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St. Jerome’s Celebrates Provincial Win
Plaque Shows Volleyball Wins From left are the Vice Principal Allan MacMillan in the background, Brent Wasylik, the coach of the Senior Girls Volleyball Team at St. Jerome’s, Morgan Wilson, Emily MacMillan, and Kathleen Dieken who were congratulated on finishing in the top ten in a provincial competition against 150 schools. Photo Nicole Crossan.
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Visitors were treated to some hot chocolate and hot dogs hosted by the Junior B Tigers at the ATCO building as part of the kickoff for the Night Light Parade and Candy Cane Countdown. Children were handed candy canes and other items as they watched the colourful floats parade by topped off by the grand finale of a live Santa Claus waving at the children from a train window. Groups of people flocked to the Festival of Trees after the parade where they could donate to Santa’s Anonymous, vote and bid on trees, drink hot chocolate, eat a few cookies, and get their photo with Santa. Showcased trees were donated by Vermilion and area businesses and organizations. Some of the interesting trees included the Vermilion Public Library’s which had the North Pole at the top and
Fat Cat Pleased Audiences Credit Union’s Fat Cat waved at the crowds who lined the streets of Vermilion during the Night Light Parade on November 27.
FOCUS’ which had hands wrapped around it. Children were excited to see a photo of their principal on the photo frame tree by Dragon Hare Studios and the tree that looked like Frosty the Snowman. Adults were impressed by the amount of fishing supplies that hung from the Fishing Tree and surprised by the Christmas Village lighting up the wall at the end of the circle of trees. Funds raised from bids on the trees were donated to local charities like Santa’s Anonymous. The trees drew a lot of attention from crowds as they pointed and commented on the trees. See more photos next page.
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December 1, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Pay It Forward Lorna Hamilton Editor
With approximately nine inches of snow falling in such a short period of time, this past week has been a treacherous and time consuming task to maneuver around our town. On Saturday, November 22, snow continuously fell well into the morning hours of Sunday as our town tried to keep up with the task of clearing snow off our streets. Two days later there were many streets which still harbored a large quantity of snow with more snow to c ome. The forecast was correct, which isn’t always the case, and on Thursday and Friday we were hit with another significant snowfall. As our town awoke for business and everyday life on Monday, November 24, ever y where you looked people were getting stuck every few feet. I for
one can honestly say I was considering just leaving my vehicle at the last place I parked it because I was becoming frustrated with the amount of times I had gotten in a jam and wondered, will I get out of here? Many complaints have been placed on social media about the conditions of the roads over the last few days, but with every situation which occurs there is always a silver lining. The harsh road conditions actually brought our community together. Over the past week I received phone calls from two members of our community, Lil Wilson and June Bachman, who wanted to talk about the wonderful people who helped them out while they were braving the streets. Lil s poke with me on the phone about the frustration and gratitude she felt on Tuesd ay Novem ber 24 while she was out delivering meals to seniors of our community. At one point she decided to walk to some of
her destinations strictly because she was tired of becoming stuck and feeling like a burden to other members of our community. June Bachman who I also spoke with on Tuesday expressed some frustration about the road conditions and, like myself, understands that it takes time to clean up from such an excessive snowfall. While we all feel frustration sometimes, understanding still has to enter into the equation. We can all understand that there are only so many crews who can be available to clean our streets. The one sentiment I hear all over town from people is the kindness from other members of our community. As Lil, June, my co workers, myself and countless others have all been helped by Good Samaritans over the last few days, we would like to express a very warm and heartfelt thank you to each and ever y person who has
stopped and helped a member of our community. The compassion and kind hand has not gone unnoticed. Unfor tunately, we don’t know the names of the people who have helped many of us get unstuck over the last few days, but that does not change the gratitude which is felt. You all know who you are. If you see someone in our town who is in need of a helping hand stop and give it, the personal reward of knowing you helped a member of our community or brought a smile upon a person’s face for your act of kindness is truly an incredible feeling. Pay the kindness forward, you never know who you might be helping at that moment and you never know when you may be placed in a situation where you may need a helping hand. So let’s keep the momentum going, let’s keep our little town known for the kindness and selfless acts it is known for. Let’s keep paying it forward.
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Neil B. Stratton Columnist
So much for our plus 4 temperatures with no snow! Sorry folks, but I had to hook up the snow plough to the quad. I waited as long as I could, but we are truly jinxed now. In fact, it took me four hours to plough out with my huge driveway, parking lot and outbuildings just two days ago. I woke up this morning and there is twice as much snow today. That cursed east wind blows something wicked our way without fail. The snow is not such an issue, but that east wind likes to blow hard and make huge drifts everywhere. This past Sunday I couldn’t pass up the urge to get out there in all that fresh snow. It was a nice snow…deep but fluffy and not drifted and the hunting was outstanding. Everything was out moving around, deer, moose coyotes, birds and every other small critter you can think of that is local. Tracking was at its best and I spent more time looking down than looking for deer. One track I saw was a moose track that had a deer track and a coyote track all in one. I saw where a weasel had to jump to make its way on top of the snow and occasionally dive into the fresh snow. The weasel, most likely on mouse patrol, would dive deep and resurface several feet away and carry on its scurrying way. There were pintail grouse everywhere and I bet I saw over 50 different grouse. Only a couple years ago it was rare to
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Around The Campfire see the big pintail grouse near my home but now they seem to be everywhere and thriving. They are often mistaken for my favorite grouse, the Ruffled grouse. They both have quite the system of landing in deep snow, they perch high in the trees and fly down into the fields to feed and when they land it doesn’t look so graceful, in fact it looks more like a crash landing. They hit the snow head on like a rocket at full speed. The Pintail will than feed on crop seeds making a real neat tunnel system complete with skylights throughout the area. The porcupine’s track looks quite comical as they plow snow more than walk through it. They have little round paw prints with super small steps about an inch apart. It’s funny they don’t get exhausted just moving a couple feet. Porcupines not being the smartest cookies in the box will walk over anything. They have very long claws that enable them to climb trees so not much gets in their way. One set of Porcupine tracks made me stop my truck on a rural road to look and laugh out loud. The road was built through half a small hill so the road on one side is a solid six foot high dirt bank straight up. The porcupine, on his way to who knows where, crossed the road in a straight line and made its way up the bank. It made it very near the top at its steepest and then fell backwards rolling and summersaulting down to the bottom. The tracks in the snow told the story. It tried once more, which ended up with the same results, so it was only probably then the porcupine clued in to go around. So with a slight dizzy stride it wandered down
the road. It’s evident the deer are rutting in their breeding season. During the rut, bucks will get a little stiff legged. The bigger the buck the more evident as they leave drag marks in the snow to every track. When on foot those are the fresh deer tracks we are looking for. If we know they are fresh in the snow we will follow them, during the rut they are looking for love and will walk long distances. It is quite interesting to read what they do. In the buck’s travels, it will find a nice tree line and make ground scrapes. They will paw out an area about a meter long and half meter wide to bare the earth then they will urinate in the middle leaving their distinctive scent to mark its territory and attract the females. At this ground scrape they will chew or bite off an overhanging branch. This branch is a must for the buck and is a prime consideration for the location of its ground scrape. It then slobbers and rubs all over the bitten branch and leaves more distinctive scent, the higher the bite branch the bigger the buck. When a receptive doe is looking for love she will find one of these ground scrapes and also urinate in it. The buck will re-visit
and refresh these ground scrapes often until he finds it was visited by a doe, and then things get crazy. That’s usually when you see big bucks in a middle of a field at noon, something they would never normally do. They are following the doe in a lovesick blindness to everything but her. Also, along that same bush line, the buck will find a suitable tree and rub and scrape all the bark off the tree than rub eye and antler base scent on the rub, telling other bucks this is his territory. I love being outdoors in new snow, it’s like an outdoor educational classroom and with a tracking hobby, it seems I learn something new each time I get out there and look closer.
When the Smoke Clears Then there was the silly redneck that was following tracks in the snow. He thought he was going to be a successful hunter until he was hit by the train.
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Letter From Fred Holman Part 1 Franklin Wolters Columnist
I expect, with their similar experiences, particularly in the struggle to survive on the prairies during the 30s, meant they had a lot in common. Certainly they were both very hard workers and knew that they had to rely on themselves. My sister, Eileen McBride, and I grew up in Victoria. Mom and Dad moved to Kamloops, B.C. to be near my sister. “Hardest Man In The Country To Work For” This is the first excerpt of the letter written by Stan Holman. After the winter with Henry, I went home for the summer, as there was always plenty of work. The farm fences to mend, rocks to pick-between spring work, haying, harvesting and chores. In the fall, I said to dad, “I hear old man Wolters wants a hired man, but they say he is the hardest man in the country to work for.” Dad’s response, “Well, if you can work for him you will be able to work for anybody.” So I went over and got the job-winter chores, $5 a month, room and board, with Sundays off after the chores were done about 10 to 4 p.m., a saddle horse to go
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Margaret Lonsdale Columnist
In o n e of Ph i l i p Roth’s novels, the protagonist is a successful writer who abandons his former life in New York City to live obscurely in rural Massachusetts. He stops reading newspapers, watching television, socializing. He chooses to become oblivious to current events, citing a desire to escape the despair evoked by his former “awareness”. That kind of insular lifestyle may appeal to us at times, even if the contemplation of it is limited to the time it takes to read a 292 page novel. We live in a liberal minded, multi-cultural democracy. We enjoy, in most regions anyway, a robust economy. Ostensibly, there exists the opportunity for every member of our citizenry to practice without obstruction the freedom of expression, the freedom to pursue any interest from a broad range of vastly diverse options. Canada simply has and is the best of the best. If anyone doubts it, take time out to locate a podcast, read an article, or a blog entry detailing a Day in the Life of an ordinary citizen in Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Sudan, or any one
of a roster of zones enduring the ugly chaos of long-term socio-political unrest. In the context of all that tumult, we’re still the fortunate ones. We keep telling ourselves that, even as we witness a steady erosion of our idyllic maple leaf garden. The Auditor General’s Report released earlier this week cites a number of concerns surrounding the administrative efficiency of Federal Government departments. Veterans Affairs apparently moves at an aged turtle’s pace when processing complicated applications for veterans seeking assistance after completing service to our country. For those suffering the after-effects of military service and possibly in desperate need of services, the lengthy delay must seem not only frustrating but disrespectfully punitive. Library and Archives Canada spent $15.4 million dollars developing a high tech digital repository intended to catalogue and preserve archival records of National importance, but it’s never been used. Some 900 boxes of irreplaceable (and currently inaccessible) documents sit idly in a dark warehouse awaiting....something. No records can so far be located to indicate either how or why the digital repository was scrapped,
or what, if any, efforts were made to recover even a fragment of that enormous investment. It isn’t clear either how the “investment” fits into the timeline of the massive shutdown of a series of library and archives locations resulting from the 2012 Federal Budget cuts. Canada Revenue Agency committed an unconscionable breach of private citizens’ right to confidentiality when someone in that department forwarded a CD containing reams of their personal information, none of it redacted, to a senior reporter at CBC. CBC reports that no one submitted a request to CRA asking for access to any such information. News from the House of Commons suggests that some of our elected members conduct themselves like characters out of a Harlequin novel. Some have cited that it’s lonely out there, spending weeks away from home and family. Such longing may be temporarily alleviated through raucous partying. Allegedly, some find solace by casually “consorting” with fellow lonely hearts, the word used by one Conservative MP. As if no other working soul has ever endured the perils of loneliness and yearning for the comforts of family while toiling
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away from home. Is it unfair for a wide-eyed public to expect better of those we send to Ottawa? Patronizing government ads appeal to the dummy residing within us, placating our concerns with assurances that all is well and big benefits are en route. Also, the Opposition is a demon. Meanwhile, Sun News releases a quote falsely attributed to a member of the Liberal Party, secretly recorded by an apparent covert operator for the Federal Conservatives. Is secretly recording a private conversation even legal, we wonder? Unsavory behavior is just unsavory behavior, no matter the status of the practitioner. It degrades every one of us. It diminishes the quality of our country and undermines the governing of it. On social media website, Twitter, the Department of Foreign Affairs recently posted that the newest public account @ Canada “will act as a shop window for everything that makes Canada the best country in the world”. Oh yes. O Canada! With pride and enthusiasm, we invite the world to gaze in upon our shining Nation. Let’s just treat the place to a thorough cleaning before the company arrives.
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Dawns Eats
Dawn Hames Columnist
Hunting season has just finished here in Alberta. This is a great venison stew recipe for successful hunters. I usually prefer moose over venison, but this year we were not fortunate enough to acquire a moose tag, so venison it is. I decided to try adding bacon, caramelized onions and mushrooms to a basic stew recipe and it turned out so good that now I can say with surprise, I am converted to being a venison fan. For this stew you can use the tougher outside cuts of meat. Long cooking and the use of vinegar help to tenderize the meat and lessen the game flavor. If your venison is frozen, it is best to defrost it in cold water as the microwave slightly toughens the meat. When the venison is defrosted, rinse and cut into 3/4 inch cubes. Allow two and a half hours of cooking time for this stew if you are using a tougher cut of meat. To begin, as you are cooking the bacon, onions, mushroom and venison, you must keep careful watch over the cooking temperature so that the ingredients are nicely browning but not blackening the bottom of the pot, as you will be adding water to the pot to pull up the flavor from the bottom of the pot. Venison Stew 3 -4 slices bacon 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 pounds Venison, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons vinegar
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3 bay leaves Water 3 cloves chopped garlic 2 cups potato cubed 2 cups rutabaga cubed 2 cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 3/8 teaspoon savory Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons cornstarch In a heav y bottomed pot for your stew, fry the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and sauté the onions and mushrooms in the bacon drippings. If you need to add more fat, add a little butter. When the onions and mushrooms have slightly browned, remove them. Into the stew pot add the cubed venison and brow it, again adding additional fat such as a little lard if needed. When the venison is cubed have browned add sufficient water to cover the meat well and bring to a slow boil. Add the vinegar, garlic and bay leaves. C o nt inu e to c o o k c overe d for t wo hours and 15 minutes, checking occasionally to add more water. Add the rest of the vegetables and additional water to cover all the vegetables. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are done. Season the stew to taste with the savory, salt and pepper. Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch into a cup of cold water and stir until you have a smooth paste. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pot, stirring to distribute it evenly. Continue to cook for approximately five minutes until the stew has thickened. If the stew is allowed to cool and then it is reheated, it produces thick gravy.
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Decoration Contest The Vermilion Voice is getting in the holiday spirit by holding a children’s Christmas Decoration Contest for our window.
OPEN TO CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND UNDER
DECORATIONS MUST BE HANDMADE
DROP ITEMS OFF AT OUR OFFICE BEFORE DEC. 17 AND JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE THE FOLLOWING DAY. The winner will appear in our Dec. 22 issue with their prize package.
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2nd Annual Children’s Festival Nicole Crossan Reporter
“This is the second annual Children’s Festival hosted by the Coalition. It is a great opportunity for partners to work together and offer the wonderful activities we have today,” Crystal Jackson, Co-ordinator of Vermilion and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition (aka: The Coalition) said at the event held on November 23. Face painting, a quiet time tent, an infant’s play centre, an obstacle course, dress up costumes and a variety of other games were among the many activities children enjoyed at the festival in the gymnasium at Lakeland College. After the children were done playing they were invited to hand in their tickets for a snack at the snack table in a separate room. There was a selection of preschool favorites that included
animal crackers, oat snack bars, and a selection of gluten-free crackers. The Coalition was formed after children aged zero to six in the Vermilion and area were surveyed to discover where they were at in four areas of early childhood development: Language and Thinking Skills, Emotional Maturity, Communication Skills and General Knowledge, and Social Competence. It was discovered that children in our area are doing best at developing appropriately in the area of emotional maturity (86.96 per cent) and need to improve most in the area of language and thinking skills with 21.74 per cent experiencing moderate to great difficulty in that area. “ The idea around the Children’s Festival is to get children together to socialize and also to teach parents the developmental milestones,” said Nancy Whalen, chairperson of The Coalition.
rolling Games Kaylay Shomachuk pulled on the rope to cross the Lakeland College gymnasium floor on a square scooter.
Jumping Games Mia Faulkner jumped on the bosu alone, but was quickly joined by her friend Ella Whelan afterwards. Photos Nicole Crossan.
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Vermilion Credit Union Ltd. will be conducting its election of Directors by way of in branch balloting. It is the opinion of the Board of Directors that this process provides a greater opportunity to our membership to participate in the election of directors prior to the Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 2, 2015. There will be three persons elected to the Board of Directors, for a three year term. All members in good standing who are 18 years of age or over, are entitled to run for this opportunity to be a part of a vibrant community based financial institution.
Nominations will cease at the close of business on January 9, 2015. Nomination forms are available at the Vermilion or Mannville branch. For more information, please contact Devon Whitten, Chair of the Nominating Committee at 780-581-5994.
December 1, 2014 | The Vermilion Voice
Five Cantatas Nicole Crossan Reporter
Vermilion’s Cantata Choir performed their first SATB (soprano, alto, bass, and tenor) concert of the year at the Vermilion Valley Lodge on November 23. Unlike most choirs, the Vermilion Cantata Choir includes two soloists, Rex Cunningham and Marnie Lunty, and three narrators, Barb Wilhelm, Keith Marsh and Sharyn Dew and were accompanied by pianist Glen Teasdale. “We are delivering the story of Christmas through music. It is very much a Christian message,” Shirley Huedepohl explained. No two Cantata’s have been the same so far. The director has used a different one of Pepper Choplin’s arrangements for the past six years. This year’s Cantata has 35 members who all wore seasonal, stylish costumes for their 45 minute performance. The Cantata is an interdenominational and community choir that includes members from as far away as Dewberr y and Mannville and from a wide diversity of churches including United, Anglican, LDS, Alliance, Lutheran, and Catholic. What unites them together is their desire to bring the musical message of Christmas to the communities they visit. Shirley and Bernie Huedepohl began the interdenominational Cantata Choir about ten years ago as an offshoot of two choirs - the Lakeland Voices which folded after Charles Townsend passed away and the United Church choir. Advertising to find people willing to sing and volunteer their time and talents begins sometime in September each year and practises start the last weekend of September. Director Huedepohl said it is a nonaudition choir and invites anyone who
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wishes to come and sing to join them. “No one is turned away”. They begin with two practises a week in hopes that people will make one of the two, then the two groups join together for once a week practises from mid November until they begin their five annual performances. “What a wonderful kickoff to our Christmas season again! Thank you and merry Christmas to you all,” Christine Smith, employee at the Vermilion Valley Lodge said. The Cantata does not charge for their performances, but with the help of the Catholic Church volunteers, they ask visitors to make a donation to the local food bank. The performance was followed by an invitation to the audience to sing one verse of “Silent Night” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” with the choir. Brenda Gordan, mother of one of the residents at Vermilion Valley Lodge stated, “It was an absolutely beautiful performance. It’s really nice that community members come in and entertain for the residents.”
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Upcoming Performances The next Cantata took place at the Mannville McQueen United Church on November 30 and they will be performing one song during the Blue Christmas performance at First United Church on December 3. Their main performance will take place on December 7 at 7 p.m. at the First United Church. This will be followed by their fifth and last performance of the year at the Hospital/Continuing Care Centre on December 8 at 5:30 p.m. Photo Nicole Crossan.
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The Vermilion Voice | December 1, 2014
Anglican Church Annual Christmas Tea
L. Bell Reid (Bunny) was in attendance at the Christmas Tea at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church where her painting was being raffled off. She painted this picture along with a few others at a workshop she took with Willy Wong at Red Deer College this past summer. Many years prior to that she attended Alberta College of the Arts for four years. She said that painting is like playing the piano, you have to practice to get good at it. Photos Nicole Crossan.
From left are Lil Sweet, Tillie and Mike Hynek who sat down and enjoyed a dessert and some tea at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church.
Highway Travel Proves Difficult Throughout region Motorists across the Vermilion region experienced less than pleasant driving conditions as the snow fell and blew across highways and roads. Many drivers found themselves waiting in the ditches for tow trucks to pull them from their icy parking spots. Semi trucks were not immune to the winter driving conditions as this truck found its way into the ditch on Highway 16 just east of Innisfree on Nov. 27. Photo Karen Nedzielski.
Vermilion Volunteer Cribbage Doubles Betty Deschambault Submitted
The Cribbage Doubles teams gathered at the Elks hall on November 13 to play cribbage. After six games, Lasting Impressions ser ved a delicious hot meal. Then six more games were played. The winners were: First Place was Al and B et t y with a tot al of 14 3 0. Second Place was Gordon and Ken with total of 1412 and Third Place was Ray and Stella with a total of 1409. Our day ended after playing cards by visiting, coffee and treats. Everyone is invited to gather again on December 11 to visit and play cribbage doubles.
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Nick Klementovich
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Thank You
Comedy Night In Paradise Valley Deborah and Richard Popovich performed at Comedy Night in Paradise Valley on November 22 with fundraising efforts going to Paradise Valley Minor Hockey. Photo Billi J Miller.
In Memoriam
Robert M. Myhovich
As time goes by without you The days have become seven years. They hold so many memories Of the one I loved so dear. There was no warning you were leaving Just a "good morning" and you were gone. How I wish I could have said to you "A life well-lived-a job well done." I have lost my life's companion September 7, 1943 to A life linked to my own December 6, 2007 And every year I miss him more As I walk through life alone. I guess God needed a farmer And he chose the best there was.
Lovingly Remembered Your Wife, Hope
Thank you words of appreciation to all who helped our family through our difficult time. Thank you to Dr. Maulud along with all the nurses at the Vermilion Hospital. A big thank you to Lakeland Funeral Home for their professional services and to Rev. Ann McGrath for her comforting service. Thank you for the lovely luncheon they made at the Senior's Centre. A big thank you for all the cards and donations our friends made. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and food. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mary, Doug, Darrell, Kyle, Faryn, Rhys, Alex, Mack, Vanessa, and Liam.
Thank You Donna & Glen Cameron, Robert & Linda Farkash, Sharla & Gary Bauer and Family, would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the support and kindness shown to us after the loss of our Mother and Grandmother. Anne Farkash To relatives and friends, who attended the January 19, 1923 - October 1, 2014 service, sent flowers, cards and made donations. Thank you to Rev. Anne Mc Grath for her comforting sermon and kindness toward us as a family. To Lakeland Funeral Home for their support and understanding at this difficult time. To Mothers, long time friend Susan Clark, for the solo, and to accompanist Glen Teasdale. Thank you to the ladies for the lunch and to the pallbearers. Our sincere gratitude to the Doctors, nurses and staff at Vermilion Valley Lodge, Wainwright Health Care and Mannville Health Care for all the care and kindness Mother received while a resident. Bless You All
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Vermilion Figure Skating Club would like to express a HUGE thank you to the Vermilion Quilters Guild for donating this beautiful quilt that they made for us. The quilt will be raffled off on March 7, 2014. Tickets available for purchase soon :-)
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an alarm to check permission and privacy settings on social media apps every three to six months, putting a Google Alert on your name to track what is being said about you online and tur ning of f most g eo -tag ging, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Blue Tooth connections when not in use. In ad dition, tips on how to save battery power, choose safe applications, do a security wipe before recycling devices were discussed along with the importance of listing emergency contacts and frequently backing up stored information. Following the presentation a booklet which was handed out to the children suggested an app that will help us to “change the world, every day” Adult Session At VPL called We365. This free app can be From left are Pat Calyniuk - VIBE Coach, Shelly Smith - instructor used to choose the causes that you and participant Darlene Gourley. There was a good turnout for the want to support, keep track of volunLearning Cyber Safety Tips adult session at the Vermilion Public Library basement on November teer hours, take a challenge that will Laryssa Speck, on the left, helped Dot Cleland to change some of 26. Photos Nicole Crossan. make an impact or create your own, the privacy settings on her phone. inspire friends to make a difference, Nicole Crossan conduct other personal business using Some great tips to avoid these prob- and earn rewards for making positive Reporter these connections. lems were suggested including setting changes in your community. Shelly Smith announced that children bet ween the ages of eight to 18 who are enrolled in a registered Canadian school are invited to enter t he TELUS WISE fo ot pr int c o mi c l a b c o nte s t b et we e n D e c e m b e r 1 and January 23. More details can be found on the wisefootprint.telus.com website. S m i t h i s a r e p r e s e n t a t i ve f r o m TELUS who made presentations at Mannville School, VES, J.R. Robson, St. Jerome’s, Clandonald School, Kitscoty School and the Vermilion Public Librar y from November 25 to 27, to inform children, youth, and adults of online safety tips. This internet safety program was created through a partnership between TELUS and Media Smarts who have worked with schools across Canada to decrease the problems with cyberbullying, identity theft and predators. Through surveys and reports it was discovered that 99 per cent of Canadians have access to wireless internet, yet the age of Internet users has decreased over the past 11 years from ten years old in 2002 to three years old in 2013. According to research done by Kids Help Phone, “ C yber bullying Real ity Check,” cyberbullying behavior is most common on social networking platforms and text messaging is the second most common. Out of 2,474 youth aged 13 to 15 surveyed, 70 per cent reported having been cyberbullied and 44 per cent reported having bullied someone at least once. The same study also revealed that many kids were unaware that cyberspace is personal, and that the flow of information is difficult or impossible to control as stated on definetheline.ca. C y ber bullying is d efine d o n the RCMP website as using communication technologies to repeatedly intimidate or harass others. Unlike bullying, it can follow a person everywhere they go including their homes where people are “usually safe from traditional forms of bullying.” In the TELUS WISE presentations S m i t h ex p l ain e d t h at m any of t h e people who are using the internet aren’t aware that what they post can never be deleted and their location is constantly being announced to predators via online games and photography software, or that deleting an app doesn’t delete the account. Even using free Wi-Fi services in a public place can be dangerous because people can obtain credit card and other personal information if users make purchases, visit their online bank ac count, or
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ing like thin, golden bricks. They were on display at the Vermilion Public Library from November 18 to 22 for the second A shelf of approximately 20 books annual gift-wrapped book program. The first time this was done was for were wrapped and ready for renting, lookValentine’s Day, 2013 dubbed “Blind Date Reporter
With A Book.” The books were for adults and were Valentine’s Day themed. Last year, nearly all the books were rented out. Library Manager, Stuart Pauls, is hoping for similar or better results this year. “The library is a very visual place. This is like merchandizing clothing. You turn it on its head and peak interest with a new appearance,” Pauls said. This year, rather than having an adult program, the Vermilion Public Library has
placed books appropriate for children and young adults aged 8 to 17 years. Three clues about the gift-wrapped book and an entry form for a draw for a gift card to A & W, were located on the front cover of each book. Pauls showed one example of a book where the three clues were: dragon, battle, and adventure. A reader might hazard a guess that this could be one of the books from the “How to Train Your Dragon” series.
Geraldine Collins showed visitors how the program worked. Photo Nicole Crossan.
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Canley Cup Collects Stuffies For Santa’s Anonymous Karen King, Vermilion Elementary School Submitted School trustee, Bernie Huedepohl, spent a little time in our school on November 21. He took about an hour in the library reading “The Luck Child” to the Grade 5 and 6 students. On November 25, the Grade 6 students celebrated La Fete de Saint Catharine by pulling taffy with Ms. Ishaq. They learned the meaning of the tradition and the importance of the day in French-Canadian Culture. VIBE is in full swing with their digital citizenship program for Grades 4 to 6. Telus Wise presented at our school on November 26 on the importance of leaving a clean digital footprint. They discussed how to stay safe online, named sites that kids should not be on, and told them not to bully or hack others accounts. There was also a presentation for parents that same night. Old-fashioned day took place at VES on November 27. Staff and students were attired as they dressed in days gone by,
with staff dressing a few decades older than the students. It’s interesting to note that students thought that the 1980s were the ‘old days’. There was a teddy bear toss at the Canley Cup game of floor hockey on November 27. 313 stuffies were collected and will be donated to Vermilion’s Santa’s Anonymous. Congratulations to the staff, who won the game against the kids, but the real winners are the individuals who donated teddy bears and the children who will receive them. Way to go, VES! On the afternoon of November 27, we were treated to the drama students’ dress rehearsal of ‘Pete the Pint-sized Pirate’. Congratulations to the actors, who did a phenomenal job, and to their directors, Mrs. Doherty, Ms. Ishaq, and Mrs. Myshaniuk who once again, did an awesome job of getting this fine group of students to show off their acting skills. Operation Education-When you, or your family and friends are eating out at Boston Pizza, please save your receipts and send them to VES. This is an easy and effective fundraising program that partners Vermilion Elementary School with Boston Pizza, to receive a 10 per cent rebate (before taxes)
on all Boston Pizza receipts that are submitted. Don’t forget to tell family, friends, and neighbours about the “Operation Education”. Dates to Remember are December 3 – Early Dismissal at 2, December 4 – Kindergarten Christmas Concert, December 8 –
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Students performing in their production of Pete the Pint-Sized Pirate. Photo submitted.
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Lions And Marauders Work Together Nicole Crossan Reporter
“The football players have helped the Lions Club bag and deliver sand bags for several years now, and the Lions Club supports the team financially. It’s a nice fit for both organizations as they work together for their mutual benefit,” Cliff Rolheiser said. The Lions Club donated $800 to the Marauders Football team on November 26 during one of the sand bag filling days at the Ready Mix Concrete plant. In season, the Lions and Marauders gather to fill sand bags once a week. In at tend an c e were Lions Barr y Clampit t, Dave Clennet t, Steve G n i d a , D ave L a m o u r, D o n G o o d ,
Clif f Rolheiser, George Matechuk, and Ben Bykowski with Marauders Football team members Tyson Alexander, Daniel Hryciuk, Scott Zilinski and Car ter Usenik and helper Brett Bykowski. Together they made short work of filling 200 sand bags, loading them on the pickup truck and delivering them to the three locations in Vermilion where they are sold, the Co-op Gas Bar, Shell, and Vermilion Truck Wash. They bag about 800 bags a season and usually sell out each year. The sand bags are multi-purpose as they can be used for extra weight in a vehicle, for traction, and for icy sidewalks. Marauders receive A Donation The sand is d onated by Ver milion From left are Daniel Hryciuk, Tyson Alexander, Carter Usenik, and Lion President Barry Clampitt who presented the Marauders football players with a cheque for $800. Ready Mix Concrete.
Louisiana Hayride Christmas Lorna Hamilton Reporter
The Louisiana Hayride was a live r a d i o s h ow t h at r a n fr o m 19 4 8 to 1960 from the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport Louisiana. Gil and Lori Risling have recreated t h e L o u i s i a n a H ay r i d e w i t h g r e a t success as they performed to a full house at the Vi c Ju ba Theatre o n November 29. The show was a mixture of Christmas, countr y and spiritual songs whic h provided music al enter tain ment ever yone could enjoy from music legends such as Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline. The show began with sounds of jingle bells as Gil Risling (guitar and vocals) entered the theatre as Hank Williams. The audience immediately began to c lap as Risling began to bellow out the vocals of “Hey Good Lookin.” As the show progressed the audience was graced with the vocals of William Brook field (keyboard, guitar and vocals) Mike Melnichuk (stand-up bass, guitar and vocals) a n d A n d r e a A n d e r s o n ( v o c a l i s t) who per formed as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. The Louisiana Hayride has upcoming shows during the month of D e c e m b er i n var i o u s l o c at i o n s in British Columbia. Lori Risling
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Gil Risling wowed the crowd at the Vic Juba Theatre in Lloydminster as he performs as Hank Williams.
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Fictional Character Day At St. Jerome’s Margaret McCormack, St. Jerome School Submitted
On Thursday, November 27 the entire student body gathered in the St. Jerome’s School gym to honour our Sr. Volleyball players for the exceptional season they have had. The fourth place Sr. Girls were introduced followed by the Provincial Champions Sr.
Boys team. The Sr. Girls preformed their winning air band performance from the provincial weekend followed by the boys playing a game and then the girls showing their fabulous volleyball skills. Once again congratulation to both teams for representing St. Jerome’s in such a positive and proud way. On Wednesday, November 26 students and staff were dressed up as their favorite “fictional character” for the day. There were
Super Hero/ Fictional Character Day Marian Lanawin dressed as Pocahontas for Fictional Character day at St. Jerome’s School. Three Harry Potters Kaylie Krys, Anna Ulrich and Samantha Karwandy participated in Fictional Character Day. Photos submitted.
many fairy tale characters, super hero characters, book, movie and television characters. National Jersey Day was on Friday, November 28. Students from Grades 6 to12 were encouraged to wear a jersey. Those who wore a jersey were entered into a draw to win a free lunch. November Elementary Happigrams were held on Thursday, November 27. The theme of Happigrams was “Advent” and was led by the Grade 5 class. They showed three different ways Christians celebrate “Advent”, the Advent Wreath, the Jesse Tree, and the Advent Calendar. The Grade five class made a homemade Advent Calendar for each class Kindergarten to Grade 9. The students ended the performance singing, “Go Light Your Candle”. Congratulations to all the November Happigram winners. On November 26 Shelly Smith from TELUS WISE (Wise Internet Smartphone Education) came to present to our students. All grades learned the importance of keeping a clean digital footprint and in staying safe in the online world, which includes not only the Internet but texting, gaming and downloading as well. The Basketball season is underway with all teams practicing afterschool. The Sr. Boys and Girls are hosting their home tournament this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6. The Jr. Boys host their home tournament on Dec. 12 and 13. This year St. Jerome’s will be supporting “Habitat for Humanity” for their Christmas
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Marian Lanawin dressed as Pocahontas for Fictional Character day at St. Jerome’s School.
Charity. Each student will be given a small “House” bank to collect his or her change over the next two weeks. We ask that the houses be back in by Friday, December 12. School Reminders are Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Early Dismissal at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. - Christmas Concert, Friday, Dec. 19 – Last Day before Christmas Holidays.
The Baking Robots Competition Kim Morritt Submitted
The Baking Robots competed at the Edmonton Regional Vex Competition on November 29 at NAIT with their robot “Cookie.” They are the youngest team there! The boys are doing exceptionally well for their first competition ever. After the third round, the boys were in first place, they struggled in their fourth and fifth rounds when they first got stuck on a block and then had a dead battery and fell to fifth place by the end of the qualifying rounds. The top five teams head into the finals though, so the boys made the cutoff. The competition places “alliances” of two different team’s robots against two other teams. The two teams work together to grab blocks from the centre of a playing field and stack them onto posts. Points are earned for every block on the posts or on their mats. The team must rely on their alliances to help them, but at the same time, it can hinder them. At one point, their alliance team was penalized and the boys lost eight points. Tyler Marten is serving as Team Leader
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Tyler Marten, Kadin Morritt, and Rhys Racine formed one of the teams dubbed The Baking Robots from the Vermilion area that competed at the Edmonton Regional Vex Competition on November 29. They won the Robot Driving Skills Award and took home fourth place overall. Photo submitted.
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Corinne McGirr, Economic Development, Tourism & Communications Officer, County of Vermilion River Submitted
The Provincial Minister’s Award recognizing Municipal Excellence has been awarded to the County of Vermilion River. The award recognizes Innovation for the continued implementation and success of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program. The award was received from Alberta Municipal Affairs at both the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference in September and at the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties (AAMDC) conference November 18, 2014. The ALUS program is a voluntary, incentive-based environmental program that recognizes and rewards the positive contributions that farmers make to clean
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YOU HAVE: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Operations Dispatcher or Superintendent, most of which must be in the oilfield service sector.PayrollDesigner • Excellent communication skills and can professionally liaise with a variety of internal and external resources. • A proven ability to respond quickly and effectively in pressure filled situations, while maintaining a calm demeanor. • An ability and willingness to work as a flexible member of a growing team. • Outstanding organizational skills that allow you to maintain orderly paper and electronic filing systems; including accurate data entry. • A capability to use smartphones to text, send and receive pictures and documents; including the use of GPS. • Maintenance and mechanical aptitude. • A proven proficiency to learn and utilize new software. WE OFFER: • A family oriented environment, we have a great team! • A company vehicle. • Accommodations near Mannville will be provided in the short term. Competitive salary within the oilfield service sector based on qualifications and experience. • A consistent schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. • A benefit plan and 3 weeks’ vacation to start. • All personal protective equipment is supplied. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply for this position, please forward your resume to: hr@bdeg.ca
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Finding Hope At Christmas And Holidays
Shirley L. Scott, Walking Through Grief Submitted
the others who expect too much from you and expect you to embrace the festivities and be over IT. Take the season one day at a time or even one hour at a time. HOPE is found in humor. Laughter is good for the soul and a source of healing. Laughter does not dishonor a loved one who died nor lessen the depth of the life lose we have experienced. Living with HOPE honors the life lived and the deep investment we have had and our memories are a source of comfort to us. HOPE is found in the beauty around us. When grieving it is hard to see beauty and color in the gray of our grief but you will have to make a conscious effort, as beauty helps us heal, too. A sunset, a frosty tree in the sunlight, a bird and it’s song. Pauline Kezer quotes “When we do nothing we feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when we get involved we feel a sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing we are working to make things better” Writings from Margaret Robinson: 1 Listen to your heart: How do you want to remember your loved one during the holi-
The holiday season can feel overwhelming to think about going through when we have experienced a life loss. My hope is that this article will in some way help you find a hope that you can experience this time of year and not be overwhelmed but find a peace through it. Garth Brooks quoted that “Christmas was the birth of hope.” The Christmas season can remind us there is a light somewhere and there is hope somewhere and we have to in our pain reach out and grasp it. HOPE - An expectation and desire. Christmas and other holiday seasons can bring with them pain of the remembrance of holidays that were before the life changing loss we experienced. How do we find any hope in the middle of our grief? HOPE is often found in the light of a candle that glimmers in the darkness. The celebration of the light that was the star announcing the birth of HOPE. Light a candle to remind of the warmth and light it gives and the HOPE. HOPE is found in compassion. When showing others compassion we also need WE’RE HIRING to accept other’s compasDEPENDABLE PEOPLE. sion and be compassionate toward ourselves. While Our VERMILION CASE IH / KUBOTA store is looking for embracing our grief, realize dependable people: we are worthy and deserving of self-care. Don’t get caught • HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN • AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN up in the frenzy of expecta• AG SALES CONSULTANT tions of others and yourself, do only what you have energy RME offers competitive wages, an employee share option plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a caring and team oriented for and set limits. work environment. In other words, we’re dependable. HOPE is found in patience. Be patient with yourself and APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.ROCKYMTN.COM/CAREERS not expect too much from yourself and be patient with
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and labourers, supervise breeding programs and harvest operations, perform general farm duties, formulate feeding program, recognize and treat certain livestock health problems, supervise farm operation. Position is in Elk Point. $16.50-18/hour depending on experience 40 hours per week. 2 positions are available immediately Call 780-210-0344 or 780-724-4646 Apply to: jens.aarbo@gmail.com Fax: 780-724-2665
day season? 2 Share your thoughts and plans: early in the season share with other major players in your life, family, friends and colleagues. 3 Make a plan: even if you don’t carry out the plan exactly, having a plan will ease your burden 4 Know that whatever plans you make this year, it’s just for this year: You can change things next year if you wish. 5 Establish a new tradition: Someone new to carve the turkey, have a pot luck holiday meal, order gifts or buy gift cards, send cards in January. 6 Be sad and cry when you need to: find small moments of joy when you can but don’t feel embarrassed about your tears. They are love drops 7 Be with people: who are supportive, loving and compassionate, but allow yourself alone time when you need to.
8 Do something special for someone: Be a secret Santa and do something to bring joy to them. 9 Talk about your loved one: Share stories, photos and memories At Walking Through Grief Society our sincere HOPE is that this season will afford you a time of peace and comfort, a time of remembering and honoring and a courage from deep within to carry on with hope in pursuit of a new normal in 2015. We offer support for all who are journeying through grief due to their life losses. Our Society accepts memorial donations and funds for 2015 will support Children’s Grief Support Contact Shirley at 780-846-2576 or e mail wtgriefsupp@xplornet.ca. Lynda at 780-853-1818 if you would like more information. Supported by FCSS
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County Of Minburn No. 27 – Municipal News Highlights Trudy Shukalak, County of Minburn
Minburn 2014 Property Tax Sale as per Section of the Municipal Government Act be scheduled for December 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. Letter To Alberta Recycling in the County of Minburn office with reserve Management Authority – Agribids being closest to the market value of the culture Recycling Stewardship property as determined by Administration as Program per Section 419 of the Municipal Government Council approved to write letters to the Act. Alberta Recycling Management Authority and CleanFarms Inc. stating the need to ATCO Gas And Pipelines Ltd. – implement an agriculture recycling stewardFranchise Fee ship program in Alberta for the collection and Council approved that pursuant to Clause disposal of grain bags and pesticide contain- 4(a) of the ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franers. chise Agreement for the delivery of natural Submitted
Bylaw No. 1233-14 – Cancel Road Plan 022 5607 IN NW 3-52-13-W4M Council approved second and third readings of Bylaw No. 1233-14 to cancel Road Plan 022 5607 no longer required for public travel located in NW¼ 3-52-13-W4M and transfer and consolidate with the title for NW¼ 3-52-13-W4M in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA). Alberta Community Partnership – Purchase Of Regional Fire Services Equipment Council approved to apply for grant funding jointly with the Village of Innisfree and Village of Mannville under the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program, Intermunicipal Collaboration (IC) component for the purchase of a rapid-attack truck for the Village of Mannville Fire Department and supporting fire emergency equipment for the Village of Mannville and Village of Innisfree Fire Departments for a cost of $179,565. Innisfree Cemetery Assistance Council approved to assist the Innisfree Cemetery Committee by providing them with a legal survey of cemetery plots, signage and fencing as required.
gas to customers within the Hamlet of Lavoy the County of Minburn decline to increase the franchise fee percentage in 2015.
2015 Roadside Mowing Contract – Offer To Renew Council approved to provide 610442 Alta Ltd. an offer to renew the Roadside Mowing Contract for 2015 as the same rate as 2014 with a three per cent increase, plus G.S.T. as per County specifications, terms and conditions. Participate In Regional Collaboration Program Grant Application With The Town Of Vegreville Council approved to participate in an application for grant funding under the Regional Collaboration Program (RCP) for the development of a Regional Recreation and Culture Master Plan with the Town of Vegreville as the managing partner. Participate In Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program Grant Application With The Town Of Vegreville Council approved to participate in an application for grant funding under the Intermunicipal Collaboration (IC) Component of the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program for the completion of a Joint Stormwater Management Plan/Flood Hazard Study with the Town of Vegreville as the managing partner.
Local Road Bridge Funding Program – Letter To Alberta Transportation Council approved to send a letter to the Alberta Minister of Transportation with copies County Of Minburn No. 27 – 50TH to area Members of the Legislative Assembly Anniversary (MLAs) and Alberta Association of MuniciCouncil approved to hold an event to pal District and Counties (AAMDC) advising commemorate the County of Minburn No. of the urgency required for the Province to 27’s 50th Anniversary on June 10, 2015 at reinstate the Local Bridge Funding Program the Innisfree Community Centre. to assist in the repair, upgrade and replacement of aging bridges and culverts in rural Letter To Alberta Environment municipalities. And Sustainable Resource Development – Wetland Mitigation Sale Of County Flags Agency Council approved the sale of County of Council approved to send a letter to Alberta Minburn flags at the County’s price plus GST Environment and Sustainable Resource Development requesting to amend the 2014 Tax Sale – Municipal Alberta Wetlands Policy regarding wetland Government Act mitigation regulations for road construction Council approved that the County of
projects allowing municipalities to choose the Wetland Mitigation Agency of their choice. Participate In Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program Grant Application With The Village Of Mannville Council approved to participate in an application for grant funding under the Intermunicipal Collaboration (IC) Component of the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Program with the Village of Mannville as the managing municipal partner for the upgrade and enhancement of the roof of the Mannville Recreation Centre.
grant application under the Community Initiatives Program (CIP) to assist with their celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Vegreville Pysanka on August 28 and 29, 2015.
Install Signs Council approved to install the following road signs: “School Bus” signs at the W½ of NE 8-51-10-W4M on Range Road 104 and Township Road 512. “School Bus” signs at Pt. SW 27-52-14-W4M on Range Road 142 and Township Road 524. “School Bus” signs at NW 4-51-15-W4M on Township Road 510 and Range Road 154. “Yield” sign on Township Road 502 and Range Road 132. Letter Of Support– Vegre“No Trucks Over One Ton” signs on Range ville And District Chamber Of Commerce Community Initiatives Road 145 between Township Road 524 and Program (CIP) Grant Application Township Road 530 (Golf Course Road) and Council approved to provide a letter of Township Road 524 between Highway 857 support to the Vegreville and District Cham- and Range Road 145 (Prairie Lodge Trailer ber of Commerce supporting their proposed Park Road).
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We are looking to add a highly motivated individual who can work well within a fast-paced team environment, and is looking for a career with future growth opportunities. Our successful candidates will provide routine cash-related services with accuracy and courtesy for our membership. Qualifications - Positive and friendly demeanor - Strong communication skills - Above average computer skills - Aptitude for problem solving and decision making Compensation - In addition, we offer an impressive and comprehensive benefits package and incentive bonus program. - This is your opportunity to help grow a dynamic credit union even further with a great team! Closing date: December 15, 2014
Heavy Load Passes Vermilion On October 21 Entrec Corporation from Aschen, Alberta had the tedious task of transporting two of 14 IPS units to the oilsands in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The trek took a total of five nights with night one beginning in Lloydminster on Highway 16 to Two Hills, night two they travelled from Two Hills to Radway, night three from Radway to Wandering River, night four Wandering River to the point of entry south of Fort McMurray and finally night five from the point of entry to the delivery site in the Oilsands. The IPS units transported are one of the biggest loads to ever be transported to Fort McMurray. The IPS units carried by Entrec Corporation was escorted by some of our local RCMP as the load took up both lanes of the highway. Along the route the two IPS units were transported off Highway 16 and crossed Highway 41 here in Vermilion at approximately 9 p.m. Photo Lorna Hamilton.
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Susan Obrigewitch, Mannville School Submitted
Mannville School will be holding a loonie drive and pancake breakfast to support our local food bank with funds to purchase much needed perishable items. The Loonie drive will be held the week of December 15 to 19 with secondary home groups competing to see who can raise the most. On December 19, we will finish off our loonie drive with a pancake breakfast for students to purchase. Proceeds from this breakfast will also go to supporting the local food bank. If you would like to donate breakfast products to support the food bank fundraiser, please contact Rachel Miller or Kalee Almberg to do so. Thank you in advance for supporting our local food bank! The Santa Anonymous boxes have arrived at our school. Everyone is welcomed to help us fill them up with toys or food bank donations. Thank you. The Snow Angels will be out again this year. If you know anyone who could use a little help cleaning their sidewalks, please contact FCSS. The VIBE Christmas Youth Night will be held on December 12 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. It will be held at the school and is open for any student from Grade 7 to 12. Hope to see you there. Our Preschool is planning a comedy night on February 21. You might want to grab a ticket now as they would make a
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Mannville Snow Angels great holiday stocking stuffer. Just contact any one of our preschool parents for more information. We should take a peek into our science classes as the Grade 1s have made their Rainbow Roys, a helpful character to help them remember the colors of the rainbow. Grade 2s began a new unit in science on hot and cold temperature. They tested out thermometers in different temperatures of water, learned about how to read a thermometer, and begun a plan in their “Thought Books” on how they would build a device to keep an ice cube from melting. Our Grade 3 class is currently working on the unit “Hearing and Sound”. They have conducted several demonstrations and experiments to prove that sound travels in waves, sound starts with vibrations, and that sound can travel through solids, liquids, and air. They will also be learning about decibels, pitch, volume, hearing safety, and parts of the ear. In Science 4 they are learning about Light and Shadows. They have learned about natural and man-made light sources and how shadows are made. They will be looking at reflection and refraction soon. The Grade 5 class have been building electrical circuits and learning about safety with electricity. The students have been finding out what makes a circuit work and what doesn’t. The next few weeks they will be busy building a bunch of circuits. Grade 6 students look forward to watching the night sky to learn many things for their next unit Sky Science. Their language
unit will coincide with the science, and it is called Space, Stars and Quasars. The Science 9 class with Mr. Polishuk is currently in the middle of their chemistry unit. The students have reviewed WHMIS and MSDS for safety and lab practices. They have categorized different types of matter and discussed evidence that a chemical change has occurred. They have just finished the historical aspects of atomic theories and have identified how the current periodic table of elements is organized. The students are just getting into how elements combine to form chemical compounds. A glance ahead shows that skating starts for students in Grades 1 – 8 on December 1. Early Dismissal on December 3, Crazy Christmas Clothing Day on December 12, Grad Christmas Banquet and Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on December 16.
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rainbow roys The Grade 1 Class posted Rainbow Roys on their classroom doors. Photo submitted.
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28 trees plus five miniatures just inside the display until mid December if you would like main entrance to the school. Children from to stop by and see them. Trees are labeled Kindergarten to Grade 6 were given the with a grade level from K to 12. Paulette Moir, a retired teacher at St. extraordinary opportunity to decorate the Jerome’s School, organized a display of trees this past week. The trees will be on Reporter
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HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER Carillion Alberta is currently seeking full time and seasonal Highway Maintenance Workers for Vermilion and Dewberry area.
Job duties may include but are not limited to: Operating a snowplow truck, cracksealing, highway inspection, 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 email or fax applications to: Poinsetta Display A Poinsetta Display surrounded the Scriptures at the front entrance to St. Jerome’s School. Photos Nicole Crossan.
Snowman Family At School This snowman family greeted visitors to the school.
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Monica To, J.R. Robson School Submitted
J. R . Ro b so n’s A r t Pr o g r a m h a s for the past few years, ex tended out to other schools within the division via videoc onferen c e te c h Kristen Bergman, Videoconference Art 10 to Delnorte School n o l o g y. T h e i d e a (Innisfree), watercolor. began af ter one guest taught for three days at Kitscoty High School to students who signed up for a n ar t l e s s o n. I t g e n e r a t e d i n t e rest for more ar t classes which p r o m pte d M r. D a r y l Ve n a n c e , Assistant Principal at Kitscot y High, to investigate the pos sibilit y of Ar t through videoconference. Ar t via Harley Ralfs, Videoconference Art 10 to Delnorte School video has now been (Innisfree), Ink. offered for four years and this year Art 10 and 20 students are in one are delivering the program to Kitscoty, class combining all four sites (includIrma and Delnorte (Innisfree) Schools.
Student of the Month From left are Alexis Neuman, Ashley Wagner, Gidet Maida (Manager of the Bargain Shop), Haylee Darling. Missing: Trisha Mead and Chad Andreychuk. Vermilion’s Bargain Shop wants to recognize a student monthly and present them with awards. J. R.’s nominations are made by teachers and based on: acceptable attendance, positive academic achievement, leadership within the school, and the “good person” principle. Photos submitted.
ing J. R.). “I am impressed with the students’ patience with technology, quick adaptations to the strengths and limitations of video interaction, and enjoy getting the chance to meet with them in person several times in the semester. “I’m also appreciative of the knowledgeable behind -the -scenes team that ensures the smooth sailing of technological components. Students in these smaller schools now have the opportunity to receive an art education in their regular school day,” Monica To said.
Student of the Month Awards: Ashley Wagner for anticipating needs and t ak ing the initiate to help out with a smile. For example, volunteering to ref volleyball and to be par t of the Remembrance Day Celebrations. Haylee Darling for helping Mrs. Schroader set up the school book fair. Alexis Neuman for taking a leading roll in school leadership and participating in Remembrance Day ceremonies. Chad Andreychuk and Trisha Mead for being a positive influence in school athletics and for showing compassion towards staff and peers.
VIL Holiday In Hallway Warms Spirits the Library has donated the items to the Lloydminster Interval Home as well as the Bissell Centre in Edmonton. Librarian Manager Maril y n N ew t o n , s a i d it is really nice to see the community suppor t the sock and slipper tree each year. The Library offers a number
and after a visit from Saint Nick, the toys spend the night at the library. The bears participate in a number of activities at the librar y while staf f takes pictures to show the children when they return the following day to collect their stuffed animals. The evening ended with the numero u s d o n ate d a u c t i o n i te m s b e i n g scooped up by the winning bidders as they quickly shuffled their treasures home for the holiday season. The VIL is open Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
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library Board and Friends Members of the Village of Innisfree Library as well as the Friends of the Innisfree Library Society worked hard to make the annual Holiday in the Hallway a huge success for another year. Contributing members are, back row from left, Doreen Nott – VIL Board Secretary, Marilyn Newton - Library Manager, Debbie McMann – VIL Board member, Marie Gorda – FILS, Holly Cependa – VIL Board Chair, Tina Lindballe – FILS, Lil Carter – VIL Board Past Chair, Sue Bergman – FILS and Joan Anderson – FILS. In front are Brenda Jackson – VIL Board member, Gayle Foyster – VIL Board Member, Doris Christensen – VIL Board Treasurer, and Charlotte Smith – VIL Board member. Photo Karen Nedzielski.
Karen Nedzielski Reporter
The Village of Innisfree Library (VIL) held its annual Holiday in the Hallway on a blustery evening on November 26 with visitors being treated to some warm beverages and delicious treats while placing bids on the numerous silent auction items up for grabs. The evening was hosted by a number of the Millennium Build-
ing users including the VIL, 4H club, Quilting Queens, Friends of the Innisfree Librar y Society (FILS) and the Innisfree Ukrainian Dancers who all submit ted items for the Christmas wreath portion of the auction. For the third year the VIL has decorated a sock and slipper Christmas tree where people or organizations could donate handmade or bought slippers, socks or mittens which are then donated to local and out of town organizations in need. In the past
of activities and ser vices inc lud ing the Teed Bear Sleepover which is scheduled for D e c e m b e r 10. The event has children from the area enjoy an evening of stories and activities with their favourite te d d y b e ar toys
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Wellness Wonders
Susanna Pankiw, Dewberry School Submitted
What do Zumba, boot camp, Yoga, social influences and mental health have in common? They are the wonders of wellness and these were some of the sessions that the staff and students were involved in for November 20 to 21. These wellness sessions were jam packed with invigorating, yet refreshing and sometimes relaxing ways to help us all improve our bodies; mentally, physically and socially. With sessions on relationship, mental health and cyber-bullying, we learned ways to cope and enjoy our journey of life in positive ways. We acquired an appreciation for breathing and celebrated our diversity as we performed salsa steps, hip hopped and sweated our stress out to the universe. What a fantastic day. Imagine the feeling of exhilaration. That is what Jenna Bowman and the girls’ Vermilion Tiger hockey team must have felt when their team finished in first place at the November 14 to15 Warburg tournament. It is great to see such dedication put into extra-curricular activities. Way to go, Jenna! What do you want to be when you grow up? This is a common question we ask our children. Dewberry School not only
Pictured here is the Vermilion Tigers girls hockey team, featuring Jenna Bowman. Photo submitted.
asked the question, they exhibited their future career choice by playing dress up for the day. The classrooms were filled with doctors, professional wrestlers, farmers, teachers, pet store owners with their pets in tow, golfers, marathoners and numerous other careers! It was an amazing plethora of vocations. What will be even more amazing is if these same individuals are actually in those chosen careers ten or twenty years
down the road! National Jersey Day was to top off last week, but the impending snowstorm stole that thunder. Instead of showing our love and support for sport by wearing a jersey for a team or club to work or play we got to dig ourselves out of drifts that filled our backyards and driveways. We know our dedicated grader operators will tidy off the back roads so that we can get back to school and
our next fun-filled three weeks of Christmas concert practice. The wonders of wellness can be seen and appreciated in so many ways, even our snow days! It’s just a matter of getting out there and making practice of the new strategies we discovered or possibly rediscovered. Cheers to everyone’s wellness and our continued efforts of working together for success.
Rock Defeats Rustlers In Head To Head Game Nicole Crossan Reporter
Rustlers scored two goals within the later. With only two and a half minutes first three minutes of the second period left in the second period, the Rock putting the Rustlers in lead. The Rock scored their sixth goal of the game. Five minutes into the third period the Rock scored again giving them a two point lead over the Rustlers. The Rustlers at tempted to make a comeback, but were only able to
score one more goal in the last twelve minutes of the third period because of some great saves by the Rock goaltender in conjunction with a strong d efe n s e. T h e s c o re re m a i n e d t h e same for the rest of the third period giving the Rock a 7 to 6 win.
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The Vermilion Rock senior hockey team was a good match for the Wainwright Rustlers on November 25. They were head to head the entire game. The first period ended with the Rock in the lead with a score of 3 to 2. The
scored another goal four minutes later to tie the game at four all. The Rock an swere d bac k wit h a g oal at t he eight minute mark which the Rustlers followed with a goal less than a minute
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Chris Cusack’s Memory Lives On In Hockey Fans
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TIGERS’ HOME GAME DEC. 5 AT 8:00 PM
JR. B VERMILION TIGERS VS FROG LAKE
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Cam Doull scored the first goal for the Cusack Selects seven minutes into the first period, which was followed by Chase Chris Cusack of Clandonald and former Fletcher’s first goal for the Tigers seven player for the Junior B Tigers, passed away minutes later. The tie lasted for two minutes Reporter
Selects, Tigers, and the Cusack Family Group Photo After the presentation, both teams lined up to offer their condolences to the Cusack family. They then gathered for a team photo that included the Junior B Tigers, the Cusack Selects, and the Cusack Family. Photos Nicole Crossan.
on September 18, 2005 at the young, tender age of 22 years old. His “million dollar smile” is sadly missed and will be forever remembered as teams gathered for the annual Cusack Memorial Hockey Challenge on November 29.
when Ryan Yarmuch scored leaving the game at 2 to 1 for the Selects at the end of the first period. The second period didn’t see a goal until halfway through when the Selects scored two consecutive goals. The Tigers worked hard to catch up and managed to slip two
Selects Win Cusack Memorial Trophy On the left are Cusack family members Nicole, Lois, and Leslie presenting the trophy to Cam Doull from the winners of this year’s Cusack Memorial Challenge - the Cusack Selects.
Vermilion Rocks Monarchs Nicole Crossan Reporter
Stephen Simmons who holds third place in player stats for the Vermilion Rock team scored the first goal within the first two minutes of the game against the Kitscoty Monarchs. The score remained the same by the end of the first period. The second period allowed Aaron Betz to score the Rock’s second goal. This was followed by a third goal for the Rock slipped in with
only 2:16 left in the second period by Eric Fadden, who sits in first place in the player stats for the Rock. The Monarchs scored their one and only goal of the game halfway into the third period. This was quickly followed by another goal by Rock’s Randy Simmons, whose stats place him in second place in his team. This 4 to 1 win against the Monarchs brought the Rock up to fourth place in the standings with the Comets in first, Hitmen in second and Rustlers now in third.
The Rock’s Travis Klym and Andrew Webb skate away after goalie, Kurt McLean saves a shot taken by the Monarchs.
more goals past the Selects goalie before the second period ended bringing the score to 4 to 3 for the Selects. The Tigers worked hard to score another goal throughout the third period. Even though the Tigers made 21 shots on goal to the Selects 25, they were unable to score. The Selects slipped in three more goals leaving the game with a score of 7 to 3 for the Selects. “It’s not a very nice evening out,” Mr. Cusack said after the game, “It’s cold, but hockey fans are hockey fans. We live in the greatest country ever.” Curtis Ogrodiuk, who played with Chris
Cusack in Edmonton at Grant MacEwan for a few years was invited to say a few words. “It means a lot to get asked out here,” Ogrodiuk began and as he then told a story about a good memory he had with Chris when they played together. Thanks went out to the Tigers for being willing to play to raise money for a good cause each year and for pulling this all together. Thanks also went out to the Chris Cusack Selects, the silent auction and 50/50 draw organizers and all the donors. All funds raised at the Chris Cusack Memorial Challenge are donated to STARS Air Ambulance.
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