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Vermilion Welcomes The Spirit Of The Ukraine

The Vermilion Ukrainian Cultural Association held its annual dance festival this past weekend, March 21 through 23, and had a number of clubs from all regions participating in the celebration of colour and pageantry of the traditional Ukrainian culture. As every age group took their turn before the adjudicator, all displayed elegance, grace and artistry in the fast paced and high stepping dance moves. Above are members of the Two Hills Ukrainian Dancers just after their performance. They are from left, Ashley Boisvert, Brooklynn Dolyjsi, Magen Boisvert and Isabella Olah. In front are Jessi Boisvert and Zoë Rudyk. Some of the dancers in this group have only been practising for one year with two of them dancing for three years, although it did not show through in their performance as they claimed a silver medal in the Saturday morning program. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

In This Week’s Issue: 505 Community Builder Page 2

4H News Pages 8, 9 and 11

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The Vermilion Voice March 24, 2014

Issue 505

Local News

A Night Of Murder

Angelle Lemire Reporter Vermilion Elementary School (VES) held their annual Adult Dinner Theater on March 21 at 7 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. Tickets were $25 for “Murder By Bequest” which was put on by teachers and staff of VES for fundraising purposes. There was a lavish dinner put on by Colleen’s Catering as well as a cash bar thanks to Sharleen Moses. Going on throughout the night

was a Mystery Silent Auction with items donated to help with fundraising for the Alberta Opera to come perform for the school. The tables were packed and the lights dimmed for the setting of this Clue like performance. The play consisted of ten individuals being summoned to a mansion on a privet island unaware of the $1 Million inheritance they were about to each receive. Soon enough one by one the characters were being murdered until

Photos Angelle Lemire.

there were only a couple left. The whole played characters. There was also a game crowd was laughing and having fun with for the theater goers to try and pick the the twist of adult humor and excellently person who ‘did it’.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Vermilion hosted a Beer and Beef fundraising event last Saturday. The proceeds will go to the Local Vermilion Army Cadet Corps LER 2645. Jim Storch Legion repre sentative a ssi sting Jill Presley from Ribstone Creek Brewery, Edgerton was one of the presenters. Photo submitted.

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First Meeting For ‘Becoming A Community Builder’ Angelle Lemire Reporter On March 18 at 7 a.m. the first meeting commenced for ‘Becoming A Community Builder’ located in the Vermilion Seniors Centre. Out of 52 communities that applied for this program, six regions were chosen and Vermilion was one of them. Others include Grand Prairie, Bonnyville, High River, Chestermere and Pincher Creek. Out of all the regions, Vermilion came in second for top amount of sponsors at 22 and Pincher Creek was first with 28. This program will include consistent leadership training throughout the 15 weeks for free to the community, as well as training programs forever, noting that it only takes 21 days to establish a habit. There were at least five sponsors that put in $7,500 to get the program brought into Vermilion. The program will kick off on March 28 and will consist of live video workshops, weekly emails, interactive video chat coaching and an online portal that archives materials for on-demand use. All you need is 15 minutes a day set aside for yourself or a group to go over.

After a light complimentary breakfast tybuilder.ca as another at noon for all members of the Carol Coleman, member of the Rotary There were two additional meetings community to attend. Club, introduced the founder of the held that day with one at 8:30 a.m. as well program Ian Hill, to the room. This meeting was based on “Leading The Heart Of The Community”. Hill has been in almost 300 rural communities in the past five years with the 15-week program and has made some major changes in the 161 projects he has completed. A couple of people listed challenges that Vermilion as a whole, is facing which were recruitment, attitude and lack of alignment. Hill had expressed that people closest to the problem can solve the problem. Hill said informal leaders are what make a community work and is what will put ‘us’ Becoming A Community Builder Kick-Off into alignment, be it for your business, the Sponsors’ of the Becoming A Community Builder Program had the privilege to get a picture with Ian Hill, founder of the program. Pictured here are, front row community or personally. from left, Mike Gaudet - Co-op, Kathy Anderson - Scotiabank, Pat Calyniuk The informal leaders are key to the 21st Vermilion Is Being Empowered, Carol Coleman - Town of Vermilion FCSS, and century. As the community aligns, this Lindsay Rempel - Co-op. Middle row pictured from left, Susie Georget - Co-op, will give us greater power as a whole. This Shana Donnelly - Co-op, Yvonne Fizer - Becoming A Community Builder, Brenda program will also allow the community to Lee - Rotary Club, Anna Giesbrecht - Vermilion & District Chamber of Commerce, be the ‘Lighthouse’ for other communities. Ian Hill - Becoming A Community Builder Founder, Leila Hickman - 4H Regional At the completion of the program there Specialist, Dave Clennett - Vermilion Lion’s Club President, Corinne McGirr will also be a Celebration of the Commu- Economic Development, Tourism & Communications, County of Vermilion River, nity, which Ian Hill will also be present Shawn Jacula - Re/Max Prairie Reality. for. Anyone can sign up at any time. “Let Back row from left, Jean Vidal - Vermilion Region Partnership, Shirley McRobert us strive together Vermilion”. For more Senior Support, Town of Vermilion FCSS, County of Vermilion River FCSS. Photo Angelle Lemire. information go to: becomingacommuni-

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Members of the AUPE workers union held another rally on March 20 where they paraded down Vermilion’s Main street to protest the proposed cuts to the worker’s pension plans. The group braved the cooler winds and gloomy, ominous weather to make their voices heard as passing vehicles honked their horns in support of the rally. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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Editorial

Changing Of The Seasons, Changing Of A Leadership Karen Nedzielski Editor

W i t h t h e 2 014 winter that seemed to drag on forever, it was a day also marked as the day the first woman Premier of Alberta stepped down as leader of the Alberta PC Party. Last Wednesday evening the fourteenth Premier for Alberta, Alison Redford announced that, as of Sunday, March 23 she has stepped aside as Albert’s Premier after weeks of scrutiny and ridicule. She made the decision and stated she wanted the Alberta Government to get back to the job they were appointed to do, govern. A quick glance at any newspaper or news channel on television, and you will see numerous articles and stories of

Oops Correction - In last week’s issue of The Voice it was reported that the Vermilion 4H Sheep Club hosted a judging clinic for members to learn how to judge different types of livestock and grain, however it was actually the Vermilion 4H Beef club that hosted the event and sheep club members attended the event. We apologize for the confusion.

how government leaders are “misbehaving” or committing controversy, then comes the finger shaking. Whether you are a fan of Alison Redford or not, it must have been a tough decision and one not taken lightly. After the numerous controversies such as the Nelson Mandela travel expenses, the job of leading the Province has been put on the back burner. Unlike Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford as he deals with his admitted drug use, Redford has chosen to step aside and let someone else take the reins. When your actions are negatively affecting your job or role, you need to make a change. All of the day to day dealings have been on hiatus while arguing over whether Redford’s expenses are legitimate or not. Running a province cannot be an

easy task and people are quick to judge when a new individual steps into office. Of course there were likely promises made that got them to where they are, but how you got voted in should be how you should continue to live your life. I am not saying all of what Redford or Ford did is bad, but why are we focusing on it so intently? It is as if we are watching a soap opera play out before our very eyes, when all along we know full well what the ending should be, but keep watching for more drama to unfold. These people are not perfect but they are expected to uphold high standards and ethical practices and it is because they hold a public office, that they are under constant review of how they use

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Stratton

Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Hoooya! Spring is here. Thursday, M a r c h 2 0 , 2 014 , feels good…we even are seeing springlike weather, which was really outstanding last weekend, I won’t put the snow plough away so as not to jinx us. However, I think we may see a day or two of cool weather yet, and maybe even some more of that white stuff. April and May are notorious for spring blizzards here in Alberta. Ice danger went from caution to dangerous very quick. Use caution on all ice and remind the youngsters to stay off and as adults we should maybe even do so ourselves. Ice condition is very bad right now and unsafe. We all know there will be a few cool spells yet, but we got it beat now. I want to boot “Ole Man Winter’s” butt and hurry him along, I have ground to cover. My bow hunting buddy Blaine and I

were going to go out to the cabin this coming weekend for our annual antler shed hunting, quading, check on cabin, shake off cobwebs, explore and venture’s weekend. Something I look forward to each spring when we have access to get to the cabin however, one of Blaine’s close relatives passed away this past week, a young man nearly in his 40s. A person that enjoyed life and was a healthy man just a couple months ago. He had a loving family with his wife and young children, life changed in a flash from best to worst. My condolences go out to his family and all that knew him, this is a reminder on how fragile life really is, and how we should all embrace what we have and enjoy life. It reminds us on how trivial some of the things are that stress us out and make life miserable for some, what we take for granted on a daily basis, and how we put off what makes us truly happy. It seems like yesterday as a young man I was indestructible, worked my butt off for material things, and took life’s most precious gifts for granted. Remind you

of anyone? I am thankful for my family and the time I took to enjoy the outdoors, probably at least twice the time of most, plus did what I could to pass that on to younger generations. As we reach middle age family and health are priorities and we understand how fragile life really is, or at least most do. Regardless of those gifts all will realize just how short life really is. I have known many that worked hard all their life, only to pass away before they got to retire and enjoy life. However, for many that may be what they enjoyed in life, sad in my mind, as some never took the time to think about life. For most of this past week, I was in a full day First Aid course. A refresher, as I am or used to be a Wilderness First Aid instructor, all the same principle as standard first aid but with wilderness survival added. Wilderness First Aid involves the same lifesaving practices but usually with a lot less equipment and medical services further away in distance and time and using resources available.

I strongly believe that as a society, that First Aid training should be mandatory in the work place and available to all parents in a family unit even if it is never needed, count your blessings. The combination of Blaine’s family member passing and the First Aid course prompted me to write this column as I did. Sorry for the reality check. I now have no plans for this coming weekend but I know I will be enjoying the outdoors because that is truly one of life’s adventures that I truly embrace in my life. Even if it’s a simple watch for my momma Robin, a little milestone in my life that I patiently wait for each year that gets me excited and makes me smile.

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Rehabilitation At The Glenrose Franklin Wolters Columnist

When I first landed in the Royal Alex, they reckoned that I would have to wait weeks to get a bed in the Glenrose as there apparently is a lengthy waiting list. Anyway I had to fill out a fairly extensive test to see if I qualified and fortunately I passed with flying colours, then just settled down to wait. In the meantime I shared experiences with the personnel and patients and learned for real what life can be when bad things happen and how folks rally around to help deal with the side of life some of us haven’t had the misfortune to experience. The tears you see shed are for the hard reality of life. It’s special to have folks share their pain and then be able to share a time of comfort and peace. It doesn’t take long in a new surrounding to get to the politics of the place and a whole new set of rules. We were encouraged to dress in regular clothes and that

hideous night gown rig was gladly put aside. I was informed I had a new doctor that went with the place, and I had to impress on him, and told the nurses that I had my own doctor and I didn’t need any more doctors, just rehab thanks. I had a long weekend to try to explain but we finally came to terms. I didn’t really want to sign out, but was prepared to leave if they persisted. The hurdle was trying to persuade them about my low carb diet. It’s funny how a modern day hospital can be so lacking in nutritional health knowledge. I can tell you I’m like a traveler in a strange country trying to find something I safely consume and still keep off the insulin so far so good, but also hungry. After the long weekend we really got down to business and had really well thought out exercises that soon had me making significant progress and I then earned the privilege to manage the toilet run on my own and was allowed to get out of bed and travel on my own. Then came the treadmill and stationary bike and for a wonder can now walk with a walker. On

really feeling I can soon manage on my own again. I’ve been playing and practicing my harmonica and as a result I got to entertain the folks here in the dining room for a wonder there was a grand turnout. It will be wonderful to see people getting around without a wheelchair or walkers again. There are so many who perhaps never ever manage that, but the folks here are trying to help the patients squeeze the last bit of goodness they can manage, so they can enjoy the twilight of their lives again. I thank God that I wasn’t hurt any worse, I can tell you. Some of the folks have been here for several long months. I’ve been here for just over three weeks now, four come this Tuesday. I can tell you it seems like forever and the world is slipping by outside without me. I haven’t seen the sun for all that time and I don’t think I could tell you my directions anymore. Any little change in my ability is like a battle won and the exercises that help me regain my reflexes and co-ordination is entered into with a great degree of eagerness. Anyway I hope I’m

soon back in Vermilion doing my best to enjoy life, and I’m looking forward to working in my garden. After what I’ve been through I can’t imagine a better reward, again my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for all the calls and prayers. A footnote is you have to try to understand the folks who make the meals and diets. If you are on a special diet you will encounter some difficulty and in my experience you’ll probably get pretty hungry as well. Like I say the knowledge is lacking it seems to me. Funny how I managed for over three years isn’t it! My main therapist named “Thai” has been so caring and helpful that the road back had been actually enjoyable for the most part. In the occupational therapy there are two people “Ryan and “Jenny” who have such winning ways you try your hardest in spite of the strain it puts you under all but for a good cause. Someday I hope my out of the world “Lo-Carb” diet will become the norm and spare the people some of the horrors of that terrible affliction.

Mannville School News Susan Obrigewitch Submitted

Once again the leprechaun got away! Even though Mrs. Hinton’s Grade 1 class had traps set up all over the classroom, the leprechaun was very cagey and managed to set off all the traps without getting caught! Maybe next year. Mrs. Campbell’s Grade 3 class has been practicing a new reading strategy they have been taught called “Thinkaloud”. By asking questions, visualizing, making connections, etc. out loud, students should have better success with reading comprehension. In social studies the students are currently learning about the land, resources, and services of Peru, Ukraine, Tunisia, and India.

Mrs. Amero reports the Grade 4 students have finished their novel study of The BFG. They are finishing up a book report on the novel and also are working on an alternate ending to the book. In science they are looking at levers. Our Grade 3 and 4 students are enjoying learning how to make the elastic band bracelets. Miss Cusack’s Grade 5 class will be starting their swimming lessons in Vermilion on April 1. Swimming lessons have also been booked starting in April for our kindergarten class. A schedule of lessons and various field trips for kindergarten will be sent out in a couple of weeks. For a little variety in the phys ed program, Mr. Starner has Dave Woods, instructor of Nor-Alta Jiu-Jitsu will be coming to our school in April for our Grade

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9 to 12 classes. Badminton practice has started after school. The dates for BTJHAA Northerns is April 8 at J. R. Robson and the finals follow in Wainwright on April 15. Senior high badminton only has the finals which are on April 16 in Lloydminster and Zones are April 28 in St. Paul. It’s time for secondary report cards again. These come out on Monday, April 7 followed by parent teacher interviews on April 9 from 4 to 9 p.m. We will also be holding our Grade 10 orientation evening on April 9 starting at 7 p.m. Remember there is no school on Friday, March 28. Glancing ahead - Early Dismissal – April 2, Kick Off Assembly for Jump Rope For Heart – April 3, ‘It Can’t Happen To Me’ – April 30.

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There would simply be far too many individuals and businesses to acknowledge in creating a complete list of those who supported the St. Jerome’s Leadership Family Carnival on February 27th. Without a doubt, someone would be omitted. Therefore, let us send a thank you to all of our local businesses, parents, alumni, staff and students who contributed in some way to make the carnival such a tremendous success. Whether it was a donation of used toys to be used as prizes, a silent auction item, volunteering to work a shift or simply by coming and playing, the evening was such a great example of who we are as a community. God bless each of you for your generosity.

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The Vermilion Voice March 24, 2014

Issue 505

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Tree Life Woman Margaret Lonsdale Columnist

The contrac tor presented a choice: he could either finish the cabin he’d been hired to build or we could keep the cluster of three trees whose location rendered any practical access to the site impossible. Those towering trees whose heights seemed to touch the sky, whose limbs swayed rhythmically with the north prairie winds presented a dilemma.

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Guys with chainsaws often chuckle with good-natured impatience in such circumstances. A tree is just a tree. A sprite emerges from a seed. If conditions allow, it may grow. If it’s not in the way of anything, it may endure for many years. Its roots bind and anchor it to the soil. Its trunk and limbs weather all seasons, providing shelter for vulnerable feathered, furry, and human creatures. A tree towers over and may outlive them all. In its time, it will weaken. Eventually, it will fall. A tree is just a tree. Diana Beresford-Kroeger might take deference to including the adverb “just” when speaking of trees. She claims that trees are the green machines of the earth. Their presence is what makes our planet a living planet. CBC Reporter Nick Purdon sought out the tree-hugging scientist for a short feature aired a few months ago. During the brief six and a half minute session, Beresford-Kroeger explains that certain kinds of trees are capable of absorbing massive amounts of carbon

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from the atmosphere into their “sklerenkim”, nullifying the negative effects of the poison in the process. Take note of that word for future Scrabble competitions. Sklerenkim is a support network of cells found in plants. On her southern Ontario tree sanctuary, Beresford-Kroeger cares for about one hundred indigenous and endangered trees, including Black Walnut, Butternut, and Hickory. She is adamant that humanity’s survival ultimately depends upon the cultivation and protection of the biodiversity of our tree population. BeresfordKroeger says she’s identified ten species of trees exhibiting immense capacity for the absorption of carbon. Trees, she says, offer us protection from the dangerous levels of toxicity steadily increasing due to the proliferation of emissions allowed to escape unchecked into our airspace. Her reverence for nature, and specifically for the tree, is both practical and sacred. Those who have stood alone in the forest listening may nod with silent understanding, having also experienced a wisp of that

reverence. Such tranquil moments bring about a quieting of the mind and spirit, a union between ourselves and a natural world we are meant to respect and protect but have mostly failed. As a scientist who’s spent a lifetime studying trees and proving their virtues, Beresford-Kroeger’s evidence-based claims bear both credibility and serious warning. For the average citizen on the street, climate change and environmental concerns might seem remote, complicated topics best left to scientists and politicians to hash out. What do we know? The sun rises, the sun sets. On a good day, the sky is blue. We go to work. We come home. Perhaps the majority of us have most of what we need to propel us forward with some success and happiness into a new day. A tree may well be just a tree. Even so, if each of us were to plant just one and nurture it until it becomes strong enough to weather even the greatest of storms, what will we have lost?

Innisfree Minburn 4H Beef Club Report

The Innisfree Minburn 4H beef club Congratulations to Megan Ruldolf held their March meeting on Wednes- o n h er se co n d p la ce p la ce win at day, March 5 at the Minburn curling regional’s which was held on March 8 rink. in Wainwright. We had a good turnout at our district curling. Our next meetMaintaining confidence in Canadian beef

ing will be held on April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Innisfree Millennium building. To all our members make sure you check your show shirts to see if they still fit.

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You can participate in the program by contacting your veterinarian, your local CFIA district office or by calling 1-866-400-4244. Your veterinarian or a CFIA inspector will come to your farm to assess the animal and, if appropriate, collect a brain tissue sample from the animal for testing. You will receive $75 to help cover carcass disposal costs and $100 for veterinary services. For more information call

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NW 12-50-10-W4TH NE 12-50-10-W4TH Excepting thereout all mines and minerals Subject to existing Utility Right of Way - Minco Gas Co-op Ltd. Features: 128.60 Hectares (318 Acres) all in grass at present (Approximately 200 acres could be cultivated) Taxes $1665.75 paid for 2013 Property will be sold as is which includes: barn and shop in good condition and other outbuildings, including a two car garage. Moblie Home may be purchased on site from past tenant as a separate offer This land is located in the County of Minburn No. 27 South and East of Minburn, AB. for more information call Neal at 780-581-0844 The purchase price submitted shall be subject to payment of GST, and the balance of the purchase price is to be paid by May 15th, 2014. If the successful tenderer does not complete the purchase after acceptance of his/her tender, the deposit will be forfeited. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Deposits of unsuccessful tenderers will be refunded to them. Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and are to be marked “TENDERS” File # 32116WOF, and be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft payable to “Reynolds & Flemke in Trust” for 5% of the total amount of the tender price. Include a separate offer amount on Mobile home if interested. Tenders will close at 12:00 o’clock noon on April 8, 2014 and will be received by: Reynolds & Flemke Barristers & Solicitors #11, 5125-50 Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1A8 Phone: 780-853-5339

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Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist

I think we all deserve to wear the “I survived the 2014 polar vortex” T- shirt. Thankfully the deep cold has passed and spring is here. In an extreme need to thaw out and get some vitamin D, I recently visited Hawaii where it is eternally summer, even during what they call winter. The sun and perpetual rain make it a farmer’s and gardener’s paradise. Many of the plants looked to me like they were on steroids. I saw many varieties of trees that reached immense height and width, with a life span of one thousand years. There are flowers and flowering trees almost everywhere. I saw what I will describe as pinecones that were the width of my thumb, but were

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manicured fields. At the plantation we saw the farming of pineapples, bananas, coffee, herbs, taro, ginger, coconuts and many other plants. There was a coconut husking demonstration. Interestingly more people are killed by falling coconuts on the island than by sharks. We saw beautiful beaches of black sand from the volcano lava, red sand and the color of brown sugar. At the residence that we rented, we could see a lime tree, coconut palm trees, whales jumping and large turtles that swam to the shore every day at about 11 a.m. to rest and sun themselves for several hours. The residence also contained two cookbooks by local residents of traditional Hawaiian cooking. I tried several of the recipes and here is one that we all really liked. This one is from the cookbook titled

“Hawaii’s Best local Dishes” by Jean Watanabe Hee. She notes at the end of the recipe that this is definitely a local favourite. Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion chopped finely 1 egg 1/4 cup shoyu (soy sauce) 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 cloves garlic minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced 2 stalks of green onion chopped 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Combine all the ingredients and form into patties. Fry, grill or broil. If you do not have sesame oil, I used olive oil and we grilled them on the barbeque. They were really delicious.

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February was a very busy month for our club and it was packed with lots of fun! The Light Horse project went riding in Wainwright. The Outdoor project went ice fishing at Dilberry Lake. The Lego project did a presentation at the “what you know” clinic in Vermilion. The Canine project worked on agility with their dogs which included jumps, tunnels and the A-frame. Our club held 4H speeches on February 11 at the Paradise Valley United Church. I was amazed by the talent of our members.

We had a wide range of topics from “A day in the life of a trapper” to “What teachers do after the kids leave school!” In the Junior Category, the winners were first place - Dori Sunderland, second - Elijah Babcock and third - Jenna Teasdale. In the Intermediate category, the winners were first place - Brie Leer, second Sydney Svean and third - Lindsay Mayo. In the Senior category, Jason Hampel won placed first. In Presentations the winners were first place - Toren Stock-

man, second - Autumn Fleming and third - Isaac Brundage. The first place winners advanced to Lloydminster for the district speeches. We are looking forward to many more fun activities in March which will include our building projects for our various projects.

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12 to 15 inches long. It did cross my mind to wonder if this was where the Garden of Eden was located. We drove past many waterfalls and lush tropical forests and fields of sugar cane. The sugar cane looks like a field of large grass that will grow 8-12 feet tall. We stopped at a roadside fruit stand and I purchased bananas at six for one dollar and a lemon that was larger than a grapefruit for 50 cents and a fresh papaya for two dollars. The lemon was so large that my family would not believe that it was a lemon until I later cut it up and made a pitcher of a lemonade with it. Yes, they decided, it was in fact a lemon. We toured a plantation in which two brothers turned their failing farming operation into a successful tourist attraction complete with guided tours, a gift shop, many kiosks of local artisans, a zip line, a wedding venue with absolutely beautiful grounds all along with many small well

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The Vermilion Voice March 24, 2014

Issue 505

Local News

2014 Insurance Premium Changes May Hurt Pocketbooks Karen Nedzielski Reporter

If you think your insurance premiums are too high and feel you are already paying enough for adequate coverage for your property, you may be in for a bit of a surprise in the coming months. L a s t ye a r ’s f l o o d s i n s o u th e r n Alberta coupled with the ice storms of Ontario have contributed to a fifth consecutive year in losses for insurance companies across the country and have played a major factor in the increase in insurance premiums which are about to take place throughout most of Canada. Although the severe weather has b e en o ccu rrin g a cros s th e co u ntry, Alberta has the largest distribution of catastrophic conditions in the country with 62 per cent of the 2012 monetary losses deriving from this province alone, according to insurance companies. Over the past several years, aging infrastructure and a swing in climate change have posed increasing challen ges to the insurance in dus tr y, which has caused it to monitor the affects it has in sustaining the homeowners products. In 2010 Vermilion was hit hard by a violent hail, rain and wind storm which caused damage to many properties and due to storm drainage issues, many basements suffered sump pump and sewage back-ups causing claims in the millions for this area alone.

B a r r y C l a m p i t t w i t h Ve r m i l i o n Insurance Services said some proper ty owners who incurred damage from the storm had entire roofs and wall siding replaced on older buildin gs which may have alrea dy ha d aged roofing systems and siding. Clampitt says that moving forward, many insurance companies will replace only the damaged siding that has suffered damage and roofs may be subject to depreciated age assessment, in the case of older shingled roofs. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, between 2006 and 2012 the amount of insured damage resulting from extreme weather in Canada g rew fro m $15 8 m illi o n to $1.19 billion, a 650 per cent increase over the six years. T h e 2 01 3 f l o o d s o f s o u t h e r n Alberta, estimated to be $1.7 billion, combined with other insured property damages from across Canada, the total for last year is expected to surpass levels seen in years previous. C l a m p i t t s a y s t h e r e a r e a fe w things property owners can do to help with avoiding water damage to your home and possibly help lower your premium. A backwater valve can help with sewage backups during severe storms. The valve is designed to stop the flow of water into a house from an overloaded or blocked sewer line. In the event of a sewage backup, the valve will close and prevent water from entering the house.

Install a sump pit with a primary sump pump and an alarmed sump pump with battery backup. The sump pump is activated when water rises beyond a certain level in the sump pit and then is discharged through a discharge pipe in your home. Keeping storm sewer grates clear fro m d e b r is su ch a s l e aves, ya rd waste, snow and ice can also decrease the chance of water flowing onto your property. Seal cracks in your home’s foundation walls and floors to stop water

from seeping in when water tables and moisture levels are abnormally high. Make sure your eavestroughs and downspouts are clear of debris and functioning properly, draining water away from your home. Clampitt said if proper measures are taken to ensure adequate water drainage, hail resistant siding and shingle home owners may be able to lower the risks of filing claims, making future claims-free discounts a possibility.

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4-H Clubs Judging Practice Pays Off Deanna Krys Submitted

On March 14, local 4H club judging teams were successful at the Western Canadian Judging Competition held at The Lakeland College Equine Arena hosted by

the Lakeland College Judging Team. Prior to the competition, the Vermilion 4H Beef Club hosted a judging workshop, with Beef Leader Derek Jones giving tips on judging livestock and grain. Members from Vermilion 4H Beef, Vermilion 4H Sheep, Vermilion 4H Outdoors and Vermilion 4H Baking attended this workshop.

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Now in Place - Traffic ByLaw 14-04: Heavy Traffic on CVR Roads NOTICE TO ALL OPERATORS AND CARRIERS REGISTERED FOR 22,500 KG – The County of Vermilion River has implemented Traffic Safety Bylaw #14-04 which regulates heavy traffic on roads. All vehicles over 22,500 kg’s travelling on County of Vermilion River roads are now required to have a Permit in order to operate on designated routes. For Permit and Agreement information, contact Brent at the County Office (780) 846-3309, or check out the County website at www.vermilion-river.com.

WCJC Goat And Sheep Class Goat/Sheep Judge, Laurie Fries of Edgerton, giving official reasons for the Purebred Boer Buck Class, stock supplied by SLF Ranch. Photos submitted. The Workshop tips paid off as the teams were quite successful at the Competition. There were a total of 17 teams, college and 4H. Out of the 13 4H Clubs competing Vermilion 4H Beef Team A placed sixth in Crops and Forages, seventh in Dairy, fourth in Draft horse, fifth in Mystery Class and was sixth place overall. Vermilion 4H Beef Team B placed sixth in the Beef class, Vermilion 4H Outdoors team placed fourth for Oral reasons, third in Crops and Forages, first in Goat/Sheep and sixth in Mystery. The Vermilion 4H Sheep placed second

for Oral Reasons, second in Beef, second in Crops/Forages, first in Dairy, fifth in Goat/Sheep, first in Draft Horse, first in Mystery and placed first overall. The Vermilion Baking Club had one individual member come to judge. When a club does not have a full team to send, the individuals combine to be on the “4H Individual Team”. This team placed fourth in Crop/Forages, seventh in Dairy, seventh in Goat/Sheep, fifth in Draft Horse and fourth overall. Congratulation to all the members that attended, you all did a great job and represented your clubs very well.

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Issue 505

School News

Vermilion Elementary School Karen King Submitted Students Enjoy Outdoor Trip And Treasure Hunt At Harps On March 10, the Grade 1 classes set off on an adventure to the Provincial Park for their annual Winter Fun Day. Mrs. Zaharko and Mrs. Kaastrup teamed up with Park Ranger Gary Walsh, Kristin Page, avid skier and VES staff member, along with many parent helpers, and had the students participate in cross country skiing, a nature walk, tobogganing and the creation of a bird feeder. Harps kindly provided apples for the students to enjoy during their snack. The Grade 1 teachers and students would like to thank all those who worked hard to make this sunshine day such a success. The kindergarten students have been learning about the four food groups and healthy eating and living. To further their learning experience, they went on a field trip to Harp’s Grocery Store. Brad did an

The VES Kindergarten class visited Harp’s Grocery Store during a recent field trip. excellent job showing the students the four foods groups in the store. Students were able to taste several different foods on the tour. At the end of the field trip, the students went on a treasure hunt throughout the store and found the treasure - an

During their trip to the Vermilion Provincial Park the Grade 1 students make bird feeders. Photos submitted.

ice cream party sponsored by Harp’s. Thank-you, Brad, and the staff at Harp’s for providing the kinder kids with such a great learning experience. Our VES AR assembly was on March 19. It started with the kindergarten sing-

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ing “Who Let the Alphabet Out?” It was followed by announcing winners for pizza sales, top ten in the 60 Minute Kids Club, Science Fair recipients, and Klondike Relay participants. The students also found out that they are at 10,691 AR points to date. On March 20 and 21, VES students participated in interactive ‘Ride with Respect’ ATV presentations. The program presented was develo p e d by th e A l b e r t a Government working with the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Alberta Snowmobile Association, Alberta TrailNet and the Alberta Safety Council to provide school children with information about operating offhighway vehicles in a safe, respectful, and environmentally-friendly manner. The goal is to help reduce these incidents through pro-active education by teaching students how to be respectful of other trail users and to be aware of how to “tread lightly” on the land on which we ride. We had another successful pizza sale. Thank you to those who volunteered their time in making sure the pizzas were sold, ordered, unloaded and delivered. The money raised will go toward supporting our school field trips for the year. It is time to start thinking about next year already. If you have a child that will be five years old prior to March 1, 2015, they are eligible to attend kindergarten. We invite you to join us at the VES library on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. to hear about our programing and register your child. If you have any questions regarding the evening, please call Michelle Webb at 780-853-5444. Dates to Remember are March 27 – Kindergarten Registration at 6:30, March 28 – PD Day – No School, April 2 – Early Dismissal at 2 p.m., April 7/8 – Spring Photos, April 8 – Klondike Relay, April 8-15 – Book Fair, April 11 – Spring Concert at 12 p.m., April 16 – AR Assembly at 10:45, April 18-27 – Easter Holidays. 03/2014-36394

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Local News Folk Club Hosts Final Open Stage Of The Season Karen Nedzielski Reporter

A number of original songs were heard by a near-packed Legion Hall at the Vermilion Folk Club’s third and final Open Stage night of the 2013 – 14 season. More than 15 performances were given to a very warm a n d re ceptive au dience featu rin g both acoustical and vocal artists from Olds, Camrose Dewberry, Myrnam as well as Vermilion. The Folk Club’s season will end with a per formance by Lexi Strate and Amber Bauer on Saturday, April 12 starting at 8 p.m.

Moore And Walsh Perform At Folk Club’s Open Stage (above)

Original Material Played At Open Stage (left) Sharlie Sjoquist performed at the Folk Club’s Open Stage and treated the audience to an original song of her’s, “Red Box.” Photos Karen Nedzielski.

Camrose Duo Delight Audience (above)

T he duo of Leslie Lindballe and Jordan Leden, of Camrose, Alberta, preformed a number of songs on the March Open Stage at the Legion Hall including the duo’s original “The Song Where I Met The Devil.”

BTPS Will Close Clandonald Junior High Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Buffalo Trail Public School Board held its regular meeting on March 19, where up for discussion was the Clandonald School review. A public consultation took place on February 24 in Clandonald where members of the community and concerned parents could voice their opinions on the topic. A general consensus is that the community is growing and needs time to rebuild the student population before a final decision is made to close the school.

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Clandonald used to have two schools, one Catholic and one public school, which offered elementary classes through Grade 12. After the two schools amalgamated the numbers continued to decline which then forced the high school students to be bussed to Vermilion. After hearing from a number of people in attendance at the March 19 meeting, The School Board voted to close the junior high school portion of Clandonald School and as of this coming fall, students will be bussed to the neighbouring Vermilion schools. The decision is not a permanent decision, however. The Board agreed to review

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Area News

The Pirates Of Dewberry Sam Rothwell Reporter Friday, March 21 proved to be a very entertaining night if you were lucky enough to be in the Dewberry school gym. Director Lilian Ewan managed to transform the familiar gym ambience into a sandy paradise, if you call seas infested with pirates, a paradise. A local ensemble put on Craig Sodano’s play “Jolly Roger And The Pirate Queen.” The doors opened for the evening at 6 p.m., giving audience members enough time to catch up with friends, and get their hands on a refreshment. Once everyone was seated, dinner was served. The dinner proceeds went to the drama club in Dewberry to cover costs of the show. During dinner, the bar remained open giving guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy the scenery before the show started. Once eight o’clock rolled around, guests were asked to take their seats as the show got underway.

Anticipation quickly filled the room, as everyone waited for the opening act. Within three minutes of the play’s opening, everyone knew they were in for a treat. The audience was introduced to the play’s lead, a lovesick man willing to do anything possible for the woman he loves, including becoming a naive and hilarious pirate. With his less than ideal crew in tow, the show’s lead went in search of treasure, love, adventure, and hilarity. Thanks to that hilarity, there were many breaks in acting as the audience was buckled over in laughter. Most amazing was how composed the crew was during these unanticipated breaks in action. Also interesting was how many lines were memorized by the cast of local actors. This being said, memorizing lines is one thing, but being able to deliver the material so flawlessly and with such gusto is usually reserved for acting professionals. After the first half came to an excit-

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ing conclusion, the lights were turned on for a short intermission. This was a great opportunity for the audience to laugh about the hilarious plot they had experienced over the preceding hour. A 50/50 was also held, with the proceeds benefiting the Dewberry community church. Once the second half began, the audience was once again swept back to the coast of 1790 America. With treasure on everyone’s mind, the audience’s desire for continued hilarity and action was not let down. The actors managed to deliver a

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Issue 505

School News

St. Jerome School News Margaret McCormack Submitted

St. Jerome Kindergarten Enjoy Field Trips “Top of the Morning to ya!” was shared amongst students on March 17 as we all celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Green was the colour of choice on this day to avoid being pinched. The hallways were decorated with a variety of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish artwork. Mrs. Moore’s class made Leprechaun traps with the help of some Grade 10 students and left them over the weekend to see if they could catch any leprechauns.

The Grade two students were disappointed they were unable to catch any leprechauns and they kept their eyes peeled all day to see if they could spot one. However, the leprechauns did leave clues to a hidden treasure, which the students successfully found. Mrs. Roth’s students were treated to potato pancakes and Mrs. McCormack’s class enjoyed green pancakes. Mrs. Martin’s students tasted Irish Soda Bread and made Leprechaun hats. Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball team who had a very successful weekend at zones. The boys met Vilna for their first game and led from the opening Jump Ball defeating Vilna, 69-63. This

St. Jerome Kindergarten Visit Local Bu siness, RCMP and Hospital

The kindergarten class of St. Jerome’s School participated in a couple of field trips this past week which included a trip to Boston Pizza, the RCMP station as well as the Vermilion Health Care Complex. Photo submitted.

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win qualified them for a spot at Provincials. They lost the final game to Glendon placing second in zones. Congratulations to our Senior Girls who also placed second at zones. The girls beat Marwayne 64-53 and then lost a back and forth final against Glendon by a score of 71-63. The ladies finished with a record of 22-7. Excellent season ladies! The kindergarten students have been going on a number of wonderful field trips. They all enjoyed making their own pizza at Boston Pizza. Kelli Kochan gave a fantastic tour of the restaurant. Mrs. Moore’s Grade two class came down to the kindergarten room and taught them how to Irish Jig on St. Patrick’s Day. They also had great adventures when they toured the Police Station and the Vermilion Health Care Complex. St. Jerome’s School will be holding 2014/2015 Kindergarten Registration Evening and Open House on Wednesday,

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The Vermilion Voice

School News

J.R. Robson Senior Girls Win Basketball Zones

J.R. Robson News Shawna Craig Submitted

Robson Senior Girls Basketball Team Claims Zone Title The Senior Girls basketball team won Gold at zones this past weekend! The girls’ coach, Mr. Schmidt did a thorough inspection of the banners in the gymnasium and found this is the first time J.R. Robson has won a banner in varsity girls’ basketball since 1993. They took control of their first game to win by 30 points. Mr. Schmidt proudly stated “This game was the strongest defence I have seen our girls play”. The girls ended up winning by a commanding 34 points in the next game. In the final game, the girls played the #1 seed Ashmont, and had to adjust to their strong inside game. The girls were down by almost ten points at one time in the game but fought back hard with determination to win by 14 points. On Wednesday, March 19 the team headed to Provincials in Didsbury which will be broadcast in the gymnasium at

J.R. on a giant screen. J. R. Robson students and staff contributed $140 towards Polio Pinkie day. That amount is matched by the Rotary club and by the Bill Gates Foundation for a total of $560. Because of you, over 560 children will be polio free. After studying Ira Levin’s play “Deathtrap” over the last few weeks in English Language Arts class, the Grade 11 class had the opportunity to see the play performed live at the Mayfield Dinner Theatre. The Grade 11 students, Mrs. Baker, and Mrs. Wilhelm enjoyed a delicious and filling buffet brunch, followed by an exciting and entertaining performance of the play as they finished off the day by spending a few hours at West Edmonton Mall, before returning home to Vermilion. Everyone from JR Robson had a wonderful time, the students were able to enjoy a great live theatre experience, and according to Mrs. Wilhelm, “it was the best work day ever!” Mrs. Baker was thrilled

North East Zone Banner winners are the J.R. Robson Senior Girls Basketball Team. They are back row from left, Erin Lychak, Julia M c K i m m o n , Tr i s t a Throndson, Rebecca Bates, Nicole Narwot. Front row from left, Erin Ray, Trisha Mead, Je sse A xely, Nicole Frankiw. Photo submitted. to hear from multiple people about how polite, respectful, and kind these students were while on the trip. One member of the Mayfield staff even said that she will always remember how great the kids from Vermilion are. Parents and teachers of this group of Grade 11 students should be proud of how well JR Robson students represented their school and the community of Vermilion. JR Robson has great kids! J.R. would like to recognize Marauders Travis Dow, Brie Watson, Emerson Livingstone and Cavin Jones on the excellent job they did 4H judging over the weekend of

Mar. 15 and 16. Travis and Brie made the top ten and are on to Provincials. The Track and Field and Badminton seasons are about to begin. Esto significa que el verano está casi aquí! This is Spanish for “This means that summer is almost here!” Dates to remember are March 21 Author visit, March 25 - P/T Interviews & Grade10/11 Registration, March 28 - No School, March 31 - PAC Meeting 7 p.m., April 2 - Early Dismissal, April 4 - Happy Harbour Comics Visits, April - 18 to 25 Good Friday/Easter Break.

Congratulations Sr. Girls Marauder Basketball Team! Mike Schmidt, Coach Submitted

The J.R Robson Sr. Girls’ Basketball Marauders headed to provincials in Didsbury AB this past weekend (March 20-22nd). This privilege was earned after the Marauders won the North East Zone Championship on March 14/15th. This marked the first time in 21 years (1993) that the Varsity Girls basketball team at J.R. Robson had won this championship. The girls represented Vermilion and the North East zone amazingly well by showing great sportsmanship and impressive battles on the court this past weekend. Game one saw the Marauders (ranked #12 in the province) play Kate Andrews Pride (ranked #5). This was a hard fought battle that saw the Marauders and the Pride trade the lead multiple times throughout the game. The Marauders were on a great run in the last five minutes of the game but the final buzzer showed Kate Andrews in front of the Marauders 68 t0 57. Kate Andrews went on to win the bronze medal in the tournament. Grade 11 Trista Throndson lead the Marauders in scoring with 14 points followed by grade 10 Julia McKimmon with 13 points. Game two saw the Marauders play the 9th seeded Fairview Cobras. The Marauders played incredibly hard against the physically dominant Cobras. The Marauders had to adjust to the very strong funda-

mental Cobra post players. This game saw the Marauders go down early in the game and struggle to find scoring opportunities against the Cobras. The girls learned to adapt their defence perfectly to break up the Cobras offence but struggled to chip away at the Cobras lead. This game finished with the Cobras in front of the Marauders 67-47. Senior captain Rebecca Bates lead the Marauders in steals and scoring by contributing 10 points. Game three saw the Marauders up against the 10th seed Central High Lams. The Marauders came out strong and took a convincing lead of 10 points early in the game. The lams fought back hard to close the gap and the rest of the game saw multiple lead changes. The Marauders played extremely tough defence against the strong post game of the Lams. The Marauders defence forced many turnovers to the Lams which resulted in many Marauder fast break opportunities . The final play of the season saw the score tied at 48-48 when senior Nicole Nawrot set a sturdy screen on Jesse Axley’s defender. Axely was freed up for a wide open lay up which ended up being the winning bucket of the game. Axley lead the Marauders in scoring with 20 points. The Marauders ended up placing 9th in the province this season for 2A girls basketball. Congratulations to the members of the 2013/2014 Sr. Girls Marauder basketball team.

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Issue 505

School News

Dewberry School Susanna Pankiw Submitted

Shamrockin’ Times Shamrocks, skiing, set shots and story-telling were just a few of the items on the agenda for the staff and students of Dewberry School over the last few weeks. The teachers sure didn’t need much luck of the Irish while playing an exhibition game against the junior boys’ basketball team. Teachers showed some real spunk, determination and even had a few spills but it wasn’t enough to combat the great passing skills and team work displayed by the boys. This fast paced game ended in a 17-14 score, in favor of the boys. Over the last few months they have certainly developed wonderful basketball skills and there should be a fantastic basketball season on the horizon (next year)! We are pretty sure the leprechauns

had something to do with opposite day. Although St. Patrick’s Day was a few days away they definitely got into mischief. The school was bombarded with boys dressed as girls, students and staff in disarray with clothes on backwards, even some forgot to comb their hair. It must’ve been an exhausting day because the leprechauns only pulled off their stint for one day. Whew! A grenade of green splattered our day on March 17! Everyone turned Irish for just one day, covered in green, from head to toe. But what was at the end of the rainbow, you ask? Well, dozens of smiling faces, the best pot of gold anyone could ask for! Green might turn into gold but tradi- Mrs. Pankiw during the Dewberry tions die hard. Our annual ski trip is a School’s Kinisoo Ridge ski trip. festivity in itself. This is a fun-filled event that staff, students and even parents tures in February that forced us to postanticipate and enjoy. It almost didn’t pone the trip. Fortunately, Mother Nature happen due to extreme cold tempera- smiled down on us, temperature wise, Kinley Davies enjoyed the slopes during the school’s ski trip.

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Issue 505 March 24, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

Community Calendar TOWN OF VERMILION COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 2014 For more information or to add your events to the next Vermilion Community Calendar Call Bonnie Walsh at the TOWN OF VERMILION 853-5358 or email: bwalsh@vermilion.ca

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Contact Evelyn 780-853-4669 Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers Town Hall

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Beginning English Course, April 7-May 15 CLASS, 7:30-9pm Public Library basement Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm, Contact Ken 780-8537002 or Ron 780-8535046

Mannville Vermilion Highland Dance Spring Fling & Tea, Vermilion Elks Hall, 2-4pm Community Concert, Jean Wright Concert Series, First United Church, 7pm, $10

Vermilion Dance Year End Recital, Alumni Hall Theater, 1pm

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Hot Yoga, Regional Centre, 7-8pm, www.thegoodlifeinstitu te.ca

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, Youth 6:30-7:30pm, Adults 7:30-8:30pm Online ApplicationsWebinar, Apr.28-May 5, CLASS, 6:30-8:30pm, Lakeland College

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm, contact Cindi 780-8536531 Vermilion Vipers Swim Club AGM & Registration, 6pm, Lakeland Aquatic Centre, contact Jason 780-853-6015 or Heather 780-853-5506

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers Town Hall

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am M.O.P.S (Mothers of Preshoolers), Glad Tidings Church, 9:30am Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am & Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm

Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Kids Connection, Vermilion Public Library,10:30am Changing Faces, Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, Regional Centre, 1:30pm, sponsored by FCSS

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1pm Quilter’s Guild School of Hope, 4-10pm

Kiddie Oasis, Indoor Playground, Regional Centre, 9:30-11:30am Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre STEPS Dance Festival, Apr.4-6, Alumni Hall Theater 5 Alarm Chili Cookoff, Elks Hall, 10am-2pm, www.thegoodlifeinstitute.ca Bull Riding/ Bullfighting School, Apr. 4-6, Lakeland College Salsa Dance Class, Regional Centre, 7-9pm, www.thegoodlifeinstitute.ca

Rhyme Time, Vermilion Public Library, 10:15am Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 7pm Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 7pm

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Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion Dance Festival, Apr.11-13, Alumni Hall Theater Art Show & Sale, Wine & Cheese, Regional Centre, 6:30-9:30pm Turkey Bingo, St. Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 7-9pm, hosted by the Lions Club

Lexi Strate & Amber Bauer Concert, Legion, 8pm, tickets $20 Art Show & Sale, 9:30am4:30pm, Regional Centre

Good Friday Cross Walk, begins at 9:30am at First United Church Good Friday Fish Dinner, 12:30pm, Vermilion Senior Centre, advance tickets only, available at the Seniors’ Centre, adults $15, children $10 Floor Curling, 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Active Events for Active Families, Bowling, Striker Lanes 10am-12pm, Swimming, Lakeland Aquatic Centre,1-3pm, FREE, presented by Vermilion Wellness Coalition

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Hope In The Present. Cancer Journey Conference, J.R. Robson School, $40/person, contact wtgriefsupp@xplornet.ca or Walking Through Grief Society Vermilion Home, Garden & Golf Show, Apr. 26-27, Vermilion Stadium

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The Vermilion Voice

Local News

Stage Set For 34th Vermilion And District Music Festival Vermilion Music Festival Submitted

The stage is set for the 2014 Vermilion and District Music Festival which opens on Monday, March 31 for a week of the area’s best and brightest performances in music, vocal, and speech arts classes. This year’s festival has attracted more than 201 entries from performers in and around VermiIion, MannviIle, Clandonald, Derwent, Marwayne, Minburn, Myrnam, Kitscoty, Wa i nw r i g h t, Ll oyd m i n s te r, a n d Ardrossan. The Vermilion and District Music Festival is a teaching festival where the participants, most between the ages of 6 and 18, perform before professional adjudicators who, following the performances, offer their artistic insight and constructive suggestions. The Music Festival is a venue where amateur performers of all ages can enjoy performing and sharing their love of music and arts. The Festival encourages promising artists by offering not only helpful adjudications and performance experience, but also financial assistance in the form of scholarship awards from individual and business sponsors in and around Vermilion who have been very generous in supporting

the festival. The festival begins on Monday, March 31 with speech/vocal/choir at the United Church. The adjudicator will be Marliss Weber, who holds a master’s degree in Communications, a bachelor’s degree in English, a diploma in Theatre Studies and two diplomas in Speech Arts (ATCL, AMRC). She was recently the head of the speech arts program at Alberta College Conservatory and she has taught speech arts, voice and musical theatre for more that fifteen years. The School concert band class will be held on Monday afternoon at the Wainwright High School in Wainwright. The Adjudicator will be Daniel Gervais. Gervais has been playing the violin since the age of five. He plays a variety of fiddle styles and classical violin. Along with a busy schedule of performing, recording, and teaching, Gervais is currently working towards a Master’s of Music degree at the University of Alberta. Gervais is proud to be a contributor to the fiddle scene in Alberta and is currently serving as director-at-large of the Alberta Strings Association. On Tuesday, April 1 Harp/Strings will be held at the United Church. The Adjudicator will also be Daniel Gervais. On Wednesday, April 2 and 3 there will be piano classes at the Parkview

Alliance Church in Vermilion. The Adjudicator will be Helve Sastok, who currently lives and works in Calgary. Sastok is a creative and innovative published and performed composer. Also an educator and pianist as she teaches at advanced and specialized levels. Sastok is well known for instilling a passion and love for music of all styles. Sastok has a Master’s of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree (with distinction) in composition as well as two piano performance diplomas. She is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Center, a member of the Canadian League of Composers and the Association of the Canadian Women Composers. Details for each day and class will be

available in the Music Festival program, which is available for $3 in advance at Cloud No 9 and also at the door of each venue. Admittance to each session is by silver collections and the general public is encouraged to attend. The Music Festival Final Concert, will be held on April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Parkview Alliance Church. With the selections the adjudicators have picked as the culmination of the week’s performances, which showcases some of the best and most entertaining entries, with Kelsey Earle to be the MC. The cost of the performance will be $5 per adult. We invite everyone to come out, enjoy and support the participants of the Vermilion Music Festival.

Father Daughter Dinner The Father Daughter Dinner, which was to take place on March 18 at the Vermilion Regional Centre, was cancelled due to other conflicting community activities taking place. Denise Rogan did mention plans on having the dinner next year at a later date.

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Wizard Of The Oz Heather MacMillan Submitted

Allied Arts is hosting Missoula’s Children’s Theatre again this year with The Wizard of the Oz! The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT ), the nations largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for 41 years now from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with up to 47 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. The Wizard of Oz show is an original adaptation of the classic Frank L Baum children’s story . . . with a twist on the

classic story that you know and love. A tour team of 2 Directing Actors arrives in Vermilion March 24th with a set, lights, costumes, props and makeup, everything it takes to put on a play...except the cast! The team holds an open audition at Vermilion Elementary School and casts 50-60 local students - from VES, St Jerome’s, and JR Robson - to perform in the production. Students Kindergarten through Grade 12 are encouraged to audition! The show is rehearsed throughout the week and the Big Show is presented to the Public on Saturday, March 29th! Also included for the Community are

Workshops provided for the schools. Creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication skills and selfesteem are all characteristics that are attained through the participation in this unique, educational project. MCT’s mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts. The Missoula Children’s Theatre is based in Missoula, Montana and the Allied Arts Council has had a proud partnership for over 20 years with them, bringing this fabulous opportunity of learning for children & entertainment for the community. Vermilion Allied Arts Council is a

Town Moves Forward With Rec Master Plan Karen Nedzielski Reporter

The Town of Vermilion, along with the County of Vermilion River will partner to work toward a Recreation Master Plan for the Town as quoted by RC Strategies. Based out of Edmonton, RC Strategies Inc is a consulting company specializing in community development, public engagement, and wellness infrastructure. Last December, the Parks, Recrea ti o n a n d C u l tu re B o a rd re co m mended a Recreation Master Plan to

the Town to assist in what they said wo u l d g u i d e th e d e cisio n ma ki n g about Vermilion’s facilities and recreation services going forward into the future. The total fees as quoted by the consulting firm are $25,000. The Vermilion Ag Society committi n g $ 8 ,0 0 0 towa rd s th e p ro j e c t and the County contributing $6,250 which would leave the remainder, $10,750, for the Town to cover. Other partnership opportunities have been sought but those contacted have not returned correspondence to the Town in this regard. The Town of Vermilion had already

b u d g e te d u p to $17,0 0 0 fo r t h e Recreation Master Plan for the 2014 year. RC Strategies has done work for the Town previously, and in a proposal submitted to Town Council, it stated there were efficiencies of working with a company who already has a knowledge of the Town’s facilities. At the regular Town of Vermilion Council meeting, Council members approved a motion in the hiring of RC Strategies to complete the Recrea ti o n M a s te r P l a n fo r 2014 . T h e Town’s portion of the related cost will be taken from the budgeted funds already set aside for the project.

volunteer organization with the goal to e n co u ra g e a n d su p p o r t q u a lity visual, literary, and performing arts in the Community. We are always looking for volunteers to sit on our executive to guide the direction of our Council, and for various short term recurring positions to ensure presentations like the Wizard of Oz with Missoula’s Children’s Theatre, and Jim Witter’s Feelin’ Groovy (a Simon & Garfunkel Tribute) Saturday March 15th, go off without a hitch. If you are interested in helping us out in any capacity, please contact Heather MacMillan at 780-853-7012.

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Under Budget Means Cuts To Ratepayer’s Contributions Karen Nedzielski Reporter

Town of Vermilion property owners who had pavement reconstruction upgrades done to their streets during 2011 through 2013 may see an unexpected reduction to their contributions for the projects. The three projects were 46 Avenue from 53 - 56 Street, 53 Street from 45 Avenue to College Drive, and the third was 53 Avenue from 44 - 46 Street. Two of the three projects fell quite short of the projected costs, with one being over budget. The 46 Avenue and 53 Street projects both cost nearly half of what was projected while the 53 Avenue project was approximately $85,000 over budget.

Closing Date: April 10th 2014 Interested Applicants may submit resume to: FOCUS Jessica Meroniuk 4921 - 51 Ave VERMILION, AB T9X 1S8 fax: 780 853-2840 email: jessicam@focusverm.ca Only those receiving an interview will be notified.

The three projects combined totalled $214,883 under budget which Town of Vermilion Manager Dion Pollard, said will result in a cost savings from the initial assessment for those receiving local improvements notices. The formula for assessing the ratepayers portion is whatever the total cost of the project is divided by the total frontage meters then multiplied by 51 per cent, which is the portion ratepayers are responsible for covering. The rate approved by council will now be sent out to ratepayers who will have 30 days to prepay their portion at which time it will be automatically prorated onto their tax roll for ten years at an interest rate set by Alberta Capital Financing Authority, commencing in 2015.

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Mustangs Start The Finals Blair Macnab Submitted

The final series between the Stangs and the Longhorns opened in Dewberry on March 7. The Horseman looked as though they had spent a bit too much time tied up in the barn since the last “round up.” The first period ended tied up at 1-1. The horses managed to take a 3-2 lead in to the corral after 40 minutes. At 8:01 of the last furlong the horses took a 4-2 lead and looked like they may get the Longhorns roped into a 1-0 series lead. The cattle had a different idea as they stampeded back with two of their own to knot it at 4-4 after regulation. More time was needed and everyone knows what it’s like trying to “round up” Longhorns after dark. At 5:02 of the second extra frame the Longhorns rooted one in for the win. Ty Macnab and his line mate Chevy Botting each had a single and their centreman Brad Macnab had a pair of goals for the Horseman. Justin Bowtell suffered the loss for the Stangs. Saturday March 08 Horses Look To Even Series. The Stangs galloped off to Two Hills looking to round up the Longhorns and even the series at one game each. At 7:01 of the first the line of Macnab Botting & Macnab struck again as Brad kicked one in from Bro, Ty and line mate Chevy Botting. But that’s when the hobbles appeared to have been put on as the Longhorns went on to score the next five unanswered to take the match at a score

of 5-1 and take a 2-0 lead in the series. The Stangs certainly had their chances as they outshot the Longhorns some 50-20, but just couldn’t get the “Bale in the Barn”. Justin Bowtell stopped 15 of 20 shots in a losing cause. This N’ That Captain Kurt Bensmiller returned to the lineup but only saw limited track time as he continues to heal up. Friday March 14 Mustang’s Determined Being in a very unusual setting in many years the Horseman let the barn down 2-0 in the league final. It looked like Buddy decided to hook the good team tonight. Although there was no scoring in the first the Stang’s looked determined. With some lineup changes and a new look, Mustangs bunch came jumping outta the gate. At 1:37 of the second Brad Macnab gathered up a pass from Ty Macnab and rifled it in for a 1-0 lead. Again at 7:18 they struck again as Shayne Cusack fed Ty down low and with seeing eye accuracy he threaded a pass to Brad through a crowd and Brad made no mistake. End of two it was Horses 2-0 over the Longhorns. At 3:56 of the third Shayne Cusack gave the oatsack to Chance Bensmiller who in turn kicked it to Brad Macnab and he promptly deposited it in the manger for a natural hat trick. The next goal was reported wrong by the officials. At 7:38 Captain Kurt Bensmiller passed it off to Trent Throndson who turned loose a rocket and Chevy Botting deflected it into the manger to give the

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from his usual wing position which he accepted and handled very well, stole the biscuit and fired it right up in the loft where the good horse hay goes to make it 5-0 Stangs. At 15:40 Trent Throndson propelled another biscuit at the basket and Chevy Botting had a kick at the rebound and then Captain Kurt Bensmiller pounced on the loose apple and made no mistake to round out the scoring at 6-0. Justin Bowtell turned in what I myself call his best game of the year as he turned aside 30 of 30 for the shut out. Mustangs Even It At Two Heats Each Mustangs galloped into Two Hills on February 15, to square the league final at two apiece. But the Longhorns started the show very early at the 15 second mark to take a 1-0 lead. The Stangs caught fire shortly after as Shayne Cusack fired a rocket from the point past the Two Hills barn attendant to even it at 1-1. Shortly thereafter Brad Macnab and Chevy Botting notched singles to give the Horseman a 3-1 advantage, after two rounds around

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the track. In the third and final lap the Longhorns came out and snuck one past the gate keeper to draw within one but then Chance Bensmiller put what would turn out to be the finisher in the stall to make it 4-2. The Longhorns would add another to make it 4-3, but Brad Macnab would strike again to make it 5-3 Horeseman, and just in case that wasn’t enough feed in the bunk then Josh (rookie) Hrynyk would blast another to make it a 6-3 final. Justin Bowtell was again stellar in the nets for the Horseman.

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Mustangs Lead By A Wagon Length! Blair Macnab Submitted

On Tuesday, March 18 the Stangs looked to carry on their winning ways after battling hoof and nail to get the series tied up at two each. The Longhorns wouldn’t be rounded up without some kicking of their own. At 19:27, yup, thirty-three seconds into the race the Stangs were down one already. It seemed as though their lead shanks were still tied to the mangers. At 11:06 Chevy Botting, with assists to Trent Throundson and newly acquired affiliate player Mike McKay, evened the

score at one a piece. Then, at 6:22 the most bizarre call I have ever seen in my almost 50 years around the game! Two Hills forward was in on a partial breakaway and attempted a deke to Bowtells right side, which Justin read all the way, as he laid his right leg down and made what looked like a very routine save. Then the net came crashing off its moorings and play was stopped. The Two Hills team was headed to the bench on a routine line change when the linesman from the opposite side of the ice suddenly decided that Two Hills needed a goal and skated to the net that was completely sideways and empty

of pucks and began signaling “Goal”. Now me and my accomplices stand in the corner some 30 feet or so from that particular scene. At no time was the sight of the puck lost to us or any of the other 100 fans on that side. That puck was never within one foot of the goal line Photos submitted.

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not to mention that it was a foot to the right of the net as well. That puck had as much of a chance of being in that net as I do of captaining Canada next synchronize tumbling team! After much deliberation to everyone’s amazement it was ruled a goal. Wow! Down 2-1 on a bogus call the Horseman carried on and at 1:03 left in the first leg, Shayne Cusack corralled a puck at the line and fed to Ty Macnab who poked it through to his bro Brad Macnab, who in turn wheeled out front with it and lifted a backhand into the barn to tie the match at 2-2, after one. The cattle strucka t 17:27 and again at 14:17 to take a two goal lead on the

Horseman. At 8:04 GMC Botting, with assists going to captain Kurt and Mike McKay, brought the Stangs within reach of the lead wagon. Then with eight seconds left in the stanza, on a set play, captain Kurt won the faceoff straight across the rink to teammate Brad Macnab who wheeled down the right wing and turned loose a bullet that the Longhorn stable boy couldn’t corral and the rebound hit a hard, charging Badger Goldsmith and ricocheted into the barn to tie the match at 4-4 with only two seconds left on the stopwatch. At 14:50 of the home stretch the cattle notched one to take the lead and they stayed in the lead for nearly ten minutes but then, here come da fuzz! Lee Popescul, one of our two resident Smokies, and whose signature I’ve seen on a couple of yellow coupons of my own, gathered up a loose turd and hammered it into the barn to tie up at five each. Assists on the play went to “Smokie II” Darren Ryan, and civilian Shayne Cusack. Setting the stage for some late game heroics and did not disappoint after some chances and bit of scramble Brad Macnab found his bro Ty, in the slot and Ty rifled in a one timer for the winner with only 1:31 left on the clock. Justin Bowtell played well again for the win.

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in a similar situation to the women. The team started off the weekend round robin with a tough 3 – 2 loss to their nemesis Keyano Huskies but followed that game up with 5 – 3 victory and of the Medicine Hat Rattlers and then a 4 – 0 win over the Ambrose Lions. The men’s record over the round robin was good enough to move them into the Gold Medal game against the host Huskies. The Huskies proved to be too much for the Rustlers as they defeated Lakeland 7 – 2 in the Gold Medal game to win the Championship on their home court. For the Rustler men even though they were disappointed they did not return home with the Gold they are starting to develop a strong history in the sport earning their 4th ACAC medal in as many years. The Rustlers men put in a solid performance over the entire season and two members of the team were rewarded for their efforts being named to the ACAC All Conference teams. Third year Braydon Bretzer was named to the ACAC All Conference First Team while 4th year Omar Amador was named to the second team.

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The Lakeland Rustlers Futsal teams competed March 7 to 9 at Keyano College in the ACAC Futsal Championships to see who would be crowned the best in the province. After two qualifying tournaments, in the second semester, the women’s team went into the tournament ranked second in their division. The Rustler men also went into the weekend the Championship weekend chasing the first place team in the standings. The Rustlers women started off with a 4 – 0 victory over the host Keyano Huskies on Friday night and then followed that up with a 3 – 3 tie against the top ranked Medicine Hat Rattlers on Saturday and finally a 4 – 2 victory over the Ambrose Lions to finish round robin play. The two victories and a tie catapulted the women into the Gold medal game against the league leading Medicine Hat Rattlers. Over the season the Rustlers played fairly even with the Rattlers and it would boil down to which team could put together a solid 50 minutes in the final game of the season. When the final whistle blew the Rattlers were declared the ACAC Champions defeating the Rustlers 4 – 2 in a hard fought game. The Rustler women were rewarded with a Silver medal for their hard work over the season. The silver medal the women won is their second ACAC medal in as many years as they were crowned the ACAC Champions in the 2012 – 2013 season. At the Championship banquet on the weekend two Rustler Athletes were acknowledged for their body of work over the season. Chelsey Kostesky was named to the ACAC All Conference first team for her efforts throughout the year, while Paige Keber was selected to the ACAC All Conference Second Team. The Rustler men’s team found themselves

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2014 Lode King Prestige Triple Axle Bulker Air Ride, ABS, Auto Slacks, 24.5 P/C Steel Wheels, Michels Tarp.

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$174,500.00 NEW LISTING 5136-48 St Mannville MLS #50886

Bruce: 853-0048 Susan: 853-7075 Ron: 853-7288 Faye: 581-5359

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$159,500.00 4703-48B Ave MLS #50789

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2015 TRAILERS ARRIVING MID APRIL

OPEN HOUSE

THUR., APRIL 3RD

Every Spring in appreciation to our valued customers, Fort Garry Industries brings together some of the biggest names in heavy duty aftermarket parts and equipment for our Annual Open House Events. This year is no exception! One-day-only specials and savings on a variety of parts and equipment. This will include our entire inventory of trailers too! So mark your calendars, and drop in to join the celebrations!

ON NOW AT YOUR Alberta CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ‡/†/¥/*Offers apply to the purchase, finance and lease of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA/K05), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA/KPK) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. ‡ 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD/2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$119 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. † 0%/0.9%/0% for 48/60/48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax LS FWD/2014 Equinox LS FWD based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax LS FWD/2014 Equinox LS FWD including Freight and Air Tax is $20,845/$20,295/$27,745 at 0%/0.9%/0% APR, with $995/$1,695/$1,999 Down payment, Bi-Weekly payments are $99/$99/$139 for 48/60/48 months. Total obligation is $11,334/$14,568/$16,475 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,511/$6,322/$11,270. ¥¥ $1,800 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze 1LT. Cash credits available on most models. See participating dealer or chevrolet.ca for details. Offers end March 31, 2014. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ~Includes 6 months trial of Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Turn-by-Turn Navigation not available in certain areas; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations), advisor assisted-routing available; Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. + The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. Consumer Digest Best Buy was awarded to the 2010-2014 Equinox. *^Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). *† Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. **Based on GM testing in accordance to Government of Canada test methods. ¥ Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. To protect your card balance, register online at www.petro-canada. ca/preferred today. †† 2014 Equinox 2LT equipped with the True North Edition are eligible to receive an $800 MSRP credit equal to the MSRP of the Perforated Leather Seating Option (AFL/AFN/AFM). Dealer Trade or Factory order may be required. Offer available to units purchased/delivered from March 1 to March 31, 2014. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details. ‡‡ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac car, SUV or crossover delivered in Canada between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet, Buick GMC vehicles; $1,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles. Ineligible vehicles: Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado and GMC Sierra. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.

28 The Vermilion Voice March 24, 2014

Warm Weather Fun In Mannville

With the more temperate s p r i n g - l i k e w e a t h e r, children have made their way to the outdoors , enjoying some fun activities like these boys in Mannville who were playing street hockey. From left, Wyatt Douglas, Evin Perron, Fionn Dalton and Tadgh Dalton grabbed their sticks and nets to square off in a game of ball hockey in front of their houses.

Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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Issue 505

Margaret Palmer Celebrates 25 Years With TD

Last week, Margaret Palmer of Vermilion’s TD Canada Trust celebrated 25 years with the financial company. She originally worked for TD in Lethbridge and Calgary branches until starting her family. After 17 years she returned to work serving clients out of the St. Paul branch until coming to Vermilion in 1997. Pictured here is Vermilion branch manager Marlene Beattie, left, with Palmer on her 25 year anniversary with TD Canada Trust. Photo Karen Nedzielski.

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