Vegreville News Advertiser - September 28, 2022

Dr. Albert Bandura Avenue Dedication Held in Mundare

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

The unveiling of Dr. Bandura Avenue and dedication ceremony was held on the corner of 50 Street and 50 Avenue in the Town of Mundare on September 24.

Around 60 people gathered at the street corner for the dedication ceremony which began shortly after 2 pm. Mayor Cheryl Calinoiu brought greetings on

behalf of town council, which spearheaded efforts for the renaming of the street after the world famous psychologist.

Calinoiu stated that Dr. Albert Bandura was born on Dec. 4, 1925 and passed away on July 26, 2021. The youngest of six children born to Joseph and Justyna Bandura in Mundare. He was of Ukrainian Dr. Bandura Avenue - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

By Appointment

September 19

11:00 – Members responded to a fire in progress in the town of Vegreville. A commercial building on main street was engulfed in flames. Members attended and assisted fire crews with ensuring no one was in the building and then continued with scene security. The matter is still under investigation.

17:19 – Report of a break and enter to a garage in Vegreville. Members attended and conducted neighbourhood enquiries. The complainant refused to provide a statement to members.

September 20

15:40 – Report of a break and enter to a sea can located on a rural property near Vegreville. Members attended and spoke to the property owner. Tools, a water tank and other items were listed as stolen. Under investigation.

17:59 – Report of an erratic driver. Members worked with the Two Hills detachment to locate the vehicle and found the driver and passenger had fled.

Shortly after, the 38-year-old female passenger was apprehended and subsequently charged with resisting arrest along with outstanding warrants for violent crimes.

The driver was not located.

22:31 – Report of a disturbance in a Vegreville neighbourhood. Members attended and found the subject of the complaint on the street screaming at people. The subject was arrested, and the situation de-escalated. The subject was released shortly after with no charges.

Mental health was believed to be a factor.

September 21

12:03 – Report of a fight in progress in a moving vehicle. Members were able to intercept the vehicle in the town of Vegreville and learned shortly after that

the two were “play fighting”. The vehicle was allowed to proceed.

12:03 – Report of a stolen license plate from a vehicle in a residential area of Vegreville. Additionally, two containers of household goods were stolen from the vehicle. The license plate was entered into the RCMP database.

12:58 – Report of suspicious activity where a passer-by noted a chair located below a window of a house in Vegreville. Members attended and learned that the property owner was away on vacation. The property was checked and was deemed secure with no signs of entry.

16:45 – Report of a vehicle that had driven away from the gas pumps with the hose still in the vehicle. The vehicle was located, the hose had been returned by the individual and the gas station did not want any charges.

20:50 – Report of an elderly male who was on the ground rolling around next to his bike. Members located the 59-yearold male who was intoxicated. The subject declined EMS and members ensured that he made it home safely.

September 22

07:36 – Report of a plate stolen from a Dodge Charger located at a residence in

Vegreville. The plate was entered in to the RCMP database.

16:42 – Report of a female outside a Vegreville business harassing customers. Members attended but the subject of the complaint had already left.

September 23

13:11 – Report of a suspicious vehicle on 50th street in Vegreville. Members attended and did not find the subject of the complaint, nor the green duffle bag supposedly left behind the business.

22:54 – Traffic enforcement in the area resulting in multiple speeding tickets and a registration violation.

September 24

10:44 – Report of theft from a vehicle located in Vegreville. A list of items including wedding rings, cash, cigarettes and other items. Under investigation.

22:57 – Report of solar yard lights being stolen from a property in Vegreville. The homeowner witnessed a red car stop, 3 females get out of the vehicle and steal the lights. Under investigation.

September 25

12:27 – Report of a license plate being stolen by a neighbour. Members attended and after first denying the theft took place the 58-year-old female returned the plate to members who then returned it to the rightful owner.

During the week there were 66 calls for service made in total including: 7 false alarms, 3 false 911s, 0 animal strikes, 2 wellbeing checks, 7 relationship violence, 11 calls under the Mental Health Act or related to mental health, and approximately 14 tickets from traffic enforcement.

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RCMP files from SEPTember 19 - 25

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Alberta RCMP Submitted

Viking, Alta. - On Sept. 20, 2022, Viking RCMP entered into an investigation involving possession of stolen property and trafficking in stolen property. This was the result of RCMP receiving information that a stolen vehicle from Viking was being sold in Edmonton on Kijiji. This vehicle had been stolen out of Viking in early July 2022.

Viking RCMP, along with Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, Criminal Intelligence unit and Sherwood Park GIS, executed a search warrant in Edmonton on Sept. 21, and located a stolen classic car and two motorcycles. One motorcycle had been stolen from Smoky Lake area in 2021.

Charges for trafficking in stolen property and possession of stolen property are pending for two individuals from the Edmonton area and the investigation is ongoing.

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The Quiet Movement

Arthur Beaudette News Advertiser – Opinion

Quiet quitting. It’s “new” and it’s trendy. But is it really either of those? Is it a movement?

According to Wikipedia, the term quiet quitting was coined at a Texas A&M University economics symposium on the diminishing ambitions in Venezuela in September of 2009 by economist Mark Blodger. Diminishing ambitions. That is a description that likely has been used since the dawn of time.

Depending on who you are talking to, the term “quiet quitting” can take on different forms. On one side, there are the employees who are at their wits ends after having work thrust upon them outside of working hours. This group seeks boundaries and a work-life balance. The other side sees employers with the view of certain people intentionally under performing or slacking.

Social media, and Tik-Tok in particular have brought this topic to the forefront with entertaining videos and memes. However, despite the popularity, you should take a platform that is used to encourage the consumption of laundry pods and cooking chicken in nyquil with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Anyone who has seen the movie Office Space from 1999 or the series The Office (2005 – 2013) can tell you that what is

currently referred to as quiet quitting has been around for decades. I’m sure that even in the days of hunters and gatherers, there were some quiet quitters. Think of the movie Year One where Jack Black and Michael Cera are lazy, prehistoric hunter-gathers. The idea has been around forever, so sorry gen Z, you don’t get this one. Not new… not trendy.

From the view of workers, there is definitely merit in worklife balance. As we learn more about stress and how it affects us, being “always on” or always connected no longer seem to be viable options. It is seen as a choice between mental health and job-related burnout. I’m reminded of a colleague who worked for IBM and was offered a “promotion.” After drilling down through his hesitance, I found out that the promotion was rather unique. He would get a new title, a company phone and more responsibility. He would also be expected to reply 24/7 even while on holiday. In return, he had an opportunity for “advancement” but no additional pay. When looking at this, one can see why employees can be turned off from putting in extra effort.

On the other side are employers. Among them are owners and managers who understand that maximum effort returns results. Many cannot understand doing the bare minimum because it’s not in their make-up. Looking back through time at major discoveries or accomplishments and it is unlikely that you will find anything great coming from mediocrity or just scraping by. This is why employers often see this trend as laziness, but it is by no means new or unique. This is seen in all walks of life, in all professions and across generations.

The antithesis to quite quitting is quiet firing. Also… not new and not trendy. This too has been going on, likely for all time as well. What is quiet firing? At its root, it is making life unpleasant for an employee so that they would rather quit than press on for the regular pay cheque. It is a tactic used by employers who basically don’t have the guts (or the legal ability) to terminate someone’s employment. Many extremes come to mind. Like a shift to a new department that is conveniently located in the musty basement with no windows, or being assigned mundane, soul-sucking tasks that require little more than a pulse to achieve.

An August 2022 poll on LinkedIn revealed that 48 per cent of respondents have seen quiet firing at work. 38 per cent stated that it was real and they had personally faced it while only 13 per cent did not believe it was a thing.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but for all the “quiet quitters” out there. You’re not new, not trendy and definitely not part of a movement. Same goes for the “quiet firing” crowd. Until we find a way to eliminate work entirely, we can rest assured that there will be crappy employees and crappy employers. That is life.

With all the chaos in the world, we should likely not take job advice from TikTok. We could also look to something resembling a working environment where an honest day is expected, and an honest day is provided. Nothing more, nothing less. After all, none of us are getting out of this alive. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com

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Crave Appetite Grill & Pizza is

new restaurant located in Vegreville Garden Inn which has been opened since October 7.

Owner, Ambika Prasad Tiwari operates the business where he prepares and cooks the food and his wife, Shova Kandel Tiwari serves the customers.

Ambika lives in Edmonton now with his wife and his eight-year-old daughter and three-year-old son. He is originally from Nepal which is between India and China.

“We plan to move to Vegreville later on because I love this town. There are a lot of good people who live here. When I first moved to Canada, I lived at Wainwright. I always liked small towns as there is such a sense of community; everyone feels like they are your family. Right now, when we visit Vegreville, we stay in a hotel.

I can cook any type of food; Italian, Chinese and Indian food because I have three years of training as a chef. I have worked in the food service industry for around 15 years and I have worked as a kitchen manager and chef for 12 of those 15 years.

The food we serve is different; my recipes are different from other restaurants. The quality, prices, taste, and portions are the best. I spend a lot of time planning each dish before I cook it.

We have food for everyone. We sell pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, all types of bowls of food including pasta bowls, and fresh soup every day.

I am so happy doing this type of work because I am successful at it. I am known to cook the best food wherever I worked as the kitchen manager.

My future plans for this restaurant is I want to include parties, banquets, and catering in it. We have a nice kitchen and I will make different meals for the parties and for catering. Also, I want to make it so people can have their breakfast here.

Left: L-R: Shova Kandel Tiwari and Ambika Prasad Tiwari. Right: A view from the outside of the restaurant. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

90 Years Ago – September 28, 1932

The candidates for the Elk’s Carnival were introduced in the paper and they are as follows: Miss Marion Green, Miss Amy Kirkham, Miss Eleta Ross, Miss Clara Steinbach and Miss Sonia Wener.

Heavy rains and cloudy weather delayed threshing for four days in the Shandro area. The district is well ahead as compared with points between here and Islay. Crops father east are for lighter.

Nimrods are busy and game is plentiful. Some duck stories nearly possess the dimensions of fish stories, but here is one, verified as a fact. Half a mile north of Andrew was a duck suspended from the telephone wire. How it hung there seemed to puzzle at first sight, but upon closer observation, one noticed the head and neck twisted between two wires. A tragic death indeed.

Alberta wheat growers desiring to place their wheat in the 193233 pool must designate their intention upon delivery of the wheat.

A carload of good horses has arrived in Vegreville, which will be put up for auction by Jas. J. Stanton.

75 Years Ago – October 1, 1947

Notice is hereby given that Mike Najdziak has resigned as poundkeeper for the pound located on N.E. 5-53-13-W4, and that William Stecyk of Vegreville, has been appointed pounds-keeper, the pound located on the S.E. 6-53-13-W4.

After thirty-one years of catering to the public in the Hero Café Legion Block, Mau Kes has disposed of the business to Tommy Mah Hoy, another experienced and competent restaurateur, who has now taken over the business.

Arrangements have been completed for the Elks’ Annual Carnival, which from all accounts promises to be a bang-up affair. A Variety Show will be featured each night and numerous new games have been obtained to please both young and old alike. A 25 cent ticket admits you for one night and gives you a chance on each prize drawing.

A curious situation seems to exist with respect to the strike in the meat packing plants all across the Dominion. Provincial authorities state that the strikes are illegal, according to provincial labor laws in at least six of the provinces. Yet nothing seems to be done about it. Obviously, the provincial labor departments are in a mess.

50 Years Ago – September 21, 1972

An election campaign that had all the ear-marks of a two-way fight between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives has now expanded to include five parties. The Progressive Conservatives and the Liberals both had their candidates in the field long before the election date was announced. Since Mr. Trudeau’s announcement the NDP have entered the ring, the Social Credit intend to nominate at Vermilion this week and the Communists will again field a candidate.

Leaders in the building project of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church included Very Rev. G. Turzansky, Alex Mandryk, chairman for the building committee; and Alex Gordey, President of the Parish Executive.

The 2,000 hopper cars being purchased by the Federal Government will not cost western farmers any money. The hopper car has a 3,000 bushel capacity and can be unloaded in 45 seconds compared to an average of 7 ½ minutes unloading time for the present 1.800 bushel grain car.

Mrs. June Woloshyn of Innisfree, was recently awarded First Prize in the Wedding Cake Competition sponsored by the Edmonton Exhibition Association. The Handcrafted and Culinary Section of the Exhibition Association annually features a special class for the Best Decorated Wedding Cake. The competition is open to all residents of Alberta.

25 Years Ago – September 22, 1997

Members of the local Legion Branch and town officials are pondering their next moves in regards to repairing the memorial wall at the Vegreville Cenotaph. The wall suffered heavy damage when a Ford Tempo slammed into it at 2 a.m. last Saturday. The car knocked out a six foot wide section of the stone and cement wall and damaged granite memorial plates on the wall’s top. Early estimates put the damage to the wall at $10,000.00

Roughly 70 participants braved rain and cold winds last Sunday to take part in the annual Terry Fox Run to raise money for cancer research. Approximately $4,800.00 was pledged for the event.

Elizabeth Ford received a plaque recognizing her 10 year service as secretary of the Lavoy Senior Citizens Golden Centre, Grace Hubbard made the presentation to Elizabeth.

Catholic education will continue to serve Vegreville just as it has for the past 103 years, says the chairman of the newly amalgamated Edmonton Regional Catholic School District. “There’s a feeling something has come to an end, but is hasn’t,” said Jim Urlacher. “Vegreville Catholic schools will be here for along long time to come. The changes are cosmetic.

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How Trudeau’s Censorship Law

Impact

Jay Goldberg Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking Canada on a headfirst dive toward government censorship, with the Senate the only obstacle standing between Canadians and the vast ocean of government control.

As Trudeau’s censorship law makes its way to the Senate, the stakes are high.

Calling Bill C-11 a censorship bill is not hyperbole.

“Bill C-11 would give the CRTC the power to set conditions demoting or applying warning labels to content it considers contrary to Broadcasting Act objectives, which are so broad as to cover a wide range of lawful content,” wrote Dr. Michael Geist, of the University of Ottawa, who has warned that Bill C-11 would see government bureaucrats “forcefeed” Canadian content.

Bill C-11 would hand the CRTC, a government agency, the power to control what Canadians read and watch online by filtering our news and streaming feeds on apps like Netflix and TikTok.

For now, the government says bureaucrats would only use their new censorship powers to promote Canadian content, thereby burying non-Canadian content.

But Bill C-11 gives the government the tools to filter online content on any basis, not just whether something counts as “Canadian.” The Trudeau government is asking us to trust that bureaucrats won’t use the full power handed to them. At least for now. That’s like asking us to trust a gambling addict at a casino.

Bill C-11 might seem abstract, but Canadians need to pay attention.

There are a few ways

that this legislation, if signed into law, could impact Canadians almost immediately.

Do you like to watch shows or films on Netflix on date night?

It turns out Bill C-11 will make some Canadian content harder, not easier, to find because the CRTC uses a very outdated means of deciding what counts as Canadian. Rather than focusing on content, the CRTC focuses on things like the production process.

Because of the outdated rules, Bill C-11 would make it harder for viewers to watch content that should be considered Canadian but isn’t, such as the series based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale. Under the same outdated rules, non-Canadian content could become easier to see. A biopic of former U.S. President Donald Trump, called “Gotta Love Trump,” is currently considered Canadian.

Do you like to watch content streamed from other parts of the world? Bill C-11 could very well impact your ability to watch your favourite show from India or South Korea because Bill C-11 would force foreign content providers to follow all kinds of new rules and regulations in order to enter the Canadian market.

Some providers may just block the Canadian market altogether instead of following cumbersome rules. Hulu, for example, has already blocked the Canadian market. That’s why you haven’t been able to keep up with the Kardashians lately.

Are you a small-time Canadian content creator? Do you have a YouTube channel that has original Canadian content?

Bill C-11 could hurt your ability to attract viewers from outside Canada.

The CRTC would force YouTube to promote your

EIPS Superintendent Meets with Andrew School Community

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Elk Island Public Schools, (EIPS)

Superintendent Mark Liguori met with parents and community members on Sept. 20 to discuss facility condition issues in the building that currently houses Andrew School, preschool library and Village of Andrew offices.

Liguori spoke to the group, explaining the issues with both the fire suppression system and the roof that emerged as the result of four phases of construction undertaken between 1957 and 1991.

It was pointed out that the fire suppression system originally installed was a dry system; that is, it wasn’t designed with pipes to hold water in reserve. Unfortunately, at some point the system was charged with water and as a result, pipes have corroded, leaked and it has led to incidents of flooding.

Problems with the roof have also contributed to the deterioration of the fire suppression system, and the system cannot be replaced without also addressing the condition of the building envelope. The slope of the roof, as well as a lack of insulation between old and newer portions of the structure, means ice dams will continue to form in the winter as warm air rises, snow melts, and then refreezes.

The Division has replaced portions of the system over time, but an entire replacement is required. Should the system fail, the building could no longer be occupied. Responsibility for repairs on the building are shared between EIPS and the Village of Andrew, and meetings have been ongoing with the Village council to discuss next steps.

Village of Andrew Mayor Barry Goertz

said attendance was great with both village and county residents in addition to parents. Overall, “I thought the meeting was extremely positive. They, (EIPS) are definitely learning in the direction of fixing and rectifying the problem.”

According to information in a follow up report from the school division, “EIPS is drafting a Request for Proposals, (RFP) that will be posted sometime in the next few months to the Alberta Purchasing Connection, asking contractors to bid on a comprehensive assessment of the facility condition that will include a complete scope of work that would need to be undertaken to remedy the situation.

At this point, its anticipated costs may be in the $3 million range for all aspects of the work but until a complete assessment is done, that figure is just an estimate. Once the two parties have a clear understanding of the scope and cost of repairs, each would have to determine how to fund the project, if the repairs needed are financially feasible for both the Division and the Village, and what alternatives might be considered—for example, partial deconstruction or reconstruction. If repairs are undertaken, those would start no sooner than spring 2023.”

Goertz said information presented by EIPS is a “great indication they are serious about fixing the deficits.”

EIPS’ Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal funding (IMR) and Capital Maintenance and Renewal (CMR) funding totals $3.8 million for 2022-23. Administration determines the areas of greatest need and puts forward recommendations to the Board of Trustees about where best to invest those dollars.

In terms of next steps, “EIPS will post the RFP and hopefully have the assessment done before the Board of Trustees meeting in November. Once the results are received, EIPS has had an opportunity to discuss the situation with the Village of Andrew and has updated parents, the recommendation report will be written and shared with Village councillors and school families.”

Additionally, parents and community members were advised that anyone who wishes to address the Board of Trustees directly can through a delegation at the board meeting. Ultimately, the Board of Trustees will determine what will happen in respect to the facility condition issues.

According to a fact sheet provided by EIPS, as of Sept. 12, 2022, there is a total enrolment of 63 students and eight fulltime staff at the school. Last year enrolment was 59 students.

Mannville Elks Host Fundraising Supper and Radio Bingo

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Members of the Mannville Elks #395 hosted its first ever fundraising supper and radio bingo on Sept. 17.

Mannville Elks Exalted Ruler John Storch said they partnered with the Mannville Royal Purple Elks #205 and the Mannville 4-H Multi-Club to make the event possible. Around 25 volunteers were involved in the fundraiser.

Storch said they were approached by Confectionery 881 Owners Alfred St. Jean and Jocelyne Lanovaz to see if they would

be interested in hosting the event. The business sells radio bingo cards and they approached CFWE 96.7 FM Radio Bingo Manager Anna Giles to see if it would be possible to hold a bingo in Mannville.

After they received the green light, plans for the fundraiser began to take shape. They had beef on a bun and all the trimmings, serving up 30 meals, and raising close to $400. Storch said it was great to see the team work between the small organizations. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser go directly back into the community, added Storch.

Thank You!

You always do the nicest things. To all the many people who brought in fresh vegetables and fruit to the Golden Villa this summer and fall 2022, please accept this as your personal THANK YOU. Your thoughtfulness and generosity is greatly appreciated. From all the residents.

Volunteers Eli Myhovich, Carla Cavanagh, Cori-Lynn and Sara Gohier and Rebecca Hochhausen. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Food Insecurity a Growing Crisis in Alberta

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

According to a recent report Alberta has the highest prevalence of food insecurity in the country.

The report out of the University of Toronto on Household Insecurity in Canada shows Alberta has the highest rate of food insecurity among all Canadian provinces. At 20.3 per cent, there are 853,000 people in Alberta who live in food-insecure households. The report comes as Alberta’s 107 food banks report seeing an alarming increase in the need for their services.

The Consumer Debt Index showed that in April half of Albertans were just $200 away from not being able to pay their bills at the end of the month—the highest level in the country.

Inflation is driving up prices at the gro cery store. Data released by the province last month showed the retail price of beef was up by anywhere from 11 to 43 per cent over the same time last year, depending on the cut, far outpacing the rate of inflation.

“No one living in the richest province in Canada should be having to choose wheth er to pay their bills or put food on the table,” said Marie Renaud, Alberta NDP Community and Social Services Critic. “For months we have been calling on the UCP to focus on helping Albertans rather than their own internal drama. There are nearly a million people in this province who are struggling to make ends meet and all the UCP has done is make a bad situa tion worse.”

The Alberta NDP contend that, UCP policies have led Albertans to pay more in income taxes, property taxes, utility costs, school fees, tuition, interest on student debt and park fees. The UCP also cut the Child and Family Benefit, the Seniors Benefit, Income Support and AISH.

Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk fired back, stating, “Our government is helping to combat the rising costs of inflation caused by the bad economic policies of the Liberal-NDP alliance, supply chain issues, and high energy costs.

Armstrong-Homeniuk pointed to several initiatives the UCP government has taken to combat the rising cost of living.

• Until at least the end of September, A lberta has stopped collecting the pro vincial fuel tax on gas and diesel at the pu mp, saving Albertans 13.6 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel, including GST, and 4 cents per litre on marked gasoline and diesel.

• Starting this month, over 1.9 million homes, farms and businesses will receive a total of $300 in rebates over six months to cover high electricity costs.

• To help Albertans manage higher win ter heating costs due to volatile natural gas pr ices, we’re running an energy rebate program from October 2022 to March 2023 to shield consumers from price spikes.

In order to support the most vulnerable Community and Social Services has pro vided $6 million in funding to support food banks and community organizations in their food supply efforts.”

“I think sometimes concerns for food safety override the practical application of rules, local economy health and the ability for businesses to grow or maintain pro duction,” stated Joanna Karczmarek, Coordinator of the Vegreville Food Bank Society. Out of the 69 individuals the food bank served in July, 44 were new. A total of 166 individuals were served in August,

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Armstrong-Homeniuk also stated that, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) monthly rate in Alberta are the highest among the 10 provinces $1,685.”At over $1.4 billion, this is the largest budget AISH has ever had as well.”

The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit was expanded to over 80 communities, added Armstrong-Homeniuk. “Alberta’s redesigned Rent Supplement Program, which includes the Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit, serves around 11,600 households, 3,800 more than were served under the original program.

Overall, Alberta’s government has com mitted more than any other province for affordability with more than $2 billion dollars in relief that includes fuel tax relief, electricity rebate, affordable child care, and a natural gas rebate that will begin this fall.”

Joanna Karczmarek, Coordinator of the Vegreville Food Bank Society stated, “I think sometimes concerns for food safety override the practical application of rules, local economy health and the ability for businesses to grow or maintain produc tion.” Out of the 179 individuals the food bank served in July, 44 were new. A total of 166 individuals were served in August, 37 individuals were new.

Giant Sunflower a Ray of Sunshine

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Henry Matoga didn’t plant sunflower seeds this year, but lo and behold the Ryley resident is happy to have a giant sun flower in his garden.

While he didn’t measure the sunflower it towers over his sixfoot frame and could definitely be considered an anomaly. “I just came up naturally. I guess the birds brought it,” remarked Henry.

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The Ryley area resident spent most of his life as a “city slicker” but the quiet country life suits him just fine. Henry said he’s lived in the area for 15 years and has developed a passion for gardening.

He has a large garden and an orchard where he spends most of his daylight hours in the summer. Sour cherry, apple, crab apple, plumb, honey berry is a sam pling of trees on the property. Saskatoons, strawberries, raspberries and goji berries are always in abundance.

He plants a wide variety of vegetables and enjoys sharing his bounty with friends. He has a root cellar to store produce so nothing goes to waste. He said gardening is a really nice past time and smiles as he gazes up at the giant sunflower that has brought him much joy this season.

Henry Matoga with his towering sunflower. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Brosseau Days a Smashing Success

Yolande Williams Submitted

Our September long weekend in Brosseau may have been one of the hottest years on record. But it was enjoyed by all.

We started out with pre night on Thursday and an ambitious crew made for a quick set up.

Our Slo-pitch Tournament was had with 11 teams from near, and mostly far. Most teams are repeat attendees from the past years…they know where good times are had. The winners were: A Event Yank-deez, B Event Hawaii 5.0 and C Event Diamond Cutters.

The concession vendors were Bitchin’ Kitchen and they kept everyone fed and hydrated for the weekend. Their menu

was extensive, and the portions were far from small. Great reviews were heard all weekend!

The pancake breakfast was very well supported…many new faces in the crowd making new memories. With the regular breakfast crew back in the kitchen, doing what they do best, it makes for a smooth operation.

The winner of the breakfast raffle were: Kids Raffle Prizes X2, Harlan Williams, (Leduc County) and Isla Forbes, (Ft. Assiniboine.) Wheelbarrow winner Christina Frankiw from Mannville. Weekend raffle winner of $465 Wayne Yuskow from Two Hills.

We hope you all enjoyed the weekend as much as we enjoyed hosting it!

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Left: Breakfast crew members.

Right: Winners of the A Event. (Michaela Charlebois/Submitted Photos)

Support Freedom Protest Sparks Public Interest

People were honking their horns in their vehicles when they saw a group of people carrying signs outside of Provincial Court Vegreville Building on Sept. 26 to convey the message, ‘Power is Within Us to Create Change.’

One of the organizers was Helma Wilson who has a home in Sherwood Park and owns a shop in Beaver County. She said, “We are over here today to try and help people understand that our court systems are not working on behalf of the people when it comes to our civil rights regarding mandates that are not really law and the enforcement of them. I had to shut down my business because I was not enforcing my customers to wear a mask. The vaccine mandate is also an issue because cohesion is not a mandate; especially when it is not based on medical facts.”

Sharlene Smith from Sherwood Park said the protest is meant to bring awareness about the unlawfulness that is happening and people have been experiencing over the last year and a half or so. “When it comes to the unlawful mandates that has been placed with this COVID-19 issue and not just with this COVID-19 issue but also with the general laws that are related to the common man.

For example, a mandate is not an actual law and in order for police officers to give out fines to anyone for not wearing a mask is not lawful nor is it lawful to prevent someone from working at a place because they never had the COVID-19 vaccine. For them to be supporting that type of mentality goes against constitutional bill of rights and the courts and our legal system are not standing up to support the people in our private bill of rights. That is very important in a democracy. As well, we want to make the courts more accountable to abiding by our bill of rights and freedom to our supposedly democratic country.”

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People who attended the protest for freedom. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Terry Fox Run Fights Cancer a Step at a Time

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

People of all ages participated in the 42th Annual Terry Fox Run which was hosted by the Kinette Club of Vegreville on September 18.

This run kicked off with registration, socializing and enjoying snacks at Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

People spoke about why they wanted to participate in this event.

Heather Kokotyn, who is from Vegreville, said she was running in honour of her father who died of lung cancer and her grandma who died of breast cancer. “I feel that there will be a cure eventually if we all work together to raise money,” Heather mentioned.

Tammy Shapka, who was also from

Vegreville, said she wanted to participate because this is a really good cause. “It is to raise money for cancer. Also, this gets me out and gives me a chance to get some exercise. Besides it feels good to help others,” Tammy explained.

Brady Stefan, Chair of Kinette Club of Vegreville, said there were 58 people who took part in this five km run which raised $9,575 as of September 23. “The event went wonderful overall. It was so nice to have everyone back after two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We had a beautiful day for it. The total Vegreville has raised from 1983-2021 is $214,356.70. All of these funds will go to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research.”

Members of Kinette Club of Vegreville who volunteered to organize the run from L-R. Cynthia Baxandall, Dawn Warrington, and Brady Stefan. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

People taking part in the event. (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

and Polish descent and raised in Mundare where his family owned a livery barn next door to the Talaga family’s blacksmith shop where the bottle depot is now located.

Even though Mundare was a small hamlet at the time, Calinoiu said Dr. Bandura did not limit himself to the school’s curriculum and indulged in self education to broaden his knowledge and understanding. He pursued further studies earned his graduate degree at the University of British Columbia.

“He spent much of the late 1970’s concentrating on exploring the role of self-efficacy belief in human functioning. With his passion this research would lead him to become a world renowned psychologist who was a David Starr Jordan Professor in Psychology at Stanford University and received numerous awards.

We are honoured to dedicate the sign 50 Avenue from 50 Street to 51 Street. Thank you to his family and honoured guests for coming to Dr. Bandura’s home town for this special day.”

Calinoiu then welcomed Dr. Bandura’s daughter Carol Bandura-Cowley, her husband John and their two twin sons Andrew and Tim.

Carol thanked everyone who organized the dedication. “It’s just so nice to be back at the place my dad grew up and talked about so much. He would have loved the idea of a sign, a street

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I am not going to talk a lot about his accomplishments because you can go to the website and read all about it. I do just want to talk about how proud he was of his Canadian roots. When he got the medal of honour from Obama. In all the pictures of Obama putting the medal of science around his neck he’s got his little Order of Canada pin. And when there was a big gala after at the White House he had to pick a photo for a poster board for all the people who were getting awards in that ceremony that year and he picked his favourite picture which is where he grew up.

Anybody who spent time with him it would be impossible to get away without one story, probably more like three or four stories about growing up in Canada.” She told a few humorous stories about her father. “He said if he hadn’t grown up here, he wouldn’t have been who he was.

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So, he really wanted people to know that. And I wanted you guys to know that.”

Great niece Kathy Robson shared a few of her thoughts following a special supper which featured signature Ukrainian food at the Mundare Recreation Centre. “I only met Albert once in person. But I always felt like I knew him as he had such a huge impact on the work I’ve done during more than 30 years in education. I remember years ago going into my psych 110 class in my first year of University of Saskatoon and seeing Albert Bandura written on the chalkboard and how I completely shocked my professor when I came up to him and said I’m related to Albert Bandura. And I felt so proud to be related to such a great man.

I had read so much about his work. I also recall learning about his famous bobo doll experiment. Where students observed adults acting aggressively towards a bobo doll and the students later mimicked what they had seen. It proved children learned behaviour by watching people around them. And they would copy what they see. It really changed what we taught and it reinforced the importance of teachers modelling for students as they learn.”

Dr. Sonia Sobon delivered special remarks about Dr. Bandura, his life and legacy, and her involvement with the famous psychologist during the University of Alberta Convocation on June 9, 2010, where he gave the Convocation speech and received a Honourary Degree from the U of A to recognize his lifelong outstanding accomplishments.

Dr. Sobon also spearheaded a special exhibit of the Bandura family at the Basilian Father’s Museum that opened at the same time of the Convocation. A special program and banquet were

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L-R: Members of the Bandura family after the dedication and unveiling ceremony.

L-R: Andrew Cowley, Tim Cowley, Carol Bandura-Cowley and Jim Cowley. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Floods in Pakistan Cause Devastation to People

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Muhamad Amjad came to Canada from Pakistan 14 years ago. He now lives in Sherwood Park and commutes to Vegreville every day to work at his job for Quest Disposal but he said his wife and himself want to move eventually to Vegreville with their two sons and daughter.

Muhamad expressed concern about the flooding in Pakistan which started in mid-June 2022 and has been the country’s worst flooding ever.

“My mother, brothers and sisters are still in Pakistan. So, I am very upset about this as I feel the flooding over there is a very dire situation. Pakistan has never seen a bigger catastrophic in the past. All four provinces and some territories have 80 percent of the area affected by this flood. Sinbh province produces the maximum amount of cotton and 100 percent of it has been destroyed by flooding. The rain hasn’t stopped yet. There has been six times more rain than normal for the season.

Denque fever and Malaria have spread to people. People are sleeping on the roads as they don’t have enough tents or food. The amount of damage has become so massive that the country will take years to recover. It has been estimated that it caused over $20 billion worth of damages. More than 1,600 people have lost their lives, almost a million animals have died and over six hundred thousand houses have been completely destroyed. The efficiencies are as big as the entire population of Canada.

Personally, I have sent some funds to Pakistan. The Government of Canada is

giving $5 million dollars and they plan to give more as they have no idea what damages it caused yet.

People in Pakistan might need help for more than just this year as everybody now is attributing this flood to climate change.

We encourage people to give funds for this but the public is limited in that way. The countries should step forward to help not only financially but they should try to control these problems by caring about the climate and by increasing their spending to control climate change,” Muhamad explained.

In a press release, it was written, “The government will match dollar for dollar every donation Albertans and Alberta organizations make to the Canadian Red Cross, up to a maximum $500,000. The funds will help the Canadian Red Cross provide supports to millions of people in Pakistan where floods, flash floods and landslides have affected more than 30 million people, killed more than 1,200 people and left thousands injured and homeless.

Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen added, “Recordbreaking monsoon rains are threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Pakistan. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross Pakistan Floods Appeal from the people of Alberta, and matched by the Government of Alberta, will help support emergency relief and recovery efforts to assist people in Pakistan during this extremely difficult time. The Red Cross is grateful for the support.”

Some facts mentioned in the press release were: On Aug. 29, the Government of Canada pledged $5 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in Pakistan. This is in addition to Canada’s US$3 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund on Aug. 19.

Money raised for the Pakistan Floods Appeal will enable the Red Cross and Red Crescent to provide relief, recovery and resiliency activities in Pakistan in response to the flooding disaster.

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Dear Editor:

Last month, my wife and I were returning home to Manitoba from visiting B.C. Getting into the car after supper in Vegreville, I absent-mindedly put my wallet on the roof and we drove off. I didn’t miss the wallet until we checked into our motel. In a panic, we drove back to look for it, but having no luck, began the process of cancelling credit cards the next morning. One week after arriving home, we received a phone call from the Vegreville RCMP detachment that my wallet, with its contents completely intact, was at the front desk and they would send it back by Purolator.

It is with heartfelt gratitude that I would like to thank the people of Vegreville for being such a caring community. The RCMP and Boston Pizza staff are to be commended for their integrity and helpfulness. You have restored my faith in humanity!

Sincerely, Richard Olfert Pilot Mound, Manitoba

Thank you for writing Richard. It is important to hear about stories like this. It is easy to get caught up in the negativity that we are often confronted with and this is a good reminder that we live in a great community with wonderful people. -AB

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Nephews and Nieces of Dr. Bandura with his daughter Carol. L-R: Marvin Talaga, Ray Talaga, Ed Talaga, Jessie Kozak, Carol Bandura-Cowley, Gloria Rajotte, Pat Siddon and Marv Nowak. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Two Hills Terry Fox Run Raises $3,100 for Cancer Research

Cheryl and Ken Hlewka have been organizing the Terry Fox Run in Two Hills since 2005. Cheryl said they are a “small, but hardy” group who participate “rain, shine or snow.”

Cheryl said Terry Fox was selfless and inspired a lot of people. Because of the Terry Fox Run and the funds, it raised for research, there have been many advances in cancer treatments, added Cheryl.

Don Fesciuc from Unity, Saskatchewan came to support his brother David, who is a colon and prostate cancer survivor. David said that’s the reason why he got involved in the Terry Fox Run 16 years ago.

“I’m doing it for him, (Terry)” said David, who goes door to door asking for pledges. This year he raised $870 which is a personal best. He is proud of his efforts and most thankful for the generosity of people in the community who support him and the cause.

David’s close friend Elsie Elkow passed away a few weeks ago and he said they used to walk from her house to the run site to participate in the Terry Fox Run. David said he could feel her spirit with him and was proud to have his brother Don by his side to support him.

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The heroism of Terry Fox will never be forgotten. It lives on in the hearts of minds of Canadians and people around the world who carry on his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research through an annual Terry Fox Run every September.

A strong contingent of people in Two Hills have carried the torch since the Terry Fox Run began. This year an estimated $3,100 was raised because of their collective efforts on Sept. 18. Two members of the contingent were Myrtle and Nestor Hryciw. “We’ve participated in all of them that have been held here,” said Myrtle.

The couple said Terry Fox “inspired” them during his crossCanada journey in 1980, and that’s why they have and continue to be committed to raising funds and participating in the Terry Fox Run every year. Myrtle said so many of their friends and family members have passed away from cancer and they continue to hope that one day they’ll find a cure.

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Participants before heading out on the Terry Fox Run. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)

Left: Cheryl Hlewka by statue of Terry Fox in St. John’s, Newfoundland where his run began.

Right: Cheryl and Ken Hlewka beside statue of Terry Fox in Victoria, British Columbia.

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Tributes

Our hearts still ache with sadness, And many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Forever loved and deeply missed Lori Dea and Darcy, Lorne and Lori, Todd and Mayumi and families.

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

In loving memory of Leonard Arthur Gafka

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Leonard Arthur Gafka passed away at the age of 89 on September 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his par ents, Wilhelmina (Hohn) & Adolph Gafka, his beloved wife Olesia (Babuniak) Gafka, sisters Glenna (Gafka) Paquette & Hazel (Gafka) Dandeneau, & brother-in laws Albert Paquette & William Dandeneau. Leonard is survived by his daughters Valerie (Don), Gail (Hi), & Karen (Richard), grandchildren Jenny (Eric), Freedom, Adam (Brianna), Jacob, Jack, Kate, & 4 great grandchil dren Presley, Vincent, Jaxxon, & Logan, & nephews & niece Rick, Ralph, & Hazel Paquette. Len was born to a farming family in Vegreville, AB. As a boy, he worked hard on the farm, although his sisters may chuckle & say he hardly worked. As a teenager, he quickly became one of Vegreville’s top hockey players that took him to a training offer with the NHL’s New York Rangers.

As a young adult, he pursued a more stable career path & was hired as a telegrapher by Canadian National Railways (CN) in Edmonton in 1952. There he soon met stenographer Olesia Babuniak – a beautiful, kind, & outgoing young woman who became the love of his life & they were married on December 3, 1960. They were married 58 years before her passing in 2018. Len’s advancing career with CN took him across Alberta then to CN’s Headquarters in Montreal where he retired after 37 years’ service. The warmth of BC’s west coast brought them to retire in Nanaimo, BC where they bought l& & built a home overlooking the Straight of Georgia. Len loved to golf, play darts, & garden. He invested countless hours researching our family’s ancestry & wrote a genealogy book which is a priceless jewel for generations to come. Len planned many trips; he & Olesia travelled across Europe, Canada & the USA. Both Len & Olesia joined the Nanaimo Bowling Club & played on teams with friends for many years, where Len was also an Umpire. Len dedicated his life to the well-being of his family; no words can express how much he is cherished. Len was a social person who loved the company of family & friends. He always made his mark with his fantastic, dry sense of humour. Len’s smiles shone on his face & sparkled in his bright blue eyes. He loved music & rose to any chance to dance. Handsome beyond words, our father was brave, selfless, devoted, thoughtful, candid, witty, gentle & kind. While his passing signifies the end of a genera tion, we will strive to continue his legacy & ensure our family remains connected now & always. Our family extends our sincere gratitude to the dedicated team at Avenir Memory Care in Nanaimo including all the nurs es & aids who cared for Len, & to Dr. Fletcher & Dr. Juralowicz. At Leonard’s request, a private celebration is being planned for a future date. Condolence cards for a Memory Book can be mailed to 4650 223A Street, Langley, BC V2Z 1M9 Dad, we will cherish you for eternity, until we’re together again. We love you - we love you - we love you.

In Loving Memory Of Our Special Son

Of all the special gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as our Son

Was the greatest gift of all

A Special Time

A special smile

A special face

A special Son

We can’t replace

With an aching heart

We whisper low

We miss you Son

And love you so.

Forever Loved and Sadly Missed

Love Dad, Mom, Jocelyn, Jamie, Remi, Bailey and Declan

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NOWAK, Joseph (Joe)

January 17, 1937 – September 24, 2022

On September 24, 2022, Joe Nowak passed away at the age of 85.

Joe is survived by his daughter Roxanne Nowak of Kelowna, BC; sister Emily (Orest) Kuly of Vegreville, AB; brother Lawrence (Gretel) Nowak of Kelowna, BC; friend Rose; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joe is predeceased by his parents John and Mary Nowak. Joe’s love for music with his violin and saxophone will forever be remembered.

A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Vegreville, Alberta with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to “Alberta Cancer Foundation”, “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church - Vegreville” or to the charity of one’s choice.

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WYSHYNSKI, Ellen Josephine Mary October 30, 1952 - September 12, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Ellen Wyshynski announce her sudden passing on September 12, 2022 in Vegreville, Alberta at the age of 69. Ellen was the eldest child of Rose (Suer) and Bernard Wyshynski of Elstow. She spent her childhood on the family farm and attended school in Elstow and Clavet. After graduating, she moved to Saskatoon and was employed at Mappin’s Jewelers and then Beneficial Finance. In 1976, Ellen’s career with Beneficial Finance took her to Edmonton. Ellen eventually relocated to Vegreville where she worked at the Bus Depot, the Federal Government, and Walmart. She spent her spare time volunteering at Spasa Moskalyk Ukrainian Catholic Church, visiting family in Saskatoon, and sup porting local shops and Ukrainian events in the com munity. She could often be seen drinking a cup of cof fee and enjoying baked goods or a meal of cabbage rolls, perogies, and sausage. On August 18, 2022, Ellen was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. Unfortunately, her disease progressed rapidly and she passed on September 12 at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville. Ellen’s family will remember her witty sense of humour, kindness, love of animals (espe cially her dog Sammy), crossword puzzles, and her teasing of her nieces and nephews. She will also be remembered for her exceptional taste in clothing and accessories.

Ellen was predeceased by her father, Bernard (1977); her mother, Rose (2018); and her brother, Gary (2011); as well as her grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Ellen will be lovingly remembered by her sisters: Brenda (Maurice) Janex of Warman, Fern (Kevin) Young of Saskatoon; sister-in-law Melinda Wyshynski of Saskatoon; nieces and nephews: Patrick Janex (Warman), Amanda Janex (Saskatoon), Sarah Young (Max) (Saskatoon), James Young (Emily) (Saskatoon), Michayla Wyshynski (Luke) (Australia), and Alyssa Wyshynski (Saskatoon). A memorial service will be held in Saskatoon at a later date. In lieu of flow ers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or an animal shelter of your choice. May Ellen Rest in Peace.

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God Bless You All.

The Stoski Family

Jay Goldberg is the Ontario & Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Stafford, Darlene February 5, 1939 - October 1, 2016

In loving memory of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

STOSKI, Dean Allan Thank you everyone who helped in any way to get us through a difficult time. Your prayers, cards, hugs, donations, flowers, kindness, calls and understanding warm our broken hearts.

Thank you especially to Sisters at St. Joseph’s Home, Father Jim Nakonechny, Sister Stephania & Father Damien for your mass and special prayers for Dean and our family.

Bezovie, Justin Nicholas

November 20, 1980 - October 1, 1997

Ukrainian Culture Icon Elsie Kawulych Turns 90

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Elsie Kawulych who is known for preserving Ukrainian Culture in Vegreville and Area turned 90 on September 21, 2022.

A gathering of family and friends got together to celebrate Elsie’s 90th birthday at Elsie’s own home on September 22.

When Elsie was asked what she credited living to 90 to, she said, “I think you have to have faith in God. Then you have to work hard. I was also very active in my community and this kept me alive and useful. The love and support from my family and friends helped. I tell my children if I get tired of being alone, all I have to do is be at their

place for a week and they always welcome me there. Also, since I am a home economist, I know nutrition and I followed good eating habit, as well as, I exercised where I have walked 2000 steps every morning up to July of 2022. As well, I garden and shovel the snow and do yard work.”

Elsie has five children. Her two sons are Douglas Kawulych and Bradley Kawulych. Elsie’s daughters are Elana Kawulych, Margaret Kawulych, and Maria Kawulych.

Elsie’s daughters offered some sentiments about their mother.

Elana said her mother was friendly and inviting. “She always was willing to volunteer and she made a big impact on others’ lives. She always embraced her Ukrainian heritage background.”

Margaret said, “When I think of my mom, I think of all the things she has done; all the volunteer work and how much she

Above: Elsie’s birthday cake.

Right: L-R: Elana Kawulych, Elsie Kawulych, Margaret Kawulych, Maria Kawulych. (Missing from photo are Elsie’s two sons: Douglas Kawulych and Bradley Kawulych. (Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

has given to others her whole life. She had five children and had to do a bunch of stuff for us when she raised us and then she did so much for the community and with preserving and promoting the Ukrainian culture. She is so strong physically and mentally. I have always been so proud of her.”

Maria said her mother always thinks about other people. “She has this consideration of others and notices when someone has a need that she can help them with. She just does this naturally,” Maria added.

Elsie’s biography states that she was born in Vegreville on September 21, 1932. One of her main careers was working as a District Home Economist.

Elsie was really involved in her community and she did extensive volunteer work.

A list of Elsie’s Official Honours and Awards are:

2013 – Received the award/designation, Member of The Order of Canada

2006 – Chosen to demonstrate Ukrainian cuisine at the Smithsonian Folk Festival in Washington, DC as part of the Alberta delegation.

2005 – Inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence

2005 – Awarded Alberta Centennial Medal

2003 – Received Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal

2002 – Volunteer of the Year for the Town of Vegreville and County of Minburn

2002 – Received 24K Gold pin for 1,000 volunteer hours of service at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

1998 – Hetman Award from Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Branch

1991 – Chosen as the Hostess at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival

1989 – Alberta Achievement Award for outstanding volunteer contribution to Community

1986 – Duke of Edinburgh Service Award

1980’s – Long Service Award from Girl Guides of Canada

1980’s – Western Canada Representative to Quebec on a Unity Mission

Vegreville Town Council Supports Request for Increased Library Funding

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Vegreville town council is showing its support for the Northern Lights Library System, (NLLS) which is asking the provincial government to increase its level of grant funding to the organization which represents 55 municipalities and Indigenous communities throughout the north-east region.

Vegreville is one of the 55 member municipalities and town council voted in favour of supporting the request during its Sept. 12 council meeting.

Councillor Taneen Rudyk said at the quarterly NLLS meeting in August, members were asked to bring the letter of request to their respective councils for endorsement. “They’re asking each of us to write our own letter and push the responsibility and fiscal weight back onto the Province…”

Councillor David Berry concurred. “We have been part of NLLS for a while. It has been underfunded for quite some time and it’s unfair for the municipalities to continue to try and bear the costs. The library systems are extremely important to the function of the individual libraries and the individual libraries are relying on municipalities to continue to fund them as well.”

NLLS Executive Director James McDonald said, “We are asking the province to meet inflation but leaving it to them to determine what that might look like.

An increase in provincial funding would ensure the system’s health going forward and allow us to plan for the future. We are doing all we can to keep costs modest and reasonable while delivering world class library services in rural Alberta.

We have a four-year projected budget at NLLS and that budget reflects a 0 percent increase in funding from the province. We are asking municipalities to increase their funding by 1.5 percent per year to meet the demands of inflation. The system has some savings and between those and this increase we will be able to carry on with current levels of service for the next four years.”

McDonald explained that libraries in the province are funded on a per capita basis.

“Local library boards receive $5.55/capita and library systems $4.70/capita from the province. We have not seen an increase in this funding since 2015. Though we are very appreciative that we have also not experienced any cuts and the province has held the line.

Municipalities fund the library system through a levy of $5.23/capita and library boards pay $5.23/capita. Municipalities without library boards, (generally counties) pay the combined $10.46/capita.”

McDonald said, “Northern Lights’ service area includes 55 municipal members, 1 Métis settlement, and 1 First Nations Reserve. This includes 49 physical library locations serving a population of about 175,000 people. We move more than 850,000 physical items through the library system every year.”

Vegreville Athlete Named Finalist in Cross-Country Talent Search

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Vegreville athlete Rae-Lynn Billingsley has been named a finalist in RBC Training Ground, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s annual cross-country talent search.

Billingsley said, “Just being able to qualify is incredible, but I’m most excited to be able to meet other athletes.” She made those comments after accepting the invitation to the national final that will be held on Oct. 22 in Ottawa.

The top 100 athletes will compete at the final with the chance of being one of 30 athletes to earn funding and a place on Team Canada with one of nine partner National Sports Organizations, (NSO) and an accelerated path to the Olympics.

Billingsley, is a former hockey player and U of A student who also medaled in sprints and long jump at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games. She competed in the RBC Training Ground qualifier this past April and said making the finals, “It felt like a dream. I was so excited that I was shaking and I immediately told all my family members and friends,” said the 21-year-old, who graduated from the Faculty of

Education in 2022 with a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree.

She did not compete in any sports during university, other than playing women’s recreational league hockey, but did become an “avid gymgoer during her time at the University of Alberta.

“I continued going to the gym and tried maintaining a healthy lifestyle.” Those definitely paid off and she said she’s received “incredible support” from her family, friends and co-workers at A.L. Horton School where she teaches Grade 4.

After qualifying for the finals, Billingsley said, “A lot of people were surprised when I told them, because they hadn’t known about the event I attended in April. Going to Ottawa wouldn’t be possible without the support system I have.”

The 30 athletes selected for funding will be announced following a nationally televised special documentary later this fall. Funding is administered by the participating National Sport Organization bringing the athlete into its system, and is used for things like coaching, transportation, travel, equipment and nutrition.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Prepares to Host ASAA High School Boys 1A Provincial Volleyball Championship

grades 10-12. There are 7 zone champions from around the province that are awarded a spot with 2 wild cards given to the 2 most competitive zones that send the second place team from their zone and one host designation.

There are 10 players on the team this year that range from Grade 10-12,” Mr. Murphy said.

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At the beginning of July, St. Mary’s Catholic School in Vegreville was awarded the bid to host the Alberta Schools Athletic Association (ASAA) High School Boys 1A Provincial Volleyball Championship this November.

The Co-Chairs for the Championship are Assistant Principal Mr. Murphy and Physical Education teacher Curtis Paulichuk. The Head Coach is Mr. Manderson.

Mr. Murphy explained, “Historically St. Mary’s has had a strong Volleyball program. The 1A bid was open and it was discussed among the school community that it would be a fantastic opportunity to host. It will be the first time in St. Mary’s history that we would have hosted a tournament of this magnitude. It is a rare and privileged opportunity that can resonate in our school and the community of Vegreville for years.

“It will include the top 10 teams of 1A Boys in the province. Boys are chosen by designations province-wide that are based on the average number of students per school. For example, it would be unfair for a school of fewer than 100 students to compete against a school of 2500+ students. 1A represents the category of students that attend schools with an average of under 100 eligible student-athletes in

When asked how they will prepare their boys, Mr. Murphy replied, “To ensure our volleyball players aim to do their best, our athletes have devoted hours of their extracurricular time to fitness, skill development, and competition throughout the months of September - November. Their coach Mr. Manderson is dedicated to the sport of Volleyball and has been for many years. This year’s team is well balanced with veteran Grade 12 leaders as well as some stellar athletes that are joining the team in Grade 10,” Mr. Murphy added.

Mr. Manderson added to ensure that the boys are the best is half physical and half mental. “The boys are physically in great shape and are good athletes but mentally, it is a lot of work to gain confidence and it is a lot of work to go to tournaments to challenge them. We don’t go to a lot of tournaments where they can just win easily as I purposely want them to lose so that they start to learn what to do when they are in a stressful situation. They know that anything that happens in September and October is just practice. Our goal is to prepare for Provincials in November and be the best we can be then.

I believe our school was chosen to host this championship because we renovated our gymnasium a few years ago. The town of Vegreville hasn’t had a chance to host something like this for a while.” Mr. Manderson explained.

Rae-Lynn Billingsley competing during the qualifier in Edmonton. (Dave Holland/Submitted Photo)

The boys who will be participating in the 1A Provincials: (Rosanne Fortier/Photo)