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Remembering 50 Years On Ice
The 50th Anniversary of the Vermilion Skating Club Carnival took place Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Stadium. The Vermilion Army Cadets opened the ceremony with a colourful flag parade which was followed by the singing of O’Canada. Photo above is Carnival Queen Allecia McDonald. See more on page 3. Photo Marie Conboy.
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The County of Vermilion River Firefighter’s Ball Cont. presentation. MLA Vermilion, Lloydminster, Dr. Richard Starke, presented medals to a number of individuals for On Friday evening, March 6, the Kits- 12 years of dedicated service. Also coty Community Hall was full as Fire- honoured were over 60 recipients of fighters from all over the County of Vermilion River and guests gathered for the 2015 Annual Firefighter’s Ball. The evening began with a welcome by Vermilion River County Fire Chief, Orest Popil, which was followed by the Firefighters Prayer. Popil said, “It’s a night of celebration for county volunteers, which we have eight departments, and also we have Lloyd rescue which supports us on the east side of the county. Between the county we have 150 volunteers plus 22 from Lloydminster. Our county has 60 professional firefighters that volunteer and we are training more all the time. We push our individuals very hard in the training and we also honour it. Last year we answered over 400 calls just in the county, every day we have someone going lights and sirens to an emergency somewhere in the county.” The night celebrated long service with the Alberta emergency services medal Marie Conboy Reporter
From the left, Ivan Bardoel, Vermilion River County Fire Chief Orest Popil and Cam Stevenson.
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The arena glittered and sparkled in colourful lights. First out was the Carnival Queen Allecia McDonald in her cape and crown, she sailed across the ice then transcended into her skating costume sweeping smooth bends and fast moves. The ambition and passion was clear to see in many young skaters. Speaking with guest skater Rosen Grayson, he said, “I skate seven days a week, I was a competitor at the Nationals
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Star Skater Madison Ferguson.
three times and my goal is to go to the 2018 Olympics.” Grayson is 18 years old and started skating at 4 years old. Madison Ferguson from the Vermilion Figure Skating Club gave an excellent performance. Madison said she practices three times a week. “I just always want to figure skate.” Madison is in Grade 4 at St. Jeromes School and she says that one day she too dreams of going to the Olympics. The Lloydminster Border Edges skated on to the ice to a rendition of Grease Lightening. Amanda Weaver from the Border Edges said, “We have been together for two years and we will be competing in the Nationals in Calgary in April.”
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Local to Global 2015, the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor Forum (EATC) took place March 4 to 5 at the Vermilion Regional Centre. Between 70 to 100
elected officials, staff and businesses gathered and networked to discuss new tools to attract investment. The EATC is a joint initiative between Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB), Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED), and Palliser
Jenna Sahulka, second year crop technology student and John McLaughlin first year Ag Business and research student, both presented on enhancing crop management intensity trials.
Lakeland college lecturer, Business development and pesticide certified Linden Lundback talking on the Jerusalem Artichoke project at Lakeland college.
MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster Dr. Richard Starke speaking at the Local to Global minister’s forum Wednesd ay evening March 4. Photos Marie Conboy.
Economic Par tnership (PEP), three Regional Economic Development Alliances located in Eastern Alberta. A tour of Lakeland College’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation looked at projects from students and researchers including Renewable Energy and Conservation, Field Crop Input Intensity,
Jerusalem Artichoke production and Blue Orchard Bee pollinator enhancement. T h e m i n i s t e r ’s f o r u m w a s h e l d Wednesday evening with MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster Dr. Richard Starke, MLA for Red Deer South Cal Dallas and member of the Legislative Assembly for Wetaskiwin-Camrose and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Verlyn Olson. Each minister spoke on regional development. Dr. Richard Starke said, “Alberta is looking at a seven billion shortfall compared to last year, oil has gone down since September and is now at the lowest is has been since 1997 and 1998. We are looking at a downturn that will last for two to three years.” He also said that now is the time to invest in infrastructure. “There are still pipeline projects in place that will not be affected by the downturn.” He said that the new pipeline to the Gulf Coast was good news for Alberta and that, “It is a time of transition and the government has to transition. The government and energy have to work together to restore Alberta’s economic health.”
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Has Spring Sprung Finally Lorna Hamilton Editor
After a long Winter everyone is hoping that Spring is finally on its way. I am an avid weather watcher and I have been keeping a close eye on the temperatures for the next couple weeks and, while according to The Weather Network, there is some snow showing up in the weather forecast. The tem peratures are showing as above zero, actually they are in the low plus side. I am hoping the snow will turn to rain or even better sunshine. Mother Nature has a way of tricking us into believing that Spring is on the way like she did in the month of
January when we had perfect Springlike weather and then in the blink of an eye, she quickly tossed us back down into the deep freeze and made us battle yet again, a pile of snow and cold temperatures. My friend in Vancouver is posting pictures on Facebook of apple blossoms, tulips, trees beginning to bloom and of people already playing volleyball on the beaches. I have to admit it makes me somewhat jealous to see the beautiful weather they are having while I sit here with about two feet of snow in my front yard, icy road conditions and sloppy snow/water puddles everywhere you try to step. I know if the temperatures continue t o s t ay a b o v e f r e e z i n g t h e s n o w will quickly melt and the streets will become clear from the melting ice and
snow, but I am beginning to become a little impatient for Spring to actually come and stay as I am not a Winter person at all. Could this be the beginning of our Spring here in Vermilion? I certainly hope so. This past weekend the time changed to the daylight savings time and even though I had lost an hour of sleep Sunday morning and the mornings will be a little darker for a little while, I am grateful for the longer evenings. I am at work all day long and can only view the nice sunny days from the window or through the open door on the rare occasion until it warms up more. I a m h a p py t h at n ow w i t h m o r e daylight hours in the evening, I can go out and enjoy some nature after work and not have to do it in the dark.
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I am like a bear during Winter, I pretty much hibernate and only venture out into the cold and dark when it is necessar y to do so. I become less energetic in the Winter so the thought of Spring being just around the corner has lifted my spirits and has given me something to look forward too. Walks in the park with the puppies, evening spent on the deck having barbeques, being able to go for a drive after work and not have to be in a rush trying to get back home before the dark and temperatures dropping making the roads icy again. Hopefully Spring has sprung! and Mother Nature will not take away our glimmer of hope away and toss us back into Winter one last time.
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Letter To The Editor Debate Fairly Please I’m writing in response to the letter by Lil Kohn published in last week’s edition (Mar 2) about the question of extra funding for one of our local doctors. I am not going to weigh in on the debate, as, frankly, I don’t really know enough about it. I do, however, read the columns and letters about the subject with great interest to try to inform myself on the facts. I was dismayed, therefore, to read one particular sentence in Lil Kohn’s letter, “Unfortunately, our elected officials of Vermilion and the town administrators DO NOT work for the greater good of our community”.
I understand that emotions are running high on this issue, but I must take great exception to this sweeping statement about the intent of our public servants in Vermilion. I, for one, am extremely grateful for the work they do on my behalf. I do find their efforts to keep our streets plowed, our garbage picked up, our water running, our sewage treated, our by-laws enforced (and I could go on) as thoroughly for the greater good of this community. I think they work very hard, and that they try their best to get the facts on all sides of issues when making difficult decisions. While any person may
Dear Editor Horrifically, as we have seen in Canada, the international jihadist movement has declared war on us. Canadians are being targeted by these terrorists simply because they hate our society and the values it represents. One only need to look back over the past several weeks at the terrorist attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu as well as attacks abroad in Australia and Paris, to see that the threat of radical Islamic extremism is a very real threat. These threats require a strong response. That is why, under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Conser vative Government took action and brought forward the Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act and Antiterrorism Act 2015, that protects Canadians against jihadi terrorists who seek to destroy the very principles that make Canada the best country in the world to live. As Prime Minister Harper clearly said,
our Government rejects the argument that every time we talk about security, our freedoms are threatened. Canadians understand that their freedom and security go hand in hand. Canadians expect us to protect both, and there are protections in this legislation to do exactly that. The fundamental fact is that our police and national security agencies are responsible for protecting our rights and our freedoms, and it is jihadi terrorists who endanger our security and who would take away our freedoms. Providing national security agencies with new tools will ensure that gaps in sharing information about suspected terrorists does not limit their ability to prevent attacks on Canada or against Canadians. We as politicians do not enforce the law, but we have the duty to make sure that law enforcement has the necessary tools to keep Canadians safe. We will continue to do just that. Leon Benoit, MP
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Around The Campfire
Neil B. Stratton Columnist
The old saying “March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb” just may be suitable for March now that we are here. It did come in somewhat like a lion. It was great to see the sunrise this morning, most would have seen it on their way to work, however that drive to work may get dark again for several weeks as this weekend, March 8, is daylight saving time once again. At 2 a.m. on Sunday morning we will m ove t h e c l o c ks ah ead o n e h our, however for the unprepared we will also lose one hour of sleep, which is too easy…sleep in an extra hour its Sunday. On Monday the drive to work may be dark however, when most get home after work the sun will still hopefully be shining brightly as we will get that extra hour of sunlight in our day. Then within a couple of weeks as the days get longer, we will also see the morning sun earlier and earlier. I really like this daylight savings and wish this just would remain our standard time. Daylight savings not only gives us more wonderful sunlight in our day but also saves us money and energy due to less lights and heat in the evening.
I can’t wait until I can shoot outdoors again and just to enjoy and have fun. Recently I was asked when I started s h o o t i n g a b ow a n d w h at g o t m e started. That was an interesting question that made me think. As a youngster my father was a “Forest Warden” much like Fish and Wildlife, police, judge and jury back then, and we were transferred and stationed in a lot of small Alber ta communities. I learned a lot from the local natives in these communities. As a youngster we used to go camping for days on end, which if kids that young did that now days, ever yone including the coast guard would be called in for the search and rescue. For us youngsters a bow was for fun, adventure, food, and protection most likely in that order, with fun being the emphasis, well until we got hungry. We had at best a c an of beans, knife, five feet of fishing line and a couple hooks and whatever we could hunt or gather. Fish was always on the menu and they were plentiful then, for some reason I remember camps being nowhere near fish bearing lakes or rivers. We always ended up just near small creeks or pond s. There may have been fish there but we always went for rabbits and squirrels for lunch, w h i c h wer e a l ways p l e nt i f u l a l s o. Of course we were so young we prob-
a b l y s h o u l d n ot eve n h ad k n i ve s, but we all did like youth today having cell phones. If a young ster today walked around with a big blade knife they would lock him up. Anyway once camp was set up and fire going, a bow with arrows was first thing on the list. We didn’t get too elaborate, survival-style bows made of popular was easiest and worked actually the best for weeks. Once dried the bow were just firewood, arrows were made of Red Osier D o g wo o d will ows. We s have d t h e arrows and kept the bark for the older natives that used it for medicine and a tobacco additive. Arrow heads were nails pounded into a tip and flattened with rocks and empty shell casings for blunts… or simply a tip of an arrow burnt in the campfire to hardened and then scraped sharp. The survival styles bows were just a built bare shaft with no type of feathers or vanes. We could nail squirrels 15 yards up a tree with deadly accuracy. Weight for ward was the key there! I was so young I don’t even remember building my first bow or even for that matter who taught me, but the bow meant as much lunch and survival as the cell phone and Mc Donald’s is now! I don’t remember what we used for the first strings although, I picture sinew. However, later on I remember the best strings were binder twine used to tie
down every shipping box then. Years later in my teens I remember having a store built, I’m sure a fibreglass bow, than a nice take down wood recurve. Then I lef t the archer y scene for a while…girls and stuff don’t you know. I m arr ie d young an d had a family and around the same time in the 70’s these new-fangled compound bows started coming out. I bought one with fun, adventure, food, and protection in mind. The protection would be if life and limb were threatened while pursuing an adventure, food with a new family became a priority as my own youngsters grew up. To this day fun and adventure rules. L ast year I wrote about sitting in a misty valley watching the sun rise on the first day of bowhunting season, as a huge bull elk materialized like a ghost and walked towards me. I sat there and watched him walk right by, broadside at ten yards. He stopped there and experienced the morning as I was and as he walked by, I let him do exactly that. Now that was fun! When the Smoke clears With March here the first day of spring is March 20, however the first spring day can happen at any time!
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Let’s Talk About Wolves Just the other day I was asked about wolves. Had I ever heard them howl or had I ever had any experience in the wild country involving wolves? Well, yes I have and any time you hear or see them, the sound and sight really can leave you breathless. Wolves are the essence of wilderness and to hear them howl brings all the magic of that your way! You can hear coyotes locally and for some reason their calls, though from wild untamed animals, don’t in anyway give you the same feeling of complete loneliness and being so vulnerable. The first time I had the thrill of hearing wolves howling was in a little log trappers cabin about 35 kilometers south east of Edson, close to a creek that drains from Wolf Lake and runs to the McLeod River. We’d had a morning hike and observed that there were wolves following almost every game track and all the game were in high-speed mode! We were having a lunch break, eating soup when I became conscious of a sound like a truck in a low gear climbing up a long hill. Like a gear whine teamed with a low-key siren. To say
it got your attention would be like saying being shot at sometime by surprise would! Well anyway, one howl started and then another, and another chimes in until a whole chorus was harmonizing together. It was spectacular! I guess they were letting us know they knew we were there. In the course of our hunt there for about a week, they howled off and on day and night. It was a full moon and we never had much luck as the game was sure spooked. We never saw a wolf but they kept reminding us of their presence. On another hunt out west of Fox Creek by Tony Tower Forestry Look-out we were camped in a location near where there had been a sawmill site that had left a huge pile of saw dust behind. Walking out each day past this pile we noticed that the wolves had taken to climbing up the long slope of the pile and sliding down the sharp drop side. You could see a beaten path where they would repeatedly climb up to slide down. They sure seemed to be having fun. About a half mile from there, my brother in-law, John Wasylik and I managed to down a moose and we dragged it to the sawmill clearing. John wanted to skin the animal and quarter it so that’s what we did. We had folded the hide and had laid the moose head on top. We wrapped the
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quarters in sheets and hung them close to our camper. Next morning on passing the place where we dressed out our moose we found the hide all stretched out with tooth marks indicating they had been playing tug-o-war with it. The head had been used like a football it looked like and you could see they were like playing catch with it. I wanted to go to the saw dust pile with my varmint caller and try my luck calling those wolves, but didn’t want to go alone and couldn’t get any takers to come along. Never got to go and have always wished I had. During all that time though, we never heard them howl even once. They sure are a mystery. One time when Bill McGrath and I were hunting elk south of Alder Flats we
trailed a herd of elk that decided to head out across a burned open area. We made several hundred yards I guess when it became obvious that the dead fall and distance were beyond our abilities and we decided to retrace out steps. Reaching the edge of the burn, we came to a dead fall log with the fresh snow on it, indicating a wolf track. You could see where it had its front feet up on the log obviously poised there looking at us as we walked out there and leaving as we returned. We followed our tracks back and that wolf had followed us about a mile. I’ll tell you, it gave me an eerie feeling to know he’d been watching us for so long. Like I say they are a mystery and it’s their wildness that makes wilderness wild! Wonderful, exciting memories!
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the son’s cry for ‘why’? He can’t remem- ers reunite. They talk. They agree that ber. His sixty-five year old self no longer neither wishes to meet with the end of his agrees with many of the paths chosen by life bearing the weight of an old conflict. the twenty or twenty-five year old man that They forgive. It’s easier than they expected. he was so many years ago. He knows the Not everyone finds a way to resolve son is waiting. He knows he should answer, conflict. Perhaps they run out of time or just but no words seem adequate. The time lost choose to carry the burden to death. To cannot be recovered, he thinks. He wants to expend so much energy, so much precious know his son, but he might have missed the life force on negativity seems so very wasteopportunity. It might be too late. ful. Better to try, even if the only one left to Forgiveness is complicated. For some, forgive is yourself. it might even seem impossible. It’s too late, Give neither glance we may claim. Blame resides with the one nor breath we feel has wronged us. Let that person to paralysis of fear make the first move. It’s the other person or bitterness of hate who bears responsibility for taking the first but honour Love step toward reconciliation. We don’t have step forward with Peace. the courage to approach. Too much time Forgiveness, has gone by and the time for forgiveness when you can. passed a long time ago. What if we called and were 3”Help wide version met with angry rejection? preserve the benefits of wetlands Even if we can’t clearly for future generations. recall what it was that originally caused the conflict, it ARE THEY GOOD FOR? WHAT Learn more about wetland seems easier to continue ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. conservation and restoration with the rift, or grudge, or avoidance, than to risk at ducks.ca 12345 the potential of having to endure more pain. 15032DD2 But unresolved conflicts have a way of festering. Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace. They affect us deeply, Steel containers from 8' - 53'. sometimes resurfacing 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings over and over again available. like a Mount with twist locks. 780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM 3” wide version restless ghost searching for the answer to the one question that will release it Is someone at your local paper an from earthly bondage. exceptional community volunteer? In the film, the two broth3.75” wide version
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There is a film with the recurring scene of a man in his elder years riding his lawnmower along the side of the road. Some of the roads are freeways. Some are dusty country roads. He rides through rural communities and he rides through cities. People gawk. At least once during the long journey-----I can’t recall now how far he travels, but it’s far-----the lawnmower breaks down and a stranger assists him with getting it repaired. Hospitable strangers also invite him to stay for a few days while he waits for the parts needed to repair his lawnmower so that he can get on his way again. During his stay over, as you might expect, there are questions. People ask him, what the----why are you riding a lawnmower across the country? The man quietly tells them. It’s been twenty, thirty---maybe it’s even been fifty----it’s been many years since he’s talked to his brother but he’s made a decision. It’s time. It’s time to forgive his brother for whatever it was he’d done to create the rift between them. What was it again? No matter. It’s time. Before one of them dies. A son in his early forties recently wrote a scathing letter to his absentee father attempting to describe in words the pain of having been abandoned as a child. The father has read the letter over then refolded it again many times but doesn’t know yet how to respond. He has no explanation for decisions made forty years ago. He has, so far, no answer to offer, might satisfy 3” none widethat version
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Wildlife Management Public Meeting Marie Conboy Reporter
On Tuesday evening, March 17, 2015 at 7 p.m. Fish and Wildlife, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development (ESRD) are inviting the public to a wildlife management public meeting at the Vermilion Regional Center. The meeting says that it aims to discuss the management of wildlife including ungulate population estimates, permit numbers and Chronic Wasting Disease for wildlife management units in the Provost/Wainwright and Vermilion/Lloydminster areas. Chronic wasting disease, CWD, is a contagious disease. Unlike BSE, which cattle can develop after eating contaminated feed, CWD is spread from animal to animal including both farmed and wild deer and elk. At present research is being done to establish if vaccinations can prevent the
disease, instead of using other methods to contain it. Residents living and hunting in areas deemed to be CWD areas by the Fish and Wildlife are upset over the culling program. They believe culling deer herds will have little effect on the spread of CWD but would eliminate hunting grounds and hurt local economies. The Fish and Wildlife division, believe that culling populations is the only way to control the spread of this disease in infected areas. MLA Vermilion-Lloydminster and retired veterinarian, Dr. Richard Starke said on Saturday, “The research that is being done is important to establish how wide spread the disease is.” He also said he is aware that research is being done to establish prevalence and practice with regard to control and monitoring of CWD. He also said he is not aware of what will be brought out during the course of the meeting.
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Cargill Presentation To The Food Bank Vermilion Cargill made a presentation to the Vermilion Food Bank on March 4 on behalf of the 55 farmers who attended the “Farm Logics� networking event. The Donation included $308 and boxes of food supplies. From the left are Cargill sales representatives, Jordon Thompson and Roland Evans, Derek Collins from the Vermilion Food Bank and Cargill customer service Linda Matters. Photo Marie Conboy.
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The Vermilion Rotary Garage Sale
Marie Conboy Reporter
It’s that time of year again folks, the Vermilion 2015 Rotary garage sale will be taking place at the Heritage Pavilion, Vermilion Fairgrounds starting on Thursday, April 16 and it runs that Thursday and Friday, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and again Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rotary are open to receive donations the week prior to the sale, beginning April 10.
received, it makes it difficult for the club up.” to individually price each item so the club For further information on the upcomis asking people to make realistic and ing garage sale, contact Brenda Lee generous offers at the sale. “The garage sale is a big undertaking for the club, requiring well over 600 volunteer hours. We organize, display and manage the sale.” said Brenda Lee, “We also have a pick-up team of Rotarians that assist those who have no way to deliver their items to the Ag grounds. People can call and book with us for pick-
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Vermilion Rotary club is a well known and worthy local organization and the club will be celebrating their 60th anniversary this year on April 12. Brenda Lee, co-chair of the Rotary garage sale project, said “There has been tremendous support from the Vermilion community over the last eight years since the sale has been in existence. People are so generous with their donations. The quality and quantity of the goods donated and the desire to support the Rotary and its initiatives have been overwhelming over the years.” The Vermilion community is being invited to donate any items they may have which they will no longer use, for the sale. The club are accepting all donations, except clothes and TVs. The great thing about this project is that all funds raised go back into the Vermilion community. In past years the Rotary club has made generous and worthwhile contributions with the proceeds raised, including $5,000 to the Cadets Armouries Drill hall for new flooring and $5,000 to the Westend Manor for renovation of the common area. The club confirmed that $5,000 from this year’s garage sale has been committed to the Vermilion Museum. The Rotary club has built up alliances with several ‘leftover partners’ who can also benefit after the sale is over, saving as many items from landfills as possible. ‘Leftover partners’ include the Community Closet, Islay Health Center Garage Sale, Books for Belize, Habitat for Humanity (Restore), Lloydminster SPCA, 4H Electronics Recycling program and Canadian Diabetes Society. The club is excited to announce that this year they were approached by Youth Orchestra Northern Alberta to be on the lookout for donated musical instruments for the underserved youth music program. “So if anyone has any old musical instrument or instruments they will never use, why not donate it to a child that can learn how to play music on it.” Brenda added. Due to the sheer volume of goods
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at 780-853-7861, Eugene Wasylik at 780-853-3400 or Debbie Neigum at 780-581-4816. They say memories are golden well maybe that is true. We never wanted memories, We only wanted you. A million times we needed you, a million times we’ve cried. If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one can ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven to bring you back again. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
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First Hockey Tournament For Innisfree In A Decade
The ranfurly Posse Hockey round-up The Ranfurly Posse hockey team played host of the Innisfree Hockey tournament on February 28 through March 1. This was the first hockey tournament to be played in the natural-ice arena in approximately ten years.
The Innisfree Agri-Plex was busy during the weekend of February 28 and March 1 as the first men’s recreational hockey tournament in approximately ten years was held. Hosted by the Ranfurly Posse hockey team and sponsored by the Wasylciw Rodeo Ranch, the event saw four teams compete in a friendly, yet competitive tournament. In the B final event it was the host team, Ranfurly Posse, who took on the Buffalo Coulee Sabres which ended in a win for the Posse. The A event between the Innisfree Labatt Blues and the Ryley Renegades saw the hometown team slam the Renegades in a run-away game of goals. Pictured here are the Innisfree Labatt Blues, back row from left, Nathan Bardoel, Oren Nafziger, Cecil Paranych and manager Grant Swanson. Middle row are Mike Clark, Justin Cannan, Justin Anderson, Scott Anderson and Bryce Campbell. In front are Greg Konieczny, Ben Clark, Kyle Yakimowich and Jason Matters. Photos Karen Nedzielski.
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Eastalta Co-op food store announced their exciting St Patrick’s Day ‘Luck of the Irish Sweepstakes’ competition details on Monday, March 2. Food store manager Mike Gaudet said, “This year on top of our “Fuel Up To Win” promotion we’ve decided to do a St Patrick’s Day promotion as a way to give back to our customers. We want to thank them for being so patient with the ongoing construction.” When you purchase any items at the store between March 2 to 15, you can enter a draw for a chance to win $1,500 in travel vouchers from Go Travel in Vermilion. Five lucky entrants will participate in a grocery list scramble which will be held March 17 at 5 p.m. The person who is first to gather the items on the grocery list will win the $1,500 travel voucher, the remaining four entrants will receive gift baskets. If you think you would like to snag a leprechaun’s gold, stop by Eastalta Co-op’s Vermilion grocery store to enter the draw. From the left are, Darlene Ehalt, Nicholas Gulak, Mike Gaudet, Shana Donnelly and Dustin Stenne. Photo Marie Conboy.
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Credit Union 72nd Annual General Meeting Submitted
The seventy second Annual General Meeting was held March 2 at the Vermilion Regional Centre. Membership and guests were greeted and registration was followed by the introduction of guests and the annual meeting. The Credit Union reported another strong financial year despite a low interest environment with a net income of $1,016,371 which is an increase of $173,963 over the prior year. The membership, by way of dividends on common shares, received a rate of seven per cent and the total payout for 2014 was $383,725. Since the inception year of 1999, Vermilion Credit Union has returned $3,798,885 in Common Share and Patronage distributions to its members. Vermilion Credit Union contributed over $35,000 through community sponsorship to service groups,
clubs, the arts, education, sports, charitable and other organizations in Vermilion and surrounding areas during their 2014 fiscal year. In addition, proceeds in the amount of $10,500 from the Annual Charity Golf tournament were donated equally to the Innisfree Public Library, Vermilion Public Library and Mannville Centennial Library. David Eremko, CEO, proudly stated that in addition to these monetary donations, the Credit Union staff had also volunteered in excess of 1,000 hours to sports teams, school events, and a variety of other community events. The management, staff and directors recognized seven staff members for their long term and dedicated service: Member Service Supervisor Christa Grocock – five years, Loan Admin Clerk - Security Mitzi Isley – five years, Member Service Officer Nicole Warman – five years, Mannville Branch Manager Michael Myhovich, – ten years, Part Time Member Service Officer Carol Therrien– ten years,
Manager Financial Planning Lyle Worobec – ten years, Manager Lending Services Brian Hodgson – thirty years, The Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 2015 are: Larry Bingham, Ryan Gibson, T. J. Hinton, Willow Jaremco, Sonia Matichuk, Charlene
McFarlane, Maxine Sweeney, Devon Whitten and Wayne Wright. The Board of Directors, management and staff of the Vermilion Credit Union thanked the members and guests for attending the AGM, and for their loyal support throughout the past 72 years.
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Productivity Speaker At The Earn Breakfast Marie Conboy Reporter
The Earn Break fast, in conjunc tion with the EATC forum took place on Thursday, March 5. Guest speaker Corey Poirier spoke to a large crowd on “The Productivity Factor”. C o r e y, P r o f e s s i o n a l K e y n o t e Speaker, Entrepreneur and Corporate Customer Service and Sales Training Specialist, started off the breakfast by asking the audience, “Does your To Do List look like…everything?” He encouraged people to be proactive instead of reactive. From his findings after inter viewing many high achievers, he found that most successful people take one hour per day for themselves to spend 20 minutes reading, 20 minutes exercising and 20 minutes meditating. He calls this the one hour of power. “If you watched Ted Talks everyday for one hour for a year it would change your life” he said. He said controlling your time management is vital for successful productivity. This includes monitoring the amount of time spent on your mo bile phone and c he c k ing email throughout the day. C orey ad v i se d “ So c ial m e d ia i s addictive; each notification causes endorphins to be released in the brain. If you are constantly checking updates and every notification that comes in, you cannot be in-focus and go all in with the people you are with, in that moment.” Corey also said that all of the high achievers he interviewed use their time efficiently and are always in focus.
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The Baking Robots Update
The Vermilion baking robot boys were in Neilburg, SK competing at the Battle of the Border and finished in first place and went undefeated at the competition. They also took home the Excellence Award, and first place in programming skills as well as driver control. They attended the international competition in Vancouver on Saturday March 7, consisting of attendants who were all winners of their provincial finals. The boys were the youngest and they worked hard to end up in thirteenth place after the qualifying rounds! They were selected to work with the fourth place team in the finals (each match places two robots against two robots in alliances), and they were down to the last four teams standing when they lost out in the semi finals! The boys were rewarded with winning the “Rookie of the Year” award for the Pacific Northwest Regional Championship in the A division. We are so proud of these two boys, and so humbled by the generosity of this community!!!! Submitted Kim Morritt.
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2015 SPECIAL SALES EVERBLACK ANGUS BULL SALE Monday, March 30 @ 2 p.m. 70 two year olds, 20 yearlings 10 purebred replacement heifers Steak Fry to follow Ernie Gibson 780-853-2422 Open Commercial Heifers to follow
VERMILION CHAROLAIS GROUP BULL SALE Saturday, April 4 @ 1 p.m. 80 two year olds 10 yearlings FREE bull to be drawn Lunch to follow Brian Chrisp 780-853-3315
VEETEE ANGUS BULL SALE Friday, April 24 @ 1 p.m.
The purebred bull and replacement heifer sale took place Saturday March 7 at Nilsson Bros. Prices started off very well, with the highest sale of a purebred bull for $20,000. Black bull sales were also good. The sale also included red purebreds, black purebreds. Photos Marie Conboy.
40 two year Black Angus Bulls Don Davies 780-808-5607 Ritchie Davies 780-871-1779
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aGrIcUlTUral WEEK
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SALUTING OUR AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY
Have a Safe, Healthy and Prosperous 2015
Crops And Grains Agri-News
Recent record yields and transpor tation backlogs have increased interest in on-farm storage options. “ There are many dif ferent storage options available, either temporar y or permanent,” says Todd BergenH e n e n g o u we n , p r o j e c t a s s i s t a n t , Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), Edmonton. “The two most popular options are steel grain bins (either c orrug ated or smooth walled with or without hoppers) and grain bags. Other options are sheds, producer owned grain elevators, grain rings, piles and bunkers.” The last 10 years have seen bin prices climbing, says Bergen-Henengouwen. “In 2004, the average corrugated hopper bottom was priced at $2.50/bushel while in 2014 it is close to $4.00/bushel. With the price increase and the need for unexpected grain storage producers have been looking at grain baggers as a viable option.” Grain baggers are useful in situations when: the land is either rented or leased and investment in permanent storage is not desired the operator only needs to store grain for a short period of time, or has plans to exit the business in a few years there is limited labour and trucking available during harvest land is located long distances apart
storing low quality crops such as feed wheat, barley and sample canola grain is dry and has no need to be dried or aerated there is plastic recycling in the area there is a need to store large volumes of grain “Having developed a partial budget to compare bins from baggers it was found that operations need to store more than 70,000 bushels of grain per year to make the bagger economical competitive to bins,” says BergenHenengouwen. Baggers have their disadvantages as storage is temporary and damage can occur to the plastic either through wildlife, trees or human damage (snowmobiles). Once the bag is exposed to the elements, grain spoilage and pest and wildlife damage and losses can occur. As well, the plastic is difficult to roll after the grain has been emptied and recycling is limited. “Choosing the right grain storage system can be difficult decision for an operation but by looking at total costs, the farm’s future plans, existing systems and labour availabilit y producers can narrow down the best option for them,” adds Bergen-Henengouwen. For more information on grain storage cost comparisons and storage c o n s i d er at i o n s g o to AR D ’s Far m M anag er we bsite. There is also a YouTube video available: Grain Storage Considerations.
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Lakeland To Host Ag-Citing And Little Royal 2015 Submitted
T h e Ve r m i l i o n c a m p u s w i l l b e bustling with activity and visitors March 13 to15 when Lakeland College hosts Ag-Citing and Little Royal. Prospective students will learn about Lakeland’s agricultural sciences programs on Friday, March 13 at the Ag-Citing Info Session. With mini-labs, tours a n d c l a s s - t y p e ac t i v i t i e s, p ar t i c i pants will find out how they can ‘Live the Learning’ at Lakeland. “Ag-Citing highlights the hands-on components that prospective students will get to do, the decisions that they will get to make and how all of that ties together from a program perspective. Throughout the day they can visit with our team
and meet our current students who will help to demonstrate and show them some of things that they will get to do when they are a student here,” says Darrell Hickman, chair of agricultural sciences. “ There is so much that goes on during the day and over the weekend that they can really get a feel for our culture. That’s one of the things that I think as young agriculture people they will appreciate. It makes them feel at home and provides a sense of belonging.” The Little Royal tradition continues from March 13 to 15 with a number of exciting and fun events. Little Royal opens with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. followed by the twenty-seventh annual Western Canadian Judging Competition featuring 4-H and colle-
giate judges at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13. Demos from the Agility Club and Stock Dog Club will follow later in the day along with a Ranch Rodeo in the evening. The three-day event continues on Saturday, March 14 with the Stockman’s Club Steer and Heifer Open and Junior Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by the Little Royal Rodeo at 7 p.m. Saturday events conclude with the evening dance in the gymnasium at 10 p.m. Little Royal will wrap up on Sunday with the final rodeo per formance at 2 p.m. For the complete schedule of Little Royal events and times, please visit lakelandcollege.ca. A look back at Little Royal In 1927 the tradition of Little Royal was born. A n i m a l h u s b a n d r y i n s t r u c t o r J. F.
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Andrew was the visionary who pinned a notice to the Vermilion School of Agriculture (VSA) bulletin board 88 years ago announcing the Little Livestock International on March 23, with the grand sum of $22 up for grabs in four classes. From these initial classes – livestock Little Royal began in 1927 a s L i t t l e L i ve s t o c k I n t e r n a t i o n a l . Above, a look back at Little Royal in the 1960s. Below, rodeo action from Little Royal 2014.draft horses, oneand two-year-old Shor thorn heifers and Ox ford ewe lambs – the show grew and was named Little Royal in homage to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. From the late 1920s until the 1960s Little Royal was one of the highlights of the year at the college. Much more than a livestock show, Little Royal expanded to classroom demonstrations and general exhibits of class projects ranging through blacksmith tools and wood working to muffins and gowns. The tradition was revived in 1986 and again included Lakeland student displays and livestock shows. The Little Royal Rodeo, part of the intercollegiate circuit, was an added feature at the revival. E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1913 , L a k e l a n d C o l l e g e s e r v e s m o r e t h a n 7, 5 0 0 students every year at its campuses in Ver milion, Alt a., and Lloyd min ster, Alta./Sask., and through online and off-site programs and courses. Lakeland offers programming in the areas of agricultural sciences, business, energy and petroleum technology, environmental sciences, fire and emergency services, health and wellness, human services, interior design technology, trades and technology, and university transfer. For more information visit lakelandcollege.ca.
Vermilion Campus
Friday, March 13 Western Canadian Judging Competition 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Ag-Citing Event 9 am – 4 pm
Cattle Sorting Demo 2 – 2:30 pm
Ranch Roping Demo 2:30 – 3 pm
Stock Dog Demo 5 – 6 pm
Ranch Rodeo 6 pm
Saturday, March 14 Stockman’s Steer and Heifer Show 8 am – 4 pm
Rodeo Slack 4 pm
Rodeo Performance - $8 admission 7 pm
Dance - $10 admission 10 pm (College gymnasium)
Sunday, March 15 Rodeo Slack 10 am
Rodeo Performance - $8 admission 2 pm
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Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships Ready To Go In Vermilion Submitted
Vermilion – The Vermilion Minor Hockey Association is proud to host the 2015 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championship for the Midget Female B division. The tournament starts on March 19, and continues through Sunday, March 22. Games will be played at the Vermilion Stadium and Arena, located at 5510 College Dr, Vermilion AB. Ten teams will be participating at the Provincial Championships, including the host Vermilion Agland Tigers, Midget Female Team. The teams will be vying for a spot in the finals on Sunday, and a chance to win the provincial crown. A special thank-you goes out to all those involved in supporting the tournament, to the business community, to our Vermilion
area hockey families for your overwhelming support and sponsorship, and to the volunteers whose tireless work will make this event a memorable success. Round-robin pool play begins on Thursday March 19, and continues until Sunday March 22. The top two teams in each pool qualify for the semi-finals, which begin on Sunday morning. The host, Vermilion Agland Tigers plays the following schedule of round-robin games: Thursday March 19- 8 p.m. vs Edmonton Heat – Vermilion Stadium Friday, March 20 – 1:15 p.m. vs Stettler Storm – Vermilion Stadium Friday, March 20 – 7 p.m. vs St Albert Rush – Vermilion Stadium Saturday, March 4 – 4 p.m. vs Lethbridge Hurricanes – Vermilion Stadium Local fans are encouraged to come out
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and see some of the best Midget Female players in the province competing at the Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships. The full schedule of games can be found on the Hockey Alberta website, at hockeyalberta.ca/provincials, and click on the side
District 4H Speak-Off Results
menu link for the Midget Female B division. Results will be updated regularly on the site throughout the tournament weekend. Opening Ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, March 19 – 7 p.m. at the Vermilion Stadium.
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The Vermilion River 4H district Communications competition took place on February 28 at the Lakeland College Mead Building. The results are as follows: Junior Speech winners were first - Mia Westergaard, second - Clay Corbiere and third - Luke Wennekamp. Intermediates were first - Ashley Corbiere, second - Mark Livingstone and third - Cheyenne Porter. Seniors were first - Jessica Gauthier, second - Emerson Livingstone and third - Emma Cleland. For Presentations in the junior category first place went to Torren Stockman, second - Robyn Axley and third - Olivia Elder. Intermediate winners were first - Morgan Elliott and Andrea Zielinski, second - Abigail Spurrell and third - Maranda Westergaaurd. For seniors first went to Derek and Stephanie Hryciuk, second - Breanne Hryhirchuk and third - Tracy Parke. Photo submitted.
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NEWS
Brian M. Jean Wildrose Party Candidate Says, “Albertans Deserve Better”
Marie Conboy Reporter
Brian M. Jean QC announced Thursday afternoon, March 6, at Sammy’s restaurant in Vermilion, that he is seeking the leadership of the Wildrose party come March 28. He said, “I believe I am the best person for the job because of my 10 year experience as a federal member of parliament, I have the experience from Ottawa as parliamentary secretary for six years dealing with the $45 billion economic action plan, which was the largest economic action plan that Canada ever invested in. Jean, a lawyer and business owner from Fort McMurray, said “I’m 52 years old, I have a passion for Alberta, I love Alberta and I think I would do a great job.” Jean, said on the current downturn, “We have a spending problem, the PC party could have balanced the books before this but they are spending money like crazy. They have squandered away tens of billions of dollars of wealth from the oil sands and we only have 4 million people in the whole province.” He also said that Albertan’s
spend more money on health care than anywhere else in the country. He said to get out of the current downturn, “We have to try to balance the economy. We have a bloated civil service especially at the top,” he said that is where cuts should be made, not to the front line services.
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Partnerships will take an interesting turn. Get any misconceptions out of the way so that you can head in a direction that will benefit you as well as the people you care about. Don't make an impulsive financial decision.
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Apr. 20-May 20 Offer physical assistance and something valuable will develop. You are best not to ask questions, but to do what needs to be done and keep moving. It's your sincerity, dedication and trust that will win favors in return.
Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Do your share. It's easy to let others do things for you, but in the end you will be the one who loses. A little effort will ensure good returns. An important relationship needs equality to survive.
Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Keep an open mind but a closed pocketbook. You don't have to spend to find out information. Do your own research and make adjustments that suit your lifestyle and needs. Don't listen to someone who is prone to exaggeration.
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Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Let your innovative imagination lead the way, and use your insight and intelligence to entice others to help you reach your goals. People from your past will be an asset to you now. Romance is highlighted.
Feb. 19-Mar. 20 Concentrate on important partnerships. Honesty will be the key to making sure you have the same ideals and goals in mind. Don't limit what you can do by giving in to someone's whims. Speak up and go it alone if necessary.
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physical activity for children aged 5 to 17 is 60 minutes. I know, you’re busy, your children have busy schedules, life is busy but in this amount of time think of all the benefits. Children learn new skills, improve their self-confidence, grow stronger, do better in school, build stronger relationships and feel happier. Studies show that children would rather play with their friends than watch TV. So why don’t they? It might be convenience, lack of motivation, using one of the great educational apps/ programs online or getting stuck in that trance staring at a screen shooting that bird at the pigs over and over again. Whether your child’s technology use is for school or entertainment, how much time they are ‘plugged in’ matters. One way to get your children moving is by making them liable. Create a family contract with child expectations and parent expectations. How do you expect them to behave, set a
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MANUFACTURED HOMES CHOOSE FROM 8 Brand New Triple M 20x76 kitchen special spec manufactured homes starting at $138,500 and save over $5000! For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www.unitedhomescanada.com. REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW - 3842+/- sq. ft. on 33.98 title acres & 5.50 Acre Lot w/32, 440+/- sq. ft. Commercial Industrial Buildings. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, May 7, Getkate Property near Lethbridge, Alberta. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. GRAVEL PROPERTY w/River Frontage, Spruce View, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 29 in Edmonton. 148+/- acres titled, gravel pit w/stock piles, North Raven River frontage, 65+/- acres cult, fenced, $4800 SLR. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
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VOICE CLASSIFIED AND CAREERS BULL SALES GOOD SIMMENTAL BULLS. Phone 780-853-2223. JUSTAMERE 20TH ANNUAL BULL SALE, Monday April 13th 1PM at the farm in Lloydminster. On Offer 50 Top Quality Angus Bulls. All Bulls will be semen tested and Ready to go. For more info call Jon at 306825-9702 or 780-808-6860. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Part time and casual bar staff needed for small pub opening soon in Myrnam. Please contact Debbie at 1-780-291-0242 or 780-366-3734. Email: tobinswharf@gmail.com.
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MIXED BONSPIEL
Double Double Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Horton’s
is looking for 1 Food Service Manager Location: 4306 52nd St. Vermilion Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift, Weekend, Day, Night & Evening Salary: 24.25/hr+ Benefits Start Date: ASAP Education: Complete of high School Experience: 3 - 5 years Contact for job description Apply with resume in person Fax: 780.854.9093 or Email: gregtims3294@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Innisfree is accepting applications for the
PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN TEMPORARY POSITION
Minimum 3 months but may extend longer. Duties include snow removal, grass maintenance, heavy equipment operator, equipment maintenance, garbage pick-up. Additional duties as required. Applications accepted until competition closes on March 13, 2015. Submit applications to Jennifer at Village Office or via email to inisfree@telus.net Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
CALL THE VERMILION VOICE Ph: 780-853-6305 vermilionvoice@gmail.com
MARCH 26 - 29, 2015
TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM CALL: Andrew McCrae AT 780-581-5010 OR VERMILION CURLING CLUB AT 780-853-5638
(TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS) We have a draw for 10 teams that are looking for FUN but not serious competition.
Entry fee: $220
Guarantees you at least 3 games of curling, Roast, Beef dinner, and prizes if you win. Entertainment - Karaoke Friday night & a DJ and dance on Saturday night SIDENER ~ Doris Helen passed away peacefully in her residence at the Dr. Cooke Extended Care on November 30, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Doris is loved and remembered by: her husband of 65 years, Donald; six children: Virginia (Lanni) Bristow, Kenneth (Donna) Sidener, Keith Sidener, Sandra Sidener, Doreen (Terry) Ruggles and Carson (Lori) Sidener; eight grandchildren: Jamie (Eddie) Rondeau, Dalton (Amber) Bristow, Olivia and Amanda Sidener, Kayla and Austin Knutson, Robert (Amanda) Nichols and Shawna (Nathan) Ilchuk; four great-grandchildren: Brent and Austin Nichols, Aiden and Reese Ilchuk; nine nieces and nephews: Adrien Fortin, Sharon Earl, Joan Chow, Wendy Johnson, Wanda, Danny, Dickie, David and Cheryl Connochie; brother, Robert (Betty) Connochie. Doris was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Helen Connochie, sister Mary Fortin and brother James Dixon. The memorial service for Doris was conducted from the McCaw Funeral Chapel, Lloydminster, Alberta on December 4, 2014. CARD OF THANKS We would like to extend our sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbors for all of the kindness shown to us during the recent loss of our mother. Special thanks to the staff at Points West, Lloydminster Hospital and Dr. Cooke for your superior care provided during her stay. Thank you to Reverend Bob Aldrich who officiated the service, Joanne Ward for giving the eulogy, Tim Acey for the music and the Knox Presbyterian Church for the lunch. Also our gratitude to McCaw Funeral Service and staff for all you support and help with the arrangements. Sincerely, the family
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Kitscoty 4H Beef Club Report Submitted
camp. District curling is also coming up March 21 in Vermilion and many K i t s c ot y 4H B e ef Clu b h e l d o ur of our club members are planning to clubs communications day on attend. Sunday, February 15. We had some great speeches on a wide variety of topics. From the junior group Luke We n n e k a m p f i n i s h e d f i r s t , G a b e Career Opportunities Wennekamp was second, and Brooke www.lakelandcollege.ca K i n g wa s t h i r d . T h e i n te r m e d i ate group had Cheyenne Porter first, Joey Payroll Officer Eddleston second, and Ryan Phillips Competition No: 15-3200-001RE2 third. Finishing first for the seniors was Shea- Lyn Ed dleston, Jes si c a Lakeland College invites applications for a Payroll Officer. As part of the Human Resources team you Gauthier was second, and Justine will work in conjunction with another Payroll Officer to Eddleston was third. Three members ensure staff are paid in a timely and accurate manner moved on to District Communications and the related documentation and reporting is on February 28 and all did very well. completed. Responsibilities include the preparation and of monthly payroll data, preparation of benefit Congratulations to Jessica Gauthier processing remittances, monthly reporting and balancing, year-end for finishing first for the seniors, Chey- reporting including pension, T4 preparation and WCB. enne Porter was third in the intermediates, and Luke Wennekamp was third The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills, payroll experience and accounting knowledge. A postin the junior level. secondary diploma combined with three years related Jessica will have the opportunity to experience would be preferred. move on to Regional level communiThis is a Full-time Permanent AUPE appointment at the cations. Good Luck Jessica! Our club has been busy pre-selling Vermilion campus commencing as soon as possible. The salary range is $43,533 - $54,861 per annum and spring flower baskets as a fundraiser current includes a generous benefit package and pension plan. and we will soon be helping plant those baskets for everyone to enjoy. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by We have also been helping plan for March 23, 2015. the Regional Spring Fling which our A combination of education and experience may be considered. district is hosting this year. A Survivor All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Those selected theme is planned and there are many for an interview will be contacted. fun activities being organized. This is an overnight camp for intermediate age members and will be held at the Clandonald hall March 27 to 28. I am looking forward to going to this
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SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES These are Seasonal positions working on a variety of programs with the Agricultural Service Board, commencing April 15 - May 1, 2015. The successful candidates must: • have a valid Alberta Class 5 Operators License • have a valid Pesticide Applicators License or ability to work as an authorized assistant applicator • have a general understanding of farming operations and/or farming background • have the ability to operate and maintain equipment • be willing to perform vegetation management controls which may include mowing/spraying/grass seeding • have strong knowledge and/or background in field crops, diseases and/or other pests. Rate of Pay: $21.97/Hr based on 8 Hours/day; 40 Hours/week. Please submit resume to: Elden Kozak Agricultural Fieldman Box 490, Two Hills, Alberta T0B 4K Phone 780-657-3358, Fax 780-657-3504 Email ekozak@thcounty.ab.ca Application Closing Date: April 1, 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 2015 Summer Student Employment May 1, 2015 to August 28, 2015
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Lakeland College The County of Minburn No. 27 is currently accepting applications/resumes for summer student employment for the positions noted below. Please state on your Vermilion Voice application/resume the position(s) you are applying for. Career Section Fax, mail, email or hand deliver your application/resume by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 to: Monday, March 9, 2015 (2.5”) by 72 County of Minburn No. 27 Black P.O. Box 550, 4909-50 Street
Payroll Officer
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R6 Telephone: 780-632-2082; Fax: 780-632-6296 Email: info@minburncounty.ab.ca
Agriculture is my life. Agriculture is our life too. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has been providing Alberta producers with Crop Insurance for over 70 years. We are currently looking for Trainee Inspectors. Preference will be given to applicants with strong agriculture experience and computer knowledge.
Visit www.AFSC.ca to apply
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PEST MONITORING COORDINATOR Assist the Supervisor of Agriculture Services with conducting field surveys for the following crop pests: Blackleg of Canola, Bertha Armyworm, Fusarium Graminearum, Grasshoppers, Wheat Midge, Clubroot of Canola. - Responsible for maintaining records of all field surveys. - Other Agricultural Service Board related duties. - Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory. - Post-secondary education preferred in the agriculture field of study. - Agricultural background would be an asset. WEED CONTROL COORDINATOR Assist the Supervisor of Agriculture Services with coordination of weed control activities on private land where Toadflax, Common Tansy and Scentless Chamomile are present. - Responsible for obtaining easements from landowners. - Responsible for performing herbicide applications. - Other Agricultural Service Board related duties. - General knowledge of equipment repair and maintenance would be an asset. - Excellent interpersonal skills are required. - Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory. - Post-secondary education preferred in the agriculture field of study. - Agricultural background would be an asset. PUBLIC WORKS SHOP MAINTENANCE ASSISTANTS (2 POSITIONS) Assist the Shop Foreman, Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician, Welder in the regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles. - Pickup/delivery of parts and repairs. - Cleanup and maintenance of public works shops and yards. - Detailing vehicle and equipment interiors/exteriors. - Operate small equipment. - Assist in road work including patching, flagging, surveying. - Other duties as assigned. - Valid Alberta Operator’s License mandatory. - Post-secondary education preferred.
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Mannville School News
Susan Obrigewitch, Mannville School Submitted
Thirteen eager students have been cooking up a storm on Thursdays during February and March in our after-school Cooking Club being run by Mrs. Denise Campbell. The chefs are becoming more confident in the kitchen as they gain practice following recipes, measuring, chopping, mixing, and -best of all- tasting! Recipe selections have been varied including pizza, tacos, spinach salad, biscuits, black bean brownies, apple cider, cookies, fried bananas – just to name a few. In social our Kinderkids will be learning about respect and how we can demonstrate respect for ourselves and others while appreciating the unique characteristics, interests and talents of others. Mrs. DeFord’s Grade 1 class are looking forward to their next project…Leprechaun Traps! The Grade 3 class would like to thank everyone who supported their Cupcake Sale. They raised $209.They have supported two business loans with KIVA for two individuals living in Peru and Ecuador who cannot otherwise obtain a loan. When the loans are repaid, they will reinvest the money into further loans. The Grade 3 students have also been conducting many tests and experiments in their “Testing Materials and Designs” science unit. It has been a fun, hands-on unit and they are on their way to becoming engineers! The Grade 4 class with Mrs. Amero have been reading The Cricket in Times Square which is a story about a cricket who gets transported from his home in Connecticut to a newspaper stand in Grand Central Station in New York City. Tiny Chester, the
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cricket, is lucky enough to find some good friends; a little boy named Mario, whose parents run the newspaper stand, a fast talking mouse named Tucker, and Tucker’s pal, Harry the cat. In Math they have been practising their multiplication facts. They have almost mastered them to 12 x12. Once mastered, the students will have earned a popcorn party. The Grade 5 class will be star ting swimming at the Vermilion Aquatic Centre in March. The original plan was to start March 3, but due to some schedule changes their first swim date is March 12. The swimming offered is no longer the Red Cross program with an evaluation at Photos submitted. the end. They will instead be receiving the and towels packed for some fun learning looking forward to their skiing trip at Red Cross Swim at School program with and exercise! Marmot Basin in Jasper on March 15 and no evaluation being provided to students We have some secondary students 16. at the end. They learn swimming life skills that are useful to know, but there is no pressure without the evaluation. Please make sure to have the swimming suits
At Access we provide warehousing and logistics for major manufacturers of crop input products throughtout Canada and the USA. We currently are recruiting for a Seasonal Warehouse Worker at our Vermilion, AB location. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, customer service skills and a flexible working schedule. Receiving, processing, warehousing and general labour in and around the facility is also part of this support position. Experience is a definite asset, but will train. Interested applicants should send their resume in confidence directly to: Attention: Craig Dieser Fax: 780-853-4929 Email: Craig.Dieser@cpsagu.ca
Heart And Hustle Award
FIRST GENERAL SERVICES – BONNYVILLE IS IN NEED OF 1 DRYWALL INSTALLER
The 1967 Vermilion Kinsmen Pontiacs Award is given to a third year player from the Tier 1 Midget team each year. The player chosen is one who is talented but also has lots of heart and hustle, one who demonstrates hard work, dedication, and a role model on and off the ice. Evan Howard was the recipient of the award this year! Congratulations Evan. Photo submitted.
APRIL – SEPTEMBER
FULL TIME KITCHEN STAFF Report to the special events co-ordinator Prepare food for men’s night and ladies night serving up to 80 Prepare food for golfers on an as ordered basis Assist with food preparation for special events serving up to 150 Food and supplies inventory checks Complete provided housekeeping checklists Assist as proshop cashier Must acquire Proserve license
FAX RESUME TO 780-763-3643 OR EMAIL DCHARRON@MANNVILLE.COM BY MARCH 27, 2015
Salary: $27.00 for 40hours per week Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Bonnyville, Alberta Skill Requirements: Education: Secondary School Completion Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, working with others, Continuous learning, Job tasks planning and organizing, Decision making and Computer use Experience: 2 years to less than 3 yrs. experience Duties: • Measure, cut and fit drywall sheets for installation on walls and ceilings • Position and secure sheets to metal or wooden studs or joints • Cut and install metal corner beads to protect exterior corners • Fill joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks with joint compound using trowel and broad knife • Tape over joints using taping machine and embed tape in compound • Smooth out excess compound and allow coat to dry • Apply successive coats of compound and sand seams and joints • Fabricate and install suspended metal ceiling grids and place in panels to form acoustical and coffered ceilings. Apply by: Mail: 6619 - 0630 Close Box 12967, Lloydminster, AB T9V 2J3 Fax: (780) 875-1250 Email: hr_fgs@shaw.ca
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tion about the guidelines, please see the 17 – AR Assembly, March 20 & 21 – Adult Day - No School, April 1 – Early Dismissal news release posted at: http://www.btps. Dinner Theatre, March 24 – Kindergarten at 2 p.m., April 3-12 – Easter Break. ca/_pvw3CAFA6C9/About/News_Release/ Registration at 6:30, March 27 – TES Team news02231501.aspx Dates to Remember are March 11 – Celebration of Learning from 5:00-7:30, March 1-800-269-8580 Sportsmanship is VES’s virtue for March. 12 – Parent Teacher Interviews, March 16 www.stewartrealty.net It is defined as playing fairly, following rules, – PAC Meeting at 7 p.m., March 16-20 – respecting judgements of referees/offi- Grade 6 Stawnichy’s Sausage Sale, March Karen King, Vermilion Elementary School Submitted
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2ND ANNUAL BULL AND HEIFER SALE FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2015 BAR-B-CATTLE STATION
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cials, and treating opponents with respect. Sportsmanship is often referred to as the “golden rule” of sports. It is not just reserved for the people in the game. It encompasses the cheerleaders, fans and parents as well. These individuals need to be aware of how they behave during competition. Sportsmanship is a style and an attitude, and can have a positive influence on everyone involved. Games Club will continue in March every Tuesday at lunch recess. So far the turnout has been great. The VIBE Youth Advisory have shown fantastic leadership skills in running all sorts of games, providing assistance, being an extra player, teaching how to play various games and more. Thank you to the VIBE members for volunteering their time. Intramurals continue to be floor curling for the month of March. Next month, students will have the opportunity to take part in Skipping and LEGO during noon hours. We are very excited to share that we have been awarded the grant to host Marty Chan in VES from March 16-20. Mr. Chan is an accomplished author, story teller, and a funny guy. Using their personal experiences as a springboard, students will learn to write a short story. Every class will be able to take part in his writing workshops, with the focus on Grade 3 and 6 students. Grades 1, 2, 4, 5, and kindergarten will each have a 40 minute block during the week. Grade 3 will have four 40 minute classes and Grade 6 will have four 80 minute classes. Mr. Chan hopes to inspire students to continue writing. The last time he was here, the students became very excited about their writing, wanting to make larger stories and add lots of detail in their writing. The BTPS board of trustees conducted a significant review of the school calendar and has created new calendar guidelines. They released the 2015-16 school calendar at the end of February. To see the approved calendar and for informa-
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The Vermilion Lakeland College Bantam Tigers Claim League Title The Vermilion Lakeland College Bantam Tigers met the Lloydminster Canadian Foresters Blazers in a best-of-3 game series to determine the League champions. On Wednesday, March 4 the Tigers beat the Blazers 6 to 3 which meant the teams would next meet in Vermilion on the following Saturday. The hometown team swept the ice with the Blazers in a 4 to 0 win, claiming the league banner. The members of the team are, in no particular order, Blake Nowosad, Rylan Thompson, Zachariah Black, Denver Budzilka, Kent Jackson, Alex Kotowich, Braden Baldwin, Branden Isley, Ty Martin, Dylan Eremko, Rylan Long, Marc Langawin, Carson Rogers, Ty Stenhouse, Braden Tyner, Sam Rutt, Coach Cameron Mangatal, Assistant Coaches Colby Bowman and Corey Rowe and manager Tracy Long. Photo submitted.
Vermilion Born Triplets Celebrate 70th Birthday
COOLIDGE HEARING CARE FOR ALL YOUR HEARING HEALTH CARE NEEDS HOURS IN LLOYDMINSTER
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CALL 780-875-4884 TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT. Vermilion Born triplets Jim Teasdale, Robert Teasdale and Glen Teasdale celebrated their 70th Birthday on Sunday, March 8 in Sherwood Park. The triplets were born on March 9, 1945 and were the fifth set of triplets born in Vermilion, but the first set to survive. Jim and Robert reside in Edmonton, Alberta while Glen Teasdale still resides in Vermilion. From left are Jim Teasdale, Robert Teasdale and Glen Teasdale celebrating their birthday. Photo Lorna Hamilton.
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Ladies’ Luau For Innisfree Bonspiel
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The Innisfree Curling rink held a ladies “ lu au ” b o n s p i e l o n February 27 to March 1 as teams dressed in c o stum e for t he Hawaiian themed curling weekend. Pictured here are Carmen Nott’s winning team, standing, as they defeated Deanna Jac kso n’s team, kneeling. Back row, from left, are Bonny A n d er s o n, M o r g a n Nott, Wendy Nott and Carmen Nott. Kneeling are Tanis Ponatch, Jenna Leibel, Amber Kobelsky and Deanna Jackson. Photos Karen Nedzielski.
“c” Event Winners The C Event winners of the Innisfree Ladies Bonspiel were, from left, Bobbi Jo Jackson, Julie Wolters and Taryn Usenik. Missing from the photo is Carleen Saskiw.
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Discounts vary by model. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $31,543/$34,338/$39,481 (including $0/$0/$1,000 lease credit, $4,500/$3,500/$0 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, $1000/$1,000/$0 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit, and $952/$952/$714 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30)/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30)/Acadia AWD (3SA/K05). Bi-weekly payment is $145/$155/$179 for 24/24/48 months at 0%/0%/0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,950/$1,950/$1,750 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,506/$10,032/$20,364, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $22,037/$24,305/$20,186. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3, 2015 through March 31, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3, 2015 through March 31, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † $4,200 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Terrain FWD, which is available for cash purchases only. *† U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡* The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
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Change of Command at the Cadets Armoury
Tuesday, March 4, Captain Jordon handed command over to Lieutenant Albert at the Cadets Armoury in Vermilion as each term lasts for three years. From the left are, Lieutenant Albert, Area Cadet Officer Perry and Captain Jordan.
Photo Marie Conboy.
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SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION
$
IN TOTAL VALUE*
10,000
DRIVER 10-WAY POWER SEAT ADJUSTER FOG LAMPS
NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†
OFFERS END MARCH 31ST $4,500 $2,095 $1,000 $2,155 $250
INCLUDES:
DELIVERY CREDIT CASH CREDIT LOYALTY CASH KODIAK PACKAGE DISCOUNT KODIAK DOUBLE CAB 2WD CASH CREDIT
KODIAK PACKAGE INCLUDES:
DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
2015 SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB WITH ALL-TERRAIN PACKAGE SHOWN
NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†
2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”‡* TRAILERING EQUIPMENT
15032MB0 15032MN0 15032MS0 AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL
BI-WEEKLY LEASE
$
FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1,950 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $31,543‡ (1SA MODEL). INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH¥, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $4,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, FREIGHT & PDI.
145 @ 0% $155 @ 0% OR STEP UP TO
REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM
2015 SIERRA 1500 4WD
DOUBLE CAB CREW CAB
BI-WEEKLY LEASE
FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1,950 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $34,338‡ (1SA MODEL). INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH¥, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $3,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, FREIGHT & PDI.
2015 ACADIA AWD
BI-WEEKLY LEASE
$
FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,750 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $39,481‡ (SLE-1 MODEL). INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH¥, $1,000 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.
179 @ 0.9%
2O15 ACADIA SLT MODEL SHOWN
2015 TERRAIN FWD
STARTING FROM
$
24,995
INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH¥, $4,200 CASH CREDITS†, FREIGHT & PDI
2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 MODEL SHOWN
UP TO $1,500 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS
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