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Wonderful youth volunteers!
Mary McKinnon memorial golf tournament See page 2 for story
Jodi Chadney Community Programmer, FCSS This summer the Sizzlin’ Summer staff were lucky to have 12 fantastic youth volunteers assist with the program. These “junior leaders” were a huge part of the team. They took on many responsibilities including: assisting children with sunscreen, keeping children active in the swimming pool, sweeping floors, wiping tables and preparing activities. In addition to being an asset to the Sizzlin’ Summer team each youth volunteer reaped the benefits as well. They had the opportunity to learn new skills that will be valuable
as they move into the work force. The youth also had the experience of interacting with children and for some that experience may lead them to becoming teachers, counsellors or coaches as they get older. It was an opportunity for our young volunteers to form new relationships with the participants and parents of the program as well as the leaders and supervisors. They made connections that will be valuable references for future volunteer or employment positions. The Sizzlin’ Summer junior leaders were a dedicated and passionate group. One young volunteer chose not to extend her family camping trip
so that she could return for the last few days of the Sizzlin’ Summer program. One volunteer chose to spend her time with the children at Sizzlin’ Summer over sending her older sister off to university. Another volunteer responded, “It was so amazing! I liked being a junior leader and helping out with the games.” Vegreville is a vibrant community with many volunteer groups and organizations. Tapping into the talents and passions of our youth is a great idea not only for sustainability and longevity of these groups but for the development and growth of our youth.
Old-school reunion See page 9 for story
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Value Drug Mart donates to Christmas Bureau Because it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas, and more especially about others in need, Kevin Welin, Front Store Manager of Value Drug Mart, presented a donation to Joanne Veldkamp from the Vegreville Christmas Bureau. The proceeds donated were from a hot dog sale held by Value Drug Mart. (Photo Submitted)
Mary McKinnon memorial golf tournament Sandra Hayes Submitted On Saturday, August 16, 2014, friends of Mary McKinnon organized a memorial golf tournament to honour their good friend. Mary lived in Vegreville
for the past 51 years until her sudden passing on March 9, 2014. She was a long time member of both the Heather Curling Club and the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club. She belonged to a bridge club for over 40 years and had
many, many friends that she enjoyed spending time with. Mary retired from TELUS in 1994 and enjoyed spending much of her retirement curling and golfing. The committee was very pleased to have 42 golfers
in the tournament with an additional 16 friends attending the supper. Many stories and fond memories were shared throughout the day. The tournament raised $4000 which will be split between the Heather Curling Club
and the Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club. A memorial bench will be purchased with the Golf Club’s portion and be placed on Mary’s favourite spot, the 6th hole. This was also where everyone enjoyed an ice cold Corona
with lime, Mary’s favourite beer, and raised their drinks in a toast to her. The tips from the day were used to purchase a maple tree that was planted on Hole 6 by Liz Sebest, Rhonda Hayduk and Cynthia Olineck.
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Global wheat outcomes stable Alberta Wheat Commission Even though the wheat market has been declining sharply, the underlying fundamentals specific to wheat have been relatively stable. There’s been a lot of ink spilled about large global wheat supplies but in reality, the overall production outlook hasn’t changed all that much from a few months ago. Unfortunately, that’s small consolation to those watching wheat futures unable to find their footing and continue to slide. One reason behind the latest weakness is the bearish outlook for corn spilling over onto wheat futures. The second and more important factor driving the weakness in wheat prices is that, while the production forecasts haven’t changed much, there’s more certainty as the crop progresses. When outcomes are doubtful, markets tend to develop risk premiums and prices move higher. But as the crop approaches harvest and risk premiums shrink, prices decline, even if the upcoming crop isn’t huge.
Currently, the global wheat crop is at the stage of moving toward greater certainty. The winter wheat harvest is well underway in the northern hemisphere, including the Black Sea region, the EU and the US. Despite all the turmoil in Ukraine, the
yields have performed quite well with trouble spots mainly in Spain and Italy. Because of the big crop there, the USDA is forecasting EU wheat exports in 2014/15 will surpass the US for the first time. While the EU crop is large and the
The sharp reduction in the Canadian wheat crop is only able to provide modest support for wheat futures, at least so far. Largely that’s because crop developments here have been overshadowed by the bearish tone in global wheat markets and
2014 wheat crop there is only expected to decline slightly, with solid yields in central Ukraine. Likewise, the Russian crop is forecast to only rise slightly from last year while wheat production in Kazakhstan is forecast to dip a bit. Overall, the region should see very little change. In the EU, winter wheat
estimates are rising slightly, this production has also been mostly factored into the market and is having only limited negative impact. In the US, both the hard red winter (HRW) and and soft red winter (SRW) wheat crops are smaller than last year. In spite of the reduced crops, the harvest has moved well along and the poor yield results (particularly for HRW wheat) have already been factored into prices. As a result, when the USDA tweaks the wheat numbers, it has little market impact, which allows weaker corn futures to weigh heavily on wheat. Currently, the biggest unknowns in the global wheat market are the size of the Canadian and US spring wheat crops. In Canada, between unseeded acres, flooded acres and reduced yields, the 2014 non-durum wheat crop could drop to 21.0-21.5 million tonnes, as much as 10 million tonnes less than last year. The spring wheat picture in the US is a little more clear because there’s been less flooding damage, with the USDA forecasting an HRS crop of 520 million bushels (14.15 million tonnes), an increase over last year.
US corn futures. If the Canadian crop ends up close to 20 million tonnes, there could be a small recovery in wheat markets, specifically in MGE spring wheat futures. More likely, the smaller Canadian supplies will cause Min neapolis Gra in
News Advertiser Page 3 Exchange (MGE) wheat futures to gain relative to Kansas City (KC) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT). Even more importantly, as Canadian wheat supplies shrink, basis levels that have been extremely wide through most of 2013/14 will continue to narrow, coming more in line with US values. If that’s the case, a basis of $25-30 per tonne under nearby futures could be seen again, but only later in 2014/15. The two main wheat crops in the southern hemisphere are in Australia and Argentina. So far, the Australian crop is mostly favourable although there are certainly trouble spots in Queensland and New South Wales. The USDA recently bumped up Australian prospects to 26.0 million tonnes, but that’s still a million tonnes less than last year. The Argentine wheat crop is still being planted and is somewhat behind the normal pace, largely because of rains disrupting planting progress. Argentina had been expecting a 19% increase in seeded area, but
that may not be achieved if planting progress doesn’t pick up soon. The sum of all these (and other) production outlooks is that global wheat production is actually forecast to decline by roughly 9,000,000 tonnes compared to last year. At the same time, consumption (particularly feed usage) is also expected to decline. Overall, this seems like a well-balanced outlook which shouldn’t be causing a large negative price response. But as mentioned at the beginning of the article, as soon as the market becomes comfortable with the notion that supplies will be adequate to meet demand, the strong buying backs off and prices subside. Now that a large part of the global wheat crop is closer to being in the bin, attention shifts from production and supply issues and focuses instead on the demand side. Typically, demand issues don’t cause as many fireworks in the markets, meaning there’s less room for a big rebound in prices once the northern hemisphere crop is harvested.
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On August 16 at the Old Vegreville Homecoming Celebration, MLA Jacquie Fenske presented a grant cheque to Harold Albrecht, President of the Old Vegreville Social Society for $7,000 for renovations of the school. (Photo Submitted)
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Hoopla over hookahs Apple Magazine Applemag.ca Researchers claim they are finding good reason to ban public use of shisha Inhaling tobacco-like products from a hookah, or water pipe, is as damaging as standing downwind from a raging forest fire and breathing the smoke. In short, smoking flavoured herbal products, or shisha, is bad for you. Just because products are labelled herbal doesn’t mean they’re safe. “There is also the perception that because people bubble the smoke through water that some of the toxic materials normally associated with smoking tobacco are removed during this process,” says Dr. Barry Finegan, an anesthetist with Alberta health Services and a professor at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. In fact, the bubbling water doesn’t do anything to remove heavy metals, such as chromium, nickel and even arsenic, that
Finegan and his research team found in different herbal shisha available in Alberta. “We found potentially dangerous material in the basic product and when the product was smoked. We found that both the smoke that people inhale and the smoke that comes off the end of the device contained exactly the same, if not more, cancercausing chemicals as tobacco.” People who use shisha inhale an average of 50 litres of smoke at each session—akin to breathing in that forest fire for 45 minutes. Over time, that will lead to “very significant” pulmonary and cardiac damage, as well as an increase in the risk of cancer. Using a hookah can be addictive and lead to smoking tobacco or encouraging former smokers to light up again. Even just being in a hookah bar is bad for your health. Finegan’s study also looked at the level of microparticles floating around in the
air—tiny particles that bypass the lung’s defence systems. The Alberta government also cited Finegan’s study last fall as it passed legislation to ban hookahs in public places such as bars and restaurants over the
next year. “I think there is a sort of nonchalance about shisha because of the flavour and because it’s easy to do and because it appears harmless,” says Finegan. “But inhaling any smoke into your lungs is not a benign thing to do.”
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Mental Health Benefits to Volunteering Lisa Topilko, Volunteer Services Coordinator Vegreville & District FCSS Over 13 million Canadians are involved as volunteers in some capacity. Some donate a few hours per year; some do volunteer work for many hours per week. They all recognize that they are doing themselves a favour as well as the organizations that they serve. Volunteering is good for one’s mental and physical health. It can improve mood and one’s overall satisfaction with life. Stress levels can be managed or lowered by doing something good for someone else. Not only is emotional wellbeing affected but volunteering can have a positive impact on one’s physical health as well. Studies have shown that by staying active and involved volunteering can reduce chronic pain and heart disease symptoms. A sense of pride and identity can be boosted through a successful volunteer experience. One can feel better about oneself and one’s role in the community. This is instrumental in keeping depression and social isolation at bay because friendships and a caring sup-
port system can be developed through volunteering. If there’s a particular cause that’s important (disaster victims, the environment, or eradicating a disease, for example), there are dedicated organizations that welcome volunteers. Some of these are local groups, or some may be national or international. Whatever any
individual is passionate about, others are probably also working for that cause. Most volunteers report that they want to make a difference and to give back to their communities. We all need to take care of our physical and mental health, and being involved as a volunteer is one part of this process.
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Management of Bronzeleaf disease in Poplar Agri-News
Bronze leaf disease (BLD) is caused by a fungus that infects various poplar species and hybrids; specif ically trembling aspen, Swedish columnar aspen and tower poplar. Although quite new to Alberta, BLD is present in municipalities throughout the province. BLD can kill an infected tree within three to five years of initial infection. Early detection and treatment are important to save trees and prevent widespread infection. BLD spreads from one tree to the next via airborne spores which disperse in early spring. The disease symptoms start showing up midsummer, usually starting on the bottom part of the tree and moving upwards. Symptoms include leaves turning reddish or chocolate brown with the veins and the leaf stem remaining green for a time. In the fall when the leaves are
dropping, infected leaves will remain on the tree. There are no chemical controls available for BLD at this time. It can only be managed by pruning and good sanitation practices. Prune off diseased branches eight to 12 inches below visible sign of infection. Trees that are badly infected and where pruning is not possible should be removed to prevent spread. Collect all pruned material and dispose of by taking to local landfills, burning or burying. Do not compost, chip or store material for firewood. Keeping trees healthy with regular maintenance will help equip them to resist disease and fight infections. Maintain good plant health and vigor by proper pruning, adequate water and occasional fertilizer. To find a certified arborist go to http: // w w w.isapra i r ie. com.
Old-school reunion
A group picture of the crowd that helped celebrate the 120-year homecoming celebration at the Old Vegreville School. (Photo Submitted)
Students who attended the Old Vegreville School. Back row: Herman Eberhardt, Kathy Holt, Rose Frebrowski, Pat Frebrowski, Roland Benoit, Gary Gorsline, Dale Cole, Ed Baxandall, Dale Collison. Middle row: Jeanette Biamonte, Laura Hughes, Amilia Hihn, Mercy Moroziuk, Phyllis Dubuc, Theodore Bienvenu, Cary Volk. Front row: Hans Mayer, William Eberhardt, Kurt Mast, Wilma Cherniwasky, Lorna Hoggins, Marian O’Riodan, Gordon Miller, June Wyard-Scott. (Photo Submitted)
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Growing winter wheat Jessica Patterson Alberta Wheat Commission
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Producers in Western Canada might want to give winter wheat another look when planning their crop rotation. “Tremendous progress has been made since the days of Norstar,” says Robert Graf, winter wheat breeder with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) at the Lethbridge Research Centre. “Back in the mid-1980s, winter wheat had a tremendous increase in acreage, but the only available variety was Norstar – after a stem rust epidemic and droughts in 1988 and 1989, acreage dropped dramatically.” In the years since, many new varieties of winter wheat have been developed. Since varieties perform dfifferently across the prairies, Graf’s program has test sites across Western Canada to determine where new lines have the best adaptation. Graf’s breeding program focuses on agronomy, quality, and disease and pest resistance, striving to incorporate high-yield, good winter survival, strong straw, high test weight, and large kernels into varieties that have an appropriate mix of disease resistance and end-use quality that the customer requires. “We are actively breeding
resistance to the following diseases and pests: stem rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, Fusarium head blight, bunt, leaf spotting diseases, wheat curl mite for protection from wheat streak mosaic virus, wheat stem sawfly and Russian wheat aphid,” Graf says. In terms of quality, Graf’s program is focused on maintaining the positive milling attributes of CWRW but also improving protein
wheat targeted towards ethanol manufacture and livestock feed; Flourish (2010) the first of three varieties touted as “CDC Falcon replacements”; Emerson (2011) the first wheat variety in Canada with an ‘R” rating to Fusarium head blight; and AAC Gateway (2012), a line similar to Flourish with intermediate resistance to FHB. These four varieties have particularly good
concentration, gluten strength, and water absorption so that winter wheat will garner a higher price in the marketplace, he says. “We’ve come a long way in improving protein concentration and gluten strength, but still have a long way to go with water absorption, although we are making very good progress that should be seen in a few years,” he says. Since 2008, Graf’s winter wheat breeding program has had support for five new varieties: Broadview (2008), a general purpose
adaptation in the eastern Prairies, shorter season Parkland region and under irrigation. In February 2014, W495 was recommended for registration – it has good adaptation across Western Canada but appears to be particularly well suited for production in A lberta and Saskatchewan. One possible new variety that excites Graf is W512, a potential Canadian Western Red Winter (CWRW) wheat line he hopes to propose for registration in early 2015, he says.
“Across western Canada, this line has yielded nine per cent more than the mean of the CWRW checks,” Graf says. “Based on 10 station years for both Alberta and Saskatchewan, W512 yielded seven per cent more than Radiant in Alberta and 13 per cent more than CDC Buteo in Saskatchewan.” Janine Paly, a winter wheat agronomist with Ducks Unlimited Canada, believes that winter wheat is an excellent, high-yielding crop for producers. “The return on investment potential is higher in comparison with a spring wheat,” she says. “In 2013, the average winter wheat producer return on investment in Western Canada was $144.53 per acre, compared to a spring wheat crop that only averaged $70.47 on return.” This year’s growing season is shaping up, Paly says. In Southern Alberta there was a little more winter kill than a typical year, she noted, but the rest of the province did not experience that much. She also suggested producers be on the lookout for stripe rust that overwintered in Central Alberta and some that has blown up from the United States. Going forward, the crops look really good, Paly says. “I saw a field yesterday that had just finished flowering. It should be an early harvest this year.” Jessica Patterson is a freelance writer for Alberta Wheat Commission.
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Rosanne Fortier August 23 saw several home businesses take advantage of the nice weather to showcase and sell their quality wares. Jolene Kratko was the organizer of this sale with 10 vendors and 10 tables which included Scentsy, Mary Kay, Grace Adele, Velata, Norwex, Jockey, Silpada, It Works Wraps, Stampin’ Up, Fifth Avenue and more. Nicole Yarochuk from Fifth Avenue Collection
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Will do Custom Baling. Phone: 780632-7321 Low cost furnace installations. New homes or replacements. Free estimates. Semi-retired tradesman. PH: 780-718-0262
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS Household privileges, Internet & Satellite TV, N/S, furnished $450/ mo. PH: 780-632-2692
SPORTING Ba Ja 90cc ATV, new battery, helmet, gloves. $1175.00 OBO. 780632-4950. Bombardier Quad. 800 hr. 650 Quest. Rotex Motor, Acc. $6,000 OBO. 10-247 Cockshutt Cult. $1,000 OBO. PH: 780-657-2201 2013 Club Cadet 4x4 side by side. Only 172 HRS. Great shape. Recently serviced. $7,500.00 OBO Phone: 780-603-1565
STORAGE For Rent: 46’ x 90’ x 16’ equipment storage shop PH: 780-668-3104
TRUCKS 1993 Chev 4x4 Ext Cab. For parts. $650. 780-922-5999 2002 GMC 4x4 HD ¾ ton Service Truck 340k $3500 780-922-5999 1985 F350 Dually. Extra long flat deck, $1600. 780-922-5999 1997 Ford 7.3 Diesel, 4 x 4, missing transmission. Nice deck, $2800. 780-922-5999 2000 Dodge Dakota V8 4x4 Farm Truck. $1,600. 780-922-5999. 2006 International Eagle Semi. 9900 I. Many extras. Serious inquiries only. 780-592-0004 2006 Ford 4dr. Silver. Fully Loaded. 270km. 5.4 Motor. $4900 PH: 780632-0422
BLOCK 1x1 ½ Over 2000 properties sold from day one
2006 Silverado 4x4. Extra cab. 200,000km. Well maintained. $7300 PH: 780-632-7748
WANTED 3 bdrm 1100 sq. ft. bungalow on large 50’ X 150’ lot. 2 bath, finished basement & detached garage. Priced for quick sale. Call or text Don Rozka PH: 250-542-0976
CARBON CREDITS ~Attention Farmers~ Not Completed? Call Today! 780-603-0630 Crystal Don’t throw out unwanted saleable furniture. Drop off at Consignment Centre 52 St and 52 Ave 780-6324141 Bimini Top Complete or frame. 3hp to 8 HP outboard motor; 2 way Freezer ( 12 volt & electric PH: 780938-5642 Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 Wanted: to buy tomatoes for eating and stewing PH: 780-768-2210
Western Financial Group Submitted With house prices on the rise, many Vegreville residents are seeking affordable housing options. According to recent information released by the Canadian Real Estate Board (April 2014), the average cost of a home in Alberta is more than $398,000 and with no sign of prices tailing off, renting is an attractive choice to many. Offering less responsibility and more flexibility, renting can be a great cost-efficient alternative to home ownership, however; can come with a unique set of issues and responsibilities. For those considering renting, there are a few important tips to consider: Find a good landlord While it may seem obvious, finding a good landlord can be a challenge in and of itself. Often landlords will ask applicants to provide references, but it rarely happens the other way around. Checking in with past tenants will give you a good idea of how the building has been maintained, your new landlord’s responsiveness and whether there have been any major disputes.
Document the property with photos If you’ve decided to sign the dotted line, have your smartphone or camera ready. Photograph each room, appliance and any furniture that might be included in the rent. Documenting any existing damage and keeping a record of all conversations regarding repairs or damage will protect you and your deposit when it comes time to move out. Know your rights While it may seem like an arduous task, reading through the Alberta Residential Tenancy Act is the key to knowing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. For instance, unless both parties decide otherwise, you’re entitled to receive interest from your security deposit on an annual basis. In addition, pet and key fees legally become part of the security deposit and the grand total cannot exceed the amount of the first month’s rent – so you cannot be charged a security deposit plus a pet deposit. Don’t forget renter’s insurance According to a recent study
conducted by Western Financial Group, two in 10 Canadians rent, but 37 per cent of renters don’t have proper coverage. “We’ve seen it many times,” says Gail Smook, Branch Manager with Western Financial Group in Vegreville. “People assume auto coverage provides protection for contents that you may occasionally store in your car, such as an iPad or golf clubs, however that is not the case.” According to Smook, Renters Insurance provides protection for the contents of your home – even those items that are stored in your car. In addition, having coverage ensures that you won’t be held liable in the case of negligence – for example, your bathtub overflows and damages your neighbour’s property. If you have any questions, speak to your insurance broker. Renting can offer flexibility and cost savings for those willing to take the plunge. Following these simple steps can ensure you’re protected along the way.
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News Advertiser 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. June-Aug Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 1-5. Sept-May phone for current hours. 1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A. www.vegreville.com (780)632-7650
The Vegreville Kinsmen Club meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Vegreville Golf Course. Serving the communities greatest needs and making long lasting friendships is our goal. To join or for more information on our club contact Mike Webb 780-632-2666 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 Vegreville Wildlife Federation (Alberta Fish and Game Association) Please check website VWF.ca Email vegrevillewildlife@gmail.com V.A.L.I.D. (Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity) provides a variety of programs and services to persons with disabilities. For more information and assistance please call 632-2418. Vegreville Hospitals Auxiliary Society meets third Wednesday of every month, except July & August. Meetings are held in EXECUTIVE MEETING ROOM (St. Joseph’s Hospital) at 7:00p.m. Call 780-632-6323 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 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 6322261 for more information. Interested in joining Ukrainain singing group. 1 day a week, Starting February 2008 PH: 632-4691 after 6:00pm Royal Purple Lodge #125 meets first Monday of every month, except July & August at Elks Hall. Contact HRL Shirley Preuss 780-632-3565 or secretary Leah Henderson 780632-6565.
HISTORICAL VILLAGE & PIONEER MUSEUM AT SHANDRO - located on Hwy 857, midway between Hwy 45 and 28, north of Willingdon. A proud partner of the Kalyna Country Ecomuseum, this open air museum features fourteen major buildings and artifacts from 1900 - 1930. Hours of Operation: Canada Day weekend to Labour Day Weekend, Thurs - Monday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. For more information 780-603-1198. Admission by Donation. Veg-Al Drug Society an Alberta Health Services,community funded agency - Room #217 Provincial Bldg., Vegreville, AB. Out patient counselling services for alcohol & other drug addictions and problem gambling. Office Hrs. - Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone 632-6617. Vegreville Community Daycare is a licensed facility for children ages 13 months to school age. Open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mon-Fri. The Daycare has been in operation since 1990 & is run as a not-for-profit organization. To register, or for more information contact Carol Metz at the Daycare at 603-4417 Vegreville Peace Park Bookings – Please call John Sawiak 780-6323208 The Vegreville Food Bank is located in the Vegreville Pentecostal Church at 4615 - Maple Street and is open Tuesday mornings 10 am - 12 pm July & August only & Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 am - 12 pm September to June. Phone 632-6002 The Crisis Association of Vegreville operates a HELPLINE for those who are having difficulties in their lives and need assistance. It is a toll-free, confidential service available to those in the 632-exchange. Phone 6327070. UCWLC Meetings to be held every third Thursday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall at 7 p.m. in Vegreville.
Vegreville Ambassador Program Visiting? Considering a move here? New in Town? For anyone who wants information on the community - events, services, facilities -- we’ve got the solution! Vegreville’s “Ambassadors” are trained volunteers eager to show you their Town. To book a complimentary tour, customized to suit your needs, please call 632-2771. 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. 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 780632-7920 for more information. Floor Curling at 1:00p.m. every Monday & Thursday. Anyone interested please come to the Sunshine Club every Monday & Thursday. 55+ Vegreville Flying Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Terminal Building. OIL WIVES CLUB OF VEGREVILLE: A smile, A handclasp, A word of welcome, Are the links in our chain of friendship. This we believe. Our Association has been around for 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 @ 780-632-4922 or Cheryl @ 780657-2341 for more information. 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
Blessing Widows/Single Sisters meet first Wednesday 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Sunshine Club.
Heads up for AA meet at Vegreville Hospital every Monday at 8:00pm
Contact Hilda 587 280-2444.
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The Vegreville Iron Runners Auto Club invites you to share your interests and ideas in classic & antique vehicles. Join us for our monthly meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month (except January & August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Vegreville Museum. It is not necessary to own a vehicle. PH: George 632-7729 or Orest 632-3495
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AA Meeting in Mundare Sunday’s 7PM Town Building, Conference Room 5128 50th St. Contact Mary 603-7783 Vegreville RC Flyers Clubmonthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church basement, 4513 Maple ST. Anyone interested in radio controlled flying is welcome to attend. Contact Fred 658-2664, Perry 688-3542 The Vegreville Multicultural Melodiants Entertain every 1st Wednesday at Vegreville Care Centre at 6:00pm, 2nd Wednesday at Heritage House at 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday at Homestead Lodge at 6:00 pm and every last Friday at Vegreville Manor at 7:00pm. “Do not sing duing the months of July & August” Rotary Club of Vegreville meets for lunch meetings every Monday at 12pm at VALID 4843-49 St Vegreville. For more information call Jody Nicholson at 780-632-2418 Notice - Effective immediately the Wigmak Alanon Family Group has closed it’s doors. Contact Number 780-275-0054 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.
MICKLICH, Annette May 18, 1936 - Sept.14, 1994 In memory of our mother and grandmother who passed away 20 years ago. You were a precious gift from God above, So much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God’s whisper calling you home, you didn’t want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, till all the strength was gone and you could no longer fight. He had called your name twice before, you knew you couldn’t make Him wait anymore. So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that with our love we will be together again some day. Loving and missing you Terry, Shauna, Caylib, Joshua and Zachary Micklich.
STUART, Nick November 14, 1914 – August 31, 2014 On Sunday, August 31, 2014, Mr. Nick Stuart of Vegreville, Alberta peacefully passed away at the age of 99 years. Nick is survived by his loving family, three daughters and one son: Eileen (Ray) Baril, Marion (Malcolm) Dorin, Lawrence, and Annette (Frank) Sperberg; one daughter in law Leanne Stuart; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Renee along with her daughter Annabel; Allan; Michael (Melody) along with their daughters Amelia, Veronica and Gloria; Marla (Aaron) along with their children Evangeline and Henry; Christopher (Crystal); Craig (Katie) along with their son Calvin; Grant; Nick; Jennifer (Hector); Jackie; James; siblings Alex, Frank and Elizabeth; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Nick was predeceased by his wife Nancy; one son David; his parents Alex and Irene; also numerous siblings. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church – Borschiw with the Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Borschiw Cemetery Fund” or to the “Charity of One’s Choice.” Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
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 780-632-3966 for locations & info. AA meeting at Lamont United Church every Thursday at 8:30pm. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Starting September 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church. 780-632-7433 or 780-658-2670. New to Town? Join us the 1st Wed of the month for a newcomers potluck lunch 12-1pm. Bring a friend! Bring a dish! Call FCSS 780-3855936 for locations & info. Wednesday – 341 Mundare Royal Canadian Air Cadets FREE to join. Join Air Cadets for adventure that will take you from the ground up! Wednesday evenings 6:309:00pm 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
MOROZIUK, Henry Oct. 21, 1934 – Sept. 8, 2011 Another year has passed Since God called you away But still we miss you Each and every day. What we wouldn’t give to take one more walk Or just quietly sit and have one more talk. Miss you Dad and always will For though you’re gone we love you still. Forever loved by Cliff, Wes, Laura, Clint, Larissa, Kyle, Rebecca, Sarah, Melanie, Katya and Krystyna.
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LELIUK, Nick December 15, 1929 – August 31, 2014 On Sunday, August 31, 2014, Nick Leliuk of Willingdon, Alberta passed away at the age of 84 years. Left to cherish his memories are his loving family members: his sister in law Mary; nephews Michael (Janna), Ted (Doris), Lynn (Julie); nieces Joanne (David) Hauca, Christal (Doug) Elkow; along with numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Nick is also survived by three sisters, Irene Yakiwchuk, Anne Meier and Nancy (Rod) Porritt and their families. Nick was predeceased by his parents Mike and Lena; brother Tom; sisters Carol and Lillian; nephew Randy. A Divine Liturgy and Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Russo Orthodox Church – Shandro with Very Reverend (Abbot) Gerasim Power officiating. Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shandro Church. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
EWASIUK, Richard It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, Richard Ewasiuk, August 30th, 2014. Richard was predeceased by his father Morris and will be lovingly remembered by his mother Oleda, sister Angela (Sarah, James, Anne), sister Deborah (Kristian, Kelly, Kim), brother John (Glenda, Jonathan, Christopher), brother Ron (Shawna, Cole, Brendan), sister Therese (Douglas, David), sister Lori (John, Jillian, Jess) and numerous great nieces and great nephews. Richard’s celebration of life service will be held on Monday, September 8th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lamont Recreation Center, 484448th Avenue, Lamont, Alberta . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to “STARS” and the “Lamont Health Care Center.” Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
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Cherniawsky, Eva (nee Jacula ) July 9, 1920 – Sept. 3, 2014 With deep sadness we announce the passing of Eva Cherniawsky who farmed and raised her family in the Warwick, Alberta. Eva is lovingly remembered by her son Terry (Wilma) Cherniawsky; sister Katie Kurowski; grandchildren Donald Cherniawsky (Arlene ) of Vegreville, Robert Cherniawsky (Linda) of Vegreville, Debra Cherniawsky-Durrer (Dennis) of Vegreville and Sandra Cherniawsky (Deon) of Evansburg; great grandchildren, Michael, Corrine, Colin, Jaclyn , Jenean, Julie , Natasia and Nicole Durrer; great great grandchildren Priya and Layla Cherniawsky; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Eva was predeceased by her husband William Cherniawsky in 1958; daughter Olivia in 2013; her parents Fred and Katie Jacula; siblings Sophie, John, Peter, Andrew, Mike, Steve, Nick, Mary and Anne. Eva was born in Monkman, Alberta and resided in Edmonton after her husband passed away. Her married years were spent on the Cherniawsky homestead in the Warwick area where she raised her family and farmed. Eva enjoyed camping at Sandy Lake, cooking wonderful Ukrainian dinners and spoiling her four grandchildren. A Celebration of Eva’s life will be held on Wednesday September 10th, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville followed by an inurnment at Riverside Cemetery where she will be laid to rest in eternal peace. Memorial donations may be made in Eva’s name to the “Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta.” Special thanks to the staff at Father Filas Manor and Mary Immaculate Hospital Auxiliary in Mundare, Alberta who offered the best care and compassion. Our family also wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Patricia and Gordon Pawluk of Autumn Rose funeral home. Autumn Rose Funeral Home Ltd.,Vegreville,780-603-5800.
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Leon Benoit Vegreville – Wainwright MP Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for VegrevilleWainwright, recently highlighted the Conservative Government’s initiatives to help foster the health and safety of Canadians when it comes to using prescription drugs. “I’m proud of our Government’s action to combat both prescription drug abuse and bolster drug reaction reporting,” said Benoit. “National Prescription Drug DropOff Day, our Government’s National Drug Safety Strategy and Vanessa’s Law are all important initiatives that our Conservative Government has put forward to help combat the adverse effects of prescrip-
The National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day was introduced by the Conservative Government in 2013, and encourages all Canadians to safely dispose of unused pharmaceuticals to a designated pharmacy, police or fire station. By doing so, Canadians are participating in an overall strategy to help combat the problems associated with prescription drug abuse. “By taking part in the DropOff Day, all Canadians can take an active role in and making our streets and communities safer,” stated Benoit. “It is my hope that this initiative is continued in the years ahead.” As an additional measure, Benoit noted that Budget
tion drugs in our society.”
2014 will commit close to
$45 million over five years to expand the focus of the Nat ion a l A nt i-D r ug Strategy to include prescription drug abuse. The investment will be used to educate Canadian consumers on the safe use, storage and disposal of prescription medications, improve prevention and treatment facilities for First Nations communities, increase inspections to prevent illegal sale, and improve surveillance data for prescription drug abuse in Canada. “The abuse of prescription drugs is a serious public health and safety issue for many communities across Canada, continued Benoit. “It has a devastating impact on individuals – especially youth – and their families. With all of these important initiatives our Conservative
Government has put forward, I am confident we can make a significant impact on reducing prescription drug abuse in Canada.” Taking action to increase prescription drug reporting Benoit also highlighted the importance of the Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa’s Law), named after Vanessa Young, a teenager who died of a heart attack while on a prescription drug that later was found to be unsafe and removed from the market. Once passed, Vanessa’s Law will put into force tough new measures to mandate better prescription drug-reaction reporting, labelling, faster recalls, and stricter penalties for non-compliance. In
turn, these measures will help doctors and patients become aware of new possible risks, potentially saving lives. “Members on both sides of the House strongly supported this legislation and I encourage all Senators to do the same,” continued Benoit. “It’s an important step toward safer health products for all Canadians and to reduce the odds of a tragedy like Vanessa’s from happening again.” “Canadians recognize that prescription drugs must still be made available for patients that really need them,” concluded Benoit. “That’s why our Government has made a serious commitment to increase consumer confidence in therapeutic products and help protect patient health and safety.”
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Country living is the ultimate dream for many urbanites, but most people who decide to live the dream and move to a farm or acreage soon discover that there are challenges they never anticipated. Properly managing a water well is a new adventure for those who are used to city living and one that even long-time rural residents can struggle with. Private well owners have a legal responsibility and a vested interest in properly managing their water wells and protecting groundwater for future generations. Fortunately,
they are not completely on their own when it comes to learning how to be wise stewards of this vital resource. “More than 450,000 people in Alberta rely on groundwater and wells for their primary water needs and the Working Well program was designed to help them learn to properly manage their water wells,” says Ron Stojanowski, past chair of the steering committee for A lberta’s Working Well program. “Working Well brings all the experts and their resources together with a common goal to help educate private well owners and help ensure
that Alberta’s groundwater reser ves stay healthy and clean.” There is a lot to know about proper well m a n agement a nd Working Well provides i n for m at ion a nd resources to private well owners free of charge. Well owners can take advantage of free workshops, online resources, fact sheets and interactive activities and exhibits, and learn firsthand from industry experts about proper well management. It’s a program that is delivered through the combined efforts and expertise of Alberta Environment a nd S u s t a i n a ble Resource Development, A lberta Agriculture
and Rural Development, Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Water Well Drilling Association and rural municipalities. “We have found the Working Well workshops to be very effective,” says Garett Broadbent, Director of Agriculture Services for Leduc County. “Agricultural Fieldmen in A lberta’s r ural municipa lities a re often the first to get the calls from residents when they need information on how to manage their wells. With Working Well in place, rural municipalities and residents have an information source they can turn
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to. It’s a way to connect the experts with the people who need their expertise.” Proper water well m a i nten a nce a nd management helps protect drinking water a nd u nderg rou nd aquifers, and having one place with accurate information on how to take care of a well is a real asset for private well owners. “You can’t always believe everything you read o n l i n e ,” Stojanowski says. “But each one of our expert partners has contributed to the informa-
tion on the Working Well website, and in the workshops, and private well owners can be sure they are getting the most accurate and up-to-date information to properly manage their wells.” Since 2008, Working Well has been providing resources to water well owners interested in learning how to protect and maintain water wells. To learn more and find out about upcoming workshop dates, visit the Working Well Program website at www.working well. alberta.ca.
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Clarence and Rhonda Patrie received the 2014 Farmstead Beautification award, presented by Lamont County Councillor Dan Warawa. A great amount of blood, sweat and tears has certainly paid off for this industrious couple – keep up the good work! (Lois Zyla/Submitted)
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Home of the Week 5933-53 Street | $399,900.00 Absolutley gorgeous, well maitianed 4 bedroom home, on a prime location in the progressive Town Of Vegreville. No expense has been spared in this ready to move in, completely finished 1592 sq ft. home. Features include energy efficient windows, hard wood floors, abundance of kitchen cabinets, 2- fireplaces, spacious
room plus a completely finished basement with a second kitchen. Backyard features large maintenance free deck, fire pit, paving stone patio, vegetable garden, fruit trees and maticously designed flower gardens. This is a definite must view property! Call Royal LePage Homewise Realty for more information.
Janell Skiftun joins Royal LePage Michael Simpson Editor There’s a new face working with Ann Waters’ team of real estate professionals at Royal LePage; Janell Skiftun has added her smile to the collection after diligently completing the Realtors coursework over the past several months in the evenings. Janell said while furthering her education posed a challenge while being a full time mom, it has become its own
reward. “It was hard at the time, but I’m glad I did it. Being a realtor is more flexible for me.” As Janell brought one child to their first day of school last Tuesday and another to daycare, she also began her first day on the job. “My husband was joking with me asking if he should take my picture too,” she laughed. Confessing to be a people person, Janell said she’s looking forward to working
with clients, helping them navigate the twists and
turns of buying a house and showing them what Vegreville has to offer. “I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people, and to me being a realtor is about more than selling houses, it’s about being an ambassador for the community. I’m always looking to highlight the extra services that the town and area has to offer. We’ve got our shopping, a pool, splash park, library, arena… we’re pret-
ty spoiled here when you think about it. It’s also a close commute to Edmonton or Sherwood Park for families that want their kids to grow up in a small-town setting but need to work in the city.” Recalling the challenges she faced with her husband when purchasing their first home in 2006, Janell said her goal is to make the process of buying and selling houses as smooth as
possible. “I understand first-hand how stressful it can be. There’s always a setback; getting keys, extra paperwork, inspections, money not arriving on time. I want to insulate my clients from that as much as possible along the way so that their main focus when they get their new home is building the life in Vegreville they’d always dreamed of.”
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