite a few Western scientists and students have also studied or researched in Chinese universities. China has accumulated much technical knowledge and research skills in this way. Given the size of its complement of scientists, technicians and engineers, and the resources and diversity of its economy, it might now have the critical mass to discover and develop much more, and faster, than its Western rivals. However, it’s unlikely they will share their most ground-breaking developments with the rest of the world, so they won’t benefit as much as in the past from free exchange and critical analysis from their international peers. Given the Chinese regime’s focus on loyalty, conformity, and limiting foreign influences, they could yet experience a ‘non-creativity principle’ for themselves. As history points out, not much progress derives from believing one has all the answers. So the threat from advanced Chinese weaponry, science and technology may recede in the near future – but not soon enough. The fanatical Nazi regime exacted a tremendous toll on the Allied and occupied nations. China could do the same before it comes to its senses – or is brought to them. Ian Madsen is a senior policy analyst with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy

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Gulevich, Chad April 23, 1990 - September 22, 2016 We thought of you today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. All we have are memories And picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake From which we’ll never part. God has you in his arms, We have you in our heart. Love you forever and always Deb, Tom and Lee, Emily, Ron and family, Vernon, Koni, Bryan and family, Ken and family

DAVIS, Bud In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who passed away September 26, 2016. Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years. Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear. Always in our hearts Bernie, Lorraine & Vincent

SAKUNDIAK, Melvin Eugene August 4, 1936 – September 16, 2021 Melvin Eugene Sakundiak was born in Watson, SK, formerly of Grande Prairie and High Prairie, passed away peacefully at the Vegreville Care Centre, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Melvin is survived by his loving family, sons Darwin, David (George), and Merlin (Brenda) their children Ryan (Jordan), Mitchell (Jessica), Alicia (Chris), Kyle, and Jeffrey: son Richard (Carmen) their children Nicole (Jesse), Kristin (André), Carson (Emily), Derrick (Anna), Bradley (Ashley), and Taylor (Dylan): son Curtis (Tami) their daughter Jordan (Richie): son Greg (Kristina) their children Tanya (Troy), Crystal (Bray), Christopher (Jamie) and Brooklyn; twenty two great grandchildren; one brother Ernie (Darlene); along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Melvin is predeceased by his parents Michael and Anne Sakundiak; his first wife Sandra Sakundiak (Zentner) and second wife Madeleine Sakundiak (Shantz); and his sister Pauline (Patrick) Tumac. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the City of Grand Prairie Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

LAKUSTA, Margaret Grace July 20, 1943 – September 19, 2021 On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Margaret Lakusta of Andrew, Alberta passed away at the age of 78 years. Margaret is survived by her loving family, one son Lorne (Effie) along with their children Lyle and Larissa (Matt) MacIsaac and their daughter Loclynn: one daughter Lori Jespersen along with her children Jonathan, Brad and Hannah; one sister-in-law Lillian Andrychuk; along with cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Sylvester; brother Albert; sisters Phyllis, Janet and Helen. A Private Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta with Rt. Rev. Fr. Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz officiating. The family wishes to welcome those who would like to join them for the graveside service at 1:00 p.m. at the St. John Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church Cemetery at Sachava (561076 Hwy 855). Donations may be made to the “Alberta Cancer Foundation – c/o Cross Cancer Institute” or to the “St. John Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church at Sachava.” To send condolences, please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD. VEGREVILLE,780-603-5800

Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta Leader Visits Mundare

Therese and Glen McDonald with Paul Hinman and Allan Wesley. (Michelle Pinon-Photo)

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Even though most of the focus has been on the federal election these past few weeks, attention was turned to the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta during a recent meet and greet with its Party Leader Paul Hinman. The event was held the evening of Sept. 10 on the back lawn of Chesterton House, the town’s former hospital that was refurbished and turned into a personal residence by owners Glen and Therese McDonald several years ago. Around 30 people gathered to hear Hinman’s address that was followed by a question and answer period. Also on hand to assist Hinman were Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville President Zen Moisey and Chief Financial Officer Allan Wesley. Hinman discussed the party’s plan which calls for the creation of a provincial police force, revenue agency, pension plan, environmental

act, and immigration policy that will override any federal interference. He said the interests of individual Albertans would come first and would offer voters an accountable, principle-based government that would enshrine individual freedoms, rights, and responsibilities in an Alberta Constitution with voter recall. Speaking on the topic of the cost of living, Hinman said, “The value of bread our daily needs and goods has gone through the roof. When you look at the tyranny around the world. We’ve seen lots of pictures of people pushing their wheelbarrows just to go and try and get their food. So, what I’m going to go back to is that this is a political problem. When you look around most of the world and see the tyranny that’s going on, it’s the government, it’s the political system that’s set up that’s stripping away our freedoms. And so, that’s why I got back involved. And that’s why every one

of you got back involved and listened tonight while you’re here. The points I’ve talked about moving towards our moment of independence, our sovereign nation.” He talked about Albertans Constitutional Rights as well as property rights and rights to natural resources. “In 1905 Alberta signed on to confederation as a third class citizens. We weren’t treated equally and what we didn’t have was our resources and land. It belonged to the federal government. In 1930 Premier Brownlee negotiated with the federal government and had the resource transfer act property returned to Alberta. That was a great step, but in 1970’s first Mr. T come in and impose environmental legislation. I’m sorry, we don’t need the hypocrites out east telling us how what we can and cannot burn. Whether it’s coal or oil and gas, whether it’s trees, we know how to look after our environment.” He went on to say, “I think as bad as it is, this is the light at the end of the tunnel. This is our opportunity to realize how bad it is. Our first social credit Premier William Aberhart summarized it best, “The people haven’t suffered enough. It’s their God given right to suffer more.” And that’s really where we’re at. He’s encouraged attendees to talk to their friends and neighbours and to keep spreading their message and showing their support for a sovereign nation with the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta.

BTPS Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Buffalo Trail Public Schools Submitted September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and has been established as a federal holiday to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools. The past few months have brought to light the tragedies of residential schools for all Canadians and it is important for all of us to honour and pay our respects to the children who suffered in residential schools, the survivors and their families. Our Board Chair, Lanie Parr, said that “BTPS recognizes that we need to be an active part of reconciliation. We will honour this day by bringing awareness and understanding to our students by learning together. Our students’ day of learning will support sharing about residential schools, Indigenous People and Canada’s history, as well as resiliency and how we all need to be part of reconciliation.” The federal government established September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a day to reflect on the legacy of residential schools. Buffalo Trail Public Schools will be reflecting on the tragedies of residential schools as well as providing learning and sharing opportunities for our students across the division. BTPS will be active in moving the reconciliation process forward. BTPS has given October 8, 2021 as a holiday for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Buffalo Trail Public Schools is committed to honouring and respecting Truth and Reconciliation. We are working hard to respond to the calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Report.

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Election 2021 Local Solutions Key to Recovery Town of Vegreville Submitted The federal election is over, and Vegreville is joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)’s call to all federal parties to work with communities of all sizes to drive a stronger, more inclusive nationwide recovery—releasing a package of achievable frontline solutions to pressing challenges, from job creation to climate resilience to the housing crisis. “All pandemic long, municipal leaders have supported Canadians through these times, and we’re equally vital to Canada’s recovery,” said FCM First Vice-President, Councillor Taneen Rudyk. “We achieve so much by working together and local governments can provide practical solutions to our federal and provincial partners. Municipalities maintain approximately 1 million km of roadway and 500 thousand km of water pipes, about 2/3 of Canada’s infrastructure. This is important work, and our communities count on

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Corn Maze Newest Attraction in Smoky Lake Michelle Pinon News Advertiser September 18 was opening day for the Kinette Club’s corn maze in Smoky Lake. It is the town’s newest attraction and will be open on weekends until the end of October. Kinette Club Vice President Tanya Trenchuk and Past President Elena Jarema were on hand to greet visitors and said the corn maze wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of Delmor Huchulak who offered the land to the club for the corn maze. He donated seven acres of land in total, and all of the input and labour costs were donated by local companies. “Without the sponsors we wouldn’t have been able to do this,” said Jarema. “All of the seed, fertilizer, equipment, and labour were donated,” added Trenchuk. Altogether, they estimate the costs to be in the neighbourhood of $3,500.

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Vegreville Town Council has proclaimed September 20 to 26, 2021 as Rail Safety Week. “… WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries, and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; and WHEREAS, Operation Lifesaver is a public/ private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police

services, media, and others to raise rail safety awareness: and WHEREAS, CN has requested Town Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality.” According to the CN Police Service, every year, more than 2,300 people in North America are seriously injured or killed at railway crossing and trespassing incidents. Last year, 187 incidents occurred in Canada alone; 57 of them fatal and 31 seriously injured.

Lakeland Incumbent Shannon Stubbs Re-elected Michelle Pinon News Advertiser According to Elections Canada’s preliminary results, Conservative Shannon Stubbs captured 35,510 votes, (69.2%) to win in the riding of Lakeland on Sept.20. People’s Party of Canada candidate Ann McCormack came in second place with 5,716 votes, (11.1%) edging out New Democratic Party candidate Des Bissonnette who placed third with 5,518 votes, (10.8%). Liberal candidate John Turvey had 2,487 votes, (4.8%) and was followed by Maverick Party candidate Fred Sirett who had 1,629 votes, (3.2%). In last position was Green Party candidate Kira Brunner who had 457 votes, (0.9%) of the vote. In terms of voter turnout, 51,317 of 77,712 registered electors, (66.03%) voted. This does not include electors who registered on Election Day. Stubbs released a written statement that read: “I’m frustrated with the results federally, but I want to thank the people of Lakeland for putting their

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