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‘Burgers To Beat MS’
The Vermilion A & W hosted classic cars in combination with the ‘Burgers to Beat MS’ fundraiser on August 25. Photos Angela Mouly
Angela Mouly Reporter
On August 25, A & W held their 8th Annual ‘Burgers To Beat MS’ fundraiser. The Vermilion location joined in the effort across the country to donate $1 of every Teen Burger purchased to the MS Society of Canada. L a s t y e a r, t h e Ve r m i l i o n l o c a tion alone raised $18,000 during this o n e d ay eve nt . T h i s ac h i eve m e nt surpassed the amount brought in by all four Lloydminster locations combined. In the past seven years of hosting the event, the A & W Corporation has raised $8 million. In addition, A & W Vermilion staff has been selling A & W merchandise throughout the month of August reaching $3,232 donated by August 24. They also held a silent auction to raise funds and offered options to donate through bill round ups, $2 paper cut outs and video sharing, among others. The estimated total after August 25, was $3,569.80. In Canada, there are 240 cases of MS for every 100,000 people, and in Alberta there are 340 cases for every 100,000 people. Canada has the highest rate of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the world. MS
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is a neurological disease that affects the central nervous system. It is most commonly diagnosed in young adults aged 15 – 40 and women are 2 ½ times more likely to develop MS than men. This year, the goal of each A & W location across Canada was to raise $5,000. In Vermilion, balloons decorated the restaurant inside and out. Music played entertaining patrons while they enjoyed their meals and took part in a dress up photo booth provided by Rychie Productions from Lloydminster. The proceeds from the photo booth were also donated. A line up of classic cars rolled in keeping the “Cruisin’ For A Cause” tradition going. Families stopped in to support the cause and the drive-thru was steadily busy. Chelsey and Brett Coe came from the Lloydminster MS Society Chapter to volunteer at the event by answering questions about the illness, and describing the different ways those donations can help. Brett (32) was diagnosed with MS 1 ½ years ago when he lost mobility on the right side of his body for two weeks. After experiencing some nerve damage, he
From left, Brett and Chelsey Coe from the Lloydminster MS Society Chapter made use of the photo booth at the Vermilion A & W on August 25.
does have some minor motor skills that he struggles with for example picking up one piece of paper out of a stack. He also has a deprived sense of feeling. “It’s like pins and needles all over my body or like wearing a rubber suit all the time. I am lucky though to have Relapse and Remittent MS versus Progressive, as many others are much more debilitated by it. After an episode, my mobility is likely to return depending on what nerve damage is done and whether lesions are left on my brain or spine,” said Coe. Chelsea and Brett agreed that there is a vastly varying scale on how people living with MS are affected by the illness. They went to say that this is one of the main difficulties in finding treatment options that work for each patient. “ I t ’s a g u e s s i n g g a m e t r y i n g to improve symptoms. There has to be a better alternative than taking medica-
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tions that neurologists aren’t sure will work for my condition,” said Coe. They have spent time research ing holistic, herbal diet, and alternative options. Coe went on to say that currently, the Hunter-Gatherer Diet that focuses on fresh non-processed foods, and stem cell research are the most promising options to help keep patients from having relapses. Coe is convinced that long term treatment for MS is a touchy, underdeveloped area. “This is why we are seeking funding for improvements. The need is ongoing. Positivity is the key,” said Coe who is hopeful to find a cure and continues with the support of his wife to work and raise two children. For more information you can visit w w w.burger stobeatms.c a or w w w. mssociety.ca.
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‘Miracle’ Motorcycle Pulls Into Vermilion RE/MAX
Angela Mouly Reporter
Getting out of the wind and rain, Bruce and his daughter Holly Johnson rode their miracle motorcycle right into the RE/MAX Prairie Realty office on August 22. “That was the best entrance ever!” said Bruce Johnson; who added that riding in the poor weather conditions just prior, made it feel like he had been wrestling a bear for 40 minutes. As part of their ‘Motorcycle for Miracles’ tour to suppor t the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals, the Johnsons stopped at RE/MAX offices across Canada collecting donations and presenting a flag for donators to sign that will be auctioned off at the RE/MAX R4 International Conference. Last year’s flag was signed by Magic Johnson and auctioned for $30,000. This year’s flag was specially designed and allowed donors of over $800 to sign. “It was Holly’s idea to add a golden pen spot where a donor over $5000 will be allowed to sign in gold. “The journey has been amazing; like a snowball getting bigger and bigger,” said Johnson. Sadly in 1998, Bruce and his wife, Mary, lost their eldest daughter just 20 days after she was born with a large omphalocele; meaning that her organs were outside of her body. They were grateful for the care they received at their local children’s hospital (Sick Kids). Having to the revisit Sick Kids Hospital when Holly had multiple eye surgeries, the Johnson family began wanting to do more to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “It’s a very heartfelt journey. You always monitor the progress of children the same age,” said Johnson. Sixty-two children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Canada and the United States for treatment every
minute, making that one child every second. “It’s about the Canadian CMN Hospitals being underfunded and having to stretch their dollars so far every time,” said Johnson. In 2013, the Johnson’s launched the Alyssa Rae Johnson Fund and Bruce and Holly were motorcycle bound to Costa Rica on the first ever Motorcycle For Miracles tour. This year, the crossCanada tour marks their second journey. Bruce and his other daughter Jossy (12) left their home in Wasaga Beach, Ontario on July 22, and rode the motorcycle to Newfoundland in preparation for the tour. Bruce and daughter Holly (15) departed from St. John’s on August 1 and plan to arrive in Vancouver on August 31. Johnson is a RE/MAX broker/owner as one of the many offices that have the option to donate a portion of their commission on all house sales to the Children’s Miracle Network. Canadian RE/MAX real estate professionals have raised over $40 million bringing the international total to $100 million donated by RE/MAX to the Children’s Miracle Network. The ‘Motorcycle For Miracles’ tour has raised $160,000 to date with $25,000 coming from RE/MAX brokerages. Johnson went on to say that he is extremely proud of his daughter for gaining all of the life experiences that go along with the emotional journey. Johnson has enjoyed the journey so far stating that every region has wildly diverse scenery and people. They have traveled to a lot of special places and have met a lot of special kids. “My favourite part has been staying with people and getting to meet them,” said Holly. “We’ve witnessed so many acts of kindness along the way. The people of this area are fortunate to live within a couple hours of one of the best hospitals
in the world. We want people to realize that it’s a good day; it’s all about your attitude,” said Johnson. The Johnson family is supporting their own travel costs to keep all fundraising going to the CMN. Bruce and Holly have been graciously hosted by RE/MAX members across Canada. BMW Motorrad Canada supported their journey by donating the 2007 R1200 GS BMW bike complete with an overhaul before their trip and offered to cover any maintenance or emergency repairs. “I’ve been a motorcyclist for 32 years. Having to be at scheduled events the security of having a tough bike for a long journey makes us feel a lot more comfortable riding onward,” said Johnson. Shawn Jacula, broker/owner of RE/ MAX Prairie Realty donated $1000 to the Alyssa Rae Johnson Foundation and $1000 in honour of Bruce and Holly to the Stollery Children’s Hospital for a total donation of $2000 to Motorcycles for Miracles. Jacula added that the Vermilion RE/MAX office has been a Miracle
office since it opened in 2010, and will double office donations as part of the RE/MAX Month of Miracles campaign. “Bruce and Holly stopping by is a great reminder of why we do what we do. A portion of every sale goes towards vital care for families in our community. So many local families have made use of the Stollery, and we want to support them. With the Johnson family members all making sacrifices to complete the month long journey and maintain business at home, they were grateful for the generous donation. “Thank you for supporting us,” said Johnson. “Thank you,” said Holly seconding the heartfelt gratitude. It was clear that the Johnson family continues to push past their difficulties in order to better the lives of others by sharing their story, creating awareness of funding shortages, and encouraging positive support. Fortunately, the sun came out just in time to send them off on their journey westward.
From left, Holly Johnson (15), Bruce Johnson, and broker/owner Shawn Jacula as they rode the ‘Motorcycle for Miracles’ right in to the RE/MAX Prairie Realty office on August 22.
From left, Bruce Johnson, Shawn Jacula, and Holly Johnson just after broker/owner Shawn Jacula donated the Johnson family $2000 towards ‘Motorcycle for Miracles.’ Photos Angela Mouly
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Acclaimed author, military historian and documentary film maker Norm Christie will be visiting Vermilion to document the Snelgrove family from September 1 - 2. Christie will be documenting the journey of WWI Veteran Thomas Alban Snelgrove as mentioned in the ‘Vermilion’s Missing Vimy Ridge Hero Found’ article of the August 15, Vermilion Voice issue. On September 1, Christie will meet with the Snelgrove family at the Vermilion Legion Branch 11 to view their WWI artifacts. On September 15 - 21, a group from the family will accompany Robert Snelgrove on his trip to France to view the Vimy Ridge Monument. This journey will also be filmed by Christie in order to capture the family’s reaction. Snelgrove is expecting to have an emotional experience as it is a monument and a story that all Canadians can appreciate. There is a remarkable sense of reverence that goes along with the 60,000 names attached to the Vimy Ridge Monument even when people aren’t related to any of them. “We are grateful to be able to go with someone with so much knowledge, and having the ability to visit locations that the public may not always have access to is a privilege,” said Snelgrove who has never travelled to Europe.
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Carla Kooistra has been appointed as the new CEO for the Village of Mannville, after it was agreed by the Village of Mannville Council members that Kooistra was the best candidate for the position at a Council meeting earlier this month. Kooistra says she is excited about the position and that she believes she has the enthusiasm and drive in local government to be a successful CEO. “I hope that I am the right fit for the Village of Mannville,” said Kooistra, who was born and raised in Fort Mc Murray. Ko o i s t r a s t ar te d o u t wo r k i n g i n g over nment for the Town of Athabasca. For 11 years she worked her way up the ladder from Services Officer to Finance Of ficer to A s s i s t a n t C EO (f o r o n e year). She is a graduate of the University of Alberta, with t wo cer tific ates in Lo c al Authority Administration. Kooistra says that the family’s decision to relo cate to Mannville from Fort M c M u r r ay w a s s t r o n g l y influenced by the wild fires last May. “ T he wil d fires p laye d a big factor in us wanting to leave For t M c Murray. We didn’t lose our house but we had minor smoke damage. I felt uncomfortable bringing my children back there, so my children have not returned at all,”
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August 29, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
Lorna Hamilton Editor
It ’s that time of ye a r a g a i n , b a c k t o s c h o o l fo r o u r children. Why does the summer always seem to disappear in the blink of an eye? I for one hate the star t of a new school year! Not because I don’t want my children to learn all the wonderful things they learn, I have just always dreaded it and to be honest, I am not exactly sure why. I think it’s because I know my children are not fans of school. My daughter doesn’t mind it as much as my son did, but she still
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isn’t a lover of having to go. Luckily this is her last year of high school which leads me to my next thought. This year she graduates, and I can’t wait for grad dress shopping and all the fuss that goes along with having a teenage girl getting ready for grad day. I have already said to her “We need to start looking for your dress right after Christmas.” But honestly, the thought of her graduating this year also scares me a little. I have discovered what empty nest syndrome feels like and I am certainly not a fan. I remember when my youngest child was born I thought to myself, “Ok I will be 48 - years- old when she is 20- years-old. I will still be young
and boy when they go I am going to star t living again.” Well,many times now I have found myself sitting and thinking about the future and what I would like to do, but it always involves all four of my family members, not just myself and my significant other. Why did I think 20 was the magic number instead of 18? The reality is star ting to sink in. After this school year my son will be finished his four years apprenticeship for Auto Mechanics and has begun t a l k i n g a b o u t m ov i n g o u t o n h i s own, and my daughter will be thinking about college and heaven knows where that will be. I am not liking this whole idea of my children moving
away from me. I would be completely happy if they chose to stay and live with us forever. I used to giggle to myself when I would hear other parents talking about the whole empty nest syndrome thing. I used to think I couldn’t wait for them to move on and have my house to myself, but holy now I am begging them every time they talk about moving to stay. My response to them is always, “What’s the rush; you can stay here as long as you want. I am in no hurry for you to move out. And there is a college here you can attend.” I guess the laugh is on me. I too am not immune to this dreaded ‘Empty Nest ’, and I do not like it.
Trauma - Affects The Whole Family
W h e n we a s a d u l t s ex p e r i e n c e tr au m a in o ur li ve s t h e e m ot i o nal effects of that trauma also effects the children in the family, even when we feel that they aren’t part of the trauma experience. How do we suppor t, care for and seek to understand our children, our most precious gifts? Research has proven that trauma affects the brain and in growing children that has a huge effect. How do we take care of vulnerable children mentally and emotionally when they experience trauma or when our trauma spills over to them? O f ten c o m m ent s are hear d t hat they really don’t understand, they are too young. When there are behavior issues we often look at so many things to blame or feel over whelmed and don’t know what is matter with them or what to do.
Children experienc e losses and trauma from infancy on, but without a language to describe their emotions often it comes out in their attitude and behaviors, (stubborn, angry, tantrums, etc.) Sometimes we don’t know what to do when we are emotionally distraught, too. Possibly if we can take some time to seek to understand what children are experiencing there will be less yelling, frustration and anger and more understanding. Children grieve just as adults do and following is a few ideas about your younger child’s development. Up to 2 years Children do not have concept for death, but notice change in routine and families emotions. Miss loved one (sight, smell, etc), fear of abandonment, anxiety. Behaviors include, crying, rocking, throwing, sucking biting, sleeplessness
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truthful answers at a level that they understand, let child talk about death and feelings and you listen, welcome their tears, maintain routine and include child in family rituals. Next issue we will discuss further age groups. Oct 4th is the beginning of the Hope After Loss Audra’s Legacy children grief suppor t groups for ages 6 -11 and 12-18. the program is offered in Vermilion and Lloydminster. Registration deadline is Sept. 15th. For more i n fo r m at i o n o r to r e g i s ter c o nt a c t Shirley at 780-846-2576. Look on FB or our Web (wwwwalkingthroughgrief. webs.com) and more information in local papers. May the beginning of fall be a time of learning for that is power in our lives and the beginning of healing.
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Well, folks, I have to apologize for my a b s e n c e ag a i n…or better put still. I am still dealing with this killer summer cold/flu, it hit me hard and knocked me down and will not let me up. I had to go to the hospital for chest X-rays and put on a medicated ventilated mask, which brought up about a litre of body fluids through breathing passages, not pretty and neither was the handful of wicked tasting drugs they made me take. I didn’t know sinus’s and lungs could hold so much fluid, one should drown with what I was holding internally, all that and that wasn’t what was bothering me the most. The “achy breaky” pain and stuffed up head was more an issue, I was walking
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around like a zombie, to some point I still am. I couldn’t think straight and had no desire to do anything.This has been going on now for three weeks straight, and I seriously feel like there is no improvement, but my wife says I am breathing better and not coughing so much. I tried to stay home and avoid people as much as possible…I don’t dislike anyone that much to share this with; looking on the bright side maybe I will have the antibodies now for this nasty thing. Although I had a ton of stuff to do, and lots of plans for outdoor adventures, I didn’t stray too far from my home yard, I thought perhaps all this hot 25C plus weather would help, but apparently this bug is fire proof also. It’s just weird having a cold in the peak of summer, one pictures being under a stack of blankets next to the fireplace in minus 30C when down with a cold. As mentioned I didn’t know there was
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even such a thing as a strain of summer flu/ cold that is entirely different from the winter strain. Take all the precautions folks you don’t want or need this thing. We have bottles of hand sanitizer everywhere, and I make anyone in contact use it often, as much as I do, wash hands often, avoid those who look or sound like I do, if this keeps up I may get lonely. The wife has been a trooper through this, and I am amazed she isn’t feeling it also, but I am thinking she is one of those lucky ones that get it for a day then develops all the good antibodies. That couple of days, however, that she had minor symptom’s was enough to pass the bug on to me, and I think that bug got mad and even meaner, but at least I didn’t have to live in solitude. And of course there was always my trusty sidekick Miss Oohohh that never leaves my side, no way I could get lonely with her always with me, she sensed I wasn’t feeling well and wasn’t demanding on play and walks. With bowhunting season in just over a week away I am so far behind chores and things that need to be done, I still have tree stands and trail cameras to set up, scouting to do, and should even be in walk training. A couple of days ago Miss Oohohh and I tried to walk a couple of miles to check one of the trail cameras I do have out; that felt like I ran a long distance marathon, but she enjoyed herself and was good for her. The trail camera had 384 pictures on it for just being out for three weeks, there were close up pictures of coyotes, most were of whitetail doe and fawns, coming down for a drink of water. The fawns were still all legs and wearing rows of big white spots for camouflage. Some doe’s had two fawns which is a good thing, showing a healthy year ahead and not
such a past harsh winter. Of course, there were whitetail bucks, most were younger, but there were a couple of good bucks that most would be happy to harvest with a bow and arrow, same for Mule deer. Although surprisingly not as many does and fawns there were many young bucks and a couple of very nice bucks, also there were many pictures of a decent bull moose. The moose with metre wide antlers was nice to see, the bull still in velvet antlers means the antlers still can be growing an inch a day for several more weeks where the velvet will fall off, and the antlers will get hard. The moose close to home is a prospect for the wife and her moose draw she was awarded, this bull would be perfect for prized table fare and fill the large void in the big deep freeze. Miss Oohohh was also a huge help when I couldn’t take it anymore and had to dig up a test hill of fresh garden potatoes, because of circumstances I didn’t get my potatoes in until June, so I have been patiently waiting. With my mouth watering I dug the first shovel full…That’s all Miss Oohohh needed for incentive soon there was dirt and potatoes flying everywhere, thankfully she only dug half of one of my “super-hills”. And I was pleasantly surprised that we filled up a 2 ½ gallon bucket full of tasty gems…some were even full huge size, even with only half my taste buds from this cold the potatoes are sooooo good. I noticed that sometime in the last while my potatoes actually got a frost, just saying get out there and enjoy our summer! When The Smoke Clears Having a cold in summer is kinda like having a bath with all your clothes on…such a waste!!!
LAKELAND RODEO FINALS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS September 1 - September 4, 2016 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 ATCO ELECTRIC’S 20TH TOONIE PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:00am – 10:00am @ ATCO Electric Proceeds to the St. Paul Animal Shelter
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12:00pm – 5:00pm @ Elk Hall Music by Buskers from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
LRA SHOWDOWN 2016 - 1st Performance
Salute to the Troops (Red Day) 7:00pm @ Clancy Richard Arena ($15/$5 6-12)
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
ST. PAUL RODEO QUARTER MILE
Girls & Boys under 9 9:45am (Presented by NEAT)
ST. PAUL RODEO MILE (15th Annual Race) 10:00am (Presented by NEAT)
PARADE: AGRICULTURE IS OUR STRENGTH
10:00am – Parade Be on the lookout for *New Beginning Law Food Drive: The Columbus House of Hope Healthy Snack Options *St. Paul & District Food Bank – Monetary Collection
SPAN UKRAINIAN LUNCH
12:00 noon @ St. Paul Rec Centre $10/plate $5/half plate
MS SOCIAL HOUSE
12:00 noon @ Curling Rink - Chicken Wing Fry & Bevvies - Live Music with Andrew Scott - Glitter Tattoos Proceeds to the MS Society
IDEAL CARPETS & INTERIORS - PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:00am – 10:00am @ 5029-50 Ave AG SOCIETY FAMILY Donations to St. Paul BMX & Skatepark Initiative FUN ACTIVITIES 12:00 noon – 3:00pm @ Curling Rink SOBEYS $3 HOT DOGS & POP - Bouncy House 11:00am – 1:00pm @ St. Paul Sobeys Proceeds to Haying in the 30’s
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- Kids Tractor Pull Presented by St. Paul Ag. Society
LRA SHOWDOWN 2016 – 3rd Performance “Kids Day” 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Reunion Station Stollery’s Hospital Recognition (Purple Day) $5/plate & $3/plate under 6 12:45pm @ Clancy Richard Arena ($15/$5 Proceeds to Community Garden Society of St. Paul 6-12) Oilfield Technology Wild Pony Race MAGIC FINGERS & PROPERTYGUYS.COM Xtreme (Zorowny Motors) HAIRPOLOOZA BBQ
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ST. PAUL & COMMUNITY FAMILY BENEFIT BBQ 9:30am – 3:00pm @Value Drug Mart Park Proceeds to the New Year’s Eve Benefit Dance
5:00pm St. Paul Rec Centre Proceeds to St. Lina 4H Club 4th performance Law Enforcement Appreciation (Blue Day) 7:00pm Clancy Richard Arena ($15/$5 6-12)
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My purdy sidekick Miss Oohohh. Photo Neil Stratton
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August 29, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
Franklin Wolters Columnist
Seems like in this n e w a g e , a m a n ’s house is no lo ng er his castle that he can defend with any force he can muster. Even in the light of all the different threats that seem to have evolved we have this idea that we should call “911” and just wait for help!! Seems to me that only encouraged those who would break the law, because now they can do their worst with impurity, you think? And if you read the local dailies you see that there are many offenders that somehow walk away from halfway houses and are out and about and chances are they have no resource or job, so you can imagine where they find whatever it takes to live. Not a nice scenario!! You’d wonder at a justice system that turns known criminals loose to a halfway house where they can just get lose to reoffend again. I would think that helps keep the courts all busy and
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Home Sweet Home
everyone happy, but are we everyday citizens out here not made vulnerable with that kind of justice. Puts you in mind of a rabbit having to sit still and play dead hoping the predator wanting to eat him will just go away. Wonderful like calling “911” and hoping you’ll get rescued before the “predator” gets you. In the early days of my childhood the communications were poor or nonexistent, so if you were to visit someone you most likely didn’t expect them to know you were coming, but I know the company would be welcomed and their horses would find a place and feed in the barn. Mealtime or even bedtime, the visitors were more than likely made welcome to share whatever there was. Now a days, with communication the way it is, I don’t think that applies anymore, and if someone showed up unannounced like that, danger signals would fly and you’d likely need to have a good reason why you were there just to visit, you think? Whole new set of rules. There are so many instances of home invasion and in too many cases
terrible tales of tragedy. Lives in these times seem to have lost their value. I’m just wondering when our powers that be will make the provision that a man’s home is still his castle and if you come there to do some nefarious deed you’ll find a very hot reception. Just a thought. I have friends in Texas that I guided on deer hunts. They couldn’t believe we would even go on someone’s land, even to cross it or whatever without written permission. In Texas you’d try that at your peril. No kidding. Well, there must be a middle ground there somewhere, but I believe we are left very venerable the way it is now. In rural areas especially with the way things are the odds are on the bad guys side, and innocent people are too often left with the sad consequences!! Perhaps I read too many stories of crime and the result that comes from the way things happen, and it seems the police and courts are losing the battle. There must be changes made to help us feel safer. On top of the drugs and their terrible impact on society,
RCMP Press Release
Vermilion During this time, 41 Criminal Code Detachment charges and 32 Provincial (tickets) Submitted charges were laid. I n t h e Files of note: month of July, During the Vermilion Fair, members 2016, Vermil- were flagged down by a female in i o n R C M P relation to a domestic violence incir e s p o n d e d dent. After a thorough investigation, t o 2 6 9 c a l l s it was determined that several crimifor ser vice. Of those, 89 are traffic nal offences had been committed by related, 45 are property crimes, 29 are the suspect. The suspect was later false alarms, 15 are crimes against located and arrested after a brief scufpeople, 13 are domestic related and fle with police. The suspect was held 78 other calls for service. in custody pending court.
Public Notice Herbicide Spray Program - 2106 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Vermilion, Community Services Department will be conduction a Herbicide Spraying Program to control weeds on various sports fields on Town land. The following herbicides will be used in specified areas during the week of Sept 7- 9, 2016 (weather permitting) 2, 4-D Mecoprop Diacamba Round Up All herbicide applications will be in strict accordance with all regulations established by the Alberta Environmental Protection and rates will be as per the federally approved label recommendations. Herbicide Warning Signs will be placed on all treated Park land. Please stay off treated areas until signs are removed. Town of Vermilion Community Services Department
Vermilion members responded to a possible sexual assault which occurred i n t h e Ve r m i l i o n a r e a . M e m b e r s conducted a thorough investigation which resulted in a youth male being arrested and charged in relation to the event. The youth male was released from custody on several conditions. During the Vermilion Fair, Vermilion members conducted a vehicle stop which led into a drug investigation. As a result, an amount of cocaine, marihuana, and hashish was seized. Charges have since been laid against
we have suddenly come to this time of desperate folks who have run out of resources taking the route of looking for easier ways to get by. Those that have anything seem to be the targets for the desperate looking for easy pickings!! I hope the situation doesn’t boil out of control. It’s bound to be interesting to the ninth degree. Then to really make life interesting we have these people who have become radicalized and have been telling us they mean to kill as many of us as they can manage. How absolutely wonderful to know that that kind of threat is looming just under the surface and ready to take any opportunity to strike innocent folks. So far we’ve been lucky but too many times the law has protected these radicals and they have to prove murderous intent before they can be stopped. I think we’re giving the odds of success all too often to the bad guys and somehow we need to overhaul the whole system. Let ’s hope we can before its too late!!
an adult male for possession for the purpose of trafficking. The male was released after a bail hearing on numerous conditions. Ve r m i l i o n m e m b e r s r e s p o n d e d to a complaint of a suspicious male with a machete at the Super 8 Hotel. Members attended and located the male back in his room. After a brief confrontation with police, the male was apprehended under the Mental Health Act without incident. The male was later committed and transported to a mental health facility.
Vermilion Ukrainian Cultural Association
SAMOTSVIT DANCERS for the 2016-17 Dance Year
Enjoy High-Kicking Fast Paced dancing, Ages 3 to Adult. Learn Various Regional Dances, Syllabus training, Family events and much, much more! Remember you don’t have to be Ukrainian to join Ukrainian Dance.
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Placement Class Times Wednesday, Sept 7
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7:30 pm - 9 pm Grade 7 - 12 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Grade 4 to 6 9 pm - 10 pm Dancers aged 18+
All Classes are at the Vermilion Regional Center. Regular Classes Run Wednesday (Age 3 to Grade 12) and Fridays (18+ and New Classes) Very Affordable. Costumes Provided by the Club.
NEW THIS YEAR DEPENDANT ON INTEREST
Parents of J. R. Robson Students! Friends of J. R. Robson Needs You!!!
Our membership has trickled down to almost non-existence. We are a fundraising non profit organization who raises funds for things that will enhance the students experience at J. R. Robson school. We purchase things that can not be acquired through the Buffalo Trails School system. Some of the things we have done are put $10,000 towards the new sound system in the gym, got a $40,000 government grant towards the purchase of the J.R. Bus, purchased ping pong tables and a Foosball table for some indoor fun.There is a tent with walls that can be used for outdoor events and a new score board for the basketball team. Some things we are working on are finding cement pic-nic tables and garbage cans to put in the outdoor space so the kids can have somewhere to sit and relax. There can be as much or as little involvement as you wish.There is a mandatory 4 meetings in the year in which over 50% of members need to attend to make any decisions. We are on the list to work the casino in Camrose in the 4th quarter this year. This is our major fundraiser and there could be more as you wish. Please consider helping your child’s experience at J.R. Robson be amazing by joining this organization!!!
For more information you can contact
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*Technique Enhancement Classes, *18+ Competitive Class *18+ Recreational Non-Competitive Classes *Stretch & Tone *Instruction on Syllabus
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The Vermilion Voice | August 29, 2016
Alberta Morning Muffins
Dawn Hames Columnist
This is a recipe I developed, some time ago. One of my farm friends told me she made these muffins for visiting relatives, and they loved them so much that they wanted the recipe to take back home with them. She also told me that her husband just loves them, so maybe you will like them as well. These muffins do not really rise much as they have no flour, but if you like muffins with a more cake like texture add one half cup of unbleached flour. They are handy to have on hand for men going out to the field swathing and combining. They are also great for back to school kids for lunches or breakfast. These muffins contain a nice assortment of healthy ingre-
dients. They are hearty and moist muffins that are filled with healthy breakfast ingredients like eggs, orange juice, yogurt, flax, apple, cinnamon, oat bran and carrots. It is a very easy recipe that admittedly has a long ingredients list; however the taste makes up for the extra time measuring out ingredients. Once I start making them, I like them so much that I end up on a kick, repeatedly baking them, wondering how I ever got away from them. This is a very high fiber recipe, which is another benefit. Enjoy a muffin or two with the additional protein of a boiled egg, cheese or cottage cheese for a well balanced and super quick macro nutrient breakfast. These muffins can be made with no flour, so they would be a good choice for people watching their high glycemic carbohydrate intake such as those with insulin resistance or people who are trying to lose weight and improve
their health. It is also a great recipe for those people that are gluten free. When you cook at home, you have the benefit of choosing all the ingredients that go into your food and your body and knowing that your food is not full of chemicals. Alberta Morning Muffins 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large mashed banana Grated rind (peel) of one orange Juice of same orange Finely chopped pulp of same orange 1/2 cup grated carrot (2 medium) 1 grated apple 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut 1 cup ground flax seed 1/2 cup oat bran
1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup natural unsweetened yogurt or buttermilk 1 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoons baking powder Cream the butter and the brown sugar together, beat in the eggs and then the olive oil. Add the remaining ingredients, lastly stirring in the yogurt with the baking soda and baking powder. Spoon into 12 paper lined muffin tins. Bake @ 350 degree for 30 minutes. Cool completely for the best flavor and texture. Since there is little sugar and no flour in this recipe it is a new style of muffin, focused on flavour and health benefits. Please note that these muffins are not light and fluffy like commercially made muffins. They are heavier and moist. If you prefer a lighter muffin you can add 1/2 cup flour at the end to aid in the development of a lighter structure.
Preparing Your Children For School
S u b m i t t e d b y J o d i c hang es eac h d ay over a week is Simmonds easier on everyone that a huge adjustVIBE Coach ment in just one day. Summer brings so Set aside some time to plan (or m a n y o f t h e t h i n g s negotiate depending on the age of your that children (and their child) what your new fall routine will be. parents) love like late nights, freedom What time will they need to get up and for adventure, road trips, BBQ’s and get to bed? Do some of your children summer treats, long days, and a much need more sleep or time to get ready deserved break from the routine and than others? Decide who will be making concentrated effort that a school year lunches and when and if responsibility involves. These are all reasons why for household chores may be changing. summer is so much fun, a wonderful Discuss with your child what extracurbreak, and a chance to connect with ricular activities they will be involved in family and friends. It is also why tran- and even better, consider a conversasitioning back into a school routine tion about why they are choosing the in September can be so difficult. So activities they are. Sometimes we are what can parents do to ease the tran- all guilty of just following up this year sition? with what we did last year because we Ver y of ten we make the mistake didn’t take the time to consider how of waiting until a night or two before our interests or circumstances may school starts to get children back into have changed. Maybe your child is a regular sleep schedule and then are now ready for an activity that allows for surprised when they are so exhausted creative expression (music, dance, art) due to lack of sleep or because of the or perhaps they need to allow for more shift in their sleep schedule. Consider unstructured time this year because setting aside a full week at the end of an increased workload at school. of the summer to slowly get back to Weigh all the changes in your child’s school bed times and, just as impor- life and also in your family’s life when tant, earlier mornings. Making smaller making these decisions.
4H Achievement Day
June started off with a meeting and Achievement Day preparation on the 10th. The 19th was a Sheep Shearing Workshop at the Ag Society Sheep Barns. July was a very busy month. Set up for Achievement day and fair was the 23rd. Sheep 4H Achievement day was on the 26th. Everyone worked hard and did a great job. Thank you to Webb’s Machinery for hosting the BBQ. The windup party followed the next day to finish off for a couple months break.
Consider teaching your child about the importance of setting goals and set some individual and family goals for the year. These goals might include setting aside family time, eating meals together, getting enough physical exercise, or maybe allowing time for reading or creative activities. You or your children may want to set goals involving their school performance but consider focusing on behaviors rather than results (setting aside a certain amount of study time or participating in class more, rather than just goals of obtaining better marks). You’ll find that if the behavior goals are reached, grades will increase and wonderful skills will be established for your child to use in multiple areas of their lives. Finally, now might be a good time to practice some of the relaxation strategies that students have been learning in VIBE programming. If they haven’t been using them over the summer, they might want to refresh before the demands of the school year set it. Not sure what these strategies are? Ask your children, they’ll likely be able to tell you. Starting with some calm breathing exercises is always a great
idea. Breathing in through the nose for the count of 4 (3 for younger children), holding for 4 counts, and out through the mouth for the count of 4 is a simple way to calm ourselves. Repeat the calm breaths a minimum of four times but ideally for a minute or so. Just having this skill practiced and ready to use can be incredibly helpful for a child during the first few stressful days of the new school year. The Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative (MHCB) is an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach providing promotion, prevention and early inter vention addiction, health and mental health ser vices to children, families and communities. The VIBE Program is one of the 37 projects involved in this initiative led by Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health in par tnership with Alber ta Ed u c at i o n a n d f u n d e d by A l b e r t a Health and Wellness. For more information on the importance of preparing your children for school and other wellness related topics please contact your VIBE Coach, or the Program Coordinator Pat Calyniuk at 780-853-3718 or pat.calyniuk@btps.ca.
4H Achievement Day Results 2016
Ewe Lamb: Grand Champion Ewe Lamb: Michaela Westergaard Reserve Champion Ewe Lamb: Travis Dow
Yearling Ewe: Grand Champion Yearling Ewe: Travis Dow Reserve Champion Yearling Ewe: Michaela Westergaard
Mature Ewe: Grand Champion Mature Ewe: Travis Dow Reserve Champion Mature Ewe: Kaylie Krys
Flock: Grand Champion Flock: Kaylie Krys Reserve Champion Flock: Michaela Westergaard
Homegrown Market Lamb:
Goat Grooming:
Cleaver 1st Cleaver 2nd Cleaver 3rd
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Kaylie Krys Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Ashley Corbiere
Jack Lawrence Riley Krips Avery Corbiere
Grand Champion Homegrown Market Lamb:
Market Goat:
Maranda Westergaard Reserve Champion Homegrown Market Lamb: Kaelam Westergaard
Grand Champion Market Goat: Ashley Corbiere Reserve Champion Market Goat: Courtney Corbiere
Showmanship:
Best Average Dailey Gain (Lamb): Clay Corbiere Cleaver: Katie Sargeant/Avery Corbiere
Grand Champion Showmanship: Michaela Westergaard Grooming: Grand Champion Grooming: Kaylie Krys Reserve Champion Grooming: Tara Martin
Best Average Dailey Gain (Goat): Clay Corbiere
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LOCAL NEWS
August 29, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
Marie Conboy
Ed Storch Wins Five Gold Medals In Ontario
Reporter
The fit and fast 72-year-old, Ed Storch, from Mannville, took home not one - but five gold medals recently after competing at this year’s Canadian 55+ Games in Brampton, Ontario. The Canada 55+ Games is a nationwide program that aims to sponsor wellness that is; spiritual, mental and physical well being among Canadians 55 years of age and older. “Getting old is not for sissies, get up there and work!” laughed Storch, as he celebrated his win sipping on a cold beer while fishing on the Great Lakes in Ontario last week. Ed won his gold medals running in the
50 meter, the 100 meter, the 200 meter, the 400 meter and the 400 relay. Storch said that he trains all year round and applies serious training in the last three months leading up to competitions. “I train running on the air-strip and in the yard at my farm in Mannville. When I run, I run my own race, I don’t look back to see who is there. I just go as hard as I can and go for as far as I can go,” explained Storch. Storch won all the qualifying races last year in order to secure him a place in the National 55+ Games. It was Storch’s fourth time to compete in the National 55+ Games this year, and he has taken home medals every year he has participated.
Ed Storch, pictured in front of the Alberta flag, with his five gold medals in hand. Photos submitted
Thank you The family of the late Maryann Arnold wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for their kindness and support for our loved one. To all who sent expressions of sympathy through visits, cards, flowers, memorial donations and to those who provided food at the hospital and home. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Howard, Debbie Arnold & Family Allan, Donna Arnold & Family
He says that never giving up and always doing the best you can is the secret to success. “Winning is nice, but if you do the best you can, winning is a bonus,” advises Storch. Storch says that the competitive sporting streak runs in the family, with his mother, his son Jim, and grandson John all competing annually in races. Storch’s mother took a silver medal in Edmonton at the astonishing age of 101 years, throwing the javelin. “My mother was the one who got me involved in the 55+ Games at the age of 58. This year is the first 55+ games that she has not competed in with me. “I would to thank Lorraine Kochan from
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Country Touch Massage, she has kept me tuned up. I don’t think I could have achieved the gold medals without her,” added Storch. The Canada 55+ Games provincial programs are staged annually in different provinces and territories. These events bring together amateur competitors who participate for the sheer joy of competition, for the opportunity to visit other parts of Canada and for the camaraderie and social interaction that are integral and essential part of the Games. 1700 competitors at the Canadian 55+ Games in Brampton represented over 10,000 Canadian seniors, who actively participate in local events leading up to the national games this year.
Ed Storch took five gold medals home to Mannville after running in the five events; the 50 meter, the 100 meter, the 200 meter, the 400 meter and the 400 relay, at the Canadian 55+ Games in Brampton, Ontario last week.
MANNVILLE VERMILION HIGHLAND DANCE
Classes for ages 3 and up New this year an adult class Classes held on Wednesday evenings at J.R. Robson Lessons begin September 14 Two club events held during season Fees for the season: Half hour lessons - $175 45 minute lessons - $225 One hour lessons - $275
No Fundraising
For more information please contact Nicole Polishuk at 780-763-3606 or Jamie McIldoon at 780-581-0910
Thank You
Dr. MacLean, the Nursing Staff, Housekeeping Staff plus all Support Staff of the Vermilion Health Centre. On behalf of the family of Mrs. Maryann Arnold, we would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you. From August 5th - 14th, we spent 10 days with Mom/Gramma in the palliative care unit at the Vermilion Health Centre. In this time of immense sorrow, we witnessed the greatest compassion for human beings. She was given the best care we could have possibly asked for and she was treated with the utmost respect, dignity and compassion. Thank you to everyone at the Vermilion Health Centre for your care to Mom/Gramma and support to our family. We are so thankful to know we have such an amazing facility in our community with true angels working there. Howard, Debbie & Family Allan, Donna & Family
GREEN ENERGY DOORS OPEN
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 Centre for Sustainable Innovation 11 a.m – 4 p.m. Barbecue from 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m. Explore innovations in green energy and tour the Centre for Sustainable Innovation site. Guest speakers 1 p.m. Klaas Rodenburg Green Buildings and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program 1:30 p.m. Mike Hittinger Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Growing Forward On-farm Solar PV Program 2 p.m. Rob Baron Lakeland College Do Solar Photovoltaics Pay? 3 p.m. Lakeland College Renewable Energy and Conservation Program Information Session
FOR MORE INFORMATION lakelandcollege.ca or phone 780.853.8549
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Checking equipment, per forming regular maintenance work, planning which fields are harvested first and making ready the equipment to do the job – all of this preparator y work is part of the harvest process. Above all, in har vest preparations, farmers need to plan for an injur yfree season. “On many farms, har vest season presents hazards that are uniquely har vest-related,” says Ni c ole Hornett, farm safety coordinator with Alber ta Agriculture and F o r e s t r y. “ D u r i n g h a r v e s t , w o r ker s are using equipment that they may not have use d for at least 10 months. It is impor tant for all workers to review the operator’s manual and re -familiarize themselves with the equipment prior to getting b ac k o n s ea s o n a l m ac h i n e s. N ew machiner y operators should be oriented, trained and super vised until they are competent to do the t a s ks. M ac hin e s s h o ul d b e u p -to date on all scheduled maintenance, a n d far m e r s n e e d to b e p r e p ar e d t o p e r fo r m r e q u i r e d m a i n t e n a n c e as needed throughout the har vest.” Equipment being transpor ted on public roadways can create a potent ial ha z ar d for b ot h m otor i st s an d equipment operators. When transp o r t i n g far m e q u i p m e nt o n p u b l i c road s, far m er s mu st ad here to all traffic laws. Workers should ensure c l e ar s i g ht w h e n tur n i n g o nto t h e road and be aware of oncoming traf fic. Maintain safe travel speeds for the equipment, and pre-plan
the route to avoid unsafe condi t i o n s s u c h a s l o w h a n g i n g p o we r l i n e s o r n a r r o w r o a d w a y s . Ta k e time to return machinery and implements to the roadway position. This p o s i t i o n m a ke s t h e e q u i p m e n t a s narrow as possible. Ensure that all has adequate signal and clearance lights. Check that all reflectors are in place and ensure clear visibility of the slow-moving vehicle sign. “Fields and terrain may have changed o v e r t h e s u m m e r,” s ay s H o r n e t t . “Spring thawing and summer storms sometimes expose rocks or create d i t c h e s , r u t s o r h o l e s f r o m wat e r run- of f. It ’s a good idea to inspect fields for any changes before taking e q u i p m e nt o u t . B e s ur e to r e p a ir, remove or clearly mark hazards to prevent machiner y rollovers and damage to equipment. This is particu l a r l y i m p o r t a n t f o r w o r ke r s w h o may be unfamiliar with the fields.” The high demands of harvest create stress and fatigue in workers. People are easily distracted, especially when there are many workers operating different pieces of equipment such as combines, grain trucks and augers. Farmers need to recognize fatigue, drowsiness or illness an d ad just their s c he d ule ac c or d ingly. As the days star t to shor ten, farmers often find themselves working in situations with little light. “ With planning and possibly some a d j u s t m e n t s , h ar ve s t s e a s o n c a n b e i n j ur y a n d i n c i d e nt fr e e,” s ays Hornet t. “ While the financial gains of a successful har vest can be c al c ulate d, t im e s p ent with family and friends is priceless.”
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August 29, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
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Lakeland College Reveals New Visual Identity
Student leadership is at the heart of Lakeland College’s newly enhanced brand strategy. O n Thur sd ay, Aug 25, L akeland unveiled a new visual identity marking the se c ond phase of a brand ing process that started in 2014 with the development of a brand strategy. Elements of the new identity include a logo, tagline, typography, and official colours that reflect the Lakeland experience. “As we start our new academic year, we’re excited to unveil this new look to our students, staff, alumni, and friends o f t h e c o l l e g e,” s ay s A l i c e Wa i n wright-Stewart, president of Lakeland College. “ The strong L icon of the logo represents the leadership of our students and references local architecture, the strength of the Prairies, the region’s landscape, and academic achievement.” Designed by Berlin Communications of Edmonton, Alta., the visual identity was developed through extensive consultation, focus groups and surveys. More than 100 current and prospective students as well as staff members provided input throughout the process. Together, they offered guidance to ensure Lakeland’s new visual identity complements the five core attributes of the college’s brand strategy: - Student-managed learning experiences; - A place to be heard; - Connected and relevant; - Future focused; and Academic credibility Among the many students involved in the process of developing the visual identity was Tony Gray, a recent graduate of
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Lakeland’s marketing major. The former president of the Lloydminster campus Students’ Association and a member of Lakeland’s winning Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition team helped to unveil Lakeland’s new visual identity. “ I ’ ve b e e n f o r t u n a t e t o b e involved with this brand redesign from the beginning as a student, and as a summer employee of Lakeland College. There have been a lot of conversations regarding this with lots of feedback, and as a community students, prospective students, staff and everyone else involved - we decided this is Lakeland. In doing so, together we’ve built on over 100 years of excellence, “ says Gray, who introduced Lakeland ’s new tagline : Leading. Learning. Since 1913. The gold element in the middle President of Lakeland College Alice Wainwright-Stewart proudly introduces the re-brand. of the logo is a reference to the sash worn by grads at convocation. It’s also similar to a kernel of grain, an acknowledgement of our Prairie roots. It ’s placed in the middle of the “ L” as it connects the college’s two campuses together. The green and gold colours - which have served Lakeland almost since the beginning - remain. However, the shades are richer than previous version. The logos for Lakeland’s Emergency Training Centre and the Rustlers were also refreshed to reflect the design of the new logo. The third phase of Lakeland’s branding process is the launch of a new website. The new site is expected to go live in the coming months. Photos supplied
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL HAVE A SAFE SCHOOL YEAR!
Canada Safety Council
Back To School – The Buses Are Back!
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With a new school year quickly approaching, the Canada Safety Council would like to remind drivers to be extra cautious as school buses return to the roads. Despite it being an annual occurrence, the return of school buses often brings about episodes of impatience, confusion regarding some of the rules of the road and a spike in fatalities and injuries among young pedestrians from September to November.
With this context in mind, here are a few tips to ensure that everyone, from you to the littlest bus rider to the driver getting them to school, is staying safe on the roads: * Leave yourself a bit of extra time to get wherever you’re going. Being in a rush is no excuse for disobeying the rules of the road and endangering the lives of others. * When a bus has its arm extended and flashing lights, stop. It’s the law. Do not proceed until the lights are turned off, as there may still be children coming or attempting to cross the street. In most
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cases, traffic in both directions must stop unless separated by a median. * Slow down in school zones. Be vigilant and careful in residential areas where children are present as well. Moving slowly and predictably can help children feel more at ease and make them less likely to try and rush. * Avoid doing manoeuvres like threepoint turns and U-turns in school zones. Children are often unfamiliar or simply not expecting these, which can cause them to be in the wrong place at the wrong time as a result. * Always obey crossing guards and signage, especially as it relates to pedestrians and school zones. * Give cyclists a wide berth. Many jurisdictions require a minimum distance of one metre. Additionally, shoulder check before opening your door to ensure you don’t acci-
dentally open it in a cyclist’s path. * If you’re able, choose public transportation or an active form of transportation. If you’re in a position to leave the car at home, the roads are made that much more safer for its more vulnerable users. * Additionally, for parents driving their children to school, be sure to never let your child out of the car when they’ll be getting off into traffic. Make sure they’re stepping out onto a sidewalk or away from the flow of traffic. Also, consider driving a block or so away from the school and walking with your child, in order to reduce congestion around the school area. This will also make the bus drivers’ jobs a bit easier. The Canada Safety Council wishes you a happy fall and an eventless return to school. Let’s all do our part to keep the roads safe for everyone.
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As another summer comes to an end, students will be making the transition back to the school year ahead of them. As a result, vehicle and foot traffic near schools will increase dramatically along with 30 km/ hr school zones coming back into effect. Vermilion RCMP would like to remind everyone to slow down and be vigilant while
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Back To School Driving Safety
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Holidays are over, yellow school buses are back on the road, and the kid s are walking, cyc ling or being dropped off at school. With summer in the rear view mirror, it ’s time for Vermilion and area drivers to gear up for back to school safety. To help with the transition, Ford of Canada checked in with the RCMP and Public Safety Canada to provide the following safety tips and reminders to help everyone stay safe on the road this school year. S h a ri n g t h e R o a d w i t h Yo u n g Pedestrians. Slow down! Children crossing the road on their way to and from school can easily get distracted and step into harm’s way. Children are of ten out throughout the day at recess, lunch, a n d fo r o u td o o r a c t i v i t i e s , s o i t ’s important to drive slowly throughout the entire day. That text can wait! Drivers need to
be vigilant and alert behind the wheel. Your fast reflexes could prevent an accident. Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn – you could force pedestrians to go around you; putting them in the path of moving traffic. Take extra care to look out for children near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas Sharing the Road with School Buses. Alternating flashing yellow or amber
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lights means a bus is slowing down to stop – you should do the same. A school bus with red lights flashing is stopped. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing will net you a hefty fine and six demerit points. If you are following behind a bus, stay back further than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop if the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. The area 3 meters around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus. Must Knows for Kids. Before crossing the road: POINT across the road to show drivers you want to cross; PAUSE until the cars stop and you make eye contact with the drivers; PROCEED with your arm extended after all cars in all the lanes have stopped. D i s t r a c te d p e d e s t r i a n s a r e a higher risk so do not use electronics while walking. Ride legally - No helmet! No bike! Children under the age of 18 must always wear a helmet when riding a bike. The Do’s & Don’ts of Dropping Off. Most schools have very specific drop-off procedures and it’s your job to make sure you know them. Wherever you live, these rules apply in all school zones:
Don’t double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles. D on’t lo ad or unlo ad childr e n across the street from the school. Don’t idle vehicles for air quality concerns. Do try to carpool to reduce traffic. “These are important reminders,” said Mike Webb, Dealer Principal of Webb’s Ford. “We are looking forward to a successful and safe school year ahead.” S o u r c e s: R C M P, P u b l i c S a f e t y .Canada.
Welcome Back To School!! Mannville School New Registration will be held Aug 30TH & 31ST Sept 1ST 9:00 am to Noon Birth Certificate/ Report Card Required
School Starts Tuesday, Sept 6TH, 2016
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St. Jerome’s Map is subject to construction . Drop off zones and bus routes may change during the course of the year. We appreciate your cooperation. BUS ROUTE
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The Vermilion Voice | August 29, 2016
September Line Up At The Root Marie Conboy Reporter
The Root Community Emporium in Lloydminster is set to entertain with an exciting line up of musical talent this September. Coming soon, Punch Drunk Cabaret is set to play at the Root on September 3. Punch Drunk Cabaret has had a strong relationship with the province of Saskatchewan, having completed all three of their albums in Saskatoon, Lloydminster and the Border City. Punch Drunk Cabaret describe themselves as a roots-rockabilly band with a love for brown bottles of beer, dead magicians and shooting videos in the middle of winter. Musical act, the Law and Prophets are set to headline on September 9, followed by Megan Nash on September 10. Megan is a unique artist who portrays spirituality, losses and truth in her songs, which is reflected in every performance. She is an open songwriter, combining honesty The Law and Prophets and a powerful voice to create an unbeatable Musical act, the Law and Prophets headline at The Root on September performance. 9. Photos supplied Nash has a reputation for giving the ‘shivers down your spine’ kind of performances and was a 2016 Western Canadian Music Award Nominee for Songwriter of the Year. Based out of rural Saskatchewan, where she recorded her most recent album “Song Harvest: Volume One” in a 100 year old church. “You feel connected, it’s as though you are living the stories in the music along with her,” according to Music Regina Live. Nash has toured Canada, opening for the likes of Serena Ryder, Amelia Curran, The Heartbroken, and Del Barber. She has also performed at the Regina Folk Festival, Ness Creek Festival, Bengough’s Gateway Festival and Moose Jaw’s Festival of Words. She has been a two time nominee for the Prairie Dog’s Best Solo Act and was named Moose Jaw’s Best Celebrity in 2014 and Best Local Artist in 2015 by the Moose Jaw Times Herald readers. Punch Drunk Cabaret Nash’s country background adds to her current Coming soon, Punch Drunk Cabaret is set to play at the Root this pop and alternative influences. She says she is September 3. influenced by the sounds of Neko Case and Stevie
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Barb Teeter has seized the opportunity of every situation to promote learning and creating a healthy lifestyle with her work as a Master Gardener. A farm wife with combines kept in the shop following the drought of 2001, Teeter seized the opportunity to develop her education enrolling in a Master Gardening course through the University of Alberta at the Devonian Botanical Garden. “The course was very intense and influential; far more in depth than I thought it would be. Having to learn technology as well as horticulture, it took me six months to complete my practicum. Having gained the knowledge and my own experience, I have been able to go on influencing others with their gardening,” said Teeter. Teeter believes that Canadian prairie people are hearty and excited when spring comes; appreciating the ability to be industrious in their short growing season. She went on to say that Alberta has a lot to offer in the future. With the farm land always going to be here, she hopes that whoever tends it in upcoming years will seek out knowledge to give it that extra special care. She doesn’t want the information to be lost, and encourages people to pass their knowledge on to others. Whether on a balcony or large farm, Teeter believes that everyone from children to seniors are capable of gardening. “Gardening is academic, artistic, athletic, and therapeutic. It does everything for me. I believe it’s part of being proud of who we are and where we live,” said Teeter. Teeter’s first love is nature, followed by vegetable gardening and advocates the, “We are what we eat,” philosophy. Her third passion is landscaping and flowers, while her fourth main agenda is community work. Teeter spent many years in the community passing on her gardening expertise to anyone who needed assistance.
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She has been called upon to identify and balance soil types, share knowledge on varying plant species, trimming, insects, and funguses. She noted that were lots of aphids this year and that her garden saw more slugs and ants. “Gardens are always changing, in large part to the weather. With problems, I just remind myself that it will be something else next year. It is okay to cut back on the work load as one nears retirement or other transitions. Gardens are meant to be enjoyed. I placed a clock in mine as a reminder, and have gone on to host book clubs, campfires, croquet games, and weddings in my garden,” said Teeter. “A plant that can do more than one thing in the garden is always good,” said Teeter of her Burning Bush (euonymus turkistanica), that blooms and berries as she was shaping it to serve a new purpose. She suggested that people landscaping make sure that the curves of their garden fit their lawnmower, and to keep shapes and colours in mind when planning for all season eye appeal. Teeter went on to say that tending your beds in the fall prevents outbreaks of disease and insects in the spring and that if there are concerns to contact your local District Agriculturalist. With her own garden, Teeter admits that there are many people behind the making of a garden. Her in-laws have influenced her and her husband has hauled soil and rocks to prepare new beds. Over the years, she has developed a bountiful perennial bed, a Japanese bed complete with a pond-less creek, a jewel box garden bed, a woodland garden, a cottage garden, and a vegetable garden, all within her own farmyard. She has many species of frogs, butterflies, and birds that are eager to live in her garden, and suggests that a person can never have enough birdhouses and things. “I felt I had reached the pinnacle of creating a good biological habitat this year when I
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mother - in – law, Doris Teeter. Teeter believes that our time here is precious, and went on to say, “What better way to spend it than outside on the prairies?” She installed an underground watering system that pumps warm water as it takes her four and half hours to water the whole property. She also had power installed in her garden to keep the creek pump running along with her more recent Bluetooth addition. While she is working, or for the people she is entertaining, her garden can provide stimulants to all senses, which provides for a well rounded, relaxing experience. It is not just the rolling grasses imagined on the prairies. Totally enclosed in all heights of foliage, Teeter’s yard is filled with vibrant colours, and abundant plant and animal life for one’s enjoyment. Her children have also gone on to garden and are looking into creating organic food options for her anticipated first grandchild. “That for me is the full circle outcome,” said Teeter who often freezes and cans much of her vegetable garden produce.
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FO C U S (F i n d i n g O p p o r t u n i t i e s through Community Understanding and Support) the Vermilion Association For Persons With Disabilities, hosted a Silly Day event at the Baseball Diamond in the Vermilion Provincial Park on August 26. Activities included a BBQ, twister, obstacle courses, water fights, tug of war, karaoke, frisbee, photo booth and slip and slide. Members and their families attended the day out and enjoyed fun and games in the sun. “It’s really a fun day out. We have individuals join us today from Wainwright, it’s a first in many years that they have joined us so it’s great,” said Community Disability Support Practitioner, Lindsay Parsons.
From left; Community Disability Support Practitioner, Brandy Robertson and John Coutts enjoy friendly banter and throw a cream pie in good spirits at the FOCUS annual Silly Day activities.
Pie In The Face Pictured Joe Shartrand and Community Disability Support Practitioner, Lindsay Parsons have fun throwing pies in the Vermilion Provincial Park on August 26. Photos Marie Conboy
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9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Potluck Supper, 5:30pm, Seniors’ Centre 22 Walking Through Grief Meeting, Parkview Alliance Church, 10am Eating Cleaner & Healthier, CLASS, 6:30-8pm, Lakeland College
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7 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion Dance Association Registration & AGM, 6pm,Regional Centre 8 Cribbage Doubles, 9:30am, Seniors’ Centre Walking Through Grief Meeting, Sammy’s Restaurant, 7pm
9 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Seniors’ Centre 10 Curbside Re-Use Event, leave unwanted items at the curb for others to pick up. Men’s Cash Scramble, 10am, Vermilion Golf & Country Club Fall Organization & Awareness Day, 10am-2pm, Lakeland Mall 11 Walk of Hope, 10am-2pm, Provincial Park, 780-853-2841
12 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot & Birthday Club 10:30am, Bridge 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, 6pm, Armouries 13 Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market, Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm Let’s Play! 9:30-11:30am, Kiddie Oasis, Regional Center Happy Harmonizers
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26 Floor Curling 9:30am, Coffee Pot 10:30am, Bridge 1pm, Seniors’ Centre Vermilion River Archers, 6pm, Armouries 27 Vermilion Downtown Farmer’s Market , Elks Hall, 10am – 1pm Let’s Play! 9:30-11:30am, Kiddie Oasis, Regional Center Happy Harmonizers, 2pm, Seniors’ Centre
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October 1 Art in the Park, The Good Life Institute, 11am-4pm, Heritage Park Vermilion Heritage Museum Celebrates Alberta Culture Days, Blacksmithing Demonstration, Learn to Rope, Geocaching BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FULL-TIME LABOUR OPERATOR The Town of Vermilion is looking to fill one (1) Labour Operator position with the Transportation & Utilities Department. The Labour Operator will report to the Transportation & Utilities Foreman and work within a team environment. This full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) is responsible for labour duties related to the Transportation & Utilities Department. Your skills and abilities include: * A Grade 12 Diploma, or equivalent * Must possess Alberta Class 3 Driver’s License, with Air Brake Endorsement and provide an abstract upon request. * Operation of heavy equipment including loader, tandem truck, backhoe, etc. * Be physically fit and able to do heavy work and lifting (medical will be required from successful applicant) * Willing to work in all types of weather and under all conditions * Competent oral and written communications with good interpersonal skills * A defensive driving course would be an asset * Ability to work within a team environment * Basic mechanical skills, and complete daily maintenance of equipment and vehicles. The Town of Vermilion offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is $51,430 - $65,075 depending upon qualifications and experience. A successful candidate is subject to Town of Vermilion Employment Compensation and Benefits Policy and will require both an RCMP security clearance and medical. Smoking restrictions are in effect. The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement will be utilized for this Career Opportunity only and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please submit your resume with references prior by 4:00 pm on September 2, 2016 to: Derek Young Director of Transportation & Utilities Town of Vermilion 5021 - 49th Avenue Vermilion, AB T9X 1X1 Phone: 780-581-2421 Fax: 780-853-4910 Email: dyoung@vermilion.ca The Town of Vermilion wishes to thank all applicants. Only those getting interviews will be contacted.
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Free Legal Clinics In Lloydminster
Angela Mouly Reporter
On September 9, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) and Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic (CACLC) will be hosting a free legal clinic at the Lloydminster Provincial Building. This will be the first of four clinics held throughout the year to provide Lloydminster area residents an opportunity to meet with a local volunteer lawyer and gain up to 45 minutes of free legal advice. The clinics provide a way for lawyers to give back to the community by increasing access to justice
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for individuals that attend. Last year, two clinics were held that were greatly successful at spreading legal information and referring people in the area. “’If only they were more frequent’ was the feedback we received after last year,” said organizer, Ryan Armstrong. This year they have chosen to add two appointment dates, and made each appointment 15 minutes longer in hopes to improve the flow and ease of the clinics. “You can feel pressured to give someone correct advice in a half hour appointment when they have 20 minutes of case history and three ongoing litigations,” said Armstrong who was also one of last year’s legal volunteers. Armstrong went on to say that with the lull in the economy, he has absolutely seen clients avoid dealing with legal matters because of their inability to afford them. He suggests for people who aren’t able to attend the clinics to contact the PBLS, PBLA or CACLA as their websites have a wealth of knowledge for people seeking options to fit their need. To book an appointment, you must call 1-877-314-9129 by September 2, as there will be no walk-in appointments available. Clients must meet financial eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the pro bono legal services. Attendees will receive legal information, legal advice, and referrals to legal representation through Legal Aid and other resources. The remaining three clinics will take place at the Lloydminster Provincial Building from 9 a. m. - 12 p.m. on February 10, May 26, and September 22, 2017.
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DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 The Province of Alberta and local municipalities have jointly funded preventive social services for Albertans through the FCSS program since 1966. Funded agencies design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families, and communities. Now accepting applications for 2017 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding at the following municipal offices: County of Vermilion River, Villages of Dewberry, Kitscoty, Marwayne, Paradise Valley, and the Town of Vermilion. Application forms are available at the above offices and can also be downloaded from either website www.vermilion-river.com or www.vermilion.ca Please note that if you wish to apply for funding from more than one municipality, separate applications must be submitted to each office. Inquiries may be directed to the FCSS Coordinator at the municipal office you are applying to for funding.
HOROSCOPE/SUDOKU AND SOLUTIONS
FULL-TIME, YEAR ROUND ARENA AND PARK CARETAKER IN PARADISE VALLEY Facilities caretaker duties include: * responsible for maintenance of all of our facilities and buildings * ice surfaces - skating & curling (winter), park and golf course (summer) * during the winter, the position involves evenings and weekends
Successful applicant must be able to work alone, be self-motivated and willing to take necessary training as directed by the Board of Directors. * submit a Criminal Record check * preference given to applicants with Arena Operator Level 1 and Curling Maintenance and Arena Maintenance certificates For a complete job description contact Connie at paradisevalleyag.society@yahoo.ca Please send resume with expected salary by September 15, 2016 to PV Ag Society, Box 65, Paradise Valley, AB T0B 3R0. Attention Hiring Committee or to paradisevalleyag.society@yahoo.ca
The Paradise Valley and Districts Ag Society is currently accepting applications Cancer for a full-time, year round caretaker of our facilities. Successful applicant will be This back-to-school This back-to-school for maintenance of our facilities, this includes the buildings and ice You are the one sign that Even though your focus on responsible syndrome makes you want will be slow to embrace the home and real estate has syndrome brings duties, to turn over a new leaf. errands, conversations back-to-school change that been strong lately, believe it surfaces of skating rink and curling rink in the winter and the park and golf "Time for a change!" with others and short Virgo brings. You're going or not, it will be even course inwill the Indeed, this month is the in kicking and screaming. stronger in the next four trips. Yes - you be summer. During the winter, employment involves evenings and last month of a year-long That's because you still busy in the comingSuccessful applicant must be able to work alone, be self-motivated weeks. (Whaaat?) Mercury is weekends. opportunity to improve your ruler and this particular month; however, you will want to socialize, go on your job or get a better job vacation, enjoy sports enjoy talking to others. In retrograde journey will help and willing to take necessary training as directed by the Board of Directors. or figure out how to get fact, you will particularly you finish old projects, events and delight in Successful applicant will also be required to submit a Criminal Record check. your evil boss transferred to playful activities with kids. especially anything to do enjoy a newfound Timbuktu. appreciation of friends with home improvements. Preference will be given to applicants with Arena Operator Level 1, Curling and relatives. Maintenance and Arena Maintenance certificates. For a complete list of job Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio How appropriate that you Well, it's all about you, dear Your style of communicating description Get ready for a popular please contact Connie at paradisevalleyag.society@yahoo.ca
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Virgo. This week the Sun moves into your sign to stay for the next four weeks joining retrograde Mercury, fair Venus and lucky Jupiter. Make the most of this good fortune because it doesn't always come your way. When good fortune surrounds you, you do have to get out of bed.
to others is aggressive right now because of the placement of fiery Mars in your chart for the next month. This means you are direct and forthright. You will say what you mean and mean what you say. This is empowering to those of you who write, edit, act, teach, sell and market.
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Look out world! Fiery Mars is in your sign until the end of September boosting your energy and keeping lots of activity in your life. This is your chance to show the world what you can do. You will be much more of a fighter for your rights
You need to blow town and get a change of scenery. This back-to-school syndrome makes you restless. You want one more kick at the can to do something exciting and adventurous. "I'm not done yet!" Therefore, grab travel opportunities and chances for further schooling or training.
This back-to-school syndrome suits you perfectly because you want to clean up loose details in your life, especially unfinished business regarding taxes, debt, inheritances and shared property. Maybe it's time to write a will?
2 6 9 5 1 7 5 6 1 5 7 Please send resume with expected salary by September 15, 2016 to PV Ag 7 9AB T0B 3R0. Attention Hiring 5 Committee 1 or to Society, Box 65, Paradise Valley, paradisevalleyag.society@yahoo.ca 8 7 9 Pisces 3 2 8 7 8 3 6 5 3 2 month! Four planets will energize your ability to schmooze, make new friends, enjoy existing friends and run into old friends you haven't heard from in ages. You will also benefit through clubs and groups.
For the next four weeks, you will be more tired than usual. You will need more sleep! Nevertheless, during this time, you will focus on partnerships and friendships more than usual as well. In fact, you have a chance to learn more about yourself through your one-to-one encounters with others.
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now enter a four-week window of time where you are advised to review your spending habits and earnings. Time to take stock after an extravagant, fun-loving summer! Lucky Jupiter has favoured you in terms of money, especially earning money.
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August 29, 2016 | The Vermilion Voice
The 2016 CPCA Races Round Up
Marie Conboy Reporter
As the 24th annual Westridge 2016 CPCA Fi n a l s r o u n d e d u p a n ot h er successful year at Halstead Downs in Lloydminster last weekend, the 2016 champions were crowned. Dallas Dyck thundered home with the Westridge Aggregate Championship title, driving for the Little Pine Business Development outfit, winning overall by 2 seconds in Lloydminster on August 21. D a v i d B e n s m i l l e r i s t h e C P CA outrider of the year for the second year in a row. “To be able to win the 2016 CPCA outrider title two years in a row is a great accomplishment for me. I don’t think winning comes naturally to anyone, you
have to work really hard to stay at the top. I love what I do and chuckwagon racing is also one of the most fun things I’ve ever done,” said David Bensmiller. Chance Bensmiller, ending his year sitting in 5th place in the CPCA standings, with Dallas Dyck was close behind taking 8th place in the driver standings. Dyck said he was very happy with his win in Lloydminster. “I feel like the last half of this year went really well but the first half should have g o n e b et ter. Let ’s ju st h o p e Calgary notices and we the call back next year. Everybody wants to get back to the Calgary Stampede; it’s like our Stanley Cup,” said Dyck. Dyck said he plans to build with the horses he has for next year.
“ You have to keep the ones you have healthy throughout the winter and get them back for the following year. I finished in 8th place the last three years, next year I’m aiming to finish in the top four. You gotta keep striving for number one, and if you aren’t striving for number one you might as well pack your bags and quit wagon racing.” Dyck says he is back at work already and doesn’t plan on taking any holidays. “I would like to say special thanks to all my barn crew and my sponsors,” added Dyck. The Westridge Dash for Cash winner was Ray Mitsuing, driving for Sunridge RV, with outriders Dale Mitsuing and Sandy McKenzie. Ray took home the
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brand new 2016 GMC ¾ Ton Sierra HD! “Congratulations to all of the drivers and outriders on a season well done. Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, judges, and fans! ” said Tess Wack, Marketing Specialist for the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association. “The 50/50 draw was unclaimed. There is $8,835 up for grabs with the winning ticket number SUN-148189. The winning number will be posted on the Exhibition’s website, at www.lloydexh.com. The winner has 365 days to claim the prize,” added Wack. Lloydminster Aggregate top five results; 1st place: Dallas Dyck, 2nd place: Ray Mitsuing, 3rd place: Kris Molle, 4th place: Brad McMann, 5th place: Gordon McCullum.
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David Bensmiller took the 2016 CPCA outrider of the year award, it was his second year in a row to take the title. Photos Marie Conboy
This year’s Westridge GMC CPCA Aggregate Champion went to Dewberry’s Dallas Dyck, driving for the Little Pine Business Development outfit, winning by 2 seconds with an overall time of 3:56.52.
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How To Winter-Proof Your Home
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(NC) You may not want to admit it, but the days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping, and winter is officially on its way. No matter what the season means to you — whether that’s embracing the snow, avoiding the outdoors altogether, or taking off for a sunny destination — winter-proofing your home should be at the top of your list. And fall is the perfect time to do this, as it’s still warm enough to be outside for longer periods of time. Kathy Buckworth, chief family advisor for PC financial, offers advice on the key spots you should focus on. Roof: When was your roof last looked at? Before it’s covered in snow be sure to have it checked for any damaged shingles, replacing them if necessary. Also have your gutters cleared to ensure drainage will flow smoothly when the snow melts. Furnace: It’s no secret your furnace will be of paramount importance as temperatures continue to drop, so prevent a breakdown by making sure its service and maintenance is up to date. Windows: One of the main ways cold air can seep inside is through windows, espe cially if they aren’t properly sealed. Double check that all windows are tightly sealed and water isn’t collecting in t he sill s. Ensuring windows Photo supplied
with multiple sliding panels are in the closed position is important to avoid drafts, as they can freeze in the open position and impact heat insulation. Doors: Similar to windows, it’s important to ensure door frames are securely sealed without any cracks. Consider sealing or insulating mail slots or doggy doors. Floors: Check for gaps bet ween exposed floorboards, especially in any unfinished rooms in the house. If you have central heating, it’s important to ensure ducts connected to floor vents are well insulated so you’re not losing a significant amount of heat input. Everything else: When setting your home up for seasonal success, it makes sense to take a look at your current insurance policy as well. Ask yourself if you feel confident with your coverage, as winter often means extreme weather that can result in damage to your property. If you feel unsure when reviewing your insurance policy, speak to a PC Insurance broker to help determine your needs as well as the best rate available to you.
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