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Below: Duncan MacMillan in the ﬁnals on Saturday for the Mounted Cowboy Shoot in front of the Grandstand. Above: 6 Horse Hitch ﬁnals. See next week for full coverage. Photos Sue Chikie.

Smiling faces from young to old lined the streets to watch the annual kick off parade to the 108th Vermilion Fair. This year’s slogan was “From Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels. ” Rain showers one minute to sweltering sun the next didnt keep the crowds of people local and non-local from attending the events of this years Fair. Take a look through this weeks issue for more exciting fair pictures. Next week there will be the results of events and more photos.

In This Week’s Issue: 523 Voice Presents Cheque Page 2

Friday At The Fair Page 7

Fire At The Dump Page 10

Congratulations Vermilion and Thank You to all the volunteers for another successful Vermilion Fair

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Voice Presents VIBE with a Cheque face painting and balloon animals for the families. A cheque was presented to the As we reported last week we held our deserving organization in the sum of 10th Anniversary Celebration at The $800, for all their hard work. With the help of VIBE our Anniversary celebration Vermilion Voice on July 16. During this event a barbeque was held was a success. for the public from 11:00 a.m. until 2 In this photo Sue Chikie, presented p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers and refresh- the VIBE team with the cheque. ments were served in exchange for a From left Laryssa Speck, Sue Chikie, donation. Pat Calyniuk, Crystal Jackson All the proceeds were donated to the and Jennifer Peterson. Photo Lindsey local VIBE (Vermilion Is Being Empow- Montgomery. ered) team. The VIBE crew also provided

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On Tuesday July 22, the town of Vermilion hosted a courageous man. Jim Prentice, who turned 58 yearsold on July 20, is hot on the campaign trail, working hard to earn the leadership of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party Association and become Premier. With its huge energy resources owned by 4.2 million people,Alberta is possibly the wealthiest jurisdiction in the world today. According to Prentice, in order to maximize the value of the province’s natural resources, we need to diversify our customer base. At the present time, practically 100% of exports go to the United States, at 50 cents on the dollar. “The United States should be one of our customers,” Prentice stated, “not the only one”. He is an outspoken supporter of the pipelines. “We must sell our energy at global prices”. A passionate outdoorsman, Prentice was Minister of the Environment during the 2009 World Conference on climate change in Copenhagen. Attended by 30,000 delegates from around the

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1st Annual Dan MacDonald Jr. Memorial Softball Tournament Christal Singer Submitted

THE GAME MUST GO ON A great weekend of softball was played at the Rusylvia Ball Park from July 18 – July 20, 2014. This tournament held every year by the ball team the “Brew Crew”. However with Dan Jr. MacDonald Jr. being one of the guys who enjoyed softball but especially enjoyed the camaraderie and family atmosphere. Dan enjoyed all sports and one of his favorite summer past times was entering in the Rusylvia ball tournaments this would have been his 5th season, unfortunately Dan passed just close by the baseball park (the last day of ball July 14, 2013). It was a tragic and great loss and great sadness for everyone who attended and who grew to know Dan MacDonald Jr. To honor him the Brew Crew team and all winners of last years tournament donated their money to Dan’s parents Danny MacDonald and Christal Singer for them to put up a flag pole next to the Rusylvia Club House . Harvey Dutchak (president of the Ukranian Ryslyvia even put Dan’s name in at the pitcher’s mound on the first field. This past week they got a small work bee together and placed the flag and small plaque placed next to the flag prior to the tournament. Dan MacDonald Jr’s team was the Ice Cold Pitchers and Trevor Farkash member of the Brew Crew presented another plaque to Ice Cold Pitchers and accepting on behalf of the team was Rocky MacDonald (Dan jr’s brother) and thanking the Ice Cold Pitchers for continuing to keep the team together and coming out to have a good time. And a good time it was. Tournament

winners were Family Affair first in A side. And Dan Jr. would have been proud “FINALLY’ they won a division spot coming in first on the B side after five seasons. Bittersweet for Ice Cold Pitchers but I know they did it for Dan and his family. And placing first on the C side were the Pilsner Pirates. Danny, Christal, and Rocky would like to thank everyone who came and welcomed them back and who were nothing but loving and caring and showing their support. Special thanks go to Trevor Farkash, Doug Hartwell, Har vey and Anita Dutchak, all the helpers to put the flag pole up, who were DanJr’s family and friends. The game must go on and we will see you next year. In Memory of Dan John MacDonald Jr. “The Greatest” Little boy in a baseball hat stands in the field with his ball and bat Says, “I am the greatest player of them all” Puts his bat in his shoulder and he tosses up his ball. And the ball goes up and the ball comes down, Swings his bat all the way around The world so still you can hear the sound, the baseball falls to the ground. Now the little boy doesn’t say a word, picks up his ball he is undeterred. Says, “I am the greatest that there has ever been” And he grits his teeth and he tries again. And the ball goes up and the ball comes down, Swings his bat all the way around

In this photo the plaque the BREW CRE W presented to the Ice Cold Pitchers team and member Rocky MacDonald for keeping the team going. Photos Christal Singer. The world so still you can hear the sound, the baseball falls to the ground. He makes no excuses he shows no fear He just closes his eyes and listens to the cheers. Little boy he adjusts his hat, picks up his ball, stares at his bat Says “I am the greatest when the game is on the line” And he gives his all one last time. And the ball goes up and the moon so bright Swings his bat with all his might The world’s as still as still can be, the

In this photo is the Flag Pole that stands next to the Rusylvia Club Hou se in memor y of Dan Joh n MacDonald Jr. baseball falls And that’s strike three. Now it’s suppertime and his momma calls, Little boy starts home with his bat and ball. Says, “I am the greatest, that is a fact, But even I didn’t know I could pitch like that!” Says, “I am the greatest, that is understood, But even I didn’t know I could pitch that good!” From Family & Friends

Youth Art Heartworks Studio Lindsey Montgomery Reporter

Hear tworks Studio in Vermilion provided a week of art classes for local youth. Cindi Plant is the Art Instructor for this event. Every summer Plant provides different age groups with the chance to let their creativity flow with art instruction. If you would like to learn more you can email cindi.plant@gmail.com.

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Editorial

Vermilion Fair Comes to Life Elina Castro Editor

Walking through the Fair grounds, gawking at the horses, cattle, car ts and wagons; hearing the laughter, and watching the smiles, hugs, and handshakes of those who have not seen each other in a while, I am impressed by the amount of thinking and work that has gone into this event, and I silently tip my hat to the Vermilion Agricultural Society members, staff and volunteers. I ask myself: How did they do it? It takes

serious backbone to put on a dazzling and efficiently organized Parade and Show year after year. While searching through the Agricultural Society’s website (www. vermilionag.ca) for a little history, the following story caught my fancy with its hilarious glimpse at how things began. Vermilion’s First Fair Excerpt from a letter by Ernest M. Taylor (1885-1915) Dated October 24th, 1906. “A cowboy in Vermilion volunteered to ride a steer if anybody had a wild one handy. None was forthcoming, but the owner of one of the livery barns sent for a horse of known evil disposition which had never been ridden before. When the horse came,

it was impossible to approach it with the saddle - the mere sight of it made it kick and plunge. The cowboy then got out his rope and after one or two throws noosed one of its front legs. With one or two skilful turns he got the leg securely fastened to its body, so that it only had three legs to stand on. Another attempt was then made to saddle the horse, but with no success. He then threw the horse single handed by means of his rope, fastened all its legs together and saddled it while on the ground. Then he let it get up, unfastened all the ropes and leapt into the saddle. The horse bucked, kicked and reared, snort-

ing loudly all the time, while the ring of spectators rushed back out of the way. For about twenty minutes it did its best to unhorse him, but was not able to, and then it realized it was beaten and became quite quiet. That was the climax to the fair.” Much like that fearless cowboy one hundred and eight years ago, the members, staff, volunteers and supporters of the Vermilion Agricultural Society with sheer energy, determination and pride have brought communities, families and friends together, and have earned the motto: “Keeping the community strong”. Here’s to another one hundred years.

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Around The Campfire Neil B. Stratton Columnist

Well, I blinked and July passed me by, and the busier I get the faster summer will try to pass me by. Also, I have to slow down and/or live and enjoy some adventures. I would rather they be any outdoor adventures -- it’s the fond memories of the adventures that slow summer time down, even if living them goes by in what seems like a flash. This past weekend I went on an adventure, and though it wouldn’t classify as an outdoor adventure, most of it was enjoyed outdoors, or it felt like it anyway. Since bow hunting season is coming quickly with less than 40 sleeps now, I decided to take the wife on a long weekend road trip, just for her, she had been longing to see her home town for quite some time. Roxanne was born in Red Deer as were both our daughters, and it’s been some 20 plus years since we had been there, and she was a little homesick. Also, she was thinking of the future and retirement, which I am fortunate that I can do at a decent age with full retirement benefits, so options are open on just where we want to do that when the time comes. I’m not much of a road trip lover as driving has always worn me out, but it’s kinda sorta like being outdoors with a lot of scenery, wilderness and interesting

things to look at while driving. The first leg of the trip was to stop off at my folks for a visit in rural Lacombe. Unfortunately it has been too long since we have done that also, so it was good to see them and visit. They have a large honey bee farm which is always interesting with sweet rewards, a large quantity of fresh honey was at the top of Roxanne’s things to do or get on the trip. I noticed some large buildings off in the distance on the north 40 and asked mom what it was, and she took us on a tour of the family owned “automatic” milk farm ; a huge high tech building much more than what I think of as a farm. Absolutely amazing…not a soul around, and all the chores are done. I miss Daisy and the rest of the milking cows come and go as they please; they enter the building from one open side. There are feeding stations where the cows go to feed. As they feed they are milked automatically. Not only are they milked, they get a gentle bath and there is even an automatic pooper scooper that cleans and mops the place up. It was a beautiful evening and we spent it outdoors comparing gardens, watching wildlife…basically the birds and the bees, ha ha… and just enjoying the company. We spent the night in a hotel in central Red Deer as we didn’t want to be a burden to the folks, and the wife wanted to visit the quaint little farmers market the next day, which is within walking distance. Another beautiful day and we headed

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out early to the farmers market. Well folks, things have changed: This quaint little farmers market was now like a three-ring circus. There were more people there than in the entire town of Wainwright. Literally thousands of people were selling every “knick knack” known to man; street performers were everywhere. One young man sat on an 8 ft. high unicycle, peddling it so it stayed in one place, all the while juggling three sharp swords, a real three-ring circus somewhere is missing out. The farmers market had at best 20% of things actually having to do with farmers, but you could buy everything fresh, including farm fresh windows, I thought it was a joke at first. They were selling old farm house windows similar to some older windows I am replacing on my own home; these had no glass, just a wooden window frame and were asking $45.00 each for them. Scary thing was there were people buying them, walking around that farmers market took hours and was an adventure, of some sort, all by itself. That afternoon we headed down the road to Penhold. Penhold, or Mynarski Park as the Military base was called, is where our girls grew up since they were born. It was good to see and brought back many fond memories. We drove to Penhold to explore and then out to the river where I raised my Alaskan Malamute sled and pack dogs, I really missed the sights, sounds and memories there. Innisfail was on the list, but by the time we got there, we had other plans so we didn’t have a good look around, Innisfail is also home to the Discovery Wildlife Park... http://discoverywildlifepark.com There they have bears, wolves, tigers, raccoons…all the cool critters, and the wife has an animal nose fetish and wanted to squish the Barneys, the big 1,300 lb Grizzly bear’s nose who, incidentally, is a big movie star, as are many of the animals there. Many have been in major movies such as Anchorman, Dr. Doolittle 2, Grizzly Falls, RV, Air Buddies and many more. O n t h e l a s t d a y, w e m a d e o u r way back to Red Deer for a look at Roxanne’s folks home where they lived before they passed, and where Roxanne grew up. That evening Roxanne wanted to

see Red Deer’s Westerner Days stampede/fair, something she did every year as a young lady…let me tell you that was o n e whole oth er kin d of adventure. The people there now were as interesting as any rides or main attractions; we made it in perfect time to see a concert by the rock band ‘The Sheep dogs” which rocked. We left before the fireworks, as it poured rain for a while and like most we were wet. We had a late supper at Roxanne’s favorite restaurant, East Side Mario’s, and enjoyed their endless salads and fresh hot bread sticks. Sunday morning was beautiful again, and life was good…they even had a Tim Horton’s right in the Hotel parking lot, which can give directions to all in Red Deer. We decided to leave the Discovery Wildlife Park for another adventure which I want to include, the badlands, Royal Tyrrell Museum and Dinosaur Park… www.tyrrellmuseum.com/ We wanted to see Lacombe and visit my younger brother’s campsite, which is actually his grave site – I call it a campsite – and we sat in grass beside his grave stone and talked. I own the grass next to my brother as it will be my resting place also and it is paid for. I drew his headstone: on one side… mountains, streams, bears, moose etc. in a sunset scenario. We had a long visit. I glued a successful hunting arrow to the front of his headstone, and we invited him to join us at the folks for the rest of the morning and afternoon. The whole adventure was pressure free, I even enjoyed it. We didn’t have to be anywhere at any certain time, we did and saw what we wanted when we wanted; it is scary how much Alberta has grown in these places. Get out there folks… adventures await you!

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Sons of Anarchy Franklin Wolters Columnist

Just the other day while sitting in a local watering hole, I observed a young man in a sweat shirt that had that logo across the front, back and down both sleeves. I guess he wanted to make certain it was seen!! I’d like to bet that that young man probably has no idea what it would be like to live in that kind of situation. Let’s see, if we can define that kind of lifestyle. To start with there would not be, like as not, any kind of law enforcement, if there was any law to enforce. Try to think of that for a minute, and realize you’d have to post a guard before you could bed down for the night and imagine that anything you owned would be target for anyone who wanted to take it from you. Hard to imagine, you think? Fact is a good part of the world lives that way. Maybe we better beware that that kind of activity doesn’t catch on in this country. When you watch the news and read the dailies, the news is taking on a

dangerous tone, when you hear of politicians taking liberties with money that they’ve been entrusted to look after and witnessing our judicial system turning convicted criminals out to roam our streets and continue their nefarious ways. Think of the problems of the boys on the beat, doing repeat time after time arrests of the same people. That must be a morale killer. I don’t understand, I guess I’m not well enough educated, maybe, to how cold blooded killing can be first or second degree. The family of the victims must feel that they have been betrayed in the mumbo-jumbo of the system, when the perpetrators are given a tap on the wrist and set free. There must be a fairer way. I can remember in my childhood hearing of the respect that the Mounties attained by fair and just administration of their duties, and how even throwing a punch at a member was a definite No- No. Think of now when it seems that even using them as target practice is something to do to make a statement somehow. By the same token we’re shaken by stories such as the gun grab in High River and events like unarmed people being hit

with tazers and being subjected, I think to perhaps a bit of unreasonable use of authority. As anyone can remember, one potato in the bin can spoil a lot of others anywhere near. We surely knew that but for the presence of our police force, we’d be on the front line against the drug dealers who use us as a fodder for their mills. Ever hear of home invasions or carjacking? Well it is a fact of life and we who read the daily papers see it happening almost daily. Still we’re told we aren’t to try and defend ourselves in any way, just leave it to the local police. When you live perhaps twenty miles from the nearest town, I think you’d feel like a gopher in an open field, with a sky full of hungry birds of prey circling above. Get the picture? I think the birds would have the prey eaten and gone before help could possibly arrive. Even with the way things are today, somehow people should have the “Right” to protect their own home in an emergency. There aren’t enough police to be everywhere and the laws should be made to allow at least that. I’d hate to try to run a business in Edmonton or any large centre, with a justice system as it is

and have all the incidences of crime and violence going on, with me as the source of cash for these people to carry on their chosen lifestyle. Just read the police file in the “Daily Sun”. Makes you wonder, how can society put up with such? I hear of murders committed and in too many instances the guilty soul is in a short while out enjoying life a free being. Turn the page and we see police have in the cold winter taken people into the country to survive the best they can. Can you wonder that respect for the whole process is systematically being eroded? Even members involved in drunken driving or abuses of a spouse in similar circumstances have, I believe, lessened our respect and trust in our law enforcement. God help us if we can’t rely on our police. Anarchy isn’t even pleasant to think of, let alone live in its presence. As a law abiding, free thinking fails, our heritage is to speak out and take an interest in what is going on around us and yes, to work with, and not against, those who strive to keep us safe. Just think of this world without and thank your lucky stars we still have time to work to improve our situation before it is too late.

Friday At The Fair Nicole Crossan Reporter

The community of Vermilion is fortunate to have one of the least expensive Fairs in the area. For a mere five dollars, people are granted passage for the entire day. Scattered showers in the afternoon may have driven some people away, but this was followed by a warm, sunny evening filled with laughter, excitement, great music and devoted volunteers like the rockin’ Reverend Keith Marsh. He, like many other volunteers at the fair, spent hours feeding long lineups of hungry fairgoers, while uncles like Owen Hill sat on a bench and helped to dress up competitors who appeared in the wide variety of competitions. RVs lined the train tracks and filled just about every field and parking lot in Vermilion. Rick Dees, manager of the stage behind Anthony’s Grill booth, sang some gospel and western tunes with the Outriders lead singer, and spoke

of the talents of other musicians who would appear on his stage throughout the fair. He praised Matthew McCrae for his unique talent as a Vermilion original folk artist. He also had great praise for the eleven year-old singer Jordyn Pollard from Lloydminster who sings to contemporary music. Audiences stood in awe of the talents of Lexi Strate, who won the Future Star award this year and appeared on stage three times this weekend. Udo Mueller and Dixie Coleman from the Elk Point Choir were a hit as well, and can be seen again every Christmas as the Elk Point Choir tours Elk Point and St. Paul. As people ran to the indoor events to escape the mild showers, they encountered a dazzling art display by Vermilion students in the Exhibit Hall. One picture, done in black and white, appeared to fold into itself. Nearby, there were mouthwatering vegetable and fruit entries alongside the herbs and flowers. On the opposite side of the room were homemade wines and canning sections while

a variety of other entries lay between. What a remarkable, colorful display of talent was exhibited at the Vermilion Fair this year. What a great opportunity for people to beam rays of sunshine to their audience. Another indoor hit was the humour writer Professor Clickity Klunk who has published ten rhyming children’s stories and has eight more still to come. He has visited the Vermilion library summer program and school several times and can recite each one of his books off the top of his head with flair and with a twist of his black top hat at any given moment. He introduces himself as a man who has written over 600 poems, then invites his audience to take out a shovel and bury 300 hundred of them. Professor Klunk’s favourite book hasn’t been published yet. It is about a young man named Clayton. He has a disability; he is made out of clay. Despite this shortcoming, he learns to excel.

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The John & Marguerite Webb family would like to express our gratitude to all those wonderful people who were so kind and caring to them, and especially for the many hugs. We are grateful to the people who brought gifts of food, flowers, friendship, and especially their time, visiting John and his family when he was at home and in the hospital. You have no idea how much John and all of us treasured those visits. For all those individuals that helped make his funeral such a memorable experience for the family; setting up (and taking down) chairs, providing the music, the flowers, and the food we are eternally grateful. We would especially like to thank the staff of Webb's, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and our extended family. We appreciate the generous gifts to various charities made in John’s name. Thank you John & Marguerite Webb and Family

A third indoor favorite was The Old Butler Building where one could see chicks hatching out of their eggs and hens in pens. Visitors could also learn how bees socialize and taste a fresh honeycomb. Margaret Snelgrove explained that if there are two queen bees in one hive, the hive will swarm. Her husband’s uncle, Louis Snelgrove, has published books about bees, including one titled Queen Rearing. Snelgrove’s daughter, Peggy Jillson, was on hand to teach people about the importance of bees to food production. Jillson lives in Eugene, Oregon, and brings her entire family to the Vermilion Fair each year. She has two hives in her backyard in Oregon. Outside, the pony chariot races, antique tractor pull, heavy horse hitches and chuck wagon races kept the audience humming and hurrahing as the rain subsided. Check throughout the paper for fair pictures.

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Ah, you’re Canadians, the man says. Wait a minute---he’s the one with the accent, isn’t he? We remind ourselves that when visiting someplace else, we are the ones with the accents. Travelling to other places in the world offers the opportunity to experience people, sights, and sounds different from our own. We notice first the most obvious, mundane differences. The weather. The condition of the roads. The appearance of buildings and public spaces. If we have the opportunity to explore a variety of destinations, we explore with fascination the depth of similarities and differences between people and cultures. It’s natural to compare what we know to what we encounter when we visit another country. If we arrive in Mexico in January, we welcome warmth. We might even smile smugly, recalling the scene of swirling snow we left behind, placing it on the list of things remembered but not really missed. When we visit countries centu-

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ries older than our own, we expect to encounter landscapes and architecture unavailable in our part of the world. Yet, we are often surprised to feel an authentic connection to places steeped in such history. It’s like realizing that our favourite story, as endearing and captivating as it may be, has for all our lives been missing the introduction and the first and second chapters. Finding ourselves in the presence of landscapes and ruins traversed and occupied by our ancestors can be a profoundly moving experience. Viewing our own country over a long distance may help us understand the world slightly better. It may even help us to understand ourselves better. Or at least to consider who and what Canadians are in the greater context of the world. People from other places ask questions about Canada. Where, in your country, is Alberta? Is it near where that band, Arcade Fire, is from? Is everyone there bilingual? Do you play hockey? How big are the Rocky Mountains? Is it always cold? Have you ever actually seen a moose? Are there really more jobs than people where you’re from? Do you know Beth from Toronto? We do our best to explain, trying not

to take it as an insult that everyone everywhere doesn’t know the layout and nature of our great land. We are grateful that there aren’t so many questions about dogsleds and living in igloos as in the distant past. No matter what part of the planet we inhabit, it’s likely that most of us are a little ethnocentric. We imagine the universe revolves around our country, our culture, our own experience, all of which, naturally, is the best. Travelling is an opportunity to expand that perspective. It’s a chance to gain a better understanding of how vast and diverse the world really is, and how our own experience, in a multitude of ways, is neither superior or inferior to others that thrive elsewhere. Our own culture is simply one of the thousands in existence. If the experience is a positive one, it’s not unusual to daydream about selling out and relocating. Costa Rica, here we come! It would take some consideration, though, for most of us to abandon our home and native land permanently. It seems there’s no end to fascinating places in the world to visit, yet it’s mostly true that there’s no place like home. What do we love most about our Canada and enjoying the privilege of

calling ourselves Canadian? Maybe each of us ought to think about that as the years pass and we keep venturing out but always coming back again. Maybe one day, just to see what we come up with, we’ll take a pencil and some paper and attempt to make a list. Put it in a jar to pull out as a personal reminder now and then. Call it The Ten Things I Love Best About My Canada.

Ashley Jones with her horse. Photos Nicole Corssan.

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The Best of Times Dawn Hames Columnist

When I think of th e l a s t s eve ra l weeks, I think of Charles Dickens’ line, ”It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” I 3”occasion wide version attended the joyous of my best friend’s son’s wedding. I was sad that my friend had to experience this special event in a wheelchair, back and forth to the hospital. We usually talked on the phone, but I was told to text

while she was in the hospital. The next day I texted her at the hospital, “It was a beautiful wedding, when do you get to come home? “ I did not hear back from her. I had bought a joke book I wanted to take over to her and read some, and laugh with her. I had heard that humour can boost the immune system, and help in the fight against cancer. We could laugh and cry and hope together. I kept checking my phone for her text reply. When I got home from work a few days later, my husband told me that my friend was gone. I felt confused, trying to process what he had just said.

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My first response was: “No… no…” not wanting to accept it. I asked: How can that be? How can it be that when such a lovely, mother, wife, sister, grandma and friend to so many can slip away on us all? One week we are rejoicing at a wedding, the next week we are deeply saddened, sharing hugs and tears. How does one come to terms with such a loss? I read two books on heaven. I cried. I thought about so many of the moments that we had spent together, replaying them in my mind, like a movie made up of fragments of our times together, as young women, then new

moms and before we knew it, our children had grown up. As I write this, I know the Vermilion Voice has one less reader. She told me she always read my column, and I said, “Really?” When she read about the trips to other countries, she knew the articles well, because she was there with me. Now she has made a journey to another place. It is a place of infinite beauty and full of joy. And even though I am sad to go on without her, I am also very happy that she is now in the best of times.

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Message From The Mayor Mayor Bruce MacDuf f spoke about the Annual Fair and what it means to him. “The Fair acts as a reunion. People come home from all over. I would like to thank the Agricultural Society volunteers, exhibitors, sponsors, judges, participants, attendees. It has been another great Parade and Fair.” Elina Castro Reporter

The provincial park, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores and liquor stores are enjoying the great inﬂux of people to the three-day event. So … What is the secret to the Agricultural Society’s 108-year success? “Volunteers,” the Mayor replied. “It is the work of the volunteers that has kept the Fair going all these years.”

Mayor Bruce MacDuff, Tracy Edwards, President and CEO of Lakeland College and Leon Benoit, MLA in the parade. Photos Sue Chikie.

Fire In The Dump Elina Castro Reporter

The Vermilion Fire and Rescue Department had a busy day on July 21. The call came around mid-morning with a report about a fire at the City dump. The Fire Department responded promptly, but a quick-thinking employee had pulled the burning debris outside, and the fire was extinguished. “This fire seems accidental.” Deputy Fire Chief, Anton Krys told The Voice in a telephone interview. “Someone dumped something hot, but thanks to Vince Cusak there was no damage to buildings or people. Kudos to Mr. Cusak.” Residents should be careful with the type of materials they are dumping, since it can affect an entire community. “We are a busy group,” Krys added. “We get about one call every two days. Yesterday (Monday 21) we had three calls: One about the dump, one about a motor vehicle accident, and the third about a stove fire in an apartment building.” A very active group, the Vermilion Fire Department, has 28 volunteer members. Anton Krys has been with them for 16 years. “Thankfully our employers allow us to do this. At times it’s like having two full time jobs,” Krys concluded. Fire Prevention Tips – www.vermilionriver.com One of the best ways to help yourself, your family and the Fire Department is to be pro-active when it comes to fire

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Matt Spicer and Bryce Lytle keep the community safe on Monday, July 21. Photo Sue Chikie. of the fastest spreading and destructive of all types of residential fires. Have a fire escape plan AND practice it. Have smoke alarms on every level of your home and test them regularly. Educate yourself and your family about

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Myrnam Fair Makes Everyone Smile Nicole Crossan

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T he Myrnam Ag Society barbecue and silent auction kicked off the Myrnam Fair and Fun Days on Friday, July 18th. In a town with a p opulation of 379, just over 250 people were in attendance. From a distance, there appeared to be a never ending lineup at the kitchen of the Myrnam Arena. Volunteers from the Myrnam Ag Society cooked steak, hamburgers, and hotdogs for their customers and filled up the rest of their plates with side dishes. Thanks to the large group of people in attendance, just over $6000 was raised at the silent and live auctions to purchase rescue equipment for the fire department. Nestor Saskiw, Parade Marshall, commented on how grateful the Ag Society is for all the support they have received from the strong group of committed volunteers to the people in attendance at the events this weekend. Just over 170 people attended the pancake breakfast the next morning despite the gloomy, foreboding weather that threatened to rain on the Myrnam parade. As the floats lined up on the fair grounds and an audience began to line the sidewalks, rain began to pour down. People pulled out umbrellas and blankets,

Mayor Willie Babiuk shields himself from the rain, just before the parade began. Photos Nicole Crossan.

Tyson Nicols saddles up on the new pony ride at the Myrnam fair.

of the children said, “I got to ride the pony six times.” The show and shine event was also happening during the rodeo. At the show and shine, people can put anything they have of interest on display—from cars and trucks to snowmobiles. “It doesn’t even have to be a motorized vehicle,” John Fedoriuk explains, “you can bring out anything you have of interest.”

surrounded the calf in an attempt to recapture it, but the calf skillfully used its long horns to make its escape. Meanwhile, the red c a l f b e c a m e tired of waiting at the pen entrance a n d b e g a n to wa n d e r away. I n a re m a r ka b l e te a m ef fo r t, th e re d calf was herded back into the stall and the time was announced. The next team penned one calf in only 28 seconds plus the minute and a half penalty. “There was not a kid passed by without a smile on his face,” a member of the Ag Society Board concluded. “What a great set of events. There was something for everyone.”

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Shane Saskiw hands out roses in front of the Myrnam Seniors Centre during the Myrnam parade. and sought shelter to protect them from the downpour and chill in the air. The police siren signaled the beginning of the parade. Suddenly the rain stopped and the sky began to clear. The rain held up the rest of the day, which allowed the events to run without a hitch. As soon as the parade was finished, Leon Benoit spoke about his childhood days watching the parade and collecting candy. He commended all involved in making the Myrnam Fair a successful event year after year and encouraged them to keep up the good work. Donna Rudolph from the Town Council said a few words, followed by Nestor Saskiw’s announcement of the parade winners. As the rain dried up from the warmth of the sun that appeared out of the morning clouds, some children had time to play on the pink castle and blue marine inflatable bouncy toys and to ride the ponies, while other children and adults stayed inside the giant belly of the Myrnam arena to watch the rodeo. This is the first year Myrnam has had a pony ride at the fair thanks to Terence and Megan Nichols who set up and ran this event. They expressed their joy at how much enthusiasm they witnessed as the children lined up to go on the ponies again and again. One

Andrew Yaremko, organizer for the 5th Annual Ranch Rodeo in Myrnam, says, “It’s not like the traditional rodeos. Most of the events emulate something people do every day on the ranch. It is slower paced than regular rodeos and most of the skills required are in stockmanship and horsemanship rather than action.” The announcer, Miles Wowk, states, “Ranch rodeos are becoming more and more popular because people like to come to their local communities and see their local cowboys compete.” There were six teams entered into the rodeo this year from Bonnyville, Vegreville, Hay Lakes, and local teams. One of the events that had the audience riveted was the team penning event. Miles announced that teams had to get two calves in the stall at the same time. If they only got one calf in they would receive a minute and a half time penalty. He advised the contestants that it would be better to get one penned and lose a minute and a half than to get none at all. One team gathered their two calves and seemed ready to pen them both easily when the horned calf suddenly changed direction. Meanwhile the red calf eased towards the open pen and waited at the door. Team members

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Denis McCormack on the Wheel for the Elkâ€™s Booth. Photo Sue Chikie.

Duncan MacMillan getting prepared for the Mounted Cowboy Shoot. Photo Elina Castro.

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Fountain Tire Annual Pancake Breakfast

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Fountain Tire held its Annual Pancake Breakfast on July 25. Darrin Zubiak, Manager of Fountain Tire, held their 6th annual pancake breakfast during the Vermilion Fair. Proceeds from the breakfast will be donated to the â€œWalking through Grief Society.â€? In attendance, helping cook pancakes and sausages for the numerous amount of community members who came out to help support the event, were Blair Macnab who had worked with Fountain Tire for 28 years, Randy Macnab who has been employed with Fountain Tire for the last 25 years and works in the Fort MacMurray location and Dick Allen who worked at Fountain Tire for 43 years and is presently resides in Edmonton.

Blair Macnab and Dick Allen f lipping sausages at the Fountain Tire Pancake breakfast. Photo Lorna Hamilton.

Darrin Zubiak, Blair Macnab and Blair Macnab at the Fountain Tire Pancake breakfast. Photo Sue Chikie.

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Vermilion-Mannville Interclub Achievement Day Vermilion 4 - H Sheep Club Submitted

The Mannville Multi and Vermilion Interclub Sheep and Goat sale wa s h e l d o n Tu e s d ay, J u l y 2 2 a t the Vermilion Ag Grounds. Sheep and goat members showed off their animals and all of their hard

work to the judges and the crowds. Members choose a market lamb in the spring and then care for it until the Achievement Day and Sale. They learn how to feed, groom and teach the lambs to lead. The winners of the Market lamb w e r e : J u n i o r (a g e s 9 -11) A i n sley Bader - 1st, Mia Westergaard -

2nd, Aiden Marshall - 3rd, Nicholas Braconnier - 4th, Intermediate (a ges 12 - 14) A shley Co rbiere 1st, Reanne Ewashko - 2nd, Kaylie Krys - 3rd, Courtney Corbiere - 4th, Senior (ages 15+) Courtney Jackson - 1st, Julia M cCrae - 2nd, Travis Dow - 3rd, Alysha Pelletier - 4th. The Grand Champion was Ashley C o r b i e re a n d t h e R e s e r ve G r a n d Champion was Courtney Jackson. The Showmanship winners were (J u n i o r) M i a We s te r g a a r d - 1 s t ,

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TAX & ASSESSMENT NEWS: Please note that Combined Assessment Roll & Tax Notices were mailed JUNE 13, 2014. Assessment Complaint deadline will be August 12, 2014. Appropriate forms and outline of process is available on the website. The deadline to pay your taxes is SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT NEWS: - LOTS FOR SALE: There is 1 lot available in the Hamlet of Islay ( 0.15 acres; $14,000 reserve bid) - Now hiring a Municipal Development Engineer/Engineering Technician

AFFORDABLE HOUSING!! 2 BEDROOMS / 6 APPLIANCES

$5000.00 DISCOUNT TILL SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Stewart Realty #101, 5102 – 50 Ave Vermilion AB T9X 1B1 Phone: 780-853-4725 or 1-800-269-8580 Check website www.stewartrealty.net

PUBLIC WORKS NEWS: Now in Place - Traffice ByLaw 14-04: Heavy Traffice 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 the County website. Road Bans have been Reinstated on 5 County Roads at 50%: TWP 510 from HWY 17 to HWY 897, TWP 512 from RR 20 to RR 24, RR 20 from HWY 619 to TWP 474, RR 55 from TWP 522 to TWP 530 & TWP 464 from HWY 17 to HWY 897. ADMIN NEWS: • Newly created job opportunity: Regional ALUS Delivery Initiative Coordinator position available as a 2 year contract position. Deadline to apply is July 30. PROTECTIVE SERVICES NEWS: • FIRE PERMITS are required 24/7 365 days a year – get yours at the Office before you start any burning and monitor for any current fire bans. REMINDER to check our website www.vermilion-river.com for new events, announcements, employment opportunities and more! For current news and updates:

CountyofVermilionRiver

@vermilionriver #cvriver

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Issue 523

News WE’VE GOT

TECHNO COMPUTERS

YOU NEED!

5034 50 AVE, VERMILION, AB

& STATIONERY

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780-853-7335

LAPTOPS, INK CARTRIDGES, MEMORY STICKS, PRINTERS AND MORE!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 2014 AUGUST 1

AUGUST 8

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

AUGUST 4

AUGUST 9

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

Mr. & Mrs. Golf Tournament, Vermilion Golf & Country Club, 780-853-4444

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 5

Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’Centre

AUGUST 6

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Make Music With Children’s Entertainer Mary Lambert,10-11am, Vermilion Public Library, Free Admission

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Community Appreciation BBQ & Open House, Free, Lakeland Glass Parking Lot, Noon - 4 pm Come By The Hills Music Festival, Aug. 15 - 16, Mistahiya Retreat Centre

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

AUGUST 12

Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’Centre

AUGUST 7

AUGUST 13

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1 pm

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

AUGUST 19

Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. Senior Choir, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre Town Council Mtg., 7pm, Council Chambers, Town Hall

AUGUST 23

Vermilion Golf & Country Club Members Wind Up

AUGUST 25

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

AUGUST 26

Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm. New Student Dance Registration, 4-7 pm, Dance Impressions by Ryan, 780-853-6390

AUGUST 27

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Cribbage, Seniors’ Centre, 1 pm

AUGUST 20

AUGUST 29

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

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Cribbage Doubles, Seniors’ Centre, 10am

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

Floor Curling 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre

AUGUST 18

AUGUST 14

Walking Through Grief Potluck, 6pm

AUGUST 22

AUGUST 15

Techno Computers and Stationery

Make your next event special. Announce it in The Voice.

Call 853-6305

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Vermilion and Area Businesses Behind Ferby’s and Integra Tire

CARPET LINO HARDWOOD CERAMIC LAMINATE

Bert Duncan Trailer Sales (2007) Inc.

780-853-3002 CVIP’s Truck and Trailer Parts

4517 - 46 Avenue Vermilion

Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Repair

Oil Changes Automotive Repair

Box 3813 Hwy #16 and RR 83 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B8

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Horse, Stock, Cargo, Flat Deck Sales, Parts, and Service

We handle the full line of DSP Hitches

Phone: 780-763-2424 Fax: 780-763-3723 E-mail: sales@bdtrailer.ca

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Growing communities one idea at a time.

Cell (780) 853-0363

#5 4010-50th Avenue Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 1B2 www.lloydcfdc.ca 1-888-875-5458 CF email info@lloydcfdc.ca

NO MORE WEEDS!

One Color Version

Roofing/Siding/Eavestroughing

Tregan Contracting Ltd. Allen Thor 780-214-9705

WE RESERVED YOU ROOM IN OUR COMING EVENTS SECTION ONLY $26 Call Vermilion Voice at 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Two Color Version

#207, 5208 - 46 Ave, Vermilion, AB

Photocopy services

780-853-8340

McMinis & Company CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

www.koralta.com

Embroidery

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On the two color version the green can be substitued with the Red Pantone 180

Yellow Pantone 124 FORor theYOUR METAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS WE ARE AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ROBERTSON BUILDING SYSTEMS

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 2 Relax U Hot Tubs & Saunas A Division of Daroma Spa Boutique Cost code: 01 3311 INS 5806-52 Ave, Vermilion, AB

Vermilion and Area Home Businesses B & J RENOVATIONS Interior & Exterior Painting, Siding, Metal & Roofs, Laminate Flooring, Barn Painting Deck Building, Fences & Sheds

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

780-853-3905 Rental $325-$625 (1week to 4 weeks) NEW Hot Tubs & Supplies

Box 313 Myrnam AB. T0B 3K0 Cell: 780-603-7026 Res: 780-366-2566

2relaxuhottubs@gmail.com www.daromascentre.ca

Gordon’s Roofing 18,000 plus potential customers will see your ad HERE!! Call 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Most of Your Asphalt Needs and Metal Roofing!

H: 780-763-3853

Rawlin James Box 164, Dewberry, AB. TOB 1G0

Tel : 780 847 4936 Fax : 780 847 4949 Cell : 780 205 1324

18,000 plus potential customers will see your ad HERE!! Call 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Vermilion Breeders Co-op Elaine Urwin, RMT Roxane Blanchet, RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

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

This spot has been reserved FOR YOU Call 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Commercial • Residential • Farm Maintenance • Trenching

780-853-0650

Vermilion Septic Services

18,000 plus potential customers will see your ad HERE!! Call 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com

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

Trent Westman owner/operator A Flush is Better than a Full House

For Promt Officient Service

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

(780) 853-7714 Derek Selte Vermilion,AB

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Issue 523

News

St. Walburg Chuckwagon Results St. Walburg Chuckwagon Submitted

PLC DRIVER SPONSOR AGG 1 Kris Molle PWM Steel 3:13.77 2 Layne Bremner Deneco 3:13.87 3 Shane Nolin B&R Eckels 3:15.09 4 Vern Nolin Bob Jacks Sheet Metal 3:15.67 5 Brian Laboucane Sidekicks / Davco 3:15.72 6 Ryan Baptiste Sunchild Law 3:16.18 7 Chance Bensmiller Xtreme 3:16.70 8 Shane Nolin Ranchwest Supply 3:16.98 9 Devin Mitsuing Dream Catchers Log

Homes 3:16.99 10 Kris Flanagan Parkland Hotel 3:17.14 11 Vern Nolin Bob Jacks Sheet Metal 3:17.26 12 Dave Galloway Oak Center RV 3:17.59 13 Jamie Laboucane Holts Powder River 3:17.60 14 Ray Mitsuing Heart Lake Construction / Monais Perfermance Horses.com 3:18.09 15 Jim Knight Ultimate Bit 3:18.14 16 Dallas Dyck Prolift 3:18.61 17 Dave Galloway Galloway Racing 3:19.21 18 BJ Carey Southern Spur 3:20.07

19 Billy Joe Villeneuve All Peace Protection 3:20.28 20 Ken Walters G Force 3:21.07 21 Kirby Stanely Kingdom Cats 3:22.56 22 Robbie Ethier McMorrow Construction 3:23.22 23 Gordon McCallum Maidstone Hotel 3:23.91 24 Danny Ringuette Sure Shot Wire Line 3:24.59 25 Dallas Dyck Prolift Crane 3:25.09 26 Lanson Gaudry Alltec Wireline Service 3:26.16 27 Kris Molle Steelview Oil Pressure Trucks 3:26.46 28 Billy Joe Villeneuve Garrison

3:26.61 29 Brad Quinney Frog Lake Energy Resources Crop 3:26.89 30 BJ Carey Kochan Holdings/Keep on Trucking 3:27.49 31 G e o r g e M a c h a t i s D e n e C o r Construction 3:29.79 32 Dallas Langevin Wolf Creek Golf Resort 3:33.70 33 Ervin Quinney Foster Bulldozing 3:51.46 34 Jamie Laboucane Shadwin Trucking / Ken-X Energy Ltd 7:10.64 35 Curtis Morin Val’s Drilling 7:16.51 36 Chance Bensmiller Xtreme 7:21.28

John from Craig’s enjoying the Vermilion Parade.

Coming Events VERMILION FARMER’S MARKET C H I L D R E N ’ S D AY

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Tuesday August 19th Elks Hall 10:00 am -1:00 pm Children 14 & under Free Table Coffee & Cake Call: 780-853-4669

WE RESERVED YOU ROOM IN OUR COMING EVENTS SECTION ONLY $26

Locals and non- locals out to see Vermilion’s 10 8 t h a n n u a l F a i r parade.

Call Vermilion Voice at 780-853-6305 OR EMAIL vermilionvoice@gmail.com

Horoscope/Sudoku and Solutions

http://www.dail

Leo Daily Sudoku: Thu 26-Jun-2014

hard

7 5 8 4 9 3 1 2 6 9 2 1 8 5 6 7 3 4 3 6 4 1 2 7 5 9 8 4 7 6 9 1 8 2 5 3 1 3 9 5 6 2 4 8 7 5 8 2 7 3 4 9 6 1 2 1 7 3 8 5 6 4 9 6 4 3 2 7 9 8 1 5 8 9 5 6 4 1 3 7 2 Daily Sudoku: Thu 26-Jun-2014

Jul. 23-Aug. 22 Look at the bright side of life and make whatever alterations you can to make your job, domestic situation and your relationships the best that they can be. Refuse to let someone who is disgruntled drag you into a debate. Put love first.

Taurus

Apr. 20-May 20 You can make positive changes at home. Add to your comfort and convenience or make a move that will help improve your financial position. Don't let work-related matters get you down or cause emotional stress. Create a stable environment.

Virgo

Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Get involved in events and activities that are familiar to you. You'll enjoy the certainty that comes along with feeling comfortable and in control. Keep your distance from unpredictable individuals or those asking for a handout.

Gemini

May 21-Jun. 20

Don't discuss money matters or you will raise issues that will make you look bad. Focus on what you can do to update your appearance or improve your skills. An interview or sending out your resume will lead to an interesting proposal.

Jun. 21-Jul. 22 Take care of your responsibilities and refuse to get caught up in other people's melodramas. Take the initiative to improve your position by doing the best you can. Don't let your productivity wane due to an emotional setback.

Libra

Scorpio

Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Tension will mount if you fight the inevitable alterations going on around you. Take a step back and focus on the people and pastimes that you enjoy the most. Visit a place that makes you feel calm and relaxed.

Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Put more effort into your personal relationships and home environment. The less time you spend thinking about what you should have done in the past, the better. Let go of what you cannot change. The future is now. Strive for success.

Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Go over everything you do carefully. A mistake will be criticized and can cost you emotionally, physically or financially. Moderation will be necessary and discipline a must when it comes to temptation. Keep your emotions in check.

Cancer

Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You've got Lady Luck on your side. Make your move and positive change will transform your life. Don't limit what you can do. Believe in yourself and your attributes and forge into the future with confidence. Romance will bring positive results.

Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Check out all your options, not just the most convenient ones. A change to the way you live will help you make a decision you've been laboring over. Use restraint when dealing with authority figures or anyone trying to start an argument.

Pisces

Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Participate in events you believe in and offer your time and services to someone who has something you want in return. A problem at home must be handled diplomatically to avoid repercussions or a dent in your reputation.

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3 8 3 2 9 1 5 6 9 1 2 5 1 7 8 2 3 4 9 9 2 8 6 7 2 7 Daily Sudoku: Thu 26-Jun-2014

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Aries

Mar. 21-Apr. 19 Revealing how you feel will work against you. Hold any frustration or anger you are experiencing until you can put things in perspective. Making assumptions will only lead to trouble. Show restraint and offer compassion and understanding. Focus inward and make self-improvements.

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The Vermilion Voice

AWNA Blanket and Local Classiﬁeds AUCTIONS

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Huge Fall Consignment Auction. Sept. 6 in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, construction equipment, vehicles, RVs, tools and much more! Phone 403-669-1109; www. wheatlandauctions.com. BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Gun Auction. Sat., Aug. 16 at 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Over 800 lots! Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-4514549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today! 1-844-453-5372. GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

CAREER TRAINING

MEDICAL BILLING trainees needed! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work! 1-888-627-0297. EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates. We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com. 1-800466-1535; info@canscribe.com.

off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/ MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanic’s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735. 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. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: awna. com/for-job-seekers. SEEKING MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca. AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-7235051.

metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147. FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details. 403-317-1365. HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” 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. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel Overstock Sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. 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.

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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.

REAL ESTATE

DO YOU OWN real estate? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check. Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

SERVICES

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. CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/1-800-347-2540.

WANTED

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and MANUFACTURED HOMES transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! www.dollars4guns.com. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Need room for whole new display! Visit Grandview WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experiFEED AND SEED Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanence operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $60 ship that set us apart. 1-855-347-0417; www.

Voice Classiﬁed and Careers AUCTIONS

FOR SALE Westfield TR100 Grain Auger - 50 ft - 10 inch diameter. Phone: 780-853-9236 HOUSE FOR SALE: 3 BDRM, 2 BATH PARTIALLY RENOVATED. Large 50 X 100ft. lot. No water bills has own well. Located in Minburn. Asking $43.000. Call (780)593-3911.

FARM BUILDINGS

3 Bay Industrial Shop (4044 sq. ft.) for lease on 2.14 acres in Vermilion at 4512 45 Street. If interested contact Shane at 1-403-740-9504.

SHORT NOTICE Auction Sale for Ben Schreiner on location East of Wainwright, AB on Hwy 14 & South 2 Miles on RR6-0. Selling Vehicles; Tools; Tractors; 2 Long Guns; Snowmobile; Household; and much more. Sat. Aug 2nd. Sale Starts at 1pm Pics & Listing at scribnernet.com Phone 780-842-5666 Scribner Auction.

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

EAGLE HILL EXCAVATING is a small company from Dewberry specializing in design and installation of private sewage systems, concrete pad preparation,digging basements, pouring footings with excavator bucket,trenching, demolition and removal or whatever project you have for us ! We have excavators and gravel truck, skid steers and various attachments. Some equip with Trimble - lazer guided depth control for those jobs where precision is needed to save on gravel and labour! Call Murray›s cell 780-205-6804. Riley’s cell 780-205-6152 CUSTOM CUTTING AND BALING hay or will do on shares. 780-367-2292 or 780-208-7770.

NOW HIRING: FACILITIES OPERATOR - REFERENCE CODE 2224 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA You will like our prices! Take the time to give us a call! Lloydminster 780-875-6636, Toll Free # 1-888858-1011.

FOR SALE

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

2 MAN CREW NO JOB TOO SMALL! WE DO IT ALL! Tree trimming, window washing, doors, windows, plumbing, electrical, roofing, decks, fences, painting, sheds, flooring, etc! 15% Seniors’ Discount. Phone 780-808-0017.

At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For more than 60 years, we’ve been supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities. Working independently or under the direction of the leader or a senior team member, these positions will be based out of the Hardisty Oil Terminal and will be responsible for a variety of operations and maintenance activities at Transcanada facilities such as oil booster stations, oil measurement facilities and/or pipeline sites etc. The operations run 24/7 hence this position requires 12 hour day/night shift work. Power Engineer Class 4 or equivalent experience/background in the oil industry will be considered. TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at TransCanadaCareers.ca.

Bales Tender Lakeland College, Vermilion is seeking tenders for the following:

1,500 mixed grass round hay bales Please submit tenders by Aug. 22, 2014 - 2 pm to: Lakeland College Farm Office 5707 College Drive Vermilion, AB T9X 1K5 Phone: 780 853 8595 Fax: 780 853 8715 If you have any questions please call Peter Wilkinson at 780 853 0425.

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The Vermilion Voice July 28, 2014

Issue 523

Careers and News

“Lacer The Racer” Alumni Golf Tournament LIndsey Montgomery

Peter Walsh, a n I n s t r u ctor for Lakeland College and Coach for the Rowing Team, has once again organized what is called `Lacer the Racer`an annual Golf Tournament in memory of Lacey Longworth. Longworth was a dedicated member of the Lakeland College Rowing Team for four years with, who passed away in a tragic car accident. In her memory Walsh created what he describes as a “Golf Bash”. Every year during the fair weekend the tournament is held at the Vermilion Golf Course. It is named in honour of Longworth and the Alumni come back to town from all over the prairies, teaming with Longworth’s family who hail from Saskatchewan where Longworth came from, as well as family from different parts of Alberta. 3” wide version Forty two people were registered Reporter

for this year’s bash. Donations that are received from people in the golf tournament are put towards a scholarship for the college that is presented to a student of the rowing team. “It’s a great way to get together and remember Lacey, and fundraise for the rowing scholorship”, explained Walsh. This eventful day included donated prizes, 9 Holes of Golf, steak dinner and a get-together at the Fair Beer Gardens to follow. Some fun was added to the golf games such as getting the ball into a cooler and substituting the golf ball with a marshmallow. “The Golf Club has been a great help” said Walsh.

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Lacey Longworth’s family members Justine Tally, Thomas Tally, Keara Tally and Kevin Miller playing hole 9 at the Vermilion Golf Course. Photo

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Skills: • Eﬀective customer service and customer relation skills • Extremely detail oriented • Strong problem solving skills • Familiarity with the grain industry is recommended but not required • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team • Agricultural industry experience • Strong organization and time management skills • Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

Strong customer service and teamwork skills are required. Successful candidates must be able to handle the physical labour requirements of the job and be able to work extended hours including evenings and weekends if required.

Role and Responsibilities: • Pro-actively seek to become involved in the business process of targeted customers. • Determine potential marketing commitments that can be made to producers • Maintain and analyze a data base/record of customer proﬁles • Meet and exceed sales budgets • Utilize existing tools to practice “precision grain buying” techniques as well as using those same tools to accurately report and schedule delivery of required speciﬁc grains and grades of grains directly to/with the Operations team. • Source grain into various Providence Grain elevator locations

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Providence Grain Solutions oﬀers a competitive compensation and beneﬁts package. Resumes will be accepted by quoting Competition # F10014.

Please drop off your resume’ at the facility: 1 mile east of Vermilion Attention: Marvin Wagner – Plant Manager 780-853-6200 marvin_wagner@cargill.com

Please forward resumes to: Providence Grain Solutions #168, 11870 88Ave Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L0K1 Fax: 780-997-0217 email: hr@providencegrain.ca www.providencegrain.ca

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to work variable shifts.

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Alternately resumes can be dropped off in person at our Viking location: 4650 50 Ave Viking, Alberta

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Issue 523 July 28, 2014

The Vermilion Voice

Careers and News

Border Bike Rally Stops in Vermilion From July 2 5 -2 7 t h e 2014 Border B i k e R a l l y, which is organized by the Lloydminster Lions Club, began at the Exhibition grounds in Lloydminster. Approximately 125 bikers (half the normal amount due to the weather man) suited up for the White Cane Run where the bikers headed out at 8:30 a.m. to their designated checkpoints. One of those stops was made in Vermilion at the Co-op Gas Bar. Bikers took the time to take a rest, fuel up their rides, and exchange some friendly words with others. Motorcycles and riders filled the parking lot at the Co-op at 10 a.m. as well as the parking lots across the street which made a grand sight for the passers-by and motorcycle enthusiasts. Next stop was Don’s Speed Parts in Wainwright. From there the group travLindsey Montgomery Reporter

Motorcycles line the parking lot of the Vermilion Co-op Gas Bar, as well as the parking lots across the street. Clouds in the sky didn’t stop this group from riding with pride. Photo Lindsey Montgomery.

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Please forward your resume to: Nilsson Brothers Livestock Exchange Box 3300 Vermilion, AB T9X 2B2 Fax: 780-853-2521 Email: vermilion@nbinc.com Or contact: Rusty @ 780-853-7669 Market @ 780-853-5372 Open until suitable candidates found.

can visit the Lloydminster Border Bike eled onto hwy 897 North to Kitscoty, rally website at www.lloydbbr.com. where they headed East back to the Lloydminster Exhibition grounds for their celebration. The three day event entailed a biker rodeo, biker show WE’RE HIRING a n d shin e, tra d e sh ow and beer gardens, battle DEPENDABLE PEoPLE. of the bands, leather Our vERmILIoN cAsE IH / kuBotA store is looking for and lace Show, lions bike dependable people: raffle, musical per formances by Big Sugar and • AGRIcuLtuRAL EquIPmENt tEcHNIcIAN Wide Mouth Mason, a • AG sALEs coNsuLtANt White Cane run and walk. • sERvIcE sALEs mANAGER First, second and third RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a place prizes were given in comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented the form of gas vouchers. work environment. In other words, we’re dependable. The grand total for the ride and walk was $1440 APPLy oNLINE At WWW.RockymtN.com/cAREERs w h i c h w i l l b e d o n a te d Rocky Mountain Equipment directly to the CNIB. DEPENDABLE Is WHAt WE Do. For further details you

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You must have a valid Driver’s License, Class 3 would be an asset Be able to work overtime and weekends Seasonal with benefits Hourly rate $26.32 to $32.09 depending on experience Please submit your resume, references, and Driver’s Abstract to: Graham Shell, Superintendent of Public Works Telephone: (780) 632-3715 office, (780) 632-9330 cell County of Minburn No. 27 Box 550 Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 Fax: (780) 632-6631 Email: gshell@minburncounty.ab.ca

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Communities In Bloom-The Judges Speak Out Elina Castro

It is hard work; it involves a lot of travel; there is no money, but you get to meet superb people. So said the Judges of the Communities in B loom pro gram, Roger Younker and Alex Pearl, about the program which brought them to Vermilion. We found the Judges in the pristine 1,800 acre provincial park enjoying an al fresco lunch and watching the kids revel in the spray park. Communities in Bloom is a coast-to coast-to coast not for profit organization founded 20 years ago by Raymond Carriere in Quebec. It began small, with only flower display and plant categories to be judged but, over time, it changed to include several categories, and expanded to many counties, big cities, and abroad. Today it is a national program sponsored by the likes of CN, Scotts, the Compost Council of Canada, Home Hardware and Miracle-Gro, among others. Judges observe how communities contribute to their own environmental sustainability, and how governments and civil society work together to achieve a long term plan. The Judges may also advise communities on how to implement initiatives, what plans might turn out to be costly, or how to connect with communities with similar strategies. Participation is the key, the Judges said. The Town of Vermilion participates actively in the Communities in Bloom program. Shawn Bell, Director of Community Services acts as liaison, and provides administrative support and ideas. The Town’s commitment to Reporter

the program includes sending representatives to conferences, providing volunteers, and looking after the

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watering of those pretty flower boxes you see on the streets. Younker and Pearl are in Vermilion to judge the Circle of Champions—Small,

which includes communities under 4,500 population. There are six categories for the judges to report: Floral Displays, Urban Forestry, Landscape, Environment (includes trash management, watershed protection and wildlife issues), Heritage Conservation (preservation of living histories and creation of murals) and Tidiness. The Judges’ final report will be filed on August 1, and results will be made public on September 17 at the National Convention in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Much as we tried, Voice reporters could not get the scoop, and will have to patiently wait until September. For more on this beautiful initiative check: www.communitiesinbloom.ca All over Vermilion are beautiful arrangements of flowers which the judges had an opportunity to view. Photos Lorna Hamilton

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The Vermilion Voice

Careers

Lakeland College Helps Boost African Economy Nicole Crossan

Lakeland College was invited to participate in filling a gap that employers in Africa had found between the skills their employees needed for graduation, and the competency of the graduates available for employment. As a result, Lakeland’s Education for Employment project aligns labour force and training with the needs of local employers. The ultimate goal is to give the African economy a boost. To accomplish these goals, staff from Lakeland College in Vermilion worked with colleges and instructors in three African countries. Michael Crowe, Dean of Teaching and Learning in Vermilion, travelled to Tanzania seven times. Of the three projects completed, two focused on agriculture and held train-thetrainer workshops with college instructors in Tanzania. The main accomplishment of this three-year project was a revision—from a primarily knowledge-based, classroom learning curriculum— to one that also includes skills-based training. These changes have enabled students to graduate with employable skills. Several staff from African colleges took part in short exchanges to Lakeland College to learn about leadership and governance as well as organization and operations management. One extension course offered by Lakeland College staff to the people of Tanzania was soil conservation, which enables people there to have a more sustainable farm economy. Tanzania is a developing country in East Africa about the size of Egypt. It is Reporter

very diverse in both culture and physical landscape. There are plains and grasslands in the northwest and volcanic mountains such as Mt. Kilimanjaro to the northeast. Central Tanzania is a large plateau which contains Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake, intensely studied for its unique underwater life. Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city, located on the east coast with a hot, humid climate and sandy beaches. In Tanzania alone, there are about 125 tribes—each with its unique customs and language. The Swahili language brings people together. Although the climate is mostly tropical, it is diverse. In places temperatures fall to the single digits at certain times of year. Since many survive off of the food they grow for themselves, they cannot afford many of the common household items we have access to in Canada. As a result, for an alternate source of income many are attempting to grow the tourism and mining industries. Today, the people of Tanzania are attempting to implement the skillbased curriculum revisions that were made over the course of this project. There were unexpected challenges: it takes more time, planning, and access to resources, which are in short supply there, to implement a skill-based curriculum than a knowledge-based curriculum. Thanks to Lakeland College staff, some of these challenges are being met. African entrepreneurs, educated by the staff at Lakeland, have generated profitable ventures which enable the colleges to purchase the resources required to teach a skills-based curriculum. It is, however, a work in prog-

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Operators Carillion Alberta is currently seeking permanent full time and seasonal Operators for Dewberry, Vermilion areas Job duties may include but are not limited to: Operating a snowplow truck, sign and guardrail repairs, gravel, sand or asphalt hauling, paving, etc. Shift-work and the ability to respond 24/7 during winter months will be required. Applicants must have a valid Class 3 drivers license with air endorsement, grade ten education or higher. Preferred applicants will have construction and/or hauling experience and a Class 1 driver’s license. Carillion offers competitive wages and benefits. Carillion maintains a substance abuse policy. Please mail or fax your written applications to: Carillion Canada Inc. Attention: Superintendent Fax: 780-632-5060 Email: drewega@carillionalberta.ca

ress and staff and students co n ti n u e to find innovative ways to work around th es e cha llenges. Michael C r o w e summarizes, “It was a pretty neat experience.” Besides learning how to speak Swahili, he gained “a new perspective on how other people in the world live,” and a greater appreciation for what is available to us in Canada.

In the end, however, Crowe points out, “We aren’t all that different from the people there.” We are all living and working and trying to provide for our children just like they are.”

Trevor Cusack from Vermilion in the B-Mini Class driving, “Wishful Thinking”, sponsored by Cuscak Farms. Photos Sue Chikie.

FULL TIME ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN This position involves the performance of corporate year-end procedures including financial statement and tax return preparation as well as personal tax return completion. Prior experience in a public practice accounting office is preferred. The successful candidate must have experience with Caseware, Caseview, Sage 50 (Simply accounting), Quickbooks, Profile, Excel and Word programs. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and attention to detail are essential. Interested candidates please forward your resumes, cover letter and three references to wmoorhead@moorheadca.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to fill the position of

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Vermilion Fair And Parade

Hilda and Dexter Betz enjoying the ride.

Jalynn Westman, 4 years old riding the Slide at the Fair.

Amber Bauer performing on the Grandstand stage.

Gavin Naphan enjoying the rides.