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Lakeland College Rodeo Team at the Little Royal Rodeo this past weekend. This is the last rodeo of the year before the finals on March 27, 28 and 29 in Edmonton. Photo Darci MacMillan.

Busy Weekend For Little Royal Rodeo Karen Nedzielski Reporter Lakeland College’s annual Little Royal Ro d e o to o k p la ce this p as t weekend at the Vermilion Campus and there was no shortage of events to take in throughout the three-day event. Friday saw a number of competi-

tors in the Western Canadian Judging competition where participants from across the country judged a wide variety of animals and objects, placing them in order of quality according to each participant. A cattle sorting and ranch roping demonstration spurred spectators interests followed by a stock dog demo at the Equine Building. It would

be Erin Rooney from Veteran, Alberta with her dog Jake who would take the event, putting the sheep through the course in a time of 2:39 seconds. The evening was topped off with a ranch rodeo in the evening. The Saturday events included a steer and heifer show, slack rodeo performance, regular performance followed by the ever popular, rodeo

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Stock Dogs Demo

Little Royal Rodeo Participant Warms Up For Demos

One of the riders of the Little Royal Rodeo warms up her horse pushing it up against the fence, stopping and shooting out across the ring in where the Cattle Sorting and Ranch Roping demos took place. Photo Angelle Lemire.

Five teams of stock dogs and handlers each took a turn during the stock Dog Demo held at Lakeland College’s Little Royal Rodeo on March 14 through 16 in Vermilion. It would be Erin Rooney and her 15 month old dog Jake who would claim the class with a time of 2:39 minutes. Pictured here is participant Shaylin Exshaw, of Evansburg, Alberta, with her Border Collie “Pip” as they work the sheep through the patter-timed event. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

Roping Demonstration Nothing Short of Satisfying Cattle Sorting in the Equine Centre

On March 14 at the Vermilion Lakeland College Equine Centre participants demonstrated sorting cattle as groups. Working together was the key to this demo and how to keep the cattle quiet so they are not racing around working up a sweat and losing pounds. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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Participants of the Little Royal Rodeo demonstrated roping cattle in groups at the Equine Centre on Lakeland College Campus on March 14. The cattle they were using are used to being roped as they are used for practice and this made it easier for the ropers to flip the cow down and rope them. Similarly in the sorting demo, you don’t want to work the cattle up to make them spook and start losing the pounds. One roper would concentrate on looping around the neck, one on the back legs and the other would get off the horse and tie them. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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4H Clubs Prepare For Western Canadian Judging Competition Deanna Krys, Vermilion 4-H Sheep Club Submitted Each year 4H clubs hold judging workshops to sharpen their skills for competitions such as the Western Canadian Judging Competition at Lakeland College held on March 14. In this competition 4H clubs as well as college and university judging clubs can enter a team of four to judge a variety of stations for points and are later rewarded with ribbons or trophies. This year the Vermilion 4H Beef Club invited other clubs within the Vermilion area to join their judging workshop on March 12. In attendance at the workshop with the two beef club teams were the Vermilion 4H Sheep Club team, a member from the Vermilion 4H Outdoors Club and a member from the Vermilion 4H Baking

Club. Derek Jones, Vermilion Beef Club General Leader, organized and hosted the event by giving the members valuable tips on judging various types of livestock and grain as well as pointers on how to give oral reasons. Travis Dow, of the Vermilion Sheep Club, explained how to judge market lambs and breeding ewes. Brie Watson of the Vermilion Outdoors Club explained what can be expected of the Mystery Class. The evening ended with all members judging a grain class and giving oral reasons to the group. The results, of how well they placed the grain were based on the results of our official judge for the evening, Kenzie Hickman of the Vermilion Baking Club. The Members enjoyed the evening and would like to thank the Vermilion Beef Club for this training opportunity

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4H members who participated in the Vermilion Sheep Club’s judging workshop on March 12 were, from the Vermilion 4H Sheep Team Travis Dow, Megan Krys, Kaylie Krys, Grace Evans (missing from the photo), Vermilion 4H Outdoors Team member Brie Watson, Vermilion 4H Baking Team member Kenzie Hickman, Vermilion 4H Beef team Ashley Jones, Owen Cleland, Emerson Livingstone, Jayce Sweeney, Gracie Sweeney, Cavin Jones, Grace Cleland and Avary Hickman. Photo submitted.

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program. The program offers two distinct learning tracks: one for adult community members and the other for high school students. It is offered free of charge to an “People closest to the problem are more unlimited number of participants throughlikely to find appropriate and sustainable out the community. solutions to the problem. Therefore, equip The Initiative has been brought to

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Back row, from left are Shirley McRobert - FCSS Senior Support, Derek Collins - Vermilion Outreach School, Anna Giesbrecht - Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, Allan MacMillan - St. Jerome’s School, Caroline McAuley - Town Council, Tom Kibblewhite - Vermilion Senior Centre and Wendy Unrau - ReMax Prairie Reality. Front row, from left are Pat Calyniuk - VIBE Mental Health Project, Lynn Filgate - Clarke Insurance, Carol Coleman - Town of Vermilion FCSS, Lexi Stangeland - ReMax Prairie Reality and Leila Hickman - Regional 4H Specialist. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

more citizens with the capacity to lead, and you’ll build a thriving Community,” says Ian Hill, Award Winning Community Builder. Vermilion is an awarded Community as part of the Province-wide Becoming A Community Builder community capacity building initiative! The initiative has been launched to grow Community Leadership Capacity throughout Rural Alberta. Becoming A Community Builder is a 15 week, competency based, community and professional leadership development

Vermilion through the efforts of 22 partners and they are the Town of Vermilion Family & Community Support Service (FCSS), Lions Club, Vermilion Agricultural Society, County of Vermilion River FCSS, Lakeland College, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Vermilion Region Partnership, Vermilion 4H District Council, VIBE, Vermilion Outreach School, J.R. Robson School, St. Jerome’s School, Rotary, Mammoth Enterprises, ReMax Prairie Realty, Webbs

of Vermilion, Scotiabank, Harps Foods, program, register, and meet program staff Co-op, Vermilion Standard, Vermil- and Mr. Hill. ion Senior Centre, Clarke Insurance. We are so excited to have been selected as a Lighthouse Community and know that the program will make a significant impact. We want to strengthen community pride and create positive change, provide an opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills, and build community leadership capacity by linking businesses and organizations. The initiative has been designed and is facilitated by Ian Hill, recognized humanitarian, social entrepreneur, business leader and award winning community change agent. Hill commented, “We believe that Rural Communities are relevant in the 21st century and that Community success Mannville’s Northern Lights always boils down to leadership. Commu- L i b r a r y W i n t e r R e a d i n g nity Leadership Capacity is the key”. Program Winner Kadin Morritt proudly displays his He continued “Community Leadership winning of a mini kobo ereader Capacity is leadership excellence of both sponsored by Northern Lights. Kadin formal and informal leaders within all was one of the library›s participants in sectors, silos, and corners of a commu- the Winter Reading Program. A total nity.” of 42,175 minutes were logged in by Hill said “We are excited to have Vermil- all of Mannville Library›s participants ion awarded. They were selected because for reading time during the month of we believe the Organizing Committee and February. In addition to Kadin, Carol Community will be a great example of what Graham won one of the supplementary can happen when a Community makes an prize packages of a book bag filled with books and NLLS memorabilia. all out commitment to develop informal J i l l M c L u c k i e w a s t h e l u c k y leaders in the Community.” recipient of the Mannville Centennial Community members can REGISTER for Public Library›s draw. Jill won herself the free leadership development program a mini kobo ereader. Additional by going to www.register14s.becominga- draws were made for those under the communitybuilder.com. Hill will be spend- age of 12 at the library as well and ing time in the community to help launch a congratulations to all the winners the program on Tuesday, March 18. This plus to all our patrons who helped day will feature a series of both formal and to achieve the total minutes for the informal activites to learn more about the month. Photo submitted.

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Trading In Winter For Spring Karen Nedzielski Editor

Spring has sprung, at least according to the calendar. On Thursday, March 20 the spring equinox will take place and the measurement of daylight and darkness will equal each other. The warmer weather really helps it feel like the end of winter may actually be near. After a long cold winter, the more moderate temperatures are a very welcome relief to the cabin fever outbreak many have experienced this year. I think it is safe to say, most people feel as

though we have earned a much needed break from the frigid grip of Old Man Winter. As the days get longer and the mercury continues to rise, many people are “waking” from the winter hibernation they have been living through, getting outdoors to find beautiful weather just in time to mark the official start of spring much like the wild animals of the countryside. As I make my way to work each morning I have been keeping an eye on the smaller herds of mule deer just west of Minburn. During the cold spell, they seemed to bunch together in large herds numbering in the dozens. As the weather warms the herds seem to have branched out, forming groups of six or eight in total. The birds seem to know the weather is

changing and have been singing the songs of springtime. On a few mornings they have been holding “bird conferences” in the spruce tree outside our house. Many people, including myself, have taken time to get out and partake in some springtime activities. Last weekend my husband and I held our first wiener roast of the season with some of our friends. It seems to have become a yearly tradition, sitting next to a campfire with friends enjoying a lot of laughs and the taste of fire cooked hot dogs. Many outdoor winter sports like skiing and skating will be coming to an end and will be replaced with hiking in the Vermilion Provincial Park and yard work. But is winter really over? How can we be sure? Well, quite frankly we don’t know and

you can bet the Vermilion area will experience at least one more winter storm before the green grass peaks its way through the brown colour that has coated the lawns and fields. Before long people will be complaining about the hot dry summer and how they are forced to mow their lawns every few days. I for one will guarantee that I will not complain for quite some time, as I sit back and relax riding around on the lawnmower, swatting mosquitoes the whole time. The truth is, some people will never be happy with either of the situations. In the wise words of the guest speaker at the Vermilion Regional Partnership Breakfast, Kevin Burns. “Happiness is not a result, it’s a choice.”

Letter To The Editor Clearing the record on grain movement Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Walter Mytz for sharing his thoughts on grain movement in the March 3 edition of the Vermilion Voice. I am not surprised to see that farmers and indeed all Canadians remain engaged in this issue. That is why it has never been more important to provide an update on what the Government has done over the past several days after months of hard work to address the concerns of farmers. I have explained from the outset that our Government has been working with all stakeholders in order to take the action necessary – right now – to get grain to market. We have not only been organizing an immediate solution, but have been working on a long term solution to the problem. This is exactly what we have done through our March 7

announcement, and separately through the legislation we will introduce once the House of Commons resumes, which will provide at least part of a long term plan. Will all of farmers’ grain be shipped before next fall? No, not likely. But things will speed up now and into the future. There is more to be done. The Ministers of Transport and Agriculture announced last week that an Order in Council took immediate effect, requiring both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway to move a specified quantity of grain per week for a 4-week period. Not only will the railways need to move a combined target of 1,000,000 metric tonnes per week; CN and CP are required to report to the Minister of Transport on a weekly basis. This volume is more than double what is being moved currently and puts a direct legal obligation on the railways – with penalties for non-compli-

ance of up to $100,000 per day. Furthermore, the Minister has also said that permanent legislation will be introduced which promises to ensure that Canada maintains a world-class logistics system that gets products to market more efficiently. I look forward to reviewing the contents of the bill when Parliament resumes later this month. I do have to question Mr. Mytz’s argument that rail moves more crude oil than grain. Grain remains a significant priority for railways. Appearing before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, Michael Murphy, senior representative at CP Rail, testified that crude oil accounts for 3 per cent of the railway’s business. Grain and grain products are six times the size of the business, at 20 per cent. The numbers are similar for CN. Crude oil and grain can both be moved in greater quantities

and indeed must be. I firmly believe that railways are committed to moving the grain and I’m confident that our action in recent days will give them the mandate they need. The last thing our Government has been on this issue is “asleep at the wheel.” Just like every other farmer, I welcome the news that grain will start to move because I have canola, wheat and oats in bags on the ground. As I predicted, we have seen significant improvements since February and I’m certain that farmers will see further improvements in the coming weeks. To be fair to the railways, they have increased the movement of all commodities each year for the past four: that is, up until the end of November. I expect them to continue this trend. After all the more they move the more money they make. Leon Benoit, MP

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

The senior high curling team represented Mannville School at the ASAA Curling Provincials in Leduc on March 6 - 8. The team was treated royally with official opening ceremonies and a team banquet. Their first game was a win against the Beaumont mixed team early Friday morning. Their next two games were Saturday morning against the reigning champion team from Chauvin and the mixed team from Hanna. Both were great games and a wonderful display of sportsmanship, but resulted in losses for the Mannville team. The team, Davin Charron, Andrea Bury, Brandan Lyster, and Karlee Melnyk, would like to thank Melanie Bury and Tara Tod for coaching them this year, as well as everyone who travelled to Leduc to cheer them on. It was a fantastic way to end the senior high curling season. The school will be focussing on healthy food choices this month, learning about “Choose Most Often” foods and snacks and the four food groups. Everyone will learn about eating the rainbow, the importance of

eating foods from all the food groups. In Mrs. Wagner’s CTS classes her high school students just finished their ‘International Cuisine’ module and have been busy learning about the different foods from around the world as well as preparing different dishes using spices and herbs most commonly used in different countries. As Grade 11 and 12 students start their next module, ‘Entertaining with Food’, they will be planning for and preparing meals for different catered events such as a staff BBQ and a small business BBQ. This semester Grade 10 and 11 students have been introduced to a new perspective on health and wellness through a CTS option called HSS 1010 with Miss Almberg. As part of this class, students have been coming up with their own views on health and how active living plays a role in their lives. In collaboration with our Healthy Schools Initiative this year our Health Champions taking HSS 1010 prepare their own wellness activities as a presentation for their peers to participate in. You will find them outside every Friday for the rest of the semester getting active and learning new games. So far they have

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been introduced to a number of great games such as Garbage Ball, Grounders, Frisbee Golf, Basketball, Bandana Tag and Card Tag. All great game resources for parents and teachers to use at Mannville School. Miss Almberg has also organized a three day canoe trip over a weekend in May for our Health and Wellness students. To help with the costs, these students will be selling Taco In A Bag for a mini-fundraiser. Spirit Day on March 20 will be Country and Western Day. Put on those cowboy hats and boots, your denims, and let’s have a rootin’ tootin’ good day here at the Ranch! That Grade 6 class sure can pick a fun dressup for us. Students in Mannville School will have a guest presenter from Ride With Respect. This is a program developed by Alberta Government, working with the Alberta Off-

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Hoooya, I am liking that warm sunshine until 7:30 in the p.m., it actually brightens up my spirits and gives me more energy, which I need badly. Time to shake off the cobwebs. I like this daylight saving time. I wish we could just simply stay on this system all year long. Also, after that recent deepfreeze the plus temperatures are also so welcoming. That white stuff is disappearing slowly but surely, also lifting the spirits, Thursday, March 20 is the first day of spring this year. It feels good. The spring bear hunting season is in the air which starts in April, I have had many a fond memory spring bear hunting and many things trigger those memories. In the spring a raven call instantly reminds me of bears. Other certain smells and sounds also trigger memories. I don’t do a spring bear hunt any longer as bear is not my preferred table fare. I won’t take a bear…just to take a bear, but the adventures were outstanding. It’s one of the best cures for cabin fever just getting out there usually involves a lot of quading with off-highway 4x4s, getting dirty and wet…good times in warm fresh air. I will help anyone that needs a hand just for the adventure…I also can be a good video guy and/or camp cook. However, that may be scarier than a mad bear. Speaking of mad bears, all the crazy antics make the adventure. Crossing a deep creek and seeing fish swim-

ming everywhere, chasing them for hours catching them with our hands and safely releasing them. Sounds crazy, just a wilderness survival instinct kicking in from the caveman days I think, but a lot of fun and no fish were hurt during that adventure. We on the other hand were soaking wet and bruised from head to toe. Exploring new ground and finding antler sheds are adventures many set entire weekends aside just to experience. With spring bear hunting, that is just part of the adventure that is just a bonus. As a mad bear deterrent, many of us carry large cans of bear spray which is potent Capsicum pepper spray made from hot cayenne peppers and other deterrent chemicals. The spray blasts out to 8 meters and is very effective as a bear deterrent that can be used with no permanent harm to the bears, said users on the hand is an adventure in itself. Picture this; my younger bow technician Blaine that has been shooting a bow at our shop since he was 14, is now my hunting partner. He is perched near 7 meters up a tree. He is in a tiny portable tree stand just big enough to sit and possibly stand if needed, with no room for error. On the opposite side of the tree is my smiling face in another mini stand. I was there to video and enjoy. I don’t know how but I am sure my stand is even smaller. It’s early evening and not much is moving so we are having a whispered conversation. Somehow we came up with the fact in the conversation that a bear can, from the ground, climb a tree and be sitting on your lap in about two seconds

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flat. No sooner did I say that, I looked under our stands at the base of tree and there sat a younger bear, wide eyed staring up at us. He appeared in super stealth like a boreal forest ghost. So I asked him if he had his bear spray handy, which he had to dig out of his pack, same place mine was. Not so good if a situation ever came up like just described. Blaine had the canister in hand and was reading the label, I whispered asking whether he remembered how to use it. He was removing the safety cap and replacing it in good practice. I then whispered “When is the last time you tested it?” He looked at me and said “You have to test it?” I responded with “Yes once a year a super short blast will just confirm it is still charged”. He responded with a “Huh?” It was a peaceful and quite evening. I scanned the thick spruce forest for more bear as the bear at the base of tree had disappeared as quickly as he appeared, but there would be more. It was eerie quiet and I focused on every little movement. I was sure there would be another bear appearing any second now. That’s when a loud “PSSSSTTTT” near rattled me out of the tree. I turned my head towards Blaine to see him holding the bear spray canister outward and a big red stain on a poplar tree a couple meters straight out from us. Before I could say “eeek!!” you can’t test it now way up in a tree, I saw a large red cloud drifting towards us in the light evening breeze and panic took over.

I contemplated taking a nose dive out of the stand, but glancing at the ground that was so far away. Fear and common sense took over so I took a big breath, closed my eyes and hugged the tree. Ya, that didn’t work well as one can only hold their breath so long and it’s human nature to open your eyes to impending doom. Soon we both stood there coughing with body fluids flowing from our eyes, nose and mouth. As I looked at Blaine through blurred vision hugging the tree I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry more than we were already. Being the demented bush monkeys we are, somehow we were both hysterically laughing. When we could finally see, we had to climb down out of the tree and rinse our faces with bottles of water. After a half an hour we were no worse for wear and knew hands on that bear spray worked very well. The slight overspray mist we experienced was nothing like a full face-on blast, which I really care NOT to ever experience and the lesson of the day was; watch the wind if you ever need to test or use bear spray. I could write a novel of the adventures, antics and funny moments while spring bear hunting. I now realize it wasn’t the bears I was after on spring bear hunts.

When the Smoke Clears Life is an adventure, but you have to get out there and make it happen. Laugh often, life is short!

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Taking Stock Franklin Wolters Columnist

As we go through life we, I think, take it for granted that we’re entitled to a certain degree of mobility and dexterity to do the tasks of taking care of ourselves and be capable of earning a living. I guess that includes some ability to think and make our own decisions too. I’d like to tell you all that can change in a heartbeat, just that your whole life can change. On the weekend of Jan. 25 and 26 I journeyed up to Slave Lake to visit my youngest son Gordon and headed back for home on the 27th, I stopped overnight at Ardrossan to visit my son Jim and his family and on the morning of the 28th I was preparing to drive to Holden and pick up some copies of my recordings at my buddy Ray Gathercole’s place, I called him to say I’d be there soon to pick them up and he told me they’d be ready when I got there. I guess they should have been since as of Feb. 18, it would have been three weeks since I left them there and fell on the icy yard by my son’s house and suddenly found myself on the ground looking up at the sky, wondering how on earth I got there! Like I said in a heartbeat my whole life had drastically been changed, luckily in my case I’m getting better. Anyway, I

wondered how I can get up. I was stunned for a moment I guess and it took it seemed a monumental effort to even move. Summoning all my strength I rolled on my hands and sore old knees and crawled alongside my van and managed to open the door. On trying to stand, I found my left leg just wouldn’t respond and it took all I had in me to pull myself up into the seat and lay on the horn. My son Jim came out of his house, surprised to see me still there. He was immediately aware of the fact that I was in serious trouble and had to basically carry me into the house. He said, “Dad you’ve had a concussion, and brooked no argument on the subject of taking me to get checked out. After a two hour or so wait, I was attended by a doctor and told I was needing an M.R.I. and was whisked by ambulance to the Royal Alex Hospital where it was learned I had bruised my brain and caused it to hemorrhage. I was put in intensive care over night and given another M.R.I in the morning. No further bleeding they said, that really relieved me as had there been further bleeding, I might have had to have surgery. My lucky day! My time as an invalid was just beginning as I definitely couldn’t stand or walk, and needed two people to help me to the toilet. That took a little getting used to. On further checking by a special doctor, I was informed that the chances of full recovery were good, but it

would take time for the swelling to go down and the blood reabsorbed into the area it came from-yeah! All it would take was time, and the days seemed so long. That’s when my beautiful friends and family came through. What a wonderful feeling to know so many really cared. I was in a room with three other folks, one a C.N.R employee who switched and worked with trains and he was walking beside a moving train that was going he thought about 10 miles per hour when he turned his ankle and fell against the train. He was able to keep from going under the train wheels, but the steps that hang down pummeled him time and time again until the train passed. It seemed like every bone on his left side was broken, shoulders, arms, ribs, pelvis and leg. He was alive by a miracle. Then right beside me was a young man of about 35 years old who had been in a wheelchair since he was about 15 years old. He is on dialysis three times a week and it takes all morning. He is a victim of our medical system and can’t even scratch his own nose and has to be spoon fed by a nurse. He also is incontinent and has to be cleaned up like a baby. Then I heard them telling him they wanted to hang a bag on his side instead. A lot handier and he wouldn’t soil his bed sores, it was about then I sure thanked the Lord for bringing me to the place where I again took stock and TO COUNT MY BLESSINGS. I think we

Marwayne Pee Wee Sled Dogs Will Host Provincials Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Village of Marwayne, Alberta is excited about the coming Pee Wee C Provincial tournament, scheduled for March 20 through 23. With eight teams attending the tournament, more than 140 players along with their parents and fans will descend upon Marwayne for next weekend’s games. The Village is also very excited as three of their minor hockey teams will also be vying for a Provincial title in the coming weeks. The teams are the Pee Wee Tier 1 which will travel to Provost, Atoms who will travel to Oyen and the Pee Wee Tier 3 team who will host their Provincial finals this coming weekend in Marwayne. The Marwayne Minor Hockey Association consists of a mear 67 players so to see three of the teams carry on to the Provincial level is a “feather in the cap” for the small village. The PeeWee Tier 1 team finished the 2013-2014 season with a total of 34 wins, 5 losses and 3 ties. The Pee Wee Tier 1 team also won the league championship this year for their division. The Pee Wee Tier 3 team finished the year with a record of 22 wins, 5 losses and 3 ties. Most coaches are parents but this year the Peewee Tier 3 team has an uncle Zach Hines, serving as coach. The Atom team went undefeated in the Provincial schedule and ended their

season with 17 wins and 17 losses. ties, you can bet many area hockey fans The four-day tournament will see the will come out to support the tournament. home town team, Marwayne Sled Dogs play on Thursday at 3 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 11:45 a.m. Semifinals will be on Sunday morning with the finals taking place Sunday at 4 p.m. The tournament will also host a closed banquet for the players and families on Friday night. Maywarne has previously hosted a Provincial tournament in 2008,2010 and 2012 which event organizer Charity Cooke said turned out to be a great fundraiser for the arena. “It takes lots of volunteers and volunteer hours to put on such a big event but it is an excellent experience for our players,” she said. Cooke added that any profits made from the tournament will be put towards arena renovations and upgrades. Marwayne Minor Hockey has been a part of the community for approximately 55 years and although enrollment numbers are lower than other communi-

should all really just sit sometimes and do just that. I did about then have the opportunity to have a real meaningful talk with my beautiful little twin daughter who lost her twin sister so long ago now. I hope it will now mean we can be closer and have a better relationship. I have to think even what I’m going through is well worth it for that sake. Then Mark the therapy man came into my life with his assistant Amy and started me on the road to recovery. Next a story about the Glenrose Hospital.

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Creature Sightings Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

On March 12, 1989, British computer scientist Tim BernersLee gifted the general public access to what was then known as the World Wide Web. I can still conjure up the buzzes and pings of our first modem as it connected to an intriguing but as yet unexplored cyberworld. Can anyone even remember a world without instant access to the internet and all its amazing educational, commu-

nication, and entertainment possibilities? Wild things move fast. Internet access has launched us into a world where anything seems attainable from even some of the most remote locations. Yet, as we might expect in a universe where balance rules, a powerful tool offering infinite possibilities of all things very, very good simultaneously opens the creaking door allowing opportunities for the very, very disturbing and degrading. Humans are versatile like that. This week social media giant, Facebook Inc., shut down a group called “Creature Sightings” after receiving numer-

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ous complaints and news that police were launching an investigation into group members’ actions. The group’s primary goal was to locate and photograph homeless people in and around the Calgary area. Occasionally, members would post videos of their encounters. Content might include verbal or physical abuse, pursuit, harassment, general bullying, mockery or a combination of the same. Some featured scenes wherein members offered street people cash in exchange for allowing themselves to be kicked in the genitals. We might wonder who gives life to offspring who find comedy in stomping out what little dignity may remain within a street person eating from a trash can and sleeping in a bus shelter. Tim Richter, head of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, spoke with CBC’s ‘As It Happens’ co-host Carol Off. His voice a mix of sadness and anger, Richter says that targeting people suffering from poverty, mental illness, or addiction, people already living in a permanent state of fight or flight, represents a new low in despicable humanity. On the 25th anniversary of his invention, Tim Berners-Lee, called for the establishment of a bill of rights to protect freedom of speech on the internet and users’ rights, especially significant after leaks about government surveillance of online activity, courtesy of the now infa-

mous former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden. Berners-Lee, along with a global community known as the World Wide Web Consortium, has launched a mission to come up with a kind of Magna Carta for the Web. The historic document is most famous for a clause that guarantees that no “free man” will be stripped of rights or property, imprisoned or exiled “except by the lawful judgment of his equals.” It’s an enormous task that will require careful consideration and consultation with players from around the world. The lawless global village that is the Internet now is a place where anything goes. Freedom means a lot of things to a variety of people. Protecting us from unleashed government surveillance and censorship is paramount, but establishing parameters for what is and what is not permissible content and acceptable usage will no doubt be contentious. Perhaps a new Magna Carta for the Net might somehow include provisions that clearly set out a few standards of human decency to which the majority of equally “free men and women” of the world collectively choose to adhere. In a world so replete with possibility, it’s more than slightly pitiful that we have to legislate for human ‘creature’ kindness and common respect.

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The Vermilion Vipers Swim Club has just received a matching grant in the amount of $5,643 to help pay for upgrades to the club’s equipment. In a presentation made at MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster Dr. Richard Starke’s office on March 14, the club was presented the funds which club president Jason King said will go toward purchasing new starting blocks which cost approximately $1,500 each. The club is hoping to purchase five starting blocks to use them at the club’s swim meet on May 24, and throughout the club’s season which runs from May through August. Dr. Richard Starke made the presentation on behalf of Minister of Culture Heather Klimchuk with the funds being awarded through the Community Initiative Program (CIP). Pictured here is Dr. Richard Starke, left, making the presentation to Vipers President Jason King. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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School News

Dewberry School News Susanna Pankiw Submitted

Spring Is In The Air We let out a much refreshed sigh of relief when we heard the wonderful chirpings of our friendly chickadees as they sang out, “Spring’s here!” Our hearts skipped a beat in anticipation of the transformations to come; more daylight hours, children jumping in puddles, green grass, pussy willows and new beginnings. Awakenings and blossomings have been sprouting ever so slightly over the last few

weeks in Dewberry School. Students were acknowledged for their contributions to the school’s environment, and given out citizenship awards. The students were recognized for such things as leadership, empathy, organization, volunteerism, sportsmanship, perseverance and perfect attendance. These awards are special and any staff member can identify a student for them. It is refreshing to see the anticipation on the students’ faces as they wait to see if they have obtained an award, even more rewarding is observing the intention of the students and feeling the

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change in the atmosphere. Panther Pride Moments was initiated into this great celebratory event. It was an opportunity for staff and students to spontaneously appreciate another person and publically recognize something they should be proud of. Spring has a sweet, yet distinctive smell and so does the taste of victory! Our own Kyra Weidmark, participated in the RU Fast speed skating competition in Calgary on March 1 and 2, qualifying her for the Canada West Short Track. She placed first in her age class where she qualified for the short track nationals that will be held in Lethbridge, March 29 and 30. A few other students also were involved in the mixed competitions on Sunday, in division 2, Jace Weidmark - fifth, Jelena Parr - sixth, in Division 3 were Laramie Parr - seventh, and Division 6 was Presley Parr twelfth. Over the weekend of March 8 - 9 the Dewberry Atoms Colts team won the Tier II Division Championship. We shall savor these great Panther Pride Moments! Our programming for elementary swimming lessons, breakfast club and junior/senior high track equipment will definitely flourish from the generous donation of $2,400 from the Dewberry School Council. The small but dedicated group of parents that represent the Dewberry School Council are always finding ways to support us and they spend endless volunteer hours to assist in any way they can, financial support is just one of the ways. Thank you so much to those parents who continually provide assistance. We are a better school because of

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you. Teachers came back rejuvenated after attending the annual Teachers’ Convention. The Building for the Future conference focused on all facets of teaching from writing and math including assessments, to energizing the classroom. Some teachers even learned how to get Googlified! A refreshing look will greet any visitors to our school. The main entrance to the school is budding with expressions of what we represent and instill: respect, engage, believe, coach, care, and inspire. These are our Panther Pride words of wisdom! Continued sun-kissed days and melting snow can only assist us in embracing and adapting to the change that alters our school for the better. So bring it on, Spring!

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Jeff Johnson Is Alberta’s Minister Of Education Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association Submitted Curriculum Criticism Doesn’t Add Up: Preparing Students For A Modern Economy Requires The Basics Plus Much More Recently, much has been made of the government’s efforts to ensure that Alberta’s curriculum is more responsive to the many different ways in which students learn. As Alberta’s Minister of Education, I feel parents deserve to hear directly from me about my ministry’s efforts to make the provincial curriculum better suited for a fastmoving and changing global environment. Along with being the minister, I’m also a father of three children in the education system, and I too have experienced some of the frustrations expressed by parents in recent weeks. This is why I believe it is important for me to set the record straight about the reforms currently underway. I understand why some parents would be concerned with the notion that the mastery of the “basics” –skills such as arithmetic and reading – will play a less important role in the new curriculum than they did before. If this were the case, I would be concerned as well. But fortunately, nothing could be

further from the truth. I wish to assure parents and students that these basic skills will serve as the foundation and starting point of every change made to the curriculum. What they won’t be is the end point. Through inquiry-based learning, we’ll build upon these basic, foundational skills by developing additional competencies that the business community and parents tell us are so critical. The conventional method of teaching core concepts, whereby students rely heavily on memorization, versus a more engaged, inquiry-based method are not mutually exclusive approaches to education. In fact, I believe it is crucial that we develop a curriculum that uses the best of both approaches. However, surviving on mere memorization is a thing of the past. The modern economy demands creativity and problem solving, the application of critical thinking and an ability to collaborate and communicate - skills which lie at the heart of Alberta’s curriculum redesign process. Top performing education jurisdictions, like Alberta, have increased their focus on these 21st century skills. We can’t ignore that without strong abilities in these areas, our kids will be left behind. But we also can’t ignore

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the concerns of parents. This is why we are responding in a thoughtful and collaborative manner. The redesign process is being led by parents, employers, teachers, students and school authorities, all of whom are working together over the next two years to develop a curriculum that successfully weaves new competencies in with core skills like numeracy and literacy. Doing so will help reinforce literacy and numeracy across all subjects and better focus content that has ballooned to a p p roxi m ate l y 14 0 0 o u tco m e s our teachers are expected to cover. Despite recent criticism, parents should know and take comfort in the fact that according to the most recent international tests our K-12 students remain at the top of international rankings. Alberta’s overall results are tremendously positive. Out of the 74 jurisdictions from around the world that took part in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey, Alberta ranked 11th in math, 5th in reading, and 4th in science. Of particular note is that Alberta’s 15 year olds are significantly outperforming Alberta’s adults in these OECD rankings. Our strength and performance internationally is due in part to Alberta’s willingness to continually adapt. This year is a great example. In response to years of consultation and research, under premier Redford, we recently launched some groundbreaking

initiatives. The new Duel Crediting program, for instance, blurs lines between K-12, post-secondary and industry credentialing. The High School Flexibility Program empowers teachers to customize learning to better address individual student need. By eliminating PAT’s and implementing a more robust standardized assessment at the start of the school year, we will provide parents and teachers with better information on how to tailor each child’s education plan going forward and measure improvement throughout the year. Curriculum needs to evolve as well. The days of a small group of educators taking 10 years to review curriculum by subject are long over. We need to be more nimble and create curriculum that is more in tune with the local community and economy. Our curriculum must allow for creativity and excellence in teaching to shine through. We must embrace the individuality of the learner and ensure subject experts are teaching our kids. In short, our curriculum must become more relevant. We’ve been asked to listen and that’s exactly what we’re doing. But the truth is that Alberta is at the top because we have not been afraid to take action. I won’t apologize for putting the success of our children first but I also commit to listening in order to get it right. At the end of the day we must ask ourselves, are we preparing our children for their future or for our past?

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Purple Pinkie Day In Vermilion Schools Angelle Lemire Reporter

Students were educated through Vermilion Rotary Club on Polio eradication. Students and staff of all three schools in Vermilion took part in Purple Pinkie Day by dying their pinkies purple to symbolize what children in third world countries have done when they have been vaccinated for the deadly disease Polio, so noticeably as to not get doubled vaccinated. For every person that donated $1 it gave vaccinations to 4 children and $10 would vaccinate over 30. Polio vaccinations through Rotary International started back in 1985 and just as of last weekend, World Health Organization (WHO) announced there has not been any new cases in the last three years in Nigeria and that there is only two endemic nations left with the deadly disease taking over, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Some countries still have outbreaks but it’s easier to contain and take care of them. For every dollar raised Rotary International will be matching it, and the Bill Gates Foundation will be matching the Rotary’s around the world. There were Rotary members killed while

in Pakistan doing Polio vaccinations. The children’s parents had thought that the people were trying to harm them. In 2013, 20 polio vaccinators and nine police officers assigned to guard them were killed in Pakistan. With that memory fresh in their minds, a team from a Rotary-supported polio resource center went to the village to promote acceptance of the vaccine. They expected an uphill, potentially life-threat-

ening battle. to get vaccinated. The grand total for all It took the team a month just to persuade three schools was $1,125.25 which will village elders and religious leaders to meet vaccinate 4501 children. with them. But their persistence paid off. See more photos on page 13. Immunizations were allowed to begin. Some students in our schools declined to have their pinkies dyed but still donated money to help the children in these countries

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Purple Pinkie Day

Rotary Members Mark Pinkies Supporting Purple Pinkie

Sporting their purple pinkies on March 14 are, from left, Brenda Lee - Rotary Club President, Jean Vidal - Rotary Club Past President, Brette P., Katherine P., Rotary Exchange student David Moscoso, Caylyn C., Tenille C. and Rotary member Crystal Jackson. Photo submitted.

Vermilion Rotary members painted J.R. Robson math teacher Craig Campbell’s pinky purple in support of the Purple Pinkie campaign to end Polio world-wide. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

J.R. Robson Teachers Help End Polio

Even the teachers of J.R. Robson school took part in the Rotary Club’s Purple Pinkie Day held on March 14. The club visited each of the three schools in Vermilion to help raise money for the eradication of Poliomyelitis (Polio), a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to paralysis, breathing problems, and in some cases, even death. Teaching assistant and school correspondent for The Voice, Shawna Craig had her pinky finger temporarily dyed purple by Rotary President Brenda Lee, in support of the fundraiser. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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On March 13, ATB Financial Manager Helen Millar presents a $2000 donation to Shawn Bell, Director of the Spray Park Fundraising Committee. Construction is set to begin as soon as the weather warms up and the snow is all gone. Bell is hoping for a May 24 deadline for the children to be able to use it all summer. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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Local News Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic Torch Winning Bid Goes To Vermilion Residents

At the Vermilion Lakeland College on March 10 at 2 p.m. the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch, which was up for auction, was handed off from Peter Walsh, President of the Lakeland Rowing Club to the winning bidders. Vermilion residents, Rex and Joyce Cunningham had the top bid of $2000 and purchased the torch to help out the Lakeland Rowing Club. Mr. Cunningham used to row with the club and since retiring from it has had a boat named in honour of him, T-Rex. Walsh would like to thank The Voice and The Standard for their generous, continuing support and media coverage of the auction. He also gave a huge Thank-You to the Cunninghams for purchasing the torch. Funds received will be going towards the club’s Boat House Project. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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Despite the crisp cool morning many local residents joined in a lunch time rally, which began at 10 a.m. and was advocated by Steve Avramovic, a member of the Health Science Association of Alberta, in front of MLA Richard Starke’s office on Sat. March 15 stating “Let’s Talk” trying to get the message across to the Redford government that they need to stop attacking the pensions that the public-sector workers have paid for. The music was as loud as the chants of residents. Making noise and walking the streets to justify that it is their money and they are not just going to sit back and allow this to happen. “Retire Redford” was another loud and clear message stated by the residents. Newcap News even made an appearance to interview Avramovic about the rally. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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Local News Seventh Vermilion Region Partnership Breakfast Leaves Many In Stitches Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Vermilion Region Partnership Breakfast saw attendees rolling with laughter as guest speaker Kevin Burns, gave his ten leadership strategies and delivered them with an entertaining and humourus twist. Burns told his story about how he continues to inspires others to become engaged in their workplace, both as employers and employees, which included tales from his career as a professional mascot. He stated that retaining employees takes leadership and employees need to feel they have a relationship with their employer. They need to feel engaged and connected with their job and co-workers.

Burns said following these guidelines will help employees feel content with their positions. Keeping negative employees or having a negative employer can rub off on others, leading to an unhappy work environment. Maintaining a positive attitude can draw others to your environment making for a better atmosphere. “Happiness is not a result, it’s a choice,” said Burns. Approximately 120 people attended the seventh Vermilion Regional Partnership Breakfast, an alliance formed in 2011 between the Town of Vermilion, County of Vermilion River, Alberta Works, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce,

Community Futures Lloydminster and Region, Lakeland College and Vermilion Rotary Club. The Partnership’s breakfast concept was initiated to help businesses obtain a variety of related information, assistance for employers for attracting and retaining employees, opportunities to develop a business network, and collaborate and share different business practices. The partnership has also initiated the Vermilion Regional Ambassador program which recognizes individuals for their work within the community. Honoured at the partnership on March 13 for their

Six Generation Farming Family Awarded Agri Producer Of The Year UFA Named COVR Agri Business for 2012

The Vermilion UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store was named the 2012 Agri Business of the Year at the Partnership Breakfast. Accepting on behalf of the Vermilion UFA are Store Manager Jack Rehill, and Customer Services and Sales Manager, Randy Barlow. Presenting the award was County Reeve Daryl Watt, accompanied by Deputy Reeve Ed Parke and Councillors Dave Gamracy and Murray King.

The McGrath family was honoured at the Vermilion Regional Partnership Breakfast and was awarded the 2012 Agri Producer of the Year. Pictured here are, back row from left, County of Vermilion River councillors Ed Parke, Dave Gamracy, Murray King and Reeve Daryl Watt. Middle row are Sean McGrath and wife Tayna, Anne and Fred McGrath. In front are Sean and Tanya’s children, Billy, Destinee and Denae. If the McGrath children continue the tradition, they will be the sixth generation of McGraths to carry on the family’s farming operation. Photos Karen Nedzielski.

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Mannville Pee Wee Hawks Headed To Provincials

The Mannivlle Pee Wee Hawks are off to Killam this weekend after qualifying for Provincials this season. They are, back row from left, Zane Polishuk - Assistant Coach, Sheldon Tarapaski, Jordan Borysiuk, Zack Polishuk, Braeden Watling, Tadgh Dalton, Morgan Watling, Quin Harder and Darrell Laurenceson - Coach. Kneeling is Tyler Melnyk, Maxim Amero, Dustin Laurenceson and Haley Dach. Goalie is Fionn Dalton. Photo submitted.

Vermilion Lion’s Club Makes A Donation For Leadership Program

President Dave Clemmet, on the right, representing the Vermilion Lion’s Club, presented a $500 donation t o To w n o f Ve r m i l i o n Facility Coordinator Carol Coleman, for the “Becoming A Community Builder” leadership program. Town of Vermilion Family and Community Support S e r v i c e s ( F C S S) h a d applied for the program for the Vermilion area and only a select few communities were awarded the program. Photo Angelle Lemire.

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The Vermilion Voice

Local News

2014 Spring Art Show And Sale Angelle Lemire Reporter

The Vermilion Community Art Club will be holding their Fourth Annual Spring Art Show and Sale on April 11 and 12 at the Vermilion Regional Center which will showcase local talent and the work of visiting artists. This is the Art Club’s largest project. The non-profit organization that supports and encourages all forms of art in the Vermilion area will have over 30 artists’ work for sale and on display for both days. On Fri. April 11 there will be a “Meet the Artist” Wine and Cheese from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with live entertainment by a local artist from Marshall, Justin Walker.

April 12 the show will continue from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission for both days. Bev Buchanan, a club member who paints with watercolour and oils, will be the featured artist this year. The show will also feature a new addition, an area for discounted art works. The Vermilion Art Club has reached out to the community this year by offering Introductory Oil Painting and Introductory Pencil Sketching as well as running a Self Portrait class by Monica To. Everyone is welcome to come down and check out the show or purchase the featured pieces as well as support local artists and be part of this community event.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR WORK. The Government of Alberta invites your input on the Employment Standards Code, the basic rules for employers and employees. We are looking at things like: · Employment of youth 14031DG1 14033DG1 · Hours of work · General holidays and vacation pay · Special leaves · And more Please tell us what you think: · Use our online Discussion Guide and Survey at work.alberta.ca/esreview

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Coming Events

Deadline for feedback is April 11, 2014.

Vermilion Farmers Market

Annual General Meeting March 20, 2014 at 1 p.m. Seniors Centre Committee Reports Election of Officers All members should attend.

Reopens Tues. Mar. 18 Elks Hall 10 - 1:00 p.m. Info: 780-853-4669

The Vermilion Music Festival

Vermilion Military Whist Tournament

LAKELAND COLLEGE’S STUDENT MANAGED FARM CROP TECHNOLOGY WILL BE HAVING THEIR FINAL PRESENTATION ON MARCH 28 FROM 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. IN THE SCHOOLS THEATER ALL ARE WELCOME

Monday, March 31- Sunday, April 6, 2014 Piano

Band

Speech Strings

Arts

Musical Vocal Theatre

Final Concert: Sunday, April 6 at 4 pm at Parkview Alliance Church Program at Cloud 9, Main Street. For more information, check Vermilion & District Music Festival/Facebook or email vermilionmusicfestival@gmail.com

Vermilion Senior Centre Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10 a.m. Cost $10.00/person, Lunch $8.00 60% payout. Please register early. Phone 780-853-4292 or 780-853-2145

Presents...

Auditions: (Students K-12) Monday, March 24th 3:45 pm – Vermilion Elementary School gym

Performance: Saturday, March 29th 7:00 pm Lakeland College Alumni Theatre Tickets available at Fantasy Flowers check it out & Like us on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/VermilionAlliedArtsCouncil

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Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

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We handle the full line of DSP Hitches

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Photocopy services

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Alan McMinis, C.G.A. Patricia Hanson, C.G.A. Robert B Ernst, C.A. 5135 50th Avenue VERMILION, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: (780) 853-2922 FaxL (780) 853-2707 Email: emailus@mcminis.ca

available at: Competitive prices. Located on south side of Vermilion campus next to the Service Centre.

For more information call 780 853 8410 or email printing@lakelandcollege.ca

Lori-Ann Cohoe Professional Corporation Barrister - Solicitor - Mediator Box 187, 4925 - 50 Street Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R2 phone: 780-632-6901 fax: 780-632-6902 lcohoe@cohoelaw.com

Department: Print/MailServices Paper: Vermilion Voice Size: 2.5” x 1.5” Business Directory Black & white Cost: $900.00/year Code: 13_7035_PrintServicesAd Cost code: 01 3311 INS

Vermilion and Area Home Businesses B & J RENOVATIONS

Interior & Exterior Painting, Siding, Metal & Shingle Roofs, Laminate Flooring, Barn Painting Deck Building, Fences & Sheds

TOTAL RENOVATIONS INTERIOR WORK % OFF Call for a free estimate! (780) 593-3911

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LAND Seed & Agro Services Ltd. Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer® brand products

Specializing in Livestock Hauling

Ernie Lessner Cell: 780-205-1571 Tel: 780-847-2405

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Lisa Anderson (Andrashewski) Box 83 Minburn, AB T0B 3B0 (780) 632-5526 Cell (780) 593-3769 Fax lisa.andrashewski@plantpioneer.com

ABBEY ROAD RESOURCES NO JOB TOO SMALL

Properly Development and Maintenance

Elaine Urwin, RMT Roxane Blanchet, RMT

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New to area Tom’s Interior/ Exterior a Handi Man Installation of Siding, Window Capping, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing FOR A FREE ESTIMATE CALL TOM AT 780-581-6167 NO JOB TOO SMALL

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Vermilion Septic Services

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Dallas Foster

Minburn, AB Contact #: 780-613-2104 / 587-785-0720 Email: abbey.road2011@yahoo.ca

Vermilion Breeders Co-op Financing Available for Bred Cows, Bred Cows with Calves at Side, and Bred Heifers Rick Rewuski #97 Centre Street, Dewberry, AB T0B 1G0 Ph: (780) 847-4166 Fax: (780) 847-4944

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Call 780-853-6314 Cell 780-853-7801

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AWNA Blanket and Local ClassiďŹ eds GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + ANNOUNCEMENTS FUNDING AVAILABLE for Alberta Culture Days per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected events. Shine a spotlight on your communityâ€™s vi- territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. brant local culture this September. Deadline to apply Website: www.tcvend.com. is April 28; www.AlbertaCultureDays.ca.

AUCTIONS

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Consignment Auction. Saturday, March 22/14. Starts 10 a.m. sharp! Located west of Edmonton at Sand Hills Hall. To view items: www.spectrumauctioneering.com. Phone 780-960-3370/780-903-9393. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 4th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Classic Car Auction. April 11 - 13. Edmonton Expo Centre. 35 estate collector car collection selling no reserve to the highest bidder! Over 75,000 spectators. Consign today. 1-888-2960528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com. FOOD EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL. Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds. 5000 sq. ft. of new & refurbished commercial refrigeration, meat/deli, pizza, bakery & coffee equipment, SS tables & sinks, mixers, small appliances, tables, shelving, large quantity of small wares & much more. See www.montgomeryauctions.com. 1-800-3716963. UNRESERVED AUCTION. Complete Dispersal of Ye Old Bank Antiques, furniture, advertising, tins, artwork, store display items, collectibles. 10 a.m., Saturday, March 22, Kitscoty, Alberta. 780-8425666; www.scribnernet.com.

AUTO PARTS

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HOME BASED OILPATCH service business for sale. Make money even through spring break-up! Well established, complete. Training provided. Serious inquiries only please. 780-518-7237 for details. FOR SALE Beautiful Floral Shop. 47 years in business. Central Alberta. Small business of the year twice. Excellent reputation. Owner will help during transition. 1-800-397-8843. Owner retiring.

CAREER TRAINING

START NOW! Complete Ministry approved diplomas in months! Business, health care and more! Contact Academy of Learning College 1-855-354-JOBS (5627) or www.academyoflearning.com. We change lives.

COMING EVENTS

LEARN THE LATEST about Celiac Disease and a Gluten-Free diet at the Canadian Celiac Association National Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2014, Calgary. Visit the gluten-free market. Everyone welcome. Register at www.calgaryceliac.ca; 403-237-0304.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SIGNING BONUS! Hiring long haul semi owner operators to haul RVs and general freight. Paid 85% of invoiced amount with open invoice policy. Benefits, co fuel cards and subsidized insurance. Must have ability to cross border. Call 1-800-867-6233; www. roadexservices.com. ATTENTION SEMI OPERATORS! Are you looking to downsize? Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! Looking for 1 ton and 3 ton O/O. 1-800-8676233; www.roadexservices.com. GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca. LANDSCAPING SALES & Service opportunities! Up to $400 cash daily! Full-time & part-time outdoors. Spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff; www.PropertyStarsJobs.com. UP TO $400 cash daily full-time & part-time outdoors. Spring/summer work. Seeking honest, hardworking staff; PropertyStarsJobs.com. PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Free for candidates. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or call toll free 1-855-286-0306. BUSY LIVESTOCK Hauling Company requires Class 1 Drivers. Alberta wide work. Competitive wages, includes some shop duties. Call Michael at 780-6560053. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com. 1-866-399-3853. W. CHARLOT GRAINS (Stratford, ON) is hiring an Assistant Operations Manager to manage and maintain its farmâ€™s resources (equipment and labour). Apply by email hr@ppghr.com or online at www.ppghr. com.

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Albertaâ€™s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

FEED AND SEED

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â€œOn Farm Pickupâ€? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

FOR SALE

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254. COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. SAWMILLS from only $4,897. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-5666899 ext. 400OT. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca. WANTED MOTOR ONLY. International 446, 4 barrel gas truck motor only. In running order or rebuildable. Phone 1-800-244-4766, 24 hours. LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan. afab@gmail.com. EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented â€œKontinuous Shokâ€? Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Systems (SRI). Grand opening special now on. Call 1-855-358-0808; www.westerncanadianmodular.com. CROSS COUNTRY HOMES Spring Clearance. All show homes priced to move and ready for quick possession. 20 X 76 homes starting at $113,000., double wides from $88 sq. ft.! Visit us in Acheson or call 780-470-8000; www.crosscountryhomes.com. UNITED HOMES CANADA has a selection of preowned homes available now! 1-800-461-7632; www.unitedhomescanada.com. 1991 Triple E 16 X 76, $39,000.; 1997 SRI 16 X 76, $42,000.; 2002 SRI 20 X 76, $120,000. Call today to arrange viewing.

PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca.

SERVICES

ATTENTION HOME BUILDERS! No Warranty = No Building Permit. Contact Blanket Home Warranty for details. 1-888-925-2653; www.blanketltd.ca. DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - Itâ€™s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com. DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+. GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

TRAVEL

GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR. Experience a one day fly and cruise adventure to Khutzeymateen, BC this sumFOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full mer. Calgary and Edmonton departures. 1-866Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. 460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. Website: simmeronranch.ca. Martin 780-913-7963. WANTED FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, MANUFACTURED HOMES single items, military. We handle all paperwork and NEW MODULAR Housing Dealership! Advertis- transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; ing lowest prices in the prairies for Shelter Home www.dollars4guns.com.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE

Voice ClassiďŹ ed and Careers BULL SALES

COMING EVENTS

PATHFINDERâ€™S HALL PEROGY SUPPER AND LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION, Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014, Supper: 5:00-7:30 p.m., Silent Auction: 5:00-8:30 p.m., Live Auction: 8:00 p.m., Adults $15.00 / Children 6-15 yrs $10.00 / 5 and under free. Fore more information call: 780 366-2356 or 780-763-2179.

FARM BUILDINGS

FRANKLIN WOLTERS, BOOK in Paper back Now Out â€œMemories of life on Grizzly Bear Coulee.â€? Call Franklin for sale locations or book signing events 780-853-7520.

SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

White Rock Charolais yearling bulls for sale. Contact Gary Harasiuk at 780-853-6513 or cell 780-5814034

March 28, 2014, 1:30 at the Ranch (near Elk Point, AB). Selling Polled Hereford, Angus & Charolais, 90 Yearling & Twoâ€™s. View sale catalogue & lot videos at www.kcow.ca or call for a catalogue 780-6145959. Charolais yearling & virgin 2 year old bulls. Polled, horned, whites & reds. Yearling heifer calves. Phone Richard Smith 780-846-2643 Kitscoty. Black Angus yearlings and 2 year old bulls. These bulls are good haired and deep bodied. Mothers have good udders and are good footed cows. Will semen check and deliver. Contact: Gus Garnier 780-2056692 www.garniercattle.com Justamere 19th Annual Bull Sale, Monday April 14, 2014, 1p.m. at the farm, Lloydminster, SK. On Offer 50 Angus Bulls. For More info call Jon 780-8086860.

Vermilion-Mannville United Church Pastoral Charge is currently seeking a part time Administrative Assistant. Applicant must be an energetic team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills as well as the ability to perform general office duties. Must be willing to work in a Christian environment and maintain confidentiality while managing the Pastoral Charge office and supplying support to the minister, board, and church committees. For further information please contact Geoff Person at geoff.person@gmail.com or 780-581-9021 or Peter Walsh at pfwalsh@shaw.ca

You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888858-1011.

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CALL US AT 853-6305 FOR ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS.

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FOR RENT

Fully furnished rooms for rent, everything included. Contact Rick at 780-853-4622 or 780-853-4621. $600.00 per month.

FOR SALE

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HEAD OVER HEELZ IN MANNVILLE

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JOURNEYMAN HAIR STYLIST in salon, to start in April on a part-time chair rental basis. Call 763-2213 for info or drop off resume in person at 5122-50th St. Mannville

Hay for sale, small square mixed hay bales. Mannville area, no rain, stored in covered barn. 780-7632368.

Until Mar. 31st, 2014 Something for EVERYONE! 4840 - 50 Avenue Vermilion, AB

GLOBAL FUSION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GLOBAL FUSION COATING INC. A leader in the custom pipe coating for oil/gas and waterworks industries located in Wainwright, AB is looking for a FULL-TIME SALES PERSON FULL-TIME OPERATIONS MANAGER applicants are are dependable, dependable, hard hard working, working, We ask that all applicants be be self self motivated. Operations have aa positive positiveattitude attitudeand and motivated. Sales experience in the oilfield /pipeline sector is an asset. Global Fusion offers competitive salaries and a benefits package.

Please fax resume attention: Kyuin Shim to: (780) 842-6840 or email kshim@globalfusioncoating.com

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Careers Renowned Forensic Expert To Provide Keynote Address In Vermilion Geoffrey Person, Brand Development Coordinator, The Goodlife Institute Submitted

Dr. David Icove, a former member of the elite Behavioural Analysis Unit at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Quantico, Virginia, will speak during the Vermilion Fire Festival at the Protector’s Ball on April 5, 2014. Dr. Icove is a forensic exper t in arson and bombings with over 4 0 years of experience. His career has spanned major cases with the FBI, ex p e r t w i tn e s s te s ti m o ny b efo re

U.S. Congressional Committees, fire program development for the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( F E M A ), a n d c o - a u t h o r i n g p r e eminent texts for fire investigation: Fo re n si c F i re S ce n e Re co n s tr u ction, Kirk’s Fire Investigation and Combating Arson-for-Profit. One of Dr. Icove’s most notable investigations was Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber. “The first serious profile of the Unabomber looked at a myriad of things he was doing,” Icove says. “Every time he would strike, I would travel to the field to get a first-hand look at the crime scenes, ac tually examine the devices and

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BLAZER PIPELINE SERVICES INC. is accepting resumes from interested individuals for immediate employment. Successful applicants will be physically fit, self-starters, able to work within a team. Travel required. No experience necessary. Full training provided.

Phone: 780-581-4235 email: leaks@telus.net Fax resumes to (780) 853-5426

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN We require full time accounting technicians in our public practice oﬃce.

Applicants should be enrolled in the C.P.A. or like course of instruction and/or have experience in public accounting practice, including tax preparation. Applicants should have computer skills and be familiar with CaseWare, Microsoft Office, Quick Books, and Simply Accounting. Income Tax knowledge is recommended. Your strong written and oral skills in English are an asset. Applicant should be a team player, personable and reliable. Our firm offers excellent working conditions along with a complete employee benefit package. Salaries are reviewed regularly.

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER FULL-TIME Deborah A. Tovell, Certiﬁed General Accountant, is seeking a professional bookkeeper to ﬁll a permanent full time position in Vermilion.

Computer skills and client service experience will be considered. Income Tax knowledge would be an asset. Your strong written and oral skills in English are an asset.

to gather information to update the Unabomer’s profile.” The Protector’s Ball is the highlight of the Vermilion Fire Festival. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this special evening of recognition for members of the RCM P, Fire D epar tment, EMS an d COPS programs. Tickets for the event are selling quickly; individual seats are $50 or tables of eight are available for $375. T h e Ve r m i l i o n F i r e Fe s t i v a l i s r u n n i n g fro m A p r i l 4 – 10, 2014 a n d in clu d es a va riet y of exhibitions, activities and notable classes. The festival celebrates the commu-

nity spirit that rebuilt the Town of Vermilion following a devastating fire almost a century ago. The Vermilion Fire Festival is presented by the Good Life Institute, a new initiative of the Town of Vermilion, Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community organizations. Proceeds from the Vermilion Protector’s Ball will be invested in new events in the Vermilion area to reinforce community engagement and create tourism opportunities. For more information or to arrange interviews contact Geoffrey Person, (780) 581-2410, goodlife@vermilion. ca

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(780) 846-2244 or (780) 853-5492 www.vermilion-rive www w.vermilion-river.com r The County of Vermilion River provides rural municipal services for 7,905 residents who live among rolling hills and prairie vistas that stretch north of the North Saskatchewan River, south to the Battle River and 42 miles west from the Alberta/Saskatchewan border. The local economy is as diverse as the landscape with strong agriculture and energy sectors, thriving supply services and an abundance of small business entrepreneurs. The many features, amenities and opportunities in our municipality make it “A sustainable, vibrant and diversified community with opportunities for all”. Highways 16 (TransCanada Yellowhead), 41, 17 and 45, plus numerous secondary highways, provide superior transportation corridors easing travel to and from all directions. Our municipal operations are based out of Kitscoty, Alberta – near the geographic center of the County.

Our Public Works Department is currently seeking highly motivated individual to join our safety-oriented team in the role of

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This is a full-time permanent position with responsibilities that will include: • Repair and service all County equipment as determined by the Shop Foreman or Public Works Superintendent • Adherence to County Safety Program • Assist with the ordering of parts and regular cleaning of shop • On-call rotation • Consideration will be given to a Heavy Equipment Technician or Apprentice • Experience in welding would be an asset. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to multi-task; adapt to changing priorities and deadlines; work within both a team environment and with minimal supervision; and provide strong customer service skills. Applications clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Public Works Superintendent”, can be submitted to: Carry Grant, Public Works Superintendent County of Vermilion River Box 69, 4912-50 Avenue, Kitscoty, AB T0B 2P0 E-mail: cgrant@county24.com Fax: 780.846.2716

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All resumes and personal information provided will be handled in accordance with the Province of Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) legislation. Personal information is being collected solely for the purpose of considering candidates eligibility for employment.

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Careers

Lakeland College Team Wins Alberta Business Case Competition Kelly Sidoryk, Lakeland College Submitted

It was a $4,000 history-making first place for five Lakeland College business students who captured the 2014 Alberta Deans of Business college case competition. C a llie L a r so n, Th o ma s H u s sey, Susan Derroch, Nick Gulak and associate Kirsten Wilkinson accomplished Lakeland’s first victory in nine years of competition. Other Lakeland College teams have come close—placing second and third. “This team really put in the extra effort and it paid off,” says. Brad Onofrychuck, team facilitator who is also an instructor

and chair of the business department. Competition is intense as 12 teams of students from across the province are presented with a business problem, and then have10 hours to come up with an analysis, solution and presentation. The next day they make a 12 minute presentation followed by a five minute question and answer period with industry specialists. The presentations are judged on key issues, solutions, defending proposal and overall presentation. Lakeland’s team made the best case for 2014’s competition business, Yanjing, a Chinese rice beer, now also brewed in Canada. Company founder Shu Guo was one of the judges and also made the cheque presentation to the winning

Lakeland team. “She spoke very favorably of the team on both strategy and presentation,” says Onofrychuk. The competition is a way to broaden the students’ classroom learning in an authentic, real-world way. First place wins $4,000, second gets $2,500 and third place is worth $1,500. The money goes directly to the students. Lakeland’s team is sponsored by Servus Credit Union and Hawkings Epp Dumont.

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School News

J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

Robson Student Enjoy Day Of Fishing The senior girls’ basketball team is on a role! The girls beat Paradise Valley in an exhibition game on Monday March 10 by a score of 71-50. The team is headed to Elk Point to play in the zone tournament on March 14 - 15. Good luck girls. The junior boys’ basketball tournament that took place on Tuesday March 4 in Paradise Valley was a nail bitter. The boys played hard but lost to Marwayne then turned around and beat Mannville 38-13, finished fifth. Great job Marauders! The Grade 8 and 9 classes enjoyed an awesome day ice fishing on Tuesday, March 11. After completing Outdoor Ed, the students got to put their skills to the test out on Laurier Lake with the

ice fishing rods they made in class. They Grade 9 class also got to participate since their trip last year was cancelled due to the weather. And what a beautiful day it was. Students really enjoyed fishing and roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the fire. Squeals could be heard from not only the girls as they caught their first fish but some of the boys as well! For some students it seemed like every time they put their hook in the water, they pulled a fish out. Prizes were given for the smallest and largest fish caught. A huge thanks to Mr. Campbell for organizing a great day and the parent volunteers for making it possible. J.R. Robson students will be meeting Ian Hill, founder of Becoming a Community Builder on Tuesday, March 18. Vermilion and area has won a leadership training award where students and adults can complete leadership

Day On The Lake

Colton Wynnychuk with one of the biggest fish caught during an school ice fishing trip to Laurier Lake. training for free. The youth stream will focus on building future leaders for impact today. Parent Teacher interviews are on Tuesday, March 25. Please call the school and ask for Heather to set up an appointment. Dates to Remember are March 11 -

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Take care of anything you promised to do before heading out or you will face complaints and criticism. You may be eager to participate in functions or causes you believe in, but don't forget that home and family come first.

Leo

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Jul. 23-Aug. 22 Take an unusual approach to life. Participation will expand your outlook regarding different cultures and countries. Don't limit what you can do because someone is putting demands on you. Take care of responsibilities and carry on with your plans.

Apr. 20-May 20

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Offer a unique solution to a friend or community group, and you will be considered for a position that entails more clout and responsibility. Put energy and enthusiasm into your plan and you will receive a physical and an emotional reward.

Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Spend time doing things with the ones you love. Fixing up your place will add to your comfort. Entertaining friends or family will bring greater stability to your core group. A unique change to your living arrangement will be beneficial.

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Libra

Scorpio

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Emotions will be uncontrollable, so you may as well share your thoughts and see what happens. Knowing where you stand can be liberating, even if it doesn't go as planned. Honesty is all you can offer, so let the truth be known.

Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You'll be working in overdrive. Your ability to get things done will impress onlookers. Socializing will help you display your finer qualities and drum up personal and professional interest in what you have to offer. Love is on the rise.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Make changes to your home or the way you live. Don't let emotional matters cost you when it comes to friendships. Getting along and being willing to compromise will help you persuade others to see and do things your way.

Cancer

May 21-Jun. 20 Put the emphasis on love, status, reputation and turning what you enjoy doing into a profitable pastime. Don't let someone's attitude get you down or stand between you and your goal. Emotional blackmail must not be allowed to interfere.

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Personal investments will help to stabilize your life and your financial future. Find ways to ease your stress and improve your mental and physical health, but don't buy into a scheme that promises the impossible.

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Study what others are doing and size up what's good for you and what isn't. Follow your instincts and head in a direction that offers you the type of activity, connections and monetary gains that will satisfy your needs.

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Not everyone will have your best interests at heart. Listen to what's being said, but use your gut feeling when it comes to making a decision that will influence how you live or what to get involved in next.

Pisces

Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Be open about your feelings and your intentions. Look for greater stability in your relationships. Broaden your interests to include things that you find motivating and innovative. A change of heart is likely to affect your personal life.

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School News

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted Healthy Choices Made At VES On March 6 and 7, BTPS teachers went to Edmonton for the Central East Alberta’s Teachers’ Convention. There was an opening keynote speaker on Thursday, and then the rest of Thursday and Friday had many sessions to choose from including curriculum information, assessment, reading strategies, ATA information, and a variety of others topics. In the year following an election, the Board of Trustees conduct school tours to allow new board members to familiarize themselves with all of the school facili-

ties and allow veteran board members to revisit schools to see any updates and to determine any necessary updates that may be required. On the morning of March 11 it was great to have the BTPS Board spend about 75 minutes touring VES and talking with staff and students. We have been tracking our healthy choices for seven weeks in the 60 Minute Kids’ Club Challenge. There is just one week left to track your active living in this challenge. If you have not yet registered, it is not too late. Join the students at VES and get healthy. We are currently in sixth place in Alberta out of 38 participating schools and 29 out of 138 in all of Canada. Way to be healthy VES.

Games Club has been a huge success and will continue in March. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the lunch time recess our Grade 6 VIBE Advisory members assist staff in running games club. It offers students the opportunity to practice important everyday friendship and social skills. A big thank you goes out to the VIBE advisory members for volunteering their time. Hopefully all parents who have children in K-3 had the opportunity to take part in a survey with regards to our outcomesbased report cards. The purpose of this survey is to help us understand where we

need to spend more time supporting our parents in understanding the new reporting system. We hope that you found this a valuable way to share your thoughts. Dates to Remember are March 17 – PAC Meeting at 7 p.m., March 18 – Pizza Delivery, March 18 – School Clothing orders due, March 19 – AR Assembly, March 21 & 22 – VES Adult Dinner Theatre, March 27 – Kindergarten Registration, March 28 – PD Day – No School, April 2 – Early Dismissal at 2 p.m., April 7/8 – Spring Photos, April 8-15 – Book Fair, April 11 – Spring Concert, April 16 – AR Assembly at 10:45.

Cold Weather Indoor Fun

VES is sure happy about the warmer weather, but when it was cold, these are a few things we did in the classrooms during our recess time. Photos submitted.

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Local News Vermilion’s Youth Bowlers Lead After Day One Of Tournament Karen Nedzielski

alley held its annual Vermilion-Vegre- bowling clubs. a prize. ville Exchange bowling tournament on The two-day tournament is designed Bowlers ranged in age from 11 to 13 March 9 with 25 bowlers participating to connect youth bowlers from the two years with the exception of 3 year old Vermilion’s Striker Lanes bowling from both the Vermilion and Vegreville areas and allow for friendship between Jake Rutton who participated in the

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Vermilion Senior Bowlers Claim Trophy

The members of the Vermilion Seniors Bowling team took part in the Seniors Exchange tournament held in Vegreville on Feb. 20 and in Vermilion on March 6, edging out the Vegreville bowlers and claiming the tournament trophy. Some of the Vermilion Seniors members are pictured here with the trophy. They are, back row from left, Cliff Teasdale, Ron George and Frank Ryan. Front row are Kidi Pashulka, Eunice Davis, Lynda George and Irene Teasdale. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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the members from the two clubs in a fun environment with everyone going home with a prize. The first day was held at Strikers Lanes and the second day of the event will see the Vermilion bowlers visit the Vegreville club’s bowling alley. Normally bowlers cringe at the site of just the head pin falling but at this tournament bowlers were excited to knock down the pin as they got to wear the colourful mohawk hat as well as win

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first of the two-day tournament. After day one of the tournament the Vermilion team led with a score totalling 437 points over the team’s average while Vegreville trailed with a total of 102 points over their team’s average. Check the March 24 issue of The Voice for the final results of the Vermilion-Vegreville Exchange bowling tournament.

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St. Jerome School News Margaret McCormack Submitted

O n Friday, M arch 14 students from St. Jerome’s participated in “Purple-Pinky Day”. Vermilion Rotarian members were set up in the front foyer that morning to dye students and staff pinky-fingers purple. The “Purple-Pinky” campaign is to eradicate polio throughout the world. $1 can vaccinate four children. In total St. Jerome’s raised $525.25 making it possible for 2,101 children to be giving the polio vaccination. Way to go St. Jerome’s! Everyone was looking very comfy on Tuesday, March 4 as students and staff participated in Pajama Day. As well as getting to spend our day in our PJs we were all treated to a pancakes, as it was Shrove Tuesday. Thank you to the Student Council members, Father Roger, and the Knights of Columbus members for making us a wonderful warm breakfast. On March 5 we gathered as a school community in the gym to celebrate the beginning of

Lent with an Ash Wednesday Liturgy. After listening to the Word of God and to Father Roger’s message, ashes were disturbed to all. Elementary students have been very busy working on memorizing poems and reciting them as they prepare for Declamation. Every student from Grade 1 to 5 had to choose a poem, memorize it and then recite it in front of his or her classmates. Teachers choose their top students to perform at the Declamation Parent Night which will be held on Tuesday, March 18 in the school gym starting at 7 p.m. Basketball season is coming to an end and the senior teams having been preparing for zones which were held this past weekend. The senior boys hosted zones and the senior girls traveled to Glendon. If either team wins zones they will advance to Provincials this week. The junior boys finished their season this weekend when they faced Kitscoty for the Highway 16 Championships on March 12. The boys came out strong and battled back and forth through four quarters. When the final whistle sounded the Spartans were four

points short of a victory. Mr. Whelan was very proud of his team for the determination, skill, and sportsmanship they have demonstrated throughout the season. With basketball ending, badminton practice has begun. There will be many tournaments throughout April for junior and senior high students to participate in. The Grade 5 students in Mrs. McCormack’s room finished their electricity unit

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