Vegreville News Advertiser - September 7, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 36

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Stroke ambulance, a marvel in life-saving technology

Joe Machney Reporter About two million brain cells are lost each minute after a stroke, but doctors need to know the type of stroke as well, further exacerbating the situation. A first of its kind, the $3.3 million stroke ambulance, which will be funded by donors to the University Hospital Foundation’s Brain Centre Campaign, will be able to provide stroke care beyond a major urban centre, helping to substantially curb that amount of time and save more brain cells.

“The challenge that we’re dealing with is stroke from blocked arteries and to assist with that there is a clotbusting drug that increases the chance of a cure. The difficulty is that you lose two million brain cells a

minute in an acute stroke. If you live within the city close to a primary stroke city either Edmonton or Calgary or a number of rural and small urban primary stroke centre around the province then you’re better off because you’re closer to the clot-busting drugs. The more serious problem is if you live in certain areas and Vegreville is one of them, then you’re really not close to Edmonton or Calgary and you’re not that close to a primary stroke centre,” Dr Tom Jeerakathil, stroke neurologist at the U of A hospital, said. “Before we can get to a patient who has experienced a stroke they’ve lost hundreds of millions of brain cells, because they’ve most likely been waiting

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RCMP files from August 25 – 31 Joe Machney Reporter August 25 12:19 Report of a truck being stolen overnight. Still under investigation.

15:59 Report of a stolen diamond ring.

Still under investigation.

August 26 01:55 Member on patrol stopped a vehicle which resulted in a 51-year-old male being charged with impaired driving.

11:26 RCMP received a report of harassment. Member attended and mediated the situation.

13:11 911 report of a distracted driver.

Member patrolled but the vehicle was not located, however, the registered owner was contacted and denied the texting but said that he was just a bit tired.

13:29 Report of a stolen quad which the owner later located in his yard.

16:38 911 report of an erratic driver on highway 16. Patrols did not locate the vehicle and Fort Sask was notified.

19:16 911 complaint of an intoxicated girlfriend. Members attended and the girlfriend was intoxicated and just went back to bed.

August 27 00:32 Report of a noise complaint originating from a nearby festival.

00:47 Request to turn in handguns from an estate.

04:16 Members observed erratic driving.

A traffic stop was initiated and an alcohol screening device was given which resulted in a seven day vehicle seizure and 30 day driver license suspension.

07:58 911 report of an erratic speeding driver on highway 16. Member attended and could not locate vehicle so Vermilion was notified.

08:35 Report of a lost purse at a local festival. The female used the app on her phone to locate the purse and it showed her that it was at the local RCMP, so she stopped by to claim it.

09:15 Report of somebody finding blood on their truck. Upon investigation, it was decided that someone had fallen against the truck and cut themselves.

10:43 Report of somebody finding a cooler under their tree, and with it not being Christmas the caller found it strange and called the RCMP. 12:54 911 report of an intoxicated driver.

Members attended and located the elderly driver who received a caution.

15:16 Traffic stop resulted in charges for no registration and an unsecured firearm.

17:12 911 report an intoxicated female driver. Members attended and the driver was located and her license was seized and her vehicle was towed due to alcohol

consumption.

20:16 RCMP received a request to assist EMS with a combative male. Member attended but the male had calmed down by then.

21:37 RCMP were informed of a domestic relationship that’s ending. The male was intoxicated and the female was requesting that the RCMP assist in getting her belongings.

22:01 Report of a motorcycle rollover

where the driver ended up with some broken bones. It happened on highway 16 and was due to wet road conditions.

August 28 02:41 Male was arrested for punching out a window near the Agricultural center during a local festival. He was lodged until sober and released on a promise to appear.

04:17 An intoxicated male was arrested and lodged until sober.

16:19 A sheriff working in the area conducted a traffic stop which resulted in finding out that the plate on a vehicle was stolen.

16:20 Member stopped a vehicle which resulted in a ticket for no insurance.

20:49 Report of a suicidal male. The male was located and escorted to the hospital to be assessed by a doctor.

August 29 00:37 Report of loud music coming from a house. Members attended and asked that the music be turned down to which the occupants complied.

12:25 Report of a sudden death.

13:39 Report of a stolen fuel card being used for over 9000 liters of fuel. Still under investigation.

16:38 Report of an insecure residence.

Before the RCMP could respond someone had come by and checked out the house and decided that the police were not required.

17:12 Report of an argument at a restaurant. A customer was not satisfied with

the food. She was warned about her behavior and in the end, she was refunded for her purchase.

18:03 Report of a truck swerving and driving erratically. Member attended and the vehicle was located parked and the registered owner was given a verbal warning.

18:07 Report of a male yelling at a female that was taking out the garbage to the alley.

18:20 A male was arrested at the hospital for causing a disturbance. He was lodged until he calmed down.

August 30 01:23 Report of a female following a group of males around. The female was located intoxicated and was driven home.

15:34 Report of an assault on a female.

The male was located and was released with a promise to appear with an undertaking.

15:48 Report of old shotgun and rifle shells being turned in to be disposed of.

16:05 Report of theft from a retail store.

Still under investigation.

21:11 Report of suspected marijuana use or drug use. When confronted the suspect voluntarily handed over the drugs so no charges were laid.

August 31 06:39 Report of a stolen truck being located. Still under investigation.

10:40 Report of a person receiving an email about fraudulent banking.

11:00 Report of a single vehicle collision where a truck hit a guard rail then the ditch and ended up in a field with extensive damage to his vehicle. No injuries.

11:00 Report of relinquishing of two firearms for disposal at the local RCMP. FYI please call in before you bring them.

15:54 Report of a break and enter into a cabin and a tool shed. Chainsaws and gas cans were stolen. Still under investigation.

17:31 Report of a sudden death in Mundare.

17:59 911 report of an assault at a local restaurant. Members attended and arrested the intoxicated male. Upon investigation, the male had been left in town by his father during a shopping trip.

He was arrested and lodged until sober and released under recognizance.

20:17 RCMP were called to a vehicle on fire on RR 152 and TWP 510. The vehicle started to smoke as it was being driven and ignited. Fire department assisted as well.

21:43 Report of a suspicious person.

Members attended and patrolled the area but could not locate the female.

During the week 3 false alarms, 3 false 911, and 66 calls for service were made in total.

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AMA Drives Home the Message

Name: Christine Cartier Occupation: health care aide Likes: sewing, my grandkids Dislikes: mosquitoes, moths

Holly Cependa There were twelve (12) ‘mature’ learners who were pleased with what they heard at the Mature Driver’s Workshop held at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club on August 31 and September 1. The workshop was organized by VegMin Learning Society, Alberta Health Promotion and Vegreville & Dist. FCSS in partnership with Alberta Motor Assoc.

(AMA) and the Sunshine Club.

Norm Brown, AMA Fleet Instructor and Workshop Facilitator said, “It is my hope that you will find this workshop an enjoyable and useful experience that will help reduce the chance of you being involved in a driving collision. After this workshop, you will be more aware of risky situations and limitations that could affect your driving environment, your vehicle and you as the driver. My hope is that you will have the opportunity to learn ‘Proactive’ (think, plan and look ahead) strategies that will help you with your basic driving skills. We want you to be able to keep driving safely to the best of your ability for as long as you can.”

The objectives of the workshop were to provide learners with: the scope and magnitude of the aging driver issue; implications of aging on their driving performance; recognizing driving abilities and limitations; how to compensate for age related changes to driving; and if or when to consider other mobility options.

Using a variety of teaching methods, Brown kept the learners engaged throughout the two day (6 hour) workshop. Learners had the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions about specific situations they could encounter in their everyday driving.

Each learner received a certificate of completion and a swag bag that contained a Mature Driver Course workbook, AMA tire gauge and pen, Volunteer Vegreville windshield scraper and VegMin Learning Society pen.

Brown also gave a brief description of other courses that AMA offers and said that they (AMA) would come out to the community if there was enough interest. Courses could be: Backing Up, Brush-up Lessons, Proactive Defensive Driver, Recreational Vehicles (rvSmart), Seniors In-Vehicle Education, and CarFit. Holly Cependa of VegMin Learning Society said, “The partners that brought this workshop to the community would be willing to work together to offer those sessions to the community too – we just need to have the interest.”

Learner comments from this workshop: “I am so thankful that you put this workshop on – I learned that I knew a lot but know I know a lot more.”

“I’m going to tell everyone who wasn’t here that they should come the next time – they won’t regret it.”

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Stokes are the fourth leading cause of death in North America and one of the leading causes of permanent disability in adults. “Very frequently they’ll arrive too late for treatment or so late in the treatment window that it isn’t as affective as it could be,” Dr Jeerakathil said solemnly. “The stroke ambulance is a new way of thinking. Rather than bringing the patient to the hospital, we’re bringing the hospital to the patient!”

“There’s some diseases like a heart attack which you can treat without a lot of technology. It’s actually relativity easy to diagnose and treat even in the field, in an ambulance, or in a rural center or hospital. But strokes you need to have a brain CT scan first,” Dr Jeerakathil explained. “The reason is that you can’t see the difference between a stroke from a blocked artery and a stroke from a burst artery. If you have the kind from a burst artery you have to use a clot busting drug. You have to

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diagnose the right kind of stroke first before you can give the proper treatment.”

The stroke ambulance is larger than an average ambulance and has a CT scanner in it, which can scan only the head. “The way the project works is it will have a number of people on board.

There will be an EMT driving it, a diagnosis imaging technologist who will be there to run the CT scanner, a paramedic and a specially trained nurse. For rural calls we’re going to send along a neurologist who will be assisting as well. We’ll also have video conferencing equipment on the unit and the ability to transfer the brain images electronically and securely so that I or one of the stroke neurologists can examine the patient with the help of the paramedic to look at the brain images and make a diagnosis and treat-

ment decision right there in the field.

We’ll have an ambulance heading toward Edmonton from wherever the patient is originating and then the stroke ambulance will be discharged heading towards the patient, meeting halfway. In some cases this will save an hour and a half off of the treatment.”

“The stroke ambulance is a tremendous example of the transformational impact the community can have in healthcare,” Brain Centre Campaign CoChair Jim Brown chimed in.

“This is one of a kind in the world, because we’re custom making it!

There are only a

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handful in the world, four in North America and a couple in Europe.

They are used in urban areas though, not rural. Going out to these areas, we can save a lot of brain cells. It will be completed and presented at the Festival of Trees Campaign in November and will be on the roads in January or February,” Dr Jeerakathil concluded with anticipation.

Suicide prevention day – understanding and the signs Alberta Health Services September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an internationally recognized event designed to raise awareness and dispel some of the myths related to suicide.

Suicide affects people of all ages and genders. Each year more Albertans die by suicide than motor vehicle collisions.

As a result, many Albertans have been impacted by losing someone to suicide.

Suicide is a preventable tragedy that starts with learning how to recognize the signs that someone may be suicidal.

Although not all people show warning signs, most suicidal people show signs of their distress. Being aware of these signs can help someone identify and talk to a person at risk.

There are many different warning signs and being aware of them is an important step in helping to prevent suicide. Talking to someone who may be suicidal does not put the idea in their head. In fact, being able to openly

discuss suicide lets the person know you care and can make a difference.

Some of the suicide warning signs include: talking about suicide or a plan; making statements about hopelessness, helplessness or worthlessness; showing a loss of interest in pleasurable activi-

ties; personality changes; and becoming cheerful after a period of depression, which may mean the individual has already made the decision to escape their problems through suicide.

Suicidal people are in pain and want their pain to end, but do not necessar-

ily want to die. Talking about suicide provides a clearer picture of how the person feels so they can get the help they need.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call: Health Link at 811.

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90 Years Ago – September 8, 1926 Work on the water line extension to connect with the new fresh water supply is progressing favourably in plans to shut off the main leading to the salt well entirely, as it is felt that the fresh water supply will amply suffice to meet all requirements. The maintenance costs will also be considerably reduced as a good percentage of the expense caused by leaks was in connection with the main leading to the salt well. Those desiring to avail themselves of the convenience of having fresh running water, and bath and toilet facilities in their homes during the coming winter, should make application at once.

Mr. John Caw formerly of the Bank of Commerce here, but of late at Innisfree, has been transferred to Peace River Crossing. The community club of Innisfree gave him as “At Home.”

Miss Blanche Chouinard, who has nursed at the General Hospital for the past four years has resigned her position. Nurse Chouinard has accepted a position in the Castor Hospital where she expects to go after a short vacation.

75 Years Ago – September 10, 1941 Dodd’s District schools have the following teachers for the coming year: Standard – Miss Helen Wollen of Viking. Solberg – Miss Katherine McAllister of Tofield. Shaw – Miss Gilbert of Viking.

Grand Forks – Miss Hennie Annebe of Ryley. Amisk Creek – Miss Helen Graves Thule – Miss Doris Nord of Ryley. Miss Norah Lyons, teacher of Solberg for the past two years has been appointed teacher of a brand new school at Fairview, near Bruce.

The Canadian Wheat Board on August 30th announced that it will pay storage on wheat stored by producers and subsequently delivered to the Board between November 1st, 1941 and July 31st, 1942. Storage will be paid on wheat stored by producers at the same rate as applied on wheat stored in country elevators, namely 1/45 of a cent per bushel per day, the Board statement said. The Board’s fixed price on the date of the actual delivery to country elevators will be the basis of payment. Farm storage will commence on October 8th, 1941, and will be paid on all grades of wheat delivered to the Board between November 1st, 1941 and July 31st, 1942.

50 Years Ago – September 8, 1966 A record 1336 students are attending classes in schools in the town of Vegreville according to figures received by the Observer.

Of this total331 students are attending classes in the Separate Schools while the balance are registered in the public schools.

Word has been received by Dr. and Mrs. S.H. Hardin that their son, Herschel has been awarded a Canada Council Grant of $2800 toward playwright work during the year 1966-67.

Winner of the 1966 Vegreville Kinsmen Car Award at the recent Vegreville Fair was Mrs. Anne Knapp of Ranfurly. Wes Hughston chairman of the Kinsmen Car Award Committee presented the keys to the new auto.

Leonard Frederking picked up something of a rarity when he was dealt the making of a perfect cribbage hand in a game with Metro Dowhaniuk recently. Mr. Frederking was dealt the 5 of clubs, 5 of Diamonds, 5 of hearts and the Jack of Spades. On the cut the 5 of Spades turned up giving him 29 points in the hand.

Mr. Fred Hicks, with AGT in Derwent, Alberta, is being transferred to Vegreville. Mr. Hicks, his wife, Ethel, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wilson of Vegreville, Alberta and family will take up residence in Vegrevillle.

25 Years Ago – September 10, 1991 In November 1990 Lee Ewaschuk was a five year old student in Pat James’ kindergarten class at Queen Elizabeth School. On Friday, November 9, 1990 he was involved in a car accident with his mother, Wendy Ewaschuk. At approximately 10 pm Mrs. Ewaschuk and Lee were driving home from Camrose when Mrs. Ewaschuk hit loose gravel on a country road near Daysland and lost control. The vehicle rolled twice before it came to a stop. It landed on its roof on top of a fence at the edge of a field. Lee’s mother ended up in the back seat with injuries to her head and hands. Lee helped his mother out of the vehicle and then saw a farm yard light in the distance. He encouraged his mother to walk towards the light with him. They arrived at the farm house and got help. Lee Ewaschuk was presented a bravery award for displaying presence of mind and bravery beyond his years when he and his mother were involved in the car accident.

The US and Russia Agree on Syria Gwynne Dyer Great states hate to admit error, so when they have to change course they generally try to disguise the fact.

That’s why you may not have heard much about the way that the United States has changed course in Syria in the past three months.

You will recall how Washington insisted for years that it was determined to see the overthrow of Bashar alAssad, the Syrian dictator, and was at the same time working to destroy his mortal enemy, Islamic State – without, of course, committing any US ground troops to Syria. You may also recall how the US government regularly condemned Russia’s military intervention in Syria last year.

Well, that’s all over now. Two weeks ago (16 July), US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow and agreed to take “concrete steps” together in Syria. These included coordinating air strikes against both Islamic State and the Nusra Front, the two Islamist offspring of al-Qaeda that dominate the rebel forces in Syria.

Russia is the Assad regime’s main ally in the Syrian civil war. By agreeing to these coordinated “concrete steps” against Assad’s main domestic enemies, Washington is effectively conceding that it now wants him to survive. Assad, it has finally recognised, is the lesser evil compared to a take-over of all of Syria by the Islamist fanatics.

Back in the days of the “Arab Spring” in 2010-11, the Obama administration was convinced that the Assad regime would fall

quickly, and it backed the popular revolt against his cruel and corrupt regime. But as the opposition fell increasingly into the hands of Islamist extremists in 2012-13, the prospect of a peaceful, democratic successor regime vanished.

Rather than biting the bullet and switching its support to Assad, however, Washington embarked on a forlorn attempt to build a “third force” that would defeat both Assad and the Islamists. It spent billions on the project, but never produced a credible fighting force that could accomplish that miracle.

Right down to late last year Washington clung to the illusion that it could avoid having to choose between Assad and the Islamists. Now it has accepted that necessity, and the deal with Lavrov clearly signals that the United States now wants Assad to survive.

It still won’t say that in so many words, but bombing both Islamic State and the Nusra Front means that it will be bombing the great majority of the Syrian rebels.

There are still some non-Islamist rebels fighting Assad in the “Free Syrian Army”, but most of them have been coerced into joining the Nusra Front in an unequal alliance called the “Army of Islam”.

The Nusra Front created this alliance specifically to ward off American bombs by wrapping non-Islamist groups around itself. It worked for a while, although Russia was never fooled and has bombed them all without discrimination since it intervened last September.

Now the US has signed up to bomb them too.

The Obama administration has learned from its mistakes, and this de facto US-Russian alliance may actually be able to weaken the Islamist forces drastically and impose a real ceasefire on everybody else. Syria will not be reunited under Assad or anybody else, but at least most of the killing would stop.

Unfortunately, this approach has only five months to succeed. Hillary Clinton seems committed to going back to the old, discredited “third force” strategy if she wins the presidency in November, which would mean years more of killing. And If Trump wins....

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Mundare By-election results Joe Machney Reporter The results of the Mundare By-election held on August 31 was Jason Kowal winning with 101 votes and John Bruyere coming in at 48 votes.

The Town of Mundare Byelection was for the open position of town councilor.

Kowal’s win brings the number of council members up to 4, plus the mayor. The voting took place between 10 in the morning and 8 at night in the Town of Mundare office.

“The people that voted spoke and

chose who they wanted on council,” Jason said humbly.

In respects to the direction that the Mundare town council will be taking in the future. “We’ll see on Tuesday, the sixth, when they’ll have the next meeting. I’ll be sworn in that day and familiarize myself with things. I’ve already met with the town and the CAO Colin Zyla to get acquainted with the process of how things are going, getting me up to speed a little bit prior to my first council meeting.”

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Canada’s job vacancy rate holds steady CFIB Canada’s job vacancy rate held constant at 2.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2016, although Alberta bucked the trend as its vacancy rate softened further in Q2, with 4,300 fewer positions available this quarter compared to the last.

The data comes from the latest Help Wanted report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The national holding pattern in the vacancy rate comes after three straight quarterly declines and represents roughly 303,100 vacant full time and temporary positions across Canada.

“We’re continuing to see a moderate softness in Canada’s overall labour market,” said Ted Mallett, CFIB chief economist. “Weakness is still concentrated in the prairies where Alberta’s vacancy rate of 1.5 per cent is a record low for the 12 years we’ve been collecting the data.”

A significant shift in the job market in Alberta occurred since Q2 of 2014, when the job vacancy rate was 3.8 per cent and over 66,000 positions

went unfilled. “It is no surprise the number of unfilled positions in Alberta is shrinking. Now is the time for the Alberta government to create opportunities for small business by lowering taxes, deferring the $15 minimum wage, and conceding now is not the time for a carbon tax”, said Amber Ruddy, CFIB’s Alberta Director.

British Columbia continues to have the highest vacancy rate in the country at 3.2 per cent, unchanged from Q1, representing 56,500 jobs.

Among industries, agriculture and professional services saw an increase in vacancy rates, while notable declines were observed in resources, construction, manufacturing, transport, wholesale trade, hospitality and personal services.

The survey shows a continuing clear relationship between job vacancies and wages. Businesses with at least one vacancy reported planned average organization-wide wage increases of 1.8 per cent in Q2, 2016, while those fully staffed reported planned increases of only 1.1 per cent.

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Province supports farm families with irrigation investments Alberta Government The provincial and federal governments are providing $1 million in grants to improve water management, environmental sustainability and agricultural production.

“Modern and reliable irrigation is critical to the success of Alberta farmers. This funding will support Alberta farm families with the freshwater resources they need to improve the efficiency, sustainability and productivity of their operations across southern Alberta.” - Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

“Irrigation is the lifeblood of farm operations in southern Alberta. This investment will provide efficient, innovative and sustainable water resources to Alberta’s farmers while contributing to the growth of the Albertan agriculture and food

industry, as well as the Canadian economy.” - Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

“One million dollars in grants is welcome news for irrigation districts.

This funding will help ensure that we continue to manage this valuable resource in a way that benefits us all.” - Ron McMullin, Executive Director, Alberta Irrigation Projects Association.

The grants will provide funding to help irrigation districts and irrigators plan and develop tools that will enhance innovation and improve

efficiency of Alberta’s irrigation systems.

The $1 million grant program is part of the Growing Forward 2 – federal-provincial-territorial partnership that has a mandate to drive an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agrifood sector.

Alberta’s irrigation system: includes 8,000 kilometres of canals and pipelines, worth an estimated $3.5 billion; provides water to roughly 1.4 million acres, 50 towns and villages, multiple industries and processors; is the main source of reservoir/lake recreation in the southern part of the province; allows for the production of a diverse range of cereal, oil seed, forage and specialty crops; has made southern Alberta the world capital for seed canola production; and adds an estimated 56,000 jobs and approximately $3.6 billion a year to the provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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Memorial golf game warms a cool day

Joe Machney Reporter The cool September long weekend was warmed up by all the people who participated in the Memorial golf game at the Myrnam and Derwent Golf course. The one-day game on Sunday had 46 people registered to play, but they were not alone as the

spirits of the people that they honoured that day were with them in their hearts as they drove their balls across the fairways throughout the afternoon and shared laughs and good times.

With this in mind, the weather could not have reflected the memories of the ones who passed on better.

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The day was cloudy and yet the sun was able to pierce through the greyness and shine upon the many friends who had come from far and wide to spent time together and to celebrate and remember.

People gathered at around 10 in the morning in the clubhouse to begin the day with a small service for the dearly departed. Elmer Haluschak, President of the Golf Club recited a beautiful poem about the people that he loves who have left.

“We’re here to celebrate with our friends who have passed away and the little things that we remember. This golf course has brought many stories about our fellow golf members, so let’s share stories, it’s a celebration,” Elmer Haluschak said.

The gathered congregation took turns as they told their happy stories about the golf members who have passed.

Orest and Ellen Krywiak, Paul Jacula, Roger and Julia McMillan, Lynn McCormack, Johnny Mudryk, Ev Lawrence, Brenda (Mudryk) Ainsley, Harry, Steve, and Stephan Lychak, David Martins, Harvey Gullekson, Elder Axley, and Victor Balash were all spoke well of and fondly remembered by everybody as tears of laughter and sadness filled the room.

After all the stories were told a couple candles were lit and an opening prayer was offered, “As the candle burns, let’s all remember sunny days and good times together.” This was followed by a couple hymns and a small service, then ending with the Lord’s Prayer.

The game began around 11 and lunch was offered for everybody after they finished their first nine holes.

“It’s a really good turnout for the day that we got. A lot of the families of past members were able to come back today and it is really good to see them back. This is probably one of the only tournaments that a lot of these families can make it to,” Rick McKenzie, Myrnam manager club, said.

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Regional Suicide Prevention Council hosts events Regional Suicide Prevention Council The Regional Suicide Prevention Council (RSPC) will be hosting various events, memorial walks and conversations in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2016 in communities across East Central Alberta The RSPC will share the Connect, Communicate and Care message, as these three words are at the heart of suicide prevention.

Connect…fostering connections with those who have lost a loved one to suicide or have been suicidal themselves is crucial to furthering suicide prevention efforts.

Communicate…open communication is vital if we are to combat suicide. In many communities, suicide is shrouded in silence or spoken of only in hushed tones.

Care…we need to ensure that we are caring ourselves. We need to look out for others who may be struggling, and let them tell their story in their own way and at their own pace.

“Our challenge to you on September 10th, is to please join us in working towards the common goal of preventing suicide. Check in on someone you may be concerned about, and start a caring conversation with them, asking them how they’re doing. Investigate ways of connecting with others who are trying to prevent suicide in your community”, says Suicide is preventable. Many factors and circumstances can contribute to some-

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one’s decision to end his or her life. Find out how to recognize the warning signs and learn the importance of talking about suicide The mandate of the Regional Suicide Prevention Council is to address the issue of suicide in East Central Alberta. Made up of representatives from various human service organizations, members are dedicated to reaching out to all communities in the area – big or small. The primary role is public awareness and promotion.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in suicide prevention Suicide is one of the leading causes of premature and preventable death. Each year, more than 500 Albertans die by suicide; more than one person per day.

The rate of death in Alberta by suicide is higher than the national average which is a trend that has continued for some time according to Statistics Canada.

Let’s change the conversation and be the one who reaches out, speaks up, listens and makes a difference.

On a local level there will be resources provided at the Vegreville Fall Registration evening on Sept 8th.

The Telus candle will be lit for the weekend to remember those that have completed suicide and as a beacon of hope for survivors of attempted suicide.

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The Big Yellow Ride: School bus safety tips from Constable J Cst. J. GAGNON Of all the vehicles that travel on out nations roadways, none are safer than the school bus. According to Transport Canada, school busses are the safest way for children to get to and from school. But maintaining this safety requires that motorists do their part.

Drivers must respect the flashing lights on a school bus; this creates a safety zone around the bus which is really the only line of defence for students getting on and off the bus. When a school bus turns on its flashing amber lights, this mean it is slowing down and about to make a stop. When the flashing red lights are activated, all traffic must stop whether following the bus or approaching from the opposite direction. The only exception to this is when the bus is on the opposite side of a two-way highway which is physically divided by a median. Traffic may only proceed once the red lights have stopped flashing and the bus is moving once again. Failure to do this will result in a hefty $543 fine accompanied by 6 demerit points. This is a situation that poses a serious risk to children and police will not issue warnings in these cases. There is no excuse to put children’s lives in such danger.

For students, the most dangerous part of a school bus ride is when they are getting on and off the bus; unfortunately this is when most injuries and fatalities occur. This can happen when children are in a hurry, when they’re not paying attention to surrounding traffic or when they move out of the bus driver’s sight. If your child is riding the bus this fall, make sure they know what is expected of them when they ride. Students should be ready and waiting at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up to avoid

any lateness situations where the child may feel the need to rush or run after the bus. Parents should make children aware of the danger zones around the bus which are anywhere close enough to touch the bus. The bus driver cannot see anyone in these danger zones so children must stay clear. If students have to cross the street to get on or off the bus, make sure they wait until it has come to a complete stop and the

red lights are flashing. Even then they should still be checking traffic before they cross and stay in view of the bus driver at all times. Most importantly, they should always cross in front of the bus, never behind. Once on the bus, students should be taking their seats as quickly as possible and stay seated for the entire ride. Teach them to respect and obey the bus driver and avoid yelling or other disruptive behaviour

that may take the driver’s concentration away from the road. And remember, riding the bus is a privilege not a right. Students failing to comply with bus rules may find this privilege revoked.

As parents, it’s up to us to discuss and reinforce these safety tips with our children. It’s never too early for kids to develop these potentially life-saving habits.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, I've always lived in the part of the country that gets snow. Not just a dusting, but serious snow that closes roads and requires one to shovel out to find the car.

Then I moved south. These people don't know what snow is.

When they see snow flakes fall from the sky, schools close, bread and milk sell out and people cancel everything. Last year when we got an inch of snow, people were offering to buy my 4-wheel drive car at the gas station. At that time I wasn't selling it, but now I am. Unfortunately, it's nothing but hot weather for the next few months. Since people around here are so crazy when it comes to winter, I'm wondering if it pays to hang on to the car until snow season. Do you think I could get a lot more for a 4-wheel drive car if I wait until wintertime?

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Carry: As most sales people

would tell you, selling for the best price is strictly a function of demand. When the weather's hot, air conditioners can sell out. Try to sell one in the middle of winter and you'll be waiting for the telephone to ring.

Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze 09/04/16 © The Classified Guys®

Cash: Four-wheel drive vehicles may have been standard equipment where you previously lived, but in a southern climate they probably won't see much snow.

Carry: However, you may find that selling now is not going to make a difference in your price.

People choose their vehicles for any number of reasons. Some want a 4-wheel drive for snow.

Others want to tow a trailer or just want the capability of driving offroad.

Cash: Many buyers choose their car more by its features than the drive train. A car in good shape with a nice radio, good air conditioning or even extra cup

holders may prove to sell better.

Carry: In short, the decision on when to sell your car is more dependent on your circumstances than the time of year. If you have already bought another car or don't need this one, then selling now may be the best choice.

Besides, paying car insurance for an unused vehicle would negate any additional value you could get at a later date.

Cash: So while it's possible you may fetch a better price for your 4-wheel drive when the flurries fly, its probably not worth holding out that long. However, if you have any unused air conditioners, now may be a good time to advertise them for sale!

Fast Facts Traction Control

Reader Humor Under the Weather

According to a recent survey, only about 18% of 4-wheel drive owners ever use their vehicle to go off-road. Most simply like the idea of having the added traction for rain, sleet or snow. However, the performance of many 4-wheel drive vehicles isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Comparison tests performed by automotive enthusiast magazines found that most 2WD drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels can outperform a 4WD vehicle with regular tires in snowy conditions.

My wife and I haven't been shopping for a new car in quite a while, so prices were a bit surprising to us. Unfortunately, we picked the hottest day of the year to visit the dealership.

Outside in the sun, we were baking, and apparently we weren't the only ones. After we stepped inside to look at a new model, another customer came in with a salesman, started to wobble and fainted right on the showroom floor.

The salesman looked confused, glanced our way and asked if we knew what happened. I told him it must have been the weather, but my wife had a different idea. Looking up from the new car, she whispered. "It's not the heat. He probably just had sticker shock!"

(Thanks to Benny H.)

Reinventing the Wheel While historians can debate the true origin of the 4-wheel drive, it is commonly sited that the first vehicle of its kind dates back to 1900 and was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (founder of Porsche cars). His design was not the mechanical 4-wheel drive systems like today, but instead had four electric hub motors, one on each wheel, powered by a generator from the engine. While the idea never took off, it did surface many years later when NASA used a similar design to put its lunar vehicle into motion.

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MACHINERY 1989 Flexi-Coil 800 air seeder, 47ft, 12” spacing, 5 fold, w/1610 tank/front broadcasting; 2000 67XL sprayer 100ft., 1250 gal., Excellent Condition, loaded; 1985 MF 885 25ft. swather, field ready, shedded, Excellent Condition.

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CARD OF THANKS SPECIAL THANKS BARRY KUTRYK The family of the late Barry Kutryk would like to thank everyone who supported us and showed so much kindness during the difficult days that followed Barry’s passing. A special thank you to Father Michael Shumacher for his wonderful service and his guidance. May the good Lord watch over him as he studies in Rome. We are grateful to all our friends and neighbors who expressed their sympathy with food, flowers, cards, phone calls, emails and charitable donations. Thank you to Gordon and Patty at Autumn Rose for being so good at what they do. They provided such excellent service, guidance and compassion.

Thank you to our good friend Dave Guy and Joe Collinson who organized the honour guard and together with Jim Medley provided the wonderful music. Thank you to Diane Lydom for providing her musical talents to us for both services. Thanks to Donna Lopaschuk for a fabulous dinner and Lorraine Stoyko who together with the ladies from Holy Trinity provided an excellent lunch. Thank you to our pall bearers, John Kutryk, Calvin Laschowski, Harvey Hasiuk, Richard Chomlak, Kevin Kotyk and Jodi Hasiuk. We appreciate all of you that attended the Prayer Vigil and the Christian Mass of Burial and prayed together with us. Last but not least we would like to give recognition to Anne Lesiuk who was Barry’s Godmother for 66 years.

He had a special place in his heart for her. The family would like to apologize to her for mistakenly omitting her name from Barry’s obituary. May God Bless all of you who supported our family in so many different ways. We will always remember your kindness.

Sincerely, Kathy, Joshua, Matthew, Laura-Anne, Natasha

Canada Revenue Agency: DON’T GET SCAMMED! CRA and Joe Machney, Reporter Since 2014, the number of CRA scam victims was relatively low, being 136 victims worth a total amount of $300,000 in scams. That number has more than doubled, and it is only the first half of 2016. With a total number of victims in Canada at around 811 and the total cost of their ignorance at $2,500,000 according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud center, this is quickly becoming an area that needs more public attention and awareness.

CRA advises that if you get a call or email that sounds like a scam, it probably is.

When the CRA contacts you, it makes sure your personal information is protected.

The CRA will never: ask for personal information by email or text message; request payment by prepaid credit card; share your tax information with another person or organization, unless you have agreed that it can be shared; leave personal information on an answering machine, or threaten or use nasty language.

When in doubt, check My Account or call 1-800-959-8281.

To learn more about your personal income tax and benefit information, and to manage your tax affairs online, go to www.cra.gc.ca/myaccount.

For information on scams or to report deceptive telemarketing, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) online at www.antifraudcentre.ca or toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. If you believe you may be the victim of fraud or have given personal or financial information by mistake, contact your local police service.

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OBITUARY

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AUSTIN, Rita Fay September 18, 1943 – August 31, 2016 On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Rita Fay Austin of Ranfurly, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 72 years, surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband of 49 years, Howard; daughters Elan (Mark) Wowdzia and Carmen (Kevin) Kassian; grandchildren Justine (Connor), Jenna (Lee), Carson and Camille; brother Del (Shirley) Fulkerth; sisterin-law Jean Fulkerth; brother-in-law George (Helen) Austin; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rita was predeceased by her parents Walt and Molly Fulkerth; one brother Bob Fulkerth.

A Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Vegreville United Church with Reverend Carolyn Woodall officiating. Interment followed in the Ranfurly Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Rita to the “Cross Cancer Institute – Ovarian Cancer.”

To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

WOYCHESHYN, Joyce Janette June 12, 1946 – July 9, 2016 On Saturday, July 9, 2016, Joyce Janette Woycheshyn (nee Rurka) of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 70 after a brief but brave battle with cancer.

Joyce is survived by her loving family, her daughter Tammy Iftody; her son Jason Woycheshyn (Melanie); three beloved grandchildren Nataliya, Damian and Lesya; Gerald Woycheshyn; Glenn Woycheshyn and family; siblings Steve Rurka, Victor Rurka and Susie Odegard (Dale); along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Joyce was predeceased by her parents William and Annie Rurka; her Big Baba, Sophie Rurka; siblings Mike, David, Marty, Diane, Roy and Emil Rurka.

At Joyce’s request, her remains were cremated. A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vegreville Composite High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Akasu Palliative Care Society.

The family wishes to extend its gratitude for the compassionate care provided by the health care professionals at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Vegreville.

To send condolences please visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com Вічная Память Memory Eternal AUTUMN ROSE FUNERALHOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

LEITCH, Elizabeth Lorraine April 27, 1939 – September 5, 2016 On September 5, 2016, Elizabeth Lorraine Leitch of Vegreville, Alberta passed away at the age of 77 years.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving family, her husband Darwin; two sons Sheldon Leitch and Rick Leitch; two daughters Lorri Leitch and Terrilyn Leitch; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; along with numerous relatives and friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Leitch; parents George and Beatrice Robertson; brother George Robertson; sister May McNally.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the “Alzheimer Society of Alberta” (14925 - 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 2P6).

To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD., VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

Neil George Crowe 1933 - 2016 With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Neil George Crowe of Calgary, formerly of Vegreville and Toronto, on August 31, 2016 at the age of 83.

Neil is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Myrtle (Duke); his daughter Paula McFarlane (Brian); his son David Crowe (Frances); grandchildren Kyle, Jayme and Calum ; his brothers Jack and Averil; and sisters Dianne, Joyce and Bobbi.

A celebration of Neil’s life will be held Saturday, September 17, at 2:00 pm at Glenwood Funeral home, 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, AB CA, T8B 1B8.

If friends desire, in lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully appreciated to the Lung Association, Alberta and NWT, 208, 17420 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6K2 or to the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be shared at www.glenwoodmemorial.com Glenwood Funeral Home | Arbor Memorial Inc. 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park AB CA, T8B 1B8

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Canola conundrum puts Canada in China’s crosshairs Troy Media A very Canadian crop is at the heart of a crucial trade dispute.

Although most thought Canada’s relations with China would get easier with a new regime in Ottawa, things are becoming complicated again.

Some Canadian farmers are edgy and for good reasons. China is threatening to buy canola elsewhere if Canada is unwilling to fix its fungus issue with the crop. China intends to apply new inspection standards on Sept. 1 that may block Canadian exporters from selling canola to Chinese importers.

The stakes are significant for the largest exporter of canola in the world. Over 40 per cent of our canola exports - about $2 billion - are bought

by China every year. Canada relies on China to buy the crop that is considered by many to be our nation’s greatest agricultural story.

Plant breeders in Manitoba created canola more than 40 years ago. For consumers, it represents one of Canada’s greatest contributions to world agriculture since it produces the world’s healthiest vegetable oil. It is also quite affordable. In addition, canola is ideal for animal feed due to its high protein content.

With well over 43,000 producers involved, canola is Canada’s oil for global food systems. Science, capital markets, intellectual property management and economic development have combined to create a very successful industry. The canola story is so compelling that Canadian producers are trying to replicate the magic with other crops, such as lentils.

The standoff in China is about the reported high concentrations of other plants and weeds in Canadian canola.

China is concerned impurities will spread blackleg disease to its crops.

The concerns over blackleg aren’t new - China registered concerns and applied new standards a few year ago.

Nevertheless, China bought more than four million tons of canola from Canada last year and that represents 90 per cent of its imported canola.

But this time it’s different.

China is slowly becoming a food sovereign nation, producing more hogs, chicken, grains and other products. It has imported a record amount of canola over the last decade, but this has have fallen by about five per cent over the past few years.

China is using its centrally co-ordinated economy to encourage consumers to eat less meat, so there is less livestock production pressure on its agricultural system. This may result in more domestic grain production and lower imports for things like canola over the long term.

If China implements new certification standards related to blackleg, it can buy elsewhere.

Complicating matters is the fact that Canadian canola farmers could have the second largest canola crop in history this year. Canola futures are down more than 15 per cent since May, since some analysts predict stockpiles before next year’s harvest that will push prices even lower.

If China reduces its Canadian imports, prices may drop even further.

On the other hand, Canada has options should China play hard to get. Canada can sell its excess canola supplies to the European Union, the Middle East and elsewhere. Whatever the outcome with China, market conditions will adjust. It’s the beauty of global trading. For many, canola is too perfect a commodity to pass up.

So it won’t be a disaster for Canada regardless of the outcome.

However, Canada should note that it is not dealing with the same Chinese customer it once was. China has a different attitude and has been incredibly successful in increasing production capacity. It is also upholding stricter standards and is becoming a better steward of the land.

These changes are happening quickly, more so than many Canadians can appreciate.

So whatever solutions we come up with, we need to remember who the customer is. Being the inventor of canola doesn’t give Canada immunity, but it does bestow responsibility for making the commodity adaptable to new market conditions.

Diplomacy can go a long way, particularly in agricultural trades, since the Canadian brand is really what is at stake here. Canola has our identity written all over it.

Troy Media columnist Sylvain Charlebois is dean of the Faculty of Management and professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University. Sylvain is included in Troy Media’s Unlimited Access subscription plan.

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Energy east decision must be guided by facts, not protests Shannon Stubbs Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland and Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Natural Resources recently urged the federal Liberal government to ensure that regulatory decisions are made by experts and based on evidence and facts.

On Monday, August 29, National

Energy Board hearings on the proposed Energy East pipeline were scheduled to begin in Montreal as part of their extended 21-month review process. Unfortunately, unruly protests canceled the first two days of hearings, and prompted the vocally opposed Mayor of Montreal to abruptly walk out of Monday’s hearing.

“In the best interest of all Canadians,

timely regulatory decisions must be made by experts, and should be evidence and fact-based. Interested and impacted stakeholders must be consulted, but no process is likely to ever satisfy all opponents,” said M.P. Stubbs.

“Conclusions must prioritize Canada’s national interest, and balance economic and environmental considerations.

The process should not be hijacked by hypocritical politicians and one-issue activists grandstanding for their own partisan purposes or extremist radical agendas.”

The Energy East pipeline would transport approximately 1.1 billion barrels of Alberta and Saskatchewan oil to Eastern Canadian refineries every day, and would open new markets for Canadian energy while providing a Canadian supply of oil to Eastern Canadian refineries.

Eastern Canada imports an astounding 86% of oil from foreign jurisdictions, most which do not have envi-

ronmental standards, violate human rights, and where energy development only benefits corrupt, despotic regimes.

“Opponents of critical projects like Energy East profess to care deeply about environmental standards, but their position favours foreign oil over the world-renowned environmental standards we have right here in Canada.” said M.P. Stubbs. “Due to a lack of infrastructure, Canadians are forced to rely on foreign oil. Given the choice, I think Canadians would rather use our own world-respected and environmentally responsible oil while creating Canadian jobs.”

The NEB will continue with their extended review process and will present a report of their findings to the Liberal government by March 2018. The Cabinet will have six months to make a final decision on the pipeline’s approval, resulting in a 27-month long process.

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Back to School Safety Becky Oxton

Regional Traffic Safety Consultant Drivers play a key role in back-to-school safety.

Be alert and extra cautious in and around school zones and playgrounds as well as near school buses.

Young students should remember these safety tips: If you can’t see the driver, the driver can’t see you either.

Be alert at intersections and always look for danger when crossing the street.

Arrive early at your bus stop and stand back on the sidewalk until the bus stops.

If you walk to school, learn and practice the safety rules for pedestrians. Cross at cross walks; obey all traffic signs, traffic lights and safety patrol instructions.

Back to school facts: Nearly 50 per cent of the drivers involved in collisions with school buses committed an error. The most common error was following too closely.

On average each year, approximately 238 children under 15 are killed or injured as pedestrians or cyclists (2010-2014).

School buses in Alberta travel an estimated 450,000 kilometres a day - that’s more than 10 times around the earth!

The penalty for failing to stop for a school bus with its alternating flashing red lights activated is $543 and six demerit points.

70 per cent of casualty collisions and nearly 90 per cent of property damage collisions involving a school bus occurred in urban areas.

Yield to pedestrians. Remember to yield to children/parents in crosswalks. When a pedestrian is in a

crosswalk they have the right-of-way.

Do not drive while distracted. Always be alert of your surroundings.

Speed limits in school zones and playground zones: The speed limit in a school zone is 30 kilometres per hour unless otherwise posted.

School zone times are in effect from 8am to 9:30am – 11:30am to 1:30pm – and 3 to 4:30pm; unless otherwise posted.

The speed limit in a playground zone is 30 kilometres per hour unless otherwise posted.

Playground zone times are in effect from 8:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset in a playground zone.

For more information on back to school safety please contact your local RCMP detachment or your Regional Traffic Safety Consultant Becky Oxton at becky.oxton@gov.ab.ca or 780-5547218.

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75 street area development plan moves forward

Joe Machney Reporter At the end of June, an open house was held to offer the general public information about the area structure plan development for 75 Street. At the end of August, the 75 street Area Structure Plan Bylaw was approved.

“This area structure plan is to lay out the long-term land use and development of an 80-acre area of land. The town owns the property and they’ve decided that they want to develop it, so they engaged me to make a plan that would have different uses in it to accommodate highway commercial use over by the Walmart area as well as some business industrial area at the south end and service commercial uses, which are a mixture of high value commercial activities that require large properties and

perhaps don’t generate as much door to door traffic, but still have high commercial intensity value,” said Peter Yackulic from Eagle River Planning Services who prepared the draft plan on behalf of the Town of Vegreville.

“The Bylaw has been fully approved. There will be six lots registered,” Kerina Sorochan, Planning, and Development Coordinator stated. “Once we have those six lots registered then we will be marketing them for sale.”

“We just had our subdivision meeting, which went well,” Dale Lefebvre, Infrastructure, Planning & Development Director, said. “The committee approved that we move forward with the process and that means to hire a surveyor. We’re also working with ATCO gas and electric and I feel things are really moving forward. It will be developable in the near future.”

This area structure plan is to lay out the long-term land use and development of an 80-acre area of land

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Party at the Playground program helps children adjust to kindergarten

Rosanne Fortier A party is a great way to start a new beginning! This is especially so for children beginning kindergarten.

M.O.D.E.L Project in partnership with A.L. Horton School at their schoolyard on August 22 and at St. Martin’s School in the gymnasium due to rainy weather conditions on

August 23 hosted ‘Party at the Playground’ which is meant to ease some of children’s anxiety about starting kindergarten. At these events, some of the resources used were from Alberta Health Services.

The program jumpstarted with the children playing together and the parents mingling with the profes-

sionals and other parents which was then followed by the introduction of M.O.D.E.L Project staff and the two elementary school’s principals and kindergarten teachers.

After this, everyone was treated to a hearty supper of chili and fruits and vegetables. Parents and children gathered for a picnic and when the kids finished eating, they ran to do the craft activity.

The three activities that followed were a contest where the siblings of the children entering kindergarten g uessed how many jelly beans were in a jar and t he w i n ner r e c e ive d a Crayola thermos and sandwich container.

Then a Human

Treasure Hunt was held where parents and children had to find a person for each statement and write the name of the person’s in the box. The questionnaire asked to find someone who has a blue toothbrush, a person who is an only child, someone who hates chocolate, who has two brothers, green eyes and more.

The next activity was the conversation starter posts where children were grouped together with a staff member that they walked around the playground with and answered the questions on the post which dealt with the children’s excitement and anxiety about starting school. A few of the questions were just meant to help kids get to know each other better. Some of the questions were is there anything that scares you about starting kindergarten? What makes you happy?

What makes you sad? What are some things you can do to make friends?

Tell me about your family?

The party was then concluded with a story about beginning kindergarten.

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Creating positive bedtime practices for your children!

For nightmares, reassure your child and tell them that things that happen in nightmares can’t hurt them, they are safe, and that you are close and will take care of them. Then help your child relax and leave the light on.

If your child shares a room with another child and is disturbing their sleep, you might have to remove the child until they learn to sleep on their own.

Josephine Galandy, Parent Link Supervisor discusses with one of the parents how to develop good bedtime routines for her children at the Triple P Bedtime Routines presentation by Parent Link Centre on August 22. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Getting children to go to sleep is a common challenge for parents! So, Parent Link Centre offered the Triple P-Bed Time Routine program on August 22. The objective was to teach children to self-regulate and settle themselves down so they learn to sleep on their own and develop healthy sleep practices. The ideas and video were from Triple P Positive Parenting Solutions by Karen M.T. Turner, PhD and Matthew R. Sanders PhD. Josephine Galandy, Parent Link Centre Supervisor facilitated the program where she began by discussing the problems parents have with their children in getting them to bed.

“Good nights sleep affects the children’s day the next day and how the child’s grows. This is essential for adults too because it is much easier to look after children when a parent is well-rested. There is a timeline for how much sleep children need but it varies with each child. Just monitor how the child feels the next day. By establishing a routine, children learn to get use to it and to go to sleep on their own. Some of these tips will work and some won’t. It’s different with each family. We all go through parenting’s struggles.” Galandy said.

The common bedtime problems mentioned in the video were going to bed slowly, protesting to go to bed, crying after being put to bed, waking up in the middle of the night, getting out of bed, and refusing to sleep in their own bed.

It was noted that sometimes parents can encourage poor sleep habits by catering to the child when the child screams when they leave the child’s room and the parent then returns to the room. It can also be confusing if there is no set routine or bedtime and parents are not consistent. Or the parent gives accidentally rewards such as allowing the child to be rocked or getting out of sleeping in their own bed. Then there’s escalation traps where the parent repeats instructions and gets annoyed and shouts or gets angry, and the parent might not give instructions well because they use bad timing, it sounds like a question to their child where the kid can say no and the parent’s body language is confusing.

Bedtime problems can be prevented

by making the room comfortable, setting a regular bedtime and having some rules to go with it, starting a bedtime routine, count down to bedtime, take your child to bed and check your list of what they need to do before bedtime and then remind them that you won’t answer if they call out, say goodnight and leave and reward your child’s efforts. This could mean praising them, giving them a small reward the next morning or a special food they like. At bedtime remind the child about this reward.

You can teach your child to stay quietly in bed by explaining what will happen is they stay in bed and don’t call out that you will come back to check that they are okay. If they make requests or complain, ignore them.

Then if they stay quiet, wait a few minutes and return and praise them.

Continue to do this, if it is required but let the time periods that you return be longer each time.

If your child doesn’t stay quietly in bed, you can use the direct approach and not response to their protests and let them learn to fall asleep on their own. If you use this approach, do not return to them once you left them to fall asleep. Before doing this approach, explain what will happen and tell them if they come out of their room, you will put them back and close the door. For the first nights, your child might cry from a few minutes to several hours. If you go to your child when this happens, you could actually make things worse. Professionals have discovered no harm will come to your child by ignoring them at bedtime.

There is the gradual approach where you wait before you return to your child. The gentle approach is meant for young toddlers where you put the child down and say goodnight and then lie down in another bed in the same room. Avoid eye contact and do not talk to your child. Then pretend to be asleep until your child falls asleep and then leave the room. If the child wakes up, repeat this process. If the child cries or screams do not attend to them not unless they are in danger or ill.

If your child gets out of bed, return them to bed, close your child’s bedroom door and if they try to get into bed with you, immediately return them to their own bed and keep a sleep diary to track progress.

Developing new routines and habits doesn’t happen overnight. Continue to praise your child for doing this but the material rewards should be less often and less predictable as you go along.

This program is from Triple P Positive Parenting Solutions and Vegreville and Area Parent Link Centre offers these programs on an ongoing basis;check their newsletter for dates and times or phone the centre for information on this.

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Alberta Health Services ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM has a variety of workshops available in the Vegreville area! Weight Wise, Craving Change, Diabetes the Basics and Better Choices, Better Health. Call 1-877-3146997 for more information and to register. All classes will take place at the Vegreville Community Health Centre (5318-50 Street) Vegreville Food Bank Is located in the Maple Street Worship Centre at 4615 Maple Street and is open Tuesday & Friday year-round from 10am – noon. Phone 780-632-6002 or email: vegfoodbank93@gmail.com Vegreville Rotary Peace Park Bookings please call Vegreville News Advertiser 780-632-2861 Girl Guides of Canada SPARKS – Kindergarten & Grade 1 to be determined. BROWNIES – Grades 2 & 3 meet every Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm GUIDES – Grades 4 to 6 meet Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm PATHFINDERS – Grades 7 to 9 meet every Wednesday from 7:15-8:45pm. All groups meet at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple Street, Vegreville.

For more information call Pamela 780-6327147 Oil Wives Club of Vegreville. A smile. A handclasp. A world of welcome. Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around or over 60 years.

We are here for any woman whose partner (or she herself) is involved with in any way in the Oil & Gas Industry. We meet once a month to foster friendship. Please call Ellen @ 780-6324922 or Shirley @ 780-632-3283 for more information.

Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare). Please visit the Basilian Fathers Museum (Mundare) this summer to see its latest exhibit, “Peter Lipinski: Large and Small Canvases,” along with an ongoing display devoted to Bp. Budka in Canada. The museum is open MondayFriday, 10am-4pm and weekends, July and August, 1-5pm.

Vegreville Regional Museum. Located on the site of the internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956-1995), the Museum tells the stories of community life and development chronicling how Vegreville’s unique social fabric has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890’s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame. Open Year Round. MaySept Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Oct-April phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)6327650 Historical Village and Pioneer Museum at Shandro. Located on Highway 857, midway between highway 45 and 28 north of Willingdon.

A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features 14 major buildings and artifacts from 1900 – 1930.

Hours: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Admission by donation, For more information call (780) 603-1198 HEADS UP for AA Meets at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00 PM 3rd floor.

Effective Immediately. Alanon New Beginning Meeting will be changing day and time from Thursday to Monday from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 780-275-0054 for location.

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Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St., Vegreville. For more information contact Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418.

Every Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Join us in the Mundare Drop-In Centre “Walk-Along” fitness program. Literature available to help you with your personal program. Walk at the Dropin Centre, and also, weather permitting, we will walk in Ukainia Park. Everyone Welcome!!

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Tuesday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014 – 50 St, Vegreville, AB. For info call 780632-2933. www.therockmc.com TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh-in 4:45pm. Meeting 5:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 4513 Maple St., Vegreville. 780-6327433 or 780-658-2670.

Every Wednesday Trapshooting Outdoor Range 7:00pm. Contact Geoff 780-632-1432 341 MUNDARE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up!

Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm through the school year. Youth 12-18 years welcome. Call 341 Squadron at 780-764-2341. Visit us at www.cadets.ca or www.aircadetleague.com Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Two Hills. If interested, please contact Deen 780603-6090 or Waseem 780-603-8443 Friday Prayers: Weekly Jumaat prayer in Vegreville. If interested, please contact Hesham 780-603-6245 / 780-632-2721 or Azeem 780885-2627 LOAVES & FISHES Lunch starting Friday September 10 – 11:30am-1:00pm every Friday except stat holidays. Good Food. Bring old friends. Make new friends. All are welcome. 4615 Maple St. (60 St.), VPC Church. No charge.

How Disciples live Bible study and workshops.

We meet every Friday night at The Rock 501450 St. at 7pm. Call for info 780-632-2933 or www.therockmc.com Bible Study at 10 am at the Vegreville Seventhday Adventist Church, 5258 – 46 Ave. Everyone Welcome.

12 Step RECOVERY AT ROCK GROUP meets every Saturday at 7pm in the upper room at 5014-50 Street Vegreville, AB. For info call 780-632-2933. www.therockmc.com Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall.

Contact HRL Joyce Porayko 780-632-3830 or Secretary Leah Henderson 780-632-6565.

Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club at 7:30 p.m. at Vegreville Regional Museum. Call 780-6327729 or 780-632-3495 Nonviolence Study Group for anyone wanting to learn more about the principals of nonviolence and how to apply them in today’s world. If you are passionate about making a difference, or just curious to learn more, please join us from 7-8 pm. Call Kim at 780-658-2550 for location details.

Vegreville Elks Lodge #143 meets first Thursday every month except July and August. Meetings are held in the Elks Hall at 7:30 pm. Contact Robert Bennett 780-632-4717.

Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta, Fish & Game Association) Please check website VWF. ca Email: vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com

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“Women’s Book Club” meets first Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library

drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. – Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone 632-6617.

THE RED HAT ROSES, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, an international social group for mature women, meet for fun and friendship at Leonel’s Place at 1:30pm the second Monday of every month. See www.redhatsociety.com

The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a tollfree, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 632- 7070.

THE CLASSY CANADIANS, a chapter of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a national social group for mature women meet for fun friendship and caring at Leonel’s Place the fourth Monday of every month at 1:30pm. See www.crownjewelsofcanada.com

The Kinette Club of Vegreville meets every 3nd Wednesday of the month. Joining the Kinette Club is a great way to meet new friends and to get in the community. For more information, please call 632-2848.

Vegreville Lions Club meets at Sunshine Senior Centre – 4630 - 49 Street. Meeting 7 p.m. 2ND and 4TH Tuesday except July and August.

Kinsmen Club of Vegreville holds meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Course. Call Mike Webb at 780-632-2666 days THE ALBERTA DRAFT HORSE CLUB meetings every 2nd Saturday of every 2nd month.

780-764-2099 Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July and August. Meetings held in Senior Sunshine Club – 4630 – 49 Street at 7:00 p.m. Call 780632-6323 Royal Canadian Legion Vegreville Branch #39 General Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of September, November, February and June at 7:00pm. All members welcome to attend.

Vegreville Garden Club meets the last Monday every month at the Seniors Sunshine Club, 4630 – 49 St. at 7:00 p.m. President – Marie Eliuk 780-631-0770 The New Vegreville Aquarium Club meets every last Monday at 7:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library “Writer’s Group” meets last Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm at the Vegreville Centennial Library Legacy 4 Health Indoor Walking Program for Older Adults 10-11am at the Vegreville Centennial Library Gymnasium 4709-50 St, Contact Irvin Cowan 780-632-2977, Jim Nicholson 780-632-6437, Carol Lynn Babiuk 780-632-3331

Viking AA Group meets at the Viking Hospital Multi Purpose Room 8:00 p.m. Wednesday nights.

VegMin Learning Society welcomes learners who are interested in increasing their skill levels (reading, writing, math and speaking English).

Learners work towards’ their personal goals in a small class or 1:1 setting. Do you have a few hours a week to help someone reach their learning goal? Volunteer Tutor Training and ongoing support are provided along with a great volunteer recognition program. Visit www. vegmin.com or call 780-632-7920 for more information.

Senior Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club. 55+. Call 780-632-2624.

Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building VegMin Literacy Program offers free, confidential tutoring for adults over 17 needing help with Basic reading, writing and math skills. Phone: 632-7920 for interviews.

Everyone is Welcome Prayer House 5729-44A st. Veg. North of St. Joseph Hospital come and share your testimony and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Every Sunday at 10:30 AM. Also I will pray for the sick believing in God for the answer. But God commandeth his Love toward us, in that, while, we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. RO. 5:8 New hope church of God, Edmonton c. for the Nations Int.Veg. Doing God work together for yor good. J. Abelar. Ph. 632-2843 AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Robert 780-656-5829

Are you or someone you know living with a Brain Injury? We can help! The Alberta Brain Injury Initiative provides support, coordination and education for brain injury survivors and their families. For more information on our free services call 1-866-645-3900

Willingdon & District Fish & Game Assn.

Regular meetings, held every last Tuesday off each month (excluding July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Willingdon Arena upstairs in the Club Room Everyone Welcome.

Tofield AA Meetings held Thursday at 8 p.m.

Open meeting every 4th Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bardo Lutheran Church Bsmt 4737 - 57 Ave. For info call 662-3893

New to town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomer’s potluck lunch. 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-6323966 for locations & info.

AWANA - a Christian club for boys and girls age 3 to grade 6. Meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Now meeting in the Alliance Church’s new building at 4606-55 Ave.Call 632-2261 for more information

AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.

UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.

PlayNation Poker, Vegreville Legion. Free live poker every first, second & fourth Wednesday evening at the Vegreville Legion. Register at 6:45 pm and cards in the air at 7:00 pm. For more infor mation, c ont ac t allang@playnationpoker.com

Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services, community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other

GA HOPE WITH HELP MEETING VEGREVILLE. Meeting held every Wednesday night at the Sunshine Club of Vegreville at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom 4630 – 49 Street.

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World Financial Group’s Grand Opening and are watching your investments and they can move the portfolio around. So, if the markets are going down, you’re not losing money. The most important part of investing is protecting the downside market. A lot of the investments we have utilized have averaged 8-12% over the past 30 years,” Barss added.

Following this interview, Mayor Myron Hayduk presented the ribbon-cutting

Rosanne Fortier World Financial Group is a new business that caters to people’s financial needs in a very versatile way. Their office officially opened on August 13 as they welcomed everyone to their grand opening with free hamburgers, hot-dogs, and beverages.

World Financial Group’s office is located in Vegreville, next-door south of ATB Financial. Clarence Barss, Owner/ Manager is one of six licensed agents who operate the business. They have a government’s license in place and securities since they are working with people’s finances. Barss has ties to the area because he went to high school in Innisfree and his parents live there. He has family in between Vegreville and Irma, so he says that the area is like home to him.

“We work in the financial services field. We are one of the hundreds of brokerages from major companies across Canada and we utilize these companies to help people save money

whether it would be on mortgages, insurance, investments, or retirement plans; even things done in home, auto, commercial because we are tied in with so many different companies; we literally do anything,” Barss said. “So, instead of having to go to different people or companies; you can go to our office. We accommodate people by meeting with them on their own schedule because a lot of times, people are busy at work. We can meet people in the afternoon or evening; we can go to their house or they can come to our office. The majority of appointments we do are from 5 to 9 p.m.”

“The advantages to investing in our business are we want to protect the client’s best interest and market for them.

Then because we work with so many different companies, we are able to get people the best investments. We utilize a different strategy when it comes to investments. We call this our active management and through that people who are hired get a free service with us

ceremony where he said on behalf of Vegreville Town Council and the citizens of Vegreville, he wanted to welcome their business to Vegreville. He appreciates World Financial Group opening here and wishes them all the success with their new business. Hayduk then moved forward to present Clarence Barss with a plaque of the pysanka.

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Rod Stewart honored Joe Machney Reporter On August 15, 2016, the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to Alberta residents, honoring their contributions in the service of Canada’s Veterans. One of these residents was Vegreville’s own Rod Stewart.

“Each of the Canadians recognized today serves Canada’s Veterans beyond measure. I applaud their continuing efforts in proudly serving our Veterans.

Their tireless sense of care, compassion and respect for Veterans is an invaluable part of the communities of which we are all a part.” -The Honourable Kent Hehr.

To give a bit of background info, in April, 2001 Her Majesty the Queen approved the design of a special bar to be worn with decorations to be known as the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation.

The Governor General has issued a Warrant creating this award, and the governing policies call for it to be “awarded to individuals who have performed commendable service to the Veteran community and /or individuals who represent commendable role models for their fellow Veterans.” The Commendation is intended primarily for Veterans, but may be awarded to non-Veterans.

The Commendation consists of a certificate, a lapel pin for civilian wear and a bar for wear with decorations.

The design is a gold maple leaf resting

on a red poppy, a flower long associated with the sacrifices of war, with the Royal Crown on the top of the pin.

The Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation is worn below official decorations on its gold bar. It can be worn on a recipient’s blazer, formal wear, etc. on occasions when it is appropriate for medals to be worn.

The lapel pin may be worn at any time on civilian dress “This is a definite honour. I was nominated by the branch and got a phone call out of the blue saying that I was awarded this commendation and can I come to Calgary for the presentation ceremony,” Stewart recalled.

“Although it’s not restricted, technically the veterans are to the Legion.

Seven out of the nine recipients were active members of their Legion branches and basically performing the same function that I do here, and that is of a Service Officer. This is a position that the Legion has had since its inception and every branch is obliged to have a Service Officer because the primary aim of the Legion is to serve veterans and one of the best ways is to make sure that they get entitled to what benefits they earn by their service to Canada. Over this past year there has been a tremendous change in attitude and position in veteran affairs. Offices that have closed are reopening; client services that have retired are now being replaced; the number of veterans that each service advisor is working with is being reduced so they can work and devote time to their clients. There is a lot of

veterans out there who have tried to get services but have not been successful and have given up, so I am the boots on the ground as it were to assist these people from this area who have received their military classification and been honorably discharged, whether they served during a war, or peacekeeping. I help them process claims with veteran’s affairs Canada to achieve the support that they’re entitled.”

“We’re a country of volunteers,” he continued, “and very few volunteers get recognized. People volunteer

because they want to, but having said that recognition is nice. To me, this is a very positive recognition of that. I would not be able to do what I do without the support of my wife. She assists me in so many different ways and she also handles things that she doesn’t even bother me with and I feel that it should really be a joint award, with all the volunteers we have, very few of us get recognized.”

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Evelyn Childs gives a clear view of life years ago Rosanne Fortier A strict but loving upbringing paves the way to a good, clean life. Evelyn Childs is a prime example of this. Evelyn was born on September 20, 1917 on a farm near Melfort, Saskatchewan where she grew up. Her family had five children in it; three boys and two girls where Evelyn was the second oldest. Their life was simple back then with no electricity and paved roads but Evelyn really enjoyed this.

“When I was six years-old, and my mother helped to milk the cows, I had to wash the dishes and do the housework.”

Evelyn went to s c ho ol in Saskatchewan where she finished grade 10. “In the summertime, we walked four miles to school. Then in the wintertime, we rode by horse and buggy. Whatever we had to do, we did. I liked school. We had a male teacher who was a good teacher but strict and that made school better because he made sure we learned well and he’s the reason that I got my grade 10. I believe all his former students did well. I am so glad I got the education I did. I took my grade nine and 10 by correspondence because by parents couldn’t afford to board me. I liked tak-

ing it by correspondence and this teacher corrected my work,” Evelyn said. “I had friends at school. Kids accepted others and we all played together there. It was different than today; no one bunched-up or bullied each other.”

After Evelyn finished school, she helped her parents with housework and on the farm or helped neighbors on their farms. She enjoyed this and got along well with her parents and never regretted doing this. She especially liked finding things for her hope chest where she kept a bunch of useful stuff. “It was wonderful how much a person could get that way and use for their future home.”

Evelyn saw her husband around the area but it was at a social event they both attended where he asked her out and they started courting which they did for six years before they got married.

During this time, Evelyn said she fell in love with him. Her husband was a farmer and after they got married, they lived on a farm and worked on the farm.

They had a good marriage which Evelyn believes was because they knew each other well before they got married, both

of them belonged to the Anglican Church and the same volunteer organizations; so they really understood each other.

Their Three sons were born after they got married. Evelyn stated she wasn’t going to have a baseball team to have a daughter. She liked being a parent. “I had three wonderful sons who all turned out well. After my husband passed away, I had to make the choice, if I should stay in Saskatchewan where all my friends were or if I should move to Vegreville where my three sons live. I chose to come to Vegreville and I am so happy I did. I like Ukrainian people; they are so friendly and welcoming to everyone.

Vegreville Manor is a great place to live in; the residents and staff are very nice and the building is good to live in also. I would advise anyone to come to Vegreville and stay in Vegreville Manor if they need to. Then my sons come and visit me all the time. I am so proud of them.”

Today, Evelyn has grandchildren and great-grandchildren which she is very happy with too. She mentioned that she has a loving family.

Evelyn’s health is good and she still does a lot of walking. She has good eyesight and no complaints. She credits her long life to having good genes as she has a sister that is 100 years-old.

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